GS4 Micro-themes Analysis UPSC GS4 Paper, 2024 UPSC Syllabus Micro themes UPSC PYQs Year Marks 1.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in – Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships. Applied Ethics “In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains GS4 Microthemes Analysis

GS3 Microthemes Analysis UPSC GS3 Paper, 2024 Subject UPSC Syllabus Microthemes UPSC PYQs Marks Year Economic Development 01. Indian Economy (issues re: planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development, employment); Monetary policy What are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the RBI to control… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains GS3 Microthemes Analysis

GS2 Microthemes Analysis UPSC GS2 Paper, 2024 Subject UPSC Syllabus Micro-Themes UPSC PYQs Marks Year Polity 01. Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution Fundamental Rights Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. Explain. In this… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains GS2 Microthemes Analysis

GS1 has 15 syllabus topics spanning across 6 subjects. Within the 15 syllabus topics, each topic has at least 8 to 10 Microthemes.Example: syllabus topic ‘01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture’ from ancient to modern times, which corresponds to Art and Culture subject has 8 Microthemes that see repeated questions.… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains GS1 Microthemes Analysis

Dr. Srinivasan faces a significant ethical dilemma between meeting corporate expectations and maintaining the ethical standards required in pharmaceutical research. Given the stakes involved it is essential to act in the interest of data integrity and patient safety. What Would You Do in Such a Situation? Options and Consequences in Light of Ethical Questions Involved:… Continue reading Dr. Srinivasan is a senior scientist working for a reputed biotechnology company known for its cutting-edge research in pharmaceuticals. Dr. Srinivasan is heading a research team working on a new drug aimed at treating a rapidly spreading variant of a new viral infectious disease. The disease has been rapidly spreading across the world and the cases reported in the country are increasing. There is huge pressure on Dr. Srinivasan’s team to expedite the trials for the drug as there is significant market for it, and the company wants to get the first-mover advantage in the market. During a team meeting, some senior team members suggest some shortcut for expediting the clinical trials for the drug and for getting the requisite approvals. These include manipulating data to exclude some negative outcomes and selectively reporting positive results, foregoing the process of informed consent and using compounds already patented by a rival company, rather than developing one’s own component. Dr. Srinivasan is not comfortable taking such shortcuts, at the same time he realises meeting the targets is impossible without using these means 

According to the Falkenmark Water Index, almost 76% of people in India live in water scarce conditions. Balancing the immediate needs of the public, ensuring economic stability, and addressing environmental sustainability requires a thoughtful, multi-stakeholder approach that prioritizes both equity and long-term resource management. Guiding Principle – “सर्वे जनाः सुखिनो भवन्तु” (Sarve Janāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu)… Continue reading With the summer heat being exceptionally severe this year, the district has been facing severe water shortage. The District Collector has been mobilizing his subordinate officials to conserve the remaining water reserves for preventing the district from plunging into an acute drinking water crisis. Along with an awareness campaign for conserving water, strict measures have been taken for stopping the over-exploitation of ground-water. Vigilance teams have been deployed to tour the villages and find the farmers who are drawing water from deep borewells or from the river reservoir for irrigation. The farmers are agitated by such action. A delegation of farmers meets the District Collector with their issues and complains that while they are not being allowed to irrigate their crops, big industries located near the river are drawing huge amounts of water through deep borewells for their industrial processes. The farmers allege that their administration is anti-farmer and corrupt, being bribed by the industry. The district needs to placate the farmers as they are threatening to go on a prolonged protest At the same time, the District Collector has to deal with the water crisis. The industry cannot be closed as this would result in a large number of workers being unemployed

As Warren Buffett once said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.“ In Sneha’s case, being entrusted with the responsibility of managing the procurement for a super-specialty center requires her to prioritize transparency, fairness, and ethical standards over personal considerations. Guiding Principle – “स्वार्थसंपन्नं कर्म न धर्माय कल्पते”… Continue reading Sneha is a Senior Manager working for a big reputed hospital chain in a mid-sized city. She has been made in-charge of the new super speciality center that the hospital is building with state-of-the art equipment and world class medical facilities. The building has been reconstructed and she is starting the process of procurement for various equipment and machines. As the head of the committee responsible for procurement, she has invited bids from all the interested reputed vendors dealing in medical equipment. She notices that her brother, who is a well known supplier in this domain, has also sent his expression of interest. Since the hospital is privately owned, it is not mandatory for her to select only the lower bidder. Also, she is aware that her brother’s company has been facing some financial difficulties and a big supply order will help him recover. At the same time, allocating the contract to her brother might bring charges of favouritism against her and tarnish her image. The hospital management trusts her  fully and would support any decision of hers

Rohit, who himself was leading one of the contingents, got a message through his intelligence source that about ten hard core naxalites were hiding in a particular village with sophisticated weapons. Without wasting any time, Rohit reached the target village with his team and laid out a foolproof cordon and started carrying out a systematic… Continue reading With multipronged strategy of the Central and State Governments especially in the last few years, the naxalite problem has been resolved to a large extent in the affected states of the country. However, there are a few pockets in certain states where naxalite problem still persists, mainly due to involvement of foreign countries. Rohit is posted as SP (Special Operations) for the last one year, in one of the districts which is still affected by the naxalite problem. The district administration has taken a lot of developmental works in the recent past in the naxalite affected areas to win the hearts and minds of the people over a period of time, Rohit has established an excellent intelligence network to get the real time information regarding the movement of naxalite cadre. To instill confidence in the public and have moral ascendancy over the naxalite, a number of cordons and search operations are being conducted by the police. 

 It was noted that unemployment was relatively high in the state. The problem of unemployment amongst graduates and those with higher education was much more grave. Thus they were vulnerable and soft targets.   In the review meeting taken by him with senior officers of DIG Range and above, it came to light that a new… Continue reading Raman is a senior IPS officer and has recently been posted as D.G. of a state. Among the various issues and problems/challenges which needed his immediate attention, the issue relating to recruitment of unemployed youth by an unknown terrorist group, was a matter of grave concern.