Mains Practice Questions

Q. Analyze the ethical challenges involved when states employ military force in global affairs, specifically concerning humanitarian interventions. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the concept of biocentrism in environmental ethics and its implications for ecological conservation. (150 Words)

Case Studies

As the Managing Director of ABC Pharma, renowned for its commitment to ethical business practices and groundbreaking solutions, You find yourself grappling with a significant financial crisis that threatens the very existence of ABC company. Despite its long-standing reputation for integrity and innovation, ABC Pharma is on the verge of collapsing.

Amidst this dire situation, an unexpected opportunity arises. XYZ Company has approached ABC with a lucrative business proposal. The XYZ company has a history of involvement in illicit activities such as the unlawful production of narcotic drugs and engaging in black market operations,

The acceptance of XYZ's offer has the potential to inject much-needed financial stability into ABC Pharma and pave the way for expansive growth opportunities in the market. Rejecting the offer may lead to the demise of ABC Pharma.

As the Managing Director, you’re caught between saving your company and upholding ethical values.

(a) What are the ethical dilemmas being faced by you as Managing Director?

(b) Identify the options available to you as MD of ABC company in attending to this situation.

Q. Discuss the role of integrity as a cornerstone of ethical governance in public administration. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the role of persuasion in shaping public opinion and driving social change. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the significance of self-regulation as a defining characteristic of effective leaders. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the scope and significance of bioethics in the context of India. (150 Words)

Q. Analyze the significance of an individual's conscience in shaping ethical behavior and choices for administrators and public servants. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the key components of probity in governance and their significance in fostering ethical and transparent administration. (150 Words)

Q. "Discuss the significance of aptitude and foundational values in the context of civil services. How do these elements contribute to the effectiveness and ethical conduct of civil servants? (150 Words)

Q. Examine the concepts of emotional intelligence, and discuss their utilities and application in administrative practices. (150 Words)

Q. How can the lives and teachings of great leaders serve as valuable lessons in shaping and promoting essential human values? (150 Words)

Q. In what ways do ethical considerations vary between private and public relationships, and what guiding principles should individuals follow when addressing ethical challenges in each domain? (150 Words)

Q. Demolition activities often intersect with complex legal and ethical considerations. Discuss (150 words)

Q. Examine the necessity and challenges of establishing a global framework for the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). (150 words)

Q. In the context of international relations, how can diplomats leverage emotional intelligence to facilitate peaceful conflict resolution? (150 words)

Q. Explain the difference between psychological egoism and ethical egoism. How does psychological egoism pose a challenge to ethical egoism? (150 words)

Q. "The greatest good for the greatest number" is a foundational principle of quantitative utilitarianism. Discuss the ethical implications of prioritizing numerical outcomes over individual rights in the context of public policy decision-making. (150 words)

Q. Explain the term social capital. How does it enhance good governance? (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. ‘Probity is essential for an effective system of government and socio-economic development.’ Discuss. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Differentiate ‘moral intuition’ from ‘moral reasoning’ with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision-making? Discuss. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. ‘‘What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ – not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests.’’ Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer. (Answer in 1 50 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context?
‘‘Do not hate anybody, because that hatred that comes out from you must, in the long run, come back to you. If you love, that love will come back to you, completing the circle.’’ Swami Vivekananda (Answer in 1 50 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context?
‘‘To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves.’’ –Jawaharlal Nehru (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context?
‘‘The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer’’. –Mahatma Gandhi (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.’’ In Your opinion what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society? (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. In the context of work environment, differentiate between ‘coercion’ and ‘undue influence’ with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. International aid is an accepted form of helping ‘resource-challenged’ nations. Comment on ‘ethics in contemporary international aid’. Support your answer with suitable examples. (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)