Case Study

You are the District Collector of a rural district with a high rate of female illiteracy and child marriage. A new government scheme has been launched to provide financial incentives to families who keep their daughters in school until age 18. However, implementation has been challenging due to deeply entrenched cultural norms.

Recently, you have received reports that some families are falsely claiming the incentives while still marrying off their daughters early. You must carefully analyze the situation, balance competing interests and take adequate steps to resolve this issue.

1. What are the stakeholders involved in this situation?
2. What actions will you take regarding effective implementation of the scheme and address other immediate social challenges?
3. What long-term strategies can be implemented to sustain the impact of the scheme and changing societal attitudes towards female education and child marriage?

Q. What is the 'ethics of care'? Contrast it with traditional ethical theories and discuss its significance in public administration. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the ethical significance of the 'Golden Mean' How can this concept be applied to achieve balance in public policy decisions? (150 words)

Q. Discuss the role of digital payments in financial inclusion and empowerment . Examine the challenges and opportunities in expanding digital financial services to rural India. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the causes of urban flooding in India. How can sustainable urban planning contribute to flood resilience? (150 words)

Q. Discuss key indicators of good governance and suggest strategies for its effective implementation at the grassroots level in India. (150 words)

Q. Analyze the root causes of child labor in India. Also, discuss the effectiveness of government programs in eradicating child labor. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the causes of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayas. What measures can be taken to mitigate the risks associated with GLOFs? (250 words)

Q. Bhakti and Sufi movements are often seen as parallel paths to spiritual realization. Compare and contrast their basic tenets and their impact on society. (150 words)

Essay Topics

1. There is a nobility in compassion, a beauty in empathy and a grace in forgiveness.

2. When the winds of change blow, some build walls while others build windmills

Case Study

You are the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a rapidly urbanizing city facing significant infrastructure challenges. An intense monsoon has overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, leading to widespread waterlogging. While coordinating relief efforts, you receive an urgent distress call about a gym in the basement of a high-rise building in a posh locality.

The heavy rainfall and inadequate water management have caused water to break through the gym's door, flooding the basement and rapidly rising. Reports indicate that several people are trapped inside. The situation is further aggravated by panic among the building's residents and a growing crowd outside. The scenario is critical, necessitating immediate action to carry out rescue operations, prevent further property damage, and ensure public safety. As the SP, you must efficiently coordinate rescue efforts, assess the evolving situation, and implement measures to mitigate the impact of the waterlogging.

1. What are the stakeholders involved in this situation?

2. What will be your immediate course of action to manage the rescue operations and ensure public safety?

3. What long-term measures can be implemented to prevent such incidents in the future?

Q. Discuss the role of emotions in moral decision-making. Are emotions a hindrance or a help to ethical reasoning? (150 words)

Q. 'The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated’.- Mahatma Gandhi
Discuss the ethical dimensions of animal welfare in the context of India's socio-cultural and economic realities. (150 words)

Q. Examine the potential of the food processing industry in India to enhance agricultural growth and create employment opportunities. Also, identify the key challenges related to this sector. (250 words)

Q. Illegal migration has emerged as a critical challenge to India's internal security. Analyze the various dimensions of this issue, including its impact on demographic patterns, socio-economic fabric, and national security. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the doctrine of separation of powers in the Indian context. Discuss the challenges to its effective implementation and suggest measures to strengthen the system. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the concept of "sharp power" in international relations. How does it differ from soft and hard power? (150 words)

Q. Examine the economic policies of the British East India Company and the subsequent British Raj. How did these policies shape India's agrarian, industrial, and commercial development? (250 words)

Q. Analyze the impact of consumerism on Indian society and culture. How has it reshaped consumption patterns, lifestyles, and social aspirations? (150 words)

Essay Topics

1. What you are afraid to do is the clear indication of what you need to do.

2. It is a mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it

Case Study

You are the head coach of a state football team preparing for the National Cup finals. Two days before the final match, you witness your star striker, who is crucial to the team's strategy and morale, using a performance-enhancing drug. This drug is undetectable by current testing methods. On confronting him, he expresses deep remorse and begs you not to report him, as it would end his career and possibly result in stripping the team of all their tournament victories.

As you grapple with this revelation, you realize the magnitude of your decision. Playing him risks the integrity of the sport and your personal ethics, but benching or reporting him could cost your nation its first-ever National Cup title. The hopes of fans rest on this match, and the economic impact of winning would be significant for your state. You must decide quickly whether to play him, bench him with a cover story, or report the violation to the authorities, knowing each choice carries profound consequences for the player, the team, and the sport itself.

1. What are the ethical dilemmas involved in this situation?

2. As the head coach, what would be your immediate course of action and why?

3. How can the current system of monitoring and preventing the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports be improved to address situations like this in the future?

Q.Discuss the relationship between law and ethics. How do they complement and conflict with each other? (150 words)

Q. “Happiness is the activity of the soul in accordance with virtue.” - Aristotle
Discuss the relationship between virtue, character, and happiness in the context of public service.(150 words)

Q. Discuss the challenges faced by India's manufacturing sector in competing globally. What strategies can be adopted to enhance its competitiveness? (250 words)

Q. Critically examine the concept of 'disaster-resilient livelihoods'. How can it be promoted in disaster-prone regions of India? (250 words)

Q. The principle of "minimum government, maximum governance" has been central to recent policy initiatives in India. In this context, assess how effectively this approach has been implemented in the country. (250 words)

Q. Examine India's role in the Global South. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in strengthening South-South cooperation. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the concept of carrying capacity in the context of population geography. (150 words)

Q. Evaluate the impact of internal migration on social structures and urban development in India's megacities. (250 words)

Essay

1. The weight of a decision is not in its making, but in the shadows it casts on the souls it touches.

2. Every dawn brings a promise, and every dusk a reflection.