Case Study

Ranbir is the Chief executive officer of a company. The Company has been growing and has recruited quite a few specialists recently. The functional heads in the company have to meet their staff in an open meeting every two months. Ranbir detested these meetings. It was open to everyone in the office. The staff came up with a long list of trivial and tiresome complaints and grievances. They repeated the same things and spoke at length. Even when the staff knew of the constraints, they went on with their complaints. They wanted more space for lounge, for bathrooms and crèche. Ranbir pointed to lack of space, and yet the staff continued to complain. Ranbir cultivated a habit of sitting through the meeting with a cheerful face, but with his mind switched off from the proceedings. The meeting became a tiresome ritual he had to get through.

Due these issues many employees had left the company and its further hampering the Business of the company.

Q. In Ranbir’s situation what action would you have taken and why?

Q. What is meant by Environmental ethics? Illustrate with examples. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by Gandhian ethics. Discuss the role of Gandhian ethics in conflict resolution. (250 words)

Q. Skill acquisition for the youth of India is a prerequisite if it wants to tap into the demographic potential. In this context discuss the various initiatives taken for Skill Development. (250 Words)

Q. Make in India Scheme was launched with the intent of making India self-reliant in manufacturing, but it has achieved no significant feet. Critically analyse. (150 Words)

Q. What are the implications of Unregulated OTT platforms in India? Suggest some recent policy measures introduced by the government. (250 words)

Q. Poverty and unemployment are the major barriers to India’s Development. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Turkish renaissance guided by Kemal Pasha revolutionized the Turkish life a many levels. Amplify. (250 words)

Q. Explaining the problems faced by the sugar industry in India, account for the measures taken by the government to support it. (250 words)

Essay Topics

1. What we are suffering doesn't exist.

2. The fulfilment of a ‘new woman’ in India is a myth.

Case Study

Ms. Sunanda Vashisht, IAS, comes from a family with strong moral and religious inclinations. She is the DM of a Hindu majority district with substantial Muslim population. There is only one good town hall in the district headquarters controlled by the estate department under the DM. Every year, both Hindus and Muslims used to celebrate their prominent festivals like Eid, Diwali or Ganesh Puja, in this hall. This year Eid and a well-known Hindu festival coincides. And the groups of both communities protesting for allotting the hall to celebrate their religious festival.

(a) Mention the ethical and situational challenges that are faced by the DM.

(b) Also mention your course of action to resolve the issue so that both communities can celebrate their festivals peacefully.

Q. What do you understand by the term Just War Theory?

Q. What are the main aspects or components of International Morality?

Q. QUAD is the new reality of the modern world, and it comes with both Pros and cons for India. (150 Words)

Q. What do you mean by the Nordic Model of Democracy and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Nordic Model of Democracy.? (150 Words)

Q. What are the factors which are responsible for the spread of communalism. Examine. (250 Words)

Q. Regionalism has different types of manifestations. In the line of this statement suggest measures to deal with it. (250 Words)

Essay Topics

1. Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.

2. War is a cowardly escape from the problems of Peace.

Case Study

You serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a startup business that is gaining recognition in the industry. Mr. Anuj, a well-known performer, is in charge of the marketing department. He has contributed to the company's revenues by more than doubling in just one year, and you are considering giving him a promotion because of this. However, you have heard rumours regarding his behaviour with his female coworkers, specifically his propensity for making crude remarks about women, from a variety of sources. Additionally, he frequently sends lewd SMS messages to the entire team, including his female coworkers.

One day, Mrs. Akshita, a member of Mr. Anuj's team, comes to you in the late evening, clearly upset. She complains about Mr. Anuj's ongoing inappropriate behaviour because he has been making unwanted overtures toward her and even attempting to touch her inappropriately in his cabin. She steps down from her position and departs your workplace. (20 marks | 250 words)

(a) What are the options available to you?

(b) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons.

Q. Describe Human Values and explain the role of society in the inculcation of values in the members of society. (150 Words)

Q. What do you understand by the terms Compassion, Sympathy, Tolerance, and Equity in your life? Explain.

Q. Even though Ayurveda is currently gaining popularity, there are still certain impediments. Discuss (150 Words)

Q. Millets production comes with a lot of health, agricultural and nutritional benefits. Discuss.

Q. It is almost a year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Discuss the current scenario in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime and the significance of Afghanistan for India. (250 Words)

Q. The relationship between India and Bangladesh has improved significantly as a result of India's assistance in the liberation war in Bangladesh, but it is not without its challenges. Discuss.

Q. “Cities in India contribute almost 66% GDP of India and give individuals a lot of freedom in their personal sphere”. In light of this statement discuss issues associated with urbanization in India and suggest a way forward. (250 Words)

Q. “Blue economy presents a new sphere of economic activities with great potential”. In light of this statement discuss the significance and list the steps taken by India to promote the blue economy. (250 Words)

Essay Topics

1. Calculation is not just arithmetic but life.

2. The truth of nature is inadmissible fanaticism.

Case Study

Suppose you are newly appointed as a District Collector, and a businessman approaches you to seek permission regarding building a mall in your city with a modernised ambience that once built will be a glorious addition to the City. However, the projected land for the mall is surrounded by slums, and therefore must be cleared before construction can begin.

The subordinate informed you that the slums were built illegally and have been breeding grounds for drug dealers and phone snatchers.

In addition, the businessman proposes that if you approve the tender, he will facilitate the purchase of a large plot of land in a renowned area of the city in the name of your wife/husband.

Critically examine various conflicts of interest and explain your course of action as a public servant.

Q. Despite the emphasis on the Citizen Charter in day-to-day administration, there are many shortcomings attached to it. Discuss. (250 Words)