Page-10 of GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Can following the rules alone make our actions ethical? With suitable examples, discuss how following rules can be unethical and breaking rule can be ethical.
Rules and regulations are the instruments to ensure the rule of law in the society. Ethics prescribe the individuals to adhere to the rules and regulations established by the society for the twin benefit of societal harmony and condusive atmosphere ..
Unlike intelligence and physical attractiveness, which depend largely on genetics, empathy is a skill that can be learnt. Comment.
Empathy is an ability to put one self in other person’s place to understand his pain and sorrow. It involves deeper relation than being sympathetic. Intelligence and physical attractiveness are qualities one is born with generally, which can be enhanced ..
Define virtue theory and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.
Virtue ethics are normative ethical theories which emphasize virtues of mind and character. Characteristics of Virtue ethics: Virtue ethicists discuss the nature and definition of virtues and other related problems. The Virtue Ethical theorieshold that ethical value of an individual is ..
Is there any relationship between morality and national interest? Discuss critically.
Morality is related to principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour. The national interest refers to country’s goals and ambitions, whether economic, military, or cultural for upholding the interests of the country. Morality driving national interest: Upholding the ..
It is said the biggest problem is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge. Examine this claim in the context of the assumptions of rational ethical decision making.
The biggest challenge of the 21st century is the post truth phenomenon. The vested interests are often creating an illusion for the problems the world is haunted. The world has often witnessed vested interests of developing an over simplified narrative ..
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have permanent standing committees on ethics. While their job is to oversee moral ethical conduct of the members, these committees have fallen short of global standards both in scope & work. Discuss.
Ethics committees function to uphold the standards of the Parliament and thus its functions are three fold: Formulate a Code of Conduct for members and suggest amendments to it from time to time. To oversee the moral and ethical conduct ..
What do you understand by Right to Privacy? Examine various issues around Right to Privacy in recent times in India.
The right to privacy is an element of various legal provisions in any civilized society to impede governmental and private actions that creates a threat to the privacy of the individuals. Owing to the technological revolution, the concern for privacy ..
The manner in which the Supreme Court has dealt with the issue {of fire-crackers on Diwali} raises the concern of tyranny of the un-elected. Discuss.
Delhi has been facing the problem of worsening air quality which has been compounded by approaching winter, stubble burning etc. In order to deal with it in short term SC has banned the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and the ..