Page-6 of GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.-Alan Simpson". Analyze.

Humans strive for happiness. Materialistic elements can bring happiness which is momentary but the happiness to be long lasting there must be conformity between what you think, what you do and what you say. This conformity gives a peace of ..

With suitable examples, discuss how Ethics and Morality are related but distinct concepts.

Ethics is a branch of philosophy that examines moral principles and behaviour. It is concerned with determining what is right and wrong, good and bad in human conduct. Ethics is a systematic study of moral principles, which are often defined ..

Explain the four branches of ethics with suitable examples.

The four branches of ethics are: Meta-ethics: This branch of ethics deals with the nature of moral principles and the meaning of moral language. It examines questions such as “What is the nature of moral statements?”, “What is the meaning ..

What is Meta-ethics? How understanding of Meta-ethics is helpful for a public servant?

Meta-ethics is a branch of ethics that explores the nature of ethical thought and language. It addresses questions such as: What is the meaning of moral terms like “good” and “bad”? How do we come to have moral beliefs? How ..

Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government's accountability to the people. Discuss.

A debate has been initiated a while ago about holding elections to simultaneous elections to parliament and the state assemblies. The supreme body to conduct the election, the Election Commission of India has also in favor of the recommendation. Simultaneous ..

Tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections are two essential virtues in civil servants that are needed for India's balanced development. Discuss.

India is one of the fastest emerging nations with third fastest growing economy but still it has largest number of poor in world. A balanced development is needed to uplift many from life of deprivation. Compassion enables a civil servant ..

With suitable examples, examine the nature of Ethics as a science or art or a combination of both.

Ethics can be considered both a science and an art, depending on the aspect of it that is being examined. As a science, ethics involves the systematic study of moral principles and their foundations. This involves using reason and evidence ..

What do you understand by ethics? Explain the primary purpose of Ethics as a branch of philosophy.

Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral values, principles, and judgments. It involves the study of what is right and wrong, good and bad, and just and unjust in human ..