Mains 2024 • GS-IV • Q.2

Mains • GS-IV • 2024 • Q.2

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

(a) It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must act upon it. In the present context, the major weapon industries of the developed nations are adversely influencing continuation of number of wars for their own self-interest, all around the world. What are the ethical considerations of the powerful nations in today's international arena to stop continuation of ongoing conflicts? (b) Global warming and climate change are the outcomes of human greed in the name of development, indicating the direction in which extinction of organisms including human beings is heading towards loss of life on Earth. How do you put an end to this to protect life and bring equilibrium between the society and the environment?

2024 Mains • GS-IV

Q.1 Q.3

Syllabus Connection

Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. (GS-IV)

NCERT Connection

Ch.9: Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context

Geography • Class 12 • Class 12 Indian Human Geography

Ch.12: World Climate and Climate Change

Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography

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