Mains 2021 • GS-IV • Q.11

Mains • GS-IV • 2021 • Q.11

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

(a) What action do you visualize should be taken by the competent authority against the food company for violating the laid down domestic food standard and selling rejected export products in domestic market? (b) What course of action is available with the food company to resolve the crisis and bring back its lost reputation? (c) Examine the ethical dilemma involved in the case.

2021 Mains • GS-IV

Q.10 Q.12

Syllabus Connection

Case Studies on above issues. (GS-IV)

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