In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard. (Answer in 150 words) 10
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26 questions on Ethics & Human Interface from GS-IV. Practice answer writing organized by UPSC syllabus subtopics.
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Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
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In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard. (Answer in 150 words) 10
“The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.” – Swami Vivekananda
The application of Artificial Intelligence as a dependable source of input for administrative rational decision-making is a debatable issue. Critically examine the statement from the ethical point of view.
“Ethics encompasses several key dimensions that are crucial in guiding individuals and organizations towards morally responsible behaviour.” Explain the key dimensions of ethics that influence human actions. Discuss how these dimensions shape ethical decision-making in the professional context.
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?
Differentiate ‘moral intuition’ from ‘moral reasoning’ with suitable examples.
It is believed that adherence to ethics in human actions would ensure in smooth functioning of an organization/system. If so, what does ethics seek to promote in human life? How do ethical values assist in the resolution of conflicts faced by him in his day-to-day functioning?
Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt, it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and the system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online method particularly to the vulnerable section of the society.
"Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do." - Potter Stewart.
"Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it." - Dalai Lama.
Impact of digital technology as reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example.
Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony.
What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples.
What is meant by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest.
With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.
The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.
Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some "enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority." Justify.
Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.
Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being.
(a) What is meant by 'environmental ethics'? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics. (b) Differentiate between the following: (i) Law and Ethics (ii) Ethical management and Management of ethics (iii) Discrimination and Preferential treatment (iv) Personal ethics and Professional ethics
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26 questions on Ethics & Human Interface have appeared in GS-IV from 2013 to 2025.
The UPSC syllabus subtopics under Ethics & Human Interface include: Essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human ac (16 questions); Dimensions of ethics (5 questions); Ethics in private and public relationships (5 questions).
In the most recent years: 2025 (2 questions), 2024 (3 questions), 2023 (1 questions). This shows Ethics & Human Interface remains a consistently important topic for GS-IV.
Focus on high-frequency subtopics: Essence, determinants and consequences of ethics i, Dimensions of ethics, Ethics in private and public relationships. Practice answer writing with previous year questions.