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Mains•UPSC Civil Services Examination

Ethics

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2026Impartiality
Question 1

Why is integrity essential for public trust in government institutions?

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2026Integrity
Question 2

How can leaders build an ethical organisational culture?

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2026Emotional Intelligence
Question 3

How should a civil servant handle confidential information that reveals serious wrongdoing?

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2025Public Service Values
Question 4

Explain the importance of impartiality when delivering public services.

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2025Integrity
Question 5

Discuss the relationship between empathy and accountability in administration.

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2025Ethical Case Studies
Question 6

Discuss the role of compassion in implementing welfare programmes.

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2025Ethical Case Studies
Question 7

How can citizen participation strengthen ethical governance?

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2025Impartiality
Question 8

How should an officer balance compassion with consistent rule enforcement?

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2025Public Service Values
Question 9

Why are codes of conduct important in public institutions?

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2024Impartiality
Question 10

Explain the importance of objectivity in evidence-based decision-making.

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2024Emotional Intelligence
Question 11

Discuss the role of accountability in preventing misuse of discretion.

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2023Integrity
Question 12

Explain the difference between probity and mere procedural compliance.

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2023Ethical Case Studies
Question 13

Describe a framework for resolving an ethical dilemma in public service.

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2022Integrity
Question 14

Distinguish between personal values and professional ethics with suitable examples.

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2022Public Service Values
Question 15

Discuss the ethical limits of using surveillance for public safety.

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2021Impartiality
Question 16

How can transparency reduce opportunities for corruption?

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2021Emotional Intelligence
Question 17

Examine the ethical challenges created by conflicts of interest.

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2021Public Service Values
Question 18

Why should public servants distinguish between legality and ethicality?

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2020Emotional Intelligence
Question 19

Discuss how emotional intelligence can help civil servants resolve conflicts.

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2020Ethical Case Studies
Question 20

How should a public official respond to pressure to favour a politically connected applicant?

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