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Ethics
Family and socio-cultural values help in developing moral understanding in individuals at the early stage of life. In the light of the statement, discuss the moral values that you have learned in your childhood and their relevance.
“Human is inherently moral. It is the circumstances which make human immoral”. Argue.
The social environment of present society is full of rumours, fake news, prejudiced and communally over-toned news and information. In this context, how can ethics help in shaping the right understanding of such developments?
Discuss the factors with examples which guide the prioritization of human decisions on whether they should be taken in self-interest or public interest.
SOCIAL NORMS DETERMINE THE MORAL STANDARDS OF PEOPLE. DO YOU AGREE? GIVE YOUR VIEW.
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TOPIC 3: IN WAR, TRUTH IS THE FIRST CASUALTY
TOPIC 2: IF YOU WANT TO GO FAST, GO ALONE. IF YOU WANT TO GO FAR, GO TOGETHER
TOPIC 1: THE ESSENCE OF MORALITY IS A QUESTIONING ABOUT MORALITY.
Public Admin.
The evolution of public administration in six overlapping paradigms fails to provide a clear emerging perspective of the discipline. Examine.
Discuss the relevance of the establishment of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) for the field of public administration.
The concerns to establish an efficient administration made Woodrow Wilson comparative in outlook. Elucidate.
Globalisation has its roots in Washington Consensus. Comment.
Define the term ‘public administration’ and give a description on how the meaning of public administration has undergone changes.
GS Mains
Bring out the global distribution of earthquakes. What do you understand about the strike-slip earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria in 2023?
Describing the distribution of coffee production in India, indicate the major factors determining the location of coffee industry.
India has substantial reserves of Coalbed Methane, but there are several issues involved in the exploration and extraction of these reserves. Elaborate.
Geomorphic processes play a very important role in the formation of various mineral resources. Substantiate.
Describe the major geological events in the distant past that have shaped the present drainage systems of Himalayas and Peninsular India.

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