💥UPSC 2026, 2027 UAP Mentorship - June Batch Starts

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There is a technological company named ABC Incorporated which is the second largest worldwide, situated in the Third World. You are the Chief Executive Officer and the majority shareholder of this company. The fast technological improvements have raised worries among environmental activists, regulatory authorities, and the general public over the sustainability of

this scenario. You confront substantial issues about the business’s environmental footprint. In 2023, your organization had a significant…

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October 8, 2024
Mission Karmayogi is aiming for maintaining a very high standard of conduct and behaviour to ensure efficiency for serving citizens and in turn developing oneself. How will this scheme empower the civil servants in enhancing productive efficiency and delivering the services at the grassroots level?

The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB)- Mission Karmayogi, launched in 2020, aims to create a…

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October 8, 2024
“In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of gender identity. The number of women in public service has been steadily increasing over the years.” Examine the gender-specific challenges faced by female public servants and suggest suitable measures to increase their efficiency in discharging their duties and maintaining high standards of probity

Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upanishad (6.4.17), which states, “Yatra nāryastu pūjyante ramante tatra devatāḥ,” meaning “Where women are honored, there the…

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October 8, 2024
The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system

As pointed out by VP Dhankhar, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) reflect the revolutionary change from colonial ‘Dhanda…

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October 8, 2024
The ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Code of Ethics’ are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is code of conduct already in operation, whereas code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable model for code of ethics to maintain integrity, probity and transparency in governance

“Codes of ethics keep an organization’s soul intact, while the code of conduct keeps its hands clean.” While…

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October 8, 2024
“Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent.” Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations

“Laws are made for people, not people for laws.”– Albert Einestine In public administration, focusing solely on formality…

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October 8, 2024
“The concept of Just and Unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today’s context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to prevent miscarriage of justice.” Examine the above statement with suitable examples

As Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change.” Justice, at its core, is a fluid concept,…

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October 8, 2024
“In law, a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics, he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so.” Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant contrasts the nature of legal guilt and moral responsibility. While law is a system of rules…

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October 8, 2024
“Faith is of no avail in the absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work.” Sardar Patel

“Faith without action is dead.” While faith provides the vision and moral compass, strength ensures resilience and the…

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October 8, 2024
“Learn everything that is good from others, but bring it in, and in your own way absorb it, do not become others.” – Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda emphasizes the importance of learning from others while maintaining individuality. He encourages absorbing knowledge and wisdom…

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October 8, 2024
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?

“The earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” – Gandhi Human Greed…

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October 8, 2024
“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?

Western nations often advocate for peace, democracy, and human rights while being major global arms suppliers, creating cognitive…

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October 8, 2024
“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

Mackenzie defines ethics as a set of moral principles that guide human action in a way acceptable by…

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October 8, 2024
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

Talk To UPSC Mentor Now “AI is the future of government efficiency, transparency, and citizen service, but it…

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October 8, 2024
Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem

While social media platforms and encrypted messaging services have become integral to communication, enabling users to connect across…

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October 8, 2024
India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the development being undertaken in these areas under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme

The India-China border extends over 3,400 km and includes contentious zones like the Line of Actual Control (LAC)…

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October 8, 2024
Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such floods

Urban flooding refers to the inundation of land or property in densely populated areas due to heavy rainfall,…

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October 8, 2024
What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030)

According to the Hyogo Framework for Action (UNISDR, 2005), disaster resilience is ‘the capacity of a system, community…

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October 8, 2024
What are asteroids? How real is the threat of them causing extinction of life? What strategies have been developed to prevent such a catastrophe?

Asteroids are rocky, airless remnants from the early solar system, primarily orbiting between Mars and Jupiter in the…

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October 8, 2024
The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits

The world population is projected to reach approximately 9.7 billion by 2050, significantly increasing demand for freshwater resources.…

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October 8, 2024

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