UPSC Ethics Examples & Quotes

2022-07-05 06:50:36 Beliefs, Values and Attitudes

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2022-07-02 11:12:15 APPROACH FOR TACKLING CASE STUDY

Case Study — 20-25 marker, 14-15 min [85-90 min], 250-300 words.

1.Intro — a) Crux & Context in para; b) Facts of case.

2. Stakeholder [including implicit] — a) Diagram; b) In points with their interest.

3. Ethical Issue/ED [2-3] — a) weighing diagram (show which value is more inclined), circle while reading; b) conflict of value form (If ED, then versus & if EI, write issues like issue of women empowerment).

4. Options [Merit & Demerit wrt stakeholder] — a) point form; b) para form to explain merit & demerit —
i. Outright negative option, neutral, Outright positive option, Best possible action — 3 points each. 3 options are must.
ii. If you are supporting a point then write more merit points to it & less demerit points.
iii. While writing merit-demerit, focus on consequences & values.

5. Course of Action [P-L-A-C-E + Stakeholder] — Theoretical justification of Course of Action [passing ref] → Dig - Rhombus [Yes- No].
i. Choose a plan - not only include what is right but also minimise all wrongs.
ii. Explain why you chose over other — Is it based on principles of neutrality, objectivity and impartiality or based on bias?
iii. One innovative point that will create a difference & no one will write.
iv. Short term & Long term approach (GS knowledge).

6. Conclusion — long term sol with any BP.
i. Solution covers above ED & gave holistic approach to resolve them.
ii. Reflection of values - values upholder in course of action.

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2022-07-02 08:27:02 #Quotes #Mains22_23

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2022-07-01 08:06:01 EQUITY

Definition: Abiding by the rule of law, promoting equal access to resources, information and influence, tackling any tendency towards privilege or discrimination.

Recent Examples:

1. The GOI has taken up many initiatives as a part of affirmative action to ensure the development and upliftment of the weaker sections of the society. This ensures that they have a fair chance at opportunities.

1. Educational Empowerment- Provide scholarships from pre-metric level to PhD programs; provide coaching to students preparing for higher studies.

2. National Scheduled Class Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)- Financial assistance to those who live Below Poverty Line.

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2022-06-30 08:07:04 MORAL AND AMORAL

¶ An action is amoral when there is no rationality and freedom in the being or about the action.

¶ Animals are amoral beings, likewise infants.

¶ An action is moral if it is done freely and advertently or with deliberation.

¶ Meanwhile, an action is amoral if it is done inadvertently, that is, without deliberation and under coercion, e.g. the act done instinctively, unconsciously or under compulsion.

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2022-06-29 08:24:51 TOLERANCE

-It is respect, acceptance and appreciation for those whose opinions, practices, race religion, nationality etc. are different from one's own.

Tolerance in Indian Culture:

√ Akbar's din-i-illali- Respect to all faith
√ Ashoka's Buddhist & Dhamma Policy
√ Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- Earth is family
√ Sarva dharma sambhava- equel respect to all religions.
√ Kabir, Guru Nanak, Ravidas, Tulsidas, Mirabai
√ Gandhi's talisman, seculasism.

Recent Examples:

√ Acceptance of LGBTQ in society.

√ Ira Singhal was the first IAS officer to hire two transgender employees in her department, thus encouraging a tolerant and inclusive behaviour of everyone around her.

Quote:

“Tolerance isn’t about not having beliefs. It’s about how your beliefs lead you to treat people who disagree with you.”

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2022-06-28 06:45:47 Tackling Theory of Ethics:

1. Intro: Standard def [thinker even if not know - verbatim], news background.
2. Dig only if simplify understanding.
3. 80:20 rule - 20 theory [passing reference not explain] & 80 examples & application.
4. Multiple-dimension points [4-5] explain with ex [relatable].
5. Underline keywords & thinker (*Quotes*).
6. Conclusion - Hence, these & these steps needed to resolve...
7. 3 ex type - current events (medi ethic); your prep ex (essay dimension); sos (personal ex prep in exam hall).
8. 2 type ex - specific (ex from admin) & gen.

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2022-06-27 08:01:34 OBJECTIVITY

¶ It means taking decisions based upon established facts and figures rather than personal opinion or bias.

¶ In administration it generally implies working as rules and regulations. It creates scientific and rational thinking.

¶ It is one of the foundational values of civil services. An outcome can be judged as ethical or unethical based on ethical analysis as per some ethical standards.

- EXAMPLES:

¶ Gandhiji’s principle of means over end is supported by objectivity, which focuses on rules and hence means. 

¶ A police officer entrusted with mob management, may have to use force hurting certain individuals. Based on virtue ethics it may be perceived wrong. However his actions are in larger interest of peace and order in society. Hence just objectively focusing on one’s duty, ethical outcome can be achieved.   

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2022-06-26 07:37:13 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

- Sir Adrian Cadbury who is known as father of corporate governance defines it as 'the way company is controlled & directed'.

- Implication of this meaning is that the manner of controlling & directing should be based on set of standards i.e. companies should be run on basis of set of standards so that there are transparency, accountability & protection of all share holders & stake holders including citizen.

Need for Corporate Governance:

1. Corporate failures (PNB scam, Satyam, Sharada scams)

2. Corporate coup (Tata company)

3. Corporate corruption (Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya)

4. Promoting competition, quality, cost effectiveness, entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity.

5. Protecting interest of citizen, society.

Quote:

“Corporate governance should go the realm of law, it should emanate from management culture.” – Narayan Murthy

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2022-06-25 07:16:59 Attempting quotation based Questions

1) Explain meaning of sentence => By whom said.
2) If n’t know name → In what context or why said.
3) Ex & further quote to substantiate the statement.
4) Analysing - Break down into simple sentences.
5) Attempt it like essay — Diff stakeholders, timeline approach etc.

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