GS4 · UPSC Mains
a) It is often said that politics and ethics belong to different worlds. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustration. Also, highlight the consequences of divergence between politics and ethics. b) “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” In the context of this statement, bring out the ethical issues involved with creating a surveillance state for the sake of national security.
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhavika Chopra | AIR 25 · 2025 | Forumias | p.3 |
| Minal Negi | AIR 66 · 2025 | Forumias | p.3 |
| Mohit Agrawal | AIR 281 · 2025 | Forumias | p.3 |
| Asad Aqeel | AIR 321 · 2025 | Forumias | p.3 |
| Ashish Kumar | — | Forumias | p.3 |
| Kriti Tripathi | — · 2023 | ForumIAS | p.22 |
| Avdhija Gupta | — · 2024 | Forumias | p.3 |
| Mudit Foujdar | — | Forumias | p.3 |
| Shivendra Pandey | — | Forumias | p.3 |