GS4 · UPSC Mains
Beggars are a common sight at traffic junctions and places of worship across cities in India. They are labelled as nuisance makers who often harass commuters and devotees by relentlessly pestering for money. Recently, an appeal was made in the Supreme Court to end this practice by putting a ban on begging in the national capital. However, human rights groups have advocated that banning begging is not the ideal way to end it, as the underlying socio-economic issues that lead to begging remain unresolved. In this context: (a) Bring out the moral and ethical concerns pertaining to begging in India. (b) Discuss the factors that pushes an individual to opt for begging. (c) If you pass by a beggar, what will you do - give your money to a beggar or ignore the beggar and give your spare money instead to charities that assist the most needy? Give logical reasons in support of your answer. (Answer in 250 words)
GS4 · Case studies on the above issues GS4 · Public/civil service values & ethics in public administration — status & problems; ethical concerns & dilemmas; conflict of interest
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasharth Shekhar | — | VisionIAS | p.57 |
| Shradha Shukla | — | VisionIAS | p.57 |
| Aditi Upadhyay | — | VisionIAS | p.57 |
| Anjali Shrotriya | — | VisionIAS | p.57 |
| Ayushi Pradhan | — | VisionIAS | p.57 |
| Akshay Pillay | — | VisionIAS | p.57 |
| Yash Pal Singh | — | VisionIAS | p.57 |
| Aishwarya Verma | — | Vision | p.57 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.239 |