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AIR 9 · CSE 2025
| Paper | Source | Questions | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS4 | Forumias | 20 | source PDF |
Sample questions answered
- a) The increasing use of digital surveillance technologies for maintaining law and order is a debatable issue. Critically examine the statement from the ethical point of view. GS4
- b) Knowledge and skills are important, but they must be grounded in ethical principles for true success. In this context, discuss the importance of ethics in education and the role of educational institutions in imparting ethical values. GS4
- a) How does persuasion help achieve a desired change in attitude? What are the elements of an effective persuasive approach? GS4
- b) While scientific research drives technological progress and societal development, its funding often raises ethical questions. What ethical concerns arise from corporate sponsorship of scientific research, and how can these be addressed? GS4
- Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? a) "Where do the evils like corruption arise from? It comes from the never-ending greed. The fight for corruption-free ethical society will have to be fought against this greed and replace it with 'what can I give' spirit." - A.P.J. Abdul Kalam GS4
- b) "The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail." - Nelson Mandela GS4
- c) "Your goodness is an impediment in your way, so let your eyes be red with anger, and try to fight the injustice with a firm hand." - Sardar Patel GS4
- a) What do you understand by the term "Conflict of Interest"? How does it manifest in the decision making by public servants? In what ways can it be minimized? GS4