Pranshu Gupta

AIR 325 · CSE 2025

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• "Duty forms the cornerstone of administrative ethics, yet without integration of other ethical perspectives, it risks becoming mechanical compliance." Discuss how the interplay of duty, virtue, principle, and consequences can enrich ethical decision-making in public administration. (Answer in 150 words) GS4
• "The strength of a professional public service lies in its ability to remain non-partisan, even in a deeply political environment." Do you agree that partisanship undermines the ethical foundation of public administration? Discuss the risks posed by political bias among civil servants and the safeguards that help uphold neutrality. (Answer in 150 words) GS4
• In situations of moral ambiguity, where formal rules fall short, emotional intelligence and conscience become crucial tools. Explain how these internal faculties help public servants navigate ethical grey zones. Support with a suitable example. (Answer in 150 words) GS4
• "The heart of the ethical dilemma is not the absence of values but the presence of competing responsibilities." Discuss how ethical dilemmas in public administration often emerge from the clash of legitimate obligations rather than moral ambiguity. Illustrate with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words) GS4
• "The growing layers of oversight, media scrutiny, and public expectations have made accountability a double-edged sword for public servants." Do you agree that excessive accountability pressure can sometimes hinder ethical judgment and innovation in the bureaucracy? Explain your perspective with examples. (Answer in 150 words) GS4
• "Family, society, and education do not merely transmit values they shape the ethical foundation of public life." Discuss how these institutions influence value formation in public servants. Why is the role of these institutions critical in strengthening ethical governance? (Answer in 150 words) GS4
• "Gandhian ethics emphasize purity of means, truth, and moral courage even when outcomes are uncertain." Critically evaluate whether such absolutist ethics are compatible with the demands of modern public administration, where administrative realism and pragmatism are often necessary. (Answer in 150 words) GS4
• "Procurement decisions are a litmus test of public sector probity, where integrity must resist both institutional pressures and private influence." Discuss how the principles of transparency, fairness, and accountability can strengthen ethical conduct in public procurement. (Answer in 150 words) GS4

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