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- 2017 · GS4 · 10 marksThe crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.
- 2017 · GS4 · 10 marksDiscipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organization. Discuss.
- 2017 · GS4 · 10 marks“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles with direct them.”-Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country.
- 2017 · GS4 · 10 marksIncreased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify.
- 2017 · GS4 · 10 marksStrength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate.
- 2017 · GS4 · 10 marksWithout commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.
- 2017 · GS4 · 10 marksYoung people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward
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