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- 2023 · GS4 · 10 marksIn the context of the work environment, differentiate between ‘coercion’ and ‘undue influence’ with suitable examples
- 2023 · GS4 · 10 marksDifferentiate ‘moral intuition’ from ‘moral reasoning with suitable examples.
- 2023 · GS4 · 10 marks‘International aid’ is an accepted form of helping resource-challenged’ nations, Comment on ethics in contemporary international aid. Support your answer with suitable examples.
- 2023 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
- 2023 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat does this quotation convey to you in present context “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- 2023 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat does this quotation convey to you in present context “To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves.” – Jawahar Lal Nehru
- 2023 · GS4 · 10 marks“What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ – not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests.” Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.
- 2023 · GS4 · 10 marksExplain the term social capital. How does it enhance good governance? (Answer in 150 words)
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