Q.7. Critically analyze the provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 in tackling unfair means in public examinations.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 is a critical legislative step aimed at tackling the pervasive problem of unfair practices in public examinations. With education serving as a foundation for merit-based opportunities, cheating undermines the very principles of justice and fairness. While the Act brings much-needed reform,
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October 19, 2024
Q.8 “Social media has not only endangered our social fabric, it has also led to the erosion of values.” Examine the statement.
Social media has revolutionized communication, becoming a powerful tool for both connection and information dissemination. However, its rapid proliferation has also raised concerns about the erosion of social values and the weakening of the social fabric. The spread of misinformation, promotion of polarization, and declining critical thinking raise ethical questions
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October 19, 2024
Q.9. You are the District Commissioner of a district. The Chief Medical and Health Officer of the district hospital was constantly monitoring the treatment of a self-immolated girl during some agitation. At about 11 a.m., he informed you confidently that the girl died. One lakh people have gathered outside the hospital as the girl was very meritorious, fought for their cause and expecting her recovery. Situation is tense. You are in the hospital with the Superintendent of Police and some police. What will you do ? Describe with reasons.
The given case study focuses on the challenges of crisis management, ensuring public order, and the ethical dissemination of sensitive information. It highlights the delicate balance between transparency and caution to prevent unrest in an emotionally charged environment. The situation requires effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and crowd control while upholding
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October 21, 2024
Q.10. You are the Commissioner of a Municipal Corporation in Assam. You have noticed that the officers and staff of the Corporation do not follow first-come, first-serve basis, instead they pick and choose their favorites and therefore citizens suffer in getting building permission, occupancy certificate, etc. The inspecting officer even raises unnecessary objections if their palm is not greased. What steps would you initiate to eradicate the menace ?
As the Commissioner of a Municipal Corporation in Assam, it is my ethical duty to address the corrupt practices undermining the first-come, first-serve principle in the granting of building permissions and occupancy certificates. The unethical actions of officials—favoritism, bribery, and unnecessary delays—are detrimental to public trust and the efficiency of
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October 21, 2024
Q.11. ‘The most important thing you will ever wear is your attitude’.(Jeff Moore) Comment on this . Can attitude be acquired or changed?
Jeff Moore’s statement, “The most important thing you will ever wear is your attitude”, reflects the profound impact of attitude on how individuals approach life, interact with others, and overcome challenges. Our attitude shapes not only how we perceive the world but also how the world perceives us. Whether it
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October 21, 2024
Q12. “Certainty of punishment is more effective than the quantum of punishment.”
a) The statement “Certainty of punishment is more effective than the quantum of punishment” underscores that ensuring consistent and inevitable consequences for corrupt acts is more impactful in curbing corruption than merely imposing harsh penalties that may rarely be enforced. The concept finds strong ethical backing in deterrence theory, where
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October 21, 2024
