Category: Ethics (Paper IV)

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. (2023/150 Words)

It is often stated that the path to getting through the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination lies in sheer hard work, relentless practice, and primarily, an exceptional Intelligence Quotient (IQ). However, this...

Do not hate anybody because that hatred that comes out from you must in the long run come back to you. If you love that love will come back to you completing the circle. (2023/150 Words)

A common misconception among UPSC aspirants is that intense competition in the exam process gives them the leeway to harbor negative feelings towards others. While a healthy competitive spirit is undoubtedly important, animosity can...

Describe this statement That to awaken the people it is the women who must be awakened if she is on the move then the family moves and village moves and nation moves. (2023/150 Words)

Empowering Women: Catalyst to Progress for a Community and Nation The famous saying who enlightens the world, ‘to awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the...

Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development. Explain with examples.

Title: Probity in Governance: An Essential for Socio-Economic Development – A Perspective for UPSC Aspirants As the future civil servants of India, UPSC aspirants, it’s imperative for you to understand and internalize the concept...

Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development (2023/150 Words)

Probity: An Essential Pillar for Effective Governance and Socio-economic Development in India Aspirants of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations are aware it is more than just a test of knowledge – it...

Differentiate moral intuition from moral reasoning with suitable examples. (2023/150 Words)

Understanding Moral Intuition and Moral Reasoning in the Indian Context: A Guide for UPSC Aspirants Excelling in the UPSC Civil Services Examination requires a solid understanding not only of a vast syllabus but also...

What is the application of Emotional Intelligence in Indian Civil services during their interaction with the public. How Civil Servants without Emotional Intelligence may not be able to help the people

As an aspirant of the Union Public Service Commission, the understanding and practice of Emotional Intelligence (EI) is essential in the face of administrative roles and public service commitments. Emotional Intelligence, initially proposed by...

Define the following statement by Mahatma Gandhi The Simplest acts of Kindness are by far more powerful than thousand heads bowing in prayer (2023/150 Words)

Understanding M.K Gandhi’s Perception on the Power of Simplicity and Kindness: Insight for UPSC Aspirants Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation, propounded several ideologies that have not only steered our course till independence...

In the context of work environment, differentiate between coercion andundue influence with suitable examples. (2023/150 Words)

Distinction Between Coercion and Undue Influence   Coercion and undue influence, integral components of the Indian Contract Act, depict the malpractices that can potentially vitiate the integrity and influence of agreements in work environments. An...

In the context of work environment, differentiate between ‘coercion’ and

‘consent’ Title: Coercion vs Consent: Clarifying Concepts for UPSC Aspirants Understanding the profound differences between ‘coercion’ and ‘consent’ within the context of the Indian workplace is not just vital for Union Public Service Commission...