UPSC GS IV Ethics 2019

Whom do you follow? Mahatma Gandhi or Machiavelli

Do you think Means justifies the ends or only the end is important but not the means of achieving the ends?

This moral debate has gone on for the longest time and it never seems to end. However, as a civil servant you have to take a stand that is dotted with values and culture. Based on the values, you shall be evaluated.

In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retd, shall take you how to answer the Ethics 2019 question:

With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.

In the next part of this episode, I shall shed light on how to answer a beautiful question asked in the year 2019 for Ethics:

As SP how to handle Prohibition, Law & order and Intoxication problems in socially & economically backward area.  In this episode, I shall demonstrate how to navigate the question, understand and ponder on the keywords and finally how to frame your answer!

About Dr GG Saxena

Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful.

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UPSC GS IV Ethics 2019

Sexual Harassment is considered a serious crime and comes under No Tolerance zone in reputed organisations. Female workers safety, security and the perception of their safety and security are of paramount importance. In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retd, shall help you navigate the important keywords that formed a part of Ethics 2019 question on Sexual Harassment in an Apparel Manufacturing organisation. This perception shall help generate awareness on how to tackle the question in Interview or mains examination or in life as well.

About Dr GG Saxena

Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful.

Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]

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Life has a funny way of soliciting answers to the most pressing questions. UPSC exam follows the same pattern. So, when faced with the UPSC Ethics 2018 question on Code of Ethics versus Code of Conduct, one should know how to differentiate the two concepts in definition and application.  In this episode, I shall help you decode and appreciate the 2 concepts.

Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples.

Another UPSC Ethics 2018 question on Edward Snowden, former CIA representative and Whistleblower, presents to every aspirant a moral dilemma that many would find tough to entangle. In this episode, I shall give you a perspective on how to understand the question word by word and how to have a crack at it!

Edward Snowden, a computer expert and former CIA administrator, released confidential Government documents to the press about the existence of Government surveillance programmes. According to many legal experts and the US Government, his action violated the Espionage act of 1971, which identified the leak of State secret as an act of treason. Yet, despite the fact that he broke the law, Snowden argued that he had a moral obligation to act. He gave a justification for his “whistle blowing” by stating that he had a duty “to inform the public as to that which is done in there name and that which is done against them.”

Do you agree that Snowden’s actions were ethically justified even if legally prohibited? Why or why not? Make an argument by weighing the competing values in this case (250 words )

About Dr GG Saxena

Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful.

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Does technology play a big role in our lives? May be yes. 

Does environment take a backseat in the face of Economic, Technological development? 

In this episode, I shall give you a perspective on a wonderful question asked in UPSC GS IV Ethics 2018 paper, which goes as follows: 

Q. A big corporate house is engaged in manufacturing industrial chemicals on a large scale. It proposes to set upon the additional unit. Many states rejected its proposal due to the detrimental effect on the environment. But one state government acceded to the request and permitted the unit close to a city, brushing aside all opposition.

The unit was set up 10 years ago and was in full swing till recently. The pollution caused by the industrial effluents was affecting the land, water and crops in the area. It was also causing serious health problems to human beings and animals. This gave rise to a series of agitation thousands of people took part, creating a law and order problem necessitating stern police action. Following the public outcry, the State government ordered the closure of the factory.

The closure of the factory resulted in the unemployment of not only those workers who were engaged in the factory but also those who were working in the ancillary units. It also very badly affected those industry which depended on the chemicals manufactured by it.

As a senior officer entrusted with the responsibility of handling this issues, how are you going to address it? (250 words)

Conflict of interest tests a UPSC aspirant at multiple ethical levels. In this episode, I shall give you a perspective on Conflict of Interest through a question that appeared in UPSC GS IV Ethics 2018 paper

Q. What is mean by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest.

About Dr GG Saxena    

Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful. 

Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]     

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As a civil servant, you would be faced with unusual circumstances and situations that no book or teacher can prepare you for. Ethics question paper in 2017 has a similar question that you can only guess an answer for but never be prepared. Your personality traits and instinct is your answer however, how to get those traits out for application? In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena IAS (retd) shall give you a holistic perspective.

Question from UPSC 2017 GS IV Ethics : 

A building permitted for three floors, while being extended illegally to 6 floors by a builder, collapses. As a consequence, a number of innocent labourers including women and children died. These labourers are migrants of different places. The government immediately announced cash relief to the aggrieved families and arrested the builder. Give reasons for such incidents taking place across the country. Suggest measures to prevent their occurrence.

About Dr GG Saxena 

Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful. Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]  Each subscriber is an encouragement in my endeavor. If you like my content, kindly subscribe...

Leadership qualities matter the most during a crisis. 

As a Civil servant, there are ways to understand your powers and responsibilities during a crisis! This episode gives you a specific path to come out with flying colors. 

About Dr GG Saxena Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful. Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]

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GS IV paper of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude is not as easy nut to crack as it seems to be. Since it is broad in scope and dimension and case based questions are frequent, thus, this paper requires different intellectual arsenal to succeed.   Answering ethics related questions in Mains and Interviews is different so I shall help you in understand the pattern of Ethics paper and how to answer its questions.   

About Dr GG Saxena Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful. Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]  

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Indian Constitution, by far, has the most intriguing story among all Constitutions of the world! In the part 3 of the Journey of the Indian Constitution, Dr GG Saxena, shares with you the most important cases related to Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution during and after the period of Emergency. You would get answers to many questions such as:  1. How did Naini Palkhivala prevent review of Basic Structure of Indian Constitution? 2. Why is Raj Narain case counted as a landmark case?  3. Which case is also referred to as the Ninth Schedule case?   and many more such interesting cases that have gone on to make India a resilient nation and upheld the values of Dr BR Ambedkar and other visionaries of India!   

About Dr GG Saxena 

Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful. Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]  Each subscriber is an encouragement in my endeavor. If you like my content, kindly subscribe...

Indian Constitution has an interesting history and in this second part of the journey of Indian Constitution,  you would see the dynamics of Indian Parliament change swiftly and many contentious issues after independence like Right to Property,  Privy Purses, etc being contested and brought to a logical and legal conclusion.   

In this episode, we would answer some interesting questions like:  

1. How did Late Ms Indira Gandhi transform into a strong leader 

2. What was so special about Keshavananda Bharti  

3. How did Nani A Palkhivala play an important role in deciding the course of Indian Constitution?  

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About Dr GG Saxena 

Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might!   Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful. Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]  Each subscriber is an encouragement in my endeavor. If you like my content, kindly subscribe...