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Determinants of Foreign Policy
Meaning of Foreign Policy · Foreign policy refers to the principles, objectives, strategies and actions through which a state manages its…
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Ethics of Arms Sales: GS 4 2026
12. Ajit has been recently promoted as the Head of the Department of Weapon Sales (DWS) in the Ministry of Defence Production (MDP). His…
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AI Predictive Policing Ethics: GS 4 2026
8. Ravi is a senior police officer with vast experience in riot control and cyber-policing. Since one year, he has been the Superintendent of…
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Medical Ethics Case Study: Patient Consent & Autonomy | GS4 2026
7. Lata, a mother of two children, was admitted to a hospital for acute abdominal pain. Her sister-in-law, Sujatha, accompanied her. Dr. Mansi examined…
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Duty Charity Moral Obligation: GS4 2026 Model Answer
6. (b) Some moral philosophers argue that spending some of your resources—without significantly affecting your financial stability—to help other people who badly suffer is…
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Empathy Compliance Rules: GS4 2026 Model Answer
6. (a) On the request of his Personal Assistant (PA), the District Magistrate (DM) stops the transfer of a schoolteacher who takes private tuition…
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Ethics Strategic Interests International Relations: GS4 2026 Model Answer
5. (b) In international relations, ethical considerations are often subjugated to the strategic interests of nation-states. Discuss this from an ethical perspective. (Answer in…
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Educational Rights Rule Enforcement Balance: GS4 2026 Model Answer
5. (a) Usually schools, working in remote areas, do not fully comply with government regulations. However, if the rules are enforced strictly, it would…
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GS4 2026 Model Answer: Efficiency vs Effectiveness
4. (b) Efficiency is doing things right, while effectiveness is doing the right thing. How do you strike a balance between the two to…
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GS 4 2026 Model Answer: Paternalism & Beneficence in Medical Ethics
4. (a) Citing the serious adverse effects of long-term medication, a doctor convinces the family of a female patient for surgery. This led the…
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