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2024 · Question 4 · Section A · 20 marks
1. (a) "The concept of Just and Unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today's context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to prevent miscarriage of justice." Examine the above statement with suitable examples.
  10 marks · 150 words
2. (b) "Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent." Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations.
  10 marks · 150 words
- Integrity under political pressure
- Public trust
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2024, General Studies IV (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 10 · Section B · Case study · 20 marks · 250 words
Sneha is a Senior Manager working for a big reputed hospital chain in a mid-sized city. She has been made in-charge of the new super speciality center that the hospital is building with state-of-the art equipment and world class medical facilities. The building has been reconstructed and she is starting the process of procurement for various equipment and machines. As the head of the committee responsible for procurement, she has invited bids from all the interested reputed vendors dealing in medical equipment. She notices that her brother, who is a well-known supplier in this domain, has also sent his expression of interest. Since the hospital is privately owned, it is not mandatory for her to select only the lower bidder. Also, she is aware that her brother's company has been facing some financial difficulties and a big supply order will help him recover. At the same time, allocating the contract to her brother might bring charges of favouritism against her and tarnish her image. The hospital management trusts her fully and would support any decision of hers.
1. (a) What should be Sneha's course of action?
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2. (b) How would she justify what she chooses to do?
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3. (c) In this case, how is medical ethics compromised with vested personal interest?
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- Integrity under political pressure
- Corporate governance and ESG
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2024, General Studies IV (opens in a new tab)