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  • 2026 · Question 6 · Section A · 20 marks

    1. (a) On the request of his Personal Assistant (PA), the District Magistrate (DM) stops the transfer of a schoolteacher who takes private tuition for his daughter diagnosed with learning disability. In this context, discuss the aspects of empathy versus compliance with rules.

      10 marks · 150 words

    2. (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 our moral duty and not merely a matter of charity. Justify this claim by explaining the distinction between duty and charity.

      10 marks · 150 words

    • Emotional intelligence and empathy
    • Integrity under political pressure
    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies IV (opens in a new tab)