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 were migrants from 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.

In what way can flood be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?

Describe various measures taken in India for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) before and after signing ‘Sendai Framework for DRR (2015-2030)’. How is this framework different from ‘Hyogo Framework for Action, 2005’?

Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach.

Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyse the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures.

The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.

The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.

Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.

One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real life example. “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.”

How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?

“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.” – Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples, mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country.