Tuesday, 6 January 2026

📘 Weekly Current Affairs – Page 18

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Ethics Case Studies | GS-IV

HOW UPSC EVALUATES CASE STUDIES

Identification of ethical issues
Stakeholder analysis
Balance between law, ethics, and practicality
Decision-making ability

This page presents **exam-ready case studies** based on current governance realities.

CASE STUDY – 1 (WELFARE GOVERNANCE)

Situation:
You are a District Collector implementing a housing scheme for economically weaker sections. Due to limited funds, not all eligible beneficiaries can be covered. Political pressure is exerted to favour certain groups.

Stakeholders:

Eligible poor beneficiaries
District administration
Political representatives
General public

Ethical Issues:

Equity vs political pressure
Integrity in decision-making
Public trust

Options Available:

Comply with political pressure
Delay implementation
Follow transparent, objective criteria

Best Course of Action:
Adopt transparent selection criteria, document decisions, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. This upholds integrity, fairness, and rule of law.

CASE STUDY – 2 (DIGITAL GOVERNANCE)

Situation:
As a senior official, you are overseeing the rollout of a digital welfare platform. Reports suggest data privacy risks, but delaying the project may deny benefits to millions.

Ethical Issues:

Efficiency vs privacy
Public good vs individual rights
Accountability

Best Approach:
Proceed with implementation while strengthening data protection safeguards, conducting audits, and ensuring consent mechanisms.

CASE STUDY – 3 (ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT)

Situation:
A major infrastructure project promises employment and growth, but threatens ecological balance and displacement of local communities.

Ethical Issues:

Development vs sustainability
Intergenerational equity
Rights of indigenous communities

Solution:
Ensure environmental impact assessment, community consultation, rehabilitation, and sustainable alternatives.

CASE STUDY – 4 (LAW vs COMPASSION)

Situation:
During disaster relief, some affected families lack documents required for compensation.

Ethical Dilemma:

Rule of law vs compassion
Fairness vs urgency

Balanced Response:
Provide temporary relief using local verification while initiating formal documentation processes.

ETHICAL VALUES APPLIED

Integrity
Empathy
Transparency
Accountability
Public interest

✍️ PRACTICE QUESTION

As a public servant, how would you balance efficiency, equity, and ethical values while implementing welfare schemes?

HOW TO USE PAGE 18

Practice writing structured answers
Always mention stakeholders
Justify decisions ethically and legally
Conclude with public interest

“In ethics, the right process matters as much as the right outcome.”

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📘 Shaktimatha 369 Learning – UPSC Master Library

🗞️ SECTION A: WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS (Pages 1–20)

📌 Conceptual & GS-Wise Analysis

📝 Practice, Tests & Strategy

⚖️ SECTION B: INDIAN CONSTITUTION, GOVERNANCE & ETHICS

🎯 SECTION C: MAINS, ETHICS & REVISION TOOLKIT

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