Here is an enriched, Notion-compatible answer to the UPSC 2018 question: "Resolving Ethical Dilemma in Governance", with added dimensions beyond the original five.
🔆 Resolving Ethical Dilemma in Governance (UPSC 2018)
📍 Ethical dilemmas in governance occur when competing values, duties, or outcomes conflict, making it difficult to choose a morally right course of action. Resolving such dilemmas requires a structured approach grounded in constitutional, legal, and ethical principles.
✅ Key Dimensions to Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
1. Rule of Law and Legality
- Law provides the minimum moral standard.
- Upholding constitutional values ensures ethical consistency.
2. Public Interest as Paramount
- Decisions must serve collective welfare over private or sectional interests.
- Avoidance of conflict of interest is vital.
3. Impartiality and Objectivity
- No personal bias or external influence.
- Treating all stakeholders fairly and equally.
4. Holistic Assessment