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Whistleblower Protection and Civil Servant Dilemmas

By Kavita Iyer · Ethics Coach · 03 Apr 2026 · 420 views

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Conflicting values: anonymity, courage, and career consequences under conduct rules.

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Public, department, self.

Previous Year Questions on This Topic

Practice: Write Your Mains Answer

Present a framework for ethical whistleblowing in government. (250 words)

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Prelims Questions (With Right Answer & Solution)

Q1. In ethics, “conflict of interest” is best managed first by:

A. Ignoring minor overlaps

B. Public disclosure and recusal

C. Delegating to junior

D. Media trial

Right Answer: B

Solution: Transparency and withdrawal from decision-making preserve procedural integrity.

Difficulty: easy · Marks: 2.00 · Negative: 0.67

UPSC Vocabulary from This Article

Public Interest Disclosure

Reporting wrongdoing affecting public good.

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