Notes and Study material for Exams
Ethics in private and public relationships An inadequate way of resolving the problem consists in thinking that public ethics should be an exact equivalent of personal ethics. This is the type of solution that Aristotle gives to our problem. For Aristotle, the ethical perfection of man is developed and expressed completely and thoroughly … Read more
Ethics in international funding Historically speaking, internationalisation has been linked to commerce, but the advent of trade predates international trade, as we know it today. To this end, it is interesting to note how, right from the very beginning, the spread of rules and customs often took on a near sacred character in … Read more
Ethics in administration: Status and problem The Historical Context India has witnessed a long history of unethical practices in the governance system. Kautilya’s Arthashastra mentions a variety of corrupt practices in which the administrators of those times indulged themselves. The Mughal Empire and the Indian princely rule were also afflicted with the corrupt … Read more
Ethical Teachings Ram Manohar Lohiya Ram Manohar Lohia (1910 – 1967) divides his views into three parts. In the first part, Lohia’s conception of international Society is discussed. Lohia agrees with Gandhi and Nehru that the international society is basically composed of the nation-states. They are the dominant actors. They create order … Read more
Compassion: Definition Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. Compassion is not the same as Empathy or altruism, though the concepts are related. While empathy refers more generally to our ability to take … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> The dawn of Telangana as the 29th State of the Republic of India on 02-06-2014 is a matter of ecstasy to the entire people of the region. The formation is the fruition of decades of struggle, comprising multiple mode for separate identity and existence, involving all … Read more
Enlightenment and Industrial revolution Emergence and Background Beginning of geographical discoveries and direct sea routes opened new avenues of Trade and Commerce. It formed the bedrock of Industrial revolution as mismatch between demand and supply led to new innovative ways of enhancing production. Second factor was emergence of capitalist ideology. Profit making became the core … Read more
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of SikhismSikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. He was born in Talwandi, Punjab, India in 1469. He is considered to be one of the most important religious figures in Indian history. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a spiritual teacher who emphasized the importance of faith, devotion, … Read more
Disaster Management in India: A Comprehensive Overview India, a land of diverse landscapes and vast population, is highly vulnerable to a wide range of natural disasters. From devastating earthquakes and floods to cyclones and droughts, the country faces a constant threat to its people, infrastructure, and economy. Recognizing the gravity of this situation, India has … Read more
Schemes for Poverty Alleviation: A Global Perspective Poverty, a multifaceted and complex issue, has plagued societies for centuries. It encompasses a lack of basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare, and extends to limited access to education, employment opportunities, and social security. While poverty is a global concern, its manifestations and causes vary significantly across … Read more