Notes and Study material for Exams
Ethical dilemmas in government and private institutes The reputation and success of governance depends upon the conduct of public functionaries and what the public believe about their conduct. It is therefore of fundamental importance that public functionaries act justly and fairly to all, not only paying lip service to ethical conduct but also … Read more
Universal Human Values Compassion Compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help the physical, mental or emotional pains of another and themselves. Compassion is often regarded as having sensitivity, an emotional aspect to suffering, though when based on cerebral notions such as fairness, Justice, and interdependence, it may be considered … 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 practices of … Read more
Basic Structure The Basic Structure Doctrine is an Indian judicial principle that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the parliament. Key among these “basic features”, are the Fundamental Rights granted to individuals by the constitution. The doctrine thus forms the basis of a limited … Read more
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Radhakrishnan’s appeal to intuition underlies his vision for an ethical
The Elusive Pursuit of Liberty: A Historical and Philosophical Exploration The concept of liberty, a cornerstone of human aspiration and political discourse, has captivated thinkers and activists for centuries. It evokes images of freedom from oppression, the right to self-determination, and the pursuit of individual fulfillment. Yet, the meaning of liberty is far from monolithic, … Read more
Diversity in religious practice is evident in the global community. Various sects, schools, denominations, and factions of religions can be found throughout the world, and being in close proximity to one another necessitates some form of dialogue between separate traditions. Expressions of religious feelings in practical life are not the monolithic. In our daily life … Read more
Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance High ethical standards for the provision of Services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the Public Service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of this. … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> , Tribal sub plan and Single line administration in Chhattisgarh The tribal areas of Chhattisgarh though sparsely populated continue to receive special attention of the State Government primarily on account of their strategic location and comparative backwardness. The Tribal Sub Plan was started in 1974-75 in … Read more