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Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service 30 Aug 2022 21 min read For Mains: Essay, Foundational values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and non- partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to public service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion. What is Aptitude? Aptitude is a natural ability or innate potential to learn or acquire a skill. It is a…
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Probity in Governance 11 Oct 2022 6 min read For Mains: Principles of Public Services, Utility of Probity in Governance, Philosophical underpinnings of Probity and Governance What is Probity? Possessing a comprehensive understanding of moral principles and ethics is the attribute of probity. Honesty, morality, and integrity are the attributes of probity. It refers to…
Information Sharing and Transparency in Government 17 Oct 2022 8 min read What is Information? Information is data that has been organized or classified and has some significant value for the recipient. Information is the processed data on which conclusions and responses are based. Information plays a key role in decision making. The significance of…
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Chanakya’s Ideologies 16 Jun 2023 17 min read For Prelims: Chankaya, Chandragupta Maurya For Mains: Kautilya’s Saptang Theory of State, Ideologies of Chanakya, Relevance of Chanakya’s Teaching in Contemporary Times Chanakya’s thinking ideology embodies a sense of realism and practicality. It encourages individuals to acknowledge and understand the truths of life and society in order…
Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India 26 Jun 2023 16 min read For Prelims: Chanakya, Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Buddha, Adi Shankaracharya, Shri Krishna For Mains: Relevance and significance of the teaching of moral thinkers and philosophers from India like Chanakya, Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Buddha, Adi Shankaracharya, Shri Krishna Chanakya: Chanakya’s other…
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Corruption in India 06 Oct 2023 20 min read For Prelims: Corruption Perception Index,Transparency International, Democracy, Corruption For Mains: Transparency & Accountability in Governance,Common Causes of Corruption and its Prevention in India. What is the Context? The Prime Minister of India, in his 76th Independence Day address, targeted the twin challenges of corruption and nepotism and…
Corporate Governance 02 Feb 2024 27 min read For Prelims: Good Governance, Corporate Governance, Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR), Whistleblower Protection, Satyam Scam Case, Standing Committee on Finance, Companies Law Committee, Infosys, Tata Group, Insider Trading, Minority Shareholders, Board of Directors, Board Committees, Non-Financial Disclosure, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA),…
Contributions of Western Moral Thinkers and Philosophers 20 May 2024 25 min read For Prelim: Citizens, Education, Courts, Distribution of Resources, Executives, East India Company, Liberty, Sanitation. For Mains: Relevance of Western Moral Thinkers and Philosophers in Modern Times Who was Socrates? About: Socrates (469-399 B.C.E.) is generally acclaimed as the father of Western philosophy….
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Coral Bleaching 04 Sep 2018 12 min read Last Updated: July 2022 For Prelims: Corals, Types of Corals, Coral Bleaching, Great Barrier Reef. For Mains: Causes Responsible for Coral Bleaching, Consequences of Coral Bleaching, Initiatives Taken to Protect Corals, What steps should be taken to protect Corals. Why in News? In March 2022, the management…
Public Credit Registry 04 Sep 2018 8 min read Last Updated: September 2022 For Prelims: Public Credit Registry, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), Foreign Currency Convertible bonds (FCCBs). For Mains: Shortcomings in the Current Credit Information System, Public Credit Registry: Advantages, Challenges, Steps that can be taken. What is Public Credit…