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Attitude: Content, Structure and Function 14 Apr 2022 19 min read What is Attitude? About: It is a psychological tendency that is expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favour or disfavour. The evaluations which people make can range from extremely unfavourable to the extremely favourable, or can be more moderate. Attitudes…
Morality in International Relations 27 Jun 2022 21 min read What is International Morality? International morality refers to morals or codes of conduct governing relations between nations. The present day world is divided into many independent territorial political communities. They constitute the international political order sometimes called the international legal order. The basic feature of…
Ethics and Human Interface 16 Aug 2022 19 min read For Mains: Dimensions of Ethics, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Action, Importance of Ethics in Private and Public Relationship. What is Ethics? Ethics is a set of principles that influences our decisions and determines the direction and goal of our lives. A society’s…
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),…