Human values :Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, administrators

Human values :Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, administrators Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, or Mahatma Gandhi as he is fondly called, was the greatest political figure in India’s history. Hailed as the Father of the Nation, Gandhi inspired Indians with his non-violent movements for civil rights and freedom from the … Read more

Concept of public service

Concept of public service Public service is a service which is provided by government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing provision of services. The term is associated with a social consensus (usually expressed through democratic elections) that certain services should be available to all, regardless of … Read more

Ethics in private and public relationships

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 within the … Read more

Ethics in administration: Status and problem

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

Dimensions of ethics

Dimensions of ethics Dimensions of ethics is a set of questions that arise when considering how one ought to act, morally speaking. Normative ethics is distinct from meta-ethics because it examines standards for the rightness and wrongness of actions. There are various approach to this. These are the important dimensions of ethics: Meta ethics Normative … Read more

27.10.17 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   State All Set To Celebrate Foundation Day On Nov 1 With Enthusiasm   Madhya Pradesh is all set to celebrate its 62nd foundation day on November 1. All the preparations have almost been completed at the Lal Parade Ground.   While informing about the event, govt official said that this time, the … Read more

25.10.17 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh down in popularity of overseas tourists   Endowed with a number of international destinations and world heritage sites like Sanchi and Bhimbetka, the state has apparently failed to cash in on its strong point: tourism. Obviously, the state can learn a lot from its neighbouring desert state of Rajasthan, which … Read more