MPPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPPCS Test Series
Plato In Plato’s Republic we see one of the earliest attempts at a systematic theory of ethics. Plato wants to find a good definition for “justice,” a good criterion for calling something “just.” Maybe justice is “telling the truth and paying one’s debts.” But no, Plato says, for sometimes it is just to withhold the … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH 57% of sub-minor canals still not complete The state government admitted that 57% of the sub-minor canal network is yet to be completed in the state. Around 22% of minor canals were also pending. Work on branch and distributary canals is also not complete. The government revealed that they have yet … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH App launched for MPs to track progress in states An app has been designed by Swaniti Initiative, Ank Aha and Tata trusts to support Parliamentarians to better monitor their constituencies. The app, called UPaAI (unified planning and analysis interface) or ‘solution’ in Hindi, will provide an integrated platform for data on infrastructure and social … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Gcpa initiative for greater opportunities to kids The Global Child Prodigy Award is going to launch a special initiative for the children that would give them greater opportunities to rise to higher levels. They will be under the guidance of successful leaders of the respective areas. They will experience knowledge … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH In Madhya Pradesh, 97,000 schools have no power In a state, which is synonymous with poor social development indicators, here is another shocker. Nearly 97,000 primary and middle schools go without electricity in the age of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI)— highlighting dismal infrastructure across the state. ‘ And to power … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Ten districts electrified under saubhagya Under Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna ‘Saubhagya’ 10 districts of the State have been provided with the electricity. The target of providing cent percent electricity connection has been completed under Saubhagya scheme. The 10 districts include Aagar Malwa, Mandsaur, Indore, Khandwa, Neemuch, Dewas, Ratlam, Harda, Ashok … Read more
Utilization of public fund Intergovernmental transfers from the centre to the states takes place through three channels: statutory and other transfers mandated by the Finance Commission, formula-based transfers for State Plan Schemes through the Planning Commission, and other discretionary transfers by the Planning Commission/ various central Ministries. The entire tax sharing is a part of … Read more
Establishment of Human Right Commission The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory (and not a constitutional) body. It was established in 1993 under a legislation enacted by the Parliament, namely, the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. This Act was amended in 2006. The commission is the watchdog of human rights in the … Read more
Reasonable restrictions on fundamental rights and right to property Fundamental Rights are the basic rights of the people and the charter of rights contained in Part III of Constitution of India. It guarantees civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives in peace and harmony as citizens of India. These include individual rights … Read more
Ethics in public administration In the public sector, ethics addresses the fundamental premise of a public administrator’s duty as a “steward” to the public. In other words, it is the moral justification and consideration for decisions and actions made during the completion of daily duties when working to provide the general services of government and … Read more