Plato

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

03.01.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   National tiger estimation from feb 5 to march 26   The national tiger estimation will be conducted in four phases from february 5 to march 26, 2018 in the state. Along with the forest workers, indian citizens over 18 years of age can also take part in the estimation. Applicants can send … Read more

04.05.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

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

13-14.05.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh to be declared ODF by October this year   The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that the State will be declared as open defecation free (ODF) by Gandhi Jayanti this year.   This will mean that the State will become ODF one year before the … Read more

Indian ‘Renaissance: National Freedom movement and its leaders (with special reference to M.P.).

ORIGIN OF NATIONALISM The rise of Nationalism is reflected in the spirit of Renaissance in Europe when freedom from religious restrictions led to the enhancement of national identity. This expression of Nationalism was furthered by the French Revolution. The political changes resulted in the passing of sovereignty from the hands of an absolute monarch to … Read more

Russian Revolution: MPPCS Mains

BACKGROUND OF Russian Revolution By 1917, most Russians had lost faith in the leadership ability of Czar Nicholas II. Government corruption was rampant, the Russian economy remained backward, and Nicholas repeatedly dissolved the Duma, the Russian parliament established after the 1905 revolution, when it opposed his will. However, the immediate cause of the February Revolution–the … Read more

Security issues: External and Internal.

Role of external state and Non-state actor’s in creating challenges to internal security  Challenges to Internal security through communication networks  Role of media and Social networking sites in internal securityChallenges Basics of cyber security  Role of biometric devices in security IT Act (2000) Security challenges in border areas linkages of organized crime with terrorism.  Management … Read more

Regional Imbalances and Migration

Regional imbalances and income inequalitiies in India: Steps taken by the Government to reduce it. Regional imbalance is the disparity in economic and social development of two regions. One region/city/area is stronger than another region/city/area. Regions develop when investments are made to set up industries, service sectors, educational institutions, health care facilities etc. Income inequality is the unequal distribution of … Read more