Source: The post is based on the article “In good faith: Why remission of sentences of Anand Mohan Singh and Bilkis Bano convicts is ethically wrong” published in the Indian Express on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 4: Determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions. Relevance: About the ethical dimensions of remission. News: The recent remissions of… Continue reading In good faith: Why remission of sentences of Anand Mohan Singh and Bilkis Bano convicts is ethically wrong
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India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead
Source: The post is based on the article “India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead” published in the Live Mint on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 4 – Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance Relevance: India as a knowledge republic. News: Recently, a prominent NRI has said that… Continue reading India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead
In Good Faith: Pranam vs Pramana — why faith and science must co-exist
Source– The post is based on the article “In Good Faith: Pranam vs Pramana — why faith and science must co-exist” published in The Indian Express on 27th January 2023. Syllabus: GS4- Ethics and human interface Relevance– Conflict between values of scientific approach and faith News– The article explains the difference between faith and science.… Continue reading In Good Faith: Pranam vs Pramana — why faith and science must co-exist
Meaning of kartavya: Our ancient texts provide the conceptual clarity
Source– The post is based on the article “Meaning of kartavya: Our ancient texts provide the conceptual clarity” published in The Times of India on 10th September 2022. Syllabus: GS4- Dimensions of ethics and contribution of moral thinkers Relevance-About the concept of duty. Context- The concept of kartavya or duty is in highlight after the… Continue reading Meaning of kartavya: Our ancient texts provide the conceptual clarity
Philanthropy could help unlock India’s vast economic potential
Source: The post is based on the article “Philanthropy could help unlock India’s vast economic potential” published in the Livemint on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 – Corporate Governance. Relevance: Philanthropy and its relevance. News: India will reach a per-capita income of some $15,000 by India@100 in 2047. In that, philanthropy can play a crucial role in… Continue reading Philanthropy could help unlock India’s vast economic potential
Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter
Source: The post is based on an article “Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter” published in the Live Mint on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 Corporate Governance. Relevance: Ethics in Corporate Governance; Philanthropist News: Recently, the India Philanthropy Report 2022 was published by Bain and Company and Dasra. The Findings… Continue reading Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter
From Madras HC comments on mangalsutra to a survey in Karnataka, a troubling view of women emerges
Source: This post is based on the article “From Madras HC comments on mangalsutra to a survey in Karnataka, a troubling view of women emerges” published in the Indian Express on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 – Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values and social influence and persuasion. Relevance: Role of institutions… Continue reading From Madras HC comments on mangalsutra to a survey in Karnataka, a troubling view of women emerges
Don’t Be a Boris
Source: The post is based on an article “Don’t Be A Boris” published in The Times of India on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships; Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Relevance: The Boris Johnson Case News: Recently, senior cabinet ministers in Britain resigned. Further, Boris… Continue reading Don’t Be a Boris
A red pen moment for corporate governance
News: A lapse in Corporate Governance was observed recently in the conduct of the former Managing Director of National Stock Exchange (NSE). Read here: Corporate governance in India What are the challenges in ensuring effective Corporate Governance? Managerial Misconduct: There were several managerial misconducts at NSE. As in the recent case, the board did not include discussion… Continue reading A red pen moment for corporate governance
Disability must be viewed as a strength, Not burden
News- Globally, unemployment among people with disabilities is higher than the rest of the population and pandemic has further widened the gap in societal inclusion. Corporates need to acknowledge this disability divide and take proactive steps. Disability divide is the gap in societal inclusion for people with disabilities, including in education, employment and access to technology. Problem people with… Continue reading Disability must be viewed as a strength, Not burden
