Politics and Ethics

Politics and ethics

Politics and Ethics Politics and ethics or political ethics refers to making moral judgments to guide action and methods of decision-making for the public good. As rightly said by Mahatma Gandhi, politics without principles and ethics would be disastrous. Ethical values exert a…

Floods in Delhi

Floods in Delhi

Floods in Delhi pose a significant health risk for its residents, increasing the likelihood of diseases such as cholera, typhoid, dengue, hepatitis, and more. Parts of Delhi-NCR are currently grappling with flood-like conditions caused by a record rise in the…

Green steel

Green steel | Net zero steel

Green steel | Net zero steel Net-zero steel refers to the production of steel with minimal or zero carbon emissions throughout its lifecycle. It involves adopting sustainable practices and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with steel production, such…

Human Values

Human values

Human Values Human values are the moral principles that guide us to consider the human aspect when interacting with others. These values encompass a wide array of qualities, including respect, acceptance, consideration, appreciation, active listening, openness, affection, empathy, and love…

Corruption UPSC

Corruption UPSC

Corruption UPSC Collusive bribery Collusive bribery refers to a form of corruption in which both the bribe giver and the corrupt public servant derive personal benefits at the expense of society. This type of corruption can manifest in various scenarios,…

Ethical deficit to Trust Deficit

Ethical deficit to Trust Deficit

Ethical deficit to Trust Deficit Key points An ethical deficit pertains to the absence of ethical values and conduct, whereas a trust deficit emerges from a lack of trust or confidence. The relationship between ethical deficit and trust deficit is…

Human beings as end and means

Human beings as end and means

Human beings as end and means Immanuel Kant emphasized that rational human beings should be treated as ends in themselves, not merely as a means to an end. Their intrinsic value is independent of external factors like personal enjoyment or…

Knowledge

knowledge

Knowledge “Integrity without knowledge is like a ship without a compass, Knowledge without integrity is like a weapon without a conscience.” – Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson’s timeless statement on integrity and knowledge continues to resonate in our modern world. The…

Integrity

Integrity

Integrity Integrity, a vital virtue frequently discussed, can sometimes be perplexing in its nuances. It is occasionally equated with morality, yet there are instances where we differentiate between acting morally and acting with integrity. Individuals possessing integrity may, on occasion,…