Understanding RTI – Right to Information Right to Information (RTI) is a crucial legislation enacted by the Parliament of India, establishing the framework and guidelines governing citizens’ access to information. It has superseded the previous Freedom of Information Act of 2002. The core principles of RTI include maximum disclosure, fostering open government practices, and delineating… Read More »
ANCIENT AND MODERN PHILOSOPHERS Ancient Wisdom: Exploring Happiness and Virtue The quest for wellness and happiness has captivated the minds of ancient thinkers, both from foreign lands and India, and their profound insights have revolved around the core of ethics. Ethics, in their worldview, emerged from a blend of religious texts, theoretical principles, and practical… Read More »
Corporate Governance UPSC Corporate governance refers to the set of regulations, methods, and legal frameworks that guide the functioning, oversight, and management of businesses. It encompasses a wide range of factors that influence the concerns and well-being of a company’s stakeholders. These stakeholders include shareholders, customers, suppliers, government authorities, and the management team. Sir Adrian… Read More »
Moral perspectives regarding what constitutes “right” and “wrong” actions lay the groundwork for moral stances. Moral attitudes, surpassing mere moral concepts, hold greater influence. It’s widely recognized that among various categories of intrinsic values, ethical values hold the highest status. Moral tenets such as goodness, purity, truthfulness, and human humility are esteemed more profoundly than… Read More »
Emotional intelligence, often referred to as emotional quotient or EQ, encompasses the capacity to comprehend, apply, and regulate one’s own emotions in constructive manners, leading to stress reduction, effective communication, empathetic connections with others, adeptly navigating obstacles, and resolving conflicts with ease. Wayne Payne’s doctoral thesis, titled “A Study of Emotion: Developing Emotional Intelligence,” is… Read More »
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, such as the awarding of contracts for public works and procurement of goods and services,… Read More »
What is Ethics ? – Ethics And Human Interface UPSC Ethics encompasses well-founded principles of right and wrong, guiding human behavior in terms of rights, obligations, societal benefits, fairness, and virtues. When asked about ethics, people often equate it with their feelings, religious beliefs, or legal requirements. However, being ethical isn’t solely a matter of… Read More »