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Living in the age of moral dystopia

Source: The post is based on the article “Living in the age of moral dystopia– Conformism is the norm today. Humanism, justice, and freedom have all been consigned to the deep freeze, to be retrieved at some indefinable point in future” published in “The Hindu” on 5th September 2023. Syllabus: GS4- ethics- human values (role… Continue reading Living in the age of moral dystopia

In-person teaching has value if it’s led by values

Source: The post is based on the article “In-person teaching has value if it’s led by values” published in Live Mint on 5th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 4 – Ethics Role of educational institutions in inculcating values Relevance: Roles of educational institutions and challenges associated with online education News Recently, two teachers in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka have been… Continue reading In-person teaching has value if it’s led by values

Enhance board effectiveness to acquire a competitive advantage

Source– The post is based on the article “Enhance board effectiveness to acquire a competitive advantage” published in the “mint” on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS4 – Corporate governance Relevance- Issues related to board of company News– The article explains the the essential element to boost the effectiveness of the board of a company What… Continue reading Enhance board effectiveness to acquire a competitive advantage

A crisis of academic ethics in India

Source: The post is baased on the article “A crisis of academic ethics in India” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS4- Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Work culture News: In this article author discusses India’s potential in academic and scientific research but highlights prevalent unethical practices like data manipulation and… Continue reading A crisis of academic ethics in India

Corporate social responsibility projects demand expertise too

Source– The post is based on the article “Corporate social responsibility projects demand expertise too” published in the “mint” on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 4 – corporate governance Relevance: Issues related to corporate Social Responsibility News-The article is about concerns related to the money spent by companies on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. Companies… Continue reading Corporate social responsibility projects demand expertise too

Why the erosion of the traditional Indian family is worrying

Source: The post is based on the article “Why the erosion of the traditional Indian family is worrying” published in the Indian Express on 17th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 4 – Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Relevance: About traditional family system. News: Recently, the world celebrated International Day of Families on May 15. But… Continue reading Why the erosion of the traditional Indian family is worrying

In good faith: Why remission of sentences of Anand Mohan Singh and Bilkis Bano convicts is ethically wrong

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

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

Recognising Gandhi the philosopher

Synopsis: Philosophical dimensions of Gandhi are often ignored. It is time to pay attention to his ethics-led philosophical way of life. Introduction Often, Gandhi is portrayed as a political leader. His philosophical contributions are often ignored. But much like Buddha of the Nikayas and the Socrates of Plato’s early dialogues, he is an ethical philosopher.… Continue reading Recognising Gandhi the philosopher

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