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PM Modi on Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: PM Modi commented on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, expressing hope that it would not set a precedent in Indian democracy. He criticized Kejriwal, suggesting that unlike other...
BrahMos Delivered to the Philippines: India delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on April 19, as part of a $375 million deal signed in 2022. BrahMos Missile Overview: Developed through a joint...
Housing For All (HfA) by 2022: The Union government launched the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme in 2015 with the goal of achieving Housing for All by 2022, targeting both urban and rural...
Union government approved a policy to promote India as a manufacturing hub for Electric Vehicles (EVs) on March 15, with a minimum investment cap of ₹4,150 crore. Global EV Makers and Policy Features The...
India’s Military Spending in 2023 India spent $83.6 billion on military expenditure, making it the fourth-largest spender globally. This increase is due to rising personnel and operations costs, which make up about 80% of...
The Supreme Court is set to deliver certain directions on Wednesday regarding cross-verification of votes cast with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The VVPAT system allows voters to...
Approval of Forced Labour Ban The European Parliament approved rules to ban the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour within the EU. This move was influenced by concerns about human...
Appointment of Star Campaigners Sunita Kejriwal was appointed as a star campaigner for AAP’s campaign in Gujarat. Star campaigners are designated by political parties for their election campaigns. Section 77 of the Representation of...
Title: Probity in Governance: An Essential for Socio-Economic Development – A Perspective for UPSC Aspirants As the future civil servants of India, UPSC aspirants, it’s imperative for you to understand and internalize the concept...
Probity: An Essential Pillar for Effective Governance and Socio-economic Development in India Aspirants of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations are aware it is more than just a test of knowledge – it...
Understanding Moral Intuition and Moral Reasoning in the Indian Context: A Guide for UPSC Aspirants Excelling in the UPSC Civil Services Examination requires a solid understanding not only of a vast syllabus but also...
As an aspirant of the Union Public Service Commission, the understanding and practice of Emotional Intelligence (EI) is essential in the face of administrative roles and public service commitments. Emotional Intelligence, initially proposed by...
Understanding M.K Gandhi’s Perception on the Power of Simplicity and Kindness: Insight for UPSC Aspirants Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation, propounded several ideologies that have not only steered our course till independence...
Distinction Between Coercion and Undue Influence Coercion and undue influence, integral components of the Indian Contract Act, depict the malpractices that can potentially vitiate the integrity and influence of agreements in work environments. An...
‘consent’ Title: Coercion vs Consent: Clarifying Concepts for UPSC Aspirants Understanding the profound differences between ‘coercion’ and ‘consent’ within the context of the Indian workplace is not just vital for Union Public Service Commission...
Corruption and The Failure of Core Values and Measures to Uplift Society In the dynamic and multifaceted, socio-political landscape of India, corruption has become an unwelcome, omnipresent element. A topic of heated debates and...
Title: Corruption: A Direct Result of Eroding Core Values in Society Corruption, largely viewed as one of the most pervasive and insidious societal ills, is not simply a matter of faulty systems or lack...
The Role and Ethics of International Aid in Resource Challenged Nations: An Indian Perspective International aid has emerged as a significant tool in the globalised world to help resource-challenged nations. This concept entails providing...
Moral Integrity and Professional Efficiency: Pillars of Corporate Governance The ascendancy of corporate governance issues has gained unparallel momentum in the contemporary business world, driven especially by scandals and malpractices across private and corporate...
Title: The Role of the Citizen Charter in Cultivating Ethical Civil Servants in India When discussing good governance and the effective functioning of the administrative apparatus in India, the concept of the Citizen Charter...
Incorporating these Kantian ethics into the Indian bureaucracy can lead to a more principled, fair, and ethical administration, reflecting the ideals of duty, rationality, and respect for all individuals.
The Sevottam model, developed for improving the quality of public service delivery in India, is based on a seven-step framework. Each step is designed to ensure that services are efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric. Here...
The Sevottam model is a quality management framework for public service delivery in India. Developed by the Indian Bureau of Administration (IIPA) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), it aims...
1. Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the central government will soon enforce Quality Control Orders (QCO) for approximately 2,500 items. 2. Goyal, during a meeting held on the 77th foundation day of the...
1. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) Chief, Mr. S Somanath, recently announced that after the successful solar mission, Aditya L1, the focus will now shift to maintenance and orbit orientation. 2. ISRO’s Aditya L1...
