Category: Ethics (Paper IV)

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...