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Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
Socrates: Ethical Insights “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” — Socrates “The unexamined life is not worth…
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Application of Emotional Intelligence in Administration & Governance
Emotional Intelligence (EI) has emerged as a cornerstone of effective leadership and management, particularly within the realm of civil services and public administration. Daniel…
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Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
Public institutions cannot function merely on the basis of personal goodness. They require a shared set of values as well as clear rules of…
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Tolerance and Dedication to Public Service
Tolerance involves recognizing and respecting the beliefs, practices, and identities of others, even when they differ from one’s own. In a world characterized by…
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Foundational Values for Civil Services
Values are crucial elements of civil service, playing a pivotal role in shaping, guiding, and informing behavior. Adherence to robust public service values can…
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Aptitude and Persuasion
Aptitude can be defined as an inherent talent or natural propensity towards a specific skill or area of expertise. It indicates a person’s potential…
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Social Influence and Political Attitudes
Social influence refers to the process by which individuals adjust their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in response to the real or imagined presence of…
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Moral Attitude
Dr. Michael Sandel defines moral attitudes as “the perspectives through which individuals assess actions and situations in terms of moral principles. These attitudes shape…
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Subsidies in India
Subsidies in India refer to government assistance in the form of financial or price support, grants, tax concessions and other means to make goods…
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Agricultural Pricing Policy in India
Agricultural Pricing Policy in India aims to maintain reasonable agricultural prices, provide price assurance to farmers and protect consumers from extreme food-price fluctuations. Over…
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