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Public office & Freedom Of Speech The Supreme Court has ruled that those in public service should practice self-control and refrain from saying anything that is derogatory or demeaning to their fellow citizens. A five-judge Constitutional court has not yet decided whether restrictions on a public official's freedom of speech and expression are permissible. What are the Judgement's High Points? The court noted that if a public official makes a speech that has an adverse effect on a person, individuals always have a civil remedy at their disposal. The court stated that regardless of what Article 19(2) may state, the…
26 November, 2022
Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
India's Ethical Governance Mode The former West Bengal Governor has spoken about the importance of ethical governance in India. What exactly is Ethical Governance? Ethical governance is a method of governance that incorporates high moral values and behavior into the governance process. A bureaucrat, for example, is obligated to serve those who come to his office, but he cannot be penalized if he does not provide a glass of water to an elderly couple who may be tired from waiting in line for too long. These are the ethics of public service and altruism that will drive him to do…
12 November, 2022
Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
Human Rights vs. Animal Welfare In light of the increasing number of stray dog incidents, the Supreme Court of India stated that a balance must be struck between human safety and animal rights. The court also suggested that people who feed stray dogs be held responsible for vaccinating them and bearing costs if the animal attacks someone. What is the Importance of Maintaining a Balance Between Human Rights and Animal Welfare? To Address the Core Problem: This issue raises an even more fundamental issue concerning the rights of wild animals in a society dominated by humans in general, and within…
26 October, 2022
Ethical issues
Indian Social Entrepreneurship Social entrepreneurship is gaining importance as it helps firms and governments make informed decisions about global socioeconomic and environmental challenges. Social entrepreneurs: Who are they? It is a structure that combines the notion of a business with the principles of a philanthropic nonprofit organisation. In order to address social injustices, business models centred on affordable goods and services must be developed. The entire investment is focused on the social and environmental mission, which aids in the success of economic efforts. As change agents who use novel ideas to produce major change, social entrepreneurs are often referred to…
17 September, 2022
Ethics in Private and Public Relationships
Indian Police and Ethics Most other professions lack the ethical or moral component that the police have in their work. Image source - ABP News An "ideal police system," according to former president Ram Nath Kovind, means that a police officer's duties are filled with accountability and responsibility. Motives for various police ethics Making moral judgments: The authorities frequently have to choose between taking away someone's freedom or their life since life and liberty are important moral ideals that are upheld in all human civilizations. The police must take a wide range of acts into account while making moral choices.…
03 September, 2022
Ethics
SOP for Adoption of Integrity Pact Amended: CVC Central Vigilance Commission CVC is the apex vigilance institution, free of control from any executive authority, monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government and advising various authorities in Central Government organizations in planning, executing, reviewing and reforming their vigilance work. It is an independent body and is only responsible to the Parliament. It was set up by the Government in February 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam. The Parliament enacted Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (CVC Act) conferring statutory status on the…
26 October, 2020
Ethics
Moral injury Moral injury is the damage done to one’s conscience or moral compass when that person perpetrates, witnesses, or fails to prevent acts that transgress one’s own moral beliefs, values, or ethical codes of conduct. Within the context of military service, particularly regarding the experience of war, “moral injury” refers to the lasting emotional, psychological, social, behavioural, and spiritual impacts of actions that violate a service member’s core moral values and behavioural expectations of self or others This type of psychological distress is occurring among the healthcare workers handling the COVID-19 cases.
19 July, 2020
Behavioral science
10 ELEMENTS OF Good Journalism Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel spelt out 10 elements common to good journalism. They are: 1) Journalism’s first obligation is to the truth; 2) Its first loyalty is to citizens; 3) Its essence is a discipline of verification; 4) Its practitioners must maintain independence from those they cover; 5) It must serve as an independent monitor of power; 6) It must provide a forum for public criticism and compromise; 7) It must strive to keep the significance interesting and relevant; 8) It must keep the news comprehensive and proportional, 9) Its practitioners must be allowed…
06 July, 2020
Transparency and accountability
NITI Aayog: Navigating the New Normal Part of: GS-IV- Ethics-Persuasion (MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, in partnership with several other stakeholders, has launched a behaviour change campaign called ‘Navigating the New Normal, and its website. The campaign has two parts: Covid-safe behavioural norms: The first is a web portal, containing resources informed by behavioural science and the use of nudge and social norms theory, related to Covid-safe behavioural norms during the ongoing Unlock phase, and Wearing of Masks: The second is a media campaign focused on the wearing of masks. The portal focuses on easy implementation of four key behaviours in the unlock phase: mask-wearing (essential focus), social…
AYUSH Ministry gears up for International Day of Yoga 2020 with the “Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family” campaign Context In the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic situation, the slowdown in daily activities and restrictions on the movement of people, this year’s observance of International Day of Yoga will aim to highlight the health-building and stress-relieving aspects of Yoga. To facilitate this, the Ministry of AYUSH is organising a trainer-led session which will be telecasted on Doordarshan on 21st June at 6:30AM for people to follow and practice in solidarity. Yoga at home In the new scenario, the trend…
17 June, 2020
Spiritualism
Profit, not profiteering GS-IV Ethics States have done well to step in to regulate charges for COVID-19 care in private hospitals The role of the state as a big brother is problematic, and yet only a vigilant, just state can temper the avaricious excesses in the society it governs. The move by certain States to regulate hospital fees charged in the private sector for COVID-19 care falls square in this category. Bombarded with reports about exorbitant bills being raised in the private sector for hospital care of persons who tested positive for COVID-19, a few States decided to get involved,…
08 June, 2020
Ethical issues
My Life My Yoga video contest Introduction Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India today called upon one and all to participate in the “My Life – My Yoga”(also called “Jeevan Yoga”) Video Blogging Contest, a joint effort by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), during the course of his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to the nation. About My Life – My Yoga The contest focuses on the transformative impact of Yoga on the lives of individuals and comes as one of the activities related to the observation of the sixth International Day…
01 June, 2020
Spiritualism
Older men worry less about Covid-19 than others: study Data on Covid-19 so far has indicated that men are more vulnerable than women, and the elderly are more vulnerable than the young. Now, a study has found that older men worry less about Covid-19 than women their age or younger men and women, and thus may be at greater risk of contracting it. This is a concern given that older men are already more at risk, according to the study by researchers at Georgia State University, and published in The Journals of Gerontology. In general, worry begins to ease with…
30 May, 2020
Attitude
Forced to adopt new habits-COVID-19 Overcoming inertia Starting new habits is tough and requires overcoming inertia. Most of the time humans like maintaining the status quo. The majority of us don’t change the default settings when we buy a new mobile phone. Nor we do change the default settings of any new app we download. The tendency to stick with defaults happens across different aspects of our lives, from personal to social to office work. Rise of New habits This pandemic has jolted us out of our inertia. We’re now doing new things that we haven’t done before. Those not…
14 May, 2020
Attitude
Right to Information Part of: GS-IV- Ethics (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) Historical Background The right to information gained power when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948 providing everyone with the right to seek, and receive, information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966 states that everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression, the freedom to seek and impart information and ideas of all kinds. According to Thomas Jefferson “Information is the currency of democracy,” and is critical to the emergence and development of a vibrant civil society. However, with a view to…
10 May, 2020
Transparency and accountability
Ramadan marks the revelation of the Quran, which places knowledge above all GS: Ethics (Rahamathunnissa A) The writer is the national secretary, women’s department, Jama’at-e-Islami Many think that Ramadan is a month of fasting and giving charity. But is it just for that? What is the actual reason for believers being commanded to observe fasting during this month? These are important questions and their answers will help anyone to utilise this time in a way that will benefit both believers as well as all of humanity. The Quran says that it was during Ramadan that its revelation took place: “The…
05 May, 2020
Religious philosophies
Quarantine and Quality time Part of: GS-IV- Ethics-Interpersonal relationship (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) Lockdown can get a little overwhelming with the family staying together indoors for long periods. How can you make the most of your time in a healthy manner? Many parents are having a hard time navigating our “new normal” of working from home in the current times. Being a mother of two teens, I have attempted to put together some useful tips for teens and adolescents to step up and take responsibility during such trying times. Discipline, discipline, discipline “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man…
20 April, 2020
Interpersonal skills
COVID-19 – eLearning - SWOT analysis Part of: GS-IV- ETHICS and Problem solving (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) With the pandemic forcing everyone to seriously consider e-learning tools and resources, now is a good time to assess its strengths and opportunities, and adapt to the new normal The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered educational institutions across the globe. Closure of schools, colleges and universities, the shutdown of the routine life of students and teachers, disruptions in education and the education ministry remaining incommunicado, have created an unprecedented situation and thrown many unexpected challenges to administrators, educators, teachers, parents and students. The situation has created…
20 April, 2020
Problem solving
Mass Disinfectant Bath – Ethical issue COVID-19 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III S&T Recently, migrant labourers returning to their homes from urban centres were forced to take an open bath with disinfectant before they were allowed to enter Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh). It was done in order to prevent COVID-19 from spreading even further in the town. Key Points The nodal officer-in-charge of COVID-19 in the district confirmed that the disinfectant was only chlorine mixed with water and not a chemical solution. However, the Medical Officer of Bareilly has informed that sodium hypochlorite solution was sprayed on the migrants. The solution is also being used in Gujarat, Maharashtra and…
31 March, 2020
Ethical issues
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