What is the relationship between social media and civil servants? What are the advantages of civil servants using social media? What are its disadvantages? What are the reasons for the limitation of the freedom of speech of civil servants? Read further to know more. Indian bureaucracy today, is … [Read more...] about Social Media and Civil Servants
Ethics Notes
Surrogate Advertisement
What are surrogate advertisements? Why is it considered unethical? What are the Central Consumer Protection Authority Guidelines related to advertisement and marketing? Read further to know. Surrogate advertising is often criticized for being misleading and for exploiting loopholes in advertising … [Read more...] about Surrogate Advertisement
Ethics of pharmaceutical ecosystem
What are Freebies in the pharmaceutical ecosystem? What is The Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO),2013? What is National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)? Read further to know more. To increase the sale of their products, pharmaceutical companies frequently use bribes and inducements to … [Read more...] about Ethics of pharmaceutical ecosystem
Ethics in organ transplant
What is organ donation? What are the ethical principles involved in organ Transplant? What are the issues related to organ transplants? How to bridge the gap of demand and supply for organs? Read further to know more. Altruism and compassion are the cornerstones of organ donation. The era of … [Read more...] about Ethics in organ transplant
Ethics of Euthanasia
The controversial practice of euthanasia has been a topic of discussion for ages. When considering the issue, a number of variables come into play, including legal protections, morality, and the precedent it may set. What are the arguments in favour of Euthanasia? What are the arguments against it? … [Read more...] about Ethics of Euthanasia
Tolerance and Compassion Towards Weaker Sections
Civil servants with compassion have always left a mark on the services and lives of people. The virtue of tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections in a country like ours is a must-have for all Civil servants. Though India has uplifted 250 million from poverty, the level of … [Read more...] about Tolerance and Compassion Towards Weaker Sections
Impartiality and Non Partisanship
What are impartiality and non-partisanship? How are they important in ethical governance? What are the challenges in maintaining impartiality and non-partisanship? Read further to know more. Impartiality and nonpartisanship are important principles that are essential for ensuring fairness and … [Read more...] about Impartiality and Non Partisanship
Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity
The concept of probity in governance refers to the adherence to high ethical standards and the avoidance of corruption and abuse of power. How this is a crucial element of any system of governance. How can it help to ensure that the actions of those in positions of authority are guided by the public … [Read more...] about Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity
Social Influence and Persuasion
What are social influence and persuasion? How does it help in governance and administration? Read further to know more. The tendency for people to adopt the attitudes and behaviors of their social circle is referred to as social influence. Contrarily, persuasion refers to the skill of persuading … [Read more...] about Social Influence and Persuasion
Quality Of Service Delivery
What is meant by quality of service delivery by the government? What are its determinants and challenges? How can better delivery of government services change the quality of life of citizens? Read further to know more. Providing quality services to citizens is a fundamental responsibility of any … [Read more...] about Quality Of Service Delivery