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Vithalbhai Patel

The Delhi Legislative Assembly recently held a two-day conference titled ‘Vithalbhai Patel: His Role in Shaping India's Constitution and Legislative Institutions’ in New Delhi. The conference highlighted Vithalbhai Patel’s contributions to India’s constitutional and legislative framework. About Vithalbhai Patel Born: 27 September 1873 Relation: Elder brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Political Career:

13 September, 2025 Social Influence and Persuasion
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Integral Humanism (Ekatma Manavvad)

Introduction In the mid-1960s, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya introduced Ekatma Manav Darshan or Integral Humanism as an indigenous ideological framework to guide India’s post-independence development. Amidst the challenges of the modern world, this philosophy emphasizes human dignity, harmony, and solidarity as the foundation for building an equitable and prosperous society. About Integral Humanism Philosophy Aim: To ensure a dignified life for every human being by balancin

13 September, 2025 Human Values
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Mahatma Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru

Introduction India recently commemorated the centenary of the historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi, organized by the Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust. The discussion took place at Sivagiri Mutt, Kerala, on 12 March 1925, during Gandhi’s visit. The dialogue revolved around key social issues like the Vaikom Satyagraha, religious conversions, non-violence, abolition of untouchability, attainment of salvation, and the upliftment of the downtrodden. Ab

13 September, 2025 Human Values
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Balancing Public Safety and Animal Welfare

The Supreme Court of India has recently issued a suo motu directive to remove stray dogs from the National Capital Region (NCR) following tragic attacks on children. This move has ignited a critical debate on how to balance the imperative of public safety with the ethical and legal responsibilities towards animal welfare. The Menace of Stray Dogs in India India faces a serious challenge with an estimated 62 to 80 million stray dogs nationwide. In 2024 alone, over 2.2 million dog bite c

10 September, 2025 Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas
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Public office & Freedom Of Speech

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

26 November, 2022 Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
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India's Ethical Governance Mode

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 waitin

12 November, 2022 Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
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Human Rights vs. Animal Welfare

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 rais

26 October, 2022 Ethical issues
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Indian Social Entrepreneurship

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 invest

17 September, 2022 Ethics in Private and Public Relationships
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Indian Police and Ethics

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

03 September, 2022 Ethics
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SOP for Adoption of Integrity Pact Amended: CVC

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 o