Ethics Notes

What is probity? What is probity in governance? What is the purpose and importance of probity in governance? Are there any measures to ensure probity in governance? How does it cater to the need for good governance? Are there any ways to improve probity in governance? These are some of the questions … [Read more...] about Probity in Governance

What is Tolerance? Why is it so much important? What is the significance of Tolerance in civil services? These are some of the questions which might be coming to your mind. In the following article, we are going to deal with these questions. Tolerance is the ability to appreciate, tolerate, and … [Read more...] about Tolerance

What is aptitude? What are the nature and characteristics of aptitude? Why is it important for civil servants and what are the different varieties of aptitude for a civil servant? What are the changes required due to the changing nature of society? And what is there which still needs to be done? … [Read more...] about Aptitude

What is the Code of Ethics? What are its components and characteristics? What are its issues? To answer these questions, read further. A code of ethics is primarily intended to provide direction for all decision-making and to establish a shared ethical foundation for all decisions. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Code of Ethics

In ethics, "accountability" refers to duty, control wrongful act, responsibility, and checks and balances. Read to know more about Accountability. Let us understand it with an example. A special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation has sentenced former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary … [Read more...] about Accountability

Impartiality implies that decisions should be made without regard to bias, prejudice, or an unfair favor for one individual, group, or organization over another. Read to know more about Impartiality. Let us try to understand it through the following recent International event. Russia began a … [Read more...] about Impartiality

In his notion of "Education," Rabindranath Tagore incorporated environmental ethics. What is this field of study? Why is it so crucial in the modern era? Why is it a necessary value in a nation's administration? What connection does it have to the sustainability principles? To learn more, keep … [Read more...] about Environmental Ethics

Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion are the guiding principles that form the bedrock of higher civil services. Read to know more about these terms.  Let's understand these terms by reading a short story. Reeta, Sangeeta, and Sarita were three friends. They decided to have a cup of tea during … [Read more...] about Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion: Know the Difference

The contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers have led to many defining changes in history. Read here to know the teachings and thoughts of prominent world thinkers. Philosophy is a word derived from the Greek word “Philosophia” which means love of wisdom. Philosophy answers some of the … [Read more...] about Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the world