Points to Remember: Women’s economic empowerment, intersectionality of gender and class, government schemes’ effectiveness, challenges in implementation. Introduction: Economic empowerment is crucial for women’s upliftment. However, economically weaker sections (EWS) face unique barriers. This necessitates a critical evaluation of dedication towards their upliftment, considering both successes and shortcomings of existing policies. Body: Targeted Interventions: Several … Read more

Points to Remember: Integrity, impartiality, accountability, public service. Introduction: Integrity and impartiality are cornerstones of effective public administration. Integrity refers to honesty and strong moral principles; impartiality denotes unbiased decision-making. These values ensure public trust and efficient governance. Body: Integrity in Public Administration: Upholding ethical standards, transparency in actions, and resisting corruption are crucial aspects … Read more

Points to Remember: Family’s primary role in initial value formation. Society’s influence through cultural norms and social interactions. Educational institutions’ structured approach to value education. Interconnectedness of these three agents in shaping individual values. Introduction: Value inculcation, the process of embedding moral principles and beliefs, is crucial for individual and societal well-being. This process is … Read more

Points to Remember: Ethical dilemmas, whistleblowing, organizational illegality, legal ramifications, personal responsibility. Introduction: This question presents a classic ethical dilemma: loyalty to one’s employer versus adherence to legal and moral principles. Subscribe on YouTube Employees discovering illegal organizational activities face a difficult choice: remaining silent and potentially complicit, or whistleblowing, risking potential retaliation. This necessitates … Read more

Points to Remember: Compassion, non-violence, inner peace, tolerance, and service to humanity. Introduction: The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is a globally recognized spiritual leader and advocate for peace. His statement, “My religion is kindness,” encapsulates the core of his philosophy, emphasizing the importance of compassion and ethical conduct over rigid religious dogma. This response … Read more

Points to Remember: Principles of Corporate Governance: Transparency, accountability, responsibility, fairness, and ethical conduct. Best Corporate Practices: Strong board structure, robust risk management, effective internal controls, stakeholder engagement. Indian Companies: Examples showcasing adherence to corporate governance principles. Introduction: Corporate governance refers to the system by which companies are directed and controlled. It involves balancing the … Read more

Points to Remember: NGOs’ role in JFM Biodiversity conservation through JFM NGO contributions and examples Challenges faced by NGOs in JFM Introduction: Joint Forest Management (JFM) is a participatory approach involving local communities and government forest departments in managing forests. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in this process, particularly in promoting biodiversity conservation. … Read more

Points to Remember: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), their types relevant to forestry (plant varieties, geographical indications), implications for innovation, conservation, and access to resources in India. Introduction: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are legal rights granted to inventors and creators for their inventions, artistic works, designs, and symbols. In India, these are protected under various laws … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) Importance of BOD in environmental monitoring Introduction: Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic microorganisms to decompose organic matter in a water sample. It’s a crucial indicator of water quality, reflecting the level of organic pollution. Higher … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of keystone species. Role of keystone species in maintaining ecosystem balance. Importance in conservation biology. Examples of keystone species. Introduction: A keystone species is a species whose presence and role within an ecosystem disproportionately affects the abundance and diversity of other species. Their removal can lead to dramatic ecosystem changes, even … Read more