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Relationships above results is the new paradigm in governance, and this means that emotional intelligence is becoming more important for bureaucrats on the ground. Determine the appropriate emotional competencies that an administrator can utilize to establish dependable connections with the ...
“The competing pulls of habit and reason, compliance and initiative, narrow interest and the public good” are all involved in administrative moral decision-making. Explain the sources that are essential for directing moral decision-making in an administrative setting in light of ...
In the current context, what meaning does each of the following quotations hold for you? (a) “I am only interested in the technique; by method, I mean the mechanism by which the people’s wishes are fulfilled.” Gandhi
Decentralization, digitization, and decarbonization are three rapidly rising developments in the energy sector. Talk about it. (Answer in 250 words)
Given the ever-increasing carbon emissions and carbon footprint of the energy sector, decarbonization, decentralization, and digitization are fast emerging as potent solutions to global energy issues. Decarbonization: This trend refers to the transition towards a clean, carbon-free world, largely byRead more
Given the ever-increasing carbon emissions and carbon footprint of the energy sector, decarbonization, decentralization, and digitization are fast emerging as potent solutions to global energy issues.
Global energy demand is expected to increase in the coming years, especially with the industrial growth aspirations of developing countries like India. Therefore, it is imperative that most of this new energy demand is met by low-carbon, renewable sources for achieving sustainable development. This would require ramping up institutional, technical, and financial capacity across the globe.
See lessIn India, eradicating poverty and promoting inclusive growth depend heavily on having access to and effective control over land. Give specifics. Talk about the current land reform policies that India has implemented to promote equitable growth. (Answer in 250 words)
The Socio-Economic Caste Census of 2011, put the households with no land at 56.41 percent of total rural households. Similarly, the Draft National Land Reforms Policy released in July 2013 stated that 31 percent of all households are landless. Access to land and effective control over it is of fundaRead more
The Socio-Economic Caste Census of 2011, put the households with no land at 56.41 percent of total rural households. Similarly, the Draft National Land Reforms Policy released in July 2013 stated that 31 percent of all households are landless. Access to land and effective control over it is of fundamental importance not only for economic growth but also for poverty eradication and inclusive growth in the following ways:
Since independence, several measures such as the abolition of intermediaries, tenancy reforms, and ceilings on landholdings were adopted, and consolidation and distribution of landholdings were envisioned. In the past few years, India has taken the following land reform measures focussing on inclusive growth:
Also, in this regard, the NITI Aayog has framed a Draft Model Act and Rules on Conclusive Land Titling in 2019, which is under discussion. Since the subject of ‘land’ and its management falls under the State List, the success and failures of land reforms lie on the state governments. State initiatives such as the Bhoomi project of Karnataka a successful examples, which can be replicated on a pan-India level.
See lessIndia’s railway network is among the biggest in the world, yet its trains move more slowly than those in wealthy countries. Give the reasons for this and the actions the government is taking in this respect. (Answer in 250 words)
Infrastructure Constraints: Much of India's railway infrastructure is outdated and needs modernization. This includes old tracks, signaling system and station that limit the speed at which trains can travel safely. High Trafic Density: Indian railways carry a massive volume of passenger andRead more
. Old Rolling Stock: The trains themselves may be older models that are not designed for high speed travel. Moderns high speed trains require specialized rolling stock with advanced feature for safety and efficiency.
. Safety Concerns: Indian railways prioritize safety, which sometimes necessitates slower speeds, specialy on older tracks and in densely populated areas.
To address this challenges the Indian government has initiated several steps:
1. Dedicated Freight Corridors ( DFCs) : These corridors are being developed to separate freight traffic from passenger traffic which will help in decongesting the existing railway network and allowing faster movement of both passengers and freight.
2. High Speed Rail Projects: The government has launched ambitious high speed rail (HSR) projects such as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor( Bullet Train Project) which aims to introduce modern high speed trains capable of speeds up to 350Km/h.
3.Modernization of Infrastructures: Upgradation and modernization of existing railway tracks, including gauge conversion and elimination of level crossing are ongoing to facilitate faster train movements.
4. Introduction of Semi -High Speed -Trains: Projects like the Gatimaan Express and Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) are examples of semi-high-speed trains introduced on select routes to improve travel times and passenger comfort.
5.Technological Upgradation: Incorporation of modern signaling system, track maintenance technologies and rolling stock improvements are being implemented to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
6.Partnership and Foreign collaborations:
Collaboration with Foreign countries and companies for technology transfer and expertise in high speed rail development is being actively pursued.
While these efforts are promising, achieving comparable speeds to developed nations will require sustained investment, technological advancements and comprehensive modernization of the entire railway.
See lessCrop losses as a result of post-harvest value chain inefficiencies have a severe negative influence on small and marginal farmers’ means of subsistence. Talk about it in relation to India. What actions has the government done to resolve these issues? ...
The post-harvest value chain includes harvesting and primary processing; storage and crop protection; processing; and market linkage. As per NITI Ayog, the estimated post-harvest losses in foodgrains hovers around 10%, semi-perishables and commodities like milk, fish, meat, eggs, fruits, and vegetabRead more
The post-harvest value chain includes harvesting and primary processing; storage and crop protection; processing; and market linkage. As per NITI Ayog, the estimated post-harvest losses in foodgrains hovers around 10%, semi-perishables and commodities like milk, fish, meat, eggs, fruits, and vegetables between 10 to 20%, and the horticultural produce at around 16%. Inefficiencies in the post-harvest value chain
Impact on the livelihood of small and marginal farmers :
Steps Taken by the Government Few major schemes have been introduced by the government to address the problem of losses in the post-harvest value chain and subsequently provide better remuneration to small and marginal farmers for their produce.
Increasing activity in agribusiness from the government, private sector, and civil society organizations is translating into a wide range of interventions towards post-harvest loss reduction and improvement in the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers. Further, effective farmer engagement through models like Farmer Producer Organizations, Self Help Groups, etc. is critical for the success of interventions to address post-harvest losses.
See lessWhat is inequality caused by carbon? Talk about the necessity to address it and the possible solutions in this regard. (Answer in 200 words)
According to India State of Forest Report (IFSPR) 2021, India reported around 3.5 lakhs incidents of forest fires from November 2020 to June 2021. This is the highest ever recorded in the country for this period so far. Forest fires break out in India from November-May every year due to various natuRead more
According to India State of Forest Report (IFSPR) 2021, India reported around 3.5 lakhs incidents of forest fires from November 2020 to June 2021. This is the highest ever recorded in the country for this period so far. Forest fires break out in India from November-May every year due to various natural and anthropogenic reasons including accumulation of inflammable materials such as dry leaves, twigs, pine needles, etc. Odisha reported the maximum fires among all states, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Causes of Forest Fires: More than ninety five percent of forest fires are caused either by negligence or unknowingly by the human being. The rest of the fires are caused by natural reasons.
The forest fires lead to loss of livelihoods, natural capital, and biodiversity. The government has taken certain steps like Forest Fire Prevention & Management Scheme, National Action Plan on Forest Fire, 2018 and setting up of Forest Fire Lines to prevent forest fires in India. Measures to prevent forest fires:
Protecting forests from undesirable fires is crucial to sustaining India’s progress on meeting its global pledge to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030 and achieving SDG -15 (Life on land- Sustainably managing forests).
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The “end” is the goal, the destination. The “means” are the resources and preparation you use to get there. The means-ends debate is a paramount ethical dilemma. On one hand, there are proponents of consequentialism and utilitarianism who are in favour of ends over means, on the other hand, there arRead more
The “end” is the goal, the destination. The “means” are the resources and preparation you use to get there. The means-ends debate is a paramount ethical dilemma. On one hand, there are proponents of consequentialism and utilitarianism who are in favour of ends over means, on the other hand, there are proponents of virtue ethics and deontology who believe in the importance of means over ends. The abovementioned quote is of Mahatma Gandhi stressing on the importance of means over ends.
Difference Between Means And Ends
Means Vs Ends In Politics
Means Vs Ends In Economy
Means Vs Ends In Administration
Why Methods/Means Alone Matter; Why Not The Ends?
When the means justify the ends, ethical consideration focuses on what you do, not the consequences of what you’ve done. Gandhi observed that “Noble Goals can be achieved only through Noble Means”. His Seven Sins philosophy also emphasises on the Importance of Means. For example, in the list of sins – Politics without Principles, Wealth without Work, Worship without Sacrifice, etc, the former are the ends whereas the latter symbolises means which imply that Ends are of lesser value without the desired means. Therefore with all the above arguments and observations, we can say that to reach the wishes of the people, we must follow moral and just means.
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