Continuation of the lab work on Judicial Activism […]
Category: General Studies
Lab Work Sunday 15 Nov. 2013 Part I
At the Institute we have a unique institution called lab work. Students are given materials to study and questions are set on the materials given. They form groups for discussion. Two groups function one at Indiranagar and the other at Basavanagudi. As soon as group completes its work, it sends the same by e mail […]
MEDICAL ETHICS
‘Ethics’ it is a Greek word, wherein ‘ethos’ means character, habits custom and ways of behavior. Or it is simply the moral philosophy. Applied ethics is one of the approaches to ethics. Which means applying moral philosophy into various fields. Among them medical ethics is an important issue to deal with. Brief history of […]
Probity in Governance Blog 2 9th August 13
1.In the case of Vineet Narain vs. Union of India (AIR 1998 SC 889) the S.C. observed that Public Service is a trust and failure to discharge this trust is a breach of trust and should be punished severely. What have been the obstacles in this behalf? 2.Prem Shankar Jha, a keen observer of Indian […]
Cases on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) 8th August 13
Case 1 Parents forgo food in order to feed their children. Evolutionary Biologists may interpret this as a desire for Evolutionary Success: the desire to propagate their genes. But the simpler explanation is love for their children. Remember the recipient of Paramvir Chakra Havildar Abdul Hamid? With one grenade in either hand and a third […]
Probity in Governance 7th August 13
Discuss the importance of Probity in Governance. This is the first installment. More will follow. 1.Probity in governance is an essential and vital requirement for an efficient and effective system of governance and for socio-economic development. An important requisite for ensuring probity in governance is absence of corruption. How does control of corruption ensure probity? […]
Programme for June 8th and 9th
On June 8th and 9th we shall be discussing in GS, the Direct Cash Transfer Scheme, its objects and shortcomings and the challenges it poses. We shall link it up to its possibilities in checking corruption. We shall also move on to the massive spending that the Food Security Bill involves. Along side we […]
Results of the Great Revolt GS Blog 2 2013 Mains
The Great Revolt marks a turning point in the History of Modern India. Apart from brutalities on both sides and bitterness resulting therefrom, it had far reaching consequences for Modern India. Critically examine this statement with particular emphasis on 1. Increasing aggressiveness of the Socio- Religious movements 2. Change in the strategy of the […]
Compulsory Voting GS Blog 1 2013 Batch Mains
Should voting be made compulsory? There was an excellent article by Mr. Krishna Kumar recently in the Economic times. I want you to rad the article and blog your comments. The article: Poke Me: Does high voter turn out better politicians? No. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-16/news/39310666_1_high-voter-turnout-voting-percentage-recent-election […]
Important Notification
The class scheduled for May 5th is cancelled since I want you to go and vote. The portions announced will hold good for 12th May. Prof.Rao […]