The Hindu – 28 June 14 – Opinion
1) Changing rules of the game of thrones
TAKEAWAY – In the face of US retreating.. the smaller states are likely to expand their arsenals – even the nuclear arsenals- CAN READ.
In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
- Paper -2 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; India and its neighbourhood relations.
- Paper -3, Security challenges;
- Paper -4 dimensions of ethics; Ethical issues in International relations; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
TAKEAWAY – the relationship between the UGC and India’s universities, Our universities cannot attain global standards till they are freed from excessive officious control and the bureaucratic mindset of regulatory bodies. MUST READ for understanding the impact on higher education in India.
In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
- Paper -2, Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
- Paper -2, Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector or Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
- Paper -4 Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; emotional intelligence; Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds
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