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 In the context of corporate governance, both moral integrity and professional integrity play crucial roles in ensuring ethical conduct and responsible management within an organization. 1. Moral Integrity in Corporate Governance:    - Definition: Moral integrity in corporate governance refers to the adherence to ethical principles and values by individuals within an organization, particularly those in leadership positions.    - Example:Consider a CEO who, in the face of financial pressure, decides not to cut corners or engage in fraudulent accounting practices to boost short-term profits. Instead, the CEO chooses to uphold honesty and transparency, prioritizing the long-term health of the company and maintaining the trust of stakeholders. 2. Professional Integrity in Corporate Governance:    - Definition: Professional integrity involves the consistent application of ethical standards and the fulfillment of professional responsibilities in the business...

Discuss how Indian theatre can aid youngsters in comprehending social issues, language, culture and linguistic development ?10Marks  Indian theatre plays a crucial role in aiding youngsters in comprehending social issues, language, culture, and linguistic development. It serves as a powerful medium for education, reflection, and cultural expression. Here are some ways in which Indian theatre contributes to the understanding of these aspects among the youth, along with examples:  1. Social Issues:    Indian theatre often addresses contemporary social issues, helping youngsters become more aware and engaged in societal matters. Plays dealing with topics like gender inequality, caste discrimination, and environmental issues can create a platform for dialogue and reflection.    Example:The play "Muktidham" by renowned playwright Vijay Tendulkar addresses the caste system in India, making the audience question societal norms and prejudices.  2. Language Dev...

  Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?" was asked in the Mains 2023 GS Paper 1.  Let us look at the model answer to this question.  Answer:  Caste identity involves the positioning of one's caste group within a social hierarchy. Caste identity in India is complex and characterised by its dual nature of being both fluid and static. On the one hand, there is evidence of social mobility and caste change, while on the other hand, caste-based discrimination and inequality persist. Factors responsible for fluidity in caste identity Education and urbanisation: Education and urbanisation have led to social mobility and a change in caste identity, loosening of traditional caste ties. For example, the enrolment of SC students in higher education has increased to 58.95 Lakh from 46.06 Lakh in 2014-15. (AISHE Survey 2020-21) Sanskritisation: Through the process of Sanskritization, lower-caste groups have adopted the rituals, customs, and lifestyles of upper-cas...

  Why are farmers burning crop residues? Shorter cropping cycles:  Multiple cropping and shortened intervals between crops give a very short window of about 10–15 days during which the field needs to be prepared for the next crop. This does not give farmers enough time to allow straw to be incorporated in the soil or use other methods of disposal. In Punjab, this interval is further shortened by the rules, which delays the sowing of paddy till after the onset of rains to minimize dependence on groundwater for irrigation.  Increased mechanisation of harvesting:  The use of mechanized harvesters leaves stubble of 10– 30 cm in the field, depending on the type of crop, which was not the case earlier with manual harvesting. It is too expensive to hire labour to clear this stubble. Labour shortage:  Use of expensive labour for stubble extraction is not feasible. Costs are especially high in Punjab and Haryana, where farm sizes are large and use of mechanized harvester...

  In the heart of Rajasthan’s Barmer district, a concerning and tragic trend has emerged—young married women are resorting to self-inflicted deaths by jumping into wells. This phenomenon, termed “well suicides,” has gripped the region, prompting a closer look at the underlying factors, causes, and efforts made to address this alarming crisis. The Well Suicides Epidemic Barmer, a district famed for its natural resources such as oil, coal, and gas, has become a focal point for a distressing surge in suicides among its young married women since 2019. The disturbing pattern involves women, often with their young children, ending their lives by plunging into wells or man-made water storage tanks known as tankas. This distressing surge has prompted attention from local authorities, media outlets, and law enforcement agencies. For instance, Hanuman Ram’s ordeal encapsulates the heart-wrenching nature of this trend. Waking up one morning to find his 20-year-old wife Mamta missing, he disco...

  Marriage is a union of two souls who want to spend their lives together “till death do them apart” or till a legal divorce battle, whichever comes first. The amount of money that goes into arranging, preparing, organizing, and more than that sustaining a marriage is enormous. In India divorce and separation are perceived to be relatively rare events because of course, society has a lot more to say about the situation than the two people who are actually involved. Earlier, divorce did not concern the very vast majority of people in a country where the economy is fundamentally rural, people are uneducated with no contact with the outside world, and the clamour for better living was absent. However, times have changed. According to recent reports, an upward trend and significant variations in divorce and separation by region, religion, rural and urban residence, and number and sex of children can be noticed.  Statistics Of Divorce In India India’s census gives its citizens the ...

  What do you mean by Regenerative Agriculture ? Critically Examine ? Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming and land management that focuses on restoring and enhancing the health of the soil, ecosystems, and the overall environment. It aims to go beyond sustainable practices by actively improving the resources it uses and ensuring the long-term resilience of the agricultural system. Here is a critical examination of regenerative agriculture: Positive Aspects: 1. Soil Health Improvement : Regenerative agriculture emphasizes building and maintaining healthy soil through practices like cover cropping, crop rotation, and reduced tillage. Healthy soil is essential for nutrient cycling, water retention, and overall plant health. 2. Biodiversity Enhancement: By diversifying crops and integrating livestock, regenerative agriculture promotes biodiversity. This helps in pest control, reduces the need for synthetic inputs, and contributes to a more resilient and balanced ecosyst...

 The history of the Mauryan Empire (c.325-185 BCE) has been amply highlighted by a great number and diverse type of primary sources,the indigenous text, the Arthasastra of Kautilya is of immense importance.

 There is a debate which focuses on whether iron technology was the key to urban formation. The remarkable agrarian development, according to Kosambi, Sharma and N.R.Banerjee lay in the development of iron technology and the availability of iron implements for agriculture. The argument that iron technology changed agricultural production is linked to the fact that iron axes facilitated the clearing of forests so that land could be used for cultivation. The iron ploughshare replacing the wooden share was more effective and eventually crop production increased. These scholars have also pointed to the rich deposits of iron ore in the middle Ganga plain. Iron axes and adzes, discovered from many excavated and explored sites in the Ganga valley suggest their regular use. Iron technology is perceived to have been simultaneously instrumental to the clearance of forests and improved crop production as well. Thus there was agricultural surplus with which both the urban population and funct...

 The African Union is made up of 55 Member States representing all the countries on the African continent. These Member States are divided into five geographic regions. AU aims to achieve greater unity, cohesion and solidarity among the African countries and African nations. Gain for India from African Union’s entry in G-20 Solidifies India’s status as a key player in global governance, a nation championing inclusivity and diversity on the international stage; Backing the AU by India is a natural progression of their partnership, making it more than just symbolic, a strategic one taking into consideration a long history of cooperation between the two from trade and education to healthcare and technology; Endorsement by India carrying weight within the G20, particularly given its burgeoning economy and geopolitical influence; Gaining a unique opportunity by India to create a more diverse and representative platform, aligning perfectly with India’s own global aspirations to foster a ...

 India ranks fourth in the world in the number of scaleups or startups that have received over $50 million of disclosed venture capital (VC) investment, according to the first edition of Startup Genome's Scaleup Report. India is ranked fourth with 429 scaleups, after the US (7,184), China (1,491), and the UK (623). However, India is ahead of the UK in total VC investment that has gone into these scaleups and in cumulative tech value investment of scaleups. The report stated that India recorded 429 scaleups, with a VC investment of $127 billion and a total value of tech investment of $446 billion. Today, India has firmly established herself as one of the largest global hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. The country’s Startup ecosystem has been growing rapidly with the number of Startups increasing over 68 thousand between 2014 and June 2023, which has played a pivotal role in catalysing the Nation’s Reputation as the hotbed of innovation, revolutionary ideas, and technologies...

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The holding of simultaneous elections to parliament, state assemblies and local bodies has been featured in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto. The government has now constituted a committee to recommend the conduct of these simultaneous elections. The committee is to make specific recommendations on amendments to the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act and if these amendments would require ratification by the states. This announcement has fuelled a debate among the political parties. The Indian government has announced the formation of a committee to examine the possibility of a system of ‘One Nation, One Election’, under which simultaneous elections would be held for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies. The idea is about structuring the election cycle in a manner in which the elections to all three tiers are synchronised to be held within a given span of time. Till 1967, general elections were held simultaneously with the state legislative assembly ...

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