“In minds, the webs of deceit entwine,
Thoughts manipulated, identities decline.
Chains of influence, a subtle reign,
Brainwashing echoes, a captive's bane.”
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Thoughts manipulated, identities decline.
Chains of influence, a subtle reign,
Brainwashing echoes, a captive's bane.”
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The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the worlds problems.
Mohandas Gandhi
Mohandas Gandhi
Sunil is a young civil servant and has a reputation for his competence, integrity, dedication and relentness pursuit of difficult and onerous jobs. Considering his profile, he was picked up by his bosses to handle a very challenging and sensitive assignment. He was posted in a tribal dominated district notorious for illegal sand mining. Excavating sand from river belt and transporting through trucks and selling them in black market was rampant. This illegal sand mining mafia was operating with the support of local functionaries and tribal musclemen who in turn were bribing selected poor tribals and had kept the tribals under fear and intimidation.
Sunil being a sharp and energetic officer immediately grasped the ground realities and the modus operandi followed by the mafia through their devious and dubious mechanism. On making inquiries, he gathered that some of their own office employees are in hand and glove with them and have developed close unholy nexus. Sunil initiated stringent action against them and started conducting raids on their illegal operations of movement of trucks filled with sand. The mafia got rattled as not many officers in the past had taken such strong steps against the mafia. Some of the office employees who were allegedly close to mafia informed them that the officer is determined to clean up the mafia's illegal sand mining operations in that district and may cause them irrepairable damage.
The mafia turned hostile and launched counter-offensive. The tribal musclemen and mafia started threatening him with dire consequences. His family (wife and old mother) were stalked and were under virtual surveillance and thus causing mental torture, agony and stress to all of them. The matter assumed serious proportions when a muscleman came to his office and threatened him to stop raids, etc., otherwise, his fate will not be different than some of his predecessors (ten years back one officer was killed by the mafia).
(a) Identify the different options available to Sunil in attending to this situation.
(b) Critically evaluate each of the options listed by you.
(c) Which of the above, do you think, would be the most appropriate for Sunil to adopt and why?
(Answer in 250 words)
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Sunil being a sharp and energetic officer immediately grasped the ground realities and the modus operandi followed by the mafia through their devious and dubious mechanism. On making inquiries, he gathered that some of their own office employees are in hand and glove with them and have developed close unholy nexus. Sunil initiated stringent action against them and started conducting raids on their illegal operations of movement of trucks filled with sand. The mafia got rattled as not many officers in the past had taken such strong steps against the mafia. Some of the office employees who were allegedly close to mafia informed them that the officer is determined to clean up the mafia's illegal sand mining operations in that district and may cause them irrepairable damage.
The mafia turned hostile and launched counter-offensive. The tribal musclemen and mafia started threatening him with dire consequences. His family (wife and old mother) were stalked and were under virtual surveillance and thus causing mental torture, agony and stress to all of them. The matter assumed serious proportions when a muscleman came to his office and threatened him to stop raids, etc., otherwise, his fate will not be different than some of his predecessors (ten years back one officer was killed by the mafia).
(a) Identify the different options available to Sunil in attending to this situation.
(b) Critically evaluate each of the options listed by you.
(c) Which of the above, do you think, would be the most appropriate for Sunil to adopt and why?
(Answer in 250 words)
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Helen Keller's remarkable journey from a world of darkness and silence to a life of purpose and accomplishment is a testament to the transformative power of having a sense of purpose. After losing her sight and hearing at a young age, Keller faced enormous challenges in communication and connection with others. However, with the help of her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller learned to communicate using tactile sign language. This breakthrough ignited her intellectual curiosity and desire to make a difference in the world. Keller's unwavering sense of purpose became the driving force behind her incredible achievements. Despite her disabilities, Keller became an accomplished writer, political activist, and lecturer. She fought for the rights of the disabled and advocated for various social causes, leaving a lasting impact on society. Her purpose-driven life served as an inspiration to countless individuals, proving that determination and a clear sense of purpose can overcome even the most profound obstacles. Keller found a ‘Why’ of her life to overcome life’s difficulties enabling her to transcend her limitations and become a symbol of hope and resilience.
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You are Vice Principal of a degree college in one of the middle-class towns. Principal has recently retired and management is looking for his replacement. There are also feelers that the management may promote you as Principal. In the meantime, during annual examination the flying squad which came from the university caught two students red-handed involving in unfair means. A senior lecturer of the college was personally helping these students in this act. This senior lecturer also happens to be close to the management. One of the students was son of a local politician who was responsible in getting college affiliated to the present reputed university. The second student was son of a local businessman who has donated maximum funds for running of the college. You immediately informed the management regarding this unfortunate incident. The management told you to resolve the issue with flying squad at any cost. They further said that such incident will not only tarnish the image of the college but also the politician and businessman are very important personalities for the functioning of the college. You were also given hint that your further promotion to Principal depends on your capability in resolving this issue with flying squad. In the meantime, you were intimated by your administrative officer that certain members of the student union are protesting outside the college gate against the senior lecturer and the students involved in this incident and demanding strict action against defaulters.
(a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case.
(b) Critically examine the options available with you as Vice Principal. What option will you adopt and why?
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(a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case.
(b) Critically examine the options available with you as Vice Principal. What option will you adopt and why?
(Answer in 250 words)
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Revitalization of Varanasi Ghats, Uttar Pradesh: The ghats (steps leading to riverbanks) along the Ganges River in Varanasi are an integral part of the city's cultural and religious fabric. Over time, pollution, neglect, and encroachments threatened the heritage value of the ghats. The Varanasi Riverfront Development Project, initiated by the government, aimed to rejuvenate and restore the ghats. This project involved cleaning the river, strengthening the ghats, renovating structures, and improving amenities for pilgrims and visitors.
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Jnana Yoga is the path of knowledge or wisdom in Hindu philosophy. It emphasizes the pursuit of self-knowledge through deep contemplation, reflection, and inquiry. Practitioners of Jnana Yoga seek to understand the nature of reality and the self by discriminating between the eternal truth ( Brahman ) and the temporary illusions ( Maya ) of the world.
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Explainer - What is cloudburst?
A cloudburst in Jadon village of Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district left seven members of a family dead.
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A cloudburst in Jadon village of Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district left seven members of a family dead.
https://www.manoramayearbook.in/current-affairs/india/2023/08/14/what-is-cloudburst.html
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