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Aptitude An aptitude is a component of a competence to do a certain kind of work at a certain level. Outstanding aptitude can be considered “talent”. An aptitude may be physical or mental. Aptitude is inborn potential to do certain kinds of work whether developed or undeveloped. Ability is developed knowledge, understanding, learned or acquired … Read more Aptitude
Foundational values for civil services Values are the standards on which, we evaluate things. For every situation we don’t have time to ‘test’ the case on ethics theories such as utilitarianism. Values provide time saving short-cut in such situation. Under New public management (NPM), the concept of public services is fast changing. Bureaucrat has become … Read more Foundational values for civil services
Dedication: Definition Dedication suggests voluntary commitment rather than rigidity. Dedication is calm and measured. There is no element of harshness or punishment in dedication. If discipline is the stick, then dedication is a voluntary willingness and desire to reach for the carrot without the threat of that stick. Dedication implies a level of mastery. … Read more Dedication to public service
Compassion: Definition Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. Compassion is not the same as empathy or altruism, though the concepts are related. While empathy refers more generally to our ability to take the perspective … Read more Compassion towards the weaker sections
UTTARAKHAND Govt has no plans to tamper with orginal structure of kedarnath : tourism min The State Government has no plans to tamper with the original structure of Kedarnath temple and the objective of the proposed Kedarnath charitable trust is rehabilitation and infrastructural development in the disaster affected areas of the State. … Read more 09-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND New Transfer Act passed in assembly In a significant move, the State Assembly passed the Uttarakhand Annual Transfer Act-2017 which would pave the way for bringing into order the contentious issue of the transfers of Government employees. The Act would give a constitutional status to the transfer policy. Under the Act … Read more 08-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Winter session begins at Gairsain today The Uttarakhand Government will table supplementary budget and several important Bills during the winter sessions of the state Assembly, which will begin tomorrow at Gairsain (Bhararisain) in Chamoli district. The Uttarakhand Assembly session will last till December 13. The supplementary Budget is likely to be … Read more 07-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Tobacco intake among youth reduced: Survey According to the Uttarakhand Youth Tobacco Survey 2016 released today by Uttarakhand Governor Dr KK Paul, the use of tobacco among the youth in 2016 has considerably reduced as compared to 2013. In 2016, 7.4 per cent students studying in Classes VIII- XII consumed tobacco, while … Read more 06-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand CM opens three new gates for Corbett Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Monday inaugurated two new gates for Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) and one for Lansdowne Forest Division in Kotdwar, thus reducing distance between Delhi and the sanctuary by 40 km. Tourists, including 13 foreigners, entered the reserve in six gypsies after the launch. Apart … Read more 05-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Wild water week organised to promote winter tourism, a major step forward In an attempt to promote winter tourism in the State, a unique ‘Wild Water Week’ organised in Rudraprayag district under the joint aegis of ‘Uttaranchal Kayaking Canoeing and Rafting Association’ and ‘Ganga Kayak School’. Many river-based competitions during the … Read more 03/04-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs