Indian Education System

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Education plays a vital role in an overall development of an individual, a society and a country.  Government of India has been trying hard to impart education to each one of its young individuals. Earlier our education system included the schools like Gurukul which still exists in some of the places.

In the Gurukul system all the students dwelled together as equals and gained education under their GURU. “GURU is the educator that guides his pupils from darkness to light”. GURU or a teacher is considered as a person with high regard who is believed to be considered as equal to GOD in the Indian society.

However, the Indian government later introduced the initial education that is education up to the age of 14 years, also known as elementary education. Also, in our system education up to 16 years of age has been made free and compulsory for children.

Even the mid day meals have been introduced in the past few years to attract more students to attend their school.  Also, a common structure has been espoused all over the country which includes the 10+2+ 3/4 educational system that is the secondary education, senior secondary education (10+2) and after that includes 3 or 4 years of graduation.

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After graduation most of the master courses include two years of studies and sometimes the time duration is even of three years. After the US and China, Indian higher education system is the third largest in the world

All these classes, including elementary, secondary, graduation, post-graduation are assessed through the examination system, whereas the doctorate programs include submission of dissertations.

Our education system has witnessed a lot of change like distinct education has become easily accessible after the introduction of a lot of open schools. Also, emphasis on vocational and professional training has availed the students in many areas.

Higher bodies like CBSE, ICSE and UGC are the main organizations that evaluate the functioning of various educational institutions and bring in the necessary changes. All the institutions work according to their guidelines.

But in recent past our education system has been censured due to its examination system, as a child’s ability is difficult to assess in three hours of examination, moreover the evaluation system in India is not up to the mark. Secondly, more emphasis is given on theoretical knowledge rather than practical knowledge.  

Brain Drain

Brain drain is the loss of skilled workforce through migration and due to better opportunities available overseas. It is one of the major concerns of developing countries as their skilled workforce leaves for abroad and serves foreign businesses due to the enhanced professional opportunities available and high living standards.

Brain drain is a wide subject of discussion as, a large number of individuals with technical skills and knowledge move to other countries due to better work and social environment. Moreover, companies from developed countries offer better pay and miscellaneous packages to these people which entice them to work abroad. The skills of the educated workforce are used and applied proficiently due to technological advancements in such countries.  Brain drain could also be a result of personal preference where the individuals are attracted by the west culture and want to lead a life in hi-tech countries.  

But, the home countries suffer loss as their skilled pupils who have received knowledge and expertise in their home country go and serve the other countries due to better opportunities available. A skilled individual can add to the technological advancement of a country as his/her expertise can be used to facilitate the home country and its companies.

Sometimes the individuals attend training and education programs sponsored by the government, but when they receive a chance to serve their own country they shift abroad due to better opportunities available, this leads to a huge loss for the government. Imagine skilled pupils like doctors, engineers, scientists, management trainees and other educated people serving their own country instead of working for other countries.

The reasons that are responsible for brain drain are lack of good employment opportunities, poor remuneration, lack of facilities, low standard of living, deep workload, inadequate management, problems like violence, crime, corruption and poor health facilities.

Why good communication skills are essential ?

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Communication is a vital aspect which decides the fate of a person accordingly. It portrays the confidence level, as well as is a device to measure the nature and characteristic of an individual. Communication is a two way process in which a listener and a speaker are involved. The trait of a good communicator is that, when  a listener is able to comprehend the ideas of the speaker.

According to professional perspective, the employers seek good communication skills in their employees, so that they are able to build up an efficient team as communication among hierarchy members is carried out effectively. Also, good communication is required while dealing with the suppliers and the clientele in order to have cordial relations with them.  The better communication skills you will have the better will be your relations with others, as everyone appreciates high-quality communiqué that supports organizations in their connections.

Good communication skills results in comprehensive approach where employees and colleagues are provided with proper feedback to appreciate and enhance their performance. Moreover, it enhances the team morale where everyone works together for the betterment of the organization as a whole.

The most important thing about good communication skills is that it depicts the confidence level of an individual. The more clear and transparent one will be in his/her communication the more opportunities he/she will receive. Also, being a manipulative leader can also give you an edge in certain circumstances.  

The foremost thing to be noticed is that to become a good communicator, one has to be a good listener too. A quiet and calm listener can comprehend things well and can further communicate in the most appropriate manner.

Multinational Corporations

A multinational corporation is a conglomerate that functions and operates in several other countries besides the home country. These MNCs retains an influential sphere on the global as well as local economies.  Countries experience benefits from these MNC’s in terms of globalized relations, consumer benefits, employment opportunities and many others. Similarly their entrance could be a threat on local companies as their commencement would lead to more competition.

To take a closer glance on the MNCs impact on host countries lets first discuss its positives that could help in the growth and development of host country.

• First of all MNCs encourages foreign trade which make sure inflow of foreign capital that could lead to country’s advancement.

• Their entrance in an economy ensures research and development in the host country which flourishes its infrastructure and other concerned domains.

• MNCs not only contribute and encourage financial resources but also develop expertise as well as entrepreneurial propensity among the citizen of host country.

• MNCs tax payments help the government of host countries to generate enormous revenues which can be used for further development of a country.

• Employment opportunities are generated with international standards.

• Also standard of living of a country increases due to latest services and technologies used by these countries.

In contrast MNCs have their drawback too:

• The MNCs sometimes become a threat to the local companies and hinder their expansion.

• Also, sometimes they reinvest their revenues in order to expand their projects and the government remains devoid of generating revenues.

• With higher income packages they attract the intellectual youth of the nation and so the local organizations suffer the loss.

• Also, their distribution of income results in economic inequalities due to the high packages offered as their employees encompass superiority complex.

•  Also, with their intensive technology they discourage manual workforce and leads to unemployment.

• Due to monopoly these MNCs exploit the regional market.

Curriculum Vitae

A Curriculum Vitae (CV), also known as resume, includes an individual’s personal, educational and professional record which includes name, contact information, educational qualification, awards and honors, experience, affiliation and other  professional details.

To start with one should have a clear outline of the job position he/she is applying for so that the CV is developed on its basis. As different job require different set of skills so the aspirant should build up the CV accordingly. It is up to you to provide your personal information in the beginning or at the end of your CV.

Personal Information

Personal information includes your name, date of birth, contact number, email address and house address.  If you are providing your personal information at the end, do mention your name and email in the beginning.

Education and Qualification

Next is your educational qualification where you will have to mention your preceding degrees, subjects and university.  Do mention your grades or percentage unless poor.

Work Experience

Next is your work history, if you have any experience of training or work mention your designation, company’s name and duration of your work or training.

After that mention your skills, in this section write down the skills that you possess and are related to the job profile.  Here you can talk about the knowledge of languages, or knowledge of any addition course.

Interests

Then is interest section where you will talk about your hobbies and interests. Remember talk about the interests that you are well aware of as the interviewer can interrogate you on your interests.  You can also talk about the interests that are related to you job.

Social Issue: Corporal Punishment

It is a form of punishment inflicted on body or in simple words physical punishment. This punishment could be on the domestic scale, in school or by permission of the court.  However, this technique of punishment is often censured at the domestic, school or social level but still this practice has housed in our society.

People who believe in corporal punishment has a notion that through this they can deter the faults, as fear of punishment would alert the victim and he or she will not indulge in wrong doings. This is the reason why teachers at school and parents often thrash their child by slapping or sometimes they even make use of belts, sticks, slippers etc.  Also, when children do not comprehend what their parents and teachers say, the latter is left with no other option to make the former understand in a better way than this. This mode is considered as the best way to instill discipline in a culprit.

However, this mode of punishment can make the child or a culprit more obstinate and sometimes when they receive regular thrashing they become habitual and so even the thrashing doesn't have any effect on them.  Sometimes, the culprit inducts the feeling of rage and becomes fiercer.  Also, it lowers the confidence and self-respect of the victim which leaves a negative impact. Many times corporal punishment is smeared unnecessarily and the sufferer is victimized without any fault.

Such activities should be undertaken in rare or extreme cases when the individual is not able to figure out the scenario even after trying different approaches. Physical punishment should be the last option to make someone understand.

Social Issue: Capital Punishment

Capital punishment is an act of putting the life to death or execution of a person on courts order, for some heinous crime.  It is the eventual decision of a government and is taken in extreme cases.  This decision faces criticism and is considered unethical, as many social organizations appose its implementation.

As exclaimed earlier, this kind of punishment is considered for criminals who have engaged in the most atrocious crimes and are a threat to the society. Also, this punishment is measured as a paradigm for other criminals, to make them realize the penalty of the crime that could cost them their life.

Most of the criminals are penalized with imprisonment or other punishment just to give them another chance to make the most from the new opportunity provided to lead a better and ethical life. But death sentence or capital punishment is often believed to be an eye for an eye justice where a murderer is exposed to death sentence.  Also, this punishment could be applied for the criminals engaged in any kind of assault or any other treacherous activity.

The activists who oppose this penalty often deem it as an inhumane activity, as it breaches human rights. In their viewpoint even life imprisonment could be an appropriate method of punishing such criminals since suffering is more in such cases. Also, the criminal is not given a time to repent for his/her wrongdoings.

This type of death penalty has always been a debatable issue and taking someone’s life should be left in the hands of nature.