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Jharkhand’s alleged treasury scam exposes system’s vulnerabilities

Source: IESubject: Corruption Context: Jharkhand is currently grappling with a significant financial scandal involving the alleged siphoning of approximately ₹50 crore from state treasuries across multiple districts. Jharkhand’s alleged treasury scam exposes system’s vulnerabilities About Jharkhand’s alleged treasury scam exposes system’s vulnerabilities: What it is? The IFMS is a comprehensive computerized platform implemented by the …

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Sexual Harassment at Workplace

Source:  BS Subject:  Ethics – Work Culture Context: The alleged sexual harassment case at the Tata Consultancy Services Nashik unit has reignited national debate on workplace dignity, institutional silence, and the ethical failure of organizations to ensure safe spaces for women. About Sexual Harassment at Workplace: What it is? Sexual harassment at workplace refers to …

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Corporate Governance in India

Source:  ET Subject:  Corporate Governance Context: The SEBI Chairman, recently emphasized at the CII 19th Corporate Governance Summit that while regulations provide a framework, the actual quality of governance depends on the active accountability and diligence of independent directors and board management. About Corporate Governance in India: What is Corporate Governance? Corporate Governance is the …

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Politicization of Anti-Corruption Bodies

Source:  TH Subject:  Governance/Non partisanship Context: The high-profile Delhi excise policy corruption case recently collapsed after a trial court declined to even frame charges, citing a lack of prima facie evidence of bribery or conspiracy. About Politicization of Anti-Corruption Bodies: What are Anti-Corruption Bodies? Anti-corruption bodies are specialized institutional mechanisms designed to prevent, detect, and …

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Morality and War

Source:  NDTV Subject:  Ethics and morality Context: China has condemned a deadly missile strike on a school in southern Iran, calling it a breach of the bottom line of morality after reports indicated at least 165 people, including many children, were killed. About Morality and War: What it is? Morality in war refers to the …

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Supreme Court applies passive euthanasia framework for first time

Source:  IE Subject:  Applied ethics Context: The Supreme Court of India, for the first time, applied its passive euthanasia framework to allow the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who had been in a persistent vegetative state for 13 years. About Supreme Court applies passive euthanasia framework for first time: What is Euthanasia? …

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Ethics in Research

Source:  TI Subject:  Applied Ethics Context: Concerns over plagiarism and declining research ethics in Indian universities have resurfaced after discussions at academic forums. The debate gained attention following controversies such as the Galgotias University incident at the India AI Summit, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen ethical standards in research. About Ethics in Research: What …

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India’s New Standards for Cloud, Data Centre, and Ethical AI

Source:  LM Subject:  Applied ethics/ Governance Context: The Indian government, through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), notified the nation’s first-ever standards for cloud computing, data centre performance, and ethical AI deployment. About India’s New Standards for Cloud, Data Centre, and Ethical AI: What it is? The notification under the BIS Rules, 2018, establishes a …

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India’s Rank 91st in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

Source:  NIE Subject:  Corruption Context: India has climbed to the 91st position on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), reflecting a slight improvement from its 96th rank in the previous year. Despite this five-place rise, India’s score of 39 remains below the global average, highlighting that corruption is still viewed as a deep-rooted structural challenge. …

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Digital Governance

 Source:  DH Subject:  Governance Context: India’s draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 have reignited debate in February 2026 over how to effectively curb deepfakes and synthetically generated content. The discussion has now shifted from platform takedowns to the urgent need for content provenance, mandating traceable digital tags or watermarks on all AI-generated media. About …

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Shaping the Future of CSR

Source: ET Subject: Corporate Governance Context: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is undergoing a strategic shift globally and in India, with 2026 projected as a turning point where CSR moves from peripheral philanthropy to a core business imperative. About Shaping the Future of CSR: What is CSR? CSR is a business model where companies integrate social …

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Accountability in Democratic Institutions

Source:  TI Subject:  Accountability Context: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently addressed the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC) in New Delhi. He emphasized that the legitimacy of democratic institutions depends on their ability to remain transparent, inclusive, and accountable amidst the rise of AI and social media. About Accountability in Democratic Institutions: …

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Attitude beats aptitude in the modern workplace

Source:  NIE Subject:  Attitude Context: An article highlights why attitude increasingly determines early-career success, even when skills are comparable. The discussion gains relevance amid AI-driven workplaces where adaptability, ownership and coachability matter as much as technical ability. About Attitude beats aptitude in the modern workplace: What it is? Attitude beating aptitude refers to the growing …

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Beyond Algorithms: Why Thought Still Defines Being

Source:  DD News Subject:  Applied Ethics Context: Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation are challenging long-held ideas about thought, consciousness, and human uniqueness, reviving debates once central to philosophy. At the same time, the decline of philosophy in public discourse has raised concerns about society’s ethical and intellectual preparedness for technological change. About Beyond …

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“Ethical failure often begins with erosion of judgment rather than absence of integrity”. Examine the ethical vulnerability of public servants to financial inducements. Analyse how cognitive biases can compromise moral decision-making.

Q7. “Ethical failure often begins with erosion of judgment rather than absence of integrity”. Examine the ethical vulnerability of public servants to financial inducements. Analyse how cognitive biases can compromise moral decision-making. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent instances of ethical breakdown among senior public officials highlight how lapses in …

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Educational Excellence Without Ethics

Source:  HT Subject:   Role of Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values. Context: A series of recent incidents—caste humiliation in elite services, violence by professionals, and ethical collapse in institutions—has renewed debate on the dangers of excellence without ethics. About Educational Excellence Without Ethics: Why Education Cannot Be Ethically Neutral? Education shapes power, not just skill: Professionals …

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Media Ethics

Source:   AN Subject:  Applied Ethics Context: Leaked hospital footage of veteran actor Dharmendra, widely circulated by paparazzi and some media outlets, triggered a public outcry over intrusion into privacy and “death rumours”. About Media Ethics: Media ethics is the set of moral principles and professional standards that guide journalists and media organizations in how they …

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Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy

Syllabus: Applied Ethics Source:  TOI Context: Article in news revisited how Ayurveda and ancient Indian philosophy embed environmental ethics in the triad of water, soil, and spirit—a timely reminder as India advances climate resilience and sustainable farming goals. About Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy: What it is? It is a moral framework that perceives nature …

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