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“Technological sophistication without ethical restraint can magnify the scale of harm.” Comment.

Q7. “Technological sophistication without ethical restraint can magnify the scale of harm.” Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, deepfakes and digital technologies has raised important ethical concerns regarding responsibility, trust, privacy and the societal consequences of technological misuse. Key Demand of the question The …

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Digital platforms have expanded freedom of expression but weakened the culture of accountability. Analyse its implications for democratic discourse.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Q4. Digital platforms have expanded freedom of expression but weakened the culture of accountability. Analyse its implications for democratic discourse. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The rapid expansion of digital platforms has transformed democratic participation and communication, while simultaneously raising concerns regarding …

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Toyoake’s Screen Time Ordinance

Context: The Japanese city of Toyoake, near Nagoya, has enacted a local ordinance limiting residents’ screen time to two hours a day, becoming one of the first cities globally to officially encourage reduced smartphone dependence. About Toyoake’s Screen Time Ordinance: What It Is? A municipal guideline introduced in October 2025, recommending citizens—both adults and children—to …

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Misuse of professional resources for personal gain reflects a serious breach of workplace ethics. Discuss the ethical lapses involved in such behaviour. Examine how ethical infrastructure within organisations can be reimagined to prevent such misconduct.

  Q7. Misuse of professional resources for personal gain reflects a serious breach of workplace ethics. Discuss the ethical lapses involved in such behaviour. Examine how ethical infrastructure within organisations can be reimagined to prevent such misconduct. Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The recent Bengaluru crypto fraud case, where an employee misused …

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Dark Patterns

Context: Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister will hold a high-level meeting with major e-commerce stakeholders to address concerns regarding dark patterns—a growing digital consumer rights issue. About Dark Patterns: What are Dark Patterns? Dark patterns are deceptive interface designs used in websites or apps to trick or manipulate users into making decisions they would …

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