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THE LAMP IN THE DARK – WHY INDIA NEEDS YOU In a forgotten village, where darkness ruled for decades, an old man once whispered: “Don’t wait for the sun. Be the lamp.” Years later, a young civil servant walked in. She didn’t make promises. She made things work: The Borewell ran again. The Anganwadi reopened. …

All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968

Context: Kerala has suspended two IAS officers, N. Prashant and K. Gopalakrishnan, for alleged violations of the All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968. The All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968: Ethical Standards: Officers must maintain high ethics, integrity, honesty, political neutrality, accountability, and transparency. Constitutional Supremacy: Must uphold constitutional values in all actions. Media Engagement: Officers can …

Anna Sebastian Perayil: Death Due to Overwork

Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: IE   Context: The tragic death of 26-year-old EY employee Anna Sebastian Perayil has sparked critical discussions about toxic work culture in corporate India.   Anna’s mother claims work pressure led to her daughter’s passing, highlighting issues of overwhelming workloads, long hours, and unrealistic expectations. Employees often hesitate to voice …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 September 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

UNESCO Calls for Open Science Principles in AI

Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: Unesco   Context: UNESCO urged the application of open science principles to AI, noting that AI’s “black-box” nature and dominance by private companies limit open science.   What is Open Science? Open Science is an inclusive approach that aims to make scientific research and data openly available, accessible, and reusable …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 September 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

‘Food vs Fuel’, a looming ‘Food vs Cars’ dilemma

Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: IE Context: The diversion of phosphoric acid, a key ingredient in fertilizers, for electric vehicle (EV) battery production is creating a potential “food vs cars” dilemma.   What is ‘Food vs Fuel’, a looming ‘Food vs Cars’ dilemma?   The “Food vs Fuel” dilemma refers to the conflict between using …

AI-Powered Primary-Care Physician for Every Indian

  Syllabus: Science and Technology  Source: TH Context: The ambition to provide an “AI-powered primary-care physician for every Indian” in five years raises concerns about the feasibility, sustainability, and readiness of India’s healthcare system.   Benefits of an AI-Powered Primary-Care Physician for Every Indian: 24/7 Accessibility: Provides round-the-clock access to healthcare services. Increased Efficiency: Automates …

Taliban’s new 114-page “morality law”

Source: IE Context: The Taliban’s new 114-page “morality law,” enforced by the Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, formalizes restrictions on Afghan women. The law mandates full-body veiling, with face coverings deemed essential to prevent “temptation.” A woman’s voice is considered “intimate” and is banned from public singing or reciting. Men and …

Corruption: CVC report

Syllabus: Ethics: Public Service Source: Th Context: The Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) 2023 report revealed that the highest number of graft complaints were against railway employees, followed by Delhi’s local bodies and public sector banks.   Out of 74,203 corruption complaints received, 10,447 were against railway staff, 7,665 against local bodies in Delhi, and 7,004 …

Bulldozer Justice Must End: SC Warns States

Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: HT Context: The Supreme Court warned states against demolishing properties of accused individuals without due process, calling such actions unjustified even in cases of conviction. The court plans to establish nationwide guidelines to regulate demolitions, emphasizing the need for legal procedures and protections.   In the case of “bulldozer justice” …

Queers can open Joint Bank Accounts

Source: TH Context: The Union government has clarified that individuals in queer relationships can open joint bank accounts and nominate their partners as beneficiaries. This follows the Supreme Court’s October 2023 ruling urging the government to consider equal entitlements for queer partners, though it stopped short of recognizing same-sex marriage. The ethical issues involve balancing …