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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics Source: TH Context: The Indian regulatory body for medical education and medical professionals, the National Medical Council, has for the first time issued a set of guidelines specifying the professional responsibilities of medical students, teachers and institutions.
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: International Ethics Source: IE Context: San Francisco supervisors have backed the idea of paying reparations to Black people What are Reparations? Reparations are the act or process of making amends for a wrong. Effective and prompt reparation is intended to promote justice. Why Reparations? The state of California and …
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 4 Source: BS Context: The recent Hindenburg report on the Adani group and instances of business-political nexus have highlighted the term ‘crony capitalists’ What is Crony capitalism? A political-economic system in which success in business depends on close relationships between business people and government officials, rather than on merit and competition Examples …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface Source: Indian Express Direction: The article highlights the difference between science & religion & how they can co-exist for the development of all. Context: The Covid-19 pandemic saw widespread use of science, but it also provided a fertile ground for promoting faith and questioning science. …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Conflict Of Interest Source: Indian Express Context: The UAE, which will host this year’s annual climate change conference has named one of its ministers, Sultan Al Jaber, who is also the CEO of an oil company as the president of the conference. The fact that the CEO of an oil …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Challenges of Corruption Source: Indian Express Context: The CBI has registered an FIR against former finance secretary Arvind Mayaram for alleged cheating, criminal conspiracy, and corruption. Previously, Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal was suspended for misappropriation of funds in MGNREGA What is the case agains Mayaram? He is accused of extending …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Ethics, Morals and Religion Source: DTE, Indian Express Direction: These examples can be written in GS4 answers – on how religious leaders have a huge impact on the lives of common people. Context: Pope Benedict XVI also famously called “The Green Pope”, who was the leader of the …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Moral Thinkers Source: Indian Express, The Hindu Context: It is worthwhile to note how former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose 98th birth anniversary, was celebrated recently (December 25), played an important role in the nation’s development. Values that can be learnt from the life of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the World Source: PIB Context: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, paid floral tributes to Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India, on his Birth Anniversary. About Pranab Mukherjee: He initiated his parliamentary journey through the Rajya Sabha in 1969. …
GS Paper 4 Source: The Hindu Context: The Delhi High Court recently passed an interim order to prevent the unlawful use of Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan’s name, image and voice. The court restrained people from infringing the personality rights of the actor. Personality rights: Personality rights refer to the right of a person to …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Application of Ethics/Governance/ Source: Indian Express Direction: Examples from already serving bureaucrats or the ones who have worked towards bringing reforms in society add value to your answer. This can be used as a way forward in GS -2 Electoral reforms/ Ethics – upright public servant. Context: The Supreme …
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GS Paper 3 Source: Business Standard Direction: This can be mentioned as an example – of how elected leaders misuse their position. Context: A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice S.A. Nazeer said that there is an unwritten rule for people holding public office that they “exercise self-restriction and not blabber things” which …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Application of Ethics Source: Associated Press Context: The lone volunteer in a unique study involving a gene-editing technique has died – this has raised concerns regarding the cause behind and ethical issues behind gene editing technology. Terry Horgan, a 27-year-old died last month. He was under trial with a …
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GS Paper 4 Source: The Hindu Context: Twitter’s roughly 7,500 employees are expecting mass layoffs as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform, which he believes is essential for the company’s long-term success. Background: A layoff or downsizing is the temporary suspension or permanent termination of an employee’s or a group of …
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GS Paper 4 Source: The Hindu Context: Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a prisoner in Rohtak’s Sunaria jail and the spiritual leader of the religious cult Dera Sacha Sauda was recently granted a 40-day parole. Background: While on parole, the self-proclaimed godman has been meeting a number of politicians, holding Satsang (spiritual discourses) for …
