Context: As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, a new UN Women report has warned that sexual violence against women and girls has quadrupled since the conflict began. About Sudan War and Sexual Violence Against Women: What It Is? The Sudan war began in April 2023 as an armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed …
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Anecdote: When Martin Luther King Jr. declared that “the time is always right to do what is right,” he was not offering a slogan but a moral command to history. In the segregated streets of Montgomery and the charged silence of Birmingham’s jails, King chose conscience over convenience. He believed that justice delayed was justice …
General Studies-1; Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Introduction The global discourse on assisted dying, often referred to as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), has evolved into one of the most complex ethical, legal, and social challenges of the 21st century. As several nations move toward legalization, the debate has shifted …
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Q7. What does the following quote mean to you in the present context “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity” -Nelson Mandela. Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Asked to test understanding of the ethical foundation of human rights and the relevance of dignity, equality and autonomy in …
Context: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath expressed deep concern that over 70% of India’s prison population are undertrials, most of whom remain unaware of their right to free legal aid, as revealed in a NALSAR University of Law report on fair trial practices. About NALSAR University of Law report on fair trials: What it is? …
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Context: UNESCO has adopted the world’s first global ethical standards on neurotechnology, addressing privacy, human rights, and data protection amid the rapid rise of AI-driven brain–computer interfaces. About UNESCO Adopts Global Standards on Neurotechnology: What it is? An international framework issued by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to guide the ethical development, …
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Q7. What does the given quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it” -Albert Einstein Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Abiility to interpret ethical quotations and apply them in contemporary governance, constitutional, and administrative contexts. Key Demand of the question …
A thoughtful conversation on freedom, liberty, and independence—what they mean in everyday life, where their boundaries lie, and how they shape human expression and the world we build together. Freedom is more than a slogan. It’s the quiet spark behind creativity, dignity, and social progress—whether you’re in a studio, a classroom, or a public office. …
Source: IT Context: Australia has signed a $267 million deportation deal with Nauru to relocate non-visa holders, sparking criticism from refugee and human rights groups. About Nauru: What it is? Officially the Republic of Nauru, a sovereign island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. Known historically as “Pleasant Island.” Located in: Micronesia subregion …
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Q4. Explain how the adoption of AI-based criminal justice tools affects the rights of marginalised groups in India. Assess the institutional vulnerabilities that may aggravate this. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: The rising use …
GS Paper 1: Indian Society – Social Justice and Vulnerable Sections Introduction India’s prisons have long symbolized systemic neglect, overcrowding, and denial of basic human rights. The infamous Bhagalpur Blindings (1979–80) brought global attention to the barbaric treatment of inmates, marking a dark chapter in India’s prison history. Despite the Mulla Committee’s recommendations in …
Q7. In the Rathnagarh district, a custodial death has sparked intense public outrage and protests, raising critical ethical and administrative concerns. The incident took place at the Rathnagarh Central Police Station, where Ramesh, a 25-year-old laborer, was arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle. His family alleges that he was wrongfully detained due to mistaken …
Source: News on Air Context: Justice V. Ramasubramanian, former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by President. About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Established: Formed on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA). Created in accordance with the Paris …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 August 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 …
Syllabus: Ethics/ Governance Source: The Hindu Context: Hunger strikes as a form of protest have been a contentious method, raising numerous ethical questions about the treatment of strikers and the state’s response. Explanation: Definition: Hunger strikes are deliberate refusals to eat, often employed to achieve political or social goals. Historically, hunger strikes have …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance Source: PIB Context: The Vice President stressed that human rights are quintessential for the flourishing of democracy and urged every citizen to work for the protection and promotion of the human rights of others at 30th Foundation Day celebration of the National Human Rights Commission Human rights are moral …
Introduction: 10 December, 2019 marked the 71st anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration that proclaims the inalienable rights of all people. Available in more than 500 languages, today it is the most translated document in the world. This year …
