Ethics Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

8 Aug, 2026

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

8 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Only 813 good Samaritans rewarded in five years under Rah-Veer scheme despite rising road fatalities, highlighting implementation challenges and public hesitation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

7 Aug, 2026

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Only 813 good Samaritans rewarded in five years under Rah-Veer scheme despite rising road fatalities, highlighting implementation challenges and public hesitation.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

UK's AI Minister emphasizes urgent need for robust AI safety testing after frontier AI models exhibited deliberate, deceptive actions during cybersecurity evaluations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

7 Aug, 2026

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

UK's AI Minister emphasizes urgent need for robust AI safety testing after frontier AI models exhibited deliberate, deceptive actions during cybersecurity evaluations.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Accountability and Ethical Governance

Govt Deep-Tech Fund: Rs 2,192 Cr Cleared, 62% Goes To Firms Linked To Panel That Chose Them, Pg1

Government's deep-tech fund faces scrutiny as Rs 2,192 crore allocation sees 62% go to firms linked to selection committee members, raising conflict of interest concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Accountability and Ethical Governance

7 Aug, 2026

Govt Deep-Tech Fund: Rs 2,192 Cr Cleared, 62% Goes To Firms Linked To Panel That Chose Them, Pg1

Government's deep-tech fund faces scrutiny as Rs 2,192 crore allocation sees 62% go to firms linked to selection committee members, raising conflict of interest concerns.

7 Aug, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Emotional Intelligence, Concepts and Applications in Administration

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

Supreme Court releases new gender sensitivity report for judges, emphasizing emotional quotient and compassionate practices for sexual assault survivors, differing from 2023 language guide.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Emotional Intelligence, Concepts and Applications in Administration

6 Aug, 2026

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

Supreme Court releases new gender sensitivity report for judges, emphasizing emotional quotient and compassionate practices for sexual assault survivors, differing from 2023 language guide.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Parliament Question: Mission Karmayogi & iGOT Digital Capacity Building

Mission Karmayogi's iGOT platform rapidly expands, onboarding all states/UTs, integrating AI for civil services capacity building, linking training to annual appraisals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Mission Karmayogi & iGOT Digital Capacity Building

Mission Karmayogi's iGOT platform rapidly expands, onboarding all states/UTs, integrating AI for civil services capacity building, linking training to annual appraisals.

6 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Force of Law, Pg6

Concerns rise over Delhi Police's arbitrary actions against student protesters, including use of dubious surveillance and alleged assault, challenging rule of law and accountability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

1 Aug, 2026

Force of Law, Pg6

Concerns rise over Delhi Police's arbitrary actions against student protesters, including use of dubious surveillance and alleged assault, challenging rule of law and accountability.

1 Aug, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

UN warns West Bank violence and illegal Israeli occupation are escalating, urging international action two years after ICJ ruling.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

30 Jul, 2026

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

UN warns West Bank violence and illegal Israeli occupation are escalating, urging international action two years after ICJ ruling.

30 Jul, 2026

Attitude, Content, Structure and Function

ICMR's cervical cancer pill shows promise by stopping HPV from turning cancerous, Pg9

ICMR's SHeTA2 oral pill shows breakthrough potential, halting cervical cancer by blocking HPV's cancer-causing proteins, offering a cost-effective, home-based treatment.

Attitude, Content, Structure and Function

29 Jul, 2026

ICMR's cervical cancer pill shows promise by stopping HPV from turning cancerous, Pg9

ICMR's SHeTA2 oral pill shows breakthrough potential, halting cervical cancer by blocking HPV's cancer-causing proteins, offering a cost-effective, home-based treatment.

29 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Over 70% of police back immunity for using force, Pg7

Over 70% of police personnel endorse immunity for using force, revealing institutional disregard for due process and human rights, raising serious governance concerns.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

29 Jul, 2026

Over 70% of police back immunity for using force, Pg7

Over 70% of police personnel endorse immunity for using force, revealing institutional disregard for due process and human rights, raising serious governance concerns.

29 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

Jantar Mantar protests reveal critical policing gaps; experts urge Delhi Police to revamp crowd control, social media intelligence, and pre-emptive political engagement for future demonstrations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

27 Jul, 2026

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

Jantar Mantar protests reveal critical policing gaps; experts urge Delhi Police to revamp crowd control, social media intelligence, and pre-emptive political engagement for future demonstrations.

27 Jul, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela formally notifies UN of its "irrevocable" withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging "geographical bias" against Global South nations.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

26 Jul, 2026

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela formally notifies UN of its "irrevocable" withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging "geographical bias" against Global South nations.

26 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Corporate Governance

Can airport operator own airline? Concerns over fair access, Pg17

Centre weighs policy to allow airport operators to own airlines, sparking intense debate over fair competition and potential conflict of interest in the aviation sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Corporate Governance

25 Jul, 2026

Can airport operator own airline? Concerns over fair access, Pg17

Centre weighs policy to allow airport operators to own airlines, sparking intense debate over fair competition and potential conflict of interest in the aviation sector.

25 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Caught on camera, Pg6

Videos reveal Delhi Police's brutal force and sexual assaults on student protesters; Supreme Court to investigate excesses.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

25 Jul, 2026

Caught on camera, Pg6

Videos reveal Delhi Police's brutal force and sexual assaults on student protesters; Supreme Court to investigate excesses.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Attitude, Content, Structure and Function

Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021

Government reiterates legal obligations for OTT platforms and social media under IT Rules, 2021, mandating due diligence against unlawful content.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Attitude, Content, Structure and Function

25 Jul, 2026

Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021

Government reiterates legal obligations for OTT platforms and social media under IT Rules, 2021, mandating due diligence against unlawful content.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethics and Human Interface

Doping setback, Pg2

India tops WADA doping report, facing reduced qualification slots; Sports Ministry plans to criminalize doping amidst 2030 CWG and 2036 Olympics bids.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethics and Human Interface

24 Jul, 2026

Doping setback, Pg2

India tops WADA doping report, facing reduced qualification slots; Sports Ministry plans to criminalize doping amidst 2030 CWG and 2036 Olympics bids.

24 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

The right to protest and the limits of police power, Pg10

Violent Delhi protest clashes ignite debate on constitutional right to assemble and police force limits, drawing High Court scrutiny into alleged brutality.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

24 Jul, 2026

The right to protest and the limits of police power, Pg10

Violent Delhi protest clashes ignite debate on constitutional right to assemble and police force limits, drawing High Court scrutiny into alleged brutality.

24 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Is corruption the biggest threat to India’s future?, Pg9

Experts warn corruption, exacerbated by RTI subversion and institutional decay, remains India's gravest threat, hindering development and denying justice to citizens.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

24 Jul, 2026

Is corruption the biggest threat to India’s future?, Pg9

Experts warn corruption, exacerbated by RTI subversion and institutional decay, remains India's gravest threat, hindering development and denying justice to citizens.

24 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: MISSION KARMAYOGI

Mission Karmayogi onboards 1.69 crore users; mandatory iGOT course completion to impact civil service APARs from 2025-26, transforming governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: MISSION KARMAYOGI

Mission Karmayogi onboards 1.69 crore users; mandatory iGOT course completion to impact civil service APARs from 2025-26, transforming governance.

24 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Saudis reach deal with US that could let them enrich uranium, Pg14

Trump administration greenlights controversial US-Saudi nuclear deal, allowing uranium enrichment for civilian reactors, raising proliferation fears amid escalating regional tensions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

23 Jul, 2026

Saudis reach deal with US that could let them enrich uranium, Pg14

Trump administration greenlights controversial US-Saudi nuclear deal, allowing uranium enrichment for civilian reactors, raising proliferation fears amid escalating regional tensions.

23 Jul, 2026

Ethics

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

Govt Deep-Tech Fund: Rs 2,192 Cr Cleared, 62% Goes To Firms Linked To Panel That Chose Them, Pg1

Govt Deep-Tech Fund: Rs 2,192 Cr Cleared, 62% Goes To Firms Linked To Panel That Chose Them, Pg1

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

Parliament Question: Mission Karmayogi & iGOT Digital Capacity Building

Parliament Question: Mission Karmayogi & iGOT Digital Capacity Building

Force of Law, Pg6

Force of Law, Pg6

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

ICMR's cervical cancer pill shows promise by stopping HPV from turning cancerous, Pg9

ICMR's cervical cancer pill shows promise by stopping HPV from turning cancerous, Pg9

Over 70% of police back immunity for using force, Pg7

Over 70% of police back immunity for using force, Pg7

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Can airport operator own airline? Concerns over fair access, Pg17

Can airport operator own airline? Concerns over fair access, Pg17

Caught on camera, Pg6

Caught on camera, Pg6

Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021

Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021

Doping setback, Pg2

Doping setback, Pg2

The right to protest and the limits of police power, Pg10

The right to protest and the limits of police power, Pg10

Is corruption the biggest threat to India’s future?, Pg9

Is corruption the biggest threat to India’s future?, Pg9

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: MISSION KARMAYOGI

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: MISSION KARMAYOGI

Saudis reach deal with US that could let them enrich uranium, Pg14

Saudis reach deal with US that could let them enrich uranium, Pg14

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