Ethics

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

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7

Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.

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

2 Apr, 2026

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7

Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.

2 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

2 Apr, 2026

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

2 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Opportunity corridor, Pg6

Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

2 Apr, 2026

Opportunity corridor, Pg6

Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.

2 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Earth’s orbits are filling up because governance hasn’t kept pace, Pg2

Global space governance lags behind technological advancements, risking orbital environment; India's role in shaping ethical norms crucial amid growing commercialization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

1 Apr, 2026

Earth’s orbits are filling up because governance hasn’t kept pace, Pg2

Global space governance lags behind technological advancements, risking orbital environment; India's role in shaping ethical norms crucial amid growing commercialization.

1 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Ethics and Human Interface Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

On the implications of euthanasia, Pg8

Supreme Court's euthanasia ruling sparks debate on ethics, autonomy, and potential misuse, balancing individual rights with societal values.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Ethics and Human Interface Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

31 Mar, 2026

On the implications of euthanasia, Pg8

Supreme Court's euthanasia ruling sparks debate on ethics, autonomy, and potential misuse, balancing individual rights with societal values.

31 Mar, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

The continued pursuit of the perfect election, Pg6

Election Commission tackles '4M' challenges: Money, muscle, misinformation, MCC violations, ensuring fair polls across states and UTs.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

31 Mar, 2026

The continued pursuit of the perfect election, Pg6

Election Commission tackles '4M' challenges: Money, muscle, misinformation, MCC violations, ensuring fair polls across states and UTs.

31 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Ethics and Human Interface

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Ethics and Human Interface

31 Mar, 2026

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

31 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

Gopinathan's stalled resignation from IAS: What service rules say, Pg13

IAS officer's resignation delayed for six years, raising questions on service rules and political neutrality of civil servants.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

30 Mar, 2026

Gopinathan's stalled resignation from IAS: What service rules say, Pg13

IAS officer's resignation delayed for six years, raising questions on service rules and political neutrality of civil servants.

30 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

Passive Euthanasia, Pg6

India's first passive euthanasia case concludes as Harish Rana's family bids farewell, following landmark Supreme Court ruling on right to die.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

26 Mar, 2026

Passive Euthanasia, Pg6

India's first passive euthanasia case concludes as Harish Rana's family bids farewell, following landmark Supreme Court ruling on right to die.

26 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Corporate Governance

The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates environmental CSR, shifting focus from charity to constitutional duty for ecological restoration and corporate accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Corporate Governance

25 Mar, 2026

The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates environmental CSR, shifting focus from charity to constitutional duty for ecological restoration and corporate accountability.

25 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

25 Mar, 2026

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.

25 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Harish Rana, first in country to get passive euthanasia nod, dies, Pg1

Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia recipient, dies after SC order; landmark case expands patient rights and eases procedures.

Health Sector Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

25 Mar, 2026

Harish Rana, first in country to get passive euthanasia nod, dies, Pg1

Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia recipient, dies after SC order; landmark case expands patient rights and eases procedures.

25 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

24 Mar, 2026

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

24 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Corporate Governance

Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6

Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Corporate Governance

24 Mar, 2026

Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6

Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.

24 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Accountability and Ethical Governance Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

SEBI revamps framework on conflict of interest, enhances ease of doing biz, Pg13

SEBI overhauls conflict-of-interest guidelines for top officials, restricts equity trading, and eases FPI cash market transactions.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Accountability and Ethical Governance Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

24 Mar, 2026

SEBI revamps framework on conflict of interest, enhances ease of doing biz, Pg13

SEBI overhauls conflict-of-interest guidelines for top officials, restricts equity trading, and eases FPI cash market transactions.

24 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

23 Mar, 2026

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.

23 Mar, 2026