Ethics Current Affairs for UPSC

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

DPDP Act does not ‘dilute’ RTI Act, A-G says in opinion, Pg10

Attorney-General asserts DPDP Act doesn't weaken RTI, citing Section 8(2) allowing disclosure when public interest outweighs privacy concerns.

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

10 Jan, 2026

DPDP Act does not ‘dilute’ RTI Act, A-G says in opinion, Pg10

Attorney-General asserts DPDP Act doesn't weaken RTI, citing Section 8(2) allowing disclosure when public interest outweighs privacy concerns.

10 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

10 Jan, 2026

Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

10 Jan, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Ethics and Human Interface

There are no easy villains or answers, Pg11

Gig workers' strike exposes the dark side of India's booming gig economy, demanding fair wages and social security.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Ethics and Human Interface

9 Jan, 2026

There are no easy villains or answers, Pg11

Gig workers' strike exposes the dark side of India's booming gig economy, demanding fair wages and social security.

9 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

8 Jan, 2026

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

8 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

India’s academic openness under strain, Pg9

Academic freedom in India faces challenges as critical scholars encounter visa issues, impacting intellectual diversity and global research collaboration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

7 Jan, 2026

India’s academic openness under strain, Pg9

Academic freedom in India faces challenges as critical scholars encounter visa issues, impacting intellectual diversity and global research collaboration.

7 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

What does the SHANTI Bill change?, Pg10

SHANTI Bill opens India's nuclear sector to private investment, aiming for energy security and reduced fossil fuel dependence.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

6 Jan, 2026

What does the SHANTI Bill change?, Pg10

SHANTI Bill opens India's nuclear sector to private investment, aiming for energy security and reduced fossil fuel dependence.

6 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Accountability and Ethical Governance

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Jan, 2026

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

6 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Corporate Governance Citizen's Charters and Quality of Service Delivery

Mis-selling in insurance a significant concern: IRDAI, Pg13

IRDAI flags mis-selling concerns as grievances rise; insurance penetration stagnates at 3.7% in FY25, far below global average.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Corporate Governance Citizen's Charters and Quality of Service Delivery

5 Jan, 2026

Mis-selling in insurance a significant concern: IRDAI, Pg13

IRDAI flags mis-selling concerns as grievances rise; insurance penetration stagnates at 3.7% in FY25, far below global average.

5 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

SC slams denial of bail to give accused a ‘taste of imprisonment as a lesson’, Pg8

Supreme Court rebukes prolonged pre-trial detention, upholds 'bail is the rule' principle, and grants bail in ₹34,000-crore DHFL fraud case.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

3 Jan, 2026

SC slams denial of bail to give accused a ‘taste of imprisonment as a lesson’, Pg8

Supreme Court rebukes prolonged pre-trial detention, upholds 'bail is the rule' principle, and grants bail in ₹34,000-crore DHFL fraud case.

3 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Corporate Governance

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8

Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Corporate Governance

2 Jan, 2026

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8

Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.

2 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

Ensuring that the value of all lives is the same, Pg11

Legal analysis reveals disparities in compensation for road accident fatalities, advocating for a universal 'dignity floor' to ensure equality.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

1 Jan, 2026

Ensuring that the value of all lives is the same, Pg11

Legal analysis reveals disparities in compensation for road accident fatalities, advocating for a universal 'dignity floor' to ensure equality.

1 Jan, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Political funding needs reform to protect democratic competition, Pg8

Analysis reveals BJP received disproportionate political funding via corporate donations and electoral trusts, raising concerns about fair electoral competition.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

29 Dec, 2025

Political funding needs reform to protect democratic competition, Pg8

Analysis reveals BJP received disproportionate political funding via corporate donations and electoral trusts, raising concerns about fair electoral competition.

29 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Donors should be anonymous, Pg9

Electoral bond ban flips political funding: BJP dominates with 85% share in 2024-25, opposition funding declines drastically.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

26 Dec, 2025

Donors should be anonymous, Pg9

Electoral bond ban flips political funding: BJP dominates with 85% share in 2024-25, opposition funding declines drastically.

26 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

The digital narcissus, Pg11

AI's sycophantic design poses threat to critical thinking, dissent, and intellectual evolution, potentially leading to tyranny and societal stagnation.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

25 Dec, 2025

The digital narcissus, Pg11

AI's sycophantic design poses threat to critical thinking, dissent, and intellectual evolution, potentially leading to tyranny and societal stagnation.

25 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22

SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

20 Dec, 2025

By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22

SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.

20 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Corporate Governance

Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Corporate Governance

20 Dec, 2025

Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.

20 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government