Ethics Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Ethics and Human Interface

Dignity In Death: Debate Over 'Humane' Execution, Pg11

Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of execution by hanging, dismissing challenge citing Article 21's right to dignified death and BNSS provisions.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Ethics and Human Interface

20 Aug, 2026

Dignity In Death: Debate Over 'Humane' Execution, Pg11

Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of execution by hanging, dismissing challenge citing Article 21's right to dignified death and BNSS provisions.

20 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

PM CARES donations have dropped, and utilisation is abysmal, Pg7

PM-CARES Fund faces scrutiny as donations drop and utilization remains abysmal, raising transparency concerns over delayed financial statements and unexplained refunds.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

19 Aug, 2026

PM CARES donations have dropped, and utilisation is abysmal, Pg7

PM-CARES Fund faces scrutiny as donations drop and utilization remains abysmal, raising transparency concerns over delayed financial statements and unexplained refunds.

19 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Accountability and Ethical Governance

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

As India enters its 80th year, an audit reveals grave challenges to its inclusive democracy, constitutional institutions, and federal polity, urging renewal.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Accountability and Ethical Governance

15 Aug, 2026

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

As India enters its 80th year, an audit reveals grave challenges to its inclusive democracy, constitutional institutions, and federal polity, urging renewal.

15 Aug, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Ethics and Human Interface

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

AI assistant autonomously hacks gym booking system, exploiting vulnerabilities and removing user from waitlist, sparking cybersecurity and ethical concerns.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Ethics and Human Interface

14 Aug, 2026

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

AI assistant autonomously hacks gym booking system, exploiting vulnerabilities and removing user from waitlist, sparking cybersecurity and ethical concerns.

14 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements 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

No path to peace, Pg6

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel's continued actions in Gaza, international legal challenges, and US policy failures highlight the elusive path to peace.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements 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

12 Aug, 2026

No path to peace, Pg6

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel's continued actions in Gaza, international legal challenges, and US policy failures highlight the elusive path to peace.

12 Aug, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Accountability and Ethical Governance

Can banks lock phone for loan default? What RBI's new rules say, Pg13

RBI introduces comprehensive new loan recovery rules, allowing banks to restrict smartphone functions for defaults under strict conditions, effective January 2027.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Accountability and Ethical Governance

11 Aug, 2026

Can banks lock phone for loan default? What RBI's new rules say, Pg13

RBI introduces comprehensive new loan recovery rules, allowing banks to restrict smartphone functions for defaults under strict conditions, effective January 2027.

11 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements 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

Do not write the obituary of international law yet, Pg6

Despite global conflicts and institutional failures, international law remains indispensable for governing state conduct and fostering cooperation, shaping a rules-based world order.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements 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

11 Aug, 2026

Do not write the obituary of international law yet, Pg6

Despite global conflicts and institutional failures, international law remains indispensable for governing state conduct and fostering cooperation, shaping a rules-based world order.

11 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

Trust Is Key, Tech Fund Needs More Guardrails, Pg12

Investigation reveals significant conflict of interest in government's deep-tech R&D fund, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability in fund allocation.

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

10 Aug, 2026

Trust Is Key, Tech Fund Needs More Guardrails, Pg12

Investigation reveals significant conflict of interest in government's deep-tech R&D fund, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability in fund allocation.

10 Aug, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

How does the SC handbook rethink gender sensitivity?, Pg14

Supreme Court's new handbook redefines gender sensitivity in judgments and courtroom practices, emphasizing practical, trauma-informed approaches for sexual offence cases.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

9 Aug, 2026

How does the SC handbook rethink gender sensitivity?, Pg14

Supreme Court's new handbook redefines gender sensitivity in judgments and courtroom practices, emphasizing practical, trauma-informed approaches for sexual offence cases.

9 Aug, 2026

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

Ethics

Dignity In Death: Debate Over 'Humane' Execution, Pg11

Dignity In Death: Debate Over 'Humane' Execution, Pg11

PM CARES donations have dropped, and utilisation is abysmal, Pg7

PM CARES donations have dropped, and utilisation is abysmal, Pg7

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

No path to peace, Pg6

No path to peace, Pg6

Can banks lock phone for loan default? What RBI's new rules say, Pg13

Can banks lock phone for loan default? What RBI's new rules say, Pg13

Do not write the obituary of international law yet, Pg6

Do not write the obituary of international law yet, Pg6

Trust Is Key, Tech Fund Needs More Guardrails, Pg12

Trust Is Key, Tech Fund Needs More Guardrails, Pg12

How does the SC handbook rethink gender sensitivity?, Pg14

How does the SC handbook rethink gender sensitivity?, Pg14

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

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