Ethics Current Affairs for UPSC

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

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

Youth suicides tell a grim story that society, policy must heed, Pg12

Youth suicides in India highlight societal pressures, oppressive norms, and the urgent need for social transformation and policy reforms.

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

23 Mar, 2026

Youth suicides tell a grim story that society, policy must heed, Pg12

Youth suicides in India highlight societal pressures, oppressive norms, and the urgent need for social transformation and policy reforms.

23 Mar, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Why OpenAI, Anthropic are hiring chemical, weapons experts, Pg15

AI firms hire weapons experts amidst concerns over AI's military use in US-Iran conflict, raising ethical dilemmas and security risks.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

19 Mar, 2026

Why OpenAI, Anthropic are hiring chemical, weapons experts, Pg15

AI firms hire weapons experts amidst concerns over AI's military use in US-Iran conflict, raising ethical dilemmas and security risks.

19 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Beginning and end, Pg6

Supreme Court upholds right to die with dignity, allowing withdrawal of life support for patients in persistent vegetative state.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

17 Mar, 2026

Beginning and end, Pg6

Supreme Court upholds right to die with dignity, allowing withdrawal of life support for patients in persistent vegetative state.

17 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies passive euthanasia, emphasizing patient's right to die with dignity and simplifying procedures for end-of-life decisions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

15 Mar, 2026

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies passive euthanasia, emphasizing patient's right to die with dignity and simplifying procedures for end-of-life decisions.

15 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

13 Mar, 2026

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

13 Mar, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

In a world of hard power, who sets the terms for AI?, Pg13

US military designates Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' over AI use, sparking debate on AI governance and military applications.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

12 Mar, 2026

In a world of hard power, who sets the terms for AI?, Pg13

US military designates Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' over AI use, sparking debate on AI governance and military applications.

12 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, directs Centre to legislate on the sensitive issue of end-of-life care and living wills.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

12 Mar, 2026

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, directs Centre to legislate on the sensitive issue of end-of-life care and living wills.

12 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state, urges Centre to enact comprehensive law on end-of-life care.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

12 Mar, 2026

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state, urges Centre to enact comprehensive law on end-of-life care.

12 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

7 Mar, 2026

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

7 Mar, 2026

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

The legality of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, Pg12

Debate erupts over legality of US-Israel strikes on Iran after school bombing, raising questions on international law compliance.

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

6 Mar, 2026

The legality of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, Pg12

Debate erupts over legality of US-Israel strikes on Iran after school bombing, raising questions on international law compliance.

6 Mar, 2026

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

Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8

Escalating climate crisis necessitates a fundamental renegotiation of international legal principles, including statehood criteria, maritime boundaries, and permanent sovereignty over natural resources, to address unprecedented risks like sea-level rise and climate-induced migration.

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

5 Mar, 2026

Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8

Escalating climate crisis necessitates a fundamental renegotiation of international legal principles, including statehood criteria, maritime boundaries, and permanent sovereignty over natural resources, to address unprecedented risks like sea-level rise and climate-induced migration.

5 Mar, 2026

Ethics

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

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

Passive Euthanasia, Pg6

Passive Euthanasia, Pg6

The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7

The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Youth suicides tell a grim story that society, policy must heed, Pg12

Youth suicides tell a grim story that society, policy must heed, Pg12

Why OpenAI, Anthropic are hiring chemical, weapons experts, Pg15

Why OpenAI, Anthropic are hiring chemical, weapons experts, Pg15

​Beginning and end, Pg6

​Beginning and end, Pg6

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

In a world of hard power, who sets the terms for AI?, Pg13

In a world of hard power, who sets the terms for AI?, Pg13

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

The legality of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, Pg12

The legality of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, Pg12

Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8

Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8

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