Ethics

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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

Former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as new CIC, Pg5

Raj Kumar Goyal appointed as new Chief Information Commissioner, amidst dissent over candidate diversity, effective December 15, 2025.

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

16 Dec, 2025

Former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as new CIC, Pg5

Raj Kumar Goyal appointed as new Chief Information Commissioner, amidst dissent over candidate diversity, effective December 15, 2025.

16 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

IMF's 11 new conditions for cash-strapped Pakistan to avail loans, Pg20

IMF imposes 11 new structural benchmarks on Pakistan for loan access, focusing on tax reforms and governance by December.

13 Dec, 2025

IMF's 11 new conditions for cash-strapped Pakistan to avail loans, Pg20

IMF imposes 11 new structural benchmarks on Pakistan for loan access, focusing on tax reforms and governance by December.

13 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

What does Supreme Court’s ruling on narco tests mean?, Pg10

Supreme Court reaffirms ban on forced narco tests, citing constitutional violations of self-incrimination and right to privacy.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

12 Dec, 2025

What does Supreme Court’s ruling on narco tests mean?, Pg10

Supreme Court reaffirms ban on forced narco tests, citing constitutional violations of self-incrimination and right to privacy.

12 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

Underlining need for speedy trials in UAPA cases, SC says nation's security paramount, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes speedy trials in UAPA cases, balancing national security with Article 21 rights, in Jnaneshwari Express derailment case.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

12 Dec, 2025

Underlining need for speedy trials in UAPA cases, SC says nation's security paramount, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes speedy trials in UAPA cases, balancing national security with Article 21 rights, in Jnaneshwari Express derailment case.

12 Dec, 2025

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

'Have to do something': SC wants board to examine man comatose for 13 years, Pg1

Supreme Court directs AIIMS to examine comatose man, revisiting passive euthanasia legality and 'right to die with dignity'.

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

12 Dec, 2025

'Have to do something': SC wants board to examine man comatose for 13 years, Pg1

Supreme Court directs AIIMS to examine comatose man, revisiting passive euthanasia legality and 'right to die with dignity'.

12 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Accountability and Ethical Governance

SIR and the annihilation of rights, Pg7

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise threatens disenfranchisement by shifting compliance burden, mirroring exclusion tactics in welfare programs like MGNREGA.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Accountability and Ethical Governance

11 Dec, 2025

SIR and the annihilation of rights, Pg7

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise threatens disenfranchisement by shifting compliance burden, mirroring exclusion tactics in welfare programs like MGNREGA.

11 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Accountability and Ethical Governance

What the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8

Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Accountability and Ethical Governance

8 Dec, 2025

What the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8

Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.

8 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Swap app mandates for digital literacy, Pg7

Government withdraws mandatory 'Sanchar Saathi' app preloading after backlash, raising concerns over privacy, surveillance, and digital rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Right to Information and Transparency in Government

8 Dec, 2025

Swap app mandates for digital literacy, Pg7

Government withdraws mandatory 'Sanchar Saathi' app preloading after backlash, raising concerns over privacy, surveillance, and digital rights.

8 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Corporate Governance

Question mark over role of IndiGo high-profile board, its risk committee in run-up to crisis, Pg1

IndiGo faces DGCA scrutiny over flight disruptions amidst pilot shortage; board's preparedness questioned regarding new Flight Duty Time Limitations.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Corporate Governance

8 Dec, 2025

Question mark over role of IndiGo high-profile board, its risk committee in run-up to crisis, Pg1

IndiGo faces DGCA scrutiny over flight disruptions amidst pilot shortage; board's preparedness questioned regarding new Flight Duty Time Limitations.

8 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Dec, 2025

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

6 Dec, 2025