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“Public confidence in institutions is an ethical capital that can be easily eroded”. Explain this statement. Analyse how responses to economic offences affect societal trust.

**Q7. “Public confidence in institutions is an ethical capital that can be easily eroded”. Explain this statement. Analyse how responses to economic offences affect societal trust. (10 M)** *Difficult...

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“Public confidence in institutions is an ethical capital that can be easily eroded”. Explain this statement. Analyse how responses to economic offences affect societal trust.

**Q7. “Public confidence in institutions is an ethical capital that can be easily eroded”. Explain this statement. Analyse how responses to economic offences affect societal trust. (10 M)** *Difficult...

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 7 January 2026

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tip...

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 7 January 2026

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tip...

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UPSC Editorials Quiz : 10 March 2025

Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorial...

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India has inaugurated the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL)

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Government Scheme/ Miscellaneous* **Context:** India has inaugurated the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) and the world’s fifth National Primary...

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India has inaugurated the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL)

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Government Scheme/ Miscellaneous* **Context:** India has inaugurated the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) and the world’s fifth National Primary...

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Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)

*Source: NIE* *Subject: Miscellaneous/Science and Technology* **Context:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed an Aadhaar-like unique ID for electric vehicle batteries to ensure l...

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Niti Aayog’s Report: ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Universities’

***General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.*** **Introduction** • Niti Aayog’s recent report, ‘...

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Niti Aayog’s Report: ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Universities’

***General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.*** **Introduction** • Niti Aayog’s recent report, ‘...

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UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 8 March 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 8 March 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a speci...

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UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 8 March 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 8 March 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a speci...

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NAKSHA Capacity Building Programme

*Source: DD News* **Context:** The second batch of Phase 2 of the NAKSHA Capacity Building Programme, to train 128 officers in modern urban land survey techniques. **About ****NAKSHA Capacity Building...

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OGP Foundation Program for UPSC 2027 (Starts Jan 9) | Scholarship Test Results Announced

## Scholarship Test Results Announced We are pleased to announce the results of the **OGP Foundation Program for UPSC 2027 Entrance-cum-Scholarship Test** that was conducted on **2nd Jan 2025** in the...

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Digital learning platforms amplify pedagogical weaknesses rather than compensate for them. Examine the validity of this statement. Discuss its relevance for state-led online education initiatives

> **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education. **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services r...

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Digital learning platforms amplify pedagogical weaknesses rather than compensate for them. Examine the validity of this statement. Discuss its relevance for state-led online education initiatives

> **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education. **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services r...

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Symbols of privilege can quietly erode moral legitimacy in public institutions. Explain the ethical reasoning behind this view. Assess its relevance for integrity institutions in a democracy.

**Q7. Symbols of privilege can quietly erode moral legitimacy in public institutions. Explain the ethical reasoning behind this view. Assess its relevance for integrity institutions in a democracy. (1...

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Symbols of privilege can quietly erode moral legitimacy in public institutions. Explain the ethical reasoning behind this view. Assess its relevance for integrity institutions in a democracy.

**Q7. Symbols of privilege can quietly erode moral legitimacy in public institutions. Explain the ethical reasoning behind this view. Assess its relevance for integrity institutions in a democracy. (1...

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launches new logo and mascot

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launches new logo and mascot