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Ex-Gratia Payment

*Source: IE* **Context:** The Ministry of Railways provided Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to families of 18 deceased in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, distributing it entirely in cash. **About ****Ex-...

Ex-Gratia Payment

*Source: IE* **Context:** The Ministry of Railways provided Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to families of 18 deceased in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, distributing it entirely in cash. **About ****Ex-...

Discuss the role of integrity and accountability as foundational values in policing. Why are ethical violations in law enforcement considered more damaging to society?

**Q7. Discuss the role of integrity and accountability as foundational values in policing. Why are ethical violations in law enforcement considered more damaging to society? (10 M)** Difficulty Level:...

Corporate Governance

*Syllabus: Corporate governance* *Source: LL* **Context:** India has witnessed a surge in corporate governance failures, with recent scandals involving Gensol Engineering, BluSmart, BharatPe, GoMechan...

Public officials misusing power for personal gain undermines the credibility of state institutions. Evaluate how regulatory coercion affects citizen trust. Suggest administrative measures to restore integrity.

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Q3. Public officials misusing power for pers...

Public officials misusing power for personal gain undermines the credibility of state institutions. Evaluate how regulatory coercion affects citizen trust. Suggest administrative measures to restore integrity.

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Q3. Public officials misusing power for pers...

“Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle”. – Benjamin Franklin

**Q7. What does the following quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M)** **“Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle”. – **Benjamin Franklin *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference:...

Code of Ethics on OTT Platform

*Syllabus: Governance & Ethics* *Source: NDTV* **Context:** The government has issued an advisory mandating OTT platforms to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics under IT Rules, 2021 to curb the spread o...

Code of Ethics on OTT Platform

*Syllabus: Governance & Ethics* *Source: NDTV* **Context:** The government has issued an advisory mandating OTT platforms to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics under IT Rules, 2021 to curb the spread o...

“When public office becomes a channel for private financial gain, governance collapses from within”. Assess the implications for civil service legitimacy.

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Q4. “When public office becomes a channel fo...

“When public office becomes a channel for private financial gain, governance collapses from within”. Assess the implications for civil service legitimacy.

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Q4. “When public office becomes a channel fo...

UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 8 Dec 2025

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions...

UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 8 Dec 2025

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions...

“Performance of duty and observance of morality are convertible terms” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Performance of duty and observance of morality are convertible terms” – Mahatma Gandhi

Transmission infrastructure is often considered the ‘Achilles’ heel’ of India’s power sector. Evaluate the challenges in power transmission and distribution, and suggest reforms to enhance efficiency and reliability.

> **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways **Q6. Transmission infrastructure is often considered the ‘Ach...

Transmission infrastructure is often considered the ‘Achilles’ heel’ of India’s power sector. Evaluate the challenges in power transmission and distribution, and suggest reforms to enhance efficiency and reliability.

> **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways **Q6. Transmission infrastructure is often considered the ‘Ach...

Ragging Complaints Surge

*Syllabus: Education* *Source: IE* **Context:** The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman, emphasized that weak enforcement of anti-ragging regulations enables perpetrators to escape accountabil...

Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM)

*Source: DD News* **Context:** The Government of India launched the **Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM)** and hosted the **First CIO Conference 2025** under the Gov.In: Harmonisation of Digital Foo...

Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM)

*Source: DD News* **Context:** The Government of India launched the **Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM)** and hosted the **First CIO Conference 2025** under the Gov.In: Harmonisation of Digital Foo...