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Taking a leaf out of the European regulatory handbook, India has proposed a new digital competition law. Discuss major provisions of draft Digital Competition Bill by India. How does it prevent self-preferencing among the tech giants?

> **Topic**: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. **Topic**: Government Policies and Interventions for De...

Transfer of critical technology to developing countries like India is crucial for a sustained partnership and an inclusive future. In this regard, discuss the significance of the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). What are the hurdles in its implementation?

> **Topic: **Science and Technology **Topic: **Science and Technology **Q4. Transfer of critical technology to developing countries like India is crucial for a sustained partnership and an inclusive f...

Transfer of critical technology to developing countries like India is crucial for a sustained partnership and an inclusive future. In this regard, discuss the significance of the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). What are the hurdles in its implementation?

> **Topic: **Science and Technology **Topic: **Science and Technology **Q4. Transfer of critical technology to developing countries like India is crucial for a sustained partnership and an inclusive f...

India’s first certified Green Municipal Bond

National Medical Register

*Source: NIE* **Context:** Less than 1% of India’s doctors have applied for enrolment in the National Medical Register (NMR) eight months after its launch. **About ****National Medical Register** **(*...

ADMISSION OPEN – UPSC SECURE PERSONAL GUIDANCE (SPG) 2025 | INSIGHTS IAS

### Master UPSC Mains with the SECURE PERSONAL GUIDANCE (SPG) Programme 2025 **Course Starts on 13th January 2025** **CLICK HERE TO REGISTER** **CLICK HERE TO KNOW ABOUT COURSE FEE** Preparing for the...

“The purpose of the RTI Act is meant to further good governance but the abuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act has led to paralysis and fear”. Elaborate

**Q6. “The purpose of the RTI Act is meant to further good governance but the abuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act has led to paralysis and fear”. Elaborate [10M, 150 words]** *Reference: The H...

“The purpose of the RTI Act is meant to further good governance but the abuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act has led to paralysis and fear”. Elaborate

**Q6. “The purpose of the RTI Act is meant to further good governance but the abuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act has led to paralysis and fear”. Elaborate [10M, 150 words]** *Reference: The H...

“A Code of Ethics provides a compass; a Code of Conduct provides a map”. Discuss the distinction and their complementary roles in ethical governance. Examine their relevance in handling ethical dilemmas in public service.

> **Topic:** Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds **Topic:** Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Chart...

“A Code of Ethics provides a compass; a Code of Conduct provides a map”. Discuss the distinction and their complementary roles in ethical governance. Examine their relevance in handling ethical dilemmas in public service.

> **Topic:** Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds **Topic:** Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Chart...

India’s Waste Management Crisis

*Syllabus: Environment* *Source: TH* **Context:** A new global study in Nature names India as the world’s largest plastic polluter, emitting 9.3 million tonnes annually. • The Supreme Court’s verdict ...

India’s Waste Management Crisis

*Syllabus: Environment* *Source: TH* **Context:** A new global study in Nature names India as the world’s largest plastic polluter, emitting 9.3 million tonnes annually. • The Supreme Court’s verdict ...

“Autonomy and accountability are two essential pillars for the functioning of democratic institutions”. Critically evaluate the role of Lokpal in ensuring this balance.

> **Topic:** Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies **Topic:** Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies **Q3. “Autonomy and accountability are two essential pillars for...

“Autonomy and accountability are two essential pillars for the functioning of democratic institutions”. Critically evaluate the role of Lokpal in ensuring this balance.

> **Topic:** Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies **Topic:** Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies **Q3. “Autonomy and accountability are two essential pillars for...

“A crime against another is not just a legal failure but an ethical collapse of the individual”. Examine the ethical void in the mindset of individuals who commit repeat offenses against vulnerable persons.

**Q7. “A crime against another is not just a legal failure but an ethical collapse of the individual”. Examine the ethical void in the mindset of individuals who commit repeat offenses against vulnera...

“A crime against another is not just a legal failure but an ethical collapse of the individual”. Examine the ethical void in the mindset of individuals who commit repeat offenses against vulnerable persons.

**Q7. “A crime against another is not just a legal failure but an ethical collapse of the individual”. Examine the ethical void in the mindset of individuals who commit repeat offenses against vulnera...

Probity without accountability is an incomplete ideal in public service. Discuss. Highlight measures to institutionalize accountability.

> **Topic:** Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information **Topic:** Probity...

Probity without accountability is an incomplete ideal in public service. Discuss. Highlight measures to institutionalize accountability.

> **Topic:** Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information **Topic:** Probity...

UPSC Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS : 24 April 2025

**NOTE**: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the...

UPSC Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS : 24 April 2025

**NOTE**: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the...