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UN Launches Framework to Combat Online Misinformation

*Syllabus: Applications of Ethics/Governance* * Source: DTE* **Context: **The United Nations, led by Secretary-General António Guterres, has introduced the **Global Principles for Information Integrit...

UN Launches Framework to Combat Online Misinformation

*Syllabus: Applications of Ethics/Governance* * Source: DTE* **Context: **The United Nations, led by Secretary-General António Guterres, has introduced the **Global Principles for Information Integrit...

“Civil service reform remains the unfinished agenda of democratic deepening.” Explain past reform efforts. Identify key structural bottlenecks. Propose measures to make bureaucracy outcome-oriented.

> **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy. **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy. **Q3. “Civil service reform remains the unfinished agenda of democratic deepening.” Explain past r...

“Civil service reform remains the unfinished agenda of democratic deepening.” Explain past reform efforts. Identify key structural bottlenecks. Propose measures to make bureaucracy outcome-oriented.

> **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy. **Topic:** Role of civil services in a democracy. **Q3. “Civil service reform remains the unfinished agenda of democratic deepening.” Explain past r...

“Citizens’ Charters have often remained declarations rather than guarantees.” Evaluate the reasons and suggest measures for effective implementation.

“Citizens’ Charters have often remained declarations rather than guarantees.” Evaluate the reasons and suggest measures for effective implementation.

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 23 October 2025

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...

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 23 October 2025

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...

Son Meta Preference: Sex-Determination Rackets

*Syllabus: Issue related to children and women* *Source: FL* **Context:** Fresh crackdowns in Karnataka–Andhra, Haryana–U.P., Gujarat, and Delhi exposed cross-border sex-determination rackets despite ...

Son Meta Preference: Sex-Determination Rackets

*Syllabus: Issue related to children and women* *Source: FL* **Context:** Fresh crackdowns in Karnataka–Andhra, Haryana–U.P., Gujarat, and Delhi exposed cross-border sex-determination rackets despite ...

Water ATM Initiative

**Context:** Innovative mine-water reuse projects in Jharkhand and Maharashtra — including Water ATMs by ACIC IIT-ISM Dhanbad and mine-water fisheries initiatives — are transforming coal mine discharg...

Water ATM Initiative

**Context:** Innovative mine-water reuse projects in Jharkhand and Maharashtra — including Water ATMs by ACIC IIT-ISM Dhanbad and mine-water fisheries initiatives — are transforming coal mine discharg...

Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025

*Source: NIE* **Context:** From November 1, 2025, only officials of the rank of Joint Secretary or Director General of Police (DGP) can order the removal of online content under the new Information Te...

Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025

*Source: NIE* **Context:** From November 1, 2025, only officials of the rank of Joint Secretary or Director General of Police (DGP) can order the removal of online content under the new Information Te...

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“Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is not just about building hospitals but ensuring systems that guarantee equitable care”. Discuss the challenges and steps needed for India to achieve UHC.

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

Insights IAS Weekly Essay Challenge: Pen & Perspective | Participate and win Rs. 1000 for the Best Essay of the week

# Announcing Insights IAS Weekly Writing Essay Challenge Dear students, We all, by now, are well aware of the importance of the Essay paper in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. **The Essay paper, c...

[Early Bird Discount ends tomorrow] OGP 2025 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) – Batch 6 at Bengaluru & Online | Integrated Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025 | Starts on 24th June 2024

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[Early Bird Discount ends tomorrow] OGP 2025 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) – Batch 6 at Bengaluru & Online | Integrated Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025 | Starts on 24th June 2024

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Public Examinations (Prevention Of Unfair Means) Act 2024 notified

*Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions* *Source: TH* ** ****Context: **The Union government has implemented the **Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024**, effective fro...