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Gandhi’s Inner Ethical Philosophies

*Syllabus: Ethics* *Source: TH* **Context:** The second volume of **Manu Gandhi’s diaries**, translated by **Tridip Suhrud**, provides a rare firsthand account of **Mahatma Gandhi’s**** last years** (...

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Team Initiative

*Source: BW* **Context:** The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched the Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) initiative to boost digital commerce for MSMEs.** ** **Abou...

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Andhra Pradesh Volunteer System

**Context:** The Andhra Pradesh Volunteer System, once a flagship grassroots governance model, faces uncertainty after the new government discontinued payments to over 2.6 lakh volunteers since June 2...

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“When-Listed” Platform

*Source: IE* **Context:** SEBI plans to introduce a “when-listed” platform to regulate pre-listing share trading, aiming to curb grey market activities and protect investor interests. **About the ‘Whe...

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Ethical governance requires both courage and compassion. How can the leadership examples of historical figures like Rani Lakshmibai and Mother Teresa help today’s civil servants strike this balance?

**Q7. Ethical governance requires both courage and compassion. How can the leadership examples of historical figures like Rani Lakshmibai and Mother Teresa help today’s civil servants strike this bala...

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights Mini SECURE: 25 January 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...

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What are the key factors that shape an individual’s ethical decision-making process? Analyze their relevance in public administration.

**Q7. What are the key factors that shape an individual’s ethical decision-making process? Analyze their relevance in public administration. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* > **Why the question** ...

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 23 January 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...

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“Digital health initiatives are transforming governance in the public health sector”. Analyze how interoperability and standardization can enhance the effectiveness of health services and governance in India.

> **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, e- governance. **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Servic...

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Why is transparency crucial for effective revenue management in state governments? Suggest policy-level interventions to enhance accountability.

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Q4. Why is transparency crucial for effectiv...

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Discuss the ethical challenges posed by public perception that governments and businesses serve narrow interests. How can ethical policymaking address this concern?

**Q7. Discuss the ethical challenges posed by public perception that governments and businesses serve narrow interests. How can ethical policymaking address this concern? (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: M...

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Urbanisation and Behavioural Change

*Syllabus: Urban Planning* *Source: NIE* **Context:** India’s urban population is projected to reach 40% by 2030, posing challenges like infrastructure strain and climate impact. Beyond policy and tec...

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“A structured Parliamentary calendar is vital to strengthen democracy and legislative oversight”. Discuss the merits and challenges of implementing an annual schedule for the Indian Parliament.

> **Topic:** Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning **Topic:** Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning **Q3. “A structured Parliamentary calendar is vital to str...

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UPSC : Editorial Analysis: Reviving the Right to Information

***General Studies-2; Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.*** **Introduction** • The RTI Act is a ...

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“Hate speech against women in politics erodes their representation and participation in democracy”. Analyze its impact and propose actionable solutions to combat this challenge.

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Q3. “Hate speech against women in politics e...

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“Selective enforcement of laws for individuals or entities with significant social influence raises critical ethical questions about fairness and the erosion of democratic principles”. Comment.

**Q7. “Selective enforcement of laws for individuals or entities with significant social influence raises critical ethical questions about fairness and the erosion of democratic principles”. Comment. ...

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e-Oath Against Drugs

**Context:** A de-addiction drive launched in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district yielded positive results by mobilising the youth. About 1.25 lakh people took an e-oath against the consumption of narc...

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What does the following quotation convey to you in the present context? “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it” -Thomas Paine

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Admissions Open – OGP 2026 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) Batch 2 : a full-fledged integrated classroom training program for UPSC CSE 2026 | Starts on 17th Feb. 2025

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