Current Affairs 09 March 2026
Content India routs New Zealand, defends T20 World Cup Source : The Hindu Context Relevance GS I – Society GS II – Governance Practice Question Q1.“Sports achievements contribute not only to national pride but also to economic growth and diplomatic influence.” Discuss with reference to India’s cricket ecosystem.(250 Words) Institutional and Governance Framework of Cricket […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 March 2026
Content One Nation, One Election — remedy worse than disease Basics & Concept Relevance GS I – Society GS II – Polity & Governance Practice Question Q.“One Nation One Election may improve administrative efficiency but risks undermining federalism and parliamentary accountability.” Critically examine. (250 words) Constitutional and Legal Framework Key Provisions of the ONOE Constitutional […]
PIB Summaries 09 March 2026
Content International Women’s Day 2026 Concept & Historical Evolution Relevance GS I – Society GS II – Polity & Governance Practice Question Q.“Gender equality is central to inclusive development.” Examine the role of policy initiatives in advancing women-led development in India. (250 words) Theme of International Women’s Day 2026 Global Campaign – “Give to Gain” […]
Static Quiz 09 March 2026 (Medieval History)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Hoysala dynasty: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Q1. (A)Explanation: Q2. With reference to Hoysala architecture, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and […]
Chapter 6 Section 12: Corporate Governance
GS Paper 4 · Chapter 6 · Ethics & Integrity Corporate Governance — Principles, Structural Failures, CSR, Sustainability & the Twin Pillars of Integrity “The ethical stewardship of institutional power — how governance structures enforce accountability, protect weaker stakeholders, and translate organisational values into conduct.” What You Will Learn in This Section This page covers […]
Chapter 6 Section 11: Ethical Issues in International Relations & Funding
GS Paper 4 · Chapter 6 · Ethics & Integrity Ethical Issues in International Relations & Funding — National Interest, Just War Theory, Refugees & Aid Ethics “Every foreign policy decision is an ethics decision — between the moral claims of one’s own citizens and the moral claims of all humanity. This section maps that […]
Chapter 6 Section 10: Strengthening Ethical and Moral Values in Governance
GS Paper 4 · Chapter 6 · Ethics & Integrity Strengthening Ethical and Moral Values in Governance — Service Vocation, Institutional Mechanisms, Mission Karmayogi & Politicisation of Bureaucracy “Values without institutions erode; institutions without values become hollow shells. The goal is alignment — right conduct produced not by supervision alone, but by internalised commitment, visible […]
Chapter 6 Section 9: Accountability & Ethical Governance
GS Paper 4 · Chapter 6 · Ethics & Integrity Accountability & Ethical Governance in Public Administration “Power without answerability corrupts silently. Ethical governance is not an aspiration — it is a system of enforceable obligations that converts good intent into verifiable conduct.” What You Will Learn in This Section This page covers Section 6.9 […]
Chapter 6 Section 8 (Part B): Draft Public Services Bill · Codes of Ethics & Conduct
GS Paper 4 · Chapter 6 · Section 6.8 (Part B) Draft Public Services Bill · Codes of Ethics & Conduct · 1997 Initiative · 2nd ARC India’s civil services have always had rules against wrongdoing, but never a statute defining what values officers must stand for. This chapter traces the century-long attempt to bridge […]
Chapter 6 Section 8 (Part A): Existing Regulatory Framework — CCS & AIS Conduct Rules
GS Paper 4 · Chapter 6 · Ethics & Values in Public Administration Existing Regulatory Framework for Ethical Standards — CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, AIS (Conduct) Rules 1968, Rule 7 & The Compliance Trap “You do not need a code of conduct if you have a code of ethics — but you need both when […]