GS Paper IV · Ethics
Corporate Governance Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper IV)
From the syllabus: Ethics and human interface; attitude; aptitude and foundational values for civil service; emotional intelligence; moral thinkers; public service values and ethics in public administration; probity in governance
Why it matters: Aspirants should understand ethical responsibilities of business entities toward society and the environment beyond mere profit generation.
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September 2026
17 Sep 2026
Enforcement Directorate expands probe into Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code irregularitiesThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has widened its investigation into alleged procedural and financial irregularities occurring during Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) proceedings. Enacted in 2016, the IBC provides a time-bound...
10 Sep 2026
Women's Representation in Senior Corporate Roles Drops to 16.7%A study by diversity consulting firm Avtar reveals that the share of women in corporate executive roles has dropped from 20 percent to 16.7 percent. Experts attribute this decline partly to international changes in Diversity, Equity,...
August 2026
30 Aug 2026
Focus CSR Capital on Rural Technology and Job Creation: ExpertsPolicymakers have urged corporate India to steer Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds toward technology-driven, employment-generating enterprises in rural areas. Addressing an industry forum, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant...
29 Aug 2026
Re-evaluating Corporate Social Responsibility for Rural Job CreationFormer NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant stated that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending in India currently lacks deep impact and long-term job creation. He emphasized that to transition from a $4 trillion to a $30 trillion economy...
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2 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 2
Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, which of the following criteria mandates a company to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and spend on CSR activities?
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