GS Paper IV · Ethics
Ethics & Human Values 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: Examiners test how foundational beliefs guide a civil servant through complex moral choices during daily public administration tasks.
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October 2026
12 Oct 2026
Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace PrizeThe Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, recognizing her long standing commitment to human rights and international law. The award is seen as a message of peace and a validation of her work in global...
September 2026
13 Sep 2026
Civil Servants Quitting to Contest Polls Cannot Claim Reinstatement: High CourtThe Rajasthan High Court ruled that a government employee who resigns to contest elections as a candidate of a political party cannot seek reinstatement if defeated. The court upheld that active political participation while in...
August 2026
30 Aug 2026
AI Integration in Healthcare Demands Human Clinical OversightMedical experts and technologists highlighted the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical diagnostics and robotic surgeries while emphasizing that clinical practitioners must retain final diagnostic authority....
July 2026
22 Jul 2026
End-of-Life Care Must Adapt to Digital Asset LegaciesModern healthcare systems and legal frameworks are being urged to integrate digital asset management into standard end-of-life care protocols. As individuals generate vast trails of personal, financial, and emotional data, these digital...
04 Jul 2026
Judicial Integrity and the Risks of AI-Fabricated PrecedentsIn a strong observation regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal systems, the Supreme Court highlighted that the presentation of AI-fabricated judicial 'precedents' in courts amounts to criminal misconduct. While...
03 Jul 2026
Global AI Governance: Preliminary Report of the Independent Scientific PanelThe Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has released its Preliminary Report, raising concerns about unchecked artificial intelligence expansion. The editorial highlights the urgent need for international consensus,...
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Question 1 of 3
Under the National Medical Commission's (NMC) updated ethical rules, which of the following practices is permitted for registered medical practitioners?
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