Category: Ethics
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फियर ऑफ फाइंडिंग आउट (FOFO)
FOFO यानी ‘Fear of Finding Out’ एक उभरती मनोवैज्ञानिक परिघटना है, जिसमें व्यक्ति अप्रिय सत्य जानने के भय से जानकारी प्राप्त करने से बचता है। जानें—FOFO क्या है, FOMO से कैसे अलग है, इसके कारण, प्रभाव, और इससे उबरने की प्रभावी रणनीतियाँ। मानसिक स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता के लिए ज़रूरी विश्लेषण। FOFO (Fear of Finding Out): परिभाषा,…
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Fear of Finding Out (FOFo): Meaning, Causes & How to Overcome It
Explore the concept of FOFo (Fear of Finding Out), a growing psychological phenomenon rooted in avoidance and anxiety. Understand how it differs from FOMO, key factors that trigger it, and evidence-based strategies to overcome this behaviour for better mental well-being. Fear of Finding Out (FOFo): Definition, Difference from FOMO, Causes & Solutions In an era…
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Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 – Laszlo Krasznahorkai
Discover the life and art of Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. Explore how his long, poetic sentences, dark humour, and vision of endurance transform chaos into meaning and reaffirm the power of art in an uncertain world. Introduction In 2025, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to…
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Competitive Exams in India: Are We Measuring the Right Skills?
Devina Mehra critiques India’s competitive exams like CAT and UPSC, highlighting how speed, rote learning, and generalist selection overlook creativity, emotional intelligence, and specialised skills, leading to wasted talent and inefficiency. Introduction : Competitive Exams in India In her critique, “Competitive Exams in India: Are We Testing the Right Parameters?” (Mint, October 9, 2025), financier…
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Sportsmanship Beyond Rivalry: Lessons for Peace
Explore how sportsmanship transcends rivalries. From handshakes to history, see how respect in sport reflects national dignity and peacebuilding. Introduction Sports are often seen as games of skill, strength, and competition. Yet, they are also places where respect, dignity, and unity can shine, even between rivals. Shashi Tharoor’s “Play the Game, Not the Grudge” (The…
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H-1B Visa Fee Row: India’s Diplomacy Under Strain
The U.S. H-1B visa fee hike exposes India’s foreign policy challenges. This blog analyses India’s diplomatic failures and successes with the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, China, and Russia, while highlighting future reforms—multilateral bargaining, diaspora diplomacy, trade-migration linkages, and domestic skilling. Relevant for UPSC GS-II & GS-III. Introduction Diplomacy is not measured merely in summits, handshakes,…
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Corruption in Bureaucracy
Explore cases from Assam to Telangana, flaws in sanction rules, the criminal nexus, and India’s institutional fight against bureaucratic corruption. Context Corruption in India’s bureaucracy is neither new nor marginal. It is a systemic, deeply entrenched problem, cutting across levels of seniority and state boundaries. Recent high-profile cases in Assam, Haryana, Telangana, and Odisha have…
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Role of Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values
Context: In a shocking case that exposes a deep-rooted criminal syndicate, the Delhi Police have arrested 10 individuals, including a qualified doctor and two Ayurvedic medicine students, for their alleged involvement in a newborn trafficking ring. What is the role of educational institutions in inculcating values? Integrating Ethics into Curriculum: Ethics should not be a…
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Bathrooms as Gen Z’s Sanctuary
Gen Z turns bathrooms into safe havens for solitude and stress relief. Explore the psychology, sociology, and culture behind this unusual trend. Introduction In recent years, an unusual cultural trend has emerged: young people, particularly those belonging to Generation Z (born 1997–2012 and grown up fully digital with smartphones) are retreating into bathrooms not for…
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Navigating the Ethics of Modern Warfare
Context: The Israel-Hamas conflict has entered a new, intensified phase with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) ramping up operations in Gaza City. The situation has drawn significant international opposition, including Nobel laureates, calling for an immediate end to the “human-made humanitarian crisis.” What should be the ethical considerations while launching and sustaining the war? Christian…
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Teacher and Human Values
Context: On the occasion of Teachers’ Day 2023, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards to 81 exemplary teachers from across India. What human values does a teacher help inculcate? A teacher’s role extends far beyond academic instruction; they are the primary catalysts for value inculcation, shaping the character of students and, by extension, the…
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Decibel Dilemma
Context: In India, religious festivals are a vibrant tapestry of culture, devotion, and community celebration. However, this vibrancy often manifests as overwhelming noise—from pounding drums, blaring loudspeakers, and frenzied crowds—that transcends the boundaries of celebration and becomes a public nuisance. What factors have made religious festivals and functions noisy? Cultural Symbolism and one-upmanship: Loudness is…
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Truth Knows No Colour – UPSC Mains 2025 Essay Paper Analysis
Explore the UPSC Mains 2025 essay topic “Truth Knows No Colour” through history, science, law, and media, highlighting India’s struggle for impartial truth. Introduction The essay topic “Truth Knows No Colour” featured in the UPSC Mains 2025 Essay Paper is both timeless and urgent. It challenges aspirants to examine how truth remains impartial, universal, and…
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UPSC Mains GS Paper IV 2025
UPSC Mains GS Paper IV 2025 (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) – Complete Question Paper and Detailed Analysis Check UPSC Mains GS Paper IV 2025 (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) with complete question paper and detailed analysis. Understand trends, difficulty, and answer writing approach. Introduction UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2025 has once again tested aspirants’ ethical…
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IoT Vulnerabilities: A Growing National Security Threat
Context: The Indian government has recently placed Internet of Things (IoT) modules manufactured by Chinese companies under heightened scrutiny, recognising the potential risks they pose to national security. More on News This move follows earlier restrictions on Chinese apps and telecom equipment but has broader implications, extending to critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, smart…
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Celebrating 75 Years of the Constitution of India
Context: The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Constitution coming into effect on January 26, 1950. It provides an opportunity to evaluate India’s journey as a democratic state rooted in constitutional values. Evaluating the Journey of the Indian State Through Foundational Values Achievements: The Constitution has endured as a living document, guiding the…
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Grey Birthday for the Election Commission of India
Context: On June 17, 1949, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, while introducing the constitutional provision to establish the Election Commission of India (ECI), warned against executive interference in electoral processes. More on News He emphasised the sanctity of electoral rolls as fundamental to democracy, asserting that their independence must be protected as a fundamental right. On January…
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Climate Crisis and AI Threats
Context: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted two critical challenges facing humanity—the climate crisis and the unchecked expansion of artificial intelligence (AI)—during his speech at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Switzerland. More on News Guterres emphasised that AI must serve humanity, cautioning against its potential to be deceptive and disrupt global economies. On…
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Centre May Expand Rare Disease Care Network
Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is considering expanding the network of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for rare diseases in India. Discussions are underway to add two to three new centres to the existing 12 CoEs under the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021. Objectives of the Above Step: This move…
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Integral Humanism
Context: September 25 marks the 108th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a key figure who introduced the concept of Integral Humanism. About Integral Humanism: Upadhyaya’s philosophy of Integral Humanism emphasises unity and harmony within the individual and society. It views a person as comprising the body, mind, intelligence, and soul and stresses the…