Author: Prince

Weekly Current Affairs (5-6 October 2024)

1. Why in News? On October 3, 2024, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) report, calling the organization biased and politically motivated. 2. Key...

Simultaneous Elections

Simultaneous Elections 1. Simultaneous Elections Proposal: The Union Cabinet has reportedly cleared a proposal for holding simultaneous elections in India. This recommendation comes from a high-level committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind....

Ethical Issues for UPSC Ethics Paper

Ethical issues in the private sector 1. Corporate Governance: Issue: Lack of transparency, accountability, and responsibility in decision-making. Example: Insider trading, manipulation of financial statements, and executive-level fraud (e.g., Satyam scandal). 2. Environmental Responsibility:...

Prime Minister vs President Visits

The visits of the Prime Minister and the President of India to foreign countries serve different purposes and reflect their distinct roles within the Indian government. 1. Prime Minister’s Visits:    – Diplomatic and...

Types of Bails

Types of Bails 1. Statutory Bail Statutory bail is granted when the investigation is not completed within a specified period as mandated by law. For example, under Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code...