UPSC Ethics by VK IAS
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βœ…Gs4- Ethics - Values that a country stands for

πŸ…ΎοΈAn apology is a recognition of human dignity

πŸŽ–What is this Rwandan Crisis?

πŸ›‘The Rwandan genocide of April-July 1994 was the culmination of long-running ethnic tensions between the minority Tutsi community, who had controlled power since colonial rule by Germany and Belgium, and the majority Hutu. Over the course of 100 days, the tragedy took the lives of over 8 lakh people, estimated to amount up to 20% of Rwanda’s population.

πŸ›‘In June 1994, France deployed a much-delayed UN-backed military force in southwest Rwanda called Operation Turquoise– which was able to save some people, but was accused of sheltering some of the genocide’s perpetrators

⚜️Germany asked poland's forgiveness -
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⚜️George flyod case- click here

⚠️Note : International criminal court was formed after this crisis- difference b/w ICC& ICJ- click here

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βœ…Gs4- Ethics - Values that a country stands for

πŸ…ΎοΈAn apology is a recognition of human dignity

πŸ…ΎοΈMore than 100 years after the crimes committed by the German colonial power in what is now Namibia, Germany has formally recognized the atrocities committed against the Herero and Nama ethnic groups as genocide.

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βœ…GS-2 : Health- Doctors safety

βœ…Gs- 4 : Ethics


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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics - International ethics

πŸ›‘International ethics is an area of international relations theory which concerns the extent and scope of ethical obligations between states in an era of globalization.

πŸŽ–Types :

πŸ”°1) Realism : International relations are fundamentally conflictual and guided by national self-interest rooted in power and realism. According to this tradition, morality is not an essential consideration in governmental action.

πŸ”°2) Idealism : Involves moral ideals, such as peace, human rights, and global justice- Goals and means of foreign policy should be based on morality. - optimistic approach to political life, they believe peace and prosperity can be advanced when statesmen are rational and cooperate toward common goals.

πŸ”°3) Principled realism It is based on a combination of the first two. -foreign policy involves the pursuit of interests based on power as well as fundamental moral values, such as freedom, human dignity, equality, etc.


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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics / Essay- Values

βœ…What is the place of a university in inculcating value system to students?- Focus on the articulation style and development of thought process


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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics - Role models and professional integrity

πŸ›‘ The power of this headline can be felt only when you realise what it takes to shatter markets with a small gesture.

πŸ›‘A note : It takes tremendous professional integrity to say no to money and stick to your values - when someone of such a stature becomes a role model- it can inspire a generation of kids- the same applies to every field.


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βœ…Gs-4 : Conflict of Interest- example- PNB-Caryle dealing.

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What happened?- The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed PNB Housing Finance (PNBHF) to halt its Rs 4,000-crore deal with Carlyle Group. SEBI has said the allotment of preference shares goes against the lender's articles of association. ( Allegation is that PNB Housing board members who approved a deal with Carlyle group, had undisclosed connections with the Carlyle group)

πŸ›‘SEBI has a document on management of Conflict of Interest for Standard Securities
& Investment Intermediates Ltd. (SSIIL),

πŸ›‘It aims to effectively manage any conflicts of interest that may arise in carrying out its business.

πŸ›‘As a part of citizen's charter- It is important to establish this document on public domain to handle issues like this.

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βœ…Gs-4 : Example of integrity
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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics - Role models and professional integrity

πŸŽ–Example of Late shri Guruprasad Mohapatra

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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics - Ethics in governance

πŸ›‘Importance of trust in governance and public institutions

πŸ›‘Lack of trust compromises the willingness of citizens and business to respond to public policies
. Trust is the foundation upon which the legitimacy of public institutions is built and is crucial for maintaining social cohesion

πŸŽ–Police reforms :
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βœ…Gs4- Ethics - Values that a country stands for

πŸ…ΎοΈAn apology is a recognition of human dignity

πŸŽ–This was already discussed previously- Previous examples -
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βœ…Gs4- Ethics - Values in Education

πŸ…ΎοΈHow universities shape societies?

πŸ›‘New educational policy
-Issue of autonomy in NEP

⚜️Rankings attempt to introduce competition between institutions operating in quasi-market environments. Universities in independent India were based on the idea of state welfarism.

πŸ›‘The issue here : Are the processes which shape universities relevant in our times?- For example The National Institutional Ranking Framework’s (NIRF) rankings have become the big game in higher education.

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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics- Ethics of institutions and their integrity

πŸŽ–Justice as such is a moral question that needs a political solution- With an element of trust- so constitution has Functional Overlap Among Organs Of the Government - Ex : Impeachment and the removal of the judges --Yet we also need Separation of powers->to ensure necessary corrections if one organ of government makes a mistake.

⚠️But isnt it better if those mistakes are avoided in first place?- YES- but how?- Read the headline now( applies to all institutions).

πŸ…ΎοΈWhat are the values that judiciary must uphold for justice delivery? Why is it important for courts to be citizen centric?

(Seems like a Pretty straightforward question- Isn't it?Take a pen and paper, switch on your timer and try to put them as points - and do this for 20 different questions- One can understand the importance of brevity and precision in your answers then. so do you have to make notes? - I will leave it to your judgement )

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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics- case study- sherni movie

πŸ”°Example of Integrity - Environmental ethics-

πŸ”°Remember these 7 principles of ecological protection( taken from wetland international)

⚜️Seven Environmental Principles of Nature

πŸ…ΎοΈNature knows best.
πŸ…ΎοΈAll forms of life are important.
πŸ…ΎοΈEverything is connected to everything else.
πŸ…ΎοΈEverything changes.
πŸ…ΎοΈEverything must go somewhere.
πŸ…ΎοΈOurs is a finite earth.
πŸ…ΎοΈNature is beautiful and we are stewards.


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βœ…Gs-2 : IR
βœ…Gs-4 Ethics- International Ethics

πŸŽ–Humiliation as a theme in foreign policy

⚜️The central point- In international relations (IR), some states often deny the legal status of others, stigmatising their practices or even their culture. Such acts of deliberate humiliation at the diplomatic level are common occurrences in modern diplomacy.

⚜️Impact? = National pride is hurt-> Leads to aggressive Nationalism- any historical examples?- Yes- Hitler- and Nazis obsession with German pride.

⚜️The author feels that India does not have such national humiliations and whatever humiliations we had are self inflicted
or different humiliations affected different social groups unequally .

⚜️In present times- China uses its historical humiliations to build national pride. Should India take the same stance?- Author says No as it leads to jingoism. Also difficult due to inequalities.

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βœ…Gs 3- Science and Technology- Dangers posted by drones
βœ…Gs-3 : Internal Security
βœ…GS4- Ethics

πŸ…ΎοΈEthical concerns of AI-
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πŸ…ΎοΈ Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Military- click here

πŸ“PRELIMS INFO- TYPES OF UAV

πŸŽ–Regulations of UAV :

πŸ”°1) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules, 2020 :
seeks to create a framework for drones use by businesses+ Regulation of the entire value chain of Drones- Production, import, trade, ownership, establishment of the drone ports (airports for drones) and operation of UAS.

πŸ”°2) National Counter Rogue Drones Guidelines 2019: Using radar, Radio Frequency (RF) detectors, electro-optical and infrared cameras for securing critical infra that is susceptible to drone attacks- also recommends RF jammers, Global Positioning System (GPS) spoofers, lasers, and drone catching nets

πŸ“Initiatives by India :

⭕️DEW systems- anti-drone Directed-Energy Weapon (DEW) systems-
Microwave weapons
⭕️Article mentions- Israel's Smash-2000 Plus

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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics- Leadership

πŸ”°Importance of political leadership- Personality cult in shaping the role of institutions- Is it a good or bad trend?

πŸ…ΎοΈAns : In today’ democracies, we, citizens, elect individuals to represent us, to talk on our behalf. In this way, political leaders embody the beliefs, wishes, and will of populations, and must act as citizens’ representative

βœ…How can political leaders build institutions?

πŸ…ΎοΈThey do so by being an embodiment of moral values- They should be role models

πŸ…ΎοΈMorals are often subjective in nature- they can have opposition- It leads to ethical dilemmas-

πŸ…ΎοΈThus, ethical dilemma represents the search for the good, which implies to have bad consequences on others, or at least, on a part of the population.

πŸ…ΎοΈIn short , whatever stance one takes, there will be consequences in a multicultural society- Leaders shape the institutions by bringing more people on board to accept that change
βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics- Example of Integrity and commitment in public service delivery

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βœ…Gs-4 : Ethics-Values in Education

⚜️The need to embrace failure as a stepping stone of success.

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