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| Dear Aspirants, Why is it so easy to copy an idea, yet so difficult to acknowledge the people or cultures behind it? This question lies at the heart of this week’s discussion in UPSC Ethics Simplified, as we revisit your ethics paper and examine themes like trust, recognition, cultural integrity, and what happens when ethical lines are crossed — as seen in the case of Prada. The series continues to highlight applied ethics topics, especially those making headlines. In recent years, the UPSC has increasingly focused on contemporary issues, posing nuanced ethical questions to candidates. We have previously explored themes like pollution, war, sports, finance, international relations, bureaucracy, and the judiciary — all through an ethical lens. These discussions are not just essential for your exam preparation; they also provide insight into the moral dimensions of current affairs. This, along with other key highlights from the past week, is a must-read for every serious aspirant. Here's everything that we covered last week for you: - UPSC Essentials Magazine (June 2025 Issue): Our Cover Story this month explores India’s linguistic landscape—constitutional mandates, classical languages, and endangered tongues. Click here to read the June 2025 issue of the UPSC Essentials monthly magazine. (Only for IE UPSC Subscribers)
- UPSC Ethics Simplified : The Prada–Kolhapuri chappals controversy - A case study in ethical branding discussed by our ethicist, Nanditesh Nilay. (Click here)
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Issue at a glance: Genetically Modified (GM) Crops and India — 4 essential questions to understand the debate — The Donald Trump administration is exerting pressure on India to open up its market to American soyabean and maize, which are both almost entirely GM produce. But what are GM crops? Here's what you must know about GM crops for your UPSC science syllabus. Roshni Yadav explains. (Click here) - The World this week: India remains confident of finalising a mini interim trade deal with the US before August 1; Trump claims BRICS is “anti-American”, threatens to impose additional tariffs on member countries; Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine, while US pledges to supply Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv; Gaza turns into “graveyard” as ceasefire talks stall; “war crimes and crimes against humanity” reported in Sudan’s western Darfur region — here is weekly roundup of key global news by Ashiya Parveen. (Click here)
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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers: Worried about your UPSC Current Affairs preparation? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits, curated by Khushboo Kumari, for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about — SDR 2025, Coastline of India, Bunker buster, Axiom-4 mission and more . (Click here) - Brush up your current affairs knowledge and consolidate your UPSC CSE Prelims preparation with this week's top 15 questions in our UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz curated by Manas Srivastava and Nitendra Pal Singh. (Click here)
- Check out our daily subject-wise quizzes by Nitendra Pal Singh. (Click here)
- Practice Mains Answer writing by following our thought process. Nitendra Pal Singh continues to provide clues from the news for your Mains answer writing. (Click here)
UPSC Key: Exclusive for Subscribers Attention! UPSC Key is all 7 days a week. Have you considered how this week's top headlines can be relevant for your exams? You can learn more through our UPSC Key by Priya Kumari Shukla. Click here to check it out! Aspirants, with the Mains examination approaching, please let us know what additional support or resources you would find most valuable for your preparation. Write to me at manas.srivastava@indianexpress.com. Waiting for you emails. Think Smart Work Hard Conquer Your Goal! Until next week, Manas Srivastava | | | |
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