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Dignity of life should take into account the ethics of letting go
The 'dignity of life' debate in India focuses on self-determination and the right to die with dignity, particularly concerning end-of-life medical interventions. Landmark Supreme Court judgments have recognized passive euthanasia and advance medical directives, shaping the legal and ethical landscape.
13 Mar 2026
SC upholds ‘right to die’ for man in vegetative state
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Ethics)
12 Mar 2026
GS IV: Ethics and Integrity
Explore key ethical concepts for UPSC GS IV, including Gandhi's non-violence, emotional intelligence, whistleblowing, ethical leadership, and accountability. Understand their relevance for effective public administration and ethical decision-making.
9 Mar 2026
Ethics Case Studies for UPSC (Paper 4)
Ethics Case Studies for UPSC Ethics has emerged as a crucial paper in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination. Within General Studies Paper IV, a significant portion is dedicated to ethics case...
18 Apr 2025
Compassion in Health Care
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a landmark report titled “Compassion and Primary Health Care,” recognizing compassion as a transformative force in health care.
13 Mar 2025
Human Values: Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers, and Administrators (GS-4)
Human values—such as compassion, integrity, justice, perseverance, and leadership—are the cornerstone of a just, peaceful, and progressive society. Throughout history, great leaders, reformers, and...
22 Nov 2024