Ethics from the News | UPSC GS-IV Answer Writing Strategy

Ethics from the News – Episode 1 (UPSC GS Paper IV)

In the UPSC Ethics paper (GS-IV), current affairs are not just information; they are evidence for your answers.
This series by Ethics101 helps you connect real news headlines with core ethical themes, so you can write stronger, well-substantiated answers in the exam.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to apply the 7-Bucket Ethics Map to organise news into exam-ready themes
Why Manipur’s e-Gazette Portal is an example of transparency and probity in governance
How Assam’s Gaja Mitra Scheme reflects compassion and human values in public life
What UP Police’s Behavioural Training shows about emotional intelligence in administration
How Mysuru’s Audio Guidance in Buses highlights inclusion and dignity
The Ethical Dilemma of the Month: UN’s Plastic Treaty deadlock in Geneva

Who should watch this video:
UPSC aspirants preparing for GS-IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude)
Candidates seeking current case studies and examples for answer writing
Students aiming to build a structured Ethics Casebook for revision

📌 Start building your own Ethics Casebook — one headline at a time.

⏱️ Timestamps are included for easy navigation.

00:00 – 02:44 | Setting the Stage
00:00 – Intro: Ethics from the News Begins
01:00 – Spotting the Headline: Where Ethics Starts
02:06 – Ethics in the News (But Most Miss It)
02:44 – The 7-Bucket Ethics Map (Your Filing System)

05:10 – 12:31 | Ethics Through Stories & Quotes
05:10 – Story 1: Manipur’s e-Gazette Portal → Probity in Governance
06:30 – Quote: Jeremy Bentham – Publicity is the soul of justice

07:17 – Story 2: Assam’s Gaja Mitra Scheme → Human Values in Public Life
08:29 – Quote: Aldo Leopold – Ethics of the Biotic Community

09:08 – Story 3: UP Police Behavioural Training → Emotional Intelligence in Administration
10:24 – Quote: Daniel Goleman – Mind with Heart

11:18 – Story 4: Mysuru’s Audio Guidance in Buses → Inclusion & Dignity
12:31 – Quote: Amartya Sen – Disability & Society

13:36 – 16:40 | Ethical Dilemma
13:36 – Dilemma of the Month: Geneva Plastic Treaty Deadlock
16:40 – What Would You Choose? Dilemma Framed for GS-IV

20:20 – 21:30 | Wrap Up & Next Steps
20:20 – Create Your Own Ethics Casebook (Simple Daily Habit)
21:30 – Closing: From Headlines to Ethics – Think Like an Officer

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