The June month Current Affairs Magazine, covering news from The Hindu and The Indian Express, will be launched soon
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UPSC GS Paper IV (Ethics) – Case Study (20 Marks)
Q. A recent rise in food poisoning incidents across different States has exposed serious deficiencies in food safety enforcement. Investigations reveal that many food businesses operate with inadequate inspections, food testing laboratories are overburdened, and a large number of Food Safety Officer (FSO) posts remain vacant. Data also indicate that inspections and food sample testing cover only a small fraction of registered food businesses. As a result, preventable deaths and illnesses continue to occur, disproportionately affecting vulnerable sections of society.
You have recently been appointed as the Commissioner of the State Food Safety Department. Soon after assuming office, a major food poisoning incident occurs in your State, leading to multiple deaths and severe public outrage. The media accuses the administration of negligence, while food business operators resist stricter regulations, citing higher compliance costs and harassment. Your department faces staff shortages, limited financial resources, and political pressure to avoid strict action against influential businesses.
In this situation:
(a) Identify the key ethical issues and stakeholders involved in the case. (5 marks)
(b) As the Commissioner, what immediate and long-term measures would you adopt to restore public confidence and strengthen food safety governance? (10 marks)
(c) What ethical values and principles should guide a public servant while balancing public health, economic interests, and administrative constraints? (5 marks)
Q. A recent rise in food poisoning incidents across different States has exposed serious deficiencies in food safety enforcement. Investigations reveal that many food businesses operate with inadequate inspections, food testing laboratories are overburdened, and a large number of Food Safety Officer (FSO) posts remain vacant. Data also indicate that inspections and food sample testing cover only a small fraction of registered food businesses. As a result, preventable deaths and illnesses continue to occur, disproportionately affecting vulnerable sections of society.
You have recently been appointed as the Commissioner of the State Food Safety Department. Soon after assuming office, a major food poisoning incident occurs in your State, leading to multiple deaths and severe public outrage. The media accuses the administration of negligence, while food business operators resist stricter regulations, citing higher compliance costs and harassment. Your department faces staff shortages, limited financial resources, and political pressure to avoid strict action against influential businesses.
In this situation:
(a) Identify the key ethical issues and stakeholders involved in the case. (5 marks)
(b) As the Commissioner, what immediate and long-term measures would you adopt to restore public confidence and strengthen food safety governance? (10 marks)
(c) What ethical values and principles should guide a public servant while balancing public health, economic interests, and administrative constraints? (5 marks)
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Dear Students,
The purpose of this poll is to understand how many of our students are planning to appear for the UPPSC Examination along with the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
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The purpose of this poll is to understand how many of our students are planning to appear for the UPPSC Examination along with the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Based on your response, we are planning to launch a dedicated UPPSC Mentorship Programme under the guidance of experienced mentors who possess extensive expertise in both UPPSC and UPSC preparation.
Your participation will help us assess the demand and plan the programme effectively. Kindly take a moment to vote in the poll.
Your response matters!
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🚀 PRAGATI MENTORSHIP IS NOW LIVE!
Every year, thousands of UPSC aspirants study hard. Yet many fail—not because they lack potential, but because they lack the right direction, planning, and accountability.
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Every year, thousands of UPSC aspirants study hard. Yet many fail—not because they lack potential, but because they lack the right direction, planning, and accountability.
Pragati Mentorship is designed to bridge that gap.
What you'll get:
✅ Personalized study planning
✅ Weekly guidance & accountability
✅ Current affairs support
✅ Prelims + Mains integrated preparation
✅ Answer writing & regular feedback
✅ Weekly targets and performance tracking
✅ Continuous motivation and doubt support
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Admissions are now open.
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June 2026 Current affairs.. Launching tomorrow morning..
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📢 Dear Students,
We invite you to an Ethics Strategy Session by Dr. A.R. Rajah (AIR 7, UPSC CSE 2025).
This session will help you understand the right approach to GS Paper IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude), answer-writing strategy, and key insights from a top ranker's preparation journey. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn directly from one of the highest achievers in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
🗓 Date: 6 July 2026 (Monday)
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85402572273?pwd=P70VrKto32OrFF0NgGKYoLd5KB22dT.1
Meeting ID: 854 0257 2273
Passcode: 077413
⏰ Kindly join the meeting 10 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
We invite you to an Ethics Strategy Session by Dr. A.R. Rajah (AIR 7, UPSC CSE 2025).
This session will help you understand the right approach to GS Paper IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude), answer-writing strategy, and key insights from a top ranker's preparation journey. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn directly from one of the highest achievers in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
🗓 Date: 6 July 2026 (Monday)
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85402572273?pwd=P70VrKto32OrFF0NgGKYoLd5KB22dT.1
Meeting ID: 854 0257 2273
Passcode: 077413
⏰ Kindly join the meeting 10 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
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📖 Sample Pages – Drishtikon Current Affairs (June 2026 Edition)
Dear Aspirants,
We are pleased to share a few sample pages from the June 2026 Edition of Drishtikon Current Affairs for your reference.
This is a unique initiative by Pragati Mentorship, designed not merely as a current affairs magazine but as a comprehensive learning resource for UPSC Prelims & Mains.
What makes it different?
✅ Editorial Clippings Curated: We have carefully selected and compiled the most relevant articles from The Hindu and The Indian Express, saving you the effort of filtering important news.
✅ Exam-Oriented Questions: Every important issue is accompanied by UPSC-style questions to help you develop analytical thinking and answer-writing skills.
✅ Conceptual Infographics: Complex topics are presented through visually engaging infographics, flowcharts, and diagrams for faster understanding and better retention.
✅ Holistic Interlinking: Each topic is explained by connecting current affairs with the static syllabus, enabling students to understand the complete 360° perspective required in the Civil Services Examination.
✅ Prelims + Mains Integration: Facts, background, analysis, examples, and value addition are brought together in one place so that the same content becomes useful for both stages of the examination.
Our aim is to help students move beyond simply reading the news and instead learn how to analyse, interlink, and effectively utilise current affairs in UPSC preparation.
We hope these sample pages give you an insight into the quality and depth of this initiative.
Team Pragati Mentorship
Personalised. Purposeful. Powerful.
Dear Aspirants,
We are pleased to share a few sample pages from the June 2026 Edition of Drishtikon Current Affairs for your reference.
This is a unique initiative by Pragati Mentorship, designed not merely as a current affairs magazine but as a comprehensive learning resource for UPSC Prelims & Mains.
What makes it different?
✅ Editorial Clippings Curated: We have carefully selected and compiled the most relevant articles from The Hindu and The Indian Express, saving you the effort of filtering important news.
✅ Exam-Oriented Questions: Every important issue is accompanied by UPSC-style questions to help you develop analytical thinking and answer-writing skills.
✅ Conceptual Infographics: Complex topics are presented through visually engaging infographics, flowcharts, and diagrams for faster understanding and better retention.
✅ Holistic Interlinking: Each topic is explained by connecting current affairs with the static syllabus, enabling students to understand the complete 360° perspective required in the Civil Services Examination.
✅ Prelims + Mains Integration: Facts, background, analysis, examples, and value addition are brought together in one place so that the same content becomes useful for both stages of the examination.
Our aim is to help students move beyond simply reading the news and instead learn how to analyse, interlink, and effectively utilise current affairs in UPSC preparation.
We hope these sample pages give you an insight into the quality and depth of this initiative.
Team Pragati Mentorship
Personalised. Purposeful. Powerful.
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Q4. Which ancient empire exercised control over parts of Gandhara and Sindh?
Anonymous Quiz
34%
(a) Mauryan Empire
41%
(b) Kushan Empire
13%
(c) Achaemenid Empire
12%
(d) Gupta Empire