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Ethics correspond to the Greek word “ethos” which means character,habit, way of behaviour, etc. Morals or Morality originated from the Latin word Mos which means “custom”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, stating that the country cannot have different laws for its citizens and that the Constitution requires the State to ensure a UCC. This has reignited debates, with opposition from multiple political parties and leaders, especially in the northeastern states. 

Healthcare comprises hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment.

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.

The presidency of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held in Dubai and It has called for agreement on a global target of tripling renewable energy capacity from current levels by 2030.

Biofuels are emerging as a critical avenue for the decarbonization of fossil fuels, and one of the most accessible routes to climate change mitigation.

India hosted its first G20 Summit this year.

So an analysis of India’s performance in recent decades across various socioeconomic metrics in comparison to its fellow G20 members is essential.

The Prime Minister attended the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Jakarta on 7 September 2023.

Subsidies and safety nets can lead to a culture of dependency, where people become reliant on government handouts instead of seeking employment opportunities.

The 7th of September has been recognised as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (Clean Air Day). This event recognises the importance of reducing air pollution.

Centre has set up a committee under former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the feasibility of ‘one nation, one election’.

The 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg announced that the five member grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) had invited six new members.