Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude·Current Affairs 2026

Integrity — Current Affairs 2026

Updated 5 Mar 2026

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Background (2024)

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Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 2024 Amendment

January 2024

The 2024 amendment to conduct rules strengthens integrity requirements by expanding conflict-of-interest provisions, enhancing transparency obligations, and introducing digital governance ethics guidelines. This reflects the evolving nature of integrity challenges in modern administration, particularly regarding social media use, digital asset declarations, and algorithmic decision-making transparency.

UPSC Angle: Expected questions on how new conduct rules address contemporary integrity challenges and the balance between personal freedom and professional integrity requirements

Supreme Court Guidelines on Administrative Transparency

March 2024

Recent Supreme Court guidelines emphasizing proactive disclosure and transparency in administrative decision-making directly impact integrity requirements for civil servants. The guidelines mandate that administrative decisions affecting public interest must be transparent and well-documented, reinforcing the connection between transparency and integrity in governance.

UPSC Angle: Questions likely to focus on the relationship between transparency and integrity, and how administrative decisions must balance openness with efficiency