{
  "id": 13695085,
  "title": "UPSC Ethics Simplified: What makes a good journalist? Philosophers’ lessons that hold true for civil servants too",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/upsc-ethics-simplified-what-makes-a-good-journalist-philosophers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T10:23:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-ethics-good-journalist-civil-servants-investigation-eci-10916520/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For journalists and civil servants alike, the qualities that define a good professional extend beyond mere competence. Integrity, courage, responsibility, and a commitment to truth serve as essential foundations. Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance emphasizes the importance of maintaining a generous heart and standing as a friend to all, an enemy to none. In journalism, this means questioning those in power without becoming personally hostile toward the incumbent government and remaining steadfast in upholding the truth, regardless of whose interests it serves. Similarly, Aristotle's concept of the golden mean highlights the need for a balanced approach, where courage lies between cowardice and recklessness. Journalists must resist the urge to avoid questioning authority due to fear, while civil servants must resist improper instructions without abandoning reason, law, and impartiality.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Integrity, courage, responsibility, and truth commitment define good professionals",
    "Gandhi's non-violent resistance emphasizes generous heart, friend to all",
    "Aristotle's golden mean balances courage between cowardice and recklessness"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}