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Mains GS-IV · Ethics & Aptitude

9 topics · 7 sections — from the official UPSC syllabus. Study material lands topic by topic.

Ethics & Human Interface

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    Essence, Determinants & Consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of Ethics; ethics in private & public relationships
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Foundations of Ethics138 min
  2. 2
    Human Values — lessons from the lives & teachings of great leaders, reformers & administrators; role of family, society & educational institutions in inculcating values
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Human Values157 min

Attitude

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    Attitude — content, structure, function; its influence & relation with thought & behaviour; moral & political attitudes; social influence & persuasion
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Attitude160 min

Aptitude & Foundational Values for Civil Service

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    Integrity, Impartiality & Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance & Compassion towards the weaker sections
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service157 min

Emotional Intelligence

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    Emotional Intelligence — concepts & their utilities & application in administration & governance
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Emotional Intelligence155 min

Moral Thinkers & Philosophers

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    Contributions of moral thinkers & philosophers from India & the world
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Moral Thinkers and Philosophers — Indian Traditions199 min
    2. 2.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Moral Thinkers and Philosophers — Western Traditions203 min

Public Service Values & Probity in Governance

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    Public/Civil Service Values & Ethics in Public Administration — status & problems; ethical concerns & dilemmas in government & private institutions; laws, rules, regulations & conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability & ethical governance; ethical issues in international relations & funding; corporate governance
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration205 min
  2. 2
    Probity in Governance — concept of public service; philosophical basis of governance & probity; information sharing & transparency in government; Right to Information; Codes of Ethics & Codes of Conduct; Citizens' Charters; Work Culture; Quality of Service Delivery; Utilization of Public Funds; Challenges of Corruption
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Probity in Governance226 min

Case Studies

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    Case Studies on the above issues
    1. 1.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Case Studies — Applying the Ethical Toolkit148 min

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