Ethics: Integrity & Aptitude in Governance will serve as a worthy companion, challenging the readers to push the envelope of intellectual understanding and translate the catholic understanding into pragmatic and holistic public/Corporate interest(s). The concepts presented in the book will continue to help aspirants for General Studies papers of the main examinations. The theoretical depth and expanse of topics in the book will help aspirants to hone their skills to adeptly tackle philosophical essays in the essay paper apart from being helpful in the Personality Test. The text is supported by illustrations, highlights of recent research and studies, and examples created out of the participant-observant experiences of the authors as public servants. In order to supplement the explanations and discussions, the book closely follows a Consilience approach to topics, wherein facts are intricately linked to the theories across relevant disciplines. The METRICES framework as a heuristic tool to unravel the apparent and subtle moral elements in the case studies will help readers to set about objective, rational, and non-maleficence moral reasoning. Questions from the 2018-2022 Main examination at the end of the chapters will give a competitive edge to the aspirant's preparation. This book will prove to be an indispensable companion for students and practitioners of public administration in developing a holistic understanding of the challenges of public service in democratic nations like India.

General Studies Paper-4 Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam consists of the below major areas: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. Details of the syllabus as provided by UPSC is as below: This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem-solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered: GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-4 SYLLABUS FOR UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. Case Studies on the above issues. Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance Probity in Governance Probity in Governance: Right to Information Probity in Governance: Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity Information sharing and transparency in government Concept of public service Codes of Conduct Challenges of corruption Citizen’s Charters Utilization of public funds Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions Ethics in private and public relationships Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world Accountability and ethical governance Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions Corporate governance Dimensions of ethics Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance Moral and political attitudes Human Values: role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values Social influence and persuasion Codes of Ethics Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

The book covers G.S. Paper IV - Ethics for Civil Services exam with a focused approach, engaging and reader friendly language. The journey of ethics learning is simplified with frequent case studies and the application of theoretical learning to the practical case studies. The inclusion of previous years’ questions with answers and the expected questions ensure that the readers do not lose sight of their goal as it is easy to get deviated from the main focus while constantly reading pages and pages of printed words. Right at the beginning in each of the 9 chapters, a note to readers has been presented to give a feel of the crux of each of the chapters, their relative importance from the perspective of exam and their rationale from the perspective of the syllabus setters.

INDEX Note for Students 1. Essay Writing • 1.1 Important Tips before you start writing the essay • 1.2 18 Most Important GS Paper I Topics for IAS Mains 2019 2. GS Paper I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the world and Society • 2.1 Important Tips before you start writing the essay • 2.2 25 Most Important GS Paper I Topics for IAS Mains 2019 3. GS Paper II : Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relation • 3.1 Important Tips before you start writing the essay • 3.2 25 Most Important GS Paper II Topics for IAS Mains 2019 4. GS Paper III : Technology, Economic Development, Bio- diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management • 4.1 Important Tips before you start writing the essay • 4.2 25 Most Important GS Paper III Topics for IAS Mains 2019 5. GS Paper IV : Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude • 5.1 Important Tips before you start writing the essay • 5.2 25 Most Important GS Paper IV Topics for IAS Mains 2019 6. Sample Answers to IAS Mains Questions and Essays • General Studies Paper I • General Studies Paper II • General Studies Paper III • General Studies Paper IV • Essays

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