General Studies -IV 250 Marks
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
- 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 utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.
(1) Ethics and Human Interface:
Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics;
Ethics and Human Interface
Ethics in private and public relationships
Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
Human Values – role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values
(2) Attitude:
Content and Structure of Attitude
Attitude’s influence and relation with thought and behavior
(3) Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service
Aptitude
Impartiality and Non-partisanship
Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker sections
(4) Emotional intelligence
Concepts of Emotional Intelligence
(5) Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India:
- Vivekananda
- Mahatma gandhi
- Sarvappalli Radhakrishnan
- Amratya Sen
Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from World:
- Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
- Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill
- Immanuel Kant
- Rousseau
(6) 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
Ethical governance
Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance;
Ethical issues in international relations and funding (Part 1)
Ethical issues in international relations and funding (Part 2)
(7) Probity in Governance:
Concept of public service; Probity in Governance, Philosophical basis of governance and probity
Information sharing and transparency in government,
Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
Utilization of public funds,
challenges of corruption.
(8) Case Studies on above issues.
Ethics Case Studies (11 to 20)
Ethics Case Studies (21 to 30)
Ethics Case Studies (31 to 40)
Ethics Case Studies (41 to 50)
Ethics Case Studies (51 to 60)
Ethics Case Studies (61 to 70)
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Ethics in Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Ethics in Medieval Western Philosophy
ETHICS IN HISTORY OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
ETHICS IN THE HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
DEONTOLOGY AND MORAL RESPONSIBILITY
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(1)
Structure and function of attitudes
(2)
Emotional Intelligence – Basics
Emotional Intelligence and Public Leadership
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN BUREAUCRACIES
(3)
Citizens’ Charter Frequently asked questions
(4)
Corporate Governance- An Ethical Perspective
Growth and dynamics of corporate governance in Ind
Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in International Relations
(5)
Ethics in International Relations
(6)
Integrity, Transparency and Accountability in Public
ETHICAL CONCERNS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
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