General Studies Paper IV (Ethics), 200 marks
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General Studies Paper IV (Ethics), 200 marks

8 syllabus topics in the commission's order; 7 have notes. Open a topic to read its notes, then practise with the daily mains questions.

  1. Ethics and Human Interface: essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human action, 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 valuesAsked in 2023, 2020Notes
  2. Attitude: content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and behaviour, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasionAsked in 2022, 2021, 2020Notes
  3. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service: integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sectionsAsked in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018Notes
  4. Emotional Intelligence: concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and governanceAsked in 2023, 2019, 2018Notes
  5. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the worldNotes
  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, accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of moral values in governance, ethical issues in international relations and funding, corporate governanceAsked in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018Notes
  7. 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 charter, work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public funds, challenges of corruptionAsked in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018Notes coming
  8. Case studies on the above issuesNotes