Civil service ( Mains ) examination - General studies Paper IV syllabus :
General Studies - IV : 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 utilize the case study approach to
determine these aspects.
The following broad areas will be covered :
# 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; the role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
# Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior;
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.
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