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The Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude has been the closest in interpreting the syllabic content for GS Paper IV.

The following broad areas will be covered:

• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of elhrcs; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and leaching of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educalionul 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: integnty, 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 administralion and governance.
• Contributions of moral thiners and philosophers from India and world.
• Pubbc/Civil service values and Ethics m 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, QuaEity of service delivery. Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption
• Case studies on above issues

Content

1.  Ethics and Human Interface
2.  Attitude
3.  Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service
4.  Emotional Intelligence
5.  Contributions of Moral Thinkers & Philosophers from India & World
6.  Pubiic/Civil service values and Ethics in Public Administration
7.  Probity in Governance
8.  Case Studies
9.  2013 GS Paper-IV with Solution
10.  Index

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