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Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

Mains GS-IV

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude notes

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1.Ethics & Human Values

  1. 1.1Meaning and distinctions
  2. 1.2Human values and their sources
  3. 1.3Leaders and case studies

2.Attitude

  1. 2.1Meaning and formation of attitudes
  2. 2.2Persuasion and the public servant
  3. 2.3Worked case: changing patriarchal attitudes

3.Aptitude

  1. 3.1Aptitude and integrity
  2. 3.2Neutrality and dedication
  3. 3.3Empathy, compassion, cases

4.Emotional Intelligence

  1. 4.1Meaning, components, EQ vs IQ
  2. 4.2Regulating emotions and EI at work
  3. 4.3Worked case: a toxic boss

5.Contributions of Thinkers

  1. 5.1Gandhi and Indian thinkers
  2. 5.2Buddha, Mahavira and Western thinkers
  3. 5.3Modern thinkers and quotations

6.Civil Service Values

  1. 6.1Values, accountability and sources of guidance
  2. 6.2Spirit of rules and dilemmas
  3. 6.3Ethics in international relations and funding

7.Public Service

  1. 7.1Values and codes
  2. 7.2Charter, Sevottam and work culture
  3. 7.3Utilisation of public funds

8.Probity in Governance

  1. 8.1Probity and conflict of interest
  2. 8.2RTI, whistle-blowers and Lokpal
  3. 8.3Corruption: causes, Kautilya and cures

9.Case Studies

  1. 9.1Method, conflict of interest and corruption
  2. 9.2Admin dilemmas, welfare and disasters
  3. 9.3Police, healthcare and safety cases

10.Corporate Ethics

  1. 10.1Governance and CSR
  2. 10.2Stakeholders, ESG and the workplace
  3. 10.3Research ethics and ethical leadership

11.Environmental Ethics

  1. 11.1Meaning and sustainability
  2. 11.2Climate justice
  3. 11.3Displacement and enforcement

12.International Ethics

  1. 12.1Power, morality and rights
  2. 12.2Refugees and war
  3. 12.3Arms trade and global justice

13.Ethics: Previous Year Themes

  1. 13.1Previous Year Themes: Integrity, compassion and EI
  2. 13.2Previous Year Themes: Governance, thinkers and cases

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