GS Mains Syllabus: Paper 4
Ethics and Human Interface
Syllabus :Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
Human values
Syllabus :lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values
Attitude
Syllabus :content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
Emotional Intelligence
Syllabus :concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Probity in Governance
Syllabus :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.
Aptitude and Foundational Values of Civil Services
Syllabus :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.
Leaders, Reformers & Administrators, Contribution of Thinkers (World)
Syllabus :Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world
Values and Ethics in Public Administration , Ethics in International Relations , Corporate Governance & Corporate Social Responsibility
Syllabus :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
Applied Ethics
Syllabus :Microtopics not mentioned in the syllabus but important from the exam point of view
Supplementary Ethics
Syllabus :microtopics not mentioned in the syllabus but important from the exam point of view.