Ethics Integrity And Aptitude For Civil Services Examination 2024

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude, fourth edition, is conceived for the aspirants of the Civil Services Mains Examination – General Studies Paper IV (GS – IV). it comprehensively covers the syllabus and helps aspirants in in-depth preparation for this paper.

The civil services examination (CSE) is considered to be the mother of all written examination and before starting the preparation for the paper; the aspirants are required to know the insights of it which will fast track their preparation level. The written exam (main) consists of nine papers, but only 7 papers are counted for final merit ranking. For the remaining two papers, candidates should secure minimum marks prescribed by the commission each year. The series of IAS Mains General Studies of Paper – 4 deals with Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude, this book has been designed to give an in-depth coverage of all the topics as prescribed in the syllabus. You get the detailed explanations for the issues related to ethics & integrity, complete coverage of moral philosophy through various philosophers of India & the world. This book provides: 1. New case studies along with the solutions as asked in the GS Paper – 4 2. Complete restructuring of Unit – 5, 6 & 7 3. Solved Papers of 2020 & 2021 with detailed solutions 4. Detailed explanations for issues related to ethics & integrity 5. Complete coverage of Moral philosophy through various philosophers of India and the world 6. Discussion of the theoretical concepts with contemporary examples 7. unit wise exam pattern Question based on UPSC exam TOC Solved Papers 2020 & 2021, Unit 1: Ethics and Human Interface, Unit 2: Attitude, Unit 3: Aptitude & Foundational Values for Civil Services, Unit 4: Emotion Intelligence, Unit 5: Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World, Unit 6: Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration, Unit 7: Probity in Governance, Case Studies, Glossary, Advanced Contemporary Case Studies.

Ethics: Integrity & Aptitude in Governance will serve as a worthy companion, challenging the readers to push the envelope of intellectual understanding and translate the catholic understanding into pragmatic and holistic public/Corporate interest(s). The concepts presented in the book will continue to help aspirants for General Studies papers of the main examinations. The theoretical depth and expanse of topics in the book will help aspirants to hone their skills to adeptly tackle philosophical essays in the essay paper apart from being helpful in the Personality Test. The text is supported by illustrations, highlights of recent research and studies, and examples created out of the participant-observant experiences of the authors as public servants. In order to supplement the explanations and discussions, the book closely follows a Consilience approach to topics, wherein facts are intricately linked to the theories across relevant disciplines. The METRICES framework as a heuristic tool to unravel the apparent and subtle moral elements in the case studies will help readers to set about objective, rational, and non-maleficence moral reasoning. Questions from the 2018-2022 Main examination at the end of the chapters will give a competitive edge to the aspirant's preparation. This book will prove to be an indispensable companion for students and practitioners of public administration in developing a holistic understanding of the challenges of public service in democratic nations like India.

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude: for Civil Services Examination is a hugely popular, authoritative and comprehensive text on the subject. With regular revision and updates over the past years, the book has become indispensable for Civil Service aspirants both at the UPSC and State level exams. It involves all the solved question papers from year 2013 to 2019. This fifth, revised edition comes with exciting and unmatched features that would reinforce students? preparation strategy and their level

Civil Services are the most prestigious and accountable services in the country. Educated youths have a special attraction towards them.The book tells you how to prepare for these exams. this book eases most of the difficulties of the examinees.

UPSC is considered to be the most prestigious and toughest examination in the country. In order to crack these exams one need to do heavy preparations, thorough practice and clear concepts about each and every subject. “IAS Mains General Studies Paper – 4” the most updated study material incorporated with detailed information and supported by up-to-date facts and figures. The complete coverage on each topic of the syllabus have been divided into 7 Important Units in this book. It gives the complete depiction of Ethics and Human Interface, Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Services, Emotional Intelligence, with special emphasis on role of civil servants in democracy and advanced case studies. This book facilitates by giving the deep coverage on all topics of the syllabus at one place with the conceptual clarity to fulfil the need and demands of the aspirants, special exam oriented structure has been given according to the UPSC syllabus, discussion of the theoretical concepts with the contemporary examples are given, Solved Papers from Solved Papers 2019-17 and 16, 3 Practice Sets, Glossary and Advanced Contemporary Case Studies that helps in raising up level of preparation. This book acts as a great help in achieving the success for the upcoming exam. TABLE OF CONTENTS Solved Papers 2019-17, Unit -1: Ethics and Human Interface, Unit -2: Attitude, Unit -3: Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Services, Unit -4: Emotional Intelligence, Unit -5: Moral Thinkers Philosophers from India and World, Unit -6: Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration, Unit -7: Probity in Governance, Glossary, Solved Papers 2016, Practice Papers (1-3), Advanced Contemporary Case Studies.

The eighth, revised edition of this hugely popular book has undergone a significant revision. It has been conceived and prepared based on the trend of questions being asked in recent years. Accordingly, some chapters in the earlier edition have been deleted and some have been updated in keeping with the syllabus and the trend of questions. Salient Features Deletion and modification of some chapters to adapt to the latest trend of questions Lucid, simple and easy to read modified text Enlarged Glossary with simplified language Updated chapters reflecting the latest changes in laws Display of milestones in historical evolution of ethical philosophy