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All subjects 13Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 13Geography 0Governance 0Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 0Modern History 0Polity 0Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 0World History 0

Microthemes in Ethics

Accountability and Ethical Governance 0 Applied Ethics X Environment 0 Applied EthicsXTech 0 Attitude for Civil Servants 0 Attitude for Individuals 0 AttitudeXPractical intelligence 0 Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct 0 Conflict of Interest 1 Corporate Governance 1 Corruption 0 Crisis of Ethical Values 1 Determinants of Ethics 1 EI: Concept and Utility 0 EI X Administration 1 EIXCrisis of Conscience 0 Empathy and Compassion 0 EQ vs IQ 0 Essence of Ethics 0 Ethical Dilemma Resolution 0 Ethical Issues in International Relations and funding 1 Ethics in Private and Public sphere 0 EthicsXConsequences 1 Foundational values 0 Impartiality and Non-Partisanship 0 Integrity 1 Integrity X Intelligence X Energy 0 Laws,Rules,Regulations,Conscience 0 Moral and Political Attitude 1 Nature of Values 0 Normative Ethics(Deontology vs Teleology) 0 Organisational Attitude 1 Probity 0 Public/Civil Service Values 0 Quote-basedXAbdul Kalam 1 Quote-basedXAbraham Lincoln 0 Quote-basedXAristotle 0 Quote-basedXDalai Lama 0 Quote-basedXErik Erikson 0 Quote-basedXJawaharlal Nehru 0 Quote-basedXJohn Rawl 0 Quote-basedXKautilya 0 Quote-BasedXMahatma Gandhi 0 Quote-basedXPlato 0 Quote-basedXPotter Stewart 0 Quote-basedXSocrates 0 Quote-basedXSwami Vivekananda 0 Quote-basedXTirukkural 0 Role of Educational institutions 0 RTI 0 Social influence and persuasion 0 Teachings of Great Leaders 1 Term Based 1 Trustworthiness and Fortitude 0 Utilization of Public Funds 0

All GS papers 13GS1 0GS2 0GS3 0GS4 13

Syllabus topics in GS4

GS4-01.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in – Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships. 3 GS4-02.Human Values: Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 2 GS4-03.Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion. 2 GS4-04.Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 1 GS4-05.Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World 1 GS4-07.Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration 3 GS4-08.Probity in Governance 0

All years 166 2025 13 2024 13 2023 13 2022 13 2021 13 2020 13 2019 13 2018 13 2017 13 2016 12 2015 12 2014 13 2013 12

Ethics › Conflict of Interest

Ethics › Conflict of Interest

2017

Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.
Ethics › Corporate Governance

Ethics › Corporate Governance

2017

Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse.
Ethics › Crisis of Ethical Values

Ethics › Crisis of Ethical Values

2017

The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.
Ethics › Determinants of Ethics

Ethics › Determinants of Ethics

2017

Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.
Ethics › EI X Administration

Ethics › EI X Administration

2017

How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?
Ethics › Ethical Issues in International Relations and funding

Ethics › Ethical Issues in International Relations and funding

2017

Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate.
Ethics › EthicsXConsequences

Ethics › EthicsXConsequences

2017

Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify.
Ethics › Integrity

Ethics › Integrity

2017

One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real life example.
Ethics › Moral and Political Attitude

Ethics › Moral and Political Attitude

2017

Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.
Ethics › Organisational Attitude

Ethics › Organisational Attitude

2017

Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organisation. Discuss.

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