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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 0World History 0

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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. 4 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. 3 GS4-03.Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion. 1 GS4-04.Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 0 GS4-05.Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World 0 GS4-07.Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration 1 GS4-08.Probity in Governance 3

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Ethics › Probity

What do you understand by ‘probity’ in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome?

Ethics › Teachings of Great Leaders

Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development.

Ethics › Utilization of Public Funds