Relevance: mains: G.S paper IV: Ethics The key difference between Ethics and Values is that while ethics is a branch
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Category: General Studies- IV
General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
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.
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
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.
Probity in Governance: 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.
Case Studies on above issues.
Sevottam Model
Relevance: mains: G.S paper IV: Ethics: Citizen’s Charter Sevottam Model is proposed by 2nd ARC (Administrative Reforms Commission) for public Service
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Crisis of Conscience : Ethical Decision Making (Relevant For Mains G.S paper IV) What is meant by Conscience? Conscience is
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Relevance: mains: G.S paper IV: Emotional Intelligence Context Wiping out market-creation losses typically involves reducing customer subsidies bit by bit
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Euthanasia (“good death”) is the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering. It is
Continue readingContributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
Relevance: mains: G.S paper IV: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. Abundant of ancient Greek moral theories
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Relevance: mains: G.S paper IV: Ethics: Probity and Governance Smooth civil service assists to foster good policy making, effective service
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Relevance: mains: G.S paper IV: Ethics: Corporate Governance Philanthropy is a private matter and must be encouraged but the government
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Relevance: mains: G.S paper IV: objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. & G.S paper
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Relevance: G.S paper IV: Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators. It is very tempting to
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Explanations: Space debris from Indian satellite: NASA’s worry, and why risk is low
Relevant for General Studies & Essay. According to the European Space Agency, there are about 34,000 objects of size 10
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Along the new Silk Roads
Relevant for GS Paper-2:- At the recent Paris Peace Forum commemorating the end of World War I, the heads of
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Death Penalty for Shia Woman Activist
Death Penalty for Shia Woman Activist: Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor is seeking the death penalty against five human rights activists
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Prevention of Corruption Act – 1988:- Parliament recently passed crucial amendments to the “Prevention of Corruption Act – 1988”, to
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Transparencies of Donations to the Political Parties:- It has been over a year since the Election Commission raised serious concerns
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