DRISHTI IAS Mains Capsule Series-04 – GS Paper-IV | Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude | 8th Edition

• 8th Edition – September 2026
• 4th Book of the 5-Book Mains Capsule Series
• Designed for IAS/PCS Mains Examination preparation
• Complete coverage of GS Paper-IV – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
• Content presented in a focused Question & Answer format
• Includes selected Mains-oriented questions with concise and structured answers
• Covers both Ethics theory and Case Studies
• Useful for answer writing, revision and ethical decision-making practice

About this Book

The DRISHTI IAS Mains Capsule Series-04 – GS Paper-IV is designed for aspirants preparing for the descriptive stage of IAS and PCS Mains examinations. This fully revised 8th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude in an examination-oriented Question & Answer format.

The book has been prepared to address two major requirements of Mains preparation – effective answer-writing skills and repeated revision of the complete syllabus. The concise presentation helps aspirants revise important concepts several times before the examination while also understanding how to structure answers within limited word counts.

The book is divided into two broad sections. The first section focuses on the theoretical and applied aspects of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude, while the second section is dedicated to Case Studies for testing and improving decision-making ability in administrative and other practical situations.

Table of Contents

Khand-I: Neetishastra, Satyanishtha aur Abhiruchi (Ethics)

• Neetishastra aur Manaviya Moolya
• Satyanishtha aur Jawabdehi
• Drishtikon aur Abhiruchi
• Bhavnatmak Buddhimatta
• Lok Prashasan mein Neetishastra
• Sushasan aur E-Governance
• Shuchita, Pardarshita aur Uttaradayitva
• Takneek aur Artificial Intelligence se Jude Naitik Mudde
• Prashasnik aur Vyavsayik Neetishastra

Khand-II: Case Studies

• Prashasnik Naitik Dwandh
• Jawabdehi aur Satyanishtha se Judi Paristhitiyan
• Lokhit aur Stakeholder Conflicts
• Nirnay-Lene aur Governance se Judi Case Studies
• Vyavsayik aur Samajik Naitik Chunautiyan

Key Features

• Complete GS Paper-IV syllabus coverage
• Prepared in Question & Answer format for Mains preparation
• Selected questions with concise answers
• Includes both conceptual Ethics and practical Case Studies
• Helps improve answer-writing structure and word-limit management
• Suitable for multiple revisions before the examination
• Useful for developing ethical reasoning and decision-making ability

Suitable For

Suitable for aspirants preparing for UPSC Civil Services Mains GS Paper-IV, State PCS Mains and other descriptive competitive examinations requiring preparation in Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude and Case Studies.