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

• 8th Edition of Drishti IAS Mains Capsule Series for GS Paper-IV
• Designed for IAS/PCS Mains Examination preparation
• Covers Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude as per the GS Paper-IV syllabus
• Complete syllabus coverage in a structured Question & Answer format
• Includes 150-word and 250-word answer formats for Mains practice
• Covers theory, ethical dilemmas, administrative ethics and case studies
• Uses examples from governance, public administration, constitutional values and contemporary issues
• 4th Part of the 5-Book Mains Capsule Series

About this Book

The DRISHTI IAS Mains Capsule Series – GS Paper-IV is designed for aspirants preparing for the descriptive stage of the IAS and PCS Mains examinations. This 8th Edition provides structured coverage of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude through examination-oriented questions and model answers.

The book covers core areas such as Ethics and Human Interface, Attitude, Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Emotional Intelligence, Moral Thinkers and Philosophers, Public/Civil Service Values, Probity in Governance and Case Studies.

The answers are presented with clear introductions, headings, subheadings, ethical concepts, examples, stakeholder analysis and balanced conclusions. Questions also address practical dilemmas involving autonomy, beneficence, accountability, integrity, empathy, rule compliance, transparency and public trust.

Dedicated case studies help aspirants practise ethical decision-making by identifying stakeholders, conflicts of values, available courses of action and the principles required for responsible public administration.

Table of Contents

1. Ethics and Human Interface
2. Attitude
3. Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service
4. Emotional Intelligence
5. Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
6. Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
7. Probity in Governance
8. Case Studies

Key Features

• Complete GS Paper-IV syllabus coverage in one volume
• Structured Question & Answer based preparation
• Includes 150-word and 250-word answer formats
• Coverage of ethical theories, values, thinkers and administrative ethics
• Practical application through contemporary governance examples
• Dedicated section for Probity in Governance
• Extensive Case Studies for ethical decision-making practice
• Useful for improving answer structure, ethical analysis and balanced reasoning

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, Public Administration Ethics and Case Studies.