UPPSC Mains Success Series – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude | General Studies Paper-IV | Hindi Medium | 3rd Edition

• Specially designed for the UPPSC Mains General Studies Paper-IV
• Based on the complete UPPCS Mains Ethics syllabus prescribed in 2023
• Covers Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence and Public Service Values
• Includes previous-year questions and probable questions at the end of every chapter
• Provides dedicated coverage of Indian and Western moral thinkers and philosophers
• Includes lessons from the lives of important leaders, administrators, reformers and thinkers
• Covers applied ethics, governance, transparency, accountability, corruption and case studies
• Simple and accessible presentation supports conceptual clarity, revision and answer-writing preparation

About This Book

UPPSC Mains Success Series – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude by Drishti Publications is the fourth book in a seven-book series developed for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State and Upper Subordinate Services Mains Examination.

This third edition comprehensively covers the syllabus of General Studies Paper-IV, including Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude. The content has been structured according to the latest UPPCS Mains syllabus and the specific requirements of the examination.

The book has been prepared after studying important standard resources and analysing previous questions asked by the commission. The subject matter has been organised to present essential concepts in a clear, systematic and examination-oriented manner.

Each chapter includes questions previously asked in the UPPCS Mains Examination along with probable questions for future examinations. This allows aspirants to understand the nature of the paper, revise the completed topics and practise answer writing in accordance with the prescribed word limits.

The book covers the fundamentals of ethics and human values, contributions of Indian and Western moral thinkers, lessons from great personalities, emotional intelligence, attitude, aptitude and foundational civil service values.

It also provides detailed coverage of ethical issues in public administration, accountability, ethical governance, transparency, Right to Information, citizen charters, codes of ethics, work culture, corruption and corporate governance.

A separate section on Applied Ethics discusses medical ethics, environmental ethics, business ethics, sports ethics, media ethics, refugee ethics, feminist ethics, animal ethics, political ethics and ethical concerns associated with artificial intelligence.

The book concludes with the Fourth Report of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission on Ethics in Governance and a dedicated section on case studies. It is suitable for aspirants seeking complete, structured and focused preparation for UPPSC Mains General Studies Paper-IV.

Key Areas Covered

• Ethics and Human Interface
• Human Values and Moral Conduct
• Indian and Western Moral Thinkers
• Lessons from Great Personalities
• Emotional Intelligence
• Attitude and Persuasion
• Aptitude and Foundational Civil Service Values
• Ethics in Public Administration
• Probity, Transparency and Accountability in Governance
• Applied Ethics and Case Studies

Table of Contents

• Ethics and Human Interface
• Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers of India and the World
• Lessons from the Lives of Great Personalities
• Emotional Intelligence
• Attitude
• Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Services
• Public and Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
• Probity in Governance
• Applied Ethics
• Fourth Report of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission
• Case Studies

Detailed Topic Coverage

• Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Actions
• Dimensions of Ethics and Morality in Private and Public Relationships
• Human Values, Religion and Morality
• Ethical Thoughts of the Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita
• Charvaka, Jain and Buddhist Ethical Philosophy
• Ethical Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi
• Western and Modern Western Ethical Thought
• Kantian Ethics, Evolutionary Ethics and Intuitionism
• Great Leaders, Administrators, Reformers and Thinkers of India and the World
• Meaning, Models and Administrative Applications of Emotional Intelligence
• Formation, Functions and Change of Attitude
• Political Attitudes, Persuasion and Related Concepts
• Aptitude Testing and Foundational Civil Service Values
• Ethical Dilemmas and Ethical Concerns in Administration
• Accountability, Ethical Governance and Corporate Governance
• Transparency, Right to Information and Citizen Charter
• Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Work Culture
• Corruption and Measures for Ethical Governance
• Medical, Environmental, Business, Sports and Media Ethics
• Refugee, Feminist, Animal and Political Ethics
• Artificial Intelligence and Ethics
• Ethics in Governance – Second Administrative Reforms Commission
• Ethics Case Studies