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Drishti IAS Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude | General Studies Paper-IV | Lecture-Based Notes • Designed for Civil Services General Studies Paper-IV preparation • Covers key areas including Ethics & Human Interface, Attitude, Emotional Intelligence and Aptitude • Detailed coverage of Foundational Values for Civil Services such as Integrity, Honesty, Objectivity, Impartiality, Empathy and Compassion • Includes Values and Ethics in Public Administration with focus on administrative values and ethical governance • Covers contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the World • Includes focused chapters on Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery and Right to Information About this Book Drishti Publications presents Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude, a lecture-based resource designed to support preparation for General Studies Paper-IV of the Civil Services Examination. The book introduces the fundamental concepts of Ethics through a structured and concept-oriented approach. It explains key areas such as Ethics and Morality, Attitude, Aptitude, Values and Conscience, helping aspirants build a strong conceptual foundation before moving to more advanced themes. The section on Ethics & Human Interface explores ethics as a social system and its relationship with philosophy and social psychology. The book further covers Attitude and its connection with psychology and social behaviour, along with a dedicated discussion on Emotional Intelligence, including theories and dimensions of intelligence. A major section focuses on Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Services, covering Integrity, Honesty, Probity, Objectivity, Impartiality, Non-partisanship, Neutrality, Empathy, Sympathy, Tolerance, Compassion, Perseverance and Commitment. The book also discusses Values and Ethics in Public Administration, including the nature of public and civil services, administrative values, ethics in independent India and challenges associated with administrative ethics. Further chapters cover the Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the World, along with practical governance-oriented topics such as Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery (QSD) and Right to Information (RTI). Table of Contents • Introduction • Ethics & Human Interface • Attitude • Emotional Intelligence • Aptitude and Foundational Values • Values and Ethics in Public Administration • Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World • Work Culture • Quality of Service Delivery (QSD) • Right to Information
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