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Ethics Section A

Exam Type

GS Mains

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Ethics Section A

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Free

Description

Trend Analysis of Ethics Section A

The Civil Services (Main) Examination Ethics ‘Section A’ Syllabus has been divided as :

Section A: Ethics and Ethical Concepts

1. Ethics and Human Interface

• Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions

• Dimensions of ethics

• Ethics in private and public relationships.

2. Human Values

• Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators

• Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

3. Attitude

• Content, structure, function

• Its influence and relation with thought and behavior

• Moral and political attitudes

• Social influence and persuasion.

4. Emotional intelligence

• Concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

Section B: Thinkers

1. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world

• Indian Thinkers

• World Thinkers

Section C: Ethics in Governance

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

Trend Analysis of Ethics 'Section A'

Year

Ethics and Ethical Concepts (Marks)

Thinkers

(Marks)

Ethics in Governance (Marks)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

How to Prepare:

For the preparation of this, students need to read:

1. IGNOU material on Ethics

2. Ethics in Governance Report by 2nd ARC

3. Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by G. Subba Rao

Note: In IASHELPDESK we are providing the books, reports, videos, editorials and questions at one stop so that a student may concentrate on the attainment of knowledge rather than busy accessing the different sources.

List Of Standard Books

Standard Books

Book 1

Ethics and Values material by ADIKAVI NANNAYA UNIVERSITY

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Book 2

Ethics and Values material by IGNOU

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Book 3

Ethics and Values material by CALICUT UNIVERSITY

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Book 4

Ethics in Governance Report by 2nd ARC

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