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Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Beta I

A topic-wise reference for UPSC Civil Services Mains, General Studies Paper IV · October 2026 · 148 pages

A single reference for GS Paper IV, organised under the headings of the official syllabus: concepts, moral thinkers, frameworks, Indian examples and answer-writing tools, with revision tables and summaries throughout.

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Contents

  1. Ethics and Human Interface
  2. Attitude
  3. Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service
  4. Emotional Intelligence
  5. Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
  6. Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
  7. Probity in Governance
  8. The Answer-Writing Toolkit

Appendix: Sources and Further Reading.

This is a beta edition. Corrections and additions will follow in later versions. If you spot an error, please get in touch.

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