Forum IAS Red Book Ethics GS Paper-IV Original Book English Medium 2024

Forum IAS Red Book Ethics GS Paper-IV Original Book English Medium 2024
Total Pages- 260

Second Edition 
Topic 1: Ethics and Human Interface
1.Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions
2.Dimensions of ethics
3.Ethics in private and public relationships
4.Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators
5.Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values
6.Role of educational institute
7.Role of Society

Topic 2: Attitude
8.Content, structure and function
9.Attitude’s influence and relation with thought and behaviour
10.Moral attitude
11.Political attitudes
12.Social influence
13.Persuasion

Topic 3: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service
1.Aptitude
2.Integrity
3.Impartiality and non-partisanship
4.Objectivity
5.Dedication to public service tolerance
6.Tolerance
7.Empathy and compassion towards the weaker sections

Topic 4: Emotional intelligence
1.Concepts
2.Emotions
3.Emotional intelligence
4.Models of Emotional Intelligence
5.Utilities and application in administration and governance.
6.Improving Emotional Intelligence

Topic 5: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world
1.Western Thinkers and Philosophers
2.Indian Thinkers and Philosophers

Topic 6: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration:
1.Administrative Ethics: status and problem
2.Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
3.Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance
4.Accountability and Responsibility
5.Ethical issues in international relations and funding
6.Corporate governance
7.Public Services Bill, 2007

Topic 7: Probity in Governance
1.Concept of public service
2.Philosophical basis of governance and probity
3.Information sharing and transparency in government
4.Right to Information
5.Citizen’s Charters
6.Work culture
7.Quality of service delivery
8.Utilization of public funds
9.Challenges of corruption