This book is meant for aspirants of the Civil Services Mains examination – General Studies Paper IV. It comprehensively covers the syllabus and helps aspirants in in-depth preparation for this paper. Written by the Director of a successful coaching institute, this text benefits from the fact that author teaches this subject to students and his day-to-day interaction gives him the required insights into the students’ requirements.
Preface vii
Acknowledgements xi
1. Ethics—A Look at the Basics 1–52
2. Human Values 53–119
3. Attitude 120–138
4. Emotional Intelligence 139–152
5. Ethics in International Relations 153–171
6. Corporate Governance 172–201
7. Right to Information 202–216
8. Citizens’ Charter 217–226
9. E-Governance 227–244
10. Corruption 245–260
11. Case Studies on Values 261–279
12. Case Studies on Emotional and Social Intelligence 280–295
13. Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics 296–315
14. Gandhian Ethics and its Relevance Today 316–325
15. Philosophers 326–352
Annexures 1 To 10 353–409
Question Paper—2013 411–414
Question Paper—2014 415–417