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Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

GS4 is a differentiator in Mains — most aspirants under-prepare it. This course teaches the conceptual framework (values, integrity, emotional intelligence, public service ethics) AND the case study method. You will practise writing structured, mark-scoring answers for both 10-mark conceptual questions and 20-mark case studies.

📖 10 lessons20 hrs📊 Medium
Exam relevance: Entire GS4 Mains paper (250 marks) — no Prelims questions
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Topics Covered

  • Ethics — Definition, Dimensions, Determinants
  • Moral Philosophers — Gandhi, Aristotle, Kant
  • Attitude — Components, Functions, Change
  • Emotional & Social Intelligence
  • Civil Services Values — Integrity, Impartiality
  • Public/Private/Political Ethics
  • Probity in Governance — Codes of Conduct
  • Case Study Framework & Technique

Lessons (10)

1
Nature & Scope of Ethics — Intro
40 min
Free
2
Human Values — Sources & Development
45 min
Free
3
Attitude — Formation, Bias, Prejudice
50 min
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4
Emotional Intelligence — Goleman Model
45 min
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5
Contributions of Moral Thinkers
55 min
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6
Public Service Values & Ethics
50 min
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7
Probity in Governance — RTI, Whistleblower
45 min
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8
Corporate Governance & Ethics
40 min
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9
Case Study Technique — Framework
60 min
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10
Practice Case Studies — Solved & Explained
80 min
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