Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Actions
Dimensions of Ethics
Ethics in Private and Public Relationships
Human Values Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators
Emotional Intelligence: Concepts, Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance
Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World
Role of Family in Inculcating Values
Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values
Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion
Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections
Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service
Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private Institutions
Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and Problems; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance
Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity; Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery
Utilization of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption
Information Sharing and Transparency in Government, Right to Information
Corporate Governance
Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding
Case Studies on above issues
....UPSC Mains PYQ's - 2023
Que.1: What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency’ in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples.(10m)
Que.4: “What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ – not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests.” Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.(10m)
Que.5: What does the quotation convey to you in the present context? “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” — Mahatma Gandhi (10m)
Que.6: What does the quotation convey to you in the present context? “To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves.”– Jawaharlal Nehru (10m)
Que.7: What does the quotation convey to you in the present context? “Do not hate anybody, because that hatred that comes out from you must, in the long run, come back to you. If you love, that love will come back to you, completing the circle.”—Swami Vivekananda (10m)
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