APSC, APPSC, MPSC, UPSC MAINS General STUDIES PAPER 5

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CONTENT :

Unit-1 : Ethics and Human Interface: 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; Role of Family Society and Educational
Institutions in Inculcating Values
Unit-2 : Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought
and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion
Unit-3 : Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and
Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance
and Compassion towards the Weaker-sections
Unit-4 : Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in
Administration and Governance
Unit-5 : Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World
Unit-6 : Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and
Problems; Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private
Institutions; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical
Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical and
Moral Values in Governance; Ethical Issues in International Relations and
Funding; Corporate Governance
Unit-7 : Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of
Governance and Probity; Information Sharing and Transparency in
Government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s
Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization of Public
Funds, Challenges of Corruption

Unit-8 : Case Studies
Case Studies 1
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Previous Year Solved Paper (Examination held in February, 2022)