General Studies Paper-4  by Maniram Sharma is a well-researched and structured resource tailored for the Civil Services Mains Examination conducted by APSC, APPSC, MPSC, and UPSC. Aligned with the latest syllabus, the book focuses on the essential areas of Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude, which test a candidate’s moral thinking, administrative values, and decision-making abilities.

The book comprehensively covers topics such as:

• Ethics and Human Interface

• Attitude and Foundational Values for Civil Services

• Emotional Intelligence

• Moral Thinkers and Philosophers (Indian and Western)

• Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

• Accountability and Ethical Governance

• Probity in Governance

• Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

• Corporate Governance

• Case Studies on Ethical Dilemmas in Administration

Written in clear and concise language, the book provides theoretical insights supported by real-life examples, model answers, and ethics-based case studies. It is designed to help aspirants approach this paper analytically and with reflective clarity.

Whether preparing for UPSC or State PSCs like APSC, APPSC, or MPSC, this book offers an integrated, value-based learning approach, aiding aspirants in improving their answer writing and moral reasoning capabilities.

? Table of Contents

Unit 1:

Indian Economy and Issues Relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
? Pages: 5–28

Unit 2:

Inclusive Growth and Issues Arising from It
? Pages: 29–43

Unit 3:

Government Budgeting
? Pages: 44–60

Unit 4:

Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in Various Parts of the Country

• Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems

• Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

• Constraints and Issues

• E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers
  ? Pages: 61–91

Unit 5:

Farm Subsidies, MSP, PDS, Food Security & Animal Rearing

• Direct and Indirect Subsidies

• Minimum Support Prices

• Public Distribution System: Objectives, Functioning, Limitations

• Technology Revamping & Food Security

• Economics of Animal Rearing
  ? Pages: 92–128

Unit 6:

Food Processing and Related Industries in India

• Scope, Significance, Location

• Supply Chain Management
  ? Pages: 127–144

Unit 7:

Land Reforms in India
? Pages: 145–162

Unit 8:

Liberalization and Changes in Industrial Policy

• Effects on Industrial Growth
  ? Pages: 163–184

Unit 9:

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
? Pages: 185–207

Unit 10:

Investment Models
? Pages: 208–215

Unit 11:

Science and Technology – Developments and Their Applications in Everyday Life
? Pages: 216–227

Unit 12:

Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

• Indigenization & Developing New Technology
  ? Pages: 228–244

Unit 13:

IT, Space, Robotics, IPR, Bio-Tech

• Fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology

• Bio-Technology and IPR Issues
  ? Pages: 245–256

Unit 14:

Environment and Conservation

• Environmental Pollution, Degradation, and Impact Assessment
  ? Pages: 257–309

Unit 15:

Disaster and Disaster Management
? Pages: 310–347

Unit 16:

Development and Spread of Extremism
? Pages: 348–360

Unit 17:

Role of External and Non-State Actors in Internal Security
? Pages: 361–411

Unit 18:

Internal Security: Cyber Security, Media, Communication, Money-Laundering

• Communication Networks, Social Media, Cyber Security

• Money-Laundering and Prevention
  ? Pages: 412–446

Unit 19:

Security Challenges in Border Areas – Terrorism and Organized Crime
? Pages: 447–470

Unit 20:

Security Forces and Agencies – Structure and Mandate
? Pages: 471–500