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Topics on which Questions will be Asked

Ethics and Human Interface:

• Essence, determinants, and consequences of ethics: Understanding the fundamental nature of ethics and how it influences actions and their outcomes.
• Dimensions of ethics: Exploring the various facets of ethics in different contexts.
• Ethics in private and public relationships: Applying ethical principles to personal and professional life.
• Human Values: Lessons from great leaders, reformers, and administrators; the role of family, society, and educational institutions in shaping values. 

Attitude:

• Content, structure, and function: Analyzing the components and purpose of attitudes.
• Influence and relation to thought and behaviour: How attitudes affect thinking and actions.
• Moral and political attitudes: Examining attitudes in social and political contexts.
• Social influence and persuasion: Understanding how social dynamics shape and change attitudes.

Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service:

• Core values: Integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance, and compassion for weaker sections.

Emotional Intelligence:

• Concepts, utilities, and applications: Understanding what emotional intelligence is and how it can be used effectively in administration and governance.

Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers:

• Indian and world perspectives: Studying the ideas and teachings of ethical thinkers from both Indian and global traditions.

Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: 

• Status and problems: Issues faced in maintaining ethical standards in public service.
• Ethical concerns and dilemmas: Moral challenges in both government and private institutions.
• Sources of ethical guidance: Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience.
• Accountability and ethical governance: Strengthening ethical and moral values within governance frameworks.

Probity in Governance:

• Philosophical basis of governance and probity: The underlying principles of good governance and ethical conduct.
• Information sharing and transparency: The importance and mechanisms of transparency in government.
• Right to Information (RTI): Understanding its role in promoting transparency.
• Codes of Ethics and Conduct: The standards and guidelines for ethical professional behaviour.
• Citizen’s Charters: Mechanisms for improving public service quality.
  Work culture and quality of service delivery: Focus on efficient and ethical public service.
• Utilization of public funds: Ethical use of resources.
• Challenges of corruption: Addressing corruption in public life.