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Phase I
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Test No
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Date
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Subject
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Syllabus
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1
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June 19th, 2022
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History, Indian Society, Social Issues
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Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
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Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
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The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
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Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
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History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars,
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Redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, Capitalism, socialism etc. - their forms and effect on the society.
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2
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July 10th, 2022
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Geography + Indian Society
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Salient features of world’s physical geography.
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Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);
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factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
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Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
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Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
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Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
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Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and
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Developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
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Effects of globalization on Indian society
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Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
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3
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August 07th, 2022
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Polity and Constitution + International Relations
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Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
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Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
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Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
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Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
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Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
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Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
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Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
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Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
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Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
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India and its neighbourhood- relations.
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Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
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Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
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Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
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4
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September 04th, 2022
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Governance + Social Justice
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Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
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Role of civil services in a democracy
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Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
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Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
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Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
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Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
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5
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September 25th, 2022
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Economy and Agriculture + Internal Security
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Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
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Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
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Government Budgeting.
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Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
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Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
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Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
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Land reforms in India.
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Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
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Investment models.
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Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
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Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
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Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
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Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
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Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
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6
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October 16th, 2022
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Science and Tech + Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity + Disaster Management
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Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
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Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
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Disaster and disaster management
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7
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November 06th, 2022
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Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude (Philosophy & Social Psychology), Case studies
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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.
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Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
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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.
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Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
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Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
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Case Studies on the above issues.
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8
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November 27th, 2022
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Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude (Ethics in governance), Case studies
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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.
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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.
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Case Studies on the above issues.
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9
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December 18th, 2022
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General Studies 1
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Full-Length General Studies Paper I
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10
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January 8th, 2022
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General Studies 2
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Full-Length General Studies Paper II
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11
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January 29th, 2023
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General Studies 3
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Full-Length General Studies Paper III
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12
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February 12th, 2023
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General Studies 4
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Full-Length General Studies Paper IV
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Phase II
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13
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June 12th, 2023
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History, Indian Society, Social Issues
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Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
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Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
-
The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
-
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
-
History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars,
-
Redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, Capitalism, socialism etc. - their forms and effect on the society.
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14
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June 19th, 2023
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Geography + Indian Society
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Salient features of world’s physical geography.
-
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);
-
factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
-
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
-
Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
-
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
-
Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and
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Developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
-
Effects of globalization on Indian society
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Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
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15
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July 4th, 2023
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Polity and Constitution + International Relations
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Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
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Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
-
Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
-
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
-
Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
-
Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
-
Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
-
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
-
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
-
India and its neighbourhood- relations.
-
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
-
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
-
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
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16
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July 11th, 2023
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Governance + Social Justice
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Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
-
Role of civil services in a democracy
-
Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
-
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
-
Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
-
Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
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17
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July 26th, 2023
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Economy and Agriculture + Internal Security
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Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
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Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
-
Government Budgeting.
-
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
-
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
-
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
-
Land reforms in India.
-
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
-
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
-
Investment models.
-
Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
-
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
-
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
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Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
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Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
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18
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August 3rd, 2023
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Science and Tech + Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity + Disaster Management
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Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
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Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
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Disaster and disaster management
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19
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August 10th, 2023
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Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude (Philosophy & Social Psychology), Case studies
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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.
-
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
-
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.
-
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
-
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
-
Case Studies on the above issues.
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20
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August 18th, 2023
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Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude (Ethics in governance), Case studies
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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.
-
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.
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Case Studies on the above issues.
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21
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August 29th, 2023
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General Studies 1
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Full-Length General Studies Paper I
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22
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August 29th, 2023
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General Studies 2
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Full-Length General Studies Paper II
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23
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September 2nd, 2023
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General Studies 3
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Full-Length General Studies Paper III
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24
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September 2nd, 2023
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General Studies 4
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Full-Length General Studies Paper IV
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