IAS 2019: Ethics and Essay Test Series

Test Schedule

Programme - 2

Test - 1: Ethics Test - 1 (27 July, 2019)

Ethics & Human Interface + Case Studies

Basic concept of ethics, morality and values
Determinants and consequences of Ethics in Human actions
Dimentions of ethics
Ethics in public life
Ethics in Economic Life
Nature of Morality
Individual Personality and Value
Values and skill
Freedom and Discipline
Duties and Rights
Holistic view of excellence
Affluence and Poverty Egoism
Utalitarianism
Demotological Ethics
Virtue Ethics
Case Studies on Various Topics

Test - 2 (28 July, 2019)

Essay Mock Test - 1

Test - 3: Ethics Test - 2 (3 August, 2019)

Human Value & Thinkers + Case Studies

Human value & Socialization
Democratic values
Professional values
Role of ethical value in Governance & Society
Significance of value in civil services
Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators
Role of family, Society and educational institutions in inculcating values
Value crisis in contemporary Indian society
Aesthetic values
Values in work life and professional ethics
Enlightened citizenship & democracy
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world
Case Studies on Various Topics

Test - 4 (4 August, 2019)

Essay Mock Test - 2

Test - 5: Ethics Test - 3 (10 August, 2019)

Attitude & Emotional Intelligence + Case Studies

Positive traits
Leadership and professionalism
Virtue and strength of character
Altruism and pro-social behavior
Moral and political attitudes
Social influence
Persuasion
Emotional intelligence - concepts, and utilities
Emotional skills
Consequences of high and low EQ
EQ and managing human resources
EQ and leadership behavior
Emotional intelligence in adminis-tration
Case Studies on Various Topics

Test - 6 (11 August, 2019)

Essay Mock Test - 3

Test - 7: Ethics Test - 4 (17 August, 2019)

Ethics in Administrative + Fundamental Values for Civil Service + Case Studies

Principle of public life and public standard
Ethics in administration
Foundational values for Civil Service
People first concept
Public Interest and Citizen Centric administration
Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship
Dedication to public service
Empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections,
Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance
Code of Ethics
Code of Conduct
Case Studies on Various Topics

Test - 8 (18 August, 2019)

Essay Mock Test - 4

Test - 9: Ethics Test - 5 (24 August, 2019)

Probity in Governance + Case Studies

Ethical Governance

Probity in Governance
Philosophical basis of Governance and Probity
State of Public Service delivery in India
Information sharing and transparency in Government
Right to Information
Citizen's Charters
Work Culture

Corruption

Corruption in India: extent, dimension, and response
Corruption a Social Evil
Probity in Public Life
Corrupt practice among civil servants and official misconduct
Exposing Corruption: Civil Society initiatives and role of Whistleblower Act
Tackling Corruption: role of Govern-ment and Institutions of Governance
Controlling Corruption: various approaches and efficacy

Corporate Governance

The economic man
Market and capitalism
Ethical choice in business
Corporate governance
Value in business management
Corporate Social Responsibility

Test - 10 (25 August, 2019)

Essay Mock Test - 5

Test - 11: Ethics Test - 6 (31 August, 2019)

Ethics Full Mock Test

Programme - 1

Test - 1: Ethics Test - 1 (22 June, 2019)

Ethics & Human Interface + Case Studies

Basic concept of ethics, morality and values
Determinants and consequences of Ethics in Human actions
Dimentions of ethics
Ethics in public life
Ethics in Economic Life
Nature of Morality
Individual Personality and Value
Values and skill
Freedom and Discipline
Duties and Rights
Holistic view of excellence
Affluence and Poverty Egoism
Utalitarianism
Demotological Ethics
Virtue Ethics
Case Studies on Various Topics

Test - 2 (29 June, 2019)

Essay Mock Test - 1

Test - 3: Ethics Test - 2 (6 July, 2019)

Human Value & Thinkers + Case Studies

Human value & Socialization
Democratic values
Professional values
Role of ethical value in Governance & Society
Significance of value in civil services
Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators
Role of family, Society and educational institutions in inculcating values
Value crisis in contemporary Indian society
Aesthetic values
Values in work life and professional ethics
Enlightened citizenship & democracy
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world
Case Studies on Various Topics

Test - 4 (13 July, 2019)