UPSC Ethics

Core concepts · Mains GS-IV

• Ethics →
• Morality →
• Values →
• Norms →
• Moral reasoning →
• Moral judgement →
• Ethical dilemmas →
• Consequentialism →
• Deontology →
• Virtue ethics →
• Utilitarianism →

Public values · Mains GS-IV

• Integrity →
• Honesty →
• Objectivity →
• Impartiality →
• Non-partisanship →
• Empathy →
• Compassion →
• Tolerance →
• Responsibility →
• Dedication →
• Courage of conviction →

EI · Mains GS-IV

• Self-awareness →
• Self-regulation →
• Motivation →
• Empathy →
• Social skills →
• Emotional appraisal →
• Conflict management →
• Leadership applications →

Public administration ethics · Mains GS-IV

• Probity in governance →
• Public funds →
• Transparency →
• RTI →
• Citizen Charter →
• Codes of ethics →
• Code of conduct →
• Work culture →
• Corruption →
• Whistleblowing →
• Conflict of interest →
• Corporate governance →
• Ethical leadership →