IAS Mains General Studies (Paper - 4) Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude | English Medium

In IAS Mains Exam, General Studies Paper 4 (Nitishashtra, Satyanishtha, Aur Abhiruchi) cater to Emotional Intelligence, Human Attitude, Probity in Governance, and Foundational Values in Civil Services. To understand the application-based nature of the paper, the present study guide by Arihant, which has been revised on the basis of the latest pattern of civil services, serves the purpose well. It contains case studies to develop a clear understanding of the ethical issues that a public servant often confronts while in service.

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

• IAS Mains 2025 aspirants

BOOK STRUCTURE

• Solved Papers (2024-2020)
• 7 Units
• Case Studies
• Glossary
• Advanced Contemporary Case Studies

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BOOK

• Detailed explanation for issues related to Nitishashtra & Satyanishtha
• Coverage of Moral Philosophy through various Philosophers of India and the World
• Special exam-oriented structure in accordance with the UPSC syllabus
• Discussion of the theoretical concepts with contemporary examples
• Unitwise exam pattern questions based on UPSC pattern
• Case studies, Glossary, and Advanced Contemporary Case Studies have been given at the end

WHY THIS BOOK?

• New case studies with solutions have been added while taking into account case studies which were asked in GS Paper-4
• New case studies have been added according to the new feedback
• ‘Topic lives and teachings of great personalities’ in the first unit have been revised thoroughly
• Complete restructuring of Unit 5 has been done to make it more useful for students
• Most of the topics in Units 6 & 7 have been either restructured or rewritten which has increased their utility from the exam point of view
• Solved paper of 2024 has been added

IAS Mains 2025 aspirants BOOK STRUCTURE Solved Papers (2024-2020) 7 Units Case Studies Glossary Advanced Contemporary Case Studies HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BOOK Detailed explanation for issues related to Nitishashtra & Satyanishtha Coverage of Moral Philosophy through various Philosophers of India and the World Special exam-oriented structure in accordance with the UPSC syllabus Discussion of the theoretical concepts with contemporary examples Unitwise exam pattern questions based on UPSC pattern Case studies, Glossary, and Advanced Contemporary Case Studies have been given at the end WHY THIS BOOK? New case studies with solutions have been added while taking into account case studies which were asked in GS Paper-4 New case studies have been added according to the new feedback ‘Topic lives and teachings of great personalities’ in the first unit have been revised thoroughly Complete restructuring of Unit 5 has been done to make it more useful for students Most of the topics in Units 6 & 7 have been either restructured or rewritten which has increased their utility from the exam point of view Solved paper of 2024 has been added