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About The Book The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the IAS Mains Examinations with an aim to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.In 2013, UPSC introduced major changes in the syllabus of General Studies for Civil Services Mains Examinations and as per the new syllabus the entire General Studies has been divided into four papers. Following the new pattern, exceptional and first of its kind books for all four General Studies Papers have been introduced by Arihant. These books consist of in-depth coverage of all the topics in the syllabus at one place with conceptual clarity to fulfill the needs and demands of the aspirants. The present fully revised and updated edition for General Studies Paper 4, Ethics, Integrity and Aptitudefor IAS Mains 2016 incorporates the detailed explanation of all issues related to Ethics and Integrity with special emphasis on Case Studies synthesizing all topics at one place, Emotional Intelligence, Human Attitude, Probity in Governance and Foundational Values in Civil Services have been covered in detail. To understand the application-based nature of the paper, the book serves the purpose well as it is difficult to attempt this paper without developing a clear understanding of the ethical issues that a public servant often confronts while in service. The book also looks into the coverage of moral philosophy through various philosophers of India and the World helping the aspirants develop a clear understanding of the ethical issues that a public servant often confronts while in service. The book has been divided into eight units namely Ethics & Human Interface, Attitude, Aptitude & Foundational Values for Civil Services, Emotional Intelligence, Moral Thinkers & Philosophers from India & World, Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration. All the chapters contain section wise practice questions based on the questions asked in previous years’ IAS Mains Paper 4 Examinations. This is the perfect book for the changed pattern of Civil Services to synthesize all topics at one place. With in-depth coverage of the various aspects of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude, this book for General Studies Paper 4 will prove to be an impeccable resource for the upcoming IAS Mains General Studies Paper 4 2016. About The Author An editorial team of highly skilled professionals at Arihant, works hand in glove to ensure that the students receive the best and accurate content through our books. From inception till the book comes out from print, the whole team comprising of authors, editors, proofreaders and various other involved in shaping the book put in their best efforts, knowledge and experience to produce the rigorous content the students receive. Keeping in mind the specific requirements of the students and various examinations, the carefully designed exam oriented and exam ready content comes out only after intensive research and analysis. The experts have adopted whole new style of presenting the content which is easily understandable, leaving behind the old traditional methods which once used to be the most effective. They have been developing the latest content & updates as per the needs and requirements of the students making our books a hallmark for quality and reliability for the past 15 years.