Ethics Paper (GS-IV): The Art of Applying Principles to Case Studies

The Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude paper is unique, testing your moral and emotional intelligence. This article provides a comprehensive strategy for GS-IV, dividing the preparation into Theoretical Concepts (Philosophers, definitions of key terms like integrity, aptitude) and Case Studies. For theory, we cover using simple definitions and quotes. The core focus, however, is on solving Case Studies. Learn a structured, step-by-step approach: Identify Stakeholders, List Ethical Dilemmas, Discuss Options (with pros/cons), and state your Final Course of Action (justifying it with ethical principles like Utilitarianism, Deontology, etc.). The goal is to provide a balanced, practical, and ethically justifiable solution that reflects a good public servant.