Author: Prince Luthra (UPSC CSE AIR 577)

The UPSC Ethics paper falls under the General Studies Paper IV of the Civil Services Mains examination. The official syllabus for the UPSC Ethics paper is as follows: General Studies Paper-IV: Ethics, Integrity, and...

Ethical behavior by civil servants is crucial for maintaining public trust, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring the effective functioning of government institutions. Here are some examples of ethical behavior by civil servants:...

“Code of Conduct” and “Code of Ethics” are terms often used interchangeably, but they do have distinct meanings and implications, especially in the context of organizations and professions. Here’s the difference between the two:...

The code of conduct in Indian civil services refers to a set of ethical guidelines and principles that civil servants are expected to follow in the course of their duties and interactions. These codes...

You are an officer in a government department responsible for awarding contracts for public infrastructure projects. A major construction company, known for its influential connections, submits a bid for a significant road construction project....

You are a District Magistrate in a remote region with limited medical facilities. A severe disease outbreak has affected the area, and the central government has sent a limited supply of life-saving medicine that...

You are a software engineer working for a technology company. Your team has been assigned to develop a new product, and the deadline is approaching fast. However, you realize that there is a serious...

Probity is the quality of having strong moral principles and ethical behavior. It is the adherence to honesty, integrity, and fairness in one’s actions and decisions. Here are a few examples of probity:  ...