VVR - IAS Exam Preparation
Classroom Schedule
for Ethics(General Studies Paper-IV) for UPSC / IAS /Civil Service Examination 2017:
Schedules:The following schedule will be adhered to in the Classroom
Programme for ETHICS (Subject to change as per exigencies)
Batch-I:
| Date | Topics | Timings |
|---|---|---|
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15-Dec-2016 to 19-Dec-2016 |
General Discussion and analysis of Strength, Weakness, opportunity,and threats of the paper followed by start of discussion on Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and beha viour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. | 6:00-8:00 P.M |
|
20-Dec-2016 to 23-Dec-2016 |
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. | 6:00-8:00 P.M |
|
26-Dec-2016 to 30-Dec-2016 |
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections | 6:00-8:00P.M |
| 31-Dec-2016 | Test-1 on the above Topics. | Flexible Timings |
| 01-Jan-2016 | Discussion on the Test-1 | Flexible Timings |
|
02-Jan-2016 to 06-Jan-2016 |
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. | 6:00-8:00P.M |
|
09-Jan-2016 to 13-Jan-2016 |
Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. | 6:00-8:00P.M |
|
16-Jan-2016 to 20-Jan-2016 |
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. | 6:00-8:00P.M |
| 21-Jan-2016 | Test-2 on Topic - 4 and 5 | Flexible Timings |
| 22-Jan-2016 | Discussion on the Test-2 | Flexible Timings |
|
23-Jan-2016 to 30-Jan-2016 |
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. | 6:00-8:00P.M |
|
31-Jan-2016 to 03-Feb-2016 |
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. |
6:00-8:00P.M |
| 04-Feb-2016 | Test-3 on Topic - 6 and 7 | Flexible Timings |
| 05-Feb-2016 | Discussion on the Test-3 | Flexible Timings |
| 07-Feb-2016 | Comprehensive Test-1 | Flexible Timings |
| 08-Feb-2016 | Comprehensive Test-2 | Flexible Timings |