Nitishastra, Satyanishtha Evam Abhiruchi is a textbook for UPSC Mains General Studies Paper-IV. The core objective of the book is to provide systematic and relevant guidance and quality material to students preparing for Civil Services exams.

The book is written as per the syllabus. It provides a detailed account of various principles of ethics. Questions asked in previous years are given in boxes alongside the topic for better correlation. The authors have used their expertise to provide solutions to dilemmas that administrators face. The solutions incorporate principles and philosophies that lie behind them.

In 'Case Studies', realistic solutions are provided based on the authors’ knowledge of philosophy and administrative experience.

Students will find the simple, lucid, narrative style easy to understand; it will help them assimilate and prepare better for the exam, and boost their confidence.

Glossary, Abbreviations and Bibliography are also provided in the book.

S S Baredia, is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer in the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Before he joined the IAS in 2016, Mr. Baredia worked with Madhya Pradesh State Civil Services. He worked as Child Development Project Officer, Department of Women and Child Development; and served as CEO, Janpad Panchayat, Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development. He has wide experience as a civil servant. He has also taught Ethics in various coaching institutes in Delhi, Indore and Bhopal.

Ajab Lal Lilhare, is a postgraduate in English Literature. He has vast experience of teaching aspirants for UPSC, State PSC and other examinations. He is the director of Ajab’s Academy, Delhi.

प्रस्तावना (Introduction)
पारिभाषिक शब्दावली (Definitional Glossary)
शब्द संक्षेप (Abbreviation)

1. नीतिशास्त्र एवं मानवीय सहसंबंध Ethics and Human Interface
2. नीतिशास्त्र के आयाम  Dimensions of Ethics
3. निजी और लोक संबंधों में नैतिकता  Ethics in Private and Public Relationships
4. मानवीय मूल्य  Human Values
5. महान नेताओं, सुधारकों और प्रशासकों के जीवन एवं उनके उपदेशों से शिक्षा Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators
6. अभिवृत्ति  Attitude
7. अभिरुचि Aptitude
8. भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता Emotional Intelligence
9. सिविल सेवकों के लिए बुनियादी मूल्य Foundational Values for Civil Servants
10. भारत और विश्व के नैतिक विचारकों तथा दार्शनिकों का योगदान Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the World
11. लोक प्रशासन में नैतिकता Ethics in Public Administration
12. नैतिक मार्गदर्शन के स्रोत Source of Ethical Guidance
13. जवाबदेही Accountability
14. शासन व्यवस्था में नीतिपरक और नैतिक मूल्यों का सुदृढ़ीकरण Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance
15. नैतिक दुविधा Ethical Dilemma
16. अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंधों में नैतिक मुद्दे Ethical Issues in International Relations
17. कॉर्पोरेट शासन व्यवस्था Corporate Governance
18. लोक सेवाएं Public Services
19. शासन व्यवस्था में ईमानदारी Probity in Governance
20. कार्य संस्कृति Work Culture
21. सेवा प्रदान करने की गुणवत्ता Quality of Service Delivery
22. केस अध्ययन Case Study

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