1. Ethical and Moral Values

• Concepts of Ethics and Morality: Understanding what constitutes ethical behavior and moral values in the context of personal and professional life.
• Ethical Theories: Familiarity with various ethical theories and their applications, such as consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, and relativism.
• Values in Public Life: Importance of values like honesty, fairness, transparency, and accountability in public service.

2. Integrity

• Definition and Significance: What integrity means and why it is crucial for public officials.
• Challenges to Integrity: Issues such as corruption, nepotism, and conflicts of interest, and how they affect governance.
• Promoting Integrity: Strategies and practices to foster a culture of integrity within public administration.

3. Aptitude in Public Administration and Governance

• Role of Aptitude: Understanding how personal aptitude, including skills and attributes, contributes to effective governance.
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Techniques and methods for making ethical decisions and solving problems in public administration.
• Leadership and Management: Ethical leadership and management practices that align with the values and integrity required in public service.

4. Application of Ethics in Governance

• Case Studies: Analysis of real-life scenarios and case studies where ethical principles are applied or compromised.
• Policies and Frameworks: Understanding the frameworks and policies designed to uphold ethics and integrity in public administration.
• Role of Institutions: The role of institutions like the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Lokpal in promoting ethical practices.

5. Ethics and Personal Conduct

• Self-Reflection: Encouraging self-assessment and reflection on personal values and ethics.
• Ethical Dilemmas: Handling ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest in a professional setting.