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@vivanands there is one book on ethics and integrity written by G Subba Rao and P N Roy. U r talking abt this one, if not than pls give the Correct name of Book .
My strategy for GS-IV: 1. I got the book by Subba Rao. Read the first few chapters very diligently and surfed through the others. Also, good case studies are given at the end of the book. 2. Another source I glanced through was - Pavan Kumar's IAS. That itself has material sourced from places like BBC. This is a good one time read. 3. I did not prepare any thinkers in detail. Subba Rao has profiles of a few philosophers and thinkers (both Indian & Western). Pertinent references to thinkers and their views can help improve the depth of your answers. 4. My whole preparation for GS-IV took a week with 4 hours each day. I kept it till the end of November. Revision in December took 1 day. I don't know if that strategy will work for all. 5. Marks will boil down to your answer writing strategy. For the first part (essay type) I answered from my heart, completely ignoring rules regarding how to structure a good balanced answer. I gave personal examples wherever I wanted to stress a point. I referenced thinkers (but very sparingly). For the second part (case studies), I followed a strategy. First, I explained the exact facts of the dilemma. Secondly, I elaborated on why it is a dilemma. Thirdly, I outlined the various approaches (schools of thought) that can be used in the scenario. Fourth, I outlined my stand with supporting reasoning. And lastly, I ended with a couple of out of the box suggestions.
Any other information that I can help you with?
Wonderful strategy man.. It would become more clear if you can share any of your answer you wrote in the exam. Thanks
@mp_ias I am sorry but I don't exactly remember any of the answers I wrote. I can try to get a copy through RTI, but do people ever get a copy of their answer sheets?
@mp_ias I am sorry but I don't exactly remember any of the answers I wrote. I can try to get a copy through RTI, bko ut do people ever get a copy of their answer sheets?
Bro if you have any of your mock test answer, that will alsi do. Filling RTI is a futile exercise, no one gets any thing. I just wanted to see the way you are explaining the dillema and the various schools of thought for resolving it. Thanks
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there is one book on ethics and integrity written by G Subba Rao and P N Roy. U r talking abt this one, if not than pls give the Correct name of Book .
Thanks
144
GENRAL STUDIES -I (PAPER-II)
077
GENRAL STUDIES -II (PAPER-III)
089
GENRAL STUDIES -III (PAPER-IV)
077
GENRAL STUDIES -IV (PAPER-V)
081
OPTIONAL-I (ELECTRICAL ENG.) (PAPER-VI)
145
OPTIONAL-II (ELECTRICAL ENG.) (PAPER-VII)
136
WRITTEN TOTAL
749
PERSONALITY TEST
151
FINAL TOTAL
900
Remarks :-RECOMMENDED
MARKS
ESSAY (PAPER-I)
142
GENRAL STUDIES -I (PAPER-II)
103
GENRAL STUDIES -II (PAPER-III)
097
GENRAL STUDIES -III (PAPER-IV)
079
GENRAL STUDIES -IV (PAPER-V)
106
OPTIONAL-I (LAW) (PAPER-VI)
128
OPTIONAL-II (LAW) (PAPER-VII)
149
WRITTEN TOTAL
804
PERSONALITY TEST
193
FINAL TOTAL
997
I am sorry but I don't exactly remember any of the answers I wrote.
I can try to get a copy through RTI, but do people ever get a copy of their answer sheets?
I just wanted to see the way you are explaining the dillema and the various schools of thought for resolving it.
Thanks
GS1 102
GS2 86
GS3 65
GS4 86
Geo P1 130
Geo P2 87
Written 685
Interview 150
Grand 835