Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude, 5e for UPSC Mains 2026 | GS Paper 4 Mains | Exclusive Access to McGraw Hill Edge  (Paperback, M Karthikeyan)

McGraw Hill proudly unveils the thoroughly revised fifth edition of M Karthikeyan's classic Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude. This edition brings a fresh perspective with a complete content overhaul, designed for conceptual clarity. With enhanced pedagogical features, it will surely help the aspirants in extensive preparation for the exam. Ethics forms the bedrock of every examination, especially for the UPSC Civil Services Main GS Paper IV, which rigorously assesses the ethical foundations, integrity and aptitude of prospective civil servants. Karthikeyan's bestseller is intricately framed to cover the UPSC syllabus, and also to offer additional insights and perspectives crucial for aspirants during their preparation. Aligned with the latest exam trend, this book cultivates a profound understanding of ethical principles and their practical implementation in the realm of public service. Each chapter delves deeper into specific concepts, exploring them through a combination of explanations, real-life examples from administration, and relatable scenarios from everyday life. This approach fosters a clear understanding and fosters the ability to apply these principles effectively. M Karthikeyan, being the Director of one of the successful coaching institutes, ARAM IAS, has extensive teaching experience and daily interactions with students. These insights have allowed him to address the students' needs effectively, providing a solid theoretical foundation complemented by numerous case studies. Additionally, each chapter includes clear learning objectives to help aspirants gain a deeper understanding of the subject. 1. Aligned with the latest trend and changing dynamics of the examination. 2. Comprehensive topic-wise coverage of UPSC syllabus with pedagogical features for conceptual clarity, like glossary, flowcharts, etc. 3. Learning Objectives at the beginning of the chapter for quick overview. 4. Chapter Summary at the end for recapitulation. 5. Thought Provoking Questions to stimulate critical thinking. 6. Theme-based case studies with model answers to strengthen concepts. 7. Chapter-wise PYQs including questions of 2024