A Small Note from my dear friend BANNA VENKATESH IPS, He has scored around 130 marks in Ethics in CSE 2023.

GS4 ETHICS: SOME POINTERS THAT CAN HELP

Theory:

1. Understand the meaning of all the keywords mentioned in the syllabus clearly. You can refer to standard books like lexicon or use internet or any coaching videos to make sure that the basic concepts are clear.
2. Then try to collect examples from different areas like from civil servants, social activists, reformers, leaders etc who can be attributed to such values. Quoting examples in your answers will add value.
3. Wherever possible, try to use quotes that match or explain the meaning of that particular question. Quotes can be from religious scriptures, popular leaders, freedom fighters or different western/eastern philosophies.
4. Try to use simple and clear words while writing answers. Use the keywords that we study in the theory part in your answers. Eg: any question on corruption, we can use slippery slope doctrine to explain how it starts slowly with small amounts that can eventually lead to big scandals in the future.

Case studies:

1. Try to read it clearly, and understand the crux of the case study and while starting the answers, it is good to summarise the case study in 2-3 lines as to what the case study is about and what issue we are dealing/ being faced by that particular character in that study.
2. Always try to use the keywords that we study in the theory part while writing the challenges/dilemmas faced.
Eg: Use various topics that we studied like deontology/teleology, means/ends etc.. while addressing the dilemmas (just one example… similarly we should use)
3. Try to use the character names and then mention what ethical issue/dilemma faced by them while answering, which makes it more clear that you have understood various stakeholders and their challenges.
4. Try to conclude the case study with a relevant quote that aptly fits in the case study.
Eg: If it is a case study that relates to the abuse of power by a civil servant, then this quote can be used
“Power can be used to light up homes. The same can be used to burn a house. Choose wisely as to how that power should be used”

Collect more examples and quotes. Use internet, chatgpt etc for the same.

All the best for your exam and be confident. You can clear the exam and the first step is belief in self that one can do that.
Banna Venkatesh, IPS
UPSC CSE 2023- Rank 467

This is what is required if you want to clear any exam.Until you understand the demands of UPSC or Any State services you won’t be able to clear even if you work 12 or 16 hours a day.

Clarification regarding Mains Personal Guidance.

Many students mistakenly believe that, like other rankers or mentors, I will also dedicate only a small amount of time to each individual.Their doubt is also genuine. Many rankers or mentors previously behaved that way.

But my personal guidance will be a game changer. I will talk to every individual on daily basis and I constantly monitor their performance.

I give them targets and I make sure they finish within prescribed time limit. They have to write regularly and I discuss their answers in detail on regular basis.

You will develop a very good understanding of UPSC within a short time.

Once you join my Personal guidance you don’t have to look for anything else.

And I make sure that you stand in that top 5- 10% of competitors.

Remember whatever I say I fulfil it. I am not a man of words but action.

My Sincere Advice !!

Start your day by looking at Previous year questions

End your day by writing answer to any Previous Year question.

Common sense is not very common.

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Thousands and Lakhs of Aspirants buy it.

People want it and they sell it.
And the Business continues.

This is the sad reality.

No time off today, please.
New year is coming so work hard today.😀

More than 40% are not doing any physical activity.
Believe me Good health is more important than IAS or IPS.

If you have Good health you can do wonders in life.

Immediately start doing some physical exercise.

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I will try to give an overall strategy for Prelims 2025 in today’s session.

Try to note and follow them blindly.

Let’s end this year with some important learnings.

Those who have other doubts related to 2026 attempt, mains and other issues can meet me there. I will be happy to help you out.

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Enjoy tonight and have a great time with your friends and family members

But few things don’t drink and drive and don’t get into fights with anyone.

Happy New Year 2025.
Whatever happened in the past forget it.

From this new year I want Aspirants to follow the right path.
When I mean Right path I mean.

1) Focus on PYQs
2) Focus on Syllabus
3) Reading Newspaper
4) Limiting Resources
5) Making short notes
6) More Revisions
Finally very important
7) Answer Writing

I am doing my best to bring awareness about these aspects.

Those who are seriously and exclusively preparing for UPSC and don’t have any guidance they will definitely benefit from
My Personal Mains Guidance.

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I am receiving a common question related to Personal Guidance

When I say personal guidance it means I m going to talk to them directly every day over the phone and discuss their issues.

I discuss their answers with them and monitor their progress.

I spend so much time on every individual every day.

May be other rankers earning money by cheating students in the name of Personal guidance.

I don’t do such cheap tricks.

Please be ready with Today’s Indian Express Newspaper.

I will tell u how to use important news items and articles from newspapers for notes making, Answer Enrichment and Prelims Preparation.