General Studies Paper IV (GS-IV)
Ethical analysis, administrative dilemmas, and civil service values applied to contemporary governance events for UPSC GS-4 Ethics & Case Studies.
Core Syllabus Dimensions Covered:
- § Ethics & Human Interface in Governance
- § Attitude, Moral & Political Perspectives
- § Foundational Values for Civil Service & Probity
- § Emotional Intelligence in Administration
- § Ethical Case Studies & Dilemmas in Public Service
⚡ High-Yield Practice Questions (GS-IV)
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Special Campaign 6' implemented by the Department of Rural Development: 1. The campaign is being implemented under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). 2. The primary objectives include institutionalizing cleanliness, reducing pendency, and disposing of e-waste. 3. The disposal of e-waste and obsolete furniture has generated zero revenue while freeing up office space. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the Special Campaign 6 is indeed guided by DARPG and aims to institutionalize cleanliness, reduce pendency, and dispose of e-waste. Statement 3 is incorrect because the disposal of e-waste and obsolete furniture generated an expected revenue of approximately Rs 15.29 lakh, rather than zero revenue.
Recent GS-IV Current Affairs & Policy Briefs
5 Dossiers-
PIB · Ministry of Law and Justice
Legislative Department Reviews Office Cleanliness and Pendency Reduction Under Special Campaign 6 for Enhanced Workplace Efficiency
- The Legislative Department under the Ministry of Law and Justice conducted a comprehensive review and inspection of its offices at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi, under 'Special Campaign 6' on October 23, 2026.
- The campaign aims to institutionalize cleanliness in government offices, reduce pending references, and promote a culture of work efficiency, discipline, and optimal workspace management.
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PIB · Government of India
National Human Rights Commission Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Brutal Assault and Inhuman Treatment of Woman in Gujarat
- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of a brutal assault and inhuman treatment of a married woman in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, who was living with another man.
- The NHRC issued notices to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police of Surendranagar, demanding a detailed report within two weeks regarding the victim's health status and compensation.
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PIB · Government of India
NHAI Successfully Defends Chittorgarh-Udaipur Highway Arbitration Case, Safeguarding Public Funds and Securing Counterclaims
- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) successfully defended its contractual stance in an arbitration case against Uchit Expressway Pvt Ltd for the 93.5 km Chittorgarh-Udaipur section of NH-76, safeguarding public funds.
- The arbitral tribunal, constituted under the Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes (SAROD), dismissed the concessionaire's total claims of Rs 366.53 crore, including a COVID-19 related extension cost claim of Rs 238.18 crore.
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PIB · Government of India
Defence Accounts Department Organizes Nationwide Shramdaan and Cleanliness Drive Under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
- The Defence Accounts Department organized nationwide 'Shramdaan' events and a two-week 'Swachhata Pakhwada' under the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign, planting over 25,000 saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative.
- Led by the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), the campaign culminated in New Delhi with a cleanliness drive at an MCD primary school in Dwarka in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
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PIB · Government of India
Legislative Department Organizes Workshop on Record Management under Special Campaign 6 to Enhance Administrative Efficiency
- The Legislative Department under the Ministry of Law and Justice organized a workshop on record management on 13 October 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan 2, New Delhi, as part of Special Campaign 6.
- The workshop aimed to promote administrative efficiency, transparency, and accountability through systematic record maintenance, proper classification, indexing, and timely review of government files.