Dr. Vikas Divyakirti - Drishti Ias Ethics Course -

What makes this course uniquely engaging is Dr. Vikas Divyakirti’s signature teaching style. Storytelling and Real-World Analogies

The Ethics paper carries 250 marks, matching the weight of any other GS paper or optional subject paper. However, it offers a significantly higher return on investment (ROI) for two major reasons:

, who became an IAS officer at age 23. Her story of overcoming farmer-background challenges is often highlighted as a result of the "conceptual grounding" provided by mentors like Divyakirti. Recent Controversies

The course is methodically divided into:

and its applicability to real-world administrative challenges. As the founder of Drishti IAS, Dr. Divyakirti personally conducts the course, leveraging over seven years of educational expertise to help UPSC aspirants navigate the highly subjective world of ethics. Course Structure and Methodology

The course aims to build both conceptual clarity and the practical answer-writing skills necessary to tackle the situational case studies typical of the GS-4 paper.

A major strength of the course is its focus on practical application. Dr. Divyakirti draws from historical events, current socio-political developments, and real bureaucratic challenges to build case studies. Students learn how to balance competing values—such as compassion versus rule adherence, or development versus environmental conservation—using structured, legally sound, and morally robust frameworks. 3. Focus on Moral Integrity and Value Systems

Introduction In the landscape of Civil Services examination preparation in India, few names command as much respect and admiration as Dr. Vikas Divyakirti. As the founder and managing director of Drishti IAS, he has transformed how aspirants approach the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) General Studies papers. Among his various instructional offerings, the stands out as a flagship program. This specialized course has revolutionized preparation for General Studies Paper IV (GS Paper IV), turning a notoriously abstract syllabus into a scoring asset for thousands of future bureaucrats. The Evolution of GS Paper IV in UPSC

Essence, determinants, and consequences of ethics in human actions.

Information sharing and transparency in government; Right to Information (RTI).