Balaji DK, a 2015-batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, secured 36 th rank in Civil Services Exam, 2014. A keen observer of the surroundings, coupled with the knack to bring real life incidents to academics, he scored 121/250 in Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude, one of the highest scores, with this simple approach. His article on the strategy of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude preparation on online portals was an instant hit. Hailing from a small town Koratagere, Tumakuru, Karnataka, studying in a Government school, learning English literally on his own, he has done MBA from Bangalore University. Having worked as a freelance trainer before getting selected for IAS, he understands the mindset of, and the challenges faced by a Civil Service aspirant. Thus, he has made a sincere attempt in this book to mould the syllabus of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude in an aspirant-friendly manner. It is also a good read for people other than Civil Service aspirants.
Author presents ethics and related topics in a simple manner. USP of this book is break down of complex concepts into simple constituents and integrating them to see the big picture. Must read for those interested in public service.
This book is really useful for UPSC aspirants as the subject is a part of their syllabus. It's easy to understand the case studies and theories in a Deeper sense.