The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is widely considered one of the toughest exams in the world. Among the four General Studies papers, GS Paper IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude) is unique. It doesn’t test how much you know, but rather who you are and how you think.
For years, students have flocked to Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, the founder and managing director of Drishti IAS, for his unparalleled teaching style. If you are considering his Ethics course, you are likely wondering: Is it worth it? What does it cover?
In this blog post, we provide a detailed breakdown of Dr. Vikas Divyakirti’s Ethics Course to help you make an informed decision. dr vikas divyakirti drishti ias ethics course
Watch the theory modules without taking heavy notes. Just listen. Let Dr. Divyakirti’s framework seep into your brain. Focus on the stories and examples. Note down the keywords (e.g., "Moral Relativism," "Veil of Ignorance").
The final 30-40% of the course is dedicated to case studies. Dr. Divyakirti teaches a "Step-by-Step Matrix" to solve any case study: Step 1: The First Viewing (Absorption) Watch the
He uses real-world examples—from the Bhubaneswar fire tragedy to the Noida twin tower demolition—to teach ethical reasoning.
Learning is incomplete without practice. The course usually integrates or offers a specialized test series where: here is what you will notice:
This is the "static" part of the paper but also the most factual.
Dr. Divyakirti is famous for his bilingual teaching method. He uses "Hinglish" to explain dense Western and Indian philosophical concepts. Whether it is the trolley problem in Utilitarianism or the concept of Dharma in Indian philosophy, his explanations ensure the logic sticks with you, regardless of your medium of exam.
If you are searching for recorded lectures or notes, here is what you will notice: