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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-2
History: Three Broad
Categories
1.Indian heritage and
Culture
(Ancient to Modern Times)
Art
Literature
Architecture
2.Modern Indian History
(Mid of 18th century to present)
Freedom Stuggle
Important Stages
Important Contributors
Post Independence Consolidation And
Reorganization Within Country
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Sociology: Two Broad
Categories
3.World History
(Events of 18th Century)
Industrial Revolution
World Wars
Redrawal of National Boundaries
Political Philosophies Communism,
Capitalism,Socialism (Evolution, Forms, Effects on Society
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1.Indian Society
Salient Features
Diversity
Effects of Globalization
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2.Important Issues
Women Issue
Role Of Women
Role of Women's
Organization Population
Issue (Associated
Problems And Remedies)
Social Issues
Social Empowerment
Communalism, Regionalism, Socialism
Development Issue
Poverty, Urbanization (Associated Problems
and Remedies)
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Geography: Two Broad
Categories
1. Physical Geography
World Physical Geography (Including India)
Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone etc.
Geograhical Features
Location
Changes and Effects on Flora
and Fauna
2. World Geography and Indian Geography
Distribution of Key Natural Resources (Including South
Asia)
Factors responsible for Location Of Primary,
Secondary and Tertiary Industries in various parts.
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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-3
Indian polity: Eight Broad
Categories
1. Indian Constitution
Historical Underpinnings
Evolution
Features
Significant Provisions
Amendments
Comparison with constitution of other nations
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2. Structure, Organization, Functions and Responsibilties
Executive
Judiciary
Ministries and Govt. Departments
Statutory, Regulatory, and Quasi-judicial bodies
Various constitutional bodies
3. Union and States
Functions
Responsibilities
Issues and Challenges pertaining to Federal Structure
Devolution of Power and Finances to Local levels and Challenges
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3. Parliament and State Legislatures
Structure
Functioning
Conduct of Business
Powers, Previleges and Issues arising out of these
5. Misc.
Appointment to various Constitutional Posts
Seperation of Power between various Organs, Dispute Redressal Mechanism and
Institutions
Pressure Groups, Formal/Informal Associations and their role in Polity
Salient Features of RPA
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6. Govt. Policies and
Welfare Schemes
Intervention for development in various Sectors
Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation
Schemes for Vulnerable sections of Population by Centre and States
Performance of these Schemes
Mechanism, Laws, Institutions and Bodies for Protection and Betterment of Vulnerable
Sections
7.Development Related
Development Processes
Development Industry
Role of NGO's, SHG's , Donors, Charities, Associations, Institutions, Groups
Development and Management of Social Sector/ Service relating to Health,
Education, HR
Issues Related to Poverty , Hunger.
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International Relations: Four Broad
Categories
8. Governance
Important Aspects
Transparency
Accountability
e- Governance Applications, Models, Success, Limitations and Potential
Citizen Charters, Transparency, Accountabilty, Institutional and other
Measures
Role of Civil Service in Democracy
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International Relations
Bilateral, Regional, Global groupings involving India and/or affecting Indian
Interests
Effects of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing
Countries on Indian Interests
Indian Diaspora
Important International Institutions, Agencies, Fora, their Structure, Mandate,
Functions and Responsibilities
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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-4
Agriculture: Four Broad Categories
1.Crops
Major Crops
Cropping Pattern in India
Different types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems
Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce, Issues and Related Constraints
e- Tech in the aid of Farmers
Direct/ Indirect Farm Subsidies and Related Issues
Minimum Support Prices and Issues
Economics of Animal Rearing
Technology Missions for Various Crops
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2. Food Proceesing
Scope and significance
Related Industries
Location
Upstream and Downstream Requirement
Suppply Chain Management
3. PDS
Objectives
Funtioning
Limitation
Revamping
Issue of Buffer Stocks
4. Land Reforms in India
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Economy: Three Broad categories
1. Growth
Indian Economy
Planning
Mobilization of Resources
Development
Employment
Inclusive Growth and Issues
2. Infrastructure
Energy
Ports
Airports
Roads
Railways
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3. Miss.
Liberalization and its Effects
Changes in Industrial Policy and its Effect on Industrial Growth
Investments Models
Goverment Budgeting
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Science and Tech.: Five Broad
Categories
1. Science and
Technology
Developments
Applications
Effects on Everyday Life
Achievements of Indians in SnT
Indigenization of Technology
Developing New Technology
2. Awareness
IT
Space
Computers
Robotics
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology
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3. Conservation
Renewable and Non- Renewable Resources
Environmental Pollution and Degradation
Environmental Impact Assesment
4. Biodiversity
5. Miss
Intellectual Propert Rights
Disaster and Disaster Management
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Security: Two Broad Categories
1. Challenges to Security
Linkages between Development and Extremism
Role of External State and Non State actors in creating security
Challenges
Challenges through Communication Networks
Role of Media and Social Networking sites in Internal
Security challenges
Basics of Cyber Security
Security Challenges and their Management in Borders
Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism