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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

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2. Miss.
Money Laundering and
Prevention
Various Security
Forces, Agencies and
their Mandate