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Paper/SubtopicGS - I:

Indian Culture123

Modern Indian History456

World History78

Society

910111213141516

Geography

171819202122

GS - II:

Constitution2324

Polity

25262728293031323334353637

Social Justice

38

39

40

4142

Governance

434445

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Governance4647

International Relations

48495051

GS - III:525354

55

5657585960616263646566

Technology

67686970717273

Disaster Management 74

Security

757677787980818283

GS - IV:

Ethics

8485868788899091

Aptitude

92

Economic Development

Environment, Biodiversity

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Aptitude

92

93949596979899

100101

Integrity

102103104105106107108109110111112

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TopicsIndian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.Salient aspects of Art forms (ancient to modern)Salient aspects of Literature (ancient to modern)Salient aspects of Architecture (ancient to modern)Mid-18th century - Present (significant events, personalities, issues)Freedom Struggle (various stages, important contributors from different parts of the country)Post-Independence (consolidation and reorganisation within country)18th century events (e.g. Ind'l revo, WWs, redrawn boundaries, colonisation, decolonisation)Political philosophies (e.g. communism, capitalism, socialism) and their effect on societySalient features of Indian SocietyDiversity of IndiaRole of women and women's organisationPopulation and associated issuesPoverty and developmental issuesUrbanisation (problems and remedies)Globalisation (effects on Indian society)Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism, SecularismSalient Features of World Physical GeographyDistribution of key Natural Resources (world, S. Asia, Indian subcontinent)Factors responsible for location of Industries (primary, secondary, tertiary; India, world)Important Geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes, cyclones)Geographical features and locationCritical geographical features, flora, fauna (changes and effects therof)Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International RelationsHistorical underpinnings & evolutionFeatures, amendments, significant provisions, basic structureFunctions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structureDevolution of powers and finances to local levels; challenges thereinSeparation of Powers (between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms, institutions)Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries'Union and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein)Executive (structure, organisation, functioning)Judiciary (structure, organisation functioning)Ministries and Departments (of Union and State govts.)Pressure Groups & Formal, Informal associations (and their role in the polity)Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.Appointment to various Constitutional posts Constitutional Bodies (powers, functions and responsibilities)Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodiesGovernment Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)

Social Sector & Social Services (health, education, human resources - issues in development, management)Poverty and hunger issuesImportant aspects of governanceTransaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures)E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential)

Development Processes & Development industry (role of NGOs, SHGs, groups & associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders)

Welfare Schemes (centre, states; performance, mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for protection of vulnerable sections)

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Citizens CharterRole of Civil Services in a democracy.India and its Neighbourhood (relations)Bilateral, Regional, Global groupings & Agreements (involving and/or affecting India)Effect of Policies & Politics of Developed and Developing countries on India (India's interests, diaspora)Important International institutions, agencies, for a (structure, mandate)Technology, Economic Development, Bio‐diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster ManagementIndian Economy (issues re: planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development, employment)Inclusive growth and issues thereinGovernment Budgeting

Farm subsidies and MSP and issues therein (direct and indirect)PDS (objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks & food security)Technology missionsEconomics of animal-rearing

Land Reforms in IndiaEffects of Liberalisation on the economyChanges in Industrial policy & their effects on industrial growthInfrastructure (energy, ports, roads, airports, railways)Investment modelsS&T developments and everyday applications & effectsAchievements of Indians in S&TIndigenisation of technology & development of new technologyAwareness in fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotech, Biotech, IPR issuesEnvironmental conservationEnvironmental pollution and degradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisasters & Disaster ManagementLinkages between Development & spread of ExtremismRole of External State & Non-State actors in creating internal security challengesInternal security challenges through communication networksRole of media and social-networking sites in internal security challengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoneylaundering & PreventionBorder Areas (securite challenges and management thereof)Linkages of Organised crime and TerrorismSecurity forces & agencies (mandate)

Ethics and Human Interface (essence, determinants, consequences of ethics in human actions)Dimensions of ethicsEthics in public & private relationshipsHuman values (lessons from great leaders, reformers & administrators)Role of family, society, educational institutions in inculcating valuesAttitude (content, structure, function, influence & relation with thought & behaviour)Moral and Political AttitudesSocial Influence and Persuasion

Major Crops in various parts of country (cropping patterns, types of irrigation, irrigation systems, storage, transport & marketing of agro-produce and related issues & constraints, e-technology to aid farmers)

Food processing and related industries in India (scope & significance, location, upstream-downstream requirements, supply chain management)

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude (*intended to test attitude & approach; may involve case studies)

Civil Service aptitude & foundational values (integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance & compassion towards weaker sections

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Emotional Intelligence (concepts, utility & application in administration & governance)Contributions of Moral Thinkers & Philosophers from India and worldPublic service values & Ethics in Public Administration (status & problems)Ethical concerns and dilemnas in government & private institutionsLaws, rules, regulations, conscience as sources of ethical GuidanceAccountability & ethical governanceStrengthening of ethical & moral values in governanceEthical issues in international relations and fundingCorporate GovernanceProbity in Governance (concept of public service)Philosophical basis of governance and probityInformation (sharing & transparency in government)RTICodes of EthicsCodes of ConductCitizens Charters (*repeat)Work CultureQuality of Service DeliveryUtilization of public fundsChallenges of Corruption(*case studies on all above)Ms.Deboleena Rakshit

Civil Service aptitude & foundational values (integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance & compassion towards weaker sections

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