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CAREER ORBIT ACADEMY, UPSC Syllabus for Prelims General Studies Paper 1, 1. Current affairs: This includes matters relating to current events, both national and international, importance., 2. History: It consists of the Indian national movement and history of India., 3. Geography [Indian and world]: It comprises physical, social, economic geography., 4. Environment: Aspirants should include environmental ecology, biodiversity and general issues on, climatic change and general science., 5. Indian polity and governance: Constitution of India, political system, Panchayati Raj, etc., 6. Economics: It consists of social sector initiatives, sustainable development, inclusion, demographics, poverty, etc., 7. General Science – Basic Science and Technologies which are is useful in our daily life, The duration is of two hours and marks out of 200., , UPSC Syllabus for Prelims – General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT), 1. Problem- solving and decision- making, 2. General mental ability, 3. Comprehension, 4. Analytical and logical reasoning, 5. Data Interpretation., 6. Interpersonal skills including communication skills., The duration is of two hours and marks out of 200. Presently, this paper will not, consider passing prelims. However, you have to secure a minimum of 33% of 200 marks, ie 66, marks.
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General Studies 1 Paper Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains, , Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and, Architecture from ancient to modern times., ● Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the, present- significant events, personalities, issues., ● The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors, /contributions from different parts of the country., ● Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country., ● History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial, revolution, world wars,, ● redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political, philosophies like communism,, ● capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society., ● Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India., ● Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues,, poverty and, ● developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies., ● Effects of globalization on Indian society, ● Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism., ● Salient features of the world’s physical geography., ● Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the, Indian subcontinent);, ● factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in, ● various parts of the world (including India), ● Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,, ● geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features(including water, bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
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General Studies 2 Paper Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains, ● Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,, significant provisions and basic structure., ● Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues, and, challenges pertaining to the, federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein., ● Separation of powers between various organs disputes redressal mechanisms and institutions., ● Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries, ● Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers &, privileges and issues arising out of these., ● Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and, Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in, the Polity., ● Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act., ● Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities of various, Constitutional Bodies., ● Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies., ● Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of, their design and implementation., ● Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups, and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders., ● Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the, performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the, protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections., ● Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,, Education, Human Resources., ● Issues relating to poverty and hunger., ● Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governanceapplications,
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models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and, institutional and other measures., , ● Role of civil services in a democracy., ● India and its neighborhood- relations., ● Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s, interests., ● Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian, Diaspora., ● Important International institutions, agencies, and fora- their structure, mandate., , General Studies Paper 3 Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains, ● Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development,, and employment., ● Inclusive growth and issues arising from it., ● Government Budgeting., ● Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and, irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and, issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers, ● Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public, Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food, security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing., ● Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and, downstream requirements, supply chain management., ● Land reforms in India., ● Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects, on industrial growth., ● Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc., ● Investment models., ● Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
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, , Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing, new technology., , ● Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and, issues relating to intellectual property rights., ● Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, environmental impact assessment, ● Disaster and disaster management., ● Linkages between development and spread of extremism., ● Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security., ● Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of mediaand social, networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its, prevention, ● Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with, terrorism, ● Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate., , General Studies 4 Paper Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains, ● Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human actions;, dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the, lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators; the role of family, society and, educational institutions in inculcating values., ● Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral, and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion., ● Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality, and non-partisanship,, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker, sections.
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● Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and, governance., ● Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world., ● Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical, concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules,
