General Studies

This course covers the syllabus of General Studies under Indian Civil Service Examination.

Syllabus
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Preliminary

 * 1) Current events of national and international importance.
 * 2) History of India and Indian National Movement.
 * 3) Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
 * 4) Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
 * 5) Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
 * 6) General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialisation
 * 7) General Science.

Mains
The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.

ESSAY Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic.

GENERAL STUDIES

The questions will be such as to test a candidate’s general awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for a career in Civil Services.

PAPER - I


 * 1) History of Modern India and Indian Culture
 * 2) Geography of India
 * 3) Constitution of India and Indian Polity
 * 4) Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance

PAPER - II


 * 1) India and the World
 * 2) India’s Economic Interaction with the World
 * 3) Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space
 * 4) International Affairs and Institutions
 * 5) Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams

2 Markers

 * Glossaries: Ancient India, Astronomy, Geology

Lists

 * List of National Institutes in India