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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


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


1.Indian Society

Salient Features

Diversity

Effects of Globalization


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)


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.



Indian polity: Eight Broad

Categories

1. Indian Constitution

Historical Underpinnings

Evolution

Features

Significant Provisions

Amendments

Comparison with constitution of other nations


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


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


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.


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


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



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


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


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


3. Miss.

Liberalization and its Effects

Changes in Industrial Policy and its Effect on Industrial Growth

Investments Models

Goverment Budgeting


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


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


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


2. Miss.

Money Laundering and Prevention

Various Security Forces, Agencies and

their Mandate

Documents

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