GENERAL STUDIES

PAPER-I
Essay: Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression. English Comprehension & English Precis will be to test the English language Comprehension and English pr cis writing skills !at "#th standard level$.

PAPER-II
General St !ies" I: In!ian #eritage an! C lt re$ #istory an! Geography o% the &orl! an! Society'

%ndian culture will cover the salient aspects of &rt 'orms, (iterature and &rchitecture from ancient to modern times. )odern %ndian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present* significant events, personalities, issues

The 'reedom +truggle * its various stages and important contributors ,contributions from different parts of the country.

-ost*independence consolidation and reorgani.ation within the country. /istory of the world will include events from "0th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, coloni.ation, decoloni.ation, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.* their forms and effect on the society.

+alient features of %ndian +ociety, 1iversity of %ndia. 2ole of women and women3s organi.ation, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbani.ation, their problems and their remedies.

Effects of globali.ation on %ndian society +ocial empowerment, communalism, regionalism 4 secularism. +alient features of world3s physical geography. 1istribution of key natural resources across the world !including +outh &sia and the %ndian subcontinent$5 factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world !including %ndia$

%mportant 6eophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, 7olcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location* changes in critical geographical features !including waterbodies and ice*caps$ and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

PAPER-III
General St !ies" II: 6overnance, Constitution, -olity, +ocial 8ustice and %nternational relations.

%ndian Constitution* historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 'unctions and responsibilities of the 9nion and the +tates, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

+eparation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of the %ndian constitutional scheme with that of other countries -arliament and +tate (egislatures * structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers 4 privileges and issues arising out of these.

+tructure, organi.ation and functioning of the Executive and the 8udiciary )inistries and 1epartments of the 6overnment5 pressure groups and formal,informal associations and their role in the -olity.

+alient features of the 2epresentation of -eople3s &ct. &ppointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional :odies.

+tatutory, regulatory and various quasi*judicial bodies 6overnment policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

1evelopment processes and the development industry* the role of ;6<s, +/6s, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders

=elfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and +tates and the performance of these schemes5 mechanisms, laws, institutions and :odies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

%ssues relating to development and management of +ocial +ector,+ervices relating to /ealth, Education, /uman 2esources.

%ssues relating to poverty and hunger. %mportant aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e*governance* applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential5 citi.ens charters, transparency 4 accountability and institutional and other measures.

2ole of civil services in a democracy. %ndia and its neighborhood* relations. :ilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving %ndia and,or affecting %ndia3s interests

Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on %ndia3s interests, %ndian diaspora.

%mportant %nternational institutions, agencies and fora* their structure, mandate.

PAPER-IV
General St !ies"III: Technology, Economic 1evelopment, :io diversity, Environment, +ecurity and 1isaster )anagement.

%ndian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobili.ation of resources, growth, development and employment. %nclusive growth and issues arising from it. 6overnment :udgeting. )ajor 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 constraints5 e*technology in the aid of farmers

%ssues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices5 -ublic 1istribution +ystem* objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping5 issues of buffer stocks and food security5 Technology missions5 economics of animal*rearing.

'ood processing and related industries in %ndia* scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

(and reforms in %ndia. Effects of liberali.ation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

%nfrastructure> Energy, -orts, 2oads, &irports, 2ailways etc. %nvestment models. +cience and Technology* developments and their applications and effects in everyday life &chievements of %ndians in science 4 technology5 indigeni.ation of technology and developing new technology.

&wareness in the fields of %T, +pace, Computers, robotics, nano*technology, bio*technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 1isaster and disaster management. (inkages between development and spread of extremism.

2ole of external state and non*state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security5 money*laundering and its prevention

+ecurity challenges and their management in border areas5 linkages of organi.ed crime with terrorism

7arious +ecurity forces and agencies and their mandate

PAPER-V
General St !ies" I(: Ethics$ Integrity$ an! Aptit !e

This paper will include questions to test the candidates3 attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. ?uestions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.

Ethics and /uman %nterface> Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions5 dimensions of ethics5 ethics in private and public relationships. /uman 7alues @ lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators5 role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

&ttitude> content, structure, function5 its influence and relation with thought and behaviour5 moral and political attitudes5 social influence and persuasion. &ptitude and foundational values for Civil +ervice , integrity, impartiality and non* partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections.

Emotional intelligence*concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from %ndia and world. -ublic,Civil service values and Ethics in -ublic administration> +tatus and problems5 ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions5 laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance5 accountability and ethical governance5 strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance5 ethical issues in international relations and funding5 corporate governance.

-robity in 6overnance> Concept of public service5 -hilosophical basis of governance and probity5 %nformation sharing and transparency in government, 2ight to %nformation, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citi.en3s Charters, =ork culture, ?uality of service delivery, 9tili.ation of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Case +tudies on above issues.

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