Exam
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Subjects
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Topics
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Prelims
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General Studies
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- Current events of national and international importance
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- History of India and Indian National Movement
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- Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, and Economic
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- Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
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- Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives
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- General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
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- General Science
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General Aptitude (CSAT)
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- Comprehension
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- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
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- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
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- Decision-making and problem-solving
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- General mental ability
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Mains
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Language
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- General Hindi and English Grammar and Essay
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Indian History, National Movement, Social & Culture
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- Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times
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- The Freedom Struggle – stages and key contributors
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- Modern Indian history from the 18th century to present: events, personalities, issues
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- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
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- Women’s role, population issues, urbanization challenges and remedies
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- Globalization effects on Indian society, social empowerment, communalism, regionalism
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- World history from the 18th century: Industrial Revolution, World Wars, political philosophies (communism, capitalism, socialism)
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Indian Administration, Social Justice & International Relations
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- Indian Constitution: evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions
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- Union and States: issues on the federal structure, power devolution, and challenges
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- Governance aspects: transparency, accountability, e-governance
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- Civil services role in democracy
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- Structure and functions of Executive, Judiciary, Ministries
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- Development processes and stakeholder roles
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- Welfare schemes, performance, and protective bodies for vulnerable sections
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- Comparison with other countries’ constitutional schemes
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- Parliament and State Legislatures: structure, functions, powers, privileges
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- Government policies and developmental interventions
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India & World Geography
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- Geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.)
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- World physical geography, resource distribution
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- Factors affecting primary, secondary, and tertiary sector locations
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- Geographical changes and effects on flora and fauna
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Economic & Social Development
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- Development, biodiversity, environment, disaster management
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- Major crops, cropping patterns, irrigation systems, agricultural issues
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- Indian Economy: resources mobilization, growth, development, employment
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- Inclusive growth, government budgeting, food processing
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- Economic liberalization effects, industrial policy changes
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General Science & Technology
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- Technology missions, animal-rearing economics, infrastructure
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- Science & tech developments: applications, effects, achievements in India
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- Environmental conservation, pollution, degradation, impact assessment
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General Interest & Conduct Science
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- Ethics and Human Interface: ethics in human actions, private/public relationships
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- Human values: role of family, society, educational institutions
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- Attitude: moral and political attitudes, social influence
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- Governance probity: public service, transparency, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics
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- Civil Service values: integrity, impartiality, public service dedication
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- Emotional intelligence and its role in administration
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