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UPSC IAS Civil Services Prelims Examination 2018
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Public Policy
Rights Issues
Physics related matters
Chemistry related matters
Physics Chemistry & Biology related
Physiography of India incl. Passes
Rivers and Lakes
Soils of India
Climate, Natural Vegetation & Wildlife
Social Geography incl. Tribes
Biodiversity, National Parks etc.
Natural regions and the world climates
Agriculture of the world incl. biotic resources
Transportation in the world
Growth & Distribution of world population incl. Tribes
Earth, solar system & changing landforms
History upto Indus Valley Civilization
Vedic & Later-Vedic periods
Mahajanapadas, Mauryans & Post-Mauryans
Jainism & Buddhism
Sangam Period & Age of Satvahanas
Guptas & Harsha time
States of Deccan & South India
Travelers in India
Turkish Invasions & Rajputs
Delhi Sultanate
Vijaynagar Empire, Regional Kingdoms & Surs
Mughals and Rise of Marathas
The Sultanates Of Deccan
General Knowledge
Indian Culture - An Introduction
Indian Architecture incl. Art & Craft & Paintings
Indian Music
Indian Dances
Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre and Indian Cinema
Indian Languages and Literature
Fairs & festivals of India
Martial Arts of India
Media and Culture
Promotion and Preservation of Culture
Places of Cultural Interest
Famous personalities & institutions attached to Indian culture
Religions, religious thoughts and Philosophy incl. Saints of India
The Decline of the Mughal Empire
Indian States and Societies in 18th Century
The Beginnings of European Settlements
The British Conquest of India
The Structure of the Government and Economic Policies of the British Empire in India, 1757-1857
Administrative Organisation and Social & Cultural Policy
Social & Cultural Awakening in the First half of the 19th Century
The Revolt of 1857
Religious and Social Reform Movements
The Struggle Begins (1858-1905)
National Movement (1905-1918)
National Movement (1919-1939) Era of Mass Nationalism
National Movement: Towards Freedom and Partition (1939-1947)
Administrative Changes after 1857
Economic Impact of British Rule in India
Development of Indian Press
Development of Education
Brief on some aspects of British Rule
The Indian States
Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings
Peasant Movements (1857-1947)
The Movement of Working Class
The Evolution of Indian Nationalist Foreign Policy
Communalism and Trends
Role of women in freedom struggle
Contributions of British & Foreigners
Important Persons during freedom struggle & their Approaches to achievement of freedom goals
Challenges of National Building
Era of One-party Dominance
Politics of Planned Development
Economics of planned development
India?s External Relations
Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System
The Crisis of Democratic Order
Rise of Popular Movements
Regional Aspirations
Recent Developments in Indian Politics
Industrial revolution
The World From the 1890s to the First World War
The World Between the two World Wars
The Second World War
Re-drawl of National Boundaries
Colonization and Decolonization
Communism
Capitalism
Socialism
The World Since 1945
Structure of Indian Society incl. Caste system
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
Social Inequality and Exclusion
The Challenges of Unity in Diversity
Structural Change
Cultural Change
The Story of Indian Democracy
Change and Development in Rural Society
Change and Development in Industrial Society
Mass Media and Communications
Social Movements
Diversity of India
Role of Women and Women?s Organization
Population and associated issues incl. Tribes
Poverty and developmental issues
Urbanization, their problems and their remedies incl. Migration & Smart Cities
Effects of globalization on Indian society
Globalization and Social Change
Social empowerment
Communalism
Regionalism
Secularism
Physical Geography of Africa incl. important Geopolitical regions
Physical Geography of Asia incl. important Geopolitical regions
Physical Geography of Europe incl. important Geopolitical regions
Physical Geography of North America incl. important Geopolitical regions
Physical Geography of South America incl. important Geopolitical regions
Physical Geography of Australia incl. important Geopolitical regions
Physical Geography of Antarctica incl. important Geopolitical regions
Natural Resources - their Conservation and Utilization
Distribution of key natural resources - Mineral & Oil Resources in world & India
Distribution of key natural resources - Energy Resources incl. Nuclear power in world & India
Distribution of key natural resources - Forest Resources in world & India
Distribution of key natural resources - Land Resources incl. Land conservation in world & India
Distribution of key natural resources - Ocean Resources in world & India
Distribution of key natural resources - Water Resources incl. Rivers & related issues in world & India
Major crops of the world
Factors responsible for location of Primary Sector Industries in world & India and related issues
Factors responsible for location of Secondary Sector Industries in world & India and related issues
Factors responsible for location of Tertiary sector Industries incl. Tourism in world & India and related issues
Transport and Communication
International Trade
Important Geophysical phenomena - Earthquakes, Tsunamis & Volcanoes
Important Geophysical phenomena - Cyclones & Atmospheric Circulation
Important Geophysical phenomena - Tides & Oceanic Circulation
Important Geophysical phenomena - Weathering, Mass Movement & Groundwater
Landforms by Running Water, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Arid & Desert Landforms, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Landforms by Glaciation, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Limestone Landforms, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Coastal Landforms, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Islands & Coral Reefs, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Mountains, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Lakes, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Rivers, chganges therein and in Flora & Fauna and the Effects of such changes
Changes in Flora & Fauna in general and the effects of such changes
The Earth ? its Origin and Evolution, Interior of the Earth and Materials of the Earth?s Crust
Climate and Weather & Changes in Climate
Indian Constitution - Historical underpinnings & Evolution
Indian Constitution - Features, significant provisions and Basic Structure
Indian Constitution - Amendments & Schedules
Functions and responsibilities of the Union
Functions and responsibilities of 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
Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of other countries
Parliament - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
Executive: Structure, Organisation & Functioning
Judiciary: Structure, Organisation & Functioning
Ministries and Departments of the Government
Pressure Groups and their role in the Polity
Formal/ Informal Associations and their role in the Polity
Representation of People?s Act, 1950 and related amendments
Representation of People?s Act, 1951 and related amendments
Electoral Reforms in India
Political Parties in India
President
Vice-President
Prime Minister
Union Council of Ministers
Governor
Chief Minister
State Council of Ministers
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
State Public Service Commission (SPSCs)
Finance Commission
National Commission for SCs
National Commission for STs
Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
Attorney General of India (AG)
Advocate General of the State
Supreme Court Judges
High Court Judges
Election Commission (ECI)
Statutory bodies incl. NHRC
Regulatory bodies
Quasi-Judicial bodies
Government policies & interventions for development in various Sectors and issues arising out of their design & implementation incl. Housing
Role of NGOs and SHGs in Development Process
Role of various Groups & Associations in Development Process
Role of Donors and Charities in Development Process
Role of Institutional and other Stakeholders in Development Process
Welfare of SCs - Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies
Welfare of STs - Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies
Welfare of Minorities - Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies
Welfare of Old Age People - Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies
Welfare of Persons with Disability - Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies
Welfare of Children - Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies
Welfare of Women - Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies
Health & Sanitation and related issues
Education and related issues
Human resources & Sports and related issues
Poverty & Hunger and related issues
Important aspects of Governance, Transparency & Accountability incl. RTI
E-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential incl. Aadhar & Digital power
Citizen charters and institutional & other measures
Peoples' Participation/ Role of Civil Society in Governance
Role of Civil Services in a democracy esp. after Globalisation
India - Pakistan
India - China
India - Nepal
India - Bhutan
India - Afghanistan
India - Bangladesh
India - Indian Ocean Island nations
India - Myanmar
India - Sri Lanka
India's Foreign Policy evolution and changes
ASEAN
EAS
SAARC
BRICS
IBSA
BIMSTEC
BCIM
SCO
G20
G8
G77
RCEP
NAFTA
SAFTA
Mercosur
GCC
OPEC
OECD
APEC
TPP
African Union (AU)
East African Community?(EAC)
European Union (EU)
NATO
NAM
India - USA
India - Russia
India - Japan
India - Middle East
India- West Asia
India - Central Asia
India - Israel
India - Africa
India - UK
India - Australia
India - South America
India- Other groupings and agreements
Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India's interests
Effect of policies and politics of developing countries on India's interests
Indian Diaspora
United Nations (UNO)
World Trade Organisation (WTO)
World Bank
IMF
Issues relating to Planning
Issues relating to Mobilization of resources incl. Savings, Borrowings & External Resources
Issues relating to Growth & Development - Inflation & Monetary Policy
Issues relating to Growth & Development - Taxation & Black Money
Issues relating to Growth & Development - Banking, NPAs and RBI
Issues relating to Growth & Development - Capital Market & SEBI
Issues relating to Growth & Development - Industry & Services Sector
Issues relating to Growth & Development - Foreign capital, Foreign Trade & BoP
Issues relating to Growth & Development - Demographic Economics & various Indexes
Issues relating to Employment
Inclusive growth, Inclusion and Poverty
Government Budgeting incl. Fiscal Deficit
Agriculture Issues and related constraints
Major crops, Cropping patterns in various parts of the country incl. Various Agriculture Revolutions
Different types of Irrigation & Irrigation systems storage
Transport & Marketing of agricultural produce
Agricultural Finance & Insurance
E-technology in the aid of farmers
Issues related to direct & indirect Farm Subsidies and MSP
Public Distribution System: Objectives, Functioning, Limitations & Revamping
Issues of Buffer stocks and Food Security
Technology missions
Economics of Animal-Rearing incl. White, Blue & Pink Revolutions
Food processing and related industries in India: scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements and supply chain management
Land reforms in India
Effects of Liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth incl. Ecoconomic Reforms
Infrastructure: Energy incl. Renewable & Non-renewable
Infrastructure: Ports & Waterways
Infrastructure: Roads
Infrastructure: Airports
Infrastructure: Railways
Infrastructure: Economic Corridors
Infrastructure: Urbanisation and related Issues
Investment Models: PPP, SEZ, EPZ and others
Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
Achievements of Indians in science & technology
Indigenization of technology and developing new technology
IT, Internet and Communications
Defence relatred developments
Space Technology & related matters
Computer Technology
Nuclear science
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology, Genetics & Health related developments
Issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)
Environmental Pollution - Air, Water, Soil & E-waste
Environmental Degradation - GHGs, Ozone Depletion & Climate Change
Environmental Degradation - Wildlife related issues
Environmental Conservation, Sustainable Development & EIA
Disaster and disaster management
Linkages between development and spread of extremism incl. Naxalism
Role of External State & Non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security incl. Terrorism & illegal Migration
Challenges to internal security through Communication Networks
Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in internal security challenges
Basics of Cyber Security and related matters
Money-Laundering and its prevention
Security challenges and their management in Border Areas
Linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Various Security Forces & Agencies and their mandate
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
Role of Family, Society and Educational institutions in inculcating values
Attitude: Content, structure and functions
Attitude: its influence & relation with thought & behaviour
Moral and political attitudes
Social influence and Persuasion
Aptitude
Foundational values for Civil Service - Integrity
Foundational values for Civil Service - Impartiality & non-partisanship
Foundational values for Civil Service - Objectivity
Foundational values for Civil Service - Dedication to public service
Foundational values for Civil Service - Empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections
Emotional intelligence - Concepts, and their utilities & application in Administration and Governance
Contributions of Moral thinkers from India
Contributions of Philosophers from India
Contributions of Moral thinkers from World
Contributions of Philosophers from World
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems
Ethical Concerns & Dilemmas in Government & Private institutions incl. issue of "Conflict of Interest"
Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as sources of Ethical Guidance
Accountability and Ethical Governance
Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance
Ethical issues in International Relations and Funding
Corporate governance
Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service
Philosophical basis of Governance and Probity
Information sharing and Transparency in government
Right to Information (RTI)
Codes of Ethics
Codes of Conduct
Citizen's Charters
Work culture
Quality of service delivery
Utilization of public funds
Challenges of corruption
Case Studies
