What are the most important topics in General studies syllabus of UPSC mains exam?

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what are the most important topics in general studies subject of upsc mains exam?

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General Studies section of Mains Examination is most crucial, important and scoring section. You need to put full hard work for general studies. For general studies, you should prepare the history, geography, economics, Indian polity, general science, biology, chemistry, physics etc. As most of the questions are asked from them.

hi, friend .

>> I hope you have clear prelims and then try for mains.

>> and you want to know about important topics for general studies here is your list:

>> 1. Freedom Fighter.

>>2. Indian constitution all the rights .

>> most important is current affairs topics .

>> and history is also important .

>> and most important is NCERT book from standard 5 to 12.

>> this is more than enough .

>> i hope you have got me.

>> all the very best

Dear below I have mentioned complete and all important topics that are asked in civil service prelims and mains examination please read below mentioned official details :

Preliminary Examination : Two papers in objective type pattern and contains 200 marks each

Paper I - General Studies : It covers following topics :

* Current Events of National and International Importance
* History of India and Indian National Movement
* Indian and World Geography : Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and World
* Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights and Issues etc.
* Economic and Social Development, Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
* General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
* General Science and Technology

Paper II - CSAT - Civil Service Aptitude Test : It contains following topics

* Comprehension
* Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
* Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
* Decision Making and Problem Solving
* General Mental Ability
* Basic Numeracy, (Numbers and Their relations, order of magnitude, etc.) - Data Interpretation - Charts, Graphs, Table, Data Sufficiency etc. of class X level
* English Language and Comprehension Skills - Class X Level

These topics are asked under preliminary examination in both papers and if you qualify prelims then you need to appear for mains examination at decided dates by UPSC board and following papers will be conducted under mains examination and each paper will be conventional means no objective type questions

Paper I - It covers following two sections :

* Essay - Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic and you need to write essay according to the requirements means must be completely related to the topic and you need to keep your ideas close to the topic and it contains 200 marks

* English Language and Comprehension and Precis : It will be conducted to check your writing skills

Paper II -General Studies - It has the collection of following topics : 250 marks

* Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the world and society

Paper III - General Studies - Following topics are asked in this paper : 250 marks

* Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations

Paper IV - General Studies - Below mentioned topics will be asked : 250 marks

* Technology, Economic Development, Bio-Diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management

Paper V - General Studies - These following topics covered under this paper : 250 marks

* Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

Paper VI - Optional Subject Paper I - 250 marks

Paper VII - Optional Subject Paper II - 250 marks

There will be separate choice for the candidate to selection optional subject for mains examination during to apply for mains exam and you are allowed to choose only one optional subject for mains exam and list of all optional subjects is mentioned below :

Agriculture
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Anthropology
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce and Accountancy
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
History
Law
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science & International Relations
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology

Personality Test/ Interview Process : 275 marks : You will get the call for interview process only after qualifying mains examination by securing minimum required qualifying marks in each paper and this will be your final stage of selection so you have to be prepared well but before that study hard for all above mentioned topics

I have described the syllabus for mains examination in short but I have provided you complete syllabus in the attached notification that is published by UPSC board so please download this attached official recruitment notification and get more details about exam and receive complete syllabus and prepare according to that

All the best

Constitution, Polity, Social
Justice and International
Relations

hi

here are the syllabus for general studies(new syllabus for main exam)=

-indian heritage and culture
-history
-geography of the world and society
-governance
-constitution
-polity
-social justice
-international relation
-technology
-economic development
-biodiversity
-environment
-security
-disaster management
-ethics
-integrity
-aptitude

this total topic you have to cover in general studies



prepare well and give your best in exam

good luck

thank you

let me tell cleart from where you have to start for general studies.
1) first collect all ncert books of 6th to 12th and go through all subjects under science and social science.
2) then get atlas and memorise all countries and their capital. also main rivers, mounts etc lik geographical features of that country.
3) know well about your state and country
4) details about constitutional arrangements and type of rule i.e. like democratic or dictatorship in each country.
5) also know the names of parliment , governing bodies , flag symbol etc
6) go through news paper well

upsc civil services exam is one of the most prestigious and toughest exam of our country. the important topics of general studies in this exam are:-
indian freedom struggle,indian constitution,events of national and international importance, current affairs;physical,social,geographical economy of india and world;
physics,chemistry,biology,indian history,ecology,bio-diversity,etc
all the best
happy learning!!!!

Syllabus Of General Studies For Mains Exam:

In UPSC Mains Exam there are four papers from PAPER-II to PAPER-V conducted of General Studies and Syllabus of these subjects is listed below.

PAPER-II
General Studies- I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.
>> Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
>> Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues
>>The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
>> Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
>> History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism,
capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
>> Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
>> Role of women and women�s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
>> Effects of globalization on Indian society
>> Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
>> Salient features of world�s physical geography.
>> Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in
various parts of the world (including India)
>> Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic 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 Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.
>> Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions
and basic structure.
>> Functions and responsibilities of the Union and 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 the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
>> Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
>> Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
>> Salient features of the Representation of People�s Act.
>> Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
>> Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
>> Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
>> Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
>> Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
>> Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
>> Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
>> Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
>> Role of civil services in a democracy.
>> India and its neighborhood- relations.
>> Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India�s interests
>> Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India�s interests, Indian diaspora.
>> Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

PAPER-IV
General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
>> Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
>> Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
>> Government Budgeting.
>> Major 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
constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
>> Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;
Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
>> Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
>> Land reforms in India.
>> Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
>> Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
>> Investment models.
>> 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.
>> Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
>> Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
>> Disaster and disaster management.
>> Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
>> Role 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 security; money-laundering and its prevention
>> Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
>> Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate

PAPER-V
General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude This paper will include questions to test the candidates� 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. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.
>> 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, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
>> Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , 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 India and world.
>> Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 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, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen�s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
>> Case Studies on above issues.

Hello Friend ,

UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus - General Studies Paper I

History of Modern India and Indian Culture

Geogrphy of India

Indian Polity

Current National issues and topics of social relevance


UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus - General Studies Paper II

(a) India and the World This part is intended to test candidate's awareness of India's relationship with the world in various spheres, such as the following:-

Foreign Affairs
External Security and related matters
Nuclear Policy
Indians abroad

(b) Indian Economy

(c) International Affairs & Institutions

(d) Developments in the field of science & technology, communications and space

(e) Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams


HOPE IT HELPS ..
GOOD LUCK !

Dear Aspirant
It is hard to summarize the GS syllabus.It consists of all the topics like History,Geography,Economics,current affairs and everyday it get updated but UPSC has given some of the guidelines you may follow them for your preparation
Paper I of preliminary examination consists of following syllabus
-)Current events of national and international importance.
-)History of India and Indian National Movement.
-)Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
-)Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
-) Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
-)General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
-)General Science.
In Mains examination it consists of four paper of conventional types
-)Paper 2:General Studies�I Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
-)Paper 3:General Studies �II Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
-)Paper 4:General Studies �III Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
-)Paper 5:General Studies �IV Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
All the best

underneath I've got talked about full and valuable themes which have been enquired inside civil support prelims and mains examination you should understand underneath talked about official information :
Preliminary Examination : A couple of forms inside aim form pattern and has 200 markings each one
Paper My partner and i - Common Scientific studies : That includes pursuing themes :

Recent Functions involving Country's and Intercontinental Significance
Good reputation for India and Indian native Country's Movement
Indian native and Community Geography : Physical, Interpersonal, Global financial Geography involving India and World
Indian native Polity and Governance - Metabolic rate, Politics System, Panchayati Raj, Open Policy, Proper rights and Troubles etc.
Global financial and Interpersonal Progression, Environmentally friendly Progression, Poverty, Add-on, Age, Interpersonal Sector Campaigns, etc.
Paper II - CSAT - Civil Service Understanding Test : Its full of pursuing themes

Comprehension
Cultural Expertise such as Transmission Skills
Realistic Thought and Analytical Ability
Decision Building and Trouble Solving
Common Intellectual Ability
Standard Numeracy, (Numbers and Their operations, obtain involving size, etc.) - Facts Presentation - Charts, Index charts, Dining room table, Facts Sufficiency etc. involving type Y level
English Language and Knowledge Expertise - Course Y Level

These types of themes usually are inquired less than first examination in forms and when you be considered prelims you will want to show up regarding mains examination from made a decision dates by UPSC panel and pursuing forms is going to be done less than mains examination every card stock is going to be classic usually means no aim form questions.