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Indian Heritage and Culture
1.1 Salient aspects of Art Forms
1.2 Literature and Architecture (Ancient to Modern Times)
1.3 Modern Indian History (mid-18th century to present)
1.4 Significant Events, Personalities, and Issues
1.5 Freedom Struggle – stages, contributors across India
1.6 Post-Independence consolidation and reorganization
2. History of the World and Indian Society
2.1 Events from 18th century: Industrial Revolution, etc.
2.2 World Wars, Redrawing of boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization
2.3 Political philosophies: Communism, Capitalism, Socialism & societal
effects
2.4 Features of Indian Society, Diversity
2.5 Role of Women and Women’s Organizations
2.6 Population, Poverty, and Developmental Issues
2.7 Urbanization – problems and remedies
2.8 Globalization and its effect on Indian society
2.9 Social empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism, Secularism
3. Geography of the World
3.1 World Physical Geography
3.2 Natural Resource Distribution (incl. South Asia, India)
3.3 Industrial Location Factors: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
3.4 Geophysical Phenomena: Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanoes,
Cyclones
3.5 Geographical Features, Flora & Fauna, Environmental Changes
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4. Constitution and Indian Polity
4.1 Historical Background, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure
4.2 Comparison with Constitutions of Other Countries
4.3 Parliament & State Legislatures – Structure, Powers, Issues
4.4 Executive & Judiciary – Structure, Functioning
4.5 Ministries, Departments, Pressure Groups, Associations
4.6 Constitutional Posts & Bodies, Quasi-Judicial Bodies
5. Governance and Polity
5.1 Union & State Functions, Federal Challenges
5.2 Power & Finance Devolution to Local Levels
5.3 Separation of Powers, Dispute Redressal
5.4 Representation of People’s Act
5.5 Government Policies, Development Issues
5.6 NGOs, SHGs, Stakeholders in Development
5.7 Governance: Transparency, Accountability, E-governance
6. Social Justice
6.1 Welfare Schemes – Performance & Mechanisms
6.2 Health, Education, Human Resource Issues
6.3 Poverty and Hunger
6.4 Role of Civil Services
7. International Relations
7.1 India’s Neighborhood Relations
7.2 Bilateral, Regional, Global Agreements involving India
7.3 Policies of Developed/Developing Countries – India’s Interests
7.4 Indian Diaspora
7.5 International Institutions, Agencies, Forums – Structure, Mandate
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8. Economic Development
8.1 Planning, Resource Mobilization
8.2 Growth, Development, Employment
8.3 Inclusive Growth
8.4 Budgeting
8.5 Major Crops, Cropping Patterns
8.6 Irrigation Types and Storage Systems
8.7 Transport & Marketing of Agricultural Produce
8.8 E-Technology in Agriculture
8.9 Farm Subsidies & MSP
8.10 Public Distribution System
8.11 Buffer Stocks, Food Security
8.12 Technology Missions
8.13 Animal Rearing Economics
8.14 Food Processing Industries – Scope, Chain Management
8.15 Land Reforms
8.16 Liberalization – Effects on Economy
8.17 Industrial Policy Changes & Growth Impact
8.18 Infrastructure – Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways
8.19 Investment Models
9. Science and Technology
9.1 Developments & Everyday Applications
9.2 Indian Achievements in Science & Tech
9.3 Indigenization & New Tech Development
9.4 Awareness: IT, Space, Robotics, Nano-Tech, Bio-Tech
9.5 Intellectual Property Rights
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10. Environment and Biodiversity
10.1 Conservation, Pollution, Degradation
10.2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
11. Security and Disaster Management
11.1 Disaster Types & Management
11.2 Extremism Linkages with Development
11.3 External/Non-State Actor Threats
11.4 Communication Networks & Internal Security
11.5 Role of Media & Social Media in Security
11.6 Cyber Security Basics
11.7 Money Laundering Prevention
11.8 Border Area Security Challenges
11.9 Terrorism–Organized Crime Linkages
11.10 Security Forces – Mandate & Function
12. Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude (Part I)
Ethics and Human Interface
12.1 Essence, Determinants, Consequences
12.2 Ethical Dimensions – Private/Public Relationships
12.3 Human Values – Leaders, Reformers, Administrators
12.4 Family, Society, Education – Value Inculcation
12.5 Attitude – Structure, Influence
12.6 Moral/Political Attitudes, Social Influence
12.7 Public Service Ethics – Issues, Status
12.8 Ethical Concerns – Govt/Private Institutions
12.9 Laws, Rules, Regulations & Conscience
12.10 Ethical Governance & Accountability
12.11 Strengthening Moral Values in Governance
12.12 Ethical Issues in International Affairs
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12.13 Corporate Governance
Probity in Governance
12.14 Public Service Concept
12.15 Philosophical Basis
12.16 Transparency, RTI
12.17 Codes of Ethics
12.18 Codes of Conduct
12.19 Citizen’s Charters
12.20 Work Culture
12.21 Service Delivery Quality
12.22 Public Fund Utilization
12.23 Corruption Challenges
12.24 Case Studies
13. Integrity and Aptitude (Part II)
13.1 Civil Service Aptitude & Foundational Values
13.2 Integrity, Impartiality, Objectivity, Dedication
13.3 Empathy, Tolerance, Compassion
13.4 Emotional Intelligence – Concepts & Application
13.5 Moral Thinkers & Philosophers – Indian & Global
13.6 Case Studies
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