UPSC Syllabus

General Studies Paper I

Topics Covered:

• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic
• Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System
• Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity
• General Science

CSAT Paper II

Topics Covered:

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy
• Data interpretation

General Studies I

Key Topics:

• Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
• Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization
• World History, Indian Society, Role of women, population and associated issues
• Effects of globalization on Indian society

General Studies II

Key Topics:

• Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
• Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features
• Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States
• Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms
• Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with other countries

General Studies III

Key Topics:

• Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
• Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources
• Inclusive growth and issues arising from it
• Government Budgeting, Major crops-cropping patterns, irrigation
• Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies

General Studies IV

Key Topics:

• Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences
• Dimensions of ethics, Ethics in private and public relationships
• Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders
• Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values