GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-2

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1 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-2 History: Three Broad Categories 1.Indian heritage and Culture (Ancient to Modern Times) Art Literature Architecture 2.Modern Indian History (Mid of 18th century to present) Freedom Stuggle Important Stages Important Contributors Post Independence Consolidation And Reorganization Within Country Page 1

2 Industrial Revolution World Wars 3.World History (Events of 18th Century) Redrawal of National Boundaries Political Philosophies Communism, Capitalism,Socialism (Evolution, Forms, Effects on Society Sociology: Two Broad Categories Page 2

3 Salient Features 1.Indian Society Diversity Effects of Globalization Page 3

4 Role Of Women Women Issue Population Issue (Associated Problems And Remedies) Role of Women's Organization 2.Important Issues Social Empowerment Social Issues Communalism, Regionalism, Socialism Development Issue Poverty, Urbanization (Associated Problems and Remedies) Page 4

5 Geography: Two Broad Categories World Physical Geography (Including India) 1. Physical Geography Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone etc. Geograhical Features Location Changes and Effects on Flora and Fauna Distribution of Key Natural Resources (Including South Asia) 2. World Geography and Indian Geography Factors responsible for Location Of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries in various parts. Page 5

6 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-3 Indian polity: Eight Broad Categories Historical Underpinnings Evolution 1. Indian Constitution Features Significant Provisions Amendments Comparison with constitution of other nations Page 6

7 Executive 2. Structure, Organization, Functions and Responsibilties Judiciary Ministries and Govt. Departments Statutory, Regulatory, and Quasijudicial bodies Various constitutional bodies Functions Responsibilities 3. Union and States Issues and Challenges pertaining to Federal Structure Devolution of Power and Finances to Local levels and Challenges Page 7

8 Structure Functioning 3. Parliament and State Legislatures Conduct of Business Powers, Previleges and Issues arising out of these Appointment to various Constitutional Posts 5. Misc. Seperation of Power between various Organs, Dispute Redressal Mechanism and Institutions Pressure Groups, Formal/Informal Associations and their role in Polity Salient Features of RPA Page 8

9 Intervention for development in various Sectors 6. Govt. Policies and Welfare Schemes Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Schemes for Vulnerable sections of Population by Centre and States Performance of these Schemes Mechanism, Laws, Institutions and Bodies for Protection and Betterment of Vulnerable Sections Development Processes Development Industry 7.Development Related Role of NGO's, SHG's, Donors, Charities, Associations, Institutions, Groups Development and Management of Social Sector/ Service relating to Health, Education, HR Issues Related to Poverty, Hunger. Page 9

10 Important Aspects Transparency Accountability 8. Governance e- Governance Applications, Models, Success, Limitations and Potential Citizen Charters, Transparency, Accountabilty, Institutional and other Measures Role of Civil Service in Democracy International Relations: Four Broad Categories Page 10

11 Bilateral, Regional, Global groupings involving India and/or affecting Indian Interests International Relations Effects of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on Indian Interests Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies, Fora, their Structure, Mandate, Functions and Responsibilities Page 11

12 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-4 Agriculture: Four Broad Categories Major Crops Cropping Pattern in India Different types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce, Issues and Related Constraints 1.Crops e- Tech in the aid of Farmers Direct/ Indirect Farm Subsidies and Related Issues Minimum Support Prices and Issues Economics of Animal Rearing Technology Missions for Various Crops Page 12

13 Scope and significance Related Industries 2. Food Proceesing Location Upstream and Downstream Requirement Suppply Chain Management Objectives Funtioning 3. PDS Limitation Revamping Issue of Buffer Stocks 4. Land Reforms in India Page 13

14 Economy: Three Broad categories Indian Economy Planning 1. Growth Mobilization of Resources Development Employment Inclusive Growth and Issues Energy Ports 2. Infrastructure Airports Roads Railways Page 14

15 Liberalization and its Effects 3. Miss. Changes in Industrial Policy and its Effect on Industrial Growth Investments Models Goverment Budgeting Page 15

16 Science and Tech.: Five Broad Categories Developments Applications 1. Science and Technology Effects on Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in SnT Indigenization of Technology Developing New Technology IT Space 2. Awareness Computers Robotics Nanotechnology Biotechnology Page 16

17 Renewable and Non- Renewable Resources 3. Conservation Environmental Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assesment 4. Biodiversity Intellectual Propert Rights 5. Miss Disaster and Disaster Management Page 17

18 Security: Two Broad Categories Linkages between Development and Extremism Role of External State and Non State actors in creating security Challenges Challenges through Communication Networks 1. Challenges to Security Role of Media and Social Networking sites in Internal Security challenges Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and their Management in Borders Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Page 18

19 Money Laundering and Prevention 2. Miss. Various Security Forces, Agencies and their Mandate Page 19