GS I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society 1.

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects from ancient to modern times of a. Art Forms b. Literature c. Architecture 2. History a. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the presentsignificant events, personalities, issues b. The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. c. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. d. History of the world will include events from 18th century such as i. Industrial revolution ii. World wars iii. Redrawal of national boundaries iv. Colonization v. Decolonization vi. Political philosophies like a. Communism, capitalism, socialism etc. b. Their forms and effect on the society 3. Society a. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. b. Issues, problems and their remedies i. Role of women and womens organization ii. Population and associated issues iii. Poverty and developmental issues iv. Urbanization c. Effects of globalization on Indian society d. Social empowerment e. Communalism, regionalism & secularism 4. Geography of the World a. Salient features of worlds physical geography b. Economic geography i. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent) ii. Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) c. Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. d. Geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

GS II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations 1. Indian Constitution a. Historical underpinnings and Evolution b. Features c. Amendments d. Significant provisions and Basic structure e. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries 2. Polity a. Federation i. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States ii. Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure iii. Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein b. Parliament and State Legislatures i. Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these c. Other State Organs i. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government ii. Appointment to various Constitutional posts iii. Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies iv. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies v. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions d. Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act 3. Governance a. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, b. E-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential c. Citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures d. Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity e. Role of civil services in a democracy f. Development i. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation ii. Development processes and the development industry - the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders 4. Social Justice a. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes b. Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections c. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to i. Health ii. Education iii. Human Resources d. Issues relating to poverty and hunger

5. International relations a. India and its neighborhood - relations b. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting Indias interests c. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on Indi as interests d. Indian diaspora e. Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate

GS III: Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management 1. Economic Development a. Indian Economy and issues relating to i. Planning ii. Mobilization of resources iii. Growth iv. Development v. Employment b. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it c. Government Budgeting d. Agriculture i. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country ii. Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems iii. Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints iv. e-technology in the aid of farmers v. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices vi. Public Distribution System 1. Objectives 2. Functioning 3. Limitations 4. Revamping vii. Issues of buffer stocks and food security viii. Technology missions ix. Economics of animal-rearing x. Food processing and related industries in India 1. Scope and significance 2. Location 3. Upstream and downstream requirements 4. Supply chain management e. Land reforms in India f. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth g. Infrastructure i. Energy ii. Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. h. Investment models 2. Technology a. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life b. Achievements of Indians in science & technology c. Indigenization of technology and developing new technology d. Awareness in the fields of i. IT ii. Space iii. Computers

iv. Robotics v. Nano-technology vi. Bio-technology e. Issues relating to intellectual property rights 3. Biodiversity, Environment a. Conservation b. Environmental pollution and degradation c. Environmental impact assessment 4. Disaster Management a. Disaster and disaster management 5. Security a. Linkages between development and spread of extremism b. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security c. Challenges to internal security through communication networks i. Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges ii. Basics of cyber security d. Money-laundering and its prevention e. Security challenges and their management in border areas f. Linkages of organized crime with terrorism g. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate

GS IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude This paper will include questions to test the candidates attitude and approach to is sues 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. 1. Ethics and Human Interface a. Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions b. Dimensions of ethics c. Ethics in private and public relationships d. Human Values i. Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators ii. Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values 2. Attitude a. Content, structure, function b. Its influence and relation with thought and behaviour c. Moral and political attitudes d. Social influence and persuasion 3. Aptitude a. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 4. Emotional intelligence a. Concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance 5. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 6. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration a. Status and problems b. Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions c. Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance d. Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance e. Ethical issues in international relations and funding f. Corporate governance 7. Probity in Governance a. Concept of public service b. Philosophical basis of governance and probity c. Information sharing and transparency in government i. Right to Information ii. Codes of Ethics iii. Codes of Conduct iv. Citizens Charters v. Work culture vi. Quality of service delivery vii. Utilization of public funds viii. Challenges of corruption 8. Case Studies on above issues