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UPSC Syllabus - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
    - - Constitution, Political System, Panchyati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc
    - - Sustainable Development
      - Poverty
      - Inclusion
      - Demographics
      - Social Sector Initiatives, etc
- - - - International Relations
        
        India and its neighborhood- Relagions
        
        Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and /or affecting India's Interest.
        
        Effect of politics and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests, Indian diaspora
        
        Important International Institutions, agencies and Fora- their Structure, mandate
      - Polity/ Constitution
        
        Indian Constitution- Historical underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
        
        Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States
        
        Issues and Chalenges pertaining to the federal Structure
        
        Devolution of powers and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein
        
        Seperation of powers between various dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
        
        Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries.
        
        Parliament and State legislatures
        
        Structure, Functioninig, Conduct of Business, powers and Privileges and issues arising out of these.
        
        Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
        
        Appointment of Various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
        
        Statutory, regulatory and Various quasi- judical bodies.
      - Governance
        
        **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, Instutional and other Stakeholders.
        
        Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the centre and states and the performance of these schemes;
        
        Mechanism, 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
        
        Important aspets of Governance
        
        Transparency and Accountability, E- Governance, Applications, Models, Successes, Limitations, and potential;
        
        Citizen Charter, Transparency and Accountability and institutional and other measures.
        
        Role of Civil Services in Democracy
      - Social Justice
        
        Issues relating to development and management of Social sector/ Services relating to health, Education, Human Resources.
        
        Issues Relating to Poverty and Hunger
  - - - History
        
        Indian Culture
        
        Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to Modern Times
        
        Modern Indian History
        
        Middle of 18th Century until 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
        
        Events from 18th Century
        
        Industrial Revolution
        
        World Wars
        
        Redrawal of National Boundaries
        
        Colonization
        
        Political Philosophies
        
        Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc.
        
        Their forms and Effect on the Society.
      - Sociology
        
        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.
        
        Effect of Globalization on Indian Society
        
        Social Empowerment , Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
      - geography
        
        Salient Features of World's Physical Geography
        
        Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (Including South Asia and the Indian Sub- Continent)
        
        Factors responsible for the location of primary , Secondary, and Tertiary Sector industries in various parts of the world (Including India)
        
        Important Geophysical Phenomena
        
        Tsunami
        
        Volcanic Activity
        
        Cyclone
        
        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.
  - - - Economics
        
        Indian Economy and Issues relating to Planning, Moblization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
        
        Inclusive Growth and Issues arising from it
        
        Government Budgeting
        
        Issues Related to Direct and Indirect farm subsidies and minimum Support prices
        
        Public Distribution System- Objectives, Functionaing, 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.
        
        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.
      - Internal Security
        
        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 thier mandate.
        
        Linkages between development and spread of extremism
      - Disaster Management
        
        Disaster and Disaster Management
      - Science and Technology
        
        Development and their Application and effects in everyday life.
        
        Achievements of Indians In Science and Technology; indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology
        
        Achievements of Indians in Science and 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.
      - Environment
        
        Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Envoronmental Impact Assessment.
  - - - 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
        
        It's Influence and relations with thought and behavior
        
        Moral and Political Attitudes
        
        Social Influence and Persuation.
      - Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service
        
        Integrity
        
        Impartiality and Non- Partisanship
        
        Objectivity
        
        Dedication to Public Service
        
        Empathy
        
        Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker Section
      - Emotional Intelligence Concepts
        
        Their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance
      - Contribution 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 Institution
        
        Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance
        
        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
        
        Challengs of Corruption
      - Case Studies on Above Issues