General Studies-II
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations)
- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
- Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein.
- Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions.
- Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries.
- Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.
- Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.
- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act.
- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
- Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies.
- 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, institutional and other stakeholders. - Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, 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.
- Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.
- Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; Citizens Charters, Transparency & Accountability and institutional and other measures.
- Role of Civil Services in a Democracy.
- India and its Neighborhood- Relations.
- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
- Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate.
POLITY
Indian Constitution | |
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Historical Underpinning & Evolution 
Features
Amendments
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Basic Structure
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| Functions & Responsibilities of the Union and the States | |
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| Issues & Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure | |
Federal Structure in India – Is India truly Federal? Cooperative & Competitive Federalism Centre-State Relations
Inter-State Relations
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Emergency Provisions Role of Governor Reports of Various Commissions
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| Devolution of Powers & Finances to Local Levels & Challenges Therein | |
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| Separation of Powers Between Various Organs | |
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| Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions | |
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| Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme With That of Other Countries Parliament & State Legislatures | |
Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges
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| Structure, Organization & Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary | |
Executive
| Judiciary
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| Ministries and Departments of the Government | |
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| Pressure Groups & Formal/informal Associations & Their Role in Polity | |
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| Salient Features of Representation of People’s Act | |
| Appointment to Various Constitutional Posts | |
Appointment, Powers, Functions & Responsibilities of:
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| Statutory, Regulatory & Quasi-Judicial Bodies | |
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GOVERNANCE
| Government Policies & Interventions for Development | |
Government Policies & Interventions in Various Sectors
Issues Arising Out of Their Design & Implementation
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| Development Processes & the Development Industry | |
Non-Governmental Organisations
Self Help Groups (SHGs)
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Societies, Trusts and Cooperatives
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| Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency & Accountability | |
Governance
E-Governance
Citizens Charters (CC)
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Aspects of Transparency Elements & Types of Accountability Means to ensure Transparency & Accountability
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| Role of Civil Services in a Democracy | |
Relationship Between Civil Service And Democracy Role Played By Civil Services
Ailments/Issues Afflicting Indian Civil Services
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Reforming Bureaucracy to Strengthen Democracy
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
| Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections | |
Schemes for the Following Vulnerable Sections
Performance of These Schemes Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted for Protection & Betterment of These Vulnerable Sections
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Women & Children
Elderly
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| Issues Relating to Development & Management of Social Sector/Services | |
Health
| Education
Human Resource
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| Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger | |
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
| India and its Neighborhood – Relations | |
India’s Relations With
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| Bilateral, Regional & Global Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests | |
India’s Major Foreign Policy Doctrines Since 1947
Bilateral Relations With
Regional & Global Groupings
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| Effect of Policies & Politics of Developed & Developing Countries on India’s Interests | |
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| Indian Diaspora | |
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| Important International Institutions | |
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