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Ist Problem: Regarding awareness of study materials for G.S. :

Now let me discuss about the sources or references from where you can cover your General Studies (Main) paper. For this you must through with the Syllabus as mentioned by U.P.S.C. and their references which you can refer are as follows:-

1. History of Modern India and Indian Culture: The History of Modern India will cover history of the Country from about the middle of nineteenth century and would also include questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social reforms. The part relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian culture from the ancient to modern times as well as principal features of literature, arts and architecture.

References:

       I.            Modern Indian History by Spectrum

   II.            Indian Culture by Spectrum or Wizard

III.            Indian Culture Chapter of Indian Year Book

2. Geography of India: In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic and social geography of India.

References:

       I.            Class XI & XII Books of N.C.E.R.T. or Wizard.

   II.            For Economic and Social Geography of India. Selected chapter from Indian Year Book & Economic Survey. They are:

• Land and the People
• Energy
• Industry
• Transport
• Water Resource

Economic Survey

·         Industry

·         Energy Infrastructure and Communications

3. Constitution of India and Indian Polity: This part will include questions on the Constitution of India as well as all constitutional, legal, administrative and other issues emerging from the politico-administrative system prevalent in the country.

References:

       I.            For Constitutional Part – M. Laxmikant

   II.            Class XI & XII N.C.E.R.T. Books

III.            Editorial and Important articles of The Hindu, articles of Yojana. Important articles of Press Information Bureau

4. Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance : This part is intended to test the candidate’s awareness of current national issues and topics of social relevance in present-day India, such as the following:

        i.            The Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

      ii.            Issues arising from the social and economic exclusion of large sections from the benefits of development.

    iii.            Other issues relating to the development and management of human resource.

    iv.            Health issues including the management of Public Health, Health education and ethical concerns regarding health-care, medical research and pharmaceuticals.

      v.            Law enforcement, internal security and related issues such as the preservation of communal harmony.

    vi.            Issues relating to good governance and accountability to the citizens including the maintenance of human rights, and of probity in public life.

  vii.            Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources and national heritage.

References:

1. Following chapters of Indian Year Book:

       I.            Agriculture

   II.            Education

III.            Food and Civil Supplies

  IV.            Health and Family Welfare

      V.            Planning

  VI.            Rural and Urban Development

VII.            Welfare

VIII.            Youth Affairs and Sports

Economic Survey:

·         Human Development Equity and Environment

2. Editorial and Important articles of The Hindu

3. Important articles of Press Information Bureau

4. Important articles of Yojana

5. Magazine like Civil Service Times or Chronicle

5. India and the World : This part will include questions to test candidate’s awareness of India’s relationship with the world in various spheres such as the following:-

       I.            Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighboring countries and in the region.

   II.            Security and defense related matters.

III.            Nuclear policy, issues, and conflicts.

  IV.            The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.

References:

       I.            For Historical background one can refer – V. N. Kanna

   II.            For Current Affairs: The Hindu (News, Editorials & Articles)

III.            News from Press Information Bureau

  IV.            Foreign Ministry website or refer any competition magazine like Chronicle or Civil Service Times.

6. India’s Economic Interaction with the World : In this part, questions will be on economic and trade issues such as foreign trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas and energy flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O., WIPO etc. which influence India’s economic interaction with other countries and international institutions.

Reference:

Following chapter of India Year Book & Economic Survey:

       I.            Basic Economic data

   II.            Commerce

III.            Finance

  IV.            Corporate Affairs

      V.            Industry

Economic Survey:

a.      State of the economy and prospects

b.      Micro-foundations of macroeconomic development

c.       Fiscal Development and Public Finance

d.      Price and monetary Management

e.      Finance Intermediation and Market

f.        Balance of Payment

g.      International Trade

h.      Agriculture and food management

i.        Industry

j.        Service Sector

VI. The Hindu to (News, Editorials & Articles)

VII. Wikipedia to understand Various Economic concepts.

VIII. Chronicle Special Issues

7. Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space: In this part, questions will test the candidate’s awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, information technology, space and basic ideas about computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and related issues regarding intellectual property rights.

References:

       I.            Science & Technology by Wizard

   II.            Science reporter

Following chapter of Indian Year Book:

        i.            Communication and Information Technology

      ii.            Defence

    iii.            Environment

    iv.            Mass Communication

      v.            S&T Development

8. International Affairs and Institutions: This part will include questions on important events in world affairs and on international institutions.

References:

       I.            The Hindu (News, Editorial & Articles)

   II.            Chronicle or Civil Services Times

III.            International Institution by Pushpesh Pant

9. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams: This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret them.

Reference:

(I). Class XI Books of N.C.E.R.T. (II). or Spectrum

So, it is evident from the above fact that, if a candidate read only – The Hindi, Yojana, Science Reporter & Some Important Articles of Press Information Bureau then he will be in a position to answer 60% of the questions in G.S. paper but you must have the conceptual clarity here one can refer Internet. Whatever terms and concepts are in news, you must know about them, because now a days U.P.S.C. is not asking any direct question.

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