General Studies Paper-3 Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam consists of the below major areas: Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management. Detailed syllabus as provided by UPSC is as below: GENERAL STUDIES 3 PAPER SYLLABUS FOR UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS 1. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 2. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 3. Government Budgeting. 4. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. 5. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. 6. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. 7. Land reforms in India. 8. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 9. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 10. Investment models. 11. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 12. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 13. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 14. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 15. Disaster and disaster management. 16. Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 17. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 18. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. 19. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 20. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management Topic Covered: 1. Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks 2. Money Laundering and Its Prevention 3. Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges 4. Linkages of Organised Crime with Terrorism 5. Land reforms in India 6. Linkages between development and spread of extremism 7. Issues relating to intellectual property rights 8. Awareness in the fields of IT 9. Awareness in the fields of Computers 10. Awareness in the fields of Robotics 11. Awareness in the field of Space 12. Awareness in the fields of Bio-technology 13. Awareness in the fields of nano-technology 14. Conservation 15. Environmental pollution and degradation 16. Environmental impact assessment 17. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. 18. Environmental Impact Assessment 19. Food processing and related industries in India 20. Security challenges and their management in border areas 21. Disaster Management 22. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 23. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country 24. Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage 25. E-technology in the aid of farmers 26. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 27. Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 28. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it 29. Public Distribution System-, functioning, limitations, revamping 30. Issues of buffer stocks and food security 31. Economics of Animal Rearing 32. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways 33. Science and Technology 34. Effects of science and technology in everyday life 35. Application of science and technology 36. Achievements of Indians in science & technology 37. Developments Science and Technology 38. Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology 39. Role of External State and non-state Actors in creating Challenges to internal Security 40. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations Topic Covered: 1. Salient Features of the Constitution of India: The Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles; Parliamentary System and Amendment Procedures; Judicial Review and Basic Structure doctrine 2. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act 3. Role of Civil Services in a Democracy 4. E Governance– applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential 5. Issues relating to poverty and hunger 6. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 7. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 8. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 9. Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs 10. Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable section 11. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 12. Separation of powers between various organs 13. India and Its Neighborhood Relations 14. Pressure Groups and formal/Informal Associations and Their Role in the Polity 15. Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with That of Other Countries 16. Appointment to Various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies 17. Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States General Studies-2 Paper Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam consists of the below major areas: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Detailed syllabus is given below: GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-2 SYLLABUS FOR UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS 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 the 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.

The Importance Of Environmental Studies Cannot Be Disputed Since The Need For Sustainable Development Is A Key To The Future Of Mankind. Recognising This, The Honourable Supreme Court Of India Directed The Ugc To Introduce A Basic Course On Environmental Education For Undergraduate Courses In All Disciplines, To Be Implemented By Every University In The Country. Accordingly, The Ugc Constituted An Expert Committee To Formulate A Six-Month Core Module Syllabus For Environmental Studies. This Textbook Is The Outcome Of The Ugc S Efforts And Has Been Prepared As Per The Syllabus. It Is Designed To Bring About An Awareness On A Variety Of Environmental Concerns. It Attempts To Create A Pro-Environmental Attitude And A Behavioural Pattern In Society That Is Based On Creating Sustainable Lifestyles And A New Ethic Towards Conservation. This Textbook Stresses On A Balanced View Of Issues That Affect Our Daily Lives. These Issues Are Related To The Conflict Between Existing `Development Strategies And The Need For `Conservation . It Not Only Makes The Student Better Informed On These Concerns, But Is Expected To Lead The Student Towards Positive Action To Improve The Environment. Based On A Multidisciplinary Approach That Brings About An Appreciation Of The Natural World And Human Impact On Its Integrity, This Textbook Seeks Practical Answers To Make Human Civilization Sustainable On The Earth S Finite Resources. Attractively Priced At Rupees One Hundred And Fifteen Only, This Textbook Covers The Syllabus As Structured By The Ugc, Divided Into 8 Units And 50 Lectures. The First 7 Units, Which Cover 45 Lectures Are Classroom Teaching-Based, And Enhance Knowledge Skills And Attitude To Environment. Unit 8 Is Based On Field Activities To Be Covered In 5 Lecture Hours And Would Provide Students With First Hand Knowledge On Various Local Environmental Issues.

Interdisciplinary in approach, the book intertwines current developments to give an applied understanding of the issues related to socio-economic development.

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UPSC is considered to be the most prestigious and toughest examination in the country. In order to crack these exams one need to do heavy preparations, thorough practice and clear concepts about each and every subject. “IAS Mains General Studies Paper – 1” the most updated study material incorporated with detailed information and supported by up-to-date facts and figures. The complete coverage on each topic of the syllabus have been divided into 5 Important Units in this book. It gives the complete depiction of Indian Literature, Religion, Music, Architecture and also provides the detailed explanation for issues related to society and women. This book facilitates by giving the deep coverage on all the topics of the syllabus at one place with the conceptual clarity to fulfil the need and demands of the aspirants, special exam oriented structure has been given according to the UPSC syllabus, discussion of the theoretical concepts with the contemporary examples are given, Solved Papers from Solved Papers 2019-17 and 16 and 3 practice sets that helps in raising up level of preparation. This book acts as a great help in achieving the success for the upcoming exam. TABLE OF CONTENTS Solved Papers 2019-17, Unit -1: Indian Heritage and Culture, Unit -2: Indian Society, Unit -3: Modern Indian History, Unit -4: World History, Unit -5: Indian and World Geography, Solved Paper 2016, Practice Paper (1-3).