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Topics OF UKPSC PCS Syllabus 2024 |
| UKPSC PCS Syllabus for History of India, National Movement, Society, and Culture |
- Art Forms,
- Literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times
- The Freedom Struggle –
- its various stages and important contributors/ contributions from different parts of the country
- Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
- Salient Features of Indian Society
- Diversity of India’s Role of Women and Women’s Organizations,
- population and associated issues,
- poverty and developmental issues,
- urbanization, their problems, and their remedies
- Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Social Empowerment,
- communalism,
- regionalism and
- secularism
- The history of the world will include events from the 18th century such as the
- Industrial Revolution,
- world wars,
- redrawing of national boundaries,
- colonization,
- decolonization,
- political philosophies like
- communism,
- capitalism,
- socialism, etc.
- their forms and effects on society
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| UKPSC PCS Syllabus for Indian Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations |
- Indian Constitution’s historical underpinnings,
- evolution,
- features,
- amendments,
- significant provisions, and
- basic structure
- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States,
- issues, and
- challenges on the federal structure,
- devolution of powers and
- finances up to local levels, and
- challenges therein
- 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
- 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
- Separation of powers between various organs disputes redressal mechanisms and institutions
- 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,
- Bodies constituted for the protection and
- betterment of these vulnerable sections
- 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
- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
- Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
- Health,
- Education, and
- Human Resources
- Issues relating to poverty and hunger
- Important International institutions,
- agencies, and
- fora, their structure, mandate
- 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
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| UKPSC PCS Syllabus for India and World Geography |
- Important Geophysical phenomena such as
- earthquakes,
- tsunamis,
- Volcanic activity,
- cyclones, etc.
- Postindependence consolidation and reorganization within the country
- Salient features of the world’s physical geography Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent)
- Factors responsible for the location of
- primary,
- secondary, and
- tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
- Geographical features and their location
- Changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and icecaps) and
- flora and fauna and the effects of such changes
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| UKPSC PCS Syllabus for Economic and Social Development |
- Major crop 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;
- technology in the aid of farmers Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices
- Indian Economy and issues relating to
- planning,
- mobilization of resources,
- growth,
- development, and
- employment
- Inclusive growth and issues arising from it
- Government Budgeting
- 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
- Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping;
- issues of buffer stocks and food security
- Challenges to internal security through communication networks,
- the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity;
- 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 their mandate
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| UKPSC PCS Syllabus for General Science and Technology |
- Technology missions;
- economics of animal rearing.
- Infrastructure:
- Energy,
- Ports,
- Roads,
- Airports,
- Railways, etc.
- Investment models.
- Science and technology developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
- Achievements of Indians in science & technology;
- indigenization of technology and development of new technology
- Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, environmental impact assessment
- Awareness in the fields of
- IT,
- Space,
- Computers,
- robotics,
- Nanotechnology,
- biotechnology, and
- issues relating to intellectual property rights.
- Disaster and disaster management
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| UKPSC PCS Syllabus for General Aptitude and Ethics |
- 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;
- the role of family, society, and
- educational institutions in inculcating values.
- Attitude:
- Content, structure, function;
- its influence and relation with thought and behavior;
- moral and political attitudes;
- social influence and persuasion.
- 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,
- Challenges of corruption Case Studies on the above issues.
- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
- Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration:
- Status and problems;
- ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;
- laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance;
- accountability and ethical governance;
- strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance;
- ethical issues in international relations and funding;
- corporate governance.
- Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service,
- integrity,
- impartiality and nonpartisanship,
- objectivity,
- dedication to public service,
- empathy,
- tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker sections.
- Emotional intelligence concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
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