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QUALIFYING PAPERS

QUALIFYING PAPERS ON INDIAN LANGUAGES AND ENGLISH The aim of the paper is to test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express his ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian language concerned. The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows : Comprehension of given passages. Précis Writing. Usage and Vocabulary. Short Essays. Indian Languages:— Comprehension of given passages. Précis Writing. Usage and Vocabulary. (iv) Short Essays. Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa. Note 1: The papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking. Note 2: The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where translation is involved).

Main PAPER-V GS-4

PAPER-V General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered: 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; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-par...

Main PAPER-IV GS-3

PAPER-IV General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. 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. 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. 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...

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"If I had the power to influence Indian journals, I would have the following headlines printed in bold letters on the first page : 'Milk for infants, Food for the adults and Education for all.' " - Lala Lajpat Rai

Main PAPER-III GS-2

Main PAPER-III 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. Appointm...

Main PAPER-II GS-1

Main PAPER-II General Studies-I : Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the presentsignificant 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 will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, t...

PAPER-I Essay

 PAPER-I Essay: Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.

Highly-Relevant Essay Topics for UPSC CSE

Highly-Relevant Essay Topics for UPSC CSE : 20 Highly-Relevant Practice Topics for Essay Examination 2020 & 2021 1. "Necessity is the mother of innovation" 2. "If Justice Delayed Is  Justice Denied , Justice Hurried Is Justice Burried" 3. 'Educational Revolution' would be as much a factor of the intent of stakeholders as the governmental policies. Significance: New Eduaction Policy, 2020. 4. "A nation having the aspiration to become a leading power cannot continue with unsettled borders, an unintegrated region and under exploited opportunities". Significance: China-India border clash, India's rising power status.....  4. "The UN was not created to take mankind to heaven, but to save humanity from hell. " Significance: 70th Year of UN ; India elected as non-permanent member of UNSC. 5. "When people unfortunately use their religion to facilitate their envy, arrogance and hate, communalism surfaces"  Significance: Delhi rio...

Air 1, Kanishak Kataria

Air 1, Kanishak Kataria CSE 2018 🍇History Notes. https://www.evernote.com/pub/kanishak_ias/history#st=p&n=0987b19c-0b59-4432-836a-4c8c3364333d 🍅Kanishak Kataria  🍑Geography Notes https://www.evernote.com/pub/kanishak_ias/economics#st=p&n=7b8135d0-4f4f-4aa1-a956-f54063bd3a7c