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.
Online Classroom Sessions
The course comprises of online classroom sessions for a duration of 150
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Recommended Books / References
The following are the suggested books / references that the students can consult
while preparing for General Studies Mains Paper – II.
Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice
International relations
NCERT( +1 level)—Indian Political System
D.D. Basu—Indian Constitution
Kashyap—Constitution of India
Subhash C. Kashyap : Our Parliament
Subhash C. Kashyap : Our Consitution
P.M. Bakshi—Indian Constitution
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Preparation Tips
The following are simple preparation tips to score well in the General Studies Mains Paper – II.
Be strong in your basics.
Prepare a regular timetable to cover the entire syllabus.
Keep yourself updated with the current affairs.
Learn about the foreign policy of India and the country's relations with other nations concentrating on the core issues.
Note down important personalities, terms, places, movements, events and their timeline and chronology.
Do not waste time memorising facts as you need to just recognise the right choice from the list of options.
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Trial users can participate in the Practice / Mock tests
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Registered students would receive intimation about the
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email ids. Further, an automated reminder would be
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