Paper-I
1. Current events of national and international importance.
2. History of India and Indian National Movement.
A. Ancient India
- Historical Geography of India
- Prehistoric India
- Harappan Civilization
- Vedic Culture
- Jainism and Buddhism
- Rise of Magadha and Alexander’s invasion
- The Mauryan Empire
- Post-Mauryan Period
- Sangam Age
- Gupta Age
- Harshvardhan
- Pallava, Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas
- Imperial Cholas
- Spread of Indian Culture
B. Medieval India
- Early Medieval India
- Delhi Sultanate
- India under Delhi Sultanate
- Bhakti Movement
- Vijayanagar and Bahamani Kingdoms
- Mughal Empire
- India under Mughals
- The Marathas
C. Modern India
- The Coming of Europeans and 18th Century India
- India under Company rule (1757-1785)
- India under Company rule (1785-1805)
- India under Company rule (1805-1835)
- India under Company rule (1835-1866)
- Revenue Administration and Economic Policies
- Education and Social Reforms
- British India after 1858
- Socio-Religious Reform Movements
D. Indian National Movement
- Revolt of 1857
- Indian National Movement (1885-1905)
- Indian National Movement (1905-1916)
- Indian National Movement (1917-1947)
- Constitutional Development (1858-1947)
- History of Independent India (1947-2000)
- Regional Revolts before and after 1857
- Rise of Political Ideas and Association
3. Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
A. Physical Geography of India
- India: Size and Location
- Physical Features of India
- Drainage of India
- Climate of India
- Natural Vegetation
- Soils of India
B. Economic Geography of India
- Land Resources and Agriculture
- Mineral and Energy Resources
- Manufacturing Industries
- Transport, Communication and International Trade
C. General Geography
- Universe and Solar System
- Latitudes and Longitudes
- Motions of the Earth
- Origin and Evolution of the Earth
- Interior of the Earth
- Evolution of Geography
D. Physical Geography
4. Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
A. India Polity-I
- Historical Evolution & Constituent Assembly
- Salient Features of the Constitution
- Sources and Preamble of Constitution
- Union and its territories & Citizenship
- Fundamental Rights
- DPSPs and Fundamental Duties
- Union Executive
- Union Legislature
- State Executive
- State Legislature
B. Indian Polity-II
- Indian Judiciar
- Local Bodies
- Parliamentary Committee
- Emergency Provisions
- Centre- State Relations
- Political Parties and Elections
- Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies
5. Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
A. Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Economics
- National Income Accounting
- Goods, Prices and Inflation
- Money and Banking
- Government Budget and Economy
- External Sector
6. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
7. General Science.