UPSC-CSE Main Exam General Studies Paper 2

Civil Services exam-General Studies -Paper 2 Syllabus 

PAPER - II

1.      India and the World:

This part will include questions to test candidate’s awareness of India’s relationship with the world in various spheres such as the following:

Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region.

Security and defence related matters.

Nuclear policy, issues, and conflicts.

The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.

2.      India’s Economic Interaction with the World:

In this part, questions will be on economic and trade issues such as foreign trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas and energy flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O., WIPO etc. which influence India’s economic interaction with other countries and international institutions.

3.      Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space :

In this part, questions will test the candidate’s awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, information technology, space and basic ideas about computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and related issues regarding intellectual property rights.

4.      International Affairs and Institutions:

This part will include questions on important events in world affairs and on international institutions.

5.      Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams :

This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret them.