UPSC Issues CSE 2012 Prelims Syllabus Paper 1

Section-III

SYLLABI FOR THE EXAMINATION

PART-A

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

The Examination shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each.

Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours

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*Current events of national and international importance.

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*History of India and Indian National Movement.

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*Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.

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*Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

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*Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.

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*General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialisation

General Science.