What are all the subjects for UPSC prelims?
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UPSC Syllabus for Prelims: General Studies Paper 1- Current events of national and international importance.
2- History of India and the Indian National Movement
3- Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
4- Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
5- Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6- General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity, and Climate change that do not require subject specialisation.
7- General Science. For...more -
The Union Public Service Commission UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary Examination consists of two papers, General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). General Studies Paper I covers the following subjects:
Current events of national and international importanceHistory of India and Indian National MovementIndian and World Geography- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the WorldIndian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Economic and Social Development- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector...more
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