{"id":72659,"date":"2020-12-15T14:36:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T09:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=72659"},"modified":"2021-04-20T10:39:31","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T05:09:31","slug":"upsc-mains-syllabus-gs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus-gs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains Syllabus GS 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to ForumIAS, as a UPSC aspirant you might know the syllabus of UPSC but you might not know what topic has to be studied to clear the UPSC Exam? For Example, every aspirant knows the <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UPSC syllabus<\/a> from History includes topics such as Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History, and Art and Architecture. But not every aspirant knows what are the sub-topics to cover within the above-mentioned topics.<\/p>\n<p>This post clearly segregated all the sub-topics listed in the UPSC Syllabus. So that an aspirant who read the article can cover the topic and sub-topics completely, and those aspirants who already completed the topics can measure whether they covered all the sub-topics completely or any other portion has been left out during their preparation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Sub-topics are important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Breaking up of UPSC syllabus is one of the crucial steps to make one&#8217;s preparation wholesome. Without simplification of topics the UPSC preparation is incomplete. A quote by Martin H. Fischer \u2013 (a notable physician) sums it up clearly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cKnowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based on the above saying one can derive the UPSC preparation is a process of piling up facts but to get wisdom (Clear the UPSC exam) breaking up of the UPSC syllabus is the key to success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breaking of the UPSC syllabus will provide many advantages like,<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An aspirant can have a clear roadmap as to how many topics s\/he has covered, and to what extent.<\/li>\n<li>The sub-topic list will ensure that what all to be covered under a topic to complete the topic.<\/li>\n<li>The sub-topics helps in segregation of current affair article and it will come in handy during the last-minute revisions.<\/li>\n<li>The sub-topic classification can help candidates to avoid reading unnecessary topics or jumbling up of topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Topics and sub-topic list for UPSC Syllabus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The General studies part of the UPSC syllabus cover various domain such as History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment, Science and Technology, International Relations and Current events.<\/p>\n<h4>In the General Studies Paper II, the UPSC syllabus covers the topics such as GOVERNANCE, CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>To know the UPSC Syllabus : <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-syllabus\/\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Topics and Sub-topics in<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/polity-and-governance-news-and-practice\/\"><strong>Indian Polity and Constitution<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:scroll\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"258\"><strong>Important topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"343\"><strong>Sub-topics under each topic<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"258\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/polity-and-governance-news-and-practice\/\">Indian Polity and Constitution<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"343\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Political systems \u2013 concepts, types, forms (Democratic and Non-democratic, Parliamentary or Presidential, type of representative \u2013 direct and indirect, Republic, Monarch and oligarch etc)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Political system established by Indian Constitution and the difference between Indian system with that of other countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indian Constitution\u2014historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure (including Preamble, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental duties and amendments of Constitution and its procedure, Elections in India)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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 (Including Centre-State relations, Inter-state relations etc)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parliament and State legislatures\u2014structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers &amp; privileges and issues arising out of these.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary\u2014Ministries and Departments of the Government.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pressure groups and formal\/informal associations and their role in the Polity.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Salient features of the Representation of People\u2019s Act.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Constitutional Bodies (Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Elections, Electoral politics and political parties: problems and processes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Important Topics and Sub-topics in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/polity-and-governance-news-and-practice\/\"><strong>Governance in India<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:scroll\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"254\"><strong>Important topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"347\"><strong>Sub-topics under each topic<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"254\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/polity-and-governance-news-and-practice\/\"><strong>Governance in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"347\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Concept and evolution of Governance, e- governance, difference between Government and Governance, applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Development processes and the development industry \u2014the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transparency and accountability, Citizen\u2019s Charter &amp; Anticorruption etc<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Role of civil services in a democracy.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Social Audit (Public Policy: Making, Implementation, Evaluation and monitoring)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Other sub-topics such as Public Sector Management, Rights Issues etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Important Topics and Sub-topics in<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/social-issues-and-justice-concepts-and-news\/\"><strong>Social Justice<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:scroll\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"258\"><strong>Important topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"343\"><strong>Sub-topics under each topic<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"258\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/social-issues-and-justice-concepts-and-news\/\"><strong>Social Justice<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"343\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Social sector initiatives such as Employment Generation Programmes, Basic Amenities: Housing \/ Drinking Waters \/ Sanitation, Health and Family Welfare, Women and Child Development, Social Welfare etc<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reforms: Police Reform, Administrative Reform, Judicial Reform, Political Reform etc.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector\/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poverty and hunger \u2013 concept, status, government and non-government initiatives, challenges, Vicious cycle of Poverty and Hunger, breaking vicious cycle, reforms suggested, Poverty alleviation Programs in India including Employment generation programmes etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Important Topics and sub-topics in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/international-issues-and-concepts\/\"><strong>International Relations<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:scroll\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"258\"><strong>Important topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"343\"><strong>Sub-topics under each topic<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"258\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/international-issues-and-concepts\/\">International Relations<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"343\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indian foreign policy since Independence under various Prime Ministers like Non-Alignment Movement, Gujral Doctrine, etc.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 India and its neighbourhood- relations covering sub-topics such as historic relations, Indian initiatives in neighbourhood countries and vice versa, challenges and solutions etc<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bilateral relationships involving India and\/or affecting India\u2019s interests including India and East and West Asian Nations, African Nations, Europe and the Americas<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and\/or affecting India\u2019s interests like RCEP, TPP, CPEC, SCO etc.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India\u2019s interests like US visa policy, Abraham accords, Chinese presence in Indian ocean etc<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate like WTO, WHO, UN, etc.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indian diaspora &#8211; status, strength and weaknesses, Impact of diaspora in India\u2019s International relations, etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to ForumIAS, as a UPSC aspirant you might know the syllabus of UPSC but you might not know what topic has to be studied to clear the UPSC Exam? For Example, every aspirant knows the UPSC syllabus from History includes topics such as Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History, and Art and Architecture. 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