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General Studies 2 Upsc Syllabus

The document outlines the topics covered in the General Studies- II examination for governance, constitution, polity, social justice and international relations. It includes the evolution and key aspects of the Indian constitution, federal structure and division of powers, separation of powers and dispute resolution mechanisms, comparison to other constitutional schemes, structure and functioning of legislatures and executive, salient features of representation acts, roles of constitutional bodies, government policies and schemes, welfare programs, governance and accountability, India's relations with neighbors and international organizations and agreements.

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General Studies 2 Upsc Syllabus

The document outlines the topics covered in the General Studies- II examination for governance, constitution, polity, social justice and international relations. It includes the evolution and key aspects of the Indian constitution, federal structure and division of powers, separation of powers and dispute resolution mechanisms, comparison to other constitutional schemes, structure and functioning of legislatures and executive, salient features of representation acts, roles of constitutional bodies, government policies and schemes, welfare programs, governance and accountability, India's relations with neighbors and international organizations and agreements.

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General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, SocialJustice and International relations.

Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 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. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, egovernance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;

citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Role of civil services in a democracy. India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting Indias interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on Indias interests, Indian diaspora. Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

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