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General Studies-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations)

The document outlines the topics covered under the General Studies section II examination which focuses on governance, constitution, polity, social justice and international relations. It lists key aspects of the Indian constitution, federal structure of governance, separation of powers, role of legislature, executive and judiciary. It also discusses representation, statutory bodies, government policies, welfare schemes, development issues and India's relations with other countries on bilateral and global platforms.

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General Studies-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations)

The document outlines the topics covered under the General Studies section II examination which focuses on governance, constitution, polity, social justice and international relations. It lists key aspects of the Indian constitution, federal structure of governance, separation of powers, role of legislature, executive and judiciary. It also discusses representation, statutory bodies, government policies, welfare schemes, development issues and India's relations with other countries on bilateral and global platforms.

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General Studies-II

(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice 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 People’s 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, E-governance-


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
India’s interests.
 Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests,
Indian Diaspora.

Important International Institutions, agencies and fora - their Structure, Mandate

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