UPPCS PCS Mains Syllabus 2024 - Check Subject wise Revised UP PCS Syllabus

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Lokokti evam muhavre

Vilom shabd

Vakyansh k liye ek shabd

Vartani evam vakya shuddhi

Sarkari evam ardhasarkari patra lekhan

Diye huye gadya ka avbodh evam prashnottar

Sankshepan

Shabd gyan evam prayog

Upsarg evam pratyaya prayog

Sections

Topics

Section A

Social

Political

Literature and culture

Section B

Science, environment & technology

Agriculture, industry & trade

Economic

Section C

National and International Events

Natural calamities, earthquakes, deluge, drought, landslides etc.

Subjects

Topics

General Studies 1

History of Indian culture, salient aspects of art forms, literature & architecture from ancient to modern times.

Salient features of Indian Society & Culture.

Role of women in society & women's organization, population & associated issues, poverty & developmental issues, urbanization, their problems & their remedies.

Meaning of liberalization, privatization & globalization and their effects on economy, polity & social structure.

Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

Post-independence consolidation & reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.).

Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Significant events, personalities & issues, etc.

History of the world; events from the 18 century to the middle of the 20 century such as French Revolution of 1789, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, redraw of national boundaries, Socialism, Nazism, Fascism, etc. - their forms & effect on society.

Distribution of major natural resources of the world - water, soils, forests in reference to South & South-East Asia with special reference to India. Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to India).

Population & Settlements - types and patterns, urbanization, smart cities & smart villages.

Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh – art, architecture, history, culture, festival, folk-dance, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs, & tourism.

Specific knowledge of U.P.- geography- climate, soils, human & natural resources, forest, wild-life, mines & minerals, sources of irrigation.

Salient features of Physical Geography- activity, cyclones, earthquake, tsunami, volcanic ocean currents, winds and glaciers.

Oceanic resources of India & their potential.

The human migration-refugee problem of the world with a focus on India.

Frontiers and boundaries with reference to Indian sub-continent.

General Studies 2

Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms.

Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major democratic countries.

Parliament and State legislatures- structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers and privileges and concerned issues.

Indian constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions & basic structure, the role of the Supreme Court in the evolution of basic provisions of the constitution.

Functions & 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.

Role of finance commission in centre-state financial relations.

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and their responsibilities.

Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their features and functioning.

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. Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

Salient features of the Representation of the People's Act.

Issues related to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design, implementation, and Information Communication Technology (ICT).

Development processes- the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), SelfHelp Groups (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 poverty and hunger, their implication on the body politic.

Important aspects of governance. Transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential, citizens, charters and institutional measures.

India and its relationship with neighbouring countries.

Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and/ or affecting India's interest.

Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests - Indian diaspora.

Role of Civil Services in a democracy in the context of emerging trends.

Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh regarding Political, Administrative, Revenue and Judicial System.

Current affairs and events of Regional, State, National and International importance.

Important International Institutions, Agencies their structure, mandate and functioning.

General Studies 3

Major Crops, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce, e-technology in the aid of farmers.

Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices, Public Distribution System - objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks and food security, technology missions in agriculture.

Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements. Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice and inclusive growth.

Components of Government Budgets and Financial System.

Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways, etc.

Science and Technology-developments and applications in everyday life and in National Security, India's Science and Technology Policy.

Food processing and related industries in India - scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

Land reforms in India since independence.

Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

Disaster as a non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster mitigation and management.

Challenges of international security: issues of nuclear proliferation, causes and spread of extremism, communication networks, the role of media and social networking, basics of cybersecurity, money laundering and human trafficking.

Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology. Developments of New technologies, transfer of technology, dual and critical use technologies.

Awareness in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Space Technology, Computers, Energy resources, nanotechnology, microbiology, biotechnology. Issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR), and digital rights

Environmental security and ecosystems, conservation of wildlife, biodiversity, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

Issues in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry

Law and Order and Civil Defence with special reference to U.P.

India's internal security challenges: Terrorism, corruption, insurgency and organized crimes.

Role, kind and mandate of security forces, higher defence organizations in India

Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh economy:- overview of UP economy: state budgets. Importance of agriculture, industry, infrastructure and physical resources. Human resources and skill development. Government programmes and welfare schemes.

General Studies 4

Emotional Intelligence- concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and governance.

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.

Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human action, dimensions of ethics, ethics in private and public relationships. Human values-lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators, the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

Attitude: Content, structure, function, its influence, and relation with thought and behaviour, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion.

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public services, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections

Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: status and problems, ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions, laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance, accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of moral values in governance, ethical issues in international relations and funding, corporate governance.

General Studies 5

History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of UP.

Architecture, their significance and maintainability, museum, archive and archaeology of UP.

Contributions of UPin Pre and post 1857 freedom struggles of India.

Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.

Rural, Urban and Tribal issues: social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk dances, literature and languages/dialects, social customs of UP.

Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Assembly and State Council, Center-State Relation.

Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General, High Court and its jurisdiction in UP.

Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund and Contingency fund, Political Parties and State Election Commission of UP.

Local Self Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Right related issues in U P.

Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen Charters, EGovernance, Right to Information, Redressal Policy.

Land Reforms and its impact in UP.

Issues Related to Security in UP.

(i) Linkage between development and spread of extremism.

(ii) Role of External, State and Interstate actors in creating challenges to internal security through communication networks, media and social networking sites.

(iii) Basic rules of cyber security, money- laundering and its prevention.

(iv) Various security forces and agencies and their mandate.

(v) Security challenges and their management in border areas, linkage of organized crimes with terrorism.

Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.

Medical and Health issues in UP

State Education System of UP.

Contribution of U Pin development of India.

Current Affairs of UP.

Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission and other central welfare scheme in UP.

NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact.

Tourism in U P: Issues and prospects.

Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and it's impact on employment and socio-economic development of the society.

General Studies 6

Overview of Economy of UP: Main features of economy and State Budgets, Infrastructure and importance of Physical Resources.

Trade, Commerce and industries of UP.

UP Government Schemes, Projects and Planned Development for welfare of People, Human Resources and Skill Development.

Investment in U P: Issues and Impact

Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product Policy of UPGovernment.

Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP.

Demography, Population and Censuses of UP.

Commercialization of agriculture and production of agricultural crops in UP.

UP New Forest Policy.

Agro and Social Forestry in U.P

Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP.

Developmental Indices of U Pin various fields.

Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief and Structure, Climate, Irrigation, Minerals, Drainage System and Vegetation.

National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP.

Transport Network in UP.

Power Resources, Infrastructure and Industrial Development of UP.

Pollution and Environmental Issues in U P, Pollution Control Board and its functions.

Natural Resources of UP- Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands.

Climate Change and Weather Forecasting issues in UP.

Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment; Flora and Fauna with reference to UP.

Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements and efforts in U P.

Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Arboric culture in up and its impact on development of UP.

Evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for development of UP.