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GS 4 Booklist

Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in - Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics - in Private and Public Relationships. Human Values - Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; 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 Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections. Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance. Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World. Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and Problems; Ethical ...

GS 3 Booklist

Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management Always keep in mind these broad themes in GS 3 [not any hard core economics but applied economics, environment, science and technology, security and also most importantly disaster management] Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Rau's notes Selected chapters from UMA KAPILA book Graduation [B.A. Programme] Economics notes Must cover topics like FYP, NITI Aayog, Structural Planning, benefits, failures, Resource Mobilisation [finances], Indian state of finances, investment, savings, international trade, Banking sector, government finances, domestic and capital markets, Growth vs development, Approaches/ Models of development, human development, types of economy- Indian economy, Formal- Informal Employment, Women, LFPR trends, rural -urban trends, demographic dividend and unemployment issues, inflation, education,...

GS -2 BOOKLIST

  GS Paper II Indian Constitution -  historical underpinnings,  evolution, features  amendments, significant provisions  basic structure doctrine CLASS 6- 12 NCERTs LAXMIKANT [NEWEST EDITION] RAU'S CLASS NOTES Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries PARTS FROM MODERN HISTORY AND POLITY. But better, if one makes notes of own [from simple AI search or google] especially comparing constitutions of major countries briefly. Eg- comparing constitutions on the basis of Preamble, FR, DPSP, PM, President powers, Lower House, Upper House, important parliamentary proceedings, party systems etc but very briefly. Major  countries can be- US, UK, France, Canada, Germany, Russia. 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. LAXMIKANT Own notes on current issues based on federal structure....

MAINS BOOKLIST - GS 1

  Hello Sandalwoods, Find the reading list for GS 1 below. Like the ad of salt, sources kam hi rakho par achche rakho. Make notes and keep revising. GS 1 Indian Culture – Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. NCERT CLASS 11, 12 FINE ARTS NITIN SINGHANIA BOOK RAU'S NOTES CCRT WEBSITE VARIOUS GOVERNMENT WESITES, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RELATED TO ART AND CULTURE DOCUMENTARIES OF DD BHARTI, PROGRAMS LIKE FORTS OF INDIA etc PORTIONS FROM INDIAN HISTORY VISION MONTHLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Modern Indian History CLASS 6- 10th NCERT ANCIENT- R.S. SHARMA MEDIEVAL- SATISH CHANDRA MODERN- BIPIN CHANDRA/ SPECTRUM RAU'S NOTES VISION MONTHLY CURRENT AFFAIRS Significant events, issues, personalities during the middle of the eighteenth century (1750s) until the present. SPECIAL EMPHASIS DURING READING GOOGLE AND DOCUMENT IN DETAIL ABOUT IMPORTANT EVENTS AS MENTIONED LIKE- Government of India Acts, Socio Reform Movement and Personalities, Women fr...

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PRELIMS ONE LINER NOTES PART A/B

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