GS Paper: Paper 2

Topic: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Current Affairs :
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Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
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Foreign Policy Watch- India-Central Asia
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
5.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
6.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-South Korea
7.
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
8.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
9.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
10.
Trans Pacific Partnership: Latest updates and developments
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pacific Island Nations
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-SCO
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Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-France
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Ministry of External Affairs : Important Updates
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
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G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Japan
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-ASEAN
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Southeast Asia
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-APEC
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
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Foreign Policy Watch: India – Germany
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Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
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AIIB & The Changing World Order
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
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Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) Entry
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[Burning Issue] IAS cadre rules amendments
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[Burning Issue] Anti-defection Law
3.
[Burning Issue] Women and the military
4.
[Burning Issue] India-Pakistan Relations
5.
[Burning Issue] Gig Economy in India
6.
[Burning Issue] Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Quota
7.
[Burning Issue] Consumer Protection
8.
[Burning Issue] Internet of Things (IoT)
9.
[Burning Issue] India-Japan Ties in Recent Times
10.
[Burning Issue] India-Nepal Relations
11.
[Burning Issue] Indo ASEAN Relations
12.
[Burning Issue] India Israel Relations
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[Burning Issue] India-Iran Relations
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[Burning Issue] India’s membership of Australia Group and Wassenaar Group
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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India
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Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and or affecting India’s interests

Topic: Civil Service

Current Affairs :
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Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
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Civil Services Reforms
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Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Topic: Comparison Of The Indian Constitutional Scheme With That Of Other Countries

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Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of other countries

Topic: Constitutional Bodies

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Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions & responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies

Topic: E-Governance

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Digital India Initiatives
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e-governance- Applications, Models, Successes, Limitations, and Potential

Topic: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India'S Interests

Current Affairs :
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BREXIT
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The Crisis In The Middle East
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US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO
4.
Contention over South China Sea
5.
OBOR Initiative
6.
Nepal’s Constitution & Emerging Developments
7.
Italian Marines Case
8.
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
9.
Sri Lanka’s Constitution – Strides in the Right Direction
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Yemen Crisis
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Israel-Palestine conflict explained

Topic: Executive & Judiciary

Current Affairs :
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Judicial Reforms
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Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
3.
Judicial Pendency
4.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism – NCA, Lok Adalats, etc.
5.
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Pre-NJAC Verdict
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Topic: Federalism

Current Affairs :
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Interstate River Water Dispute
2.
J&K – The issues around the state
3.
Delhi Full Statehood Issue
4.
President’s Rule
5.
Special Category Status and States
6.
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
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“COVID pandemic has put the States in the dire fiscal position. What we need is more of the fiscal decentralisation now.” In light of this, along with other factors, elaborate on the role 15th Finance Commission could play in this regard.10 marks
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Functions & Responsibilities of the Union & the States

Topic: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Current Affairs :
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Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
2.
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
3.
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
4.
Aadhaar Card Issues
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Citizen’s Charter: Importance, Objective, Features, Problems faced in implementation, Guidelines

Topic: Government Scheme/Policies

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Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
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Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
3.
Liquor Policy of States
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Topic: Health & Education

Current Affairs :
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Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
2.
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
3.
Organ & Tissue Transplant- Policies, Technologies, etc.
4.
Surrogacy in India
5.
Medical Education Governance in India
6.
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
7.
Polio Eradication And Endgame Strategy
8.
Tobacco: The Silent Killer
9.
Communicable and Non-communicable diseases – HIV, Malaria, Cancer, Mental Health, etc.
10.
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
11.
Zika Virus Outbreak
12.
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
13.
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
14.
Swachh Bharat Mission
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Transition From MDG to SDG: Issues & Concern
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Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
17.
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Static :
1.
Different types of fungus due to Covid
2.
[Burning Issue] Institute of Excellence Debate

Topic: Important International Institutions

Current Affairs :
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Solar Panel Dispute at WTO
2.
WTO Nairobi meet: Updates on the 10th Ministerial Conference
3.
International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India
4.
Human Development Report by UNDP
5.
India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations
6.
WTO and India
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International Economic Institutions and India
2.
Important International Economic Organizations

Topic: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Current Affairs :
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
2.
Indian Ocean Power Competition
3.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
4.
BRICS Summits
5.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
6.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
7.
Foreign Policy Watch: The BCIM Corridor
8.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
9.
Rohingya Conflict
10.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
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Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
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[Burning Issue] India-China Skirmish in Ladakh
2.
[Burning Issue] Increasing Influence Of China In Indian Ocean And Its Impact In India
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Topic: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Current Affairs :
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Languages and Eighth Schedule
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Citizenship and Related Issues
3.
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
4.
Temple entry for women : Gender Equality v/s Religious Freedom
5.
Uniform Civil Code: Triple Talaq debate, Polygamy issue, etc.
6.
Euthanasia Mercy Killing
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Jallikattu Debate
8.
Death Penalty Abolition Debate
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Right To Privacy
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Topic: Indian Diaspora

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Topic: International Institutions

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Topic: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

Current Affairs :
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Human Rights Issues
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Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
3.
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
4.
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
5.
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
6.
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
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Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act
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Topic: Ministries & Departments Of The Government

Current Affairs :
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Prime Minister’s Office : Important Updates
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Topic: NGO, SHG & Civil Society

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NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
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Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders

Topic: Panchayats & Local Bodies

Current Affairs :
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Rural Infrastructure Schemes
2.
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
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Devolution of powers & finances up to local levels & challenges therein

Topic: Parliament & State Legislatures

Current Affairs :
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Anti Defection Law
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Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
3.
Legislative Council in States: Issues & Way Forward
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Topic: Poverty & Hunger

Current Affairs :
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Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
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Poverty in India

Topic: Representation Of People's Act

Current Affairs :
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Electoral Reforms In India
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Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act

Topic: Schemes For Vulnerable Sections

Current Affairs :
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One Rank One Pension Issue
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MGNREGA Scheme
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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
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Child Development Schemes
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Women Empowerment and Child Development
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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

Topic: Seperation Of Power

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Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms & institutions

Topic: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Current Affairs :
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BCCI Reforms – Lodha Committee, etc.
2.
NITI Aayog’s Assessment
3.
National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions
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Statutory, Regulatory & various Quasi-judicial bodies