Paper 2

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

Current Affairs :
1.
Foreign Policy Watch- India-Central Asia
2.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada
3.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
4.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
5.
Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA)
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
11.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
12.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pacific Island Nations
13.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SCO
14.
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
15.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-France
16.
Ministry of External Affairs : Important Updates
17.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
18.
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
19.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Japan
20.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
21.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-ASEAN
22.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Southeast Asia
23.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-APEC
24.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
25.
Foreign Policy Watch: India – Germany
26.
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
27.
Europe’s Challenge
28.
AIIB & The Changing World Order
29.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
30.
Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) Entry
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1.
[Burning Issue] India-Nepal Relations
2.
[Burning Issue] Indo ASEAN Relations
3.
[Burning Issue] India Israel Relations
4.
[Burning Issue] India-Iran Relations
5.
[Burning Issue] India’s membership of Australia Group and Wassenaar Group
6.
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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 :
1.
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
2.
Civil Services Reforms
Static :
1.
Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

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

Current Affairs :
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Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of other countries

Topic: Constitutional Bodies

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

Topic: E-Governance

Current Affairs :
1.
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 :
1.
BREXIT
2.
The Crisis In The Middle East
3.
US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO
4.
Contention over South China Sea
5.
OBOR Initiative
6.
Nepal’s Constitution & Emerging Developments
7.
China’s Economic Slowdown
8.
Italian Marines Case
9.
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
10.
Sri Lanka’s Constitution – Strides in the Right Direction
11.
Yemen Crisis
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Topic: Executive & Judiciary

Current Affairs :
1.
Judiciary Institutional Issues
2.
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
3.
Issues and Judgments related to SC
4.
Judicial Pendency
5.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism – NCA, Lok Adalats, etc.
6.
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Pre-NJAC Verdict
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Topic: Federalism

Current Affairs :
1.
Finance Commissions: Issues related to devolution of resources
2.
Kaveri River Water Dispute
3.
Official Language of the Union & the issues around
4.
J&K – The issues around the state
5.
Delhi Full Statehood Issue
6.
President’s Rule
7.
Special Category Status and States
8.
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Static :
1.
Functions & Responsibilities of the Union & the States

Topic: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Current Affairs :
1.
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
2.
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
3.
Aadhaar Card Issues
Static :
1.
Citizen’s Charter: Importance, Objective, Features, Problems faced in implementation, Guidelines

Topic: Government Scheme/Policies

Current Affairs :
1.
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
2.
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
3.
Liquor Policy of States
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Topic: Health & Education

Current Affairs :
1.
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
2.
Organ & Tissue Transplant- Policies, Technologies, etc.
3.
Surrogacy in India
4.
Medical Education Governance in India
5.
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
6.
Polio Eradication And Endgame Strategy
7.
Tobacco: The Silent Killer
8.
Communicable and Non-communicable diseases – HIV, Malaria, Cancer, Mental Health, etc.
9.
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
10.
Zika Virus Outbreak
11.
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
12.
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
13.
Swachh Bharat Mission
14.
Transition From MDG to SDG: Issues & Concern
15.
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
16.
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Static :
1.
[Burning Issue] Institute of Excellence Debate

Topic: Important International Institutions

Current Affairs :
1.
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
Static :
1.
International Economic Institutions and India
2.
Important International Economic Organizations

Topic: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Current Affairs :
1.
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
11.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
Static :
1.
[Burning Issue] Increasing Influence Of China In Indian Ocean And Its Impact In India
2.
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Topic: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Current Affairs :
1.
Citizenship and Related Issues
2.
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
3.
Temple entry for women : Gender Equality v/s Religious Freedom
4.
Uniform Civil Code: Triple Talaq debate, Polygamy issue, etc.
5.
Euthanasia : Euphemism for Killing?
6.
Jallikattu Debate
7.
Death Penalty Abolition Debate
8.
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 :
1.
Human Rights Issues
2.
Women empowerment issues: Jobs,Reservation and education
3.
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
4.
Minority Issues – Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
5.
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
6.
Tribal Development
7.
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
8.
Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act
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Topic: Ministries & Departments Of The Government

Current Affairs :
1.
Prime Minister’s Office : Important Updates
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Topic: NGO, SHG & Civil Society

Current Affairs :
1.
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
Static :
1.
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 :
1.
Rural Infrastructure Schemes
2.
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Static :
1.
Devolution of powers & finances up to local levels & challenges therein

Topic: Parliament & State Legislatures

Current Affairs :
1.
Legislative Council in States: Issues & Way Forward
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Topic: Poverty & Hunger

Current Affairs :
1.
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
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1.
Poverty in India

Topic: Representation Of People's Act

Current Affairs :
1.
Electoral Reforms In India
Static :
1.
Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act

Topic: Schemes For Vulnerable Sections

Current Affairs :
1.
One Rank One Pension Issue
2.
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
3.
Child Development Schemes
4.
Women Empowerment and Child Development
5.
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

Current Affairs :
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Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms & institutions

Topic: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Current Affairs :
1.
BCCI Reforms – Lodha Committee, etc.
2.
NHRC Reforms
3.
NITI Aayog’s Assessment
4.
National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions
5.
Nuclear Energy
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1.
Statutory, Regulatory & various Quasi-judicial bodies