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All subjects 20Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 5Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 4Modern History 0Polity 8Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 3World History 0

Microthemes in International Relations

Bilateral Relations 1 BilateralXNeighbourhood 0 Energy Security 0 Geo-politics affecting India's Interest 0 GroupingsXNeighbourhood 0 GroupingsXRegional 1 Indian Diaspora 1 Miscellaneous 0 United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies 1 World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance 0 WTO 0

All GS papers 4GS1 0GS2 4GS3 0GS4 0

Syllabus topics in GS2

GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution 0 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 0 GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 0 GS2-04.Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 0 GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries 0 GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein) 0 GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 0 GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies 0 GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) 0 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 0 GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 0 GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger 0 GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential) 0 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 0 GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations. 0 GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 2 GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 1

All years 57 2025 4 2024 4 2023 4 2022 4 2021 4 2020 4 2019 4 2018 4 2017 4 2016 4 2015 4 2014 5 2013 8

International Relations › Bilateral Relations

International Relations › Bilateral Relations

2020

What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
International Relations › GroupingsXRegional

International Relations › GroupingsXRegional

2020

‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)’ is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times – Discuss.
International Relations › Indian Diaspora

International Relations › Indian Diaspora

2020

‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples.
International Relations › United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies

International Relations › United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies

2020

Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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