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All subjects 1,241Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 5 Environment 1Ethics 0Geography 1 Governance 231 History 1 Indian Society 66 Internal Security 2 International Relations 466Modern History 0Off Topics 0Polity 421 Post Independence 1 Science and Technology 5 Social Justice 89Trivia 0

All GS papers 2,553Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology 0Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology 1Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics 0Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation 0Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment 0Disaster and disaster management 1Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 0Environmental Laws and Institutions 0Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure 0Governance – Statutory Bodies 1 GS1 190 GS1-07.Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. 1 GS2 1,241 GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests. 1GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests, Indian diaspora. 0GS3 1,120GS4 0Health, Vaccines and Biotechnology 1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc 1Inclusive growth and issues arising from it 0Indian Constitution – Fundamental Duties 0Indian Economy – Banking and Financial Sector 0Indian Economy – Currency and Banking 1Indian Economy – Growth, Development and Employment 0Indian Economy – Mobilization of Resources 0Indian Economy (Government Budgeting) 0Indian Economy (Mobilisation of Resources) 0Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development and employment 0Indian Society – Population and Associated Issues 1International Relations 0International Relations – Important International Institutions 1IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano technology, Bio technology and IPR 0Major crops, cropping patterns, and e-technology in the aid of farmers 0Paper 4 6 Polity – Representation of People's Act 1 Polity and Governance (Judiciary) 1Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration 0Salient features of the Representation of People's Act 0Science and Technology 1 Science and Technology – Health and Biotechnology 1 Science and Technology – Indigenous Technology and Energy 1Transparency and accountability (institutional and other measures) 0

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E-Governance 7 Executive & Judiciary 67 Federalism 51 Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters 97 Government Scheme/Policies 24 GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution 153 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 18 GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 3 GS2-04.Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 1 GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries 6 GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein) 4 GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 13 GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies 27 GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) 15 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 7 GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 122 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) 12 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 12 GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations. 12 GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 291 GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 59 GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 21 India & Its Neighborhood – Relations 78 Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections 43 Ministries & Departments Of The Government 1 NGO, SHG & Civil Society 2 Panchayats & Local Bodies 9 Parliament & State Legislatures 26 Poverty & Hunger 9 Representation Of People's Act 28 Schemes For Vulnerable Sections 5 Seperation Of Power 3 Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies 13

All types 6,891 Bills/Act/Laws 151Discovered/Found 0DOMR 124 Explained 1,241 First/Record 11Historical Sites 0Indigenous/Made in India 0IOCR 519 National Parks/WS 42 Op-ed 1,845 PIB 221 Prelims Only 1,242 Revived/Restored 2 SC Judgements 141 Schemes 221 Species 1 States 53 World Mapping 84

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GS2 · GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

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GS2 · GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies

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GS2 · GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

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Explained
Polity › Separation of Powers

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GS2 · GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions

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Explained SC Judgements
Polity › Fundamental Rights and Duties

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GS2 · GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution

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Explained SC Judgements
Polity › Special Provision

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GS2 · GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure;

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Bills/Act/Laws Explained
Governance

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GS2 · GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential)

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Explained PIB

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