Self Preparation for UPSC IAS

  Paper I-(200 Marks) Duration:Two hours (1) Current events  of national and international importance. (2) History  of India and Indian National Movement. (3) Indian and World Geography  - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. (4) Indian Polity and Governance  - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj,Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. (5) Economic and Social Development  -Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc. (6) General issues on Environment al Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (7) General Science. Subjects under GS Prelims 2024: Ancient Indian History  Medieval History Modern Indian History Art and Culture  Geography of India and the World Polity Governance Economic Development Environment and Ecology Science and Technology  Current Affairs 

  Paper II-(200 Marks) Duration:Two hours 1.Comprehension. 2.  Interpersonal skills including communication skills. 3. Logical reasoning  and analytical ability. 4. Decision-making and problem solving. 5. General mental ability. 6. Basic numeracy  (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level),  Data interpretation  (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level). Number System: There is a series in number system and this number system is very important and interesting chapter of UPSC IAS. It focuses more on mental toughness. It grabs more marks in csat paper.

  General Studies-IV:This paper will include questions to test the candidates attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered: 1) 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. 2) Attitude:  content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 3) Aptitude and  foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedic