Simplifying UPSC Civil Services 2022

Highlight of Civil Services Exam, 2011 Results|सिविल सेवा परीक्षा 2011 के परिणाम के मुख्य बिन्दु Following are the important highlights of the Civil Services Examination, 2011, for which final result has been declared today. The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2011 was conducted on 12th June, 2011. A record number of 4,72,290 candidates applied for this examination, out of which 2,43,003 candidates have actually appeared. 11984 candidates were declared qualified for the Main written examination held in October-November, 2011 out of which 2417 candidates were selected for the Personality Test conducted in March-April, 2012. Finally, 910 candidates (715 male & 195 female) have been recommended for appointment to the IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services against 1001 reported vacancies. Vacancies unfilled presently are on account of 91 reserved community candidates qualifying on general standards. Depending on the options exercised by them finally, these vaca...

मेटा विश्‍वविद्यालय मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्रालय ने दिल्‍ली में मेटा विश्‍वविद्यालय स्‍थापित करने की योजना बनाई है। इसमें जामिया मिलिया संस्‍थान, दिल्‍ली विश्‍वविद्यालय, जवाहरलरल नेहरू विश्‍वविद्यालय तथा भारतीय प्राद्यौगिकी संस्‍थान , नई दिल्‍ली भाग लेंगे।  मेटा विश्‍वविद्यालयों का मुख्‍य उद्देश्‍य नवीनतम प्रौद्योगिकी के इस्‍तेमाल से विभिन्‍न विश्‍वविद्यालयों द्वारा चलाए जा रहे पाठ्यक्रमों को साझा करना है जिससे छात्रों को लाभ पहुंचेगा। सरकार, उच्‍च शैक्षिक संस्‍थानों के शैक्षिक मामलों में दखल नहीं देती ।  मेटा विश्‍वविद्यालय द्वारा प्रस्‍तावित किए जाने पाठ्यक्रमों और क्षेत्रों की पहचान करने तथा आपस में सहयोग करने का निर्णय संस्‍थानों पर छोड़ दिया गया है।  मेटा विश्‍वविद्यालय में जलवायु परिवर्तन, जन स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य और शिक्षा के क्षेत्रों में शिक्षा दी जाएगी। शारीरिक रूप से उपस्थित हुए बगैर दूर रहकर शिक्षा ग्रहण करने, नवीन प्रक्रियाओं का लाभ उठाने तथा इसमें उपलबध लचीलेपन से मेटा विश्वविद्यालय दूसरी पीढ़ी के विश्‍वविद्यालयों को दर्शाता है।  अत: इन संस्‍थानों ...

Fibre Optic Network based National Knowledge Network Under the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) it is envisaged to provide connectivity to over 25000+ colleges and 2000 polytechnics in the country and to 419 universities/deemed universities and institutions of national importance.  Connectivity to the universities are provided on optical fibre and to the colleges are provided on copper cable.  Up to another 400 universities fall under the ambit of National Knowledge Network (NKN) for connectivity.  As on 29.2.2012, 391 universities and more than 15396 colleges in the country have been connected under NMEICT.  An amount of Rs. 1500 crore has been approved by the Government during the 11th Five Year Plan for the connectivity.  An amount of Rs. 872,95,19,701/- has already been spent so far for providing connectivity to University/Colleges.  By obtaining synergy between NMEICT and NKN, a lot of cost ...

Following are the highlights of Economic Survey 2011-12 : Rate of growth estimated to be 6.9%.  Outlook for growth and stability is promising with real GDP growth expected to pick up to 7.6% in 2012-13 and 8.6% in 2013-14. Agriculture and Services sectors continue to perform well. 2.5 % growth in Agro sector forecast. Services sector grows by 9.4 % ,  its share in GDP goes up to 59%. Industrial growth pegged at 4-5 percent, expected to improve as economic recovery resumes. Inflation on WPI was high but showed clear slow down by the year-end; this is likely to spur investment activities leading to positive impact on growth.   WPI food inflation dropped from 20.2% in February 2010 to 1.6% in January 2012; calibrated steps initiated to rein-in inflation on top priority. India remains among the fastest growing economies of the world. Country’s sovereign credit rating rose by a substantial 2.98 percent in 2007-12. Fiscal consolidation on track - savings ...

Chirp for the Sparrow; Tweet for the Sparrow World Sparrow Day 2012 March 20 is being observed as the World House Sparrow Day. The theme (विषय ) for the World Sparrow Day 2012 is ‘Chirp for the Sparrow; Tweet for the Sparrow’. Mohammed Dilavar is called the ‘sparrow man of India’ , as he has been successful in drawing the attention of the world about the declining number of house sparrows.  A study conducted by the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam highlighted that population of house sparrows fell by over 60 percent even in rural areas of coastal Andhra Pradesh.  A survey conducted by the British Trust for Ornithology showed that house sparrow population in Britain has declined by about 58 percent since 1970. Scientists and experts say that severe changes in the urban ecosystem in recent times have had tremendous impact on the population of house sparrows whose numbers are declining constantly. Mobile tower radiation and excessive use of chemica...

UPSC Civil Services Selection Process (Exam): Civil Services competitive examination comprises of two successive stages : (i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for Main Examination; and (ii) Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various services and posts. Also, CheckOut the Article on Civil Services Exam 2. The Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers of Objective type (multiple choice questions) and carry a maximum of 400 marks (Please, refer to Civil Services(Pre) Examination Syllabus for the detailed syllabus, and also check out article on Cracking the UPSC CSAT Examination ). This examination is meant to serve as a screening test only; the marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination by the candidates who are declared qualified for admission to the Main Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit. The number of...

Syllabus of the Civil Services Main Examination  The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory. The scope of the syllabus for the optional subject papers for the examination is broadly of the honours degree level i.e. a level higher than the bachelors degree and lower than the masters degree. In the case of Engineering and law, the level corresponds to the bachelor's degree. COMPULSORY SUBJECTS ENGLISH AND INDIAN LANGUAGUES The aim of the paper is to test the candidate's ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express his ideas clearly and correctly in English/Indian language concerned. The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows :- (i) Comprehension of given passages. (ii) Precis Writing (iii) Usage and Vocabulary (iv) Short Essay INDIAN LANGUAGES (i) Comprehension of given passages. (ii) Precis Writing (iii) Usage...

General Guidelines: The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies papers will be such that a well-educated person will be able to answer them without any specialized study . The questions will be such as to test a candidate’s general awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for a career in Civil Services. The questions are likely to test the candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and demands. The candidates must give relevant, meaningful and succinct answers. PAPER - I 1. History of Modern India and Indian Culture : The History of Modern India will cover history of the Country from about the middle of nineteenth century and would also include questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social reforms. The part relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian culture from the ancient to modern times as well a...

PAPER-I  There will be three questions as indicated in the question paper which must be answered in Sanskrit.  The remaining questions must be answered either in Sanskrit or in the medium of examination opted by the candidate.  Section-A  1. Significant features of the grammar, with particular stress on Sanjna, Sandhi, Karaka, Samasa, Kartari and Karmani vacyas (voice usages) (to be answered in Sanskrit).  2.  (a) Main characteristics of Vedic Sanskrit language.  (b) Prominent features of classical Sanskrit language.  (c) Contribution of Sanskrit to linguistic studies.  3. General Knowledge of:-  (a) Literary history of Sanskit, (b) Principal trends of literary criticism  (c) Ramayana,  (d) Mahabharata  (e) The origin and development of literary geners of: Mahakavya Rupaka (drama) Katha Akhyayika Campu Khandakavya Muktaka Kavya.  Section-B  4. Essentials of Indian Culture w...

Pali subject has two papers, one covering the language (i.e. Grammar, writing skills etc.) and the other covering literature. Beauty of the subject is that it has got very limited syllabus , so you can prepare well within the defined limits; you can concentrate more on effectiveness of your answers rather than striving for somehow finishing the syllabus, as may be the case with many other literature subjects.  PAPER-I (Pãli Language)  (N.B. All answers must be written in Pali language in Devanãgarî or Roman Script)  Section-A  1. Origin and Homeland of Pãli and its characteristics.  2. Pãli Grammar- (I) Technical Terms of Pãli Grammar-Akkhara, Sara, Vyañjana, Niggahîta, Nãma, Sabbanãma, Ãkhyãta, Upasagga, Nipãta, Abyaya,  (II) Kãraka,  (III) Samãsa;  (IV) Sandhi;  (V) Taddhita. (Apaccabodhaka-and Ãdhikãrabodhaka- Paccaya);  (VI) Etymological derivation of the following words :- Buddho, Bhikkhu, Sãmanero, Sa...

PAPER-I  (Answers must be written in Hindi)  Section-A   1. History of Hindi Language and Nagari Lipi.  I. Grammatical and applied forms of Apbhransh, Awahatta & Arambhik Hindi.  II. Development of Braj and Awadhi as literary language during medieval period.  III. Early form of Khari-boli in Siddha-Nath Sahitya, Khusero, Sant Sahitaya, Rahim etc. and Dakhni Hindi.  IV. Development of Khari-boli and Nagari Lipi during 19th Century.  V. Standardisation of Hindi Bhasha & Nagari Lipi.  VI. Development of Hindi as national Language during freedom movement.  VII. The development of Hindi as a National Language of Union of India.  VIII. Scientific & Technical development of Hindi Language.  IX. Prominent dialects of Hindi and their inter- relationship.  X. Salient features of Nagari Lipi and the efforts for its reform & Standard form of Hindi.  XI. Grammatical structure of Standard H...

SOCIOLOGY PAPER - I  FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIOLOGY  1. Sociology - The Discipline:  (a) Modernity and social changes in Europe and emergence of sociology.  (b) Scope of the subject and comparison with other social sciences.  (c) Sociology and common sense.  2. Sociology as Science:  (a) Science, scientific method and critique.  (b) Major theoretical strands of research methodology.  (c) Positivism and its critique.  (d) Fact value and objectivity.  (e) Non- positivist methodologies.  3. Research Methods and Analysis:  (a) Qualitative and quantitative methods.  (b) Techniques of data collection.  (c) Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.  4. Sociological Thinkers:  (a) Karl Marx- Historical materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle.  (b) Emile Durkheim- Division of labour, social fact, suicide, religion and society.  ...

PAPER – I  Administrative Theory  1. Introduction:  Meaning, scope and significance of Public Administration; Wilson’s vision of Public Administration; Evolution of the discipline and its present status; New Public Administration; Public Choice approach; Challenges of liberalization, Privatisation, Globalisation; Good Governance: concept and application; New Public Management. 2. Administrative Thought:  Scientific Management and Scientific Management movement; Classical Theory; Weber’s bureaucratic model – its critique and post-Weberian Developments; Dynamic Administration (Mary Parker Follett); Human Relations School (Elton Mayo and others); Functions of the Executive (C.I. Barnard); Simon’s decision-making theory; Participative Management (R. Likert, C. Argyris, D. McGregor).  3. Administrative Behaviour:  Process and techniques of decision-making; Communication; Morale; Motivation Theories – content, process and contemporary; Theories of L...

PAPER - I  Political Theory and Indian Politics:  1. Political Theory: meaning and approaches.  2. Theories of the State: Liberal, Neoliberal, Marxist, Pluralist, Post-colonial and feminist.  3. Justice: Conceptions of justice with special reference to Rawl’s theory of justice and its communitarian critiques.  4. Equality: Social, political and economic; relationship between equality and freedom; Affirmative action.  5. Rights: Meaning and theories; different kinds of rights; concept of Human Rights.  6. Democracy: Classical and contemporary theories; different models of democracy – representative, participatory and deliberative.  7. Concept of power, hegemony, ideology and legitimacy.  8. Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Fascism, Gandhism and Feminism.  9. Indian Political Thought : Dharamshastra, Arthashastra and Buddhist traditions; Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Sri Aurobindo, M.K. Gandhi, B.R. Ambed...

Anthropology Paper I 1.1 Meaning, scope and development of Anthropology. 1.2 Relationships with other disciplines: Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Earth Sciences and Humanities. 1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance: (a) Social- cultural Anthropology. (b) Biological Anthropology. (c) Archaeological Anthropology. (d) Linguistic Anthropology. 1.4 Human Evolution and emergence of Man: (a) Biological and Cultural factors in human evolution. (b) Theories of Organic Evolution (Pre- Darwinian, Darwinian and Post-Darwinian). (c) Synthetic theory of evolution; Brief outline of terms and concepts of evolutionary biology (Doll’s rule, Cope’s rule, Gause’s rule, parallelism, convergence, adaptive radiation, and mosaic evolution). 1.5 Characteristics of Primates; Evolutionary Trend and Primate Taxonomy; Primate Adaptations; (Arboreal and Terrestrial) Primate Taxonomy; Primate Behaviour; Tertiary and Quaternary fossil primates; Living...