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Indian Polity & Constitution
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Indian Polity & Constitution
Constitutional framework, democratic institutions, and governance structure of India
- Constitutional Framework
- Salient Features & Sources of the Constitution
- Parts & Schedules of the Constitution
Ancient Indian History
From Prehistoric India and IVC to the Gupta Golden Age — civilisations, religions, and empires
- Sources & Historiography of Ancient India
- Prehistoric Stone Age Cultures
- The Chalcolithic Age
Medieval Indian History
Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti-Sufi movements, and Maratha rise
- Early Medieval India (c. 750–1200 AD)
- The Chola Empire (c. 850–1200 AD)
- The Age of Conflict & Turkish Invasions (c. 1000–1200 AD)
Modern Indian History
Europeans in India, British expansion, economic policies, 1857 revolt, nationalism and independence
- Advent of European Powers & Anglo-French Carnatic Wars (1498–1763 CE)
- British Territorial Expansion & Annexation Policies (1757–1856 CE)
- Colonial Administrative Architecture: Civil Services, Police, Army, Judiciary & Constitutional Acts (1773–1853 CE)
Post Independence India
Consolidation of India after 1947 — integration, politics, economy, social movements, and the present era
- Nation Building, Princely Integration & Reorganization (1947–1961)
- Constitution Framing, Philosophy & First General Elections (1946–1964)
- Economic Planning, Agrarian Reforms & Temples of Modern India (1947–1964)
World History
Industrial Revolution, revolutions, world wars, Cold War, decolonisation, and the post-1991 global order
- The Industrial Revolution, Spread of IR & Meiji Japan (1750–1890s)
- The American Revolution, 7 Years Global War & Constitutional Order (1754–1789)
- The French Revolution, Reign of Terror & Napoleonic Era (1789–1815)
Art, Culture & Heritage
Temple architecture, classical arts, literature, philosophy, and intangible heritage of India
- Architecture — Ancient & Classical
- Architecture — Indo-Islamic, Colonial & Modern
- Indian Sculpture
Indian Geography
Physical, economic, and human geography of India
- India — Location, Extent, Frontiers & Political Divisions
- The Himalayas — Origin, Ranges, Peaks, Passes & Glaciers
- Geological Divisions of India
Indian Society
Social structure, caste, tribes, regionalism, secularism, social justice, women, and globalization
- Indian Society — Structure, Features & Evolution
- Caste System, Casteism & Reservation Policy
- Tribes, Family, Kinship & Marriage Institutions
World Geography
Physical geography of the world — landforms, atmosphere, and oceans
- The Universe & the Solar System
- The Earth — Shape, Motions, Geological Time, Moon & Magnetic Field
- Geomorphology — Earth's System
Indian Economy
Development economics, fiscal policy, agriculture, trade, and financial systems
- Introduction to Economics
- National Income
- Growth, Development & Happiness
Environment & Ecology
Biodiversity, climate change, environmental law, and sustainability
- Ecology Fundamentals
- Species Interactions & Functional Classes
- Carrying Capacity & Population Growth
Science & Technology
Biology, physics, chemistry, space, biotech, IT, AI, nuclear and defence tech
- Biology — Life, Processes & Classification
- The Cell & Tissues
- Human Physiology
International Relations
India's foreign policy, bilateral relations, and global institutions
- India's Foreign Policy — Evolution
- Determinants & Institutions of India's Foreign Policy
- Core Principles & Doctrines of India's Foreign Policy
Governance & Social Justice
Government schemes, social justice, health, education, and transparency
- Governance Concepts & Good Governance
- E-Governance & Digital India
- Citizen's Charter, RTI & Social Audit
Internal Security
Terrorism, border security, cyber threats, insurgency, and security agencies
- External Factors in Internal Security
- Border Management in India
- Coastal & Maritime Security in India
Disaster Management
Disaster types, DM cycle, India's DM framework, DRR approaches and global cooperation
- Basics, Concepts & DM Cycle
- Geological Disasters
- Hydro-Meteorological Disasters – I
Ethics GS4
Ethics, integrity, and aptitude for civil services — Mains only paper
- Ethics & Human Interface
- Attitude & Social Influence
- Aptitude & Foundational Values for Civil Services
Current Affairs Monthly
Monthly current affairs compilations with UPSC relevance mapped to syllabus
- Current Affairs — May 2026
- Current Affairs — April 2026
- Current Affairs — March 2026
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