The General Studies Paper 3 (GS-III) in the UPSC Civil Services Examination covers a broad range of topics primarily related to economics, technology environment biodiversity security and disaster management. Here's a detailed breakdown of the syllabus:
Economic Development :
1) Indian Economy and issues relating to planning mobilization of resources growth development and employment.
2) Investment models. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
3) Government Budgeting.
4) Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints e-technology in the aid of farmers.
5) Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices Public Distribution System - objectives functioning limitations revamping issues of buffer stocks and food security Technology missions economics of animal-rearing.
6) Food processing and related industries in India - scope and significance location upstream and downstream requirements supply chain management.
7) Land reforms in India.
8) Effects of liberalization on the economy changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
9) Infrastructure Energy Ports Roads Airports Railways etc.
10) Investment models.
Science and Technology :
1) Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
2) Achievements of Indians in science & technology indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
3) Awareness in the fields of IT Space Computers robotics nano-technology bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Environment and Ecology :
1) Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation environmental impact assessment.
2) Disaster and disaster management.
Security :
1) Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
2) Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
3) Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
4) Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
5) Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Preparation Tips:
1) Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with each topic in the syllabus and understand what is expected.
2) Current Affairs: Stay updated with current events, especially related to economic development, technology, and environmental issues. Reading newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express, and Yojana magazine can be very helpful.
3) Standard Books and Resources:
- Economics: NCERT books, Ramesh Singh’s “Indian Economy”, Economic Survey, and Budget documents.
- Science and Technology: NCERT books, newspapers, and current affairs magazines.
- Environment: Shankar IAS Environment book, current affairs magazines.
- Security: Internal security by Ashok Kumar IPS, current affairs, government reports.
4) Practice Answer Writing: Regularly practice writing answers to previous years’ questions and mock tests.
5) Diagrams and Flowcharts: Use diagrams and flowcharts wherever possible to make your answers more impactful.
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