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Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Investment models. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Issues relating to poverty and hunger
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the Population by the Centre and States