| UPSC Prelims Current Affairs Syllabus |
| Subject |
Topics |
| 1. National Current Affairs |
- National Economic Indicators and Trends
- Legislative Updates (Bills, Amendments, Etc.)
- Important Appointments and Resignations
- Major National Events and Celebrations
- Environmental Issues, Disasters and Relief Efforts,
- Economic Indicators, Significant Developments In Various Sectors Like Agriculture, Industry, Health, Education, and Infrastructure
- social issues
- National security
- Technological advancements
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| 2. International Current Affairs |
- Global Economic Trends
- International Treaties and Agreements
- Diplomatic Visits and Summits
- International Organisations and Their Functions
- Global Conflicts and Resolutions
- Foreign Policy of Major Countries
- India's Bilateral Relations With Major Countries
- Multilateral Organisations and Their Role In Global Affairs
- India's Role In Regional Groupings (Saarc, Asean, Etc.)
- Neighbourhood Diplomacy and Border Issues
- Non-Alignment and Strategic Autonomy
- Diaspora and Soft Power Diplomacy
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| 3. Social Issues |
- Gender Issues and Women Empowerment
- Poverty Alleviation Programs
- Education and Literacy Initiatives
- Health and Sanitation Issues
- Caste-Based Discrimination and Social Justice
- Minority Rights and Policies
- Government Initiatives on reducing Poverty and Unemployment.
- Progress in Sustainable Development Goals
- Demographic Trends, Urbanization, Migration, and Their Implications On Society
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| 4. Polity and Governance |
- Constitution of India and Its Features Highlighted Recently
- Recent Judicial Pronouncements and Landmark Judgments
- Elections, Election Reforms and Electoral Processes
- Centre-State Relations and Federalism
- Administrative Reforms and Good Governance Initiatives
- Role of Constitutional Bodies (Election Commission, CAG, Etc.)
- Significant Judicial Verdicts,
- Government Bills and Policies,
- Local Governance Initiatives,
- Issues Related to Transparency, Accountability, and Good Governance
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| 5. Economy |
- Fiscal and Monetary Policies
- GDP Growth and Economic Indicators
- Banking and Financial Sector Reforms
- Sector-Specific Policies (Agriculture, Manufacturing, Services)
- Infrastructure Development Projects
- Recent Economic Policies, Government Initiatives,
- Economic Indicators Such As GDP Growth Rate, Inflation Rate, Unemployment Rate, and
- Indices Like The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wholesale Price Index (WPI), PPI and Other indices
- International Trade Agreements,
- Budgetary Allocations
- Issues Impacting the Economy such as Inflation, Unemployment, Poverty Alleviation, and Sustainable Development Goals
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| 7. Defence and Security |
- Defence Acquisitions and Modernization
- Border Security Issues and Conflicts
- Counter-Terrorism Measures
- Internal Security Issues such as Naxalism, Manipur Violence, AFSPA, etc
- Military Exercises and Joint Operations
- Cybersecurity Challenges
- Nuclear Policy and Deterrence
- Defence Procurement,
- Defence Modernisation and Defence Technology Advancements,
- Maritime Security and New Initiatives
- Initiatives aimed at Enhancing Border Security and Internal Security
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| 8. International Organizations and Summits. |
- G7, G20, SCO Summits
- ADB, NDB, AIIB, NATO, SCO, EU, SAARC, etc, Their Mandate, and Recent Challenges
- United Nations and Its Agencies
- Regional Groupings (EU, AU, Etc.)
- Annual Meetings of International Organisations (IMF, World Bank, Etc.)
- Major Global Conferences (Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals, Etc.)
- Role of Non-State Actors In Global Governance
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| 9. Environment & Geography |
- Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies
- Biodiversity Conservation Efforts
- Environmental Laws and Regulations
- Natural Disasters and Disaster Management
- Geopolitical Implications of Environmental Issues
- Land-Use Patterns and Urbanisation Trends
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| 10. Art and Culture |
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India
- Art and Literary Festivals
- Preservation of Cultural Heritage
- Tribal Cultures and Traditions
- Government Initiatives For Promoting Cultural Diversity
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| 11. Awards and Recognitions |
- National Awards and Honours
- International Awards Won By Indians
- Recognitions In Various Fields Like Science, Literature, Arts, Etc.
- Civilian Awards and Military Honours
- Prestigious Prizes and Scholarships
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| 12. Government Schemes |
- New Schemes Launched By Ministries
- Goals and Key Features of Recently Launched Government Schemes
- Evaluation of Schemes aimed at Poverty Alleviation, Rural Development or Urban Renewal.
- Reforms in Existing Schemes or Introduction of New Schemes To Address Emerging Challenges.
- Public Awareness Campaigns and Outreach Programs to Promote Participation In Government Schemes.
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| 13. Sports |
- Major Sports Events, Tournaments such as the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, FIFA, World Cups
- Indian Athletes' Achievements
- Sports Federations and Policies
- Sports Infrastructure and Development
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