Pre-Historic Cultures in India

Pastoral & Farming Communities

Indus Valley Civilization

Vedic Society

Pre Mauryan-Period

Growth of Jainism & Buddhism

The Mauryan Empire

Post-Mauryan India (BC 200-AD 300)

Imperial Guptas

Harshavardana

India’s Contacts with Rest of Asia

Sangam Period (South Indian Dynasties)

Major Dynasties (750-1200) of Early Medieval India

Cholas and Other South Indian Kingdoms

Early Muslim Invasions

The Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526 AD)

Vijayanagar Empire

Central Asian Politics and the Advance of Babur towards India

Struggle for Empire in North India (Afghans, Rajputs and Mughals)

Struggle for Empire in North India

The Establishment of the North Indian Empire

Consolidation and Expansion of the Empire – Akbar

State and Government under Akbar

Akbar’s Religious Views

The Deccan and the Mughals (Upto 1657)

Foreign Policy of the Mughals

India in the First Half of the Seventeenth Century

Aurangzeb – Religious Policies, North India and the Rajputs

Climax and Crisis of the Mughal Empire, the Marathas and the Deccan

Society-Structure and Growth

Economic Life-Patterns and Prospects

Religion, Fine Arts, Science and Technology

Northern India in the First Half of the Eighteenth Century

The Maratha Bid for Supremacy

Scenario before 1857

Revolt of 1857

Early Nationalism

The Struggle for Swaraj

March towards Freedom

Towards Achievement of Freedom

Partition of India

Trends during freedom struggle

Re-organisation & Integration of states

Linguistic Regionalism in India

Tribal Issue and Policy Consolidation

Problem of Caste and Social Consolidation

Communalism & Social Consolidation

Issue of Linguistic Minorities

Overview of Economic Development Since Independence

Agriculture

Industry

New Economic Policy

Post-Independence Policy of Science and Technology

Beginning of Modern Age

French Revolution

Nationalism in Europe

Colonialism and Imperialism

Emergence of USA

World War-I

Russian Revolution

Inter-War Years (1919 To 1939)

World War-II

Development In Middle East

Cold War

Post Cold-War World

Communism, Socialism and Capitalism

Sculptural Art in India

Architecture in Ancient India

Indo-Islamic Architecture

Modern Architecture

Indian Paintings

Pottery Tradition in India

Music in India

Dances in India

Martial Arts in India

Indian Theatre

Indian Puppetry

Indian Cinema

Religions in India

Bhakti & Sufi Movements

Languages & Literature in India

Miscellaneous Topics

INDIAN ART HERITAGE

ARCHITECTURE

PAINTING AND OTHER FORMS OF ART

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY

HISTORY through Eyes of TRAVELLERS

Historical Sites/Places

Important Cultural Issues/themes in News

IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES IN NEWS

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General Geography

Geomorphology

Climatology

Oceanography

Biogeography

Forests

Deforestation

Conservation of forests

Types of forestry

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Physiography of India

Drainage System

Climate

Soils in India

Natural Vegetation

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Demography

Urbanization

Census

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Agriculture

Water Resource

Mineral resource

Energy resources

Industry

Transport and Communication

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Physical Geography

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

Transport and Communication

Indian Geography

Economic Geography

Human Geography

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Indian Society

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Marriage

Women and Related Issues

CHILDREN

OTHER VULNERABLE SECTIONS

EDUCATION

HEALTH

NUTRITION AND SANITATION

POPULATION & ASSOCIATED ISSUES

SECULARISM

MISCELLANEOUS

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Historical Evolution & Features

Preamble

Citizenship

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DPSP

Fundamental Duties

Other Principles

Separation of Powers

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Union & States

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Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure

The President

Vice President

Prime Minister

Council of Ministers

Attorney General of India

Parliament

The Judiciary

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CM

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Various Constitutional Dimensions

Political Dynamics

The Judiciary

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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

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Need and importance of Government Policies

Effective Implementation

Government intervention

Development Process & Industry

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability

e-Governance

Citizens Charters

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Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies

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Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations

Appointment to Various Constitutional Posts

Statutory, Regulatory and Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Elections in India

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Local Government and Governance

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Miscellaneous

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Indian Foreign Policy

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India & Neighbours

India & Other Nation

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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

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Indian Economy and issues relating to planning

India & Neighbours

India & Other Nation

Multilateral Relations

Global Institutions

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Taxation

Monetary policy in India

Financial system

Banking

Foreign Trade & International Organisations

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Role of Agriculture in Indian Economy

Land resource

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Important Schemes

Agricultural Credit Institutions

Crop Insurance in India

Important Schemes

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Subsidies

Agricultural Revolutions in India

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Phases of Industrial development

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Main features of Industrial development in India

Roles of private sector and public sector

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Elements and Molecules

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Metals and Non-metals

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Acid and Base

Applications of Electro-chemistry

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Chemicals in Everyday Life

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Electromagnetism

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Universe

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Dark Matter and Energy

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Sub-atomic Particles

Chemical Building Blocks of Life

History and Origin of Life

Diversity of Living Things

Fungi

Animals

Evolution

Genetics

Cells

Organ System and Human Physiology

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Imaging Techniques

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Genetic Engineering

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Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture

Biotechnology and Medicine

Bioethics and Biopiracy

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Recent Trends in Biotechnology and Applied Biotechnology

Human Diseases

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Types of Orbits

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ISRO and Its Role in National Development

Private Sector in Space

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Space Technology

Strategic Dimensions

International Space Collaboration

Various Space Observatories

Various Telemetry

Navigation

Missile System & Classification

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India’s Missile System

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Missile Defence Programmes

Drone Technology

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Domains of Warfare

Defence Platforms

Defence Organizations and Laboratories

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Types of Nuclear Reactions

Nuclear Energy and Its Application

Nuclear Fuels and Centrifugation

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Nuclear Policy of India

Nuclear Radiation and Its Impact

Radioactive Waste

Nuclear & Radiological Disasters

Institutions Involved in Nuclear Energy Development

Computers

Information Technology

Display Technologies

Mobile Generations

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Net Neutrality

Internet of Things

Big Data Initiative and Privacy

Cyber-crime and Security

Government Initiatives

Basics of Nano Science and Nano Technology

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Impacts of Nano Technology

Nano Science & Nano Technology in India

Robotics

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IPR

Institutions & Policy

SPACE

IT, TELECOM & ELECTRONICS

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ACHIEVEMENTS OF INDIANS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Ecology

Ecosystem and its Dynamics

Biogeochemical Cycles

Biomes: Forest, Grassland, Mountain, and Desert Ecosystems

Aquatic Life Zones: Ocean, Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

Biodiversity Basics

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Effect of Human Activities on Environment

Water Resource Degradation

Minerals & Environmental Degradation

Deforestation

Waste Management

Sustainable Development

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Basics of Climate Change

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Global Warming & Health

Ecosystem and Ecology

Biodiversity

Pollution

Waste Management

Environmental Conservation

Environmental Governance

Environmental Laws, Conventions and Protocols

Terrorism Threat to India

Organized Crime

Linkage between Development and Spread of Extremism

Insurgency in North-East

Security Challenges in Border Areas

Basics of Cyber Security

Cyber Warfare

Social Media and Internal Security Threat

Money Laundering

Black Money in India

Police Reforms in India

Various Security Forces and their Mandate

Border Security and Territorial Integrity

Internal Security

Cybersecurity

Terrorism

Defense Technology and Modernization

Maritime Security

Space Security

Biological and Chemical Threats

Intelligence and Surveillance

Legislative and Policy Developments

Natural & Man-Made Disasters

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Disaster Management, Preparedness & Mitigation

Ethics Basic Introduction

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India & World Thinkers/Leaders/Administrators

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Probity in Governance

Applied Ethics

Applied Ethics