Target Spectrum's Handbook for General Studies: UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 1) 23rd Edition

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Designed to meet the preparation needs of candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary ExaminationPaper - I Detailed information on all the prescribed subjects current events, History of India, Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, Environmental Ecology, and General Science Current Events section is useful for the other subjects as well especially polity, economy, ecological issues and scientific developments. Concise and systematic presentation and balanced coverage Wide-ranging question types, simple and complex Explanatory notes with the solutions which elucidate and add to information Solved papers of UPSC 2011 and 2012 Civil Services Preliminary General Studies-I Select questions from previous years UPSC General Studies papers classified subject-wise along-with answers. Two Practice Test Papers for self assessment Table of Contents SAMPLE Tests: solved general studies papers General Studies Paper - I (2011) General Studies Paper - I (2012) Current Events of National and international importance INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS World Political Review Africa Asia Europe Oceania The Americas International Organisations, Conferences and Reports Organisations and Conferences Reports Relations Between Countries India and the World India and International Organisations India and Neighbours India and Other Asian Countries India and Africa India and Europe India and Americas India: Political, Economic and Social Issues New President Elected Vice-Presidential Election Government Policies Legislature and Legislation Judiciary Federal and Inter-State Issues Public Finance Agriculture Patents Infrastructure Financial Market Social Sector Environmental Issues Science and Technology Astronomy and Space Sciences Earth Sciences Discovery of the Higgs Boson Particle Health and Medicine Defence Equipments Information Technology Environment Biotechnology and Miscellaneous R&D Persons in The News Cultural Panorama Sports Round-Up Practice Questions History of India 1. Introduction 2. Pre-History 3. The Harappan Culture 4. The Vedic Age 5. The Age of the Buddha 6. The Mauryan Empire 7. Post-Mauryan Period (200 BC - AD 300) 8. The Gupta Age 9. North India and the Deccan after the Guptas 10. History of South India 11. Northern IndiaFrom the 8th Century to AD 1200 12. TheSultanate of Delhi 13. Provincial Kingdoms after the Sultanate 14. The Mughal Empire 15. The Marathas 16. Advent of European Commerce 17. British Expansion and Consolidation 18. Governors-General and Viceroys During the British Period 19. Administration Under British Rule 20. Economic Impact of British Rule 21. Socio-Religious Reform Movements 22. Development of Education 23. The Trade Union Movement 24. Development of the Press Ready Reference Data Practice Questions INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT 1. Early uprisings Against British Rule 2. Growth of Nationalism 3. The Struggle for Independence Begins: Early Phase (1885-1918) 4. The Gandhian Era (Till end of Second World War) 1919-1945 5. The Final Phase and Achievement of Independence 6. Personalities Associated with the National Movement Ready Reference Data Practice Questions Indian and world geography PART ONE : General and World Geography 1. Nature and Scope of Geography 2. A Geographers Tools 3. Earth in Space 4. Atmosphere 5. Atmospheric Moisture 6. Climate 7. Hydrosphere 8. The Lithosphere 9. Landforms of the First Order: Continents and Oceans 10. Landforms of the Second Order: Mountains, Plateaus and Plains 11. Internal Forces of Earth and Landforms 12.External Processes and Landforms on Earth 13. Soils 14. Natural Vegetation and Wild Life 15. Social Geography 16. Economic Resources 17. Agriculture 18. Animal Husbandry and Fishery 19. Industry 20. Transport and Communication PART two : Indian Geography 1. Introduction 2. Geological History 3. Landforms 4. Drainage 5. Climate 6. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife 7. Soils 8. Agriculture 9. Animal Husbandry and Fishery 10. Mineral Resources 11. Energy 12. Industry 13. Transport and Communication 14. The People 15. Settlements and Migration Ready Reference Data Practice Questions Indian Polity and governance 1. Historical Perspective 2. Features and Philosophy of the Constitution 3. Territory of the Union and Reorganisation of the States 4. Citizenship 5. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties 6. The Union Executive 7. The Union Legislature 8. Comptroller and Auditor-General 9. The State Executive 10. The State Legislature 11. The State of Jammu and Kashmir 12. Local Government : Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika 13. Union Territories and Special Areas 14. The Judiciary 15. Indian Federalism and Centre-State Relations 16. Emergency Provisions 17. Civil Services and Public Service Commissions 18. Elections 19. Official Language 20. Provisions Relating to Special Classes 21. Schedules of the Constitution 22. Amendment of the Constitution 23. Issue of Good Governance 24. Issue of Rights 25. Public Policy 26. Indias Foreign Policy Ready Reference Data Practice Questions ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 1. Economics, Economies and Development 2. Nature of Indian Economy 3. Planning 4. National Income and Structural Change 5. Capital Formation 6. Agriculture 7. Food Security 8. The Cooperative Movement in India 9. Industry 10. Service Sector 11. Infrastructure 12. Foreign Trade 13. Balance of Payments 14. Foreign Capital in Economic Development 15. Prices 16. Indian Currency, Exchange Rate and Convertibility 17. Financial Market 18. Public Finance 19. Demographics 20. Social Development Initiatives Terminology Practice Questions Issues in Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change 1. Introduction 2. Environmental Degradation 3. Biodiversity 4. Climate Concerns 5. Indian Response to Environmental Ecology: Policies, Programmes and Legislation 6. Selected National Parks and Sanctuaries of India: A Survey Practice Questions General Science The Basics Physicsand Chemistry Life Science Ready Reference Data Practice Questions General Knowledge review India: General Information India: States and Union Territories India: Population Totals 2011 India: Security Set Up India: Science and Technology World Organisations World: Survey of Countries Cultural Panorama Sports and Games Firsts in The World and India Practice Questions Selected Questions from Previous Years Question Papers Each set is accompanied with Answers and Explanatory Notes where required) History of India Indian National Movement Indian and World Geography Indian Polity and Governance Economic and Social Development Environmental Ecology General Science General Knowledge/Miscellaneous PRACTICE TEST PAPERS Practice Test Paper One Practice Test Paper Two