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General Studies-III


(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.

Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting.

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.

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. Food Processing and Related Industries in India- Scope’ and Significance, Location, Upstream and Downstream Requirements, Supply Chain Management.

Land Reforms in India.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Investment Models.

Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.

Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology.

Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio- technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Disaster and Disaster Management.

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.

Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. 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.

Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas - Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.

Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


Indian Economy & Issues Relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development & Employment

Planning

Meaning of Planning

Need for Planning in Economic Development

Imperative Vs. Indicative Vs. Structural Planning Objectives of Planning Indian Planning History

Techniques of Indian Planning Achievements & Failures of Indian Planning

Shortcomings of Planning in India NITI Aayog Vs. Planning Commission

Mobilisation of Resources


Types of Resources – Financial, Human, Natural etc.

Need for Resource Mobilisation Role of Savings & Investment

Government Resources – Tax & Non- Tax ( or Fiscal & Monetary Policy) Banking Sector & NBFCs

Capital Market

External Sources – FDI, ODA etc. Public Borrowing & Management of Public Debt

Challenges in Mobilising Resources for Development

Steps That Can Be Taken

Growth & Development


Meaning of Development & Growth Difference between Development & Growth

Determinants of Growth & Development

Importance & Limitations of Economic Growth

Jobless Growth Pro-Poor Growth

Balanced & Unbalanced Growth Dimensions of Development Measurement & Indicators of Development

Approaches to Development: Market-Based Approach Role of State and Planned Approach

Mixed Economy Approach Challenges to Development & Growth

Employment


Nature – Rural vs. Urban, Formal Vs. Informal

Terms Related to Employment – Labour Force Participation Rate, Employment Rate, Working Age Population etc.

Sectoral Distribution of Employment Quality of Employment

Causes of Lack of Employment Restructuring of Workforce Government Initiatives for Generating Employment



Inclusive Growth & Issues Arising From It


What is Inclusive Growth? Elements of Inclusive Growth Need for Inclusive Growth


Indicators of Inclusive Growth

Challenges in Achieveing Inclusive Growth in India

12th FYP & Inclusive Growth



Government Budgeting

Need for Government Budgeting Components of the Government Budget

Revenue Account – Revenue Receipts & Revenue Expenditure

Capital Account – Capital Receipts & Capital Expenditure

Changes in Budgetary Process in 2017 Measures of Government Deficit

Revenue Deficit

Fiscal Deficit Primary Deficit


Fiscal Policy Deficit Reduction FRBM Act

Other Types of Budgets – Outcome, Zero-Based, etc.



Land Reforms in India


Rationale for Land Reforms Components of Land Reforms

Impact of Land Reforms Problems in Implementaion of Land Reforms


Success of Land Reforms

Recent Initiatives - Land Leasing, Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, etc.



Effects of Liberalization on the Economy


Phase of Liberalisation Impact on Different Sectors of the Economy



Changes In Industrial Policy & their Effects on Industrial Growth


Industrial Policy Before 1991 Industrial Policy After 1991 Phases of Industrial Growth

Linkage Between Economic Reforms and Economic Outcomes


Weaknesses and Failures of Industrial Policies

National Manufacturing Policy SEZs

Make in India



Infrastructure

Energy Ports Roads

Airports Railways



Investment Models Need for Investment Sources of Investment

Types of Investment Models


Domestic Investment Models Public Investment Model Private Investment Model

Public Private Participation Investment Model


Foreign Investment Models: FDI

FII, etc.

Sector Specific Investment Models

Cluster Based Investment Models


Investment Models Followed by India


AGRICULTURE



Major Crops Cropping Patterns in Various Parts of the Country


Importance of Cropping Pattern Types of Cropping Pattern

Reasons Why Cropping Pattern Differ


Factors Influencing Cropping Pattern

Emerging Trends in Cropping Pattern

Long-Run Effects of Current Trends in Cropping Pattern



Different Types of Irrigation & Irrigation Systems Storage


Modes of Irrigation Sources of Irrigation

Choosing an Irrigation System Problems Associated with Irrigation


Progress of Irrigation Under Five Year Plans

Environmental Effects of Irrigation Need for Systemic Irrigation Reforms

Need for a National Water Policy

Transport & Marketing of Agricultural Produce & Issues & Related Constraints


Process of Agricultural Marketing - Marketing Channels, Functionaries, Costs, etc.

Role of FCI Regulated Markets Warehousing

Cooperative Marketing

Shortcomings of Current Agricultural Marketing Process


APMCs

National Agricultutral Market (NAM) Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO) Contract Farming Futures Trading in

Agricultural Commodities



E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers, Technology Missions



Issues Related to Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies & Minimum Support Prices


Agricultural Pricing Policy Rationale for Subsidies Types of Subsidies


Effectiveness, Extent & Problems of Subsisies Clash with WTO Agreements



Public Distribution System Objectives, Functioning, Limitations, Revamping


Objectices/Significance

Functioning - Fair Price Shops, FCI, Ration Cards, Aadhar Linking, etc. Shortcomings or Problems Associated with PDS


Need to Improve the Working of PDS

Measures to Improve the Loopholes & Lacunaes Associated with PDS Steps Taken by Governement in this Regard



Issues of Buffer Stocks & Food Security


Buffer Stock – Objectives & Norms in India

Impact of Government Procurement & Distribution


Need for Food Security

NFSM And othe Food Security Realted Government Initiatives



Economics of Animal-Rearing

Food Processing & Related Industries in India


Scope & Potential in India Significance

Location

Constraints and Challenges


Upstream & Downstream Requirements Supply Chain Management Government Policies and Initiatives – SAMPADA, 12th FYP, etc.


SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY



Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life


Chemicals in Food


Artificial Sweetening Agents Food Preservatives


Drugs


Antacid Antihistamines

Neurologically Active Drugs Tranquilizers Analgesics

Antimicrobials

Antibiotics

Antiseptic and Disinfectant


Anti-Fertility Drugs, etc.


Cleansing Agents


Soaps

Synthetic detergents


Glass

Water Softener Water

Purification/Disinfection Microwave Oven, etc.


Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology


Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Satyendra Nath Bose

Meghnad Saha

Homi Jehangir Bhabha Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Vikram Sarabhai Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

Har Gobind Khorana Tessy Thomas

C.N.R. Rao



Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

IT & Computers Space Nanotechnology Biotechnology

Robotics Defence Nuclear



Awareness in Different Fields


IT & Computers Space Nanotechnology Biotechnology


Robotics Defence Nuclear



Issues Relating to Intellectual Property Rights


Need for Intellectual Property Rights Types of IPR

IPR Regime in India


International Agreements Related to IPRs Geographical Indicators

Recent Issues - Evergreening, Compuslory Licensing, Prominent Cases etc.


BIODIVERSITY & ENVIRONMENT



Conservation


What is Biodiversity?


Types of Biodiversity – Genetic, Species, Ecosystem, etc.


Importance of Biodivesirty – Ecosystem Services, Bio Resources of Economic Importance, Social Benefits etc.


Resasons for Loss of Biodiversity


Conservation


In-situ & Ex-Situ Eco-Sensitive Areas Ecological Hotspots National Guidelines, Legislations & Other Programmes.

International Agreements & Groupings



Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Types of Pollution & Pollutants Impact of Pollution & Degradation

Ozone Layer Depletion and Ozone Hole

Greenhouse Gas Effect & Global Warming Eutrophication Desertification

Acid Rain

Hazardous Waste, etc.

Causes/Sources of Pollution & Degradation


Prevention & Control of Pollution & Degradation


National Environment Agencies, Legislations and Policies


International Environment Agencies & Agreements



Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)


What is EIA?

Indian Guidelines & Legislations EIA Process


Need & Benefits of EIA Shortcomings of EIA in India Measures to Make EIA Effective



Disaster Management


Types of Disasters Management of Disasters


Community Level Disaster Management Governement Initiatives on Disaster Management


SECURITY



Linkages Between Development & Spread of Extremism


Factors Responsible for Spread of Extremism

Steps that State can Taken to Reduce the Spread of Extremism due to Underdevelopment


Naxalism



Role of External State & Non-State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security

Threats from Non-State Actors

J&K Separatism

Left Wing Extremism North East Insurgency

Terrorism in Hinterland & Border Areas Right Wing Terrorism


Reasons for Spread of Terrorism State Sponsored Terrorism

Institutional Framework to Tackle Challenge of Internal Security


NIA NATGRID MAC UAPA TADA POTA NCTC



Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks


Role of Media & Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges

Challenges in Managing Social Media


Steps That can be Taken



Basics of Cyber Security


Cyber Security

Threats to Indian Cyber Security Steps taken by India


International Cooperation on Cyber Security Cyber Warfare

Terms Associated with Cyber Security



Money-Laundering & its Prevention


Process of Money Laundering Impact of Money Laundering Challenges to Tackle Money Laundering


Steps to Counter Money Laundering Terms Related To Money Laundering



Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas


Challenges in Managing Border Security – Coastal & Terrestrial

Land Boundary Disputes with Neighbours


India's Policy in Border Area Security Management



Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Types of Organised Crime Challenges in Controlling Organised Crime

Indian Context – Link between Organised Crime & Terrorism



Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate


Central Armed Police Forces Central Paramilitary Forces


Security & Intelligence Agencies – IB. R&WA, etc.