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General Studies Paper II of the UPSC CSE Mains covers a wide array of topics. To excel, it’s crucial to use the right resources, adopt effective study strategies, and consistently practice answer writing. Below is a detailed strategy to help you navigate through the preparation process effectively, categorized into broad topics.

UPSC CSE General Studies-II Syllabus

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations

Polity Section:

· Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

· 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.

· Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

· Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.

· Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.

· Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.

· Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

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

· Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

Governance and Social Justice Section:

· Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

· Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.

· 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.

· Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

· Issues relating to poverty and hunger. · Role of civil services in a democracy.

· Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.

GS-II Preparation Strategy:

1. Indian Polity

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2. Governance

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3. Social Justice

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4. International Relations

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5. Additional tips:

a) Integration of Current Affairs:

b) Answer Writing Practice:

c) Regular Revision:

d) Use of Case Studies and Examples:

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