UPSC Syllabus
Here is a detailed, topic-wise and subject-wise syllabus for the UPSC Prelims Exam . The prelims consist of two papers: UPSC Prelims – Paper I: General Studies (GS) Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 2 Hours | Objective Type | Qualifying for Mains Eligibility 1. Current Events of National and International Importance Important government schemes & policies (central/state) Summits and conferences (national/international) Economic and political developments Important international organizations (UN, WTO, IMF etc.) Awards and honors Reports and indices Environment and biodiversity news Science and tech innovations, ISRO/DRDO news Sports news 2. History of India and Indian National Movement a. Ancient History Indus Valley Civilization Vedic period Mahajanapadas Maurya and Gupta Empires Religious movements: Jainism, Buddhism Sangam period b. Medieval History Delhi Sultanate Mughal Empire Bhakti and Sufi Movements Regional kingdoms c. Modern History Advent of...