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General Studies-I

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General Studies-I → History of Indian Culture
Salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

General Studies-I → Modern Indian History
Modern Indian history (from A.D. 1757 to 1947): Significant events, personalities and issues.

General Studies-I → The Freedom Struggle
Its various stages and important contributors from different parts of the country.

General Studies-I → Post-Independence Consolidation
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965 A.D.).

General Studies-I → History of the World
Events from 18th century to middle of the 20th century.
Asked in: 2025 (1 PYQ)
- 2025
  
  The Unification of Germany is considered as a symbol of the contradiction between the ‘ideal of nationalism’ and the ‘re
  
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General Studies-I → History of the World
French revolution of 1789, industrial revolution, World Wars.
General Studies-I → History of the World
Redrawal of national boundaries.
Asked in: 2023 (1 PYQ)
- 2023
  
  Evaluate the role of Bismarck in the unification of Germany.
  
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General Studies-I → History of the World
Socialism, Nazism, Fascism etc - their forms and effect on the society.

General Studies-I → Indian Society and Culture
Salient features of Indian Society and culture.

General Studies-I → Women and Societal Issues
Role of Women in society and women's organization.
General Studies-I → Women and Societal Issues
Population and associated issues.
General Studies-I → Women and Societal Issues
Poverty and developmental issues.
General Studies-I → Women and Societal Issues
Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

General Studies-I → LPG Reforms and Effects
Meaning of liberalization, privatization and globalization.
General Studies-I → LPG Reforms and Effects
Their effects on economy, polity and social structure.

General Studies-I → Social Empowerment and Issues
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

General Studies-I → Natural Resources and Industries
Distribution of major natural resources of World - Water, Soils, Forests.
General Studies-I → Natural Resources and Industries
Resources in reference to South and South-East Asia with special reference to India.
General Studies-I → Natural Resources and Industries
Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to India).

General Studies-I → Physical Geography
Salient features of Physical Geography.
General Studies-I → Physical Geography
Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone.
General Studies-I → Physical Geography
Ocean Currents, winds and glaciers.

General Studies-I → Oceanic Resources
Oceanic resources of India and their potential.

General Studies-I → Human Migration
Human migration-refugee problem of the World with focus on India.

General Studies-I → Frontiers and Boundaries
Frontiers and boundaries with reference to Indian sub-continent.

General Studies-I → Population and Settlements
Types and Patterns of population and settlements.
General Studies-I → Population and Settlements
Urbanization, Smart Cities and Smart Villages.