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1. Art & Culture Sample
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1. Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. (copy)
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2. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. (copy)
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5. History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as Industrial revolution, World wars, Redrawal of national boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization, Political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
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7. Role of women and women’s organizations, Population and associated issues, Poverty and developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
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10.2. Introduction to Maps
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GS2
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2. 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.
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5. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
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6. 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.
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12. 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.
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11. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
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GS3: BIODIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT
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1. Environment
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GS3: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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9. Metals & Non-Metals
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10. Energy
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12. Plant Organisms
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14. Life Processes
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18. Biotechnology
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19. Information Technology
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20. Space Technology
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National & International Current Affairs (CA) 2025
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B.6. What Are The Existing Mechanisms To Promote Unity And Diversity In India?

Constitutional mechanisms

  • Provisions for Geographical Unity: The spirit of the Constitution is that India is an “indestructible Union of the Destructible states”. Promoting ‘unity and integrity of the nation’ is one of the objectives stated in the preamble. 
  • Provisions for ethnic and Cultural Unity: Article 29 of the constitution mandates the state to protect the distinguished culture and traditions of various ethnic groups.
  • Provision for religious Unity: The constitution of India defines it as a secular country. As per Article 25 of the constitution, the people are allowed to preach and propagate any religion. Further, under Article 15, the state is directed to ensure that there shall be no discrimination on the ground of religion with any person.
  • Provision for unity in diverse languages: The constitution of India doesn’t impose any single language as a national language. Schedule 8 of the constitution recognizes 22 languages of our country.

Policy mechanisms

  • ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’- Programme aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs 
  • New Education Policy 2020- Has ‘3 Language formula’ in School Education. 
  • One Nation-One Ration Card- To promote inter-state mobility among the workforce.
  • Establishment of bodies like National Integration Council, Inter-state Council.