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PAPER-VI: GENERAL STUDIES-III- Economy, Science Tech and Environment

79 syllabus topics in the commission's order; 76 have notes. Open a topic to read its notes, then practise with the daily mains questions.

  1. Demographic Profile, Demographic DividendNotes
  2. and Population PolicyNotes
  3. Sectoral Composition with respect to contribution to Gross Domestic…Asked in 2017Notes
    1. Sectoral Composition with respect to contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and EmploymentNotes
  4. Poverty and Inequality, UnemploymentNotes
  5. Inflation in IndiaNotes
  6. Industrial Growth in IndiaNotes
  7. Regulatory framework for money and banking: Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Commercial banksAsked in 2018Notes
  8. and Regional Rural BanksNotes
  9. Monetary policyNotes
  10. Foreign exchangeNotes
  11. Balance of Payment ScenarioNotes
  12. Foreign Trade: PolicyAsked in 2023Notes
  13. Composition and DirectionNotes
  14. Impact of Liberalization , Privatization and GlobalizationAsked in 2024Notes
  15. Economic Planning in IndiaNotes
  16. Five Year Plans: strategies and outcomes, Public / Private / Joint SectorsNotes
  17. Fiscal Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003Asked in 2020, 2016Notes
  18. Debt and Investment in IndiaAsked in 2024, 2020, 2019Notes
    1. Current Status, Growth and Development experience including Natural Resource ManagementNotes
  19. Sustainable development and Inclusive growthNotes
  20. Measurement of economic development: Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)Notes
  21. Millennium Development GoalsNotes
  22. Human Development Index (HDI)Notes
  23. Gender Development Index (GDI) / Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)Asked in 2020Notes
  24. Latest / Current Development Schemes / Initiatives / Institutional…Asked in 2021, 2019, 2018Notes
    1. Latest / Current Development Schemes / Initiatives / Institutional Changes (e.g. Swach Bharat Mission, Make in India, Digital India, Skill India, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Ayog etc.)Notes coming
  25. International Financial and Economic OrganizationsNotes
    1. International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)Notes
  26. World Trade Organization (WTO)Asked in 2019Notes
  27. International Development Association (IDA)Notes

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  1. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Notes
  2. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Notes
  3. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)Asked in 2019Notes
  4. Diversification in Agriculture and allied activities, Land tenure and…Notes
    1. Diversification in Agriculture and allied activities, Land tenure and size of land holdingsNotes
  5. Industrialization in the stateNotes

  1. Skilled / Unskilled labourNotes
  2. Revenue generation with special reference to hydro potential, tourism, flora and faunaNotes
  3. Cottage and Small Scale IndustriesNotes
  4. Tax base, Pros and Cons of Special Category statusNotes
  5. Appraisal of education, Health, Physical and Financial Infrastructure DevelopmentNotes
  6. Applications of space technology in natural resources, development and communicationsAsked in 2024, 2019, 2017Notes
  7. Important missions and programmes of Department of Space and Indian…Asked in 2018, 2017Notes
    1. Important missions and programmes of Department of Space and Indian Space Research OrganizationNotes
  8. Remote Sensing and Communication satellitesAsked in 2024, 2023, 2018Notes
    1. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common manNotes
  9. Developments in energy sectors such as Hydro power, non conventional sources of energyNotes
  10. nuclear energy including policies, programmes and research base in the countryNotes
  11. Concepts of non conventional, renewable, clean and environment friendly energy sourcesAsked in 2024, 2017, 2016Notes
  12. Modern and emerging technologies and initiatives in the State of…Asked in 2024, 2023, 2020, 2018Notes
    1. Modern and emerging technologies and initiatives in the State of Himachal Pradesh Including biotechnology policy, research, vision, scope and applications for developing horticulture, medicinal and aromatic plants resources of the StateNotes
  13. IT policy of Himachal Pradesh and its role in governance, concept of…Asked in 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018Notes
    1. IT policy of Himachal Pradesh and its role in governance, concept of Himachal State Wide Area Network (HIMSWAN), State plans of e-governance, concept of LokMitra Kendra and Aryabhatta Geo-Informatics Space Application Centre (AGISAC)Notes coming
  14. State Biodiversity strategy and Action PlanAsked in 2021, 2019Notes
    1. Endangered and threatened species of Himachal PradeshNotes
    2. Factors responsible for Bio diversity decline in Himachal PradeshNotes
  15. Relevance and role of Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical…Asked in 2017Notes
    1. Relevance and role of Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications and Traditional wisdom and knowledge in sustainable development of the StateNotes
  16. Issues, concerns, policies, programmes, conventions, treaties and…Notes
    1. Issues, concerns, policies, programmes, conventions, treaties and missions aimed at environment protection, and dealing with the problem of climate changeNotes coming
  17. Environment protection and pollution control Act and rulesNotes
  18. Environment Impact AssessmentAsked in 2024, 2021Notes
  19. National Action plans on Climate ChangeAsked in 2023, 2019, 2017Notes
  20. Himalayan ecology, biosphere reserveNotes
  21. Science and economics of climate changeNotes
  22. National mission for sustainable agricultureAsked in 2024, 2018, 2017, 2016Notes
  23. mission for integrated development of horticultureAsked in 2021, 2019Notes
  24. Concept of organic farming, seed certificationAsked in 2024, 2021, 2018Notes
  25. rain water harvestingNotes
  26. techniques of irrigation and soil conservations and soil health cardsNotes
  27. Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal PradeshAsked in 2021Notes
  28. Types of tourismAsked in 2024Notes
    1. Religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal PradeshNotes
  29. Social, Economic and Cultural implications of TourismNotes
  30. Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in…Notes
    1. Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in sustainable development of the StateNotes
  31. Environmental concerns of tourism industry, both positive and…Asked in 2024, 2020, 2017Notes
    1. Environmental concerns of tourism industry, both positive and negative effects including climate change with reference to Himachal PradeshNotes