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MPSC Mains syllabus

General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International

Syllabus as published by the MPSC. Always confirm against the latest official notification.

40 syllabus topics in the commission's order; 3 have notes. Open a topic to read its notes, then practise with the daily mains questions.

  1. relations.Notes coming
  2.  Indian Constitution- Historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,Notes coming
  3. significant provisions and basic structure.Notes coming
  4.  Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challengesNotes coming
  5. pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to localNotes coming
  6. levels and challenges therein.Notes coming
  7.  Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms andNotes coming
  8. institutions.Notes coming
  9.  Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.Notes coming
  10.  Parliament and State legislatures- structures, functioning, conduct of business,Notes coming
  11. powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.Notes coming
  12.  Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary – MinistriesNotes coming
  13. and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informalNotes coming
  14. associations and their role in the Polity.Notes coming
  15.  Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.Notes coming
  16.  Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities ofNotes coming
  17. various Constitutional Bodies.Notes coming
  18.  Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.Notes coming
  19.  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issuesNotes
  20. arising out of their design and implementation.Notes coming
  21.  Development processes and the development industry – the role of NGOs, SHGs,Notes coming
  22. various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and otherNotes coming
  23. stakeholders.Notes coming
  24.  Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and StatesNotes coming
  25. and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodiesNotes coming
  26. constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.Notes coming
  27. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating toNotes coming
  28. Health, Education, Human Resources.Notes coming
  29.  Issues relating to poverty and hunger.Notes coming
  30.  Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e
    1. Governanceapplications, models, successes, limitations, and potentialNotes
    2. Citizens chartersNotes
  31. transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.Notes coming
  32.  Role of civil services in a democracy.Notes coming
  33.  India and its neighbourhood- relations.Notes coming
  34.  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/orNotes coming
  35. affecting India’s interests.Notes coming
  36.  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’sNotes coming
  37. interests, Indian diaspora.Notes coming
  38.  Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.Notes coming