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Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination

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141 topics · 10 sections — from the official RPSC syllabus. Study material lands topic by topic.

Paper I · Unit I — History (Rajasthan, India & World)

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    Pre-Historic Culture & Ancient Historic Sites; Political and Cultural Achievements of Rajasthan's Rulers (up to 18th Century)
    1. 1.Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture and Heritage27 min
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    Revenue and Administrative System and Changing Patterns
    1. 1.Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture and Heritage27 min
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    19th-20th Century: Revolt of 1857, Peasant & Tribal Movements, Political Awakening, Mass Movements and Integration of Rajasthan
    1. 1.Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture and Heritage27 min
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    Art and Culture: Performing & Fine Arts, Handicraft, Architecture & Monuments, Folk Music & Dances, Folk Stories & Lores
    1. 1.Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture and Heritage27 min
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    Tribes and Their Traditions
    1. 1.Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture and Heritage27 min
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    Heritage: Major Sites of Heritage and Tourism in Rajasthan
    1. 1.Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture and Heritage27 min
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    Rajasthani Language and Important Literary Works
    1. 1.Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture and Heritage27 min
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    Religious Beliefs, Saints and Folk Deities
    1. 1.Rajasthan: History, Art, Culture and Heritage27 min
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    Indian Heritage: Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era
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    Religious Movements and Philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India
    1. 1.Medieval India — Political, Administrative and Military History18 min
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    British Policies and Their Impact: Political, Economic and Administrative Unification of the Country
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    Indian National Movement — Its Various Stages & Streams, Important Contributors
    1. 1.Three Phases of the Indian Freedom Struggle, 1885-194727 min
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    Socio-Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th Century and Intellectual Awakening
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    Post-Independent India — Accession of Princely States & Linguistic Reorganisation; Development of Science & Technology; Women Empowerment and Women's Reform Movement
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    Renaissance and Reformation
    1. 1.Renaissance and Reformation11 min
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Paper I · Unit II — Economics (Indian, World & Rajasthan)

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    Growth and Development — Concept and Measurement; Income Approach, HDI and Other Related Indices; Climate Change and Environmental Degradation
    1. 1.National Income — Concepts, Measurement, and India's Structural Trends12 min
    2. 2.Five Year Planning and NITI Aayog18 min
    3. 3.Growth, Development and Regional Disparities23 min
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    Agriculture: Productivity and Progress, Land Reforms, Agriculture Finance, Agriculture Marketing, Food Security, Food Processing, Major Policy Initiatives
    1. 1.National Agriculture, Industry and Services Sectors20 min
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    Industry: Policy and Reforms, Globalization/Liberalization/Privatization, Industrial Finance, MSMEs — Importance and Policy Initiatives
    1. 1.National Agriculture, Industry and Services Sectors20 min
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    Service Sector and Infrastructure: Energy, Transportation and Communication
    1. 1.National Agriculture, Industry and Services Sectors20 min
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    International Trade and Balance of Payments; Foreign Aid and Investment
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    Public Finance — Union Budget: Sources of Revenue & Expenditure, Budget Deficit & Public Debt, Fiscal Policy & Reforms, Centre-State Financial Relations & Finance Commission
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    Reserve Bank of India and Monetary Management; Banking and Financial Reforms
    1. 1.Money, Banking and RBI11 min
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    Social Sector: Health and Education, Poverty and Unemployment, Schemes for Employability, Welfare Schemes for Weaker and Marginalized Sections
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    Global Economic Issues: Role of WTO, World Bank and IMF
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    Economic Growth Indicators of Rajasthan — SDP, Per Capita Income and Inclusive Growth; Viksit Rajasthan 2047; Green Growth and Environmental Sustainability; Position in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    State Budget — Fiscal Management and Budget Deficits
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    Agricultural Growth: Production and Productivity, Water Resources and Irrigation, Animal Husbandry and Allied Activities, Agricultural Marketing, Government Schemes for Farmers' Welfare
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    Rural Development and Rural Infrastructure; Panchayati Raj Institutions and the State Finance Commission
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    Institutional Framework of Industrial Development; Investment Promotion Policy; Importance of MSMEs and Policy Initiatives; Petroleum and Oil Resources in the State
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    Infrastructure Development — Power and Transportation; Public-Private Partnership Projects; Externally Aided State Projects
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    Human Resource Development — Health and Education, Unemployment and Poverty; Employment Generation and Poverty Eradication Schemes
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    Good Governance and Digital Transformation Ensuring Efficient Public Services
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min
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    Major Welfare Schemes of the State Government for SC/ST/Backward Classes/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children and Old Age People
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Economy17 min

Paper I · Unit III — Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing

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    Concept of Caste & Class, Changing Dimensions of Caste and Class in Indian Society
    1. 1.Stratification and Mobility11 min
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    Changes in Contemporary Indian Society and Culture: Secularisation, Urbanisation, Modernisation and Globalisation
    1. 1.Social Change in Modern Society13 min
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    Concepts Related to the Indian Social System: Doctrine of Karma, Dharma, Purushartha and Ashram System
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Social Issues and Weaker Sections17 min
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    Issues Related to Family & Marriage, Elderly People and Disabled in Present Indian Society; Impact of Cyber Crime and Social Media on Indian Society
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Social Issues and Weaker Sections17 min
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    Challenges and Issues Before Indian Society: Dowry, Divorce, Corruption, Poverty, Prostitution, Unemployment and Drug Addiction
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Social Issues and Weaker Sections17 min
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    Problems Related to Weaker Sections of Indian Society (With Special Reference to Rajasthan): Women, Marginalised Groups, Dalits, SC & ST and Their Welfare Schemes
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Social Issues and Weaker Sections17 min
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    General Management: Concept of Management, Managerial Skills and Levels, Management Functions, MBO, Decision Making — Process, Techniques and Models
    1. 1.Entrepreneurship, Management and Personality Development for Civil Services24 min
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    Organizational Behaviour: Nature and Scope, Perception, Motivation — Concepts and Theories, Group Dynamics and Team Building, Organizational Climate and Culture
    1. 1.Entrepreneurship, Management and Personality Development for Civil Services24 min
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    Marketing Management: Concept and Scope, Marketing Mix (Product, Pricing, Promotion, Physical Distribution), Service and Digital Marketing
    1. 1.Entrepreneurship, Management and Personality Development for Civil Services24 min
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    Human Resource Management: Concept and Scope, HR Planning, Recruitment/Selection/Placement/Training, Performance Appraisal System, Modern Trends in HRM
    1. 1.Entrepreneurship, Management and Personality Development for Civil Services24 min
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    Strategic Management: Concept and Scope, Business Environment and SWOT Analysis, Strategic Formulation and Implementation, Strategic Control and Evaluation
    1. 1.Entrepreneurship, Management and Personality Development for Civil Services24 min
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    Theory Base of Accounting: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and Accounting Concepts
    1. 1.Accounting and Auditing Fundamentals21 min
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    Accounting Standards: Basic Knowledge of Accounting Standards
    1. 1.Accounting and Auditing Fundamentals21 min
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    Financial Statement of a Company; Techniques of Analysis of Financial Statements; Cash Flow Statement; Responsibility and Social Accounting
    1. 1.Accounting and Auditing Fundamentals21 min
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    Computerised Accounting: Features and Software Packages
    1. 1.Accounting and Auditing Fundamentals21 min
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    Basic Knowledge of Goods and Services Tax
    1. 1.Accounting and Auditing Fundamentals21 min
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    Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Audit Programme; Social, Performance and Efficiency Audit; Elementary Knowledge of Government Audit
    1. 1.Accounting and Auditing Fundamentals21 min

Paper II · Unit I — Administrative Ethics

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    Ethics and Human Values: Lessons from Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values
    1. 1.Nation, Ethics in Governance and Applied Psychology22 min
    2. 2.Indian and Western Philosophical and Reform Thinkers25 min
    3. 3.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Human Values157 min
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    Ethics in Private and Public Relationships; Philosophical Basis of Integrity, Impartiality and Non-Partisanship; Liberal Society — Transparency, Media and Bureaucracy
    1. 1.Nation, Ethics in Governance and Applied Psychology22 min
    2. 2.Indian and Western Philosophical and Reform Thinkers25 min
    3. 3.GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Foundations of Ethics138 min
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Paper II · Unit II — General Science & Technology

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    Chemistry in Everyday Life: Atomic Structure, Metals/Non-Metals/Metalloids, Acids/Bases/Salts, Important Drugs, Fuels, Radioactivity, Green Chemistry
    1. 1.General and Applied Science for Civil Services21 min
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    Physics in Everyday Life: Motion, Work, Power and Energy, Gravitation, Light, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism, Medical Diagnostics, Nuclear Fission and Fusion, Radiation Safety
    1. 1.General and Applied Science for Civil Services21 min
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    Biology: The Cell, Plant Nutrition & Growth, Human Physiology, Food and Nutrition, Immunity, Diseases, Public Health Initiatives, Beneficial & Harmful Microbes, Fermentation Technology
    1. 1.Vaccines and Immunity8 min
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    Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering: Basic Concepts and Applications; ELSI of GMOs; Recent Advances — Vaccines, CRISPR, mRNA Technology, Artificial Organs
    1. 1.Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering13 min
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    Basic Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunication; Recent ICT Developments — AI/ML, Big Data, Cloud & Edge Computing, IoT, Blockchain & Digital Currency, VR/AR, OTT Platforms & Social Media
    1. 1.Ancient Indian Science, Computer Fundamentals and Basic Mathematics16 min
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    Contribution of Indian Scientists and Major Scientific Institutions; Emerging Technologies (Robotics, Nanotechnology, Quantum Computing); Government S&T Policies; Digital India Initiatives; Cyber Security and Data Privacy
    1. 1.National Policy of Science & Technology and ICT Basics16 min
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    Space and Defence Technology: Indian Space Programme, Satellites, Launch Vehicles, Remote Sensing; Defence Research and Indigenous Technologies, Missile Programme, Drone Technology, Chemical & Biological Weapons
    1. 1.Space Technology Applications and Disaster Management20 min

Paper II · Unit III — Earth Science (Geography & Geology)

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    World: Interior of the Earth and Geological Time Scale
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    World: Broad Physical Features — Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts, Types and Distribution
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    World: Earthquakes and Volcanoes — Types, Distribution and Their Impact
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    World: Climate — Insolation, Atmospheric Circulation, Humidity and Precipitation
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    World: Major Environmental Issues
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    India: Physiography of India
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    India: Drainage Pattern and Important Rivers
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    India: Climate — Monsoon, Climatic Characteristics, Distribution of Rainfall and Climatic Regions
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    India: Natural Resources — Types and Uses of Water, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Minerals and Power Resources
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    India: Population — Growth, Distribution and Density, Sex-Ratio, Literacy, Urban and Rural Population
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    Rajasthan: Important Rivers and Lakes
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Earth Science, Geography and Geology15 min
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    Rajasthan: Climatic Characteristics and Their Classification
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Earth Science, Geography and Geology15 min
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    Rajasthan: Natural Vegetation, Wildlife and Biodiversity
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Earth Science, Geography and Geology15 min
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    Rajasthan: Agriculture — Major Crops, Production and Distribution
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Earth Science, Geography and Geology15 min
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    Rajasthan: Mineral Resources — Types, Distribution and Industrial Uses
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Earth Science, Geography and Geology15 min
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    Rajasthan: Demographic Characteristics
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Earth Science, Geography and Geology15 min
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    Rajasthan: Concept of UNESCO Geo-Parks and Geo-Heritage Sites — Potential in Rajasthan
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Earth Science, Geography and Geology15 min
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Paper III · Unit I — Indian Polity, Governance, India & International Affairs and Current Affairs

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    Constituent Assembly, Influences, Philosophical Bases, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
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    Basic Structure Doctrine, Amendment Process and Major Constitutional Changes
  3. 3
    Recent Constitutional Developments and Judicial Pronouncements; Constitutional Morality and Transformative Constitutionalism
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    President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Parliament
    1. 1.Union Governance Machinery and Constitutional Bodies20 min
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    Emerging Trends in Federalism in India
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    Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Virtual Court, eCourts and e-Committee
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    Contemporary Shifts in India's Democracy — Evolving Party Systems, Assertive Regionalism, and Coalition Realignments
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    Shift from Identity-Based Politics to Issue-Driven and Inclusive Politics With Increasing Gender Participation; Socio-Political Implications of AI-Enabled Mobilization
    1. 1.Participatory Development and Inclusive Governance14 min
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    Voting Behaviour, Electoral Reforms, and the Functioning of Elections in India
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    Contemporary Evolving Patterns in Indian Politics
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    Internal Security: Threats, Security Forces and Agencies — Mandate, Roles and Challenges in Internal Security Management
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    Rajasthan: Patterns of Political Participation, Leadership, and Electoral Behaviour
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min
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    Rajasthan: Role of Political Parties and Coalition Politics in the State
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min
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    Rajasthan: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Self-Government — Structure, Issues and Challenges
    1. 1.State and District Governance18 min
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    New Dynamics and Challenges in Rajasthan's Politics
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min
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    Framing of Public Policy in Rajasthan: Institutions, Processes, Stakeholders, and Implementation Bottlenecks
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min
    2. 2.Debates on Development, State, Market and Civil Society13 min
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    Rajasthan: Major E-Governance Initiatives — Achievements and Challenges
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min
    2. 2.Ethics, Transparency and Administrative Reforms15 min
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    Post-Cold War Changes, USA's Hegemony, Multipolarity, Global Political Economy, International Terrorism
    1. 1.Foreign Policy Overview: India's International Relations10 min
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    Determinants and Attributes of Indian Foreign Policy; India's Relations With Major Powers and Neighbouring Countries; Indian Diaspora and Cultural Diplomacy
    1. 1.Foreign Policy Overview: India's International Relations10 min
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    India's Role in Regional and Global Platforms — UN, WTO, EU, ASEAN, BRICS, G-20, QUAD, I2U2, AUKUS, DAKSHIN
    1. 1.Foreign Policy Overview: India's International Relations10 min
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    India's Leadership in Climate and Green Diplomacy (COP Summits, ISA, Mission LiFE)
    1. 1.Foreign Policy Overview: India's International Relations10 min
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    Contemporary Strategic Initiatives in India's Foreign Policy
    1. 1.Foreign Policy Overview: India's International Relations10 min
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    Important Contemporary Events, Issues and Prominent Personalities
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    Key Public Welfare Schemes and Government Initiatives of Rajasthan
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    Awards, Major Literary Contributions, and Key Advancements in Science, Technology and ICT
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    Sports Policies, Key Institutions, and Significant Sports Events and Achievements of India and Rajasthan
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    Role of Yoga in Health, Wellness and Stress Management

Paper III · Unit II — Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration

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    Public Administration: Theories and Principles — Meaning/Nature/Scope, Evolution, New Public Administration/New Public Management/Good Governance/New Public Service; Theories & Approaches (Scientific Management, Human Relations, Behavioural, Structural-Functional, Ecological); Principles of Organisation; Administrative Behaviour (Leadership, Communication, Morale)
    1. 1.Administrative Thought: Scientific Management to Participative Management23 min
    2. 2.Administrative Behaviour: Decision-Making, Communication, Morale, Motivation and Leadership25 min
    3. 3.Organisations: Theory, Structure and the Regulatory-PPP State27 min
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    Union Government and Administrative Institutions: UPSC, Election Commission of India, C&AG, Finance Commission, Lokpal, NITI Aayog; Personnel Administration; Issues in Administration; Control Over Administration — Legislative, Executive and Judicial
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min
    2. 2.Accountability and Control20 min
    3. 3.Personnel Administration25 min
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    Comparative Public Administration: Features of the Administrative Systems of U.S.A., U.K., France and China
    1. 1.Comparative Public Administration: Institutional History, Riggs, and the Limits of the Available Record18 min
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    State & District Administration: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat, Chief Secretary, Directorates, Police Administration, Revenue Board, State Election Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta; District Collector — Law and Order, Revenue and Development Administration
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min

Paper III · Unit III — Behavior and Law

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    Intelligence: Cognitive, Social and Emotional, Cultural, Appreciative and Spiritual Intelligence; Their Importance and Inculcation at Workplace
    1. 1.Workplace Behavior and Organizational Psychology22 min
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    Leadership Profiles: Theories, Types and Styles; Their Challenges and Effectiveness at Workplace; Leaders of Tomorrow — Opportunities and Challenges
    1. 1.Workplace Behavior and Organizational Psychology22 min
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    Communication at Workplace: Models and Networks of Communication and Their Effectiveness; Barriers and Distortions; Electronic & Destructive Communication — Cyberslacking, Cyberloafing, Moonlighting
    1. 1.Workplace Behavior and Organizational Psychology22 min
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    Flourishing at Work — Virtues & Strengths, RAISEC Model and Person-Fit-Environment
    1. 1.Workplace Behavior and Organizational Psychology22 min
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    Burnout, Stress and Coping at Workplace: Occupational Stress — Sources & Coping Styles; Personality and Stress; Gender Issues at Workplace
    1. 1.Workplace Behavior and Organizational Psychology22 min
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    The Right to Information Act, 2005 (Sections 1-20)
    1. 1.Citizen-Protection Statutes: RTI, IT Act and Criminal Procedure Provisions23 min
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    The Information Technology Act, 2000 — Section 1; Section 2 Definitions; Sections 65, 66, 66(B-F), 67, 67(A-C), 71-78
    1. 1.Citizen-Protection Statutes: RTI, IT Act and Criminal Procedure Provisions23 min
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    Intellectual Property Rights: Concepts, Types and Purpose
    1. 1.GS Paper III — Economy, Tech & Security: Intellectual Property Rights247 min
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    Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Sections 1-29, 31)
    1. 1.Citizen-Protection Statutes: RTI, IT Act and Criminal Procedure Provisions23 min
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    Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (Sections 1-9, 11-20)
    1. 1.Citizen-Protection Statutes: RTI, IT Act and Criminal Procedure Provisions23 min
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    The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Sections 1-15)
    1. 1.Citizen-Protection Statutes: RTI, IT Act and Criminal Procedure Provisions23 min
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    The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (Sections 1-25)
    1. 1.Citizen-Protection Statutes: RTI, IT Act and Criminal Procedure Provisions23 min
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    Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955 — Section 1, Section 5 Definitions, Sections 14-17A, 31-37, 38-54A, 206-232, 239-242
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min
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    Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 — Sections 1-2, Section 3 Interpretation, Sections 4-36, 40A, 74-87, 106-137, 142-183
    1. 1.Rajasthan: Polity, Governance, Administration and Land Laws27 min
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    The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Section 1, Section 2 Definitions, Sections 189-191, 194-197, 270, 294-296
    1. 1.Citizen-Protection Statutes: RTI, IT Act and Criminal Procedure Provisions23 min
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    The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — Section 1, Section 2 Definitions, Sections 3(2)(a,b), 14-17, 41-43, 126-129, 148-149, 152, 163-167, 173, 174, 187, 194-196
    1. 1.Citizen-Protection Statutes: RTI, IT Act and Criminal Procedure Provisions23 min

Paper IV · General Hindi & General English (Qualifying)

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    General Hindi (Qualifying, 90 Marks) — Upsarg/Pratyay, Samshrut Bhinnarthak Shabd, Shabd/Vakya Shuddhi, Muhaware, Kahavat, Prashasnik Paribhashik Shabdavali; Sankshiptikaran, Pallavan, Anuvad; Patra-Lekhan & Praroop-Lekhan
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    General English (Qualifying, 70 Marks) — Grammar & Usage (Preposition, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms, One Word Substitution); Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing; Composition & Letter Writing
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    Essay (Qualifying, 40 Marks) — One Essay of About 600 Words (Hindi or English) From Six Thematic Areas: Language & Culture, Society & Governance, Science & Environment, Economy & Industry, Current Affairs & Disasters, Tourism & Rajasthan

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