UPSC Prelims GS Syllabus
General Studies Paper I tests knowledge of history, geography, polity, economy, environment, and current affairs.
Current Affairs
- National and international events
- Government policies
- Global organizations
- International relations
Indian History
- Ancient civilizations
- Medieval kingdoms
- Freedom movement
- Post independence developments
Geography
- Physical geography
- Climate and weather
- Natural resources
- Disaster management
Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Fundamental rights
- Parliament and judiciary
- Local governance
Economy
- GDP and inflation
- Banking system
- Government schemes
- International trade
Science & Environment
- General science basics
- Biodiversity and conservation
- Climate change
- Environmental protection
Daily Reading
Read newspapers like The Hindu and Indian Express regularly.
NCERT Foundation
Build strong fundamentals using NCERT textbooks.
Practice Papers
Solve previous year papers to understand exam patterns.
Revision
Create concise notes and revise frequently.
200
Marks (GS Paper-1)
200
Marks (CSAT)
2
Hours Duration
1/3
Negative Marking
