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  PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Administration Theory 1. Introduction : Meaning, scope and significance of Public Administration, Wilson’s vision of Public Administration, Evolution of the discipline and its present status. New Public Administration,  Public Choice approach; Challenges of liberalization, Privatisation, Globalisation; Good Governance:  concept and application; New Public Management.  2. Administrative Thought : Scientific Management and Scientific Management movement; Classical Theory; Weber’s bureaucratic model its critique and post-Weberian Developments; Dynamic Administration (Mary  Parker Follett); Human Relations School (Elton Mayo and others); Functions of the Executive (C.I.  Barnard); Simon’s decision-making theory; Participative Management (R. Likert, C. Argyris, D.  McGregor.)  3. Administrative Behaviour : Process and techniques of decision-making; Communication; Morale; Motivation Theories content, process and contemporary; Theories of Leadership: Traditional an

To give UPSC(CSE) EXAM you have to be atleast 21 year old. And based on your category you can give attempt for eg- general category has 6 attempt and 32 year age limit.Its a good thing to start preparing for it early because the preparation require one and half year.So by 21 year you are ready to give exam with confidence and probably clear it like TINA DHABI.   To see syllabus of prelims click here--> Prelims (syllabus)

  INDIAN SOCIETY : STRUCTURE AND CHANGE A. Introducing Indian Society : (i) Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society : (a) Indology (G.S. Ghure). (b) Structural functionalism (M. N. Srinivas). (c) Marxist sociology (A. R. Desai). (ii) Impact of colonial rule on Indian society : (a) Social background of Indian nationalism. (b) Modernization of Indian tradition. (c) Protests and movements during the colonial period. (d) Social reforms. B. Social Structure: (i) Rural and Agrarian Social Structure: (a) The idea of Indian village and village studies. (b) Agrarian social structure— evolution of land tenure system, land reforms. (ii) Caste System: (a) Perspectives on the study of caste systems: G. S. Ghurye, M. N. Srinivas, Louis Dumont, Andre Beteille.  (b) Features of caste system. (c) Untouchability-forms and perspectives (iii) Tribal Communities in India: (a) Definitional problems. (b) Geographical spread. (c) Colonial policies and tribes. (d) Issues of integration and autonomy. (i

  FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIOLOGY 1. Sociology - The Discipline: (a) Modernity and social changes in Europe and emergence of Sociology. (b) Scope of the subject and comparison with other social sciences. (c) Sociology and common sense. 2. Sociology as Science: (a) Science, scientific method and critique. (b) Major theoretical strands of research methodology. (c) Positivism and its critique. (d) Fact value and objectivity. ( e) Non-positivist methodologies. 3. Research Methods and Analysis: (a) Qualitative and quantitative methods. (b) Techniques of data collection. (c ) Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity. 4. Sociological Thinkers: (a) Karl Marx - Historical materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle. (b) Emile Durkhteim - Division of labour, social fact, suicide, religion and society. (c) Max Weber - Social action, ideal types, authority, bureaucracy, protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.  (d) Talcolt Parsons - Social system, pattern variable

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  Comparative Politics and International Relations Comparative Political Analysis and International Politics : 1. Comparative Politics : Nature and major approaches; Political economy and political sociology perspectives; Limitations of the comparative method. 2. State in Comparative Perspective : Characteristics and changing nature of the State in capitalist and socialist economies, and advanced industrial and developing societies.  3. Politics of Representation and Participation : Political parties, pressure groups and social movements in advanced industrial and developing societies. 4. Globalisation : Responses from developed and developing societies. 5. Approaches to the Study of International Relations : Idealist, Realist, Marxist, Functionalist and Systems theory. 6. Key Concepts in International Relations : National interest, security and power; Balance of power and deterrence; Transational actors and collective security; World capitalist economy and globalisation. 7. Changing I

UPSC has released marksheet of CSE2019. Pradeep Singh ( first rank) has secured 52% or 1072  marks in the exam. He secured 914 out of 1750 marks in written exam(mains) and 158 marks in Interview. Jatin kishore (second rank) secured 1063 marks. He secured 878 marks in written exam and 185 marks in Interview. While Pratibha Verma ( Third rank) scored  869 marks in written exam(mains) and 193 marks in Interview. To see  UPSC CSE2019 MARKSHEET CLICK HERE------>  https://www.upsc.gov.in/whats-new/Civil%20Services%20Examination%202019/Mark%20Sheet

  Political Theory and Indian Politics : 1. Political Theory: meaning and approaches. 2. Theories of state : Liberal, Neo-liberal, Marxist, Pluiralist, post-colonial and Feminist 3. Justice : Conceptions of justice with special reference to Rawl’s theory of justice and its communitarian critiques. 4. Equality : Social, political and economic; relationship between equality and freedom; Affirmative action. 5. Rights : Meaning and theories; different kinds of rights; Concept of Human Rights. 6. Democracy : Classical and contemporary theories; different models of democracy—representative, participatory and deliberative. 7. Concept of power : hegemony, ideology and legitimacy. 8. Political Ideologies : Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Fascism, Gandhism and Feminism. 9. Indian Political Thought: Dharamshastra, Arthashastra and Buddhist Traditions; Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Sri Aurobindo, M. K. Gandhi, B. R. Ambedkar, M. N. Roy. 10. Western Political Thought : Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes,

  Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues  relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and  conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to  determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered : Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values -lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivit

  What is SMART test ? why it matters? CONTEXT--- On Monday, India successfully conducted the flight of a Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo(SMART) system developed by the DRDO. WHAT IS SMART SYSTEM? The SMART system comprises a mechanism by which the torpedo is launched from a supersonic missile system with modification that would take the torpedo to a far longer range than its own. For eg- A torpedo with a range of few kilometer can be sent a distance of around 1000km by the missile system from where the torpedo is launched. The system also gives flexibility in terms of missile system's launch platform. Why it is important for India? It is a game-changing technology demonstration in anti-submarine warfare. It become more important in context of growing Chinese influence in Indian Ocean Region. It provide further boost to Navy's anti-submarine warfare capability with MAREECH successfully concluded last year. It strengthen India's status of net security provide