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General Science

• Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future.

• Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

• Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws – Mechanics – Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications.

• Environment and Ecology

• Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases.

2

Current Events

• History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in the news – Sports – Books and authors.

• Geography – Geographical landmarks.

• Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.

• Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology

• Economics – Current socio-economic issues.

3

Geography of India

• Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, minerals and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern.

• Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes.

• Transport – Communication.

• Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green Energy.

4

History & Culture of India

• Indus valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian history.

• Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom.

• Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.

• India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.

5

Indian Polity

• Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.

• Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj.

• Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.

• Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of law.

• Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships.

• Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.

6

Indian Economy

• Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.

• Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, poverty.

• Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.

7

Indian National Movement

• National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose and others.

• Communalism and partition.

• Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.

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History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

• History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.

• Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in the freedom struggle.

• Thirukkural : (a) Significance as Secular literature (b) Relevance to Everyday Life (c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity (d) Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism, etc (e) Relevance to Socio – Politico-Economic affairs (f ) Philosophical content in Thirukkural

• Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.

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Tamil Nadu Development Administration

• Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.

• Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic development.

• Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.

• Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.

• Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.

• Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.

• e-governance in Tamil Nadu.

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Modern History of India and Indian Culture

• Advent of European invasion ‐ Expansion and consolidation of British rule – Early uprising against British rule ‐ 1857 Revolt – Indian National Congress ‐ Growth of militant movements ‐ Different modes of agitations – Emergence of national leaders ‐ Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji, Moulana Abulkalam Azad, Ambedkar and Patel ‐ Era of different Acts & Pacts ‐ Second World War & final phase struggle ‐ Communalism led to partition.

• Effect of British rule on socio‐economic factors ‐ National renaissance – Socio religious reform movements.

• India since independence ‐ Characteristics of Indian culture ‐ Unity in diversity ‐ Race, Language, Religion Custom ‐ India: a secular state ‐ Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama and music.

• Latest diary of events: National and International ‐ National symbols- Eminent personalities & places in the news ‐ Sports & Games ‐ Books & Authors ‐ Awards & Honours ‐ Cultural panorama ‐ Latest historical events – Latest terminology ‐ Appointments ‐ who

• Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle ‐ Bharathiar, VOC, Subramania Siva, Rajaji, Periyar and others – Political parties and Welfare schemes.

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Social Issues in Tamil Nadu and India

• Population Explosion ‐ Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu ‐ Child Abuse & Child Labour – Poverty – Rural and Urban Sanitation – Illiteracy.

• Social changes in India – Urbanization and its impact on the society – Problems and remedies ‐ Impact of violence on Society – Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence ‐ Regional Disparities ‐ Problems of Minorities ‐ Human Rights issues.

• Women Empowerment ‐ Role of the Government in Women Empowerment – Social injustice to Women ‐ Domestic violence, Dowry menace, Sexual assault – Role of women and women’s organisations.

• Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Central and State governments and their performance.

• Education – Linkage between Education and Social Development ‐ Community Development Programmes ‐ Employment Guarantee Schemes ‐ Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development ‐ Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare – Government Policy on Health.

3

General Aptitude & Mental Ability

• Information technology ‐ Basic terms, Communications ‐ Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ‐ Decision making and problem-solving ‐ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.

• Conversion of information to data ‐ collection, compilation and presentation of data ‐ Tables, Graphs, Diagrams ‐ Parametric representation of data ‐ Analytical interpretation of data ‐ Percentage ‐ Highest Common Factor (HCF) ‐ Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) ‐ Ratio and Proportion ‐ Simple interest ‐ Compound interest ‐ Area ‐ Volume‐ Time and Work – Probability.

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Indian Polity and emerging political trends

• Constitution of India: Historical background – Making of the Indian Constitution – Preamble – Salient features of the Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties – Directive Principles of State Policy – Schedules to the Indian Constitution.

• Union Legislature: Parliament: Lok – Sabha and Rajya – Sabha – Composition, Powers, Functions and Legislative procedures.

• Union Executive: President, Vice – President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India.

• Union Judiciary: Structure, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court – Judicial Review – Latest Verdicts.

• State Legislature: State Legislative Assembly – Organization, Powers and Functions.

• State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister – Speaker and Council of Ministers, Advocate General of the State.

• State Judiciary: Organisation, Powers and Functions of High Courts, District Courts and Subordinate Courts.

• Union Territories: Evolution of States and Union Territories – Administration of Union Territories.

• Local Government: Historical Development – Features and working of 73 rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.

• Federalism in India: Centre-State Relations – Centre-State Administrative Relations – Centre-State Legislative Relations and Centre-State Financial Relations.

• State Services: Classification of State Services and Recruitment.

• Civil Services in India: Historical background – Classification of Civil Services – Recruitment & Training of Civil Servants.

• Official Language: Constitutional provision – Official Language Act, VIII Schedule to the Constitution.

• Special Status to Jammu & Kashmir: Art 370.

• Amendments: Major Amendments to the Indian Constitution.

• Political Parties: National & Regional parties, Pressure Groups, Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their role.

• Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies – Composition, Powers and Functions.

• Issue Areas in Indian Administration: Corruption in India – Anti – Corruption Measures – CVC – Lok Adalats – Ombudsman – RTI Act – Minister – Secretary Relationship – Generalist Vs. Specialist controversy.

• India’s Foreign Policy: Foreign Affairs with Special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region – Security and defence related issues – Nuclear Policy – Issues and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and to the World.

• Profile of States – Defence, National Security and Terrorism – World Organisations – Pacts and Summits.

• Current Affairs

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Role and Impact of Science & Technology for Indian Development

• Research and Development – Role and Functions.

• Science and Technology – Role, Achievements and Developments – Their applications and effects in everyday life ‐ Energy ‐ Conventional and Non-conventional – Self-sufficiency ‐ Oil exploration ‐ Defence Research Organizations and other science and technology institutions – Ocean

• Health and hygiene ‐ Human diseases – Prevention and remedies ‐ Communicable diseases and non‐communicable diseases – Genetic Engineering – Organ transplantation – Stem cell Technology – Medical Tourism – Advancements in Horticulture & Agriculture.

• Advancements in the fields of I.T., Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology ‐ Mobile Communication – Remote sensing and its benefits.

• Latest inventions in science & technology.

• Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology.

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Tamil Society, Culture & Heritage

• Art and Culture: Literature, Music, Film, Drama, Architecture, Sculpture, Paintings and Folk Arts.

• Tamil Society: Origin and expansion.

• Socio-economic history of Tamil Nadu from Sangam age to till date.

• The social and cultural life of contemporary Tamils: Caste, Religion, Women, Politics, Education, Economy, Trade and relationship with other countries.

• Growth of Rationalist, Dravidian movements in Tamil Nadu – Their role in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.

• Tamil and other Disciplines: Mass Media, Computer etc.

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Indian Geography with Reference to Tamil Nadu

• Oceanography – Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

• Location – Physical features – Major Rivers – Weather & Climate – Monsoon, Rainfall ‐ Natural resources:- Soil, Water, Forest, Minerals and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern – Livestock – Fisheries – Industries; Major industries – Growth and Development – Social- Cultural geography – Population: Growth, Density and Distribution – Racial, linguistic and major tribes.

• Current Affairs

• Basics of Geospatial Technology: Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Map: Geographical landmarks – India and its neighbours.

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Biodiversity, Environment & Disaster Management

• Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem – Ecological succession – Biodiversity conservation: Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India – Biodiversity: Significance and Threats – In situ and Ex-situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

• Climate Change: Global Environmental Issues and Management – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu and India – Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Environmental Sustainability.

• Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution and control strategies – Solid and Hazardous waste management – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance – Environmental Auditing.

• Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario – Natural calamities and Disaster Management – Environmental Health and Sanitation

• Current Affairs

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Indian Economy

• Features of Indian Economy – Demographical profile of India – National Income – Capital formation – NEP (New Economic Policy) – NITI AYOG – National Development Council.

• Industry – Growth ‐ Policy – Role of the public sector and disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public-Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs. – MSMEs. – Make in India.

• Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land reforms – New Agricultural Strategy – Green Revolution – Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security– Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural credit & indebtedness – WTO & Agriculture.

• Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs. – Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI & Autonomy.

• Infrastructure in India – Transport System – Energy – Power – Communication – Social Infrastructure – Science & Technology – R&D.

• Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of taxation – GST – Public expenditure – Public debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Policy.

• India’s Foreign Trade – BOP, EX-IM Policy, FOREX Market, FDI; Globalization & its impact – Global economic crisis & impact on the Indian economy.

• Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA – New Welfare programmes for rural poverty – Unemployment – Inflation – Inflation targeting – Sustainable economic growth – Gender issues.

• Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s economic growth – Demographic profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Industry & entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems – Social Infrastructure – SHGs. & Rural Women empowerment – Rural poverty & unemployment – Environmental issues – Regional economic disparities – Local Government – Recent government welfare programmes.

• International Agencies – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank – BRICS – SAARC – ASEAN.

• Current Affair