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McGraw Hill Master The Mains - General Studies Paper-3 1St Edition-Civil Service Mains Exam by Vinay G B
Trends of UPSC Main Examinations in the recent past make it clear that it has become very dynamic, and hence, the old traditional method of preparation does not suffice. General Studies (GS) is multi-dimensional in nature as it deals with diverse subject matters that are constantly evolving to keep pace with the new developments. General Studies carries a total weightage of 1000 marks and can play a significant role in obtaining a good rank overall. Thus, it becomes highly imperative to master the GS answer writing skills. All GS papers are interrelated, and therefore, the GS answers are also to be maturely linked to bring out a holistic pattern. This book helps the aspirants to learn the skills needed to write a holistic answer.
Keeping in mind the specific requirements of the students, gained through the experience over the years, this book has been carefully designed with examination-oriented and examination-ready content after an intensive research and analysis. A whole new style of easily understandable presentation of content has been adopted instead of the old traditional methods that once used to be considered the most effective.
SALIENT FEATURES
1. 200+ Mains Questions in tune with the UPSC Standard and pattern
2. Detailed and well-researched synopsis for each question
3. Topic-wise segregation of questions for a quick revision
4. Solutions to 2020 GS Paper III provided online
1. Indian Economy and Issues Related to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
2. Inclusive Growth and Issues Arising from It
3. Government Budgeting and Investment Models
4. Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in Various Parts of the Country; Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems; Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce: Issues and Related Constraints; e-Technology in the Aid of Farmers
5. Issues Related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices; Public Distribution System – Objectives, Functioning, Limitations, Revamping; Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security; Technology Missions; Economics of Animal Rearing
6. Food Processing and Related Industries in India – Scope and Significance, Location, Upstream and Downstream Requirements, Supply Chain Management
7. Land Reforms in India
8. Effects of Liberalisation on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth
9. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.
10. Science and Technology – Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life; Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology; Indigenisation of Technology and Developing New Technology
11. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Issues Relating to Intellectual Property Rights
12. Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment
13. Disaster and Disaster Management
14. Linkages Between Development and Spread of Extremism
15. Role of External State and Non-State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security
16. Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organised Crime with Terrorism
17. Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks.Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money Laundering and Its Prevention
18. Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate