UPSC Mains GS 3 Syllabus
The General Studies Paper 3 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination assesses candidates’ understanding of technology, economic development, biodiversity, environment, security, and disaster management. This syllabus encompasses various aspects, including the role of science and technology in development, Indian economy, resource mobilization, infrastructure, investment models, agriculture, industry, and services sectors. It also covers topics like environmental conservation, biodiversity, climate change, disaster management, internal security, and challenges posed by terrorism, cybersecurity, and border management. Familiarity with the GS 3 syllabus equips candidates with the knowledge necessary to address economic, environmental, and security challenges and contribute effectively to the nation’s sustainable development and security.
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General Studies 3: Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
Indian Economy and Fiscal Policy
- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
- Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
- Government Budgeting.
- Land reforms in India.
- Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
- Investment models
Agriculture and its related issues
- Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
- 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.
- Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
Technology
- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
- Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Environment and Biodiversity
- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Disaster Management
- Disaster and disaster management.
Security
- Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
- Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
- 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.
- Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
It is important to note that the syllabus for the UPSC Civil Services Examination is vast, and candidates are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of the topics mentioned above. In addition to the syllabus, candidates should also focus on current affairs and develop critical thinking and analytical skills to effectively answer questions in the GS3 paper.
