Contemporary India

Salient features of the Indian Constitution, Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies and Councils, Electoral system, Strengthening of democracy, Promotion of participant society, Center -State relations, Panchayati Raj.

India’s foreign policy, Relations with neighbouring and other major countries, Indian Judicial Reforms. Impact, Efforts and Empowerment of women and weaker sections.

India as an Emerging economic Power, Impact of Globalization on Indian economy, Growth, GNP, Removal of poverty and Disparity in income distribution.

Five year plans, Policies of development in India, Major national concerns, Trends in Industrial and Agricultural growth.

Contemporary social, economic and political issues, Conflict resolution, Disaster management.