Due to the overlap with the General Elections, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examinations for 2024 have been rescheduled to June 16, 2024. (UPSC Prelims 2024)

Originally planned for May 26, the change accommodates the electoral process. This article guides candidates through the extensive range of topics in the syllabus for the Prelims, which comprises two essential papers: Paper I and Paper II.

Aspirants must participate in both papers to be eligible for evaluation, with the absence of either resulting in disqualification from the examination process.

Breakdown of the Preliminary Examination Papers

Paper I Overview:

Duration & Marks: 2 hours, 200 marks.

Syllabus Highlights:

• Current events of national and international importance.
• Indian History and the Indian National Movement.
• Geography of India and the world, covering physical, social, and economic aspects.
• Indian Polity and Governance, including the Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, and rights issues.
• Economic and Social Development focuses on the sustainable development, inclusion, poverty, demographics, and social sector initiatives.
• Biodiversity, Environmental Ecology, and Climate Change issues that do not require specialized knowledge.
• General Science.

Paper II Overview:

Nature & Scoring: Qualifying paper with a minimum threshold of 33% to pass. Questions are of objective type.

Duration & Marks: 2 hours, 200 marks.

Syllabus Highlights:

• Comprehension skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Logical reasoning and analytical abilities.
• Decision-making and problem-solving techniques.
• General mental ability.
• Basic numeracy and data interpretation at the Class X level.

Aspirants aiming for success in the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 must dedicate themselves to covering this broad spectrum of subjects comprehensively.

Adequate preparation in these areas will be key to qualifying for the subsequent stages of the Civil Services Examination process.

Official Website – UPSC.Gov.in

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