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Syllabus |
| Paper 1 (Odia Language) |
- Comprehension of a given passage
- Translation from English to Odia
- Short Essay of approx 1000 words
- Grammar, usage, and vocabulary
- Precis writing with a passage of approx. 1000 words
- Expansion of an idea
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| Paper 2 (English Language) |
- Comprehension of a given passage
- Translation from Odia to English
- Short Essay of approx 1000 words
- Grammar, usage, and vocabulary
- Precis writing with a passage of approx. 1000 words
- Expansion of an idea
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| Paper 3 (English Essay) |
Essay Questions in English on different topics |
| Paper 4 (General Studies 1) |
- Heritage and Culture- Indian Culture covering the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from Ancient to Modern Times; Temple Architecture of Odisha; Socio-cultural development in Odisha; Bhakti Movement in Odisha; Evolution and Growth of Odia Language and Literature and Development of Odia Literature; Regional Tradition of Odisha Festivals.
- History- Modern Indian History from about the middle of the Eighteenth Century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; The Freedom Struggle, its various stages and important contricutors/ contributions from different parts of the country; Post-indepence consolidation and reorganisation within the country; Kalinga War and its significance; Dynasty History of Odisha: Mahameghavahan Kharavela, The Bhauma Karas and the Somavamsis, The Gangas and Gajapatis; Early Resistance Movements in Odisha like Paik Rebellion, Vir Surendra Sai, and the Revolt of 1857; Creation of Odisha Province; Freedom Movement and Praja Mandal Movements in Odisha, Social bases of Odia Nationalism; Integration of Princely States in Odisha; Social Reform movements in Odisha.
- Geography of India with Special Reference to Odisha- Physical, Economic and Social Geography of India
- Important Geophysical Phenomena such as Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity, Cyclone, Geographical Features and their location-changes in critical Geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes; Odisha’s natural resources: Water, Forests & Minerals; Odisha’s Physiography and Riverine System; Salient Features of Indian Society, Diversity of India and Odisha; Role of Women and Women’s organisation, population an associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanisation, their problems and remedies; Effects of Globalisation on Indian Society as a whole and Odisha; Distribution and growth of tribes and tribal population in Odisha; Urbanisation- Growth of Urban Population and Urban Centres in Odisha; Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & secularism.
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| Paper 5 (General Studies 2) |
- Governance, Constitution, Polity and Inter-State Relations- Indian Constitution: Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure; Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges therein; Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions; Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of other countries; Parliament and State Legislatures- Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and issues arising out of these; Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary: Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity; Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act, Odisha Right to Public Services Act and Odisha Lokayukta Act; Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional bodies; Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional bodies; Statutory, regulatory, and various quasi-judicial bodies; Important aspects of governance, transparency & accountability, and institutional and other measures; Role of Central and State Civil Services in a democracy; Panchayati Raj Institution (PRIs) in Odisha; Odisha and its neighborhood- relations;
- Social Justice- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation- India and Odisha; Development processes and the development industry- the role of MSMEs and women SHGs; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the State and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections- India and Odisha; Issues relating to development and management of social sector/ services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources- India and Odisha; Issues relating to poverty and hunger: Sustainable Development Goals.
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| Paper 6 (General Studies 3) |
- Science and Technology- Developments in Science and Technology and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology; Indigenisation of Technology and developing new technology; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
- Economic Development- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; Government Budgeting- India and Odisha; Land Reforms in India and Odisha; Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, changes in the industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth; Infrastructure: Energy, Posts, Roads, Airports, Railways in the Country and Odisha; Industrialisaton in Odisha- issues and prospects.
- Agriculture- Major 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 in India and Odisha; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support price; Public Distribution System: Objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; Economics of animal-rearing in India and Odisha: Doubling of Farmers’ Income; Food processing and related industries in India & Odisha: Scope and significance, location, upstream, downstream requirements, supply chain management.
- Biodiversity and Environment- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment; Disaster and Disaster Management in the country and in Odisha: State institutions and policies on Disaster Management; Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Left-wing extremism in Odisha.
- Security and Disaster Management- 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- Arts & policies relating to Cyber Security and Money laundering; Security challenges and their management in border areas- linkages of organised crime with terrorism; Various Security forces and agencies of the country and Odisha and their mandate.
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| Paper 7 (General Studies 4) |
- Ethics and Human Interface- Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics in Private and Public Relationships; Human Values- Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in inculcating Values.
- Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.
- Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker sections.
- Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance.
- Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the World.
- Public/ Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and Problems; Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private Institutions; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance; Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding; Corporate Governance.
- Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity; Information Sharing and Transparency in Government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizens’s Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption;
- Case Studies on the above issues
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