UPSC Polity for UPSC 2023 (Pre & Mains)UPSC Constitutional Framework- Introduction to the Indian Constitution
- Historical background and making of the Constitution
- Salient features of the Constitution
- Preamble and its significance
- Fundamental Rights and Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Constitutional amendments and their significance
UPSC System of Government- Parliamentary system of government
- President, Vice-President, and Prime Minister
- Council of Ministers and Cabinet system
- Role and functions of the Parliament
- Role and functions of the President
- Role and functions of the Prime Minister
- Role and functions of the Council of Ministers
UPSC Central & State Governments- Distribution of powers between the Centre and States
- Union Executive and State Executive
- Legislative relations between the Centre and States
- Administrative relations between the Centre and States
- Financial relations between the Centre and States
- Role and functions of the Governor
- Role and functions of the Chief Minister
- Role and functions of the State Council of Ministers
UPSC Judiciary- Structure and organization of the Indian Judiciary
- Supreme Court, High Courts, and Subordinate Courts
- Independence of the Judiciary
- Judicial review and its significance
- Writs and their types
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
- Judicial activism and judicial restraint
UPSC Local Government- Constitutional provisions for local government
- Panchayati Raj system
- Urban local bodies
- Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, and Nagar Panchayat
- Functions and role of local government
- Decentralization and devolution of powers
UPSC Union Territories & Special Areas- Classification of Union Territories
- Administration of Union Territories
- Special provisions for certain areas (e.g., Scheduled Areas, Tribal Areas)
- Role and functions of Lieutenant Governor
UPSC Constitutional Bodies- Election Commission of India
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- Union Public Service Commission
- National Human Rights Commission
- State Human Rights Commission
- National Commission for Women
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
UPSC Governance- Good governance and its principles
- Transparency and accountability in governance
- Role of civil services in governance
- Citizen charter and grievance redressal mechanisms
- Right to Information Act (RTI)
- E-governance and its significance
- Public-private partnership (PPP) in governance
Note: This detailed syllabus covers various aspects of the UPSC Polity syllabus for both the preliminary and mains examination. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the Indian constitutional framework, governance, and related topics.
This course is helpful for the following exams: UPSC