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IAS Pre 2013IAS Pre 2013IAS Pre 2013IAS Pre 2013

Printed materials will be provided in 4 booklets,Printed materials will be provided in 4 booklets,Printed materials will be provided in 4 booklets,Printed materials will be provided in 4 booklets,during the first week of April, 2013during the first week of April, 2013during the first week of April, 2013during the first week of April, 2013

Total materials will be around 1250+ pagesTotal materials will be around 1250+ pagesTotal materials will be around 1250+ pagesTotal materials will be around 1250+ pages TheTheTheThe Special Current Affairs Material for IAS 2013Special Current Affairs Material for IAS 2013Special Current Affairs Material for IAS 2013Special Current Affairs Material for IAS 2013 will helwill helwill helwill help you to coverp you to coverp you to coverp you to cover

News of The Hindu from 1st May 2012 to 15th March 2013.1st May 2012 to 15th March 2013.1st May 2012 to 15th March 2013.1st May 2012 to 15th March 2013. Editorials and Articles of The Hindu from 1st January 2012 to 15th March1st January 2012 to 15th March1st January 2012 to 15th March1st January 2012 to 15th March

2013.2013.2013.2013.

Gist of India Year Book & Economic Survey Important Articles of Press Information Bureau, Yojana, Economic and

Political Weekly.

Gist of Various Government Plan Programme & Policies. Important materials on Environment & Ecology. Important materials on Indian Economy.

The Contents Of TheThe Contents Of TheThe Contents Of TheThe Contents Of The Special Current Affairs Material for IAS 2013Special Current Affairs Material for IAS 2013Special Current Affairs Material for IAS 2013Special Current Affairs Material for IAS 2013 AreAreAreAreas follows :as follows :as follows :as follows :----

1. Contents of Editorials and Articles of The Hindu,Important Articles of Press Information Bureau, Yojana,Economic and Political Weekly from 1st January 2012to 15th March 2013

NationalNationalNationalNational

InternationalInternationalInternationalInternational

India & the worldIndia & the worldIndia & the worldIndia & the world

Economy & EnergyEconomy & EnergyEconomy & EnergyEconomy & Energy

EnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironment

Social IssuesSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSocial Issues


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Science & Technological IssuesScience & Technological IssuesScience & Technological IssuesScience & Technological Issues

Defence & security related issuesDefence & security related issuesDefence & security related issuesDefence & security related issues

MiscellaneousMiscellaneousMiscellaneousMiscellaneous

2. Contents of News of The Hindu from 1st May 2012 to15th March 2013

NationalNationalNationalNational

Reports & Summery

New Policies

Commissions & Penals Political news

Important Bills

Law & Justice

International IssuesInternational IssuesInternational IssuesInternational Issues

India & the worldIndia & the worldIndia & the worldIndia & the world

India & North America

India &Central America

India & South America

India & Europe

India & Africa

India & West Asia

India & East Asia

India & Central Asia

India & South Asia

India & South East Asia

India & North East Asia

India & Australia

India & Oceanic Countries

EconomyEconomyEconomyEconomy

Union Budget

Railway Budget

Energy

Social Sector initiatives

Science & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyScience & Technology

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Defence Technology

Space Technology

Nuclear Technology

Health

Bio Technology

Other Technology in news

Environment & EcologyEnvironment & EcologyEnvironment & EcologyEnvironment & Ecology

Award & PrizeAward & PrizeAward & PrizeAward & Prize

3. Contents of GIST OF INDIAN YEAR BOOK

Land and the PeopleLand and the PeopleLand and the PeopleLand and the People National SymbolsNational SymbolsNational SymbolsNational Symbols The PolityThe PolityThe PolityThe Polity AgricultureAgricultureAgricultureAgriculture Culture and TourismCulture and TourismCulture and TourismCulture and Tourism Basic EconomicBasic EconomicBasic EconomicBasic Economic DataDataDataData CommerceCommerceCommerceCommerce Communications and Information TechnologyCommunications and Information TechnologyCommunications and Information TechnologyCommunications and Information Technology DefenceDefenceDefenceDefence EducationEducationEducationEducation EnergyEnergyEnergyEnergy EnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironment FinanceFinanceFinanceFinance Corporate AffairsCorporate AffairsCorporate AffairsCorporate Affairs Food and Civil SuppliesFood and Civil SuppliesFood and Civil SuppliesFood and Civil Supplies Health and Family WelfareHealth and Family WelfareHealth and Family WelfareHealth and Family Welfare HousingHousingHousingHousing India and the WorldIndia and the WorldIndia and the WorldIndia and the World IndustryIndustryIndustryIndustry Justice and LawJustice and LawJustice and LawJustice and Law LabourLabourLabourLabour Mass CommunicationMass CommunicationMass CommunicationMass Communication PlanninPlanninPlanninPlanningggg Rural and Urban DevelopmentRural and Urban DevelopmentRural and Urban DevelopmentRural and Urban Development







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Scientific and Technological DevelopmentsScientific and Technological DevelopmentsScientific and Technological DevelopmentsScientific and Technological Developments TransportTransportTransportTransport Water ResourcesWater ResourcesWater ResourcesWater Resources WelfareWelfareWelfareWelfare Youth Affairs and SportsYouth Affairs and SportsYouth Affairs and SportsYouth Affairs and Sports State and Union TerritoriesState and Union TerritoriesState and Union TerritoriesState and Union Territories General InformationGeneral InformationGeneral InformationGeneral Information

4. Contents of GIST OF ECONOMIC SURVEY

State of the Economy and ProspectsState of the Economy and ProspectsState of the Economy and ProspectsState of the Economy and Prospects

Micro Foundations of Macro Economic PolicyMicro Foundations of Macro Economic PolicyMicro Foundations of Macro Economic PolicyMicro Foundations of Macro Economic Policy Fiscal DevelopmFiscal DevelopmFiscal DevelopmFiscal Developments and Public Financeents and Public Financeents and Public Financeents and Public Finance Prices and Monetary MangementPrices and Monetary MangementPrices and Monetary MangementPrices and Monetary Mangement Financial Intermediation and MarketsFinancial Intermediation and MarketsFinancial Intermediation and MarketsFinancial Intermediation and Markets Balance of PaymentsBalance of PaymentsBalance of PaymentsBalance of Payments International TradeInternational TradeInternational TradeInternational Trade Agriculture and FoodAgriculture and FoodAgriculture and FoodAgriculture and Food IndustryIndustryIndustryIndustry Services SectorServices SectorServices SectorServices Sector Energy, Infrastructure and CommunicationsEnergy, Infrastructure and CommunicationsEnergy, Infrastructure and CommunicationsEnergy, Infrastructure and Communications Sustainable Development and Climate ChangeSustainable Development and Climate ChangeSustainable Development and Climate ChangeSustainable Development and Climate Change Human DevelopmentHuman DevelopmentHuman DevelopmentHuman Development India and theIndia and theIndia and theIndia and the Global EconomyGlobal EconomyGlobal EconomyGlobal Economy Statistical AppendixStatistical AppendixStatistical AppendixStatistical Appendix

5. Contents Of Important materials on

Environment & Ecology

ChapterChapterChapterChapter----1. All about Environment Science1. All about Environment Science1. All about Environment Science1. All about Environment Science

IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction

Environment issues of Global concernEnvironment issues of Global concernEnvironment issues of Global concernEnvironment issues of Global concern

Values of NatureValues of NatureValues of NatureValues of Nature

Institution of EnvironmentInstitution of EnvironmentInstitution of EnvironmentInstitution of Environment

People in EnvironmentPeople in EnvironmentPeople in EnvironmentPeople in Environment


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ChapterChapterChapterChapter----2 Natural Resources2 Natural Resources2 Natural Resources2 Natural Resources

Forest ResourcesForest ResourcesForest ResourcesForest Resources

(i)(i)(i)(i) Forest Functions

(ii) Ecological significance of forest

(iii) Deforestation

(iv) Conservation

(v) Forest & People

(vi) Indias forest & REED +

(vii) Forest Policy & Legislature frame work

(viii) Forest governance

MangrovesMangrovesMangrovesMangroves

Water ResourcesWater ResourcesWater ResourcesWater Resources

Main Source of Water

Consumption Pattern

Reason for decline of ground water

Dams

Sustainable water management

Food ResourcesFood ResourcesFood ResourcesFood Resources

Introduction

World food problem & Environment concern.

Energy ResourcesEnergy ResourcesEnergy ResourcesEnergy Resources

Introduction

Energy Resource

Types of Energy

Environment Impact of fossils fuels.

(a) Oil & its Environment impact.

(b) Coal & its Environment Impact.

(c) Natural gas & its Environment Impact

Sustainable Energy

(a) Nuclear power & its environment impact.

Renewable energy

(a) Hydro electric power

(b) Solar Energy

(c) Biomas Energy

(d) Wind Power









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(e) Tidal & wave power

(f) Thermal Energy

Land ResourcesLand ResourcesLand ResourcesLand Resources

Land degradation & its causes.

Land use planning

Desertification & its causes.

Role of an individual in conservation of Natural Resources.Role of an individual in conservation of Natural Resources.Role of an individual in conservation of Natural Resources.Role of an individual in conservation of Natural Resources.

Energy Conservation

Water conservation

Soil Conservation

ChapterChapterChapterChapter----3 Biodiversity3 Biodiversity3 Biodiversity3 Biodiversity

Types of BiodiversityTypes of BiodiversityTypes of BiodiversityTypes of Biodiversity

Genetic diversity

Species diversity

Ecosystem diversity

Method of measuring BiodiversityMethod of measuring BiodiversityMethod of measuring BiodiversityMethod of measuring Biodiversity

Alpha diversity

Beta diversity

Gamma diversity

Biographic Classification of IndiaBiographic Classification of IndiaBiographic Classification of IndiaBiographic Classification of India

Threat to BiodiversityThreat to BiodiversityThreat to BiodiversityThreat to Biodiversity

Human population grown, industries land use pattern.

Poaching

Man wild life conflicts

ConConConConservation of Biodiversityservation of Biodiversityservation of Biodiversityservation of Biodiversity

In situ conservation

Ex situ conservation

Biological Diversity Act 2002

ConservationConservationConservationConservation

Biodiversity

Forest conservation

Forest Protection

Forest management

Forest invasive species

Other conservation scheme

Public Awareness









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ChapterChapterChapterChapter----4 Pollution4 Pollution4 Pollution4 Pollution

Air PollutionAir PollutionAir PollutionAir Pollution

Causes of air pollution

Effect of air pollution

Control measures

Soil PollutionSoil PollutionSoil PollutionSoil Pollution

Causes of soil pollution

Effect of soil pollution

Control measures

Water PollutionWater PollutionWater PollutionWater Pollution

Causes of Water Pollution

Effect of Water Pollution

Control Measures

Thermal PollutionThermal PollutionThermal PollutionThermal Pollution

Cause of Thermal pollution

Effect of thermal pollution

Control measures.

Marine PollutionMarine PollutionMarine PollutionMarine Pollution

Cause of marine pollution

Effect of marine pollution

Control measures.

Noise PollutionNoise PollutionNoise PollutionNoise Pollution

Cause of Noise pollution

Effect of Noise Pollution

Control measures.

Nuclear HazardsNuclear HazardsNuclear HazardsNuclear Hazards

Introduction

Causes of Nuclear hazards

Control Measures

ChapterChapterChapterChapter----5 Solid Waste5 Solid Waste5 Solid Waste5 Solid Waste

Municipal Solid wasteMunicipal Solid wasteMunicipal Solid wasteMunicipal Solid waste

Functional Elements

Hazardous WasteHazardous WasteHazardous WasteHazardous Waste

Characteristics of Hazardous waste

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Effect of Hazardous waste

Control of Hazardous waste

Industrial WasteIndustrial WasteIndustrial WasteIndustrial Waste

Sources of Industrial waste

Effect of Industrial waste

Control & Industrial waste

Agricultural WasteAgricultural WasteAgricultural WasteAgricultural Waste

Sources of agricultural waste

Effects of agricultural waste

Management

(a) Waste to energy

(b) Biogas production

Waste ManagementWaste ManagementWaste ManagementWaste Management

Reduce

Re-use

Recycling

ChapterChapterChapterChapter----6 Disaster Management6 Disaster Management6 Disaster Management6 Disaster Management

Post Disaster Management & Disaster integrationPost Disaster Management & Disaster integrationPost Disaster Management & Disaster integrationPost Disaster Management & Disaster integration

Mitigation Program

Mitigation strategy

DisasterDisasterDisasterDisaster Commonly occurring in IndiaCommonly occurring in IndiaCommonly occurring in IndiaCommonly occurring in India

Floods

(i) Causes

(ii) Effects

(iii) Mitigation strategy

Earth Quakes

Cyclones

Land slide

Tsunami

ChapterChapterChapterChapter----7 Sustainable Development in India7 Sustainable Development in India7 Sustainable Development in India7 Sustainable Development in India


Policies & programmesPolicies & programmesPolicies & programmesPolicies & programmes

(i) Economic

(ii) Agriculture & food management

(iii) Industry









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(iv) Investment

(v) Trade

(vi) Technology Up gradation

(vii) Banking & Finance

(viii) Infrastructure

(ix) Social

(x) Interventions for poverty eradication

(xi) Urban housing & livelihoods

(xii) Urban transport

(xiii) Empowerment of Women

(xiv) Health Policy

(xv) Population control measures

(xvi) Welfare & development of weaker sections

(xvii) Financial Inclusion

(xviii) Rural Support

(xix) Education & skill development

(xx) Traditional knowledge & practice

(xxi) Rehabilitation & resettlement & disaster management

(xxii) E-governance

(xxiii) Environment

(xxiv) Forestry

(xxv) Biodiversity

(xxvi) Pollution Control

(xxvii) Land Degradation

(xxviii) Water Management

(xxix) climate change

(xxx) Marine & Coastal environment

(xxxi) Clean Energy

Legal ProvisioningLegal ProvisioningLegal ProvisioningLegal Provisioning

(i) International legal principles on sustainable development: Definition, genesis &Evaluation.

(ii) The Indian legal framework.

(a) First phase (1972-1983)

(b) Second phase (1984-1997)

(c) Third phase (1998-2004)

(d) Fourth phase (2005 & beyond)









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ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion

Evolving Institutional ArrangementsEvolving Institutional ArrangementsEvolving Institutional ArrangementsEvolving Institutional Arrangements

(i) Ministers & Department

(ii) Inter-ministerial

(iii) Centre-state & inter-state

(iv) Other institutional mechanism

(a) Decentralized governance through local governments

(b) Participatory institutions for management of forest & water.

(v) Pollution Control Boards

(vi) Institutional related to the National Biodiversity Act.

(a) National Biodiversity Authority

(b) State Biodiversity Boards

(c) Biodiversity Management Committees

(vii) Institutions for coastal management

(viii) Environmental Impact Assessment

(ix) National Green Tribunal

(x) National Tiger Conservation Authority

(xi) National Disaster Management Authority

(xii) National Rain-fed Area Authority

(xiii) Central Water Commission(xiv) Central vigilance commission

(xv) Prime Ministers council on climate change

(xvi) Delivery monitoring unit

(xvii) Unique Identification Authority of India

(xviii) Research institutes & universities


Financial ProvisioningFinancial ProvisioningFinancial ProvisioningFinancial Provisioning

(i) Some recent programmes addressing sustainable development.(ii) Domestic resource generation.

(iii) Intergovernmental transfers.

(iv) External assistance


Policy InstrumentPolicy InstrumentPolicy InstrumentPolicy Instrument

(i) Economic instruments

(ii) Renewable purchase obligation

(iii) Perform Achieve & Trade









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(iv) Coal cess

(v) Clean Development mechanism

(vi) Compensatory Afforestation Fund

(v) Clean Development mechanism

(vi) Compensatory Afforestation Fund

(vii) Informational Policy Instruments


Major Groups & InnovationsMajor Groups & InnovationsMajor Groups & InnovationsMajor Groups & Innovations

(i) Engaging major groups

(ii) Innovations in MG-NREGS

(iii) National Green Crops

(iv) Waster Minimization Circles

(v) National Knowledge network

(vi) Women empowerment under integrated infrastructure development

(vii) Swajaldhar

(viii) Lighting a Billion lives

(ix) Joint Forest Management

(x) Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment


ChapterChapterChapterChapter----8 XIIth Five Year Plan & Environment Forestry & Wildlife8 XIIth Five Year Plan & Environment Forestry & Wildlife8 XIIth Five Year Plan & Environment Forestry & Wildlife8 XIIth Five Year Plan & Environment Forestry & Wildlife


Review of the Eleventh PlanReview of the Eleventh PlanReview of the Eleventh PlanReview of the Eleventh Plan

(A)(A)(A)(A) Progress AchievedProgress AchievedProgress AchievedProgress Achieved

(i) Increase forest & Tree Cover by 5% paints

(ii) Treat All Urban Waste by 2011-12 clean River

(iii) Attain World Health Organization (WHO) standards of air quality in all major

cities.

(iv) Increase Energy Efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17 in the environment & forestssector.

(B)(B)(B)(B) Major Policy DevelopmentsMajor Policy DevelopmentsMajor Policy DevelopmentsMajor Policy Developments

TargeTargeTargeTargets & action for the 12ts & action for the 12ts & action for the 12ts & action for the 12 thththth PlanPlanPlanPlan

(i) Strategy for the 12th Plan

(ii) Programmatic Strategies

(iii) Organisational Strategies

(iv) Regulatory Strategies









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(v) Policy Reforms & Metric-based management

(vi) Infrastructure / Technology upgrade & investment strategic

(vii) Biodiversity

(viii) Capacity Building & international cooperation strategies

(ix) Livelihood

(x) Forest Management Strategy

(xi) Wildlife & Animal Welfare

(xii) Rationalisation of Schemes

New Institutes for the 12th Plan

(i) Recasting the scheme of CEPTS

(ii) Enhancement of Sewage Treatment Capacity

(iii) National Plan for conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems

(iv) National Environmental Monitoring Programme

(v) National Forestry Information System

(vi) Invasive species management

(vii) Coastal & marine conservation

(viii) Valuation of Eco-system services & Biodiversity

(ix) Environment Performance Index (EPI)

(x) Rangeland & Silni-pasture Development Scheme

(xi) Satellite Based forest Resource Assessment

(xii) Green India Mission

(xiii) Plan Outlay

Climate ChangeClimate ChangeClimate ChangeClimate Change

Indias Emission StructureIndias Emission StructureIndias Emission StructureIndias Emission Structure

Vulnerability Assessment & AdaptationVulnerability Assessment & AdaptationVulnerability Assessment & AdaptationVulnerability Assessment & Adaptation

(i) Agriculture

(ii) Water

(iii) Forests & other Natural Ecosystems

(iv) Coastal Areas

(v) Health

(vi) Infrastructure

(vii) Industry

National Action Plans on climate changeNational Action Plans on climate changeNational Action Plans on climate changeNational Action Plans on climate change

StaStaStaState Action Plans on climate change.te Action Plans on climate change.te Action Plans on climate change.te Action Plans on climate change.

Climate Change Science & AssessmentClimate Change Science & AssessmentClimate Change Science & AssessmentClimate Change Science & Assessment









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Strategies for financingStrategies for financingStrategies for financingStrategies for financing

(i) Domestic Resources

(ii) International Sources

(iii) Carbon Markets & Clean Development Mechanism

Way ForwardWay ForwardWay ForwardWay Forward

ChapterChapterChapterChapter----9 International Agreements & India9 International Agreements & India9 International Agreements & India9 International Agreements & India

IntrIntrIntrIntroductionoductionoductionoduction

(1)(1)(1)(1) EconomicEconomicEconomicEconomic

(i) Global Trade agreements

(ii) Regional Trade agreements

(iii) Bilateral investment treaties

(iv) Multilateral Investment treaty

(2)(2)(2)(2) SocialSocialSocialSocial

(i) International Labour Organisation

(ii) Human Rights Convention

(3)(3)(3)(3) EnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironment

(i) UNFCC

(ii) Convention on Biological Diversity

(iii) UNCCD

(iv) Ramsan Convention

(v) CITES

(vi) Vienna Convention

(vii) Rotterdam Convention

(viii) Basel Convention

(ix) Stockholm Convention

(4) Forestry(4) Forestry(4) Forestry(4) Forestry

(i) International Tropical Timber Organisation

(ii) Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

(iii) Commission on sustainable development

(iv) International Network for Bambood & Rattan

(v) INBAR

(vi) Asia Pacific Forestry Commission

(vii) Asia Pacific Forest Invasive species Network

(5) Wildlife Conservation(5) Wildlife Conservation(5) Wildlife Conservation(5) Wildlife Conservation

(i) IUCN









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(ii) UNESCO World Heritage Program

(iii) Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild Animals.

(iv) International whaling commission.

ChapterChapterChapterChapter----10 Critically Endangered10 Critically Endangered10 Critically Endangered10 Critically Endangered


Endangered Birds of IndiaEndangered Birds of IndiaEndangered Birds of IndiaEndangered Birds of India

Endangered Mammals of IndiaEndangered Mammals of IndiaEndangered Mammals of IndiaEndangered Mammals of India

EndangeredEndangeredEndangeredEndangered Reptiles of IndiaReptiles of IndiaReptiles of IndiaReptiles of India

Endangered Amphibians of IndiaEndangered Amphibians of IndiaEndangered Amphibians of IndiaEndangered Amphibians of India

Endangered Fish of IndiaEndangered Fish of IndiaEndangered Fish of IndiaEndangered Fish of India

Endangered Spiders of IndiaEndangered Spiders of IndiaEndangered Spiders of IndiaEndangered Spiders of India

Endangered Corals of IndiaEndangered Corals of IndiaEndangered Corals of IndiaEndangered Corals of IndiaChapterChapterChapterChapter----11 India & Climate Change11 India & Climate Change11 India & Climate Change11 India & Climate Change

Introduction

1. National Circumstances

2. Greenhouse gas Inventory Information

3. Vulnerability Assessment & Adaptation

4. Climate Change Projection

5. Impact Assessment

(i) Impact assessment on water resources(ii) Impact assessment on forests.

(a) Impact on net primary productivity to & soil organic carbon

(b) Vulnerability of India Forest

(iii) Impact assessment on Indian Agriculture

(a) Impact of Climate Change on crop

(b) Plantation Crops

(c) Vegetables & Fruits

(iv) Impact assessment on Human health

(v) Malaria under A1B Scenario

6. Contents of Gist of Various Government Plan Programme& policies

Chapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 1 :::: INDIA, G20 AND THE WINDIA, G20 AND THE WINDIA, G20 AND THE WINDIA, G20 AND THE WORLDORLDORLDORLD


Origin of GOrigin of GOrigin of GOrigin of G----20202020









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Role of emerging economies like India in GRole of emerging economies like India in GRole of emerging economies like India in GRole of emerging economies like India in G----20 & Regional Cooperations20 & Regional Cooperations20 & Regional Cooperations20 & Regional Cooperations Pre GlobalPre GlobalPre GlobalPre GlobalCrisis (2008)Crisis (2008)Crisis (2008)Crisis (2008)

Growth and significance of GGrowth and significance of GGrowth and significance of GGrowth and significance of G----20& increased engagement of economies like India, China20& increased engagement of economies like India, China20& increased engagement of economies like India, China20& increased engagement of economies like India, China Post Global Economic CrisisPost Global Economic CrisisPost Global Economic CrisisPost Global Economic Crisis

India, GIndia, GIndia, GIndia, G----20 & World a comparative picture (2012)20 & World a comparative picture (2012)20 & World a comparative picture (2012)20 & World a comparative picture (2012)

ChapterChapterChapterChapter ----2222 :::: POPULATIONPOPULATIONPOPULATIONPOPULATION


Size, Growth and StructureSize, Growth and StructureSize, Growth and StructureSize, Growth and Structure

Population GrowthPopulation GrowthPopulation GrowthPopulation Growth

Demographic TransitionDemographic TransitionDemographic TransitionDemographic Transition

Population GrowthPopulation GrowthPopulation GrowthPopulation Growth---- Inter State ComparisonInter State ComparisonInter State ComparisonInter State Comparison

Population StructurePopulation StructurePopulation StructurePopulation Structure

Sex wise coSex wise coSex wise coSex wise compositionmpositionmpositionmposition

Population & IssuesPopulation & IssuesPopulation & IssuesPopulation & Issues

Sources of Demographic Data & their limitationsSources of Demographic Data & their limitationsSources of Demographic Data & their limitationsSources of Demographic Data & their limitations

CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 3 :::: NATIONAL INCOME AND RELATED AGGREGATESNATIONAL INCOME AND RELATED AGGREGATESNATIONAL INCOME AND RELATED AGGREGATESNATIONAL INCOME AND RELATED AGGREGATES


The major concepts related with this topicThe major concepts related with this topicThe major concepts related with this topicThe major concepts related with this topic

(i) Domestic Product

(ii) Domestic Product and National Income

(iii) National Income and Expenditure

(iv) Production / Income / Expenditure

(v) Gross National Income (GNI)

(vi) Categories of Expenditure

(vii) Household Consumption Expenditure

(viii) Government Final Consumption Expenditure(ix) Gross Capital Formation

(x) Saving

(xi) Gross Versus Net Value Added

(xii) Current Versus Constant Prices

Sources of DataSources of DataSources of DataSources of Data

(i) Administrative Records, Census and Surveys

(ii) Industrial Classification

(iii) Coverage









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CHAPTER 4CHAPTER 4CHAPTER 4CHAPTER 4 :::: BALANCE OF PAYMENTSBALANCE OF PAYMENTSBALANCE OF PAYMENTSBALANCE OF PAYMENTS

Concept Related with this topicConcept Related with this topicConcept Related with this topicConcept Related with this topic

BalanceBalanceBalanceBalance of Paymentof Paymentof Paymentof PaymentCapital AccountCapital AccountCapital AccountCapital Account

Some other Important TermsSome other Important TermsSome other Important TermsSome other Important Terms

(i) Invisibles Travel Credit

(ii) Transportation

(iii) Insurance

(iv) Investment Income

(v) Government expenses not included elsewhere

(vi) Miscellaneous(vii) Transfers of payments

(viii) Investment Income transactions

(ix) Foreign Investment

(x) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

(xi) Portfolio investment

(xii) External assistance by India

(xiii) Commercial borrowings

(xiv) A short term loan(xv) Banking capital

(xvi) Non-resident deposits

(xvii) Others

(xviii) Movement in Reserves

CHAPTER 5CHAPTER 5CHAPTER 5CHAPTER 5 :::: NATIONAL FINANCENATIONAL FINANCENATIONAL FINANCENATIONAL FINANCE

Concept Related with this topicConcept Related with this topicConcept Related with this topicConcept Related with this topic

(i) Revenue Receipts

(ii) Revenue Expenditure

(iii) Capital Receipts

(iv) Capital Expenditure/Payments

(v) Classification of Budget

(vi) Economic Classification









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CHCHCHCHAPTER 6APTER 6APTER 6APTER 6 :::: DIRECT AND INDIRECTDIRECT AND INDIRECTDIRECT AND INDIRECTDIRECT AND INDIRECT TAXESTAXESTAXESTAXES

Some IssuesSome IssuesSome IssuesSome Issues

Tax GDP RatioTax GDP RatioTax GDP RatioTax GDP Ratio----WorldwideWorldwideWorldwideWorldwide

CHAPTER 7CHAPTER 7CHAPTER 7CHAPTER 7 :::: TWELFTH FIVE YEAR PLTWELFTH FIVE YEAR PLTWELFTH FIVE YEAR PLTWELFTH FIVE YEAR PLANANANAN

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

The Initial ConditionsThe Initial ConditionsThe Initial ConditionsThe Initial Conditions

The Policy ChallengeThe Policy ChallengeThe Policy ChallengeThe Policy Challenge

VISION AND ASPIRATIOVISION AND ASPIRATIOVISION AND ASPIRATIOVISION AND ASPIRATIONSNSNSNS

The Need for Faster GrowthThe Need for Faster GrowthThe Need for Faster GrowthThe Need for Faster Growth

Growth ProspectsGrowth ProspectsGrowth ProspectsGrowth ProspectsAlternative ScenariosAlternative ScenariosAlternative ScenariosAlternative Scenarios

TheTheTheThe Meaning of InclusivenessMeaning of InclusivenessMeaning of InclusivenessMeaning of Inclusiveness

DEVELOPING CAPABILITDEVELOPING CAPABILITDEVELOPING CAPABILITDEVELOPING CAPABILITIESIESIESIES

Development of Human CapabilitiesDevelopment of Human CapabilitiesDevelopment of Human CapabilitiesDevelopment of Human Capabilities

Development of Institutional CapabilitiesDevelopment of Institutional CapabilitiesDevelopment of Institutional CapabilitiesDevelopment of Institutional Capabilities

Development of InfrastructureDevelopment of InfrastructureDevelopment of InfrastructureDevelopment of Infrastructure

Science and TechnologyScience and TechnologyScience and TechnologyScience and Technology

MANAGING NATURAL RESMANAGING NATURAL RESMANAGING NATURAL RESMANAGING NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIROURCES AND THE ENVIROURCES AND THE ENVIROURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENTONMENTONMENTONMENTSoil Health and ProductivitySoil Health and ProductivitySoil Health and ProductivitySoil Health and Productivity

RRRRational Use of Landational Use of Landational Use of Landational Use of Land

Water as a Scarce Natural ResourceWater as a Scarce Natural ResourceWater as a Scarce Natural ResourceWater as a Scarce Natural Resource

ENGAGEMENT WITH THEENGAGEMENT WITH THEENGAGEMENT WITH THEENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLDWORLDWORLDWORLD

Global Economic ProspectsGlobal Economic ProspectsGlobal Economic ProspectsGlobal Economic Prospects

Implications for the Balance on Current AccountImplications for the Balance on Current AccountImplications for the Balance on Current AccountImplications for the Balance on Current Account

Capital FlowsCapital FlowsCapital FlowsCapital Flows

Other Aspects of External EngagementOther Aspects of External EngagementOther Aspects of External EngagementOther Aspects of External EngagementKEY POLICY INITIATIVKEY POLICY INITIATIVKEY POLICY INITIATIVKEY POLICY INITIATIVES NEEDEDES NEEDEDES NEEDEDES NEEDED

Immediate PrioritiesImmediate PrioritiesImmediate PrioritiesImmediate Priorities : Reviving Investor Sentiments: Reviving Investor Sentiments: Reviving Investor Sentiments: Reviving Investor Sentiments

The Size of the Public Sector PlanThe Size of the Public Sector PlanThe Size of the Public Sector PlanThe Size of the Public Sector Plan

LongerLongerLongerLonger----Term Increase in Investment and Saving RatesTerm Increase in Investment and Saving RatesTerm Increase in Investment and Saving RatesTerm Increase in Investment and Saving Rates

The Need for Fiscal CorrectionThe Need for Fiscal CorrectionThe Need for Fiscal CorrectionThe Need for Fiscal Correction

Managing the Current Account DeficitManaging the Current Account DeficitManaging the Current Account DeficitManaging the Current Account Deficit

Economic Reforms and Efficiency of Resource UseEconomic Reforms and Efficiency of Resource UseEconomic Reforms and Efficiency of Resource UseEconomic Reforms and Efficiency of Resource Use

Transparency in AllocTransparency in AllocTransparency in AllocTransparency in Allocating Scarce Natural Resourcesating Scarce Natural Resourcesating Scarce Natural Resourcesating Scarce Natural Resources









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Agricultural GrowthAgricultural GrowthAgricultural GrowthAgricultural Growth

ManufacturingManufacturingManufacturingManufacturing

Energy Policies for LongEnergy Policies for LongEnergy Policies for LongEnergy Policies for Long----Term GrowthTerm GrowthTerm GrowthTerm Growth

UrbanisationUrbanisationUrbanisationUrbanisation

Monitorable Targets for the PlanMonitorable Targets for the PlanMonitorable Targets for the PlanMonitorable Targets for the Plan

CHAPTER 8CHAPTER 8CHAPTER 8CHAPTER 8 :::: AGRICULTUREAGRICULTUREAGRICULTUREAGRICULTURE

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

THE CONCEPT AND DEFITHE CONCEPT AND DEFITHE CONCEPT AND DEFITHE CONCEPT AND DEFINITION OF VARIOUS TENITION OF VARIOUS TENITION OF VARIOUS TENITION OF VARIOUS TERMS OF THIS TOPICRMS OF THIS TOPICRMS OF THIS TOPICRMS OF THIS TOPIC

(i) Forest Area

(ii) Area under Non-agricultural Use

(iii) Barren and Un-ulturable Land

(iv) Permanent Pasture and other Grazing Land

(v) Land under Miscellaneous Tree Crops, etc.

(vi) Culturable Waste Land

(vii) Fallow Lands other than Current Fallows

(viii) Net Area Sown

(ix) Area under Crops

(x) Gross Cropped Area

(xi) Area Sown more than once(xii) Irrigated Area

(xiii) Gross Irrigated Area

(xiv) Total / Gross Un-Irrigated Area

(xv) Average Yield of Crops

CHAPTER 9CHAPTER 9CHAPTER 9CHAPTER 9 :::: HORTICULTUREHORTICULTUREHORTICULTUREHORTICULTURE

India & WorldIndia & WorldIndia & WorldIndia & World

ExportsExportsExportsExports

Trends in HorTrends in HorTrends in HorTrends in Horticulture Production & Present Statusticulture Production & Present Statusticulture Production & Present Statusticulture Production & Present Status

State wise comparisonState wise comparisonState wise comparisonState wise comparison

Government InitiativesGovernment InitiativesGovernment InitiativesGovernment Initiatives

ChallengesChallengesChallengesChallenges

CHAPTER 10CHAPTER 10CHAPTER 10CHAPTER 10 :::: LIVESTOCK AND FISHERLIVESTOCK AND FISHERLIVESTOCK AND FISHERLIVESTOCK AND FISHERIESIESIESIES


National Project for Cattle and Buffalo BreedingNational Project for Cattle and Buffalo BreedingNational Project for Cattle and Buffalo BreedingNational Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding









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Livestock InsuranceLivestock InsuranceLivestock InsuranceLivestock Insurance

Poultry DevelopmentPoultry DevelopmentPoultry DevelopmentPoultry Development

Dairy DevelopmentDairy DevelopmentDairy DevelopmentDairy Development

FishFishFishFisherieserieserieseriesCHAPTER 11CHAPTER 11CHAPTER 11CHAPTER 11 :::: SERICULTURESERICULTURESERICULTURESERICULTURE


Central Silk BoardCentral Silk BoardCentral Silk BoardCentral Silk Board

Raw Silk & its Various kindsRaw Silk & its Various kindsRaw Silk & its Various kindsRaw Silk & its Various kinds

(i) Tasar Silk

(ii) Eri Silk

(iii) Muga Silk

(iv) Spun Silk Yarn

(v) Noil Yarn

CHAPTER 12CHAPTER 12CHAPTER 12CHAPTER 12 :::: IRRIGATIONIRRIGATIONIRRIGATIONIRRIGATION


Type of Irrigation TechniqueType of Irrigation TechniqueType of Irrigation TechniqueType of Irrigation Technique

(i) Surface Irrigation

(ii) Localized Irrigation

(ii) Drip Irrigation(iv) Sprinkler Irrigation

(v) Sub-irrigation

CHAPTER 13CHAPTER 13CHAPTER 13CHAPTER 13 :::: INFORMATION TECHNOLOINFORMATION TECHNOLOINFORMATION TECHNOLOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYGYGYGY

India as Knowledge PowerIndia as Knowledge PowerIndia as Knowledge PowerIndia as Knowledge Power

India's progress in ICT related indicatorsIndia's progress in ICT related indicatorsIndia's progress in ICT related indicatorsIndia's progress in ICT related indicators

(i) Indicator : Internet subscribers per 100 population

(ii) Indicator : Personal computers per 100 population

(iii) World Millennium Development Goals Report 2012

Digital DivideDigital DivideDigital DivideDigital Divide

Government InitiativesGovernment InitiativesGovernment InitiativesGovernment Initiatives

(i) National Knowledge Network

(ii) Capacity Building Scheme

(iii) State Wide Area Network (SWAN)

(iv) IT for Masses









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CHAPTER 14CHAPTER 14CHAPTER 14CHAPTER 14 :::: INDUSTRYINDUSTRYINDUSTRYINDUSTRY

Significance of Industrial SectorSignificance of Industrial SectorSignificance of Industrial SectorSignificance of Industrial Sector

Industrial Statistics in IndiaIndustrial Statistics in IndiaIndustrial Statistics in IndiaIndustrial Statistics in India

Index of Industrial ProductionIndex of Industrial ProductionIndex of Industrial ProductionIndex of Industrial Production

Annual Survey of IndustriesAnnual Survey of IndustriesAnnual Survey of IndustriesAnnual Survey of Industries

Statewise Comparison : Employment & GVAStatewise Comparison : Employment & GVAStatewise Comparison : Employment & GVAStatewise Comparison : Employment & GVA

Industry Wise Comparison : Employment & GVAIndustry Wise Comparison : Employment & GVAIndustry Wise Comparison : Employment & GVAIndustry Wise Comparison : Employment & GVA

Micro, Small, andMicro, Small, andMicro, Small, andMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

CHAPTER 15CHAPTER 15CHAPTER 15CHAPTER 15 :::: MININGMININGMININGMINING

1. World scenario & India1. World scenario & India1. World scenario & India1. World scenario & India

2. Significance of Mining Sector in India2. Significance of Mining Sector in India2. Significance of Mining Sector in India2. Significance of Mining Sector in India

3. Imports & Exports3. Imports & Exports3. Imports & Exports3. Imports & Exports

4. Statewise Distribution4. Statewise Distribution4. Statewise Distribution4. Statewise Distribution

5. Acts & Rules Governing Mining Sector5. Acts & Rules Governing Mining Sector5. Acts & Rules Governing Mining Sector5. Acts & Rules Governing Mining Sector

CHAPTER 16CHAPTER 16CHAPTER 16CHAPTER 16 :::: ENERGYENERGYENERGYENERGY

1. Introduction1. Introduction1. Introduction1. Introduction

2. The National E2. The National E2. The National E2. The National Electricity Policy 2005 objectiveslectricity Policy 2005 objectiveslectricity Policy 2005 objectiveslectricity Policy 2005 objectives

A. (i) Access of Electriciy

(ii) Availability of Power

(iii) Supply of Reliability of power

(iv) Per capita

(v) Minimum Lifeline

B.The policy seeks to address the following issues:

(i) Generation

(ii) Hydro Power Generation

(iii) Thermal Generation

(iv) Nuclear Power

(v) Non-conventional Energy Sources

(vi) Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs)

3. Concepts related with this topics3. Concepts related with this topics3. Concepts related with this topics3. Concepts related with this topics

(i) Hard Coal

(ii) Lignite

(iii) Coke









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(iv) Crude petroleum

(v) Liquefied petroleum gases

(vi) Motor gasoline

(vii) Naphthas

(viii) Kerosene

(ix) Jet fuels

(x) Lubricants

(xi) Petroleum coke

(xii) Bitumen (Asphalt)

(xiii) Natural Gas

(xiv) Coke-oven gas

(xv) Bio-gas

(xvi) Installed capacity

(xvii) Utilities

(xviii) Hydro Electricity

(xix) Thermal Electricity

(xx) Nuclear Electricity

(xxi) Production

(xxii) Imports

(xxiii) Exports

Chapter 17Chapter 17Chapter 17Chapter 17 :::: CompaniesCompaniesCompaniesCompanies


(i) Vanishing Companies

(ii) Private Limited Company

(iii) Public Limited Company

(iv) Government Company

(v) Indian Company

(vi) Foreign Company

CHAPTER 18CHAPTER 18CHAPTER 18CHAPTER 18 :::: TRADETRADETRADETRADE

1. Basics1. Basics1. Basics1. Basics

2. Unit Values Price Index

3.Trade Performance









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CHAPTER 19CHAPTER 19CHAPTER 19CHAPTER 19 :::: RAILWAYSRAILWAYSRAILWAYSRAILWAYS

1. Railways in the world1. Railways in the world1. Railways in the world1. Railways in the world

2. Indian Railways2. Indian Railways2. Indian Railways2. Indian Railways

3. Performance of Indian Railways3. Performance of Indian Railways3. Performance of Indian Railways3. Performance of Indian Railways

4. Rail Transport4. Rail Transport4. Rail Transport4. Rail Transport

5. Freight5. Freight5. Freight5. Freight

6. Traffic Density6. Traffic Density6. Traffic Density6. Traffic Density

7. Terms & Defi7. Terms & Defi7. Terms & Defi7. Terms & Definitionsnitionsnitionsnitions

(i) Capital at Charge

(ii) Route Kilometers

(iii) Gross Earnings and Working Expenses

(iv) Train Kilometers

(v) Number of Passengers and Metric Tonne carried

(vi) Passenger Kilometers and Net Tonne Kilometers

CHAPTER 20CHAPTER 20CHAPTER 20CHAPTER 20 :::: MOTOR VEHICLESMOTOR VEHICLESMOTOR VEHICLESMOTOR VEHICLES

1. Introdu1. Introdu1. Introdu1. Introductionctionctionction

2. City wise distribution of vehicle population2. City wise distribution of vehicle population2. City wise distribution of vehicle population2. City wise distribution of vehicle population

3. Acts & Rules related to motor vehicles3. Acts & Rules related to motor vehicles3. Acts & Rules related to motor vehicles3. Acts & Rules related to motor vehicles

CHAPTER 21CHAPTER 21CHAPTER 21CHAPTER 21 :::: ROADSROADSROADSROADS


2. International Comparison of Road Network2. International Comparison of Road Network2. International Comparison of Road Network2. International Comparison of Road Network

3. Growth of Road Length3. Growth of Road Length3. Growth of Road Length3. Growth of Road Length

4. Road Network in Terms of Broad Categories4. Road Network in Terms of Broad Categories4. Road Network in Terms of Broad Categories4. Road Network in Terms of Broad Categories

5. Governm5. Governm5. Governm5. Government Initiativesent Initiativesent Initiativesent Initiatives

(i) The National Highways development Project (NHDP)

CHAPTER 22CHAPTER 22CHAPTER 22CHAPTER 22 :::: CIVIL AVIATIONCIVIL AVIATIONCIVIL AVIATIONCIVIL AVIATION

1. Development of Civil Aviation in India1. Development of Civil Aviation in India1. Development of Civil Aviation in India1. Development of Civil Aviation in India

2. Challenges before Indian Aviation Industry2. Challenges before Indian Aviation Industry2. Challenges before Indian Aviation Industry2. Challenges before Indian Aviation Industry

(i) High Airport (Aeronautical) charges

(ii) Congestion

(iii) Governance & Infrastructure









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(iv) Air Transport Directorate Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation

(v) Airports Authority of India (AAI)

CHAPTER 23CHAPTER 23CHAPTER 23CHAPTER 23 :::: BANKSBANKSBANKSBANKS

1. Global Scenario & Indian Banking1. Global Scenario & Indian Banking1. Global Scenario & Indian Banking1. Global Scenario & Indian Banking

2. Development of Banking in India2. Development of Banking in India2. Development of Banking in India2. Development of Banking in India Historical PerspectiveHistorical PerspectiveHistorical PerspectiveHistorical Perspective

3. Scheduled Commercial Banks3. Scheduled Commercial Banks3. Scheduled Commercial Banks3. Scheduled Commercial Banks

(i) State Bank of India

(ii) Other Indian Banks

(iii) Foreign Banks

4. Charging Face of Indian Banking4. Charging Face of Indian Banking4. Charging Face of Indian Banking4. Charging Face of Indian Banking

5. Challenges & Opportunities Before the Banking Sector5. Challenges & Opportunities Before the Banking Sector5. Challenges & Opportunities Before the Banking Sector5. Challenges & Opportunities Before the Banking Sector

(i) Rural Markets

(ii) Increased competition

(iii) Management of Risks

(iv) Global & Domestic Environment

(v) Compliance with International Requirements

6. Performance of Banking Sector6. Performance of Banking Sector6. Performance of Banking Sector6. Performance of Banking Sector

CHAPTER 24CHAPTER 24CHAPTER 24CHAPTER 24 :::: INSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCE

1. Global Insurance Industry1. Global Insurance Industry1. Global Insurance Industry1. Global Insurance Industry

2. Origin of Insurance2. Origin of Insurance2. Origin of Insurance2. Origin of Insurance

3. Genesis & Development of Insurance in India3. Genesis & Development of Insurance in India3. Genesis & Development of Insurance in India3. Genesis & Development of Insurance in India Acts & RegulActs & RegulActs & RegulActs & Regulationsationsationsations

CHAPTER 25CHAPTER 25CHAPTER 25CHAPTER 25 :::: HOUSINGHOUSINGHOUSINGHOUSING


2. Estimation of Urban Housing Shortage (2012)2. Estimation of Urban Housing Shortage (2012)2. Estimation of Urban Housing Shortage (2012)2. Estimation of Urban Housing Shortage (2012)

(i) The Obsolescence Factor

(ii) The Congestion Factor

(iii) Homeless People

3. International Scenario3. International Scenario3. International Scenario3. International Scenario

4. Key statistics4. Key statistics4. Key statistics4. Key statistics









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Drinking Water

Electricity

5. Govt. Policies for affordable housing

(i) The National Urban Housing & Habitat Policy, 2007

(ii) The Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)

(a) Basic Services for the Urban Poor (BSUP)

(b) The Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP)

(iii) The Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)

(iv) Interest Subsidy Scheme for Housing for Urban Poor (ISHUP)

(v) Rajiv Awas Yojna (RA)

(vi) Various Initiatives have been taken by State Governments also.

6. Indices related with housing Sector6. Indices related with housing Sector6. Indices related with housing Sector6. Indices related with housing Sector

(i) House Startup Index (HSUI)

(ii) House Price Index

CHAPTER 26CHAPTER 26CHAPTER 26CHAPTER 26 :::: EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATION


2. Expenditure on Education2. Expenditure on Education2. Expenditure on Education2. Expenditure on Education

3. Literacy rate3. Literacy rate3. Literacy rate3. Literacy rate

4. Performance over the years4. Performance over the years4. Performance over the years4. Performance over the years

(i) Elementary Education

(ii) Secondary & Sr. Secondary Education

(iii) Tertiary Education

(iv) Pupil-Teacher Ratio

CHAPTER 27CHAPTER 27CHAPTER 27CHAPTER 27 :::: HEALTH AND FAMILY WEHEALTH AND FAMILY WEHEALTH AND FAMILY WEHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARELFARELFARELFARE


2. Health Related Data2. Health Related Data2. Health Related Data2. Health Related Data

(i) Demographic Data

(ii) Vital statistics

(iii) Diseases

(iv) Facilities

(v) Manpower

(vi) Finance

3. Highlights3. Highlights3. Highlights3. Highlights









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CHAPTER 28CHAPTER 28CHAPTER 28CHAPTER 28 :::: POST AND TELECOMMUNIPOST AND TELECOMMUNIPOST AND TELECOMMUNIPOST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONCATIONCATIONCATION

1. General In1. General In1. General In1. General Introductiontroductiontroductiontroduction2. Highlights2. Highlights2. Highlights2. Highlights

CHAPTER 29CHAPTER 29CHAPTER 29CHAPTER 29 :::: LABOUR & EMPLOYMENTLABOUR & EMPLOYMENTLABOUR & EMPLOYMENTLABOUR & EMPLOYMENT

1. Employment Trends in India1. Employment Trends in India1. Employment Trends in India1. Employment Trends in India

2. Structure of Employment2. Structure of Employment2. Structure of Employment2. Structure of Employment

3. Employment in the Organized Sector3. Employment in the Organized Sector3. Employment in the Organized Sector3. Employment in the Organized Sector

4. Sectoral (Industry wise) distribution of usually employed4. Sectoral (Industry wise) distribution of usually employed4. Sectoral (Industry wise) distribution of usually employed4. Sectoral (Industry wise) distribution of usually employed

5. Earnings from Employment5. Earnings from Employment5. Earnings from Employment5. Earnings from Employment

6. Labour Pro6. Labour Pro6. Labour Pro6. Labour Productivityductivityductivityductivity

7. Future prospects7. Future prospects7. Future prospects7. Future prospects

8. Govt. Schemes for employment generation8. Govt. Schemes for employment generation8. Govt. Schemes for employment generation8. Govt. Schemes for employment generation

(i) Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programmes (PMEGP)

(ii) The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantees

(iii) Swaranjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)

(iv) Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rojgar Yojana (SJSRY)

9. Labour Laws9. Labour Laws9. Labour Laws9. Labour Laws

(i) Workmens Compensation Action of 1923

(ii) Trade Unions Act 1926

(iii) Payment of Wages Act of 1936

(iv) Industrial Employment (Standing orders) Act of 1946

(v) Industrial Disputes Act of 1947

(vi) Minimum Wages Act of 1948

(vii) Industries (Regulation and Development) Act of 1951(viii) Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952

(ix) Maternity Benefit Act of 1961

(x) Payment of Bonus Act of 1965

(xi) Payment of Gratuity Act of 1972

CHAPTER 30CHAPTER 30CHAPTER 30CHAPTER 30 :::: ENVIRONMENT AND FOREENVIRONMENT AND FOREENVIRONMENT AND FOREENVIRONMENT AND FORESTSTSTST


2. Recent Initiatives2. Recent Initiatives2. Recent Initiatives2. Recent Initiatives









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3. Climate Change3. Climate Change3. Climate Change3. Climate Change

4. Indias Greenhouse Emissions4. Indias Greenhouse Emissions4. Indias Greenhouse Emissions4. Indias Greenhouse Emissions

5. Survey of India5. Survey of India5. Survey of India5. Survey of India

(i) Forest Cover

(ii) Mangroves Cover

(iii) Tree Cover

(iv) Coral Reefs

(v) Central Zoo Authority

(vi) Project Tiger

6. Highlights

CHAPTER 31CHAPTER 31CHAPTER 31CHAPTER 31 :::: RURAL & URBAN DEVELORURAL & URBAN DEVELORURAL & URBAN DEVELORURAL & URBAN DEVELOPMENTPMENTPMENTPMENT


2. Schemes for Rural Development2. Schemes for Rural Development2. Schemes for Rural Development2. Schemes for Rural Development

(i) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA)

(ii) Swaranjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)

(iii) Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)

(iv) Pradhan Mantri Gran Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

(v) National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)

(vi) Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)

(vii) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)

(viii) Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana

(ix) Rural Electrification

(x) Renewable Energy for Rural Application

3. Schemes for Urban Development3. Schemes for Urban Development3. Schemes for Urban Development3. Schemes for Urban Development

(i) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)

(ii) National Urban Sanitation Policy

(a) Rating of Cities

(b) Communication campaign

(c) National Urban Information System (NUIS)

(iii) Scheme for Urban Infrastructure in Satellite Town around seven mega cities

(vi) Accelerated Urban Water Supply Programme (AUWSP)

(v) Renewable Energy for Urban, Industrial and Commercial Application

(vi) Programme on Energy Recovery from Urban Wastes









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CHAPTER 32CHAPTER 32CHAPTER 32CHAPTER 32 :::: PRICESPRICESPRICESPRICES


2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

3. Change in Reporting of Inflation3. Change in Reporting of Inflation3. Change in Reporting of Inflation3. Change in Reporting of Inflation

4. Main Drivers of Headline WPI Inflation4. Main Drivers of Headline WPI Inflation4. Main Drivers of Headline WPI Inflation4. Main Drivers of Headline WPI Inflation

5. Consumer Price Index (CIP)5. Consumer Price Index (CIP)5. Consumer Price Index (CIP)5. Consumer Price Index (CIP)

6. Weighting Diagram6. Weighting Diagram6. Weighting Diagram6. Weighting Diagram

7. Criteria of Selection of7. Criteria of Selection of7. Criteria of Selection of7. Criteria of Selection of ItemsItemsItemsItems

8. Price Collection in Urban and Rural Areas8. Price Collection in Urban and Rural Areas8. Price Collection in Urban and Rural Areas8. Price Collection in Urban and Rural Areas

9. Revised CPI (UMME), 20109. Revised CPI (UMME), 20109. Revised CPI (UMME), 20109. Revised CPI (UMME), 2010

10. Industrial Workers10. Industrial Workers10. Industrial Workers10. Industrial Workers

11. Agricultural and Rural Labourers11. Agricultural and Rural Labourers11. Agricultural and Rural Labourers11. Agricultural and Rural Labourers

CHAPTER 33CHAPTER 33CHAPTER 33CHAPTER 33 :::: EXCHANGE, COINAGE ANEXCHANGE, COINAGE ANEXCHANGE, COINAGE ANEXCHANGE, COINAGE AND CURRENCYD CURRENCYD CURRENCYD CURRENCY

1. Coinage and Currency1. Coinage and Currency1. Coinage and Currency1. Coinage and Currency

(i) Currency

2. Foreign Exchange Reserves2. Foreign Exchange Reserves2. Foreign Exchange Reserves2. Foreign Exchange Reserves

3. Ex3. Ex3. Ex3. Exchange Ratechange Ratechange Ratechange Rate

4. Decisions taken by Government of India, on account of Indian Exchange Rate are as4. Decisions taken by Government of India, on account of Indian Exchange Rate are as4. Decisions taken by Government of India, on account of Indian Exchange Rate are as4. Decisions taken by Government of India, on account of Indian Exchange Rate are asfollows:follows:follows:follows:

5. Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) and Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)5. Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) and Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)5. Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) and Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)5. Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) and Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)

CHAPTER 34CHAPTER 34CHAPTER 34CHAPTER 34 :::: LOCAL BODIESLOCAL BODIESLOCAL BODIESLOCAL BODIES


2. Rural Local Bodies2. Rural Local Bodies2. Rural Local Bodies2. Rural Local Bodies

(i) Panchayat

(ii) Panchayat area(iii) Vilage

(iv) Gram Sabha

(v) Village Level Panchayat

(vi) Intermediate Level panchayat

(vii) District Level Panchayat

3. Composition of Panchayats3. Composition of Panchayats3. Composition of Panchayats3. Composition of Panchayats

4. Election4. Election4. Election4. Election

5. Reservation of seats5. Reservation of seats5. Reservation of seats5. Reservation of seats









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6. Elected Representatives in 20096. Elected Representatives in 20096. Elected Representatives in 20096. Elected Representatives in 2009

7.7.7.7. Duration of PanchayatDuration of PanchayatDuration of PanchayatDuration of Panchayat

8. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats8. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats8. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats8. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats

9. Powers to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Panchayats9. Powers to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Panchayats9. Powers to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Panchayats9. Powers to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Panchayats

10. Audit of Accounts of Panchayats10. Audit of Accounts of Panchayats10. Audit of Accounts of Panchayats10. Audit of Accounts of Panchayats

11. Extension to the Scheduled Areas11. Extension to the Scheduled Areas11. Extension to the Scheduled Areas11. Extension to the Scheduled Areas

12. Tribal Areas Under Sixth Schedule of the C12. Tribal Areas Under Sixth Schedule of the C12. Tribal Areas Under Sixth Schedule of the C12. Tribal Areas Under Sixth Schedule of the Constitutiononstitutiononstitutiononstitution

13. Urban Local Bodies13. Urban Local Bodies13. Urban Local Bodies13. Urban Local Bodies

(i) Committees

(ii) Metropolitan Area

(iii) Municipal area

(iv) Municipality

14. Constitution of Municipalities14. Constitution of Municipalities14. Constitution of Municipalities14. Constitution of Municipalities

15. Type of Area15. Type of Area15. Type of Area15. Type of Area

16. Composition of Municipalities16. Composition of Municipalities16. Composition of Municipalities16. Composition of Municipalities

17. Wards Committees17. Wards Committees17. Wards Committees17. Wards Committees

18. Reservation of Seats18. Reservation of Seats18. Reservation of Seats18. Reservation of Seats

19. Duration19. Duration19. Duration19. Duration of Municipalitiesof Municipalitiesof Municipalitiesof Municipalities

20. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities20. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities20. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities20. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities

21. Power to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Municipalities21. Power to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Municipalities21. Power to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Municipalities21. Power to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Municipalities

22. Audit of accounts of Municipalities22. Audit of accounts of Municipalities22. Audit of accounts of Municipalities22. Audit of accounts of Municipalities

23. Expenditure & Income of Municipal Corporation 201123. Expenditure & Income of Municipal Corporation 201123. Expenditure & Income of Municipal Corporation 201123. Expenditure & Income of Municipal Corporation 2011----12121212

24. Elections t24. Elections t24. Elections t24. Elections to the Municipalitieso the Municipalitieso the Municipalitieso the Municipalities

25. Committees for Metropolitan planning25. Committees for Metropolitan planning25. Committees for Metropolitan planning25. Committees for Metropolitan planning

26. Accounting Reforms as Engineers of Good Governance26. Accounting Reforms as Engineers of Good Governance26. Accounting Reforms as Engineers of Good Governance26. Accounting Reforms as Engineers of Good Governance

CHAPTER 35CHAPTER 35CHAPTER 35CHAPTER 35 :::: ELECTORAL STATISTICSELECTORAL STATISTICSELECTORAL STATISTICSELECTORAL STATISTICS


2. Lok Sabha (House of People)2. Lok Sabha (House of People)2. Lok Sabha (House of People)2. Lok Sabha (House of People)

3. Rajya Sabha (Council of States)3. Rajya Sabha (Council of States)3. Rajya Sabha (Council of States)3. Rajya Sabha (Council of States)

4. Vidhan Sabha (Stat4. Vidhan Sabha (Stat4. Vidhan Sabha (Stat4. Vidhan Sabha (State Legislative Assembly)e Legislative Assembly)e Legislative Assembly)e Legislative Assembly)

5. Vidhan Parishad (State Legislative Council)5. Vidhan Parishad (State Legislative Council)5. Vidhan Parishad (State Legislative Council)5. Vidhan Parishad (State Legislative Council)

6. Highlights6. Highlights6. Highlights6. Highlights









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CHAPTER 36CHAPTER 36CHAPTER 36CHAPTER 36 :::: COCOCOCO----OPERATIVE SOCIETIESOPERATIVE SOCIETIESOPERATIVE SOCIETIESOPERATIVE SOCIETIES


2. Background on Cooperation in International Scenario2. Background on Cooperation in International Scenario2. Background on Cooperation in International Scenario2. Background on Cooperation in International Scenario

CHAPTER 37CHAPTER 37CHAPTER 37CHAPTER 37 :::: MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMEMILLENNIUM DEVELOPMEMILLENNIUM DEVELOPMEMILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALSNT GOALSNT GOALSNT GOALS

1. Historical Backgr1. Historical Backgr1. Historical Backgr1. Historical Background & the Genesis of the Millennium Development Goalsound & the Genesis of the Millennium Development Goalsound & the Genesis of the Millennium Development Goalsound & the Genesis of the Millennium Development Goals

2. World MDG Report 20122. World MDG Report 20122. World MDG Report 20122. World MDG Report 2012

3. MDG3. MDG3. MDG3. MDG India Country Report 2011India Country Report 2011India Country Report 2011India Country Report 2011

(i) Goal 1 : Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger

(ii) Goal 2 : Achieve Universal Primary Education

(iii) Goal 3 : Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

(iv) Goal 4 : Reduce Child Mortality

(v) Goal 5 : Improve Material Health

(vi) Goal 6 : Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and TB

(vii) Goal 7 : Ensure Environmental Sustainability

(viii) Goal 8 : Develop Global Partnership for Development

4. MDG Acc4. MDG Acc4. MDG Acc4. MDG Acceleration Framework (MAF)eleration Framework (MAF)eleration Framework (MAF)eleration Framework (MAF)

5. Global Goals after 20155. Global Goals after 20155. Global Goals after 20155. Global Goals after 2015

6. MDGs : Achievements & Issues6. MDGs : Achievements & Issues6. MDGs : Achievements & Issues6. MDGs : Achievements & Issues


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