Complete Study Material for GS 2 Mains : (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International

relations)
1. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and
basic structure.
Source: D D Basu (1st 5 chapters)
Notes Link: https://drive.google.com/open
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2. 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.
Source: Laxmikant Chapters 12, 13 14.
Notes Link: https://drive.google.com/open
Source: ARC Report
Notes Link:
https://drive.google.com//0B-7pRR2ueeZTUlZYcGNMME9sR/view
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3. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
Source: Vision Handout
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4. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
Source: Vision Handout
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5. Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and
issues arising out of these.
Source: Laxmikant
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6. Structure, organization 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.
Source: Laxmikant (Union Executive, Parliament of India, Supreme Court of India, Executive in the States,
State Legislature, High Courts and Subordinate Courts, Local Government: Urban and Rural)
Source: Vision Handout
Notes Link: https://drive.google.com/open
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7. Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.
Source: Vision IAS handout
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8. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional
Bodies.
Source: Part 7 of Laxmikant (Constitutional Bodies)
Source: Vision IAS handout
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9. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

Source: : Part 7,8 and 9 of Laxmikant (Constitutional Bodies)
Source: Vision IAS handout
Notes Link: https://drive.google.com/open
Source: Vision IAS handout
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10. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their
design and implementation.
Source: Vision IAS handout
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11. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and
associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
Source: Vision IAS handout
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12. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of
these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of
these vulnerable sections
Source: Vision IAS handout
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13. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education,
Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Source: 12th Plan
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Source: Vision IAS handout
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14. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models,
successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other
measures.
Source: Vision IAS handout
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15. Role of civil services in a democracy.
Source: Vision IAS handout
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16. India and its neighbourhood- relations.
Source: Rajiv Sikri (Read basic part from this book)
Notes Link:
https://drive.google.com//0BxkQmyYIKVgAV3A0U09IMThZU/view

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17. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests
Source: 2015 All India Rank 38 Notes
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18. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests, Indian diaspora.
Source: Vision IAS handout
Notes Link 1 :
https://drive.google.com/open
Notes Link 2 :
https://drive.google.com//0B7YJIXHJzDESS3BuQV84U3ZkQ/view
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19. Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.
Source: 2015 All India Rank 38 Notes
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Current Affairs:
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