TNPSC GROUP 1 EXAM
The Combined Civil Services Examination Group I (CCSE-I), which is held annually by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), is used to find candidates for the state of Tamil Nadu’s various civil services. For Group 1 posts, TNPSC administers the CCSE-I tests.
| Notification | Details |
|---|---|
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 | 28 March 2024 |
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2024 | 13 July 2024 |
TNPSC Group 1 Online Registration Starts | 28 March 2024 |
TNPSC Group 1 Online Registration Ends | 27 April 2024 |
TNPSC Group 1 Registration Fee | Rs.150/- (valid for 5 years) |
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Examination Fee | Rs.100/- |
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Examination Fee | Rs.200/- |
Tamil Nadu Public Service has released the exam pattern for the recruitment of TNPSC Group 1 of posts that come under the cadre. Different posts include
- Deputy Collector,
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I),
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes),
- Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies,
- Assistant Director of Rural Development,
- District Employment Officer in Tamil Nadu General Service
are included in the TNPSC Group 1. Candidates who want to apply for these posts must be well-versed with the TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam pattern 2024.
TNPSC Group 1 Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
Total Marks
- Prelims: 300 Marks
- Mains: 750 Marks
- Interview: 100 Marks
Exam Duration
- Prelims: 3 hours
- Mains: 3 hours (Paper I) + 3 hours (Paper II) + 3 hours (Paper III) + 3 hours (Paper IV)
Language of Exam – English, Tamil
Mode of Exam – Offline Mode
Mode of Counselling – Offline Mode
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Age Limit
AGE LIMIT (as on 01.07.2024):
Note :
For all the above-mentioned posts, following age concessions are applicable:
- Persons with Benchmark Disability are eligible for age concession upto 10 years over and above the maximum age limit prescribed above.
- For Ex-Servicemen – The Maximum age limit is 55 years for the applicants who belongs to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs. The maximum age limit is 50 years for “Others” (i.e.) applicants not belonging to any of the above said categories.
- Ex-Servicemen who have already been recruited to any class or service or category are not eligible for the above-mentioned age concession.
TNPSC GROUP 1 Exam 2023 Educational qualification
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: (as on 01.07.2024). The results of the qualifying examinations should have been declared on or before this date.
Any Degree ie Applicants should possess a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
Provided that, other things being equal, preference will be given to the applicants, who possess the qualification mentioned against each of the following posts:-
1. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I)
Preferential Qualification : Preference shall be given to candidates who possess National awards for Physical efficiency
2. Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes)
Preferential Qualification : A degree both in Commerce and Law.
3. District Employment Officer
Preferential Qualification : Graduates in Economics / Education / Sociology / Statistics or Psychology and to those with Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science and Experience in Industrial or Personal Management or Labour Welfare.
4. Assistant Director of Rural Development Department
Preferential Qualification : Post Graduate Degree in Rural Service of the Gandhigram Rural Institute, Madurai District, Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Extension, Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sociology.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Group 1 Exam is an offline mode examination which consists of Prelims, Mains and Interview.
Prelims
For the Prelims, the aspirants have to answer 300 marks of 200 multiple-choice questions which carries 1.5 marks for each question with No Negtive Marks. The Prelims syllabus includes
- General Studies – Degree Standard (175 Questions)
- Aptitude and Mental Ability – SSLC standard (25 Questions)
Mains
For the Mains, the aspirants have to answer Paper I, Paper II, Paper III and Paper IV.
- Paper I – Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper (SSLC Standard) – Descriptive Type (100 Marks)
- Paper II – General Studies (Degree Standard) – Descriptive Type (250 Marks)
- Paper III – General Studies (Degree Standard) – Descriptive Type (250 Marks)
- Paper IV – General Studies (Degree Standard) – Descriptive Type (250 Marks)
Note :
1. The Main Written Examination answer sheets of Paper-II, Paper-III and Paper-IV will be evaluated, only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks [40%- i.e., 40 marks] in Paper-I and the marks secured in Paper-I will not be taken into account for ranking.
2. Except the Questions on “Tamil to English translation” all the questions in Paper I should be answered in Tamil only.
3. Paper-II, Paper III and Paper IV has to be answered fully in Tamil or fully in English.
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus
TNPSC GROUP 1 PRELIMS SYLLABUS
Unit 1. GENERAL SCIENCE
i. Physics : Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to
understand the past, present and future. Nature of Universe – Measurement of Physical Quantities – General Scientific Laws in Motion – Force, Pressure and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat and Nuclear Physics in our daily life.
ii. Chemistry : Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Metallurgy and Food Adulterants.
iii. Biology : Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of living organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases, Environment and Ecology
Unit 2. CURRENT EVENTS
(i) History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and authors.
(ii) Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
(iii) Geography – Geographical landmarks.
(iv) Economics – Current socio – economic issues.
(v) Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
(vi) Prominent Personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy.
Unit 3. GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
(i) Location – Physical features – Monsoon, Rainfall, Weather and Climate – Water Resources – Rivers in India – Soil, Minerals and
Natural Resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern.
(ii) Transport – Communication.
(iii) Social Geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, Linguistic Groups and Major Tribes.
(iv) Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.
Unit 4. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA
(i) Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History.
(ii) Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
(iii) Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom.
(iv) India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.
Unit 5. INDIAN POLITY
(i) Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.
(ii) Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj.
(iv) Spirit of Federalism: Centre – State Relationships.
(v) Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law.
(vi) Corruption in Public Life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter.
Unit 6. INDIAN ECONOMY
(i) Nature of Indian Economy – Five year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
(ii) Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
(iii) Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural Welfare Oriented Programmes – Social Problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty.
Unit 7. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
(i) National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar,
Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai
Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore and others.
(ii) Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements.
(iii) Communalism and Partition.
Unit 8. HISTORY, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENTS OF TAMIL NADU
i. History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological Discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
ii. Thirukkural:
a) Significance as a Secular Literature.
b) Relevance to Everyday Life.
c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity.
d) Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism etc.
e) Relevance to Socio – Politico –Economic affairs.
f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural.
iii. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle.
iv. Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement and Principles underlying both these Movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.
Unit 9. DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN TAMIL NADU
(i) Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform
Movements in the Socio – Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
(ii) Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social
Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio – Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
(iii) Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of SocioEconomic Development.
(iv) Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu.
(v) Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
(vi) Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
(vii) e-Governance in Tamil Nadu.
Unit 10. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS
i. Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
ii. Ratio and Proportion.
iii. Simple Interest– Compound Interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
iv. Logical Reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha Numeric Reasoning – Number Series.
TNPSC GROUP 1 MAINS SYLLABUS
Paper-I : Mandatory Tamil Eligibility Paper (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type)
1.(a) Tamil to English Translation
(b) English to Tamil Translation
2. Precis Writing
3. Comprehension
4. Hints Development
5. Essay Writing in Thirukkural
6. Letter writing (Official)
7. Knowledge in Tamil Language
TNPSC Group 1 MAINS Syllabus (Paper I)
Paper-II : General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive Type)
TNPSC GROUP 1 MAINS Syllabus (Paper II)
UNIT- I : Modern history of India and Indian culture
UNIT- II : Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu
UNIT- III : Ethics and Integrity
UNIT- I: MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN CULTURE
Advent of Europeans – Colonialism and Imperialism – Establishment, Expansion and Consolidation of British Rule – Early uprising against British Rule – South Indian Rebellion 1799 – 1801 A.D. – Vellore Rebellion 1806 A.D. – Sepoy mutiny of 1857 A.D. – Indian National Movements – Moderation, Extremism and Terrorism Movements of Indian Patriotism – Significant Indian National Leaders – Rabindranath Tagore, Maulana Abulkalam Azad, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, B.R.Ambedkar and Vallabhai Patel – Constitutional Developments in India from 1773 to 1950 – Second World War and Final Phase of Independence Struggle – Partition of India – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle – Subramanya Siva – Subramania Bharathiyar, V.O.Chidambaranar, C.Rajagopalachariyar, Thanthai Periyar, Kamarajar and others.
Impact of British Rule on Socio-Economic Affairs – National Renaissance Movement – Socio-Religious Reform Movements – Social Reform and Educational Reform Acts.
India since Independence – Salient features of Indian Culture – Unity in Diversity – Race – Language – Religion, Customs and Rituals – India, a Secular State – Organizations for Fine Arts, Dance, Drama and Music.
Emergence of “Social Justice” Ideology in Tamil Nadu – Origin, Growth, Decay and achievements of Justice Party – Socio-Political Movements and its achievements after Justice Party.
Cultural Panorama – National Symbols – Eminent Personalities in Cultural Field – Latest Historical Research Developments in Tamil Nadu – Latest diary of events: National and International Sports & Games ‐ Books & Authors ‐ Awards & Honours – Latest terminology ‐ Appointments ‐ who is who?
UNIT- II: SOCIAL ISSUES IN INDIA AND TAMIL NADU
Population Explosion – Fertility, Mortality – Population Control Programmes – Migration – Poverty – Illiteracy – Dropouts – Right to Education – Women Education – Skill Based Education and Programmes – E-Learning.
Child labour and Child Abuse: Child Education – Child School Dropouts – Child Abuse – Laws to protect Child Abuse – Child Protection and Welfare Schemes.
Sanitation: Rural and Urban Sanitation – Role of Panchayat Raj and Urban Development Agencies in Sanitation Schemes and Programmes.
Women Empowerment: Social Justice to Women – Schemes and Programmes – Domestic Violence – Dowry Menace – Sexual Assault – Laws and Awareness Programmes – Prevention of Violence against Women – Role of Government and NGOs in Women Empowerment – Schemes and Programmes.
Social Changes: Urbanization – Policy, Planning and Programmes in India and Tamil Nadu – Comparative study on Social and Economic indicators – Impact of Violence on Society – Religious Violence – Terrorism and Communal Violence – Causes – Steps to Control and Awareness – Problems of Minorities – Human Rights Issues – Regional Disparities in India – Causes and Remedies. Social Development: Approaches – Models – Policies and Programmes – Linkage between Education and Social Development – Community Development Programmes –Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development – Role of NGOs in Social Development – Education – Health and Human Development – Health Care Problems in India – Children, Adolescents, Women and Aged – Health Policy in India – Schemes – Health Care Programmes in India.
Vulnerable Sections of the population: Problems – Laws and Punishments – Various Welfare Programmes to Vulnerable Sections by State, Central Government and NGOs.
Current Affairs
UNIT-III: Ethics and Integrity
Ethics and Human Interface: Definition and scope of Ethics – Ethics of Indian Schools of Philosophy – Ethics of Thirukkural; Kinds of Ethics: Intuitionism – Existentialism – Duties and Responsibility – Moral Judgements – Moral Absolutism – Moral Obligation.
Attitude: Its Influence and relation with thought and behaviour – Moral and Political attitudes;
Ethics in Public Administration: Philosophical basis of governance and Probity in Governance – Codes of Ethics and Conduct: Primary responsibilities of public service professionals – Transparency of Information sharing and service delivery – Professional and Non-Professional interaction – Potentially beneficial interaction – Maintenance of confidentiality of records – Disclosure of Information – Boundaries of competence – Consultation on Ethical obligation – Ethics and Non-discrimination – Citizen’s Charters – Challenges of corruption – Ethics of Public polity Determination.
Paper-III : General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive Type)
TNPSC GROUP 1 MAINS Syllabus (Paper III)
UNIT- I : Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India
UNIT- II : Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India
UNIT- III : Tamil Society ‐ Its Culture and Heritage
UNIT – I: INDIAN POLITY AND EMERGING POLITICAL TRENDS ACROSS THE WORLD AFFECTING INDIA
Constitution of India
Historical Background – Making of the Indian Constitution – Preamble – Salient features of Indian Constitution – Parts, Articles and Schedules – Amendments – Citizenship.
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties – Directive Principles of State Policy.
Structure, Power and Functions of Governments
Union Government:
Legislature: Parliament – Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
Executive: President, Vice-President – Prime Minister & Council of Ministers – Constitutional Authorities
Judiciary: Supreme Court – Judicial Review – Judicial activism – Latest Verdicts.
State Government:
Legislature: State Legislative Assembly – State Legislative Council.
Executive: Governor – Chief Minister – Council of Ministers.
Judiciary: High Court – District Courts – Subordinate Courts – Tribunals.
Local Government:
Rural & Urban Local Governments -Historical background – 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.
Union Territories: Evolution – Administration.
Federalism: Indian Federal System – Differentiating from other forms of federalism.
Union – State Relations: Legislative, Administrative and Financial Relations.
Indian Administration: Civil Services in India: Historical background – Classification of Civil Services – Central & State Services – Recruitment & Training.
Political Parties: National and Regional – Pressure groups – Public opinion – Mass Media – Social Media– Non – Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Administrative Reforms: Central Vigilance Commission – Anti-Corruption Measures –Lokadalat – Lokayukta – Lokpal – Ombudsman in India – RTI Act – Citizen’s Grievances and Administrative Reform Commission – Administrative Tribunals.
Profile of Indian States: Demography – State Language – Developmental Programmes – e-governance.
India and World: India’s foreign policy – India’s relationship with world countries – Defence and National Security – Nuclear Policy – Terrorism – Human Rights and Environmental issues – International Organisations – Pacts & Summits.
Current Affairs
UNIT – II: ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA
Science and Technology – Role, Achievements and Developments – Their applications and Impacts.
Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts – Oxidation and reduction. Carbon, Nitrogen and their compounds – Chemistry of Ores and Metals – Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides – Polymer and Plastics – Corrosion – Chemistry in everyday life – Energy – Renewable and Non-Renewable – Self sufficiency – Oils and Minerals exploration.
Space Research – Nano Science and Technology – Application of Nano-materials.
Advancements in the fields of Information Technology – Robotics and Automation – Artificial Intelligence – Mobile Communication. Computer system Architecture, Operating System, Computer Networks, Cryptography and Network security, Relational Database Management System, Software Engineering, Image Processing, Machine Learning.
Cropping pattern in India – Organic farming – Agriculture Biotechnology – Commercially available Genetically Modified Crops – Eco, Social impact of Genetically Modified Crops – Intellectual Property Rights, Bio Safety.
Floriculture, Olericulture, Pomology & Medicinal Plants, Conventional & Modern Propagation Technique, Glass House – Hydroponics – Bonsai – Garden features & operations – methods to preserve fruits and vegetables.
Genetic Engineering & its importance in Agriculture – Integrated farming – Vermiculture.
Main concepts of Life Science – the cell – the basic unit of life – classification of living organism – Nutrition and Dietetics – Respiration – blood and blood circulation – Endocrine system – Excretion of metabolic wastes – reproductive system – animals and human-bio communication – Pheromones and allelochemicals – Genetics – science of heredity – Health and hygiene – Human diseases – communicable and non-communicable diseases – preventions and remedies – Alcoholism and drug abuse – Genetic engineering – organ transplantation – Stem Cell Technology – Forensic science –Sewage treatment.
Government policy – Organisations in Science and Technology – Role and Functions – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Ocean Research and Development – Medical Tourism – Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology – Latest inventions in Science & Technology.
UNIT – III: TAMIL SOCIETY – ITS CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Candidates may answer the questions in this unit EITHER in Tamil OR in English.
1) Origin and Development of Tamilian – Palmleaf Manuscript – Document –Archaeological Excavation in Tamil Nadu – Adhichanallur, Arikkamedu, Keeladi, Konthakai, Manalur, Sivakalai etc.
2) Arts, Science and Culture: Literature, Music, Drama and other arts – Science – Culture (Internal and External)
3) Tamil Society and the condition of Business – Sangam Age – Medieval age – Modern Age
4) Growth of Rationalist – Origin and Development of Dravidian Movements in Tamil Nadu – Their contribution in Socio and Economic development.
5) Socio and Cultural life of the modern Tamilian: Caste, Religion, Women, Polity, Education, Economics, Commerce and Relationship with other countries – Tamil Diaspora.
6) Development of modern Tamils: Print – Edition – Translation – Film Industries – Computer and Media.
Paper-IV : General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive Type)
TNPSC GROUP 1 MAINS Syllabus (Paper IV)
UNIT- I : General Geography and Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
UNIT- II : Environment, Bio Diversity and Disaster Management
UNIT- III : Indian Economy – Current economic trends and impact of global economy on India
UNIT-I: GENERAL GEOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TAMILNADU
Earth and Universe: Solar System – Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere.
India and Tamil Nadu: Location – Physical Divisions – Drainage – Weather and Climate: Monsoon, Rainfall – Natural Resources: Soil, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife – Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects – Mineral Resources – Energy Resources – Agriculture: Crops, Livestock, Fisheries, Agricultural Revolutions – Industries – Population: Growth, Distribution and Density – Migration – Races, Tribes, Linguistics and Religions – Trade –Geo Politics: Border Disputes.
Ocean and Sea: Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
Map: Locating features and Places.
Current Affairs
UNIT II: ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem – Ecological succession – Biodiversity conservation: Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India – Biodiversity : Significance and Threats – In situ and Ex situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological
Diversity (CBD) – Biodiversity Act.
Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution and control strategies – Solid and Hazardous waste management – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance – Environmental Auditing.
Sustainable Development: Global Environmental Issues and Management – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets – Climate Change – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu, India and Global scenario – Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Paris Agreement – Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario – Natural calamities, Manmade Disasters – Disaster Management and National Disaster Management Authority – Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction – Environmental Health and Sanitation.
Current Affairs
UNIT III: INDIAN ECONOMY – CURRENT ECONOMIC TRENDS AND IMPACT OF GLOBAL ECONOMY ON INDIA
Features of Indian Economy – Demographical profile of India – National Income – Capital formation – NEP (New Economic Policy) – NITI AYOG – National Development Council.
Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land reforms – New Agricultural Strategy – Green Revolution – Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security– Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural credit & indebtness – WTO & Agriculture.
Industry – Growth ‐ Policy – Role of public sector and disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs. – MSMEs. – Make in India.
Infrastructure in India – Transport System – Energy – Power – Communication – Social Infrastructure – Science & Technology – R&D.
Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs. – Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI & Autonomy.
Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of taxation – GST – Public expenditure – Public debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Policy.
Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA – New Welfare programmes for rural poverty – Unemployment – Inflation – Inflation targeting – Sustainable economic growth – Gender issues.
India’s Foreign Trade – BOP, EX-IM Policy, FOREX Market, FDI; Globalization & its impact – Global economic crisis & impact on Indian economy.
International Agencies – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank – BRICS – SAARC – ASEAN.
Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s economic growth – Demographic profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Industry & entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems – Social Infrastructure – SHGs. & Rural Women empowerment – Rural poverty & unemployment – Environmental issues – Regional economic disparities – Local Government – Recent government welfare programmes.
Current Affairs
