brief overview of the IAS exam syllabus

 The IAS (Indian Administrative Service) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. The exam is conducted in three stages: the Preliminary Exam, the Main Exam, and the Interview. Here is a brief overview of the IAS exam syllabus:

1. Preliminary Exam:

   • General Studies Paper I: Current events, Indian history, Indian and world geography, Indian polity and governance, economic and social development, environmental ecology, biodiversity, and climate change.
   • General Studies Paper II (CSAT): Comprehension, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, problem-solving, general mental ability, basic numeracy, and English language comprehension.

2. Main Exam:

   • Paper I: Essay
   • Paper II: General Studies I – Indian heritage and culture, history, and geography of the world and society.
   • Paper III: General Studies II – Governance, constitution, polity, social justice, and international relations.
   • Paper IV: General Studies III – Technology, economic development, biodiversity, environment, security, and disaster management.
   • Paper V: General Studies IV – Ethics, integrity, and aptitude.
   • Paper VI & VII: Optional Subject Paper 1 & 2

3. Interview: Personality test assessing the candidate’s suitability for a career in the civil services.

The detailed syllabus for the IAS exam is available on the official website of the UPSC.