Syllabus for RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Examination : rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in Public Service Commission

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SYLLABI : RAS/RTS Comb. Comp. Exam
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
** Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues.
** Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration
** Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
** Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts.
** Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local Dilects
** Rajsathani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.
** Religious Movements, Saints& Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
** Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.

Indian History :
Ancient & Medieval Period:
** Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India
** Major Dynasties, Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions, Prominent Movements.

Modern Period:
** Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present)- significant events, personalities and issues.
** The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country.
** Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th century.
** Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

Geography of World and India
World Geography:
** Wildlife and Bio-diversity.
** International Waterways.
** Major Industrial Regions.

Geography of India:
** Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions.
** Agriculture and Agro based Activities.
** Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil & Gas, Atomic minerals.
** Transportation– major transport corridors.

Geography of Rajasthan :
** Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions.
** Natural Resource of Rajasthan-
** Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife and Bio-diversity
** Major irrigation projects.
** Mines and Minerals.
** Population.
** Major Industries and Potential for Industrial Development.

Indian Constitution, Political System &Governance :
** Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution :
Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935, Constituent Assembly, Nature of Indian Constitution; Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State, Fundamental Duties, Federal Structure, Constitutional Amendments, Emergency Provisions, Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L.) and Judicial Review.
** Indian Political System and Governance :
** Nature of Indian State, Democracy in India, Reorganization of States, Coalition Governments, Political Parties, National Integration.
** Union and State Executive; Union and State Legislative, Judiciary
** President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Planning Commission, National Development Council, Central Vigilence Commission (CVC), Central Iinformation Commission , Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
** Local Self Government & Panchayati Raj
** Public Policy & Rights
** National Public Policy as a welfare state.
** Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan :
** Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission.
** Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy :
Basic Concepts of Economics :
** Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development
** Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration
** Stock Exchange and Share Market
** Fiscal and Monetary Policies
** Subsidies, Public Distribution System
** e-Commerce
** Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism

Economic Development & Planning :
** 5 Year Plans – Objectives, Strategies and Achievements.
** Major Sectors of Economy- Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.
** Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization

Human Resource and Economic Development :-
** Human Development Index
** Poverty and Unemployment:- Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes.

Social Justice and Empowerment:-
Provisions for Weaker Sections.
Economy of Rajasthan :
** Macro overview of Economy.
** Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues.
** Growth, Development and Planning.
** Infrastructure & Resources.
** Major Development Projects.
** Programmes and Schemes- Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers.