Syllabus for Civil Services Preliminary Exam: CSAT
The syllabus for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is divided into two papers: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT - Civil Services Aptitude Test). Here's a detailed overview of the syllabus for each paper: ### General Studies Paper I: 1. **Current events of national and international importance:** This includes events from the fields of politics, economy, science and technology, environment, sports, etc. 2. **History of India and Indian National Movement:** Topics cover ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history along with the freedom struggle and the contributions of various leaders. 3. **Indian and World Geography:** It includes physical, social, and economic aspects of geography such as landforms, climate, population, resources, industries, transport, etc. Both Indian and world geography are covered. 4. **Indian Polity and Governance:** This section covers the Constitution of India, polit