Current Affairs and General Awareness for All Competitive Exams of India: APPSC Groups Exams

GROUP-I EXAM

ANDHRA PRADESH STATE CIVIL SERVICES EXAM INCLUDES

APPSC GROUP-I

Group I is one of the competitive exam conducted by APPSC for recruitment to various civil service posts under the Executive cadre in various AP government departments. Various posts filled under Group I will be like

Deputy collector

Deputy Superintendent of police

Commercial tax officer

Municipal commissioner-grade II

Assistant prohibition & Excise Superintendent

Regional transport officer

District B.C welfare officer

Divisional Fire Officer

Administrative officer/Lay secretary & Treasurer

Mandal parishad Development Officer (MPDO)

and various other posts in Accounts, jails department. All these posts are not filled every year, they are notified according to govt requirement.

EXAM PATTERN

Exam will include three stage process

1. Preliminary exam

2. Mains exam

3. Interview stage

The prelims exam will be for 150 marks consisting of 150 objective type Questions without any negative marking.

SUBJECTS FOR PRELIMS EXAM

Current Affairs & General awareness

India, world and A.P. Geography

Indian and A.P History

Indian Polity

Indian Economy and A.P economy

Disaster Management

General Science

Mental Ability

APPSC GROUP-I EXAM PREVIOUS YEARS PRELIMS EXAM (2012 to 2000) DETAILED ANALYSIS

Subject wise questions pattern

	Subject	2012	2010	2008	2004 Supple	2004	1999	1995	1994	1991	1988	1984
1	General science	25	26	26	18	24	51	25	24	28	30	20
2	Current Affairs & G.k	21	36	24	40	26	31	25	24	31	30	25
3	India, World & A.P Geography	25	23	26	23	25	16	12	18	7	10	12
4	Indian Polity	8	4	11	4	15	14	16	25	9	10	11
5	Economy	11	18	11	14	10	6	12	9	7	10	11
6	Indian & A.P History	25	27	27	26	25	17	30	25	37	26	38
7	Mental ability	20	16	25	25	25	15	30	25	31	30	30
8	Disaster management	15	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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SUBJECT WISE SYLLABUS

1. Current Affairs & General awareness

Must be aware with all the affairs of International, national and State importance in all aspects covering Political, Economical, Geographical, Sports, conferences, important days

First in India and World

First in Science and Technology

Largest In India

Appointments in India 2012

Miss World and Universe

Important office Holders of World Organizations

Revolutions & Names and Books & Authors

Indian States & Folk Dance

Geographical Epithets

Largest, Tallest and Smallest In the World

Month wise Important Days

Famous valleys of World

Major Mountains of the World

Indian Cabinet Ministers Updated

Chief Ministers and Governors of India

List of office Holders Category

Union Budget 2012-13

Economic Survey of India

London Olympics highlights

Countries & their parliaments

Countries, Capitals, Currency,

India 15^th census 2011

List of Important Awardees

List of Chief Justices of India

List of chief Election commissioners of India

Attorney Generals of India

Solicitor General’s of India

List of High courts & their chief Justices

T20 World cup 2012 highlights

This section carries around 35 Questions. This is remarkable

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India, world and A.P. Geography

4. Indian and World Geography with focus on AP geography

Physical features of India & AP,landforms & their evolution, drainage basins,climate,soils,natural vegetation and wild life,population census (growth,density,migration,sex ratio, occupation structure, education),economic activity in agriculture,industry,tourism,trade,transportation,services.

In case of world geography focus on climate regions vegetation, mountains, major drainage basins,industrial centers (manufacturing & minerals),agricultural producers,trade centers.

Topics covered under Indian geography are useful in Section- III (Development & Environment problems) 2,3 chapters under Paper- IV

Suggested Reading:

NCERT Text books: Class 6 to 10 (Social Science) and Class 11 and 12 (Geography)
Good School Atlas: Please make sure AP information is mentioned in it.
AP State Syllabus: class 6 to 10 Social sciences (These books are good ,refer them for AP relevant content in geography and economics)

Indian and A.P History

History of India includes history especially cultural (arts, language & literature,architecture), political and economic aspects from ancient,medieval and up to 1857 revolt. Indian national movement includes the personalities who shaped social reforms and freedom movement.

Topics under History of India are covered under Section-I (History & Cultural Heritage of 20th Century India) of Paper II (Mains)

AP Indian National movement includes the social reformers of 19th and 20th centuries , Andhra leaders during national movement, sociocultural awakening in Telengana, Vandemataram movement,Hyderabad State congress, Role of communists,socialists, Anti nizam struggle and Integration of Hyderabad state.

Topics under AP Indian national movement are covered under Section-II(Social & Cultural history of AP) in 3,4,5 chapters of paper II (Mains)

Suggested Reading:

NCERT Text books Social Sciences (class 6 to 10) and History(11 and 12th class)
Ancient India , Medieval India (NCERT reference books for class 11 and 12): R.S. Sharma (you need to buy in bookshop)
Modern India Bipin Chandra

Download state syllabus Indian history study material:

Ancient &medieval India

Modern India

History & culture of AP: P Raghunadha Rao (To cover AP Indian National Movement)

Indian Polity and Economy

5.Indian polity and economy

Constitutional developments,preamble,Fundamental rights,Directive principles, fundamental duties, legislative, administrative & financial relations between union and states,constitutional bodies,planning commission,bicameral legislatures at union and state level,Supreme court/High court jurisdiction and writs,Interstate/Zonal councils,constitutional amendments, basic structure theory,Emergency provisions,panchayat raj model, 73rd and 74th amendments implementation,welfare provisions for SC/ST/OBC,Human rights/women/minorities SC/ST commissions and SC/ST atrocities act.

The above topics are covered under Section- III(General overview of constitution) of paper II(Mains).

For starters in Indian Economy I suggest you read the NCERT class 9 [Social Sciences, Economics] ,class 10 [social sciences, understanding Economic Development],class 11 Economics books to get complete idea about economy and how it works. You can download these books at http://ncertbooks.prashanthellina.com/ All this material is enough to get through prelims and also useful for mains. Most importantly daily read the Finance section in newspaper(telugu/english) to get the current affairs aspects in economy.

Sectoral changes in Indian economy(GDP and workforce) since economic reforms,Recent five year plan allocations,Poverty and unemployment estimates,Household consumption estimates (NSSO 66th Round),Latest Economic survey and union budget, HDI report,13th finance commission report,national income (base year changes), inflation, GDP/GNP and national income concept,Fiscal deficit, Rail budget,Various social and poverty alleviation programs,Millennium development goals , JNNURM, Income tax slabs, GST,financial,tax reforms,Capital market,Rupee convertibility,various committees on industrial development,FRBM act implementation,India’s biggest trading partners,current account, capital account,monetary policy of RBI, fiscal policy of govt etc.

Topics under Indian economy are covered under Section- I(Planning in India & Indian economy) of paper III(Mains) which are useful even for current affairs.

Suggested Reading: Booklet from MGR Publications

Indian Polity : M laxmikanth
Indian Economy —-Dutt& sundaram
Bharata ardhika vyavastha- samasyalu

Telugu academy competitive exam book

General Science

This is studied under Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science & Technology

Biology:

Cell structure,living organisms classification,life processes of plants and animals (nutrition,digestion, respiration, circulatory system,blood, excretion), control &coordination(nervous system, eyes,ears),endocrine system & reproduction,digestive enzymes,hormones,vitamins,infectious diseases,natural resources management(air, water, soil pollution,wetlands, forestry, wildlife)applications of biology(plant breeding, animal breeding, pesticides, bio fertilisers, biotechnology,stem cells),Institutions of National importance.

Topics covered are useful in Section- II ( Modern trends in Life sciences) chapters 3,4,5 in Paper -IV (Mains)

Chemistry:

Physical and chemical changes,Atoms and molecules,Acids,bases and salts,metals and non metals,fibers,periodic table classification,carbon compounds(hydrocarbons, polymers),bio molecules(carbohydrates,proteins,fats),nuclear fission, nuclear fusion,breeder reactors, metallurgy.

All the above topics are the areas one need to look into but the scope of questions in exam may or may not be limited to above topics.

Physics:

Force & pressure,Friction,gravitation,solar system,mechanics(newton laws, centripetal,centrifugal forces,projectiles,angle of banking,potential & kinetic energy),liquids(capillarity,surface tension, viscosity),Sound,Heat,light,Electricity, Magnetism,satellites, modern physics (atomic energy, radio activity,cosmic, x rays, visible spectrum),Nuclear,space technology in India(latest happening in these areas)

Science & Technology

Submarines, ISRO launches, Space applications, DAE, DRDO tests,Antarctic/Arctic expeditions,super computers,Science congress, IT applications, Renewable energy.

Topics covered here are useful in Section- I (Role of S&T in development of India) of paper- IV (Mains)

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission – APPSC conducts Group 2 exam for various vacancies in A.P State Government Departments. Bachelor Degree is the minimum educational qualification.

Group II is one of the competitive exam conducted by APPSC for recruitment of various posts under the Executive and non executive cadre in various AP government depts. Various posts filled under group II will be like
Deputy Tahsildar
Assistant Commercial tax officer
Municipal commissioner-grade III (i.e, smaller municipalities)
Prohibition & Excise SI
Extension officer in Panchayat raj
and other section officer, junior assistant positions.

Written Examination: The written examination conducted by APPSC is of objective type mode which includes Paper I, II & III. Paper I consists of General Studies, Paper II consists of Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh & General overview of the Indian Constitution and Paper III consists of Planning in India and Indian Economy. Each Paper carries 150 marks and its time duration is 2: 30 hours. The minimum qualifying marks for candidates is given below…
I. SC/ST/PH Candidates: 135 Marks
II. BC Candidates: 157.5 Marks
III. Others: 180 Marks
As per new rules issued by Government interviews will be conducted only for Executive posts and for non executive posts.
Interview/Document Verification: Only those candidates who qualify in the Written Examination by being ranked high & also based on the rule of reservation will be considered. The minimum qualifying marks for selection are OCs 40%, BCs 35%, SCs, STs & PHs 30% or as per rules. The minimum qualifying marks are relax able in the case of SC/ST/BC & PHs on the discretion of the Commission. The candidates will be selected and allotted to Service/ Department as per their rank in the merit list and as per Zonal preference along with he/she must be medically fit for allotment of candidates against the vacancies available. Candidates have to produce Original documents and other particulars for verification as and when required and called for.

Syllabus for exam

PAPER-1

GENERAL STUDIES

1. General Science

2. Current Events of National and International Importance.

3. History of India and Indian National Movement. India and World Geography.

4. General Mental Ability.

5. Questions on General Science will cover General appreciation and understanding of science

including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well

educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline. In

current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested. In

History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social,

economic and political aspects. Questions on Indian National Movement will relate to the

nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of Nationalism and

attainment of independence. In geography emphasis will be on geography of India. Questions

on geography of India will relate to physical, social and economic geography of the country,

Including the main features of the Indian agricultural and natural resources. On general mental

ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.

6. DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Source: CBSE Publications)

a. Concepts in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India / State of A.P.

b. Earth quakes / Cyclones / Tsunami / Floods / Drought – causes and effects.

c. Manmade disasters - Prevention strategies.

d. Mitigation strategies / Mitigation measures.

PAPER-II

(i) SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADESH

1. The Satavahanas and their contribution – social structure – Ikshvakus and their cultural

contribution; Buddhism and Jainism; The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi – their socio-cultural

contribution – growth of Telugu language & Literature.

2. Socio- Cultural and Religious conditions in Andhra Desha between first and fifteenth

centuries of the Christian Era.

3. Establishment of British Rule – 1857 Revolt and its impact on Andhra and Hyderabad

Socio-cultural awakening ; Adi-Andhra/Dalit and Justice/self – respect movements; Growth

of Nationalist Movement in Andhra between 1885 and 1947 – Role of socialists –

communists – anti-zamindari-kisan movements.

4. Asafjahi Dynasty – socio-cultural awakening in Telangana -Adi-Hindu Movement – Nizam

Rashtra Janasangham – Andhra Mahasabha – Andhra Saaraswata Parishat – Hyderabad

State Congress and Vandemataram Movement.

5. Growth of Leftist / Communist Movement and Telangana People’s Armed Struggle –

Ittehadul-Muslimeen – Razakars-anti-Nizam Struggles and end of Nizam’s Rule. Integration

of Hyderabad State into Indian Union – Formation of Andhra Pradesh – Important historical

events after 1956.

(ii) GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

1) Salient features of the Indian Constitution – Preamble, Fundamental Duties, Fundamental

Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and their relationship.

2) Distinctive features of Indian Federation - Distribution of Legislative Powers between the

Union and the State; Relative roles of Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.

3) Community development experiment – 3 tier model of Panchayat Raj – 73rd and 74th

amendments and their implementation.

4) Welfare Mechanism in India: Provisions for Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Minorities;

Reservations for SC, ST and Backward Classes; Prevention of SC and ST Atrocities Act;

National and State SC and ST Commission; Women’s Commission; National and States

Minorities Commission and Human Rights Commission.

5) Unicameral and Bicameral Legislatures – Functions and crises of accountability, decline of

legislature.

PAPER-III

PLANNING IN INDIA & INDIAN ECONOMY

1) Planning in Indian Economy – Socio-economic objectives and outlays of 5 year plans –

Major controversies of planning in India – Alternative strategies – Goals and achievements –

shortfall of different plans – Planning in the market – Major reforms/policy changes effect

from 1991.

2) Broad fiscal, monetary, industrial trade and agricultural policies, objectives, rationale,

constraints and effects.

3) Geographic size – Endowment of natural resources, population; size composition quality

and growth trends – occupational distribution – effect of British rule with reference to drain

theory and Laissez faire Policy.

4) Money banking and public finances – concept of money and measures of money supply

velocity of money banks and credit creation, determination of price level – inflation, its

causes and remedies , finance budget – taxes and non-tax revenue.

5) Meaning and measurements of growth- growth distribution and welfare, characteristics of

under development, stages of development, sources of growth capital – human capital,

population, productivity, trade and aid, growth strategies – types of average measures –

dispersion-correlation-index numbers ; types, uses and limitations.

CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN RURAL SOCIETY WITH

SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ANDHRA PRADESH

1. National Income & Main sectors of Economy, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), Per capita

income and HDI (Human Development Index) as measures of development. Relative

contribution of agriculture to income and employment in the recent four decades of AP.

2. Five year plans of AP – Outlays, Finance in public sector plan and resource allocation

pattern in the recent five year plan.

3. Need for and aims of land reforms in AP – Structure of land holdings in AP. Forest, sown

and irrigated area in AP. Cropping pattern. Sources of Agricultural finance in AP –

Agricultural subsidies.

4. Growth and structure of Industries in Andhra Pradesh , factories, small and tiny sectors,

their comparison , growth , weaknesses and problems- Institutional and non-institutional –

growth and structure of cooperatives in Andhra Pradesh – Share of cooperatives in total

credits – adequacy and problems.

5. Structure of Agricultural outputs – administered prices including support and procurement

prices – Public Distribution System in AP ; Service sector of AP – importance, composition

and growth with special reference to transport and communication, tourism and information

and biotechnology.

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Paper	Subject	No of Questions	Duration	Max Marks
I	General Studies	150	150 Minutes	150
II	Secretarial Abilities	150	150 Minutes	150