Important Topics for UPSC Mains 2023

by Vajiram & Ravi

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Important Topics for UPSC: Crucial subjects and themes for the UPSC examination pertain to the subjects and areas of significance within the Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC. The curriculum encompasses an extensive array of subjects, and being aware of those that are pivotal can substantially influence a candidate's prospects of success. Here, the important topics for Mains 2023 are categorised paperwise and subjectwise, which would provide ease to the aspirants while going through them. Along with the Static topics, a list of the most important current affairs topics is also provided to interrelate them.

Important Topics for UPSC Mains 2023

The IAS syllabus is extensive and might overwhelm many candidates. Developing a lucid comprehension of the important topics for UPSC aids them in refining their preparation approach and prevents wastage of effort on less pivotal areas.

General Studies I

Indian Heritage and Culture; and History and Geography of the World and Society:

1	Literature - Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, Sangam, Mughal, etc.	14	Vijayanagar Empire
2	Art and Architecture - IVC, Mauryan, Gupta, Dravidian, Mughal, etc.	15	Socio-religious Reforms
3	Geography - physical features, natural resources, phenomena like volcanism, etc.	16	Mountbatten Plan
4	Indian Society - features, issues, etc.	17	Indian Independence Act, 1947
5	Rowlatt Act	18	Land Revenue System
6	Civil Disobedience Movement	19	Home Rule Movement
7	Modern India - Personalities, Events, etc.	20	Revolt of 1857
8	Indian Freedom Struggle - several stages, leaders, etc.	21	Partition of Bengal
9	Gandhi-Irwin Pact	22	Charter Acts - 1813, 1833, etc
10	Second Round Conference	23	Government of India Act, 1919
11	World History - revolutions, World Wars, Cold War, etc.	24	First Round Conference, 1930
12	Government of India Act, 1935	25	Khilafat Movement
13	Quit India Movement	26	Non-Cooperation Movement

General Studies II

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations:

1	Constitution of India — historical underpinnings, evolution, etc	11	Government Policies
2	Constitution of other countries like USA, UK, Japan, etc.	12	NGOs, SHGs, etc
3	Separation of Powers - Organs of Government	13	Welfare schemes for vulnerable groups
4	Union and States - federalism, etc	14	Health, Education, and Human Resources
5	Parliament and State legislatures - functions, powers, etc	15	Poverty and Hunger issues
6	Judiciary - their structure, roles, etc	16	Governance, transparency, e-governance
7	Pressure Groups - RSS, AIKS, etc	17	Civil services
8	Voting laws, RPA 1950,‘51 etc	18	Bilateral, regional, and global partnerships
9	Constitutional Bodies - UPSC, ECI, etc	19	Indian Diaspora
10	Statutory and Quasi-judicial bodies - NHRC, etc	20	Global Institutions - UN, WTO, etc

General Studies III

Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management:

1	Indian Economy - planning, resource mobilization, employment, etc	16	IT, Computers and Space Technology
2	Growth and Development	17	Robotics, Nanotechnology and Biotechnology
3	Inclusive Growth	18	Intellectual Property Rights
4	Government budgeting	19	Environment - conservation, pollution, degradation, etc
5	Major crops and cropping patterns	20	Environmental Impact Assessment
6	Irrigation types - Drip, Sprinkler, etc	21	Disaster Management
7	Farm subsidies - PMKISAN, etc	22	Internal Security
8	Food Security and MSP	23	Extremism and Role of External Actors
9	Animal Rearing	24	Communication Networks
10	Food Processing Industry	25	Cyber Security
11	Land Reforms	26	Money-Laundering
12	Liberalization and Industrial Policy	27	Border Area Security
13	Infrastructure - Road, Energy, etc	28	Organized Crime
14	Investment Models - BOT, HAM, etc	29	Terrorism
15	Science and Technology - developments	30	Security forces, agencies, etc. - BSF, NIA, CBI, etc

General Studies IV

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude:

1	Ethics and Human Interface	16	Conscience
2	Essence, Determinants, and Consequences of Ethics in Human Actions	17	Accountability
3	Dimensions of Ethics in Private and Public Relationships	18	Ethical Governance
4	Human Values from Leaders' Lives, Role of Family, Society, and Education	19	Ethical Issues in International Relations
5	Attitude	20	Corporate Governance
6	Influence of Attitude on thought, behaviour, moral, political, and social aspects	21	Probity in Governance
7	Aptitude and Foundational Values	22	Transparency
8	Values for Civil Service	23	Right to Information
9	Integrity, Impartiality, Objectivity, Dedication, Empathy	24	Codes of Ethics
10	Emotional Intelligence	25	Codes of Conduct
11	Moral Thinkers from India and worldwide	26	Work Culture
12	Ethics in Public Administration	27	Quality Service
13	Public/Civil Service Values	28	Public Funds' Utilization
14	Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas	29	Corruption Challenges
15	Ethical Guidance from Laws, Rules, etc	30	Case Studies on the above issues

Important Topics for UPSC Prelims

Though there are several important topics for USPC Prelims and Mains that overlap, here is the list of topics that are more significant from the UPSC Prelims perspective. The important topics for UPSC Prelims are given below:

1	Artemis Accords	16	Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO)
2	High Seas Treaty	17	30 Years of Project Elephant
3	Official Visit of PM Modi to Egypt	18	MeerKAT Telescope
4	PM Modi’s State Visit to the USA	19	International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA)
5	Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)	20	Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR)
6	India’s New Parliament Building	21	Article 371F
7	Washington Declaration	22	Dabba Trading
8	NITI Aayog’s State Health Index	23	Logistic Performance Index 2023
9	Enemy Property	24	Geographical Indication Tag
10	National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)	25	SATHI Portal
11	Uttaramerur Inscription	26	Nifty REITs and InvITs Index
12	Thirunelly Temple	27	Kudmis’ Agitation In Bengal And Jharkhand For Scheduled Tribe Status
13	Pushkaralu Festival	28	Buy Mid-Day Meal Pulses From NAFED, Centre Tells States
14	3200 Phaethon	29	Bihan Mela
15	TeLEOS-2 & Lumelite-4	30	Angel Tax

Places on Map in News

1	Kakhovka Dam	11	Reunion Islands	21	Gulf of Oman I
2	Orkney Islands	12	Chagos Archipelago	22	Hemis Monastery
3	Batagaika Crater	13	Al-Hakim mosque	23	Kalesar National Park
4	Strait of Hormuz	14	Kilauea Volcano	24	Channapatna
5	Democratic Republic of Congo	15	Diego Garcia Island	25	Kamchatka Peninsula
6	Ubinas Volcano	16	Abohar wildlife sanctuary	26	Khartoum
7	Ranjit Sagar Dam	17	Adi Kailash	27	Nevado del Ruiz volcano
8	Pangong Tso	18	Santiniketan	28	Nathu La
9	Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary	19	Sittwe Port	29	Port of Haifa
10	Puttaparthi	20	Coco Islands

FAQs on Important Topics for UPSC

What should I study for UPSC Mains 2023?

Study the syllabus comprehensively, focusing on important topics for UPSC from subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science and Technology, Environment, and Current Affairs. Solve previous year's papers to get an idea about the pattern in which questions are framed.

Which topics are important for UPSC Prelims?

The vital topics for UPSC Prelims include Indian National Movement, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography, General Science, Environment, Current Affairs, Art and Culture, History of India, World History, Technology, Indian Society, and Logical Reasoning. A thorough understanding and coverage of these subjects are essential for success in the examination.

Which Current Affairs Topics Are Important for UPSC Mains 2023?

The significant current affairs topics for UPSC Mains 2023 encompass Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) Waves, LIGO-India Project, Human Genome Project, Model Prisons Act, National Medical Devices Policy 2023, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and other evolving international relations.

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Important Topics for UPSC Mains 2023

by Vajiram & Ravi