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State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC) Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies examined in State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC) — 4 chapters, 15 topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies in State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC), not a summary of it.
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National and International Current Affairs
4 topics- Government Policies, Schemes and Reports
- International Relations and India's Foreign Policy
- Awards, Honours and Important Personalities
- Sports, Books, Authors and Cultural Events
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State Current Affairs
3 topics- State Government Schemes and Policies
- Important State-Level Events and Appointments
- State Sports, Awards and Achievements
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History and Culture of the State
4 topics- Ancient and Medieval History of the State
- Role of the State in the Freedom Struggle
- Art, Architecture, Fairs and Festivals of the State
- Folk Traditions, Languages and Literature of the State
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Indian Heritage and Culture
4 topics- Art Forms: Music, Dance and Painting
- Architecture and Sculpture Through the Ages
- Literature, Philosophy and Religious Traditions
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies flashcards for State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC)
18 of 51 cards from the Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme designed to do?
It provides financial incentives to companies on incremental sales of products manufactured in India, to boost domestic manufacturing, attract investment, and reduce import dependence across sectors like electronics, pharma, and textiles.
Which flagship scheme aims to provide piped drinking water to every rural household, and by what target year?
Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal), launched in 2019, aiming to provide functional tap water connections to every rural household.
What is the objective of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?
To provide multi-modal connectivity and integrated infrastructure planning by bringing 16+ ministries onto a single digital platform for coordinated, holistic development.
What does the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme provide?
Health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to eligible poor and vulnerable families.
Which annual report ranks Indian states on ease of doing business, and who publishes it?
The Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) ranking, published by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
What is the goal of the PM Vishwakarma scheme launched in 2023?
To support traditional artisans and craftspeople (18 trades) with collateral-free credit, skill training, modern tools, and market linkage.
What does the term 'Neighbourhood First' refer to in India's foreign policy?
India's policy of giving priority to developing strong, friendly relations with its immediate South Asian neighbours such as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
What is the 'Act East Policy' of India?
India's strategic initiative to strengthen economic, strategic, and cultural ties with Southeast Asian and East Asian countries (ASEAN and beyond), upgraded from the earlier 'Look East Policy' in 2014.
Name the four member countries of the QUAD grouping.
India, United States, Japan, and Australia.
What is BIMSTEC and what regions does it connect?
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation; it links South Asian and Southeast Asian countries (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand).
What is the SAGAR doctrine in India's maritime foreign policy?
'Security and Growth for All in the Region' - India's vision for cooperation, security, and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean Region.
India is a founding member of which group alongside Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa, later expanded in 2024?
BRICS - which expanded to include countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.
What is the highest civilian award of India?
The Bharat Ratna.
In ascending order of precedence, name India's four civilian honours.
Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and Bharat Ratna (highest).
What is the highest peacetime military gallantry award in India?
The Ashoka Chakra.
What is the highest wartime gallantry award in India?
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC).
Which award is India's highest honour in the field of literature, given by the Sahitya Akademi-related Jnanpith trust?
The Jnanpith Award.
Which is India's highest award for sporting excellence?
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna).
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Planning Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies for State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC)
Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies is about 10% of the State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC) syllabus by topic count — 15 of 145 topics, spread over 4 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 10 hours.
The heaviest chapters are National and International Current Affairs (4 topics), History and Culture of the State (4 topics), Indian Heritage and Culture (4 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies (State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC)) FAQ
What is in the State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC) Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies syllabus?
Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies is split into 4 chapters — National and International Current Affairs, State Current Affairs, History and Culture of the State and Indian Heritage and Culture, containing 15 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies for State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC)?
4 chapters. Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies accounts for about 10% of the topics in the whole State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC) syllabus (15 of 145).
How long should I spend on Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies for State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC)?
Budget around 10 hours for a first pass through Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 15 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for State PSC (e.g. BPSC / UPPSC / MPSC) Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies?
Yes — a 51-card Current Affairs and State-Specific Studies deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.