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UNIT - I: HISTORY : MODERN INDIA -

Advent of European invasion- Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors - Social reforms and religious movements India since independence -
Characteristics of Indian culture - India - a secular state - Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music - Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu -

Political parties and populist schemes - National renaissance - Early uprising against British rule - 1857 Revolt - Indian National Congress - Emergence of national leaders - Growth of militant movements -Different modes of agitations - Era of different Acts & Pacts - World war & final phase struggle - Communalism led to partition - Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle.

UNIT - II: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Basic concepts of Science- Natural disasters and safeguard measures - Chemistry of ores and metals - Fertilizers,pesticides, insecticides - Biochemistry and biotechnology -
Polymers and plastics - Electrochemistry - Main concepts of life science - Nutrition and dietetics - Respiration - Excretion of metabolic waste - Bio - communication - Govt. policy /organizations on Science and Technology - Role, achievement & impact of Science and Technology -

Energy - self sufficiency - oil exploration - Defence Research Organization - Ocean research and development - Genetics - the science of heredity - Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio - diversity and its conservation - Human diseases, prevention and remedies - Communicable diseases and non - communicable diseases - Alcoholism and Drug abuse - Computer science and advancement - Genetic Engineering - Remote sensing and benefits

UNIT - III: INDIAN POLITY
- Constitution of India - Preamble to the constitution - Salient features of constitution - Union, state and territory - Citizenship - rights and duties - Fundamental rights - Directive principles of state policy - Fundamental duties - Human rights charter -

Union executive - Union legislature - parliament - State executive - State legislature assembly - Status of Jammu & Kashmir - Local government - panchayat raj - Indian federalism - center state relations - Judiciary in India - Rule of law /Due process of law - Emergency provisions - Civil services in India -

Administrative Challenges in a welfare state - Complexities of district administration - Elections - Election Commission Union and State -Official language and Schedule - VIII - Amendments to constitution - Schedules to constitution - Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu.


UNIT - IV: INDIA Vs FOREIGN NATIONS

Indias foreign policy - Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on Indias relations with neighbouring countries and in the region - Security and defence related matters - Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts -The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.

UNIT - V : INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
Earth and universe - Solar system - Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere - Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - rivers in India - Soil, minerals & natural resources - Natural vegetation - Forest & wildlife - Agricultural pattern,

livestock & fisheries - Transport including Surface Transport & communication - Social geography - population - density and distribution - Natural calamities - disaster management - Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal - Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures - Pollution Control.

UNIT - VI : CURRENT AFFAIRS -
National symbols - Profile of states - Defence, national security system and terrorism - World organizations and Pacts and Summits - Latest inventions on science & technology - Eminent personalities & places in news - Sports & games - Books & authors -

Awards & honours - Cultural panorama - Latestb historical events - Policy on environment and ecology - India and its neighbours - Latest terminology - Appointments - who is who? - Latest court verdicts - public opinion -


Problems in conduct of public elections - Political parties and political system in India -Public awareness & general administration - Role of voluntary organizations & govt.- Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility - New economic policy & govt. sector -Mass media & communication

UNIT VII : INDIAN ECONOMY

- Nature of Indian economy ‐ Five ‐ year plan models ‐ an assessment ‐Land reforms & agriculture ‐ Application of science in agriculture ‐ Industrial growth ‐ Capital formation and investment ‐ Role of public sector & disinvestment ‐ Development of infrastructure ‐ National income Public finance & fiscal policy ‐ Price policy & public distribution - Consumerism & Consumer protection ‐

Banking, money & monetary policy ‐ Role of Foreign Direct Investment ‐WTO - Liberalization, globalization & privatization Rural welfare oriented programmes ‐ HRD ‐sustainable economic growth ‐ Economic trend in Tamil Nadu ‐Energy Different sources and development ‐ Finance Commission ‐ Planning Commission ‐National Development Council ‐ Poverty Alleviation Programmes - Impact of global economy on India.

UNIT VIII : SOCIO ECONOMIC ISSUES - Population Explosion ‐ Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu ‐ Child Labour ‐ Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b)Sanitation‐ Rural and Urban (c) Corruption in public life ‐ Anti ‐Corruption measures 7/ 12‐CVC, Lok‐adalats, Ombudsman, CAG. - Illiteracy -Women Empowerment‐ Role of the Government Women Empowerment Social injustice to womenfolk ‐ Domestic violence, dowry menace, sexual assault ‐ Loss of cultural heritage due to economic development ‐Urbanization and its impact on the society ‐ Impact of violence on the growth of the nation - Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence ‐ Regional Disparities ‐Problems of Minorities

Human Rights issues Right to information ‐ Central and State Commission ‐ Faith and conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary and media. Education - Linkage between Education and Economic Growth ‐ Community Development Programme ‐ Employment Guarantee Scheme ‐ Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development ‐ Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare - Government Policy on Health.


UNIT-IX ETHICS AND INTEGRITY:

Emotional Intelligence: Definition - Emotional Intelligence - Organisational success -Acquiring and Improving Emotional Intelligence - Emotional Intelligence and interpersonal behaviour - Emotional Intelligence as Leadership Trait

. Ethics: Meaning and Definition - Professional Ethics - Professional competence - Responsibility - Ethics in work place - Types - Ethical Conduct - Code of conduct - Code of Ethics - Ethics and Public Image - Concept of Conscience - Fundamental

Principles of Ethical and Professional behaviour - Ethical dilemmas and their resolutions - Development of ethical organizational Culture - Moral Values - System of Moral Regulation - Value Orientation - Self Judgment - Self Education - Moral Consciousness - Moral Traits - Role in Administration.

Accountability and Integrity: Concept - Role in Administration - Legal Aspects of Accountability - RTI and Accountability - Accountability and Public Administration -Accountability and Transparency - Constitutional Mechanisms to ensure financial accountability

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