Powerful tips to crack IAS Exam 2020: 10 Important topics

This guide will help you prepare a strategy for IAS exam taking into account an integrated approach for Prelims and Mains. You should know the important topics for civil services exam Prelims and Mains.HistoryModern Indian History , Ancient and Medieval History, Indian Culture.GeographyGeography is divided into three parts - Physical, Economic and Human Geography.

Important sub-topics of physical geography include geophysical phenomena like earthquakes, Tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclone etc. Another very important aspect of physical geography for Prelims is Maps. You can expect anywhere between 4-8 map-based questions in Prelims. EconomyPlanning, growth, development, resource mobilization and employmentBudgetingWTO issues like farm subsidies, patent regime, minimum support prices ,etc, BankingEconomic fundamentals for prelims

PolityBasic structure of Constitution Amendments and SchedulesBasic knowledge of Articles for PrelimsLatest judgements of Supreme Court and High Courts for MainsParliamentary processesScienceDiseases and treatments for PrelimsLatest discoveries and technologiesInventions and discoveries of Nobel prize winners for Prelims and MainsDevelopments and their applications and effects in everyday lifeIT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

Ecology and EnvironmentConservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessmentDisaster and disaster managementDifferent summits and protocols relating to environment for PrelimsClimate change and effectsEndangered speciesEthics, Integrity, Aptitude and Decision MakingEthics, Integrity, and Aptitude topics of Mains and Decision Making topic of Prelims are related. For sound judgement (decision making), you should possess sound ethics, high integrity and aptitude. From this premise follow other topics in Mains like Emotional intelligence concepts, Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public Administration, Probity in Governance. Also you will be presented with case studies in Mains presenting a unique situation and your values and administrative skills will be evaluated in the answers.

International AffairsIndia and its neighboursBilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interestsUnited Nations Organization (UNO)Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interestsIndian diasporaGeneral AwarenessPersons in newsBooks and authorsAchievements of Indians in different sportsHighest, tallest, biggest

Prepare Some Topics RegularlySome topics will need to be prepared almost on daily basis. These topics include:Current AffairsGeneral KnowledgeMaps using AtlasMental Ability