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Trend Analysis of Socio-Economic Development

Economy forms an important part of the Civil Services Examination. Economy as a subject is divided as Core Economy and Socio-Economic Development.

Socio-Economic Development part covers the concepts such as poverty, unemployment, economic and social development programmes and policies, etc.

Hence for better understanding and reading, we have divided Economy into two parts.

Broad topics which are covered in the Socio-Economic Development are as follows:

1.      Concept of Development

2.      Human development

3.      Social Development

4.      Sustainable Development

5.      Poverty

6.      Unemployment

7.      Inequality

8.      Inclusive Growth

9.      Programmes and Policies

If we analyse the previous year questions, certain sub-sections are frequently asked in the paper such as – Objectives of government programmes and policies, concept of poverty and unemployment.  

How to Prepare

The syllabus mentioned for the Prelims examination is in brief and does not define underlined topics or sub-topics needed for clearing the examination.

Hence in this process students end up in reading many books and materials. They fail to understand what to read, from where to read and how much to read.

It has also been seen that students prefer readymade materials available in the market rather than the books.

Significance of reading books:

·  Helps in better understanding

·  Helps in the development of broader outlook and learning of many micro-topics

·  Helps in the enhancement of comprehension skill.

Books important for the preparation of Socio-Economic Development are:

Note: In IAS HELPDESK, we are providing the books, videos and sample questions at one stop so that a student may concentrate in the attainment of knowledge rather than busy in accessing different materials.