RAS Mains Paper I: History, Economics, Sociology

Pre-historic culture and ancient historic sites

Political & cultural achievements of rulers (up to 18th century)

Revenue and administrative systems, changing patterns

19th-20th century: 1857 revolt, peasant/tribal movements, political awakening, integration

Art & Culture: performing/fine arts, handicraft, architecture, monuments

Folk music, folk dances, folk stories, folk lores

Fairs and festivals

Tribes and their traditions

Heritage sites and tourism in Rajasthan

Rajasthani language and literary works

Indian heritage: fine art, performing art, architecture, literature (Indus to British era)

Religious movements and philosophy (ancient & medieval)

British policies: political, economic, administrative unification

Indian National Movement: stages, streams, contributors

Socio-religious reform movements (19th-20th century), intellectual awakening

Renaissance and Reformation

American War of Independence, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Russian Revolution

Nazism in Germany, Fascism in Italy

Growth & development concepts, HDI, climate change, environmental degradation

Agriculture: productivity, land reforms, finance, marketing, food security, food processing

Industry: policy, reforms, globalization, liberalization, privatization, MSMEs

Service sector & infrastructure: energy, transportation, communication

International trade, balance of payments, foreign aid & investment

Public finance: Union budget, revenue/expenditure, deficit, public debt, fiscal policy, Finance Commission

RBI, monetary management, banking & financial reforms

Economic indicators: SDP, per capita income, inclusive growth, Viksit Rajasthan 2047, SDGs

State budget, fiscal management

Agriculture: production, water resources, irrigation, animal husbandry, farmer welfare schemes

Rural development, Panchayati Raj, State Finance Commission

Industrial development: investment promotion, MSMEs, petroleum resources

Infrastructure: power, transportation, PPP, externally aided projects

Human resource: health, education, unemployment, poverty eradication

Good governance, digital transformation

Caste & class: concepts, changing dimensions

Secularization, urbanization, modernization, globalization

Karma, Dharma, Purushartha, Ashram system

Family, marriage, elderly, disabled in modern society; cyber crime, social media impact

Dowry, divorce, corruption, poverty, prostitution, unemployment, drug addiction

General management: concept, skills, levels, functions, MBO, decision making

Organizational behavior: perception, motivation, group dynamics, culture

Marketing: mix (product, pricing, promotion, distribution), digital marketing

HRM: planning, recruitment, selection, training, appraisal, modern trends

GAAP, accounting concepts, accounting standards

Financial statements, analysis techniques, cash flow, responsibility/social accounting

Computerized accounting, software packages

GST basics