ghlj;jpl;lk; bghJj; jkpH; (bfhs;Fwptifj; njh;tpw;F)

v!;/v!;/vy;/rp/ juk; gFjp ? (m) [ ,yf;fzk;

1/ bghUj;Jjy;: ? bghUj;jkhd bghUisj; njh;t[ bra;jy;; (ii) g[fH; bgw;w E}y; E}yhrphpah;

2/ bjhlUk; bjhlh;g[k; mwpjy; (i) ,j;bjhluhy; Fwpf;fg;bgWk; rhd;nwhh; (ii) milbkhHpahy; Fwpf;fg;bgWk; E}y;

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ePf;Fjy; kug[g; gpiHfs;. tGt[r; brhw;fis ePf;Fjy; - gpwbkhHpr; brhw;fis ePf;Fjy;

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bgah;. bjhHpw; bgaiu - cUthf;fy; 12/ mfu thpirg;go brhw;fisr; rPh; bra;jy; 13/ brhw;fis xG;FgLj;jp brhw;bwhluhf;Fjy; 14/ bgah;r;brhy;ypd; tifawpjy; 15/ ,yf;fzf; Fwpg;gwpjy; 16/ tpilf;nfw;w tpdhitj; njh;e;bjLj;jy; 17/ vt;tif thf;fpak; vdf; fz;blGJjy; 18/ jd;tpid. gpwtpid. bra;tpid. brag;ghl;L tpid thf;fpa;fisf;

fz;blGJjy; 19/ ctikahy; tpsf;fg;bgWk; bghUj;jkhd bghUisj; njh;e;;bjGJjy; 20/ vJif. nkhid. ,iag[ ,tw;Ws; VnjDk; xd;iwj; njh;e;bjGJjy;

gFjp ? (M) ,yf;fpak;

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2/ mwE}y;fs; ehyoahh;. ehd;kzpf;foif. gHbkhHpehD}W. KJbkhHpf;fh;rp.

jphpfLfk;. ,d;dh ehw;gJ. ,dpait ehw;gJ. rpWg;rK:yk;. Vyhjp. Xsitahh; ghly;fs; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;. gjpbdz;fPH;f;fzf;F E}y;fspy; gpw bra;jpfs;/

3/ fk;guhkhazk; ? bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs; nkw;nfhs;fs;. gh tif. rpwe;j bjhlh;fs;/

4/ g[wehD}W ? mfehDW. ew;wpiz. FWe;bjhif. I;FWE}W. fypj;bjhif bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;. nkw;nfhs;fs; motiuaiw. vl;Lj;bjhif. gj;Jg;ghl;L E}y;fspy; cs;s gpw bra;jpfs;/

5/ rpyg;gjpfhuk;?kzpnkfiy?bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;. nkw;nfhs;fs;;. rpwe;j

bjhlh;fs; cl;gphpt[fs; kw;Wk; Ik;bgUk;?I;rpW; fhg;gpa;fs; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;/

6/ bghpag[uhzk; ? ehyhapu jpt;tpag;gpuge;jk; ? jpUtpisahlw; g[uhzk; ?

njk;ghtzp ? rPwhg;g[uhzk; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;/

7/ rpw;wpyf;fpa;fs;

jpUf;Fw;whyf;Fwt;rp ? fyp;fj;Jg;guzp ? Kj;bjhs;shapuk;. jkpH;tpL J}J ? ee;jpf;fyk;gfk;. tpf;fpuknrhHd; cyh. Kf;Tlw;gs;S. fhtor;rpe;J. jpUnt;flj;je;jhjp. Kj;Jf;FkhuRthkp gps;isj; jkpH;. bgj;jynfk; Fwt;rp. mHfh; fps;istpLJ}J. ,uh$uh$d; nrhHd; cyh bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;/

8/ kndhd;kzpak; ? gh;rhyp rgjk; ? Fapy; ghl;L ? ,ul;Lw

bkhHpjy;; (fhsnkfg;g[yth; ?mHfpa brhf;fehjh; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs);;

9/ ehl;Lg;g[wg;ghl;L ? rpj;jh; ghly;fs; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;/

10/rka Kd;ndhofs; mg;gh;. rk;ge;jh;. Re;juh;. khzpf;fthrfh;. jpUK:yh;. Fynrfu MH;;thh;. Mz;lhs;. rPj;jiyr; rhj;jdhh;. vr;/V/fpUc&;z gps;is. ckWg;g[yth; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;. nkw;nfhs;fs;. rpwg;g[g; bgah;fs;/

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jkpH; mwph;fSk; jkpH;j; bjhz;Lk;

1/ ghujpahh;. ghujpjhrd;. ehkf;fy; ftph;. ftpkzp njrpf tpehafk; gps;is bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;. rpwe;j bjhlh;fs;. r[pwg;g[g; bgah;fs;/

2/ kug[f;ftpij ? Koaurd;. thzpjhrd;. Rujh. fz;zjhrd;.

cLkiyehuhazftp. gl;Lf;nfhl;il fy;ahzRe;juk;. kUjfhrp bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;. milbkhHpbgah;fs;/

3/ g[Jf; ftpij ? e/gpr;rK:h;j;jp. rp/R/bry;yg;gh. jUK rptuhK. gRta;ah. ,uh/kPdhl;rp. rp/kzp. rpw;gp. K/nkj;jh.

16/ jkpH;bkhHpapy; mwptpay; rpe;jidfs; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;

17/ jkpH; kfsphpd; rpwg;g[ ? md;dp bgrz;l; mk;ikahh;. K:tY}h; uhkhkph;jj;jk;khs;;. lhf;lh;/Kj;Jyl;Rkp bul;o/ tpLjiyg; nghuhl;lj;jpy; kfsph; g;F (jpy;iyaho ts;spak;ik. uhzp k;fk;khs;)

18/ jkpHh; tzpfk; ? bjhy;ypay; Ma;t[fs; ? flw; gaz;fs;; ? bjhlh;ghd

bra;jpfs; 19/ cznt kUe;J ? neha; jPh;f;Fk; K:ypiffs; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs;

20/ rkag; bghJik czh;j;jpa jha[khdth;. ,uhkyp;f mofshh;. jpU/tp/ fy;ahz Re;judhh; bjhlh;ghd bra;jpfs; ? nkw;nfhs;fs;.

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DDeessccrriippttiivvee TTyyppeeI.RoleandimpactofscienceandTechnologyintheDevelopmentofIndiaandTamilNadu.

NatureofuniverseGeneralscientific lawsScientific instrumentsInventionsanddiscoveries ScienceglossaryPhysicalquantities,standardsandunitsMechanicsandpropertiesofmatterForce, motion and energyHeat, light and soundMagnetism, electricity and electronics Elements and compounds Acids, bases and saltsOxidation and reductionCarbon, nitrogenandtheircompoundsFertilizerspesticides,insecticidesMainconceptsoflifescienceThecellbasicunitof lifeClassificationof livingorganismNutrition anddieteticsRespiration BloodandbloodcirculationEndocrinesystemReproductivesystemAnimals,plantsandhumanlifeGovt.policyorganizationson Scienceand TechnologyRole,achievement &impact ofScienceand technologyEnergy self sufficiency oilexplorationGenetics thescienceofheredityEnvironment,ecology,healthandhygiene,BiodiversityanditsconservationHumandiseases,preventionandremediesCommunicablediseasesandnoncommunicablediseasesAlcoholismandDrugabuseComputerscienceandadvancement

II.AdministrationofUnionandStateswithspecialreferencetoTamilNadu

State government organization structure, functions and control mechanismDistrictadministrationroleinpeopleswelfareorientedprogrammesIndustrialmapofTamilNadurole of state governmentPublic Services role of recruitment agenciesState finance resources,budgetandfinancialadministrationUseof ITinadministration egovernanceinthe StateNatural calamities Disaster Management Union and State Social welfare GovernmentsponsoredschemeswithreferencetoTamilNaduRelationshipbetweenStateandUnionIndustrial map of India Public Services role of recruitment agencies in UnionGovernmentSocialwelfaregovernmentsponsoredschemesbyGovernmentofIndia

III.SocioEconomicIssuesinIndia/TamilNadu

Population Explosion Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu Child LabourEconomicIssues (a)Poverty (b)SanitationRuralandUrban(c)Corruptioninpublic

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life Anti Corruption measures CVC, Lokadalats, Ombudsman, CAG.IlliteracyWomenEmpowermentRoleof theGovt. inWomenEmpowerment Social injustice towomenfolk Domestic violence, dowry menace, sexual assaultImpact of violence onthe growth of the nation Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence.HumanRights issuesRight to information Central and State Commission.Education Linkage between Education and Economic GrowthCommunity DevelopmentProgrammeEmployment Guarantee SchemeSelf Employment and EntrepreneurshipDevelopmentRoleofN.G.OsinSocialWelfareGovt.PolicyonHealth.

IV.CurrentissuesatNationalLevelV.CurrentissuesatStateLevel

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TOPICSFOROBJECTIVETYPEUNITIGeneralscience:Physics Universe General Scientific laws Scientific instruments Inventions anddiscoveriesNational scientific laboratoriesScience glossaryMechanics andpropertiesofmatterPhysicalquantities,standardsandunitsForce,motionandenergyelectricityand Magnetism electronics & communications Heat, light and soundAtomic andnuclearphysicsSolidStatePhysicsSpectroscopyGeophysics Astronomyandspacescience.

ChemistryElementsandCompoundsAcids,basesandsaltsOxidationandreduction Chemistry of ores and metals Carbon, nitrogen and their compoundsFertilizers,pesticides, insecticidesBiochemistry and biotechnologyElectrochemistryPolymersandplastics

BotanyMainConceptsoflifescienceThecellbasicunitoflifeClassificationoflivingorganismNutrition and dieteticsRespirationExcretion of metabolic wasteBiocommunication

ZoologyBloodandbloodcirculationEndocrinesystemReproductivesystemGeneticsthescienceofheredityEnvironment,ecology,healthandhygiene,BiodiversityanditsconservationHuman diseases, prevention and remediesCommunicable diseases andnon communicable diseasesAlcoholism and drug abuseAnimals, plants and humanlife

UNITII.CurrentEvents

HistoryLatestdiaryofeventsNationalNationalsymbolsProfileofStatesDefence,national security and terrorismWorld organizationspacts and summitsEminentpersons&placesinnewsSports&gamesBooks&authorsAwards&honoursCulturalpanoramaLatest historical events India and its neighbours Latest terminologyAppointmentswhoiswho?

Political Science Indias foreign policy Latest court verdicts public opinion ProblemsinconductofpublicelectionsPoliticalpartiesandpoliticalsysteminIndiaPublic awareness&General administrationRoleofVoluntaryorganizations&Govt.,Welfareorientedgovt.schemes,theirutility

GeographyGeographicallandmarksPolicyonenvironmentandecology

EconomicsCurrentsocioeconomicproblemsNeweconomicpolicy&govt.sector

Science Latest inventions on science & technology Latest discoveries in HealthScienceMassmedia&communication

UNITIIIGeographyEarthandUniverseSolarsystemAtmospherehydrosphere,lithosphereMonsoon,rainfall,weatherandclimateWaterresourcesriversinIndiaSoil, minerals & natural resourcesNatural vegetationForest & wildlifeAgricultural

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pattern, livestock & fisheriesTransport & communicationSocial geography populationdensityanddistributionNaturalcalamitiesdisastermanagementClimatechangeimpactandconsequencesmitigationmeasuresPollutionControl

UNIT IV History and culture of India Prehistoric events Indus valleycivilizationVedic, Aryan and Sangam ageMaurya dynastyBuddhism and JainismGuptas,DelhiSultans,MughalsandMarathasAgeofVijayanagaramandthebahmanisSouth Indian historyCulture and Heritage of Tamil peopleAdvent of EuropeaninvasionExpansion and consolidation of British ruleEffect of British rule on socioeconomic factorsSocial reforms and religious movementsIndia since independenceCharacteristics of Indian cultureUnity in diversity race, colour, language, customIndiaas secular stateOrganizations for fine arts, dance, drama, musicGrowth ofrationalist, Dravidian movement in TNPolitical parties and populist schemes Prominent personalities in the various spheres Arts, Science, literature andPhilosophy Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar ,M.S.Subbulakshmi,RukmaniArundelandJ.Krishnamoorthyetc.

UNITVINDIANPOLITY ConstitutionofIndia PreambletotheconstitutionSalient featuresof constitution Union, Stateand territory Citizenshiprightsamendduties Fundamental rights Fundamental duties Human rights charter Unionlegislature Parliament State executive State Legislature assembly Status ofJammu&KashmirLocalgovernmentpanchayatrajTamilNaduJudiciaryinIndia Rule of law/Due process of law Indian federalism center state relations EmergencyprovisionsCivilservices inIndiaAdministrativechallenges inawelfarestate ComplexitiesofdistrictadministrationElectionsElectionCommissionUnionandStateOfficiallanguageandScheduleVIIIAmendmentstoconstitutionSchedulesto constitution Administrative reforms& tribunals Corruption in public life Anticorruption measures Central Vigilance Commission, lokadalats, Ombudsman,Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Right to information Central and StateCommissionEmpowermentofwomenVoluntaryorganizationsandpublicgrievancesredressalConsumerprotectionformsUNITVIINDIANECONOMYNatureofIndianeconomyFiveyearplanmodelsan assessment Land reforms & agriculture Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth Capital formation and investmentRole of public sector &disinvestmentDevelopmentofinfrastructureNationalincomePublicfinance&fiscalpolicyPricepolicy&publicdistributionBanking,money&monetarypolicyRoleofForeignDirect Investment (FDI) WTOglobalization & privatization Ruralwelfareoriented programmes Social sector problems population, education, health,employment,povertyHRDsustainableeconomicgrowthEconomictrendsinTamilNadu Energy Different sources and development Finance Commission PlanningCommissionNationalDevelopmentCouncil

UNITVIIINDIANNATIONALMOVEMENTNationalrenaissanceEarlyuprisingagainst British rule1857 Revolt Indian National Congress Emergence of nationalleadersGandhi,Nehru,Tagore,NetajiGrowthofmilitantmovementsDifferentmodesof agitationsEra of different Acts & PactsWorld war & final phase struggle Communalism led to partition Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC,Periyar,Bharathiar&OthersBirthofpoliticalparties/politicalsysteminIndiasinceindependence

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UNITVIIIAPTITUDE&MENTALABILITYTESTS Conversionof informationtodata Collection, compilation and presentation of data Tables, graphs, diagramsParametric representation of dataAnalytical interpretation of data SimplificationPercentageHighestCommonFactor(HCF)LowestCommonMultiple(LCM)RatioandProportionSimple interestCompound interestAreaVolumeTime and WorkBehavioral ability Basic terms, Communications in information technology ApplicationofInformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)Decisionmakingandproblemsolving

Logical Reasoning Puzzles Dice Visual Reasoning Alpha numeric ReasoningNumberSeriesLogicalNumber/Alphabetical/DiagrammaticSequences

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UNIT I .ModernhistoryofIndiaandIndianculture AdventofEuropean invasionExpansionandconsolidationofBritishrule EffectofBritishruleonsocioeconomic factors Socialreformsandreligiousmovements Indiasince independenceCharacteristicsof Indianculture Unity in diversity race, colour, language, custom India a secular state Organizationsforfinearts,dance,drama,musicGrowthofrationalist,DravidianmovementinTamil Nadu Political parties and populist schemes National renaissance Early uprisingagainstBritishrule1857RevoltIndianNationalCongressEmergenceofnationalleadersGandhi,Nehru,Tagore,NetajiGrowthofmilitantmovementsDifferentmodesofagitationsEraofdifferentActs&PactsWorldwar&finalphasestruggleCommunalismledtopartitionRoleofTamilNaduinfreedomstruggleRajaji,VOC,Periyar,Bharathiar&Others

UNIT 2.GeneralAptitude&MentalAbility Conversion of information to data Collection,compilationandpresentationofdataTables,graphs,diagramsParametricrepresentationofdataAnalyticalinterpretationofdataPercentageHighestCommonFactor (HCF) Lowest CommonMultiple (LCM) Ratio and Proportion Simpleinterest Compound interest Area Volume Time and Work Probability InformationtechnologyBasicterms,CommunicationsApplicationofInformationandCommunicationTechnology (ICT) Decisionmaking and problem solving Basics inComputers/Computerterminology.

UNIT 3.RoleandimpactofscienceandtechnologyinthedevelopmentofIndiaand TamilNadu. Nature of universe General scientific laws Scientific instruments Inventions and discoveries National scientific laboratories Science glossary Physicalquantities,standardsandunitsMechanicsandpropertiesofmatterForce,motionandenergyHeat, lightandsoundMagnetism,electricityandelectronicsAtomicandnuclearphysics AstronomyandspacescienceElementsandcompoundsAcids,basesandsaltsOxidationandreduction Carbon, nitrogenand their compounds Natural disasters safeguardmeasures Chemistry of ores and metals Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides Biochemistry andbiotechnologyPolymersandplasticsElectrochemistryMainconceptsof lifescienceThecellbasicunitoflifeClassificationoflivingorganismNutritionanddieteticsRespirationExcretionofmetabolicwasteBiocommunicationBloodandbloodcirculationEndocrinesystemReproductivesystemAnimals,plantsandhumanlifeGovt.policy/organizationsonScienceandTechnologyRole,achievement&impact ofScienceandTechnologyEnergyself sufficiency oil exploration Defence Research Organization Ocean research anddevelopmentGeneticsthescienceofheredityEnvironment,ecology,healthandhygiene,Bio diversity and its conservation Human diseases, prevention and remedies CommunicablediseasesandnoncommunicablediseasesAlcoholismandDrugabuseComputerscienceandadvancementGeneticEngineeringRemotesensingandbenefits

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UNITIIndianpolityandemergingpoliticaltrendsacrosstheworldaffectingIndiaandGeographyofIndia

Indianpolity Constitution of India Preamble to the constitution Salient features ofconstitutionUnion,stateandterritoryCitizenshiprightsanddutiesFundamentalrightsDirective principles of state policy Fundamental duties Human rights charter UnionexecutiveUnionlegislatureparliamentStateexecutiveStatelegislatureassemblyStatusof Jammu & Kashmir Local government panchayat raj Indian federalism center staterelationsJudiciaryinIndia Ruleoflaw/DueprocessoflawEmergencyprovisionsCivilservices in India Administrative Challenges in a welfare state Complexities of districtadministration Elections Election Commission Union and State Official language andScheduleVIIIAmendmentstoconstitutionSchedulestoconstitution

a. EmergingpoliticaltrendsacrosstheworldaffectingIndiaForeignAffairswith special emphasison Indias relationswithneighbouring countriesand inthe region Security and defence related matters Nuclear policy, issues and conflictsTheIndianDiasporaanditscontributiontoIndiaandtheworld.

b. GeographyofIndiaEarthanduniverseSolarsystemAtmosphere,hydrosphere,lithosphereMonsoon,rainfall,weather andclimateWaterresources rivers in India Soil,minerals&natural resources Natural vegetation Forest&wildlife Agricultural pattern, livestock& fisheries TransportincludingSurfaceTransport & communication Social geography population densityanddistribution Naturalcalamities disastermanagement Bottomtopographyof Indianocean,Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal Climate change impact and consequences mitigationmeasuresPollutionControl

CandidatesmaychoosetoanswerEITHERtheTamilquestiononlyinTamilORtheEnglishquestion onlyinEnglish. CandidateswritinginEnglishshalliftheychoosetoanswertheTamilquestion,writeonlyinTamil

2.Tamillanguage,TamilsocietyitscultureandHeritage/EnglishLanguage

1. ehfhPfKk; gz;ghLk; - jkpoh; Njhw;wKk; gutYk;

2. gz;ilj; jkpoh; tho;tpay; rpe;jidfs; - tPuk> fhjy;> mwk;> mwf;Nfhl;L topghLfs; kw;Wk; rlq;FKiwfs;.

3. jkpoh; rkaKk; gz;ghl;L newpKiwfSk; - irtk;> itztk;

4. jkpoh; gz;ghl;Lf; fiyAk;> ehfhPfKk; - ,ay;> ,ir> ehlfk;> Xtpak;> kUj;Jtk;> rpw;gk;> ehl;Lg;Gwf; fiyfs;.

5. jw;fhy tho;tpy; jkpoh; r%f tho;f;if rhjp> rkak;> ngz;fs;> murpay;> fy;tp> nghUspay;> tzpfk;> ntspehl;Lj; njhlh;Gfs;.

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EnglishLanguageSkills

1. Prciswriting.2. Essaywritingoncurrentissues.3. Comprehensionofagivenpassageandansweringquestionsthereupon.

3. AdministrationofUnionandStateswithspecialreferencetoTamilNadu

State government organization structure, functions and control mechanism DistrictadministrationroleinpeopleswelfareorientedprogrammesIndustrialmapofTamilNadurole of state government Public Services role of recruitment agencies State finance resources,budgetandfinancialadministrationUseofITinadministrationegovernanceintheStateNaturalcalamitiesDisasterManagementUnionandStatestrategicplanningintheState SocialwelfareGovernmentsponsoredschemeswithreferencetoTamilNaduUniongovernmentorganizationstructure,functionsandcontrolmechanismRelationshipbetweenStateandUnionIndustrialmapofIndiaroleofUniongovernmentPublicServicesroleofrecruitmentagenciesinUnionGovernmentUnionfinanceresources,budgetandfinancialadministration Use of IT in administration egovernance in Union Government SocialwelfaregovernmentsponsoredschemesbyGovernmentofIndia

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I.Currenteventsofnationalandinternationalimportance

Latestdiaryofeventsnational/internationalNationalsymbolsProfileofstatesDefence,national security and terrorism Geographical landmarks World organizations pacts andsummitsLatestinventionsonscience&technologyEminentpersonalities&placesinnewsSports&gamesBooks&authorsAwards&honoursCulturalpanoramaLatesthistoricalevents Policy on environment and ecology India and its neighbours Natural disasters safeguardmeasuresLatestterminologyAppointmentswhoiswho?IndiasforeignpolicyLatestcourtverdictspublicopinionProblemsinconductofpublicelectionsPoliticalpartiesandpolitical system in India Public awareness&general administration Roleof voluntaryorganizations&govt. Welfareorientedgovt.schemes,theirutility Neweconomicpolicy&govt.sectorMassmedia&communication

2.CurrentEconomicTrends:IndianeconomyandImpactofglobaleconomyonIndia

a.IndianeconomyNatureofIndianeconomyFiveyearplanmodels anassessmentLandreforms&agricultureApplicationofscienceinagricultureIndustrialgrowthCapitalformation and investment Role of public sector & disinvestment Development ofinfrastructure National income Public finance & fiscal policy Price policy & publicdistributionConsumerism&ConsumerprotectionBanking,money&monetarypolicyRoleofForeignDirectInvestmentWTOLiberalisationglobalization&privatizationRuralwelfareorientedprogrammesHRDsustainableeconomicgrowthEconomictrendinTamilNaduEnergy Different sources and development Finance Commission Planning Commission NationalDevelopmentCouncilPovertyAlleviationProgrammes.

b.ImpactofglobaleconomyonIndia

ImpactoftheEconomicCrisisonIndia:(a)OffshootofGlobalizedEconomy(b)AspectsofFinancialTurmoilinIndiaCapitalOutflowImpactonStockandForexMarketImpactontheIndianBankingSystemImpactonIndustrialSectorandExportProspectImpactonEmploymentImpactonPoverty(c)IndianEconomicOutlook.

IndiasCrisisResponsesandChallenges:(a)StateofEconomyinCrisisTimes(b)RBIsCrisisResponse(c)GovernmentsCrisisResponse(d)TheRisksandChallengesMonetarypolicyFiscalPolicyFinancialstability

TheOptionsAhead:DiversifyingExportsBoostingDomesticConsumptionEnhancingPublicSpendingGeneratingEmploymentProvisioningcredittoProductiveSectorsNeedforStructuralReformsIncreasedpurchasingpowerofthepeople.

3.SocioEconomicIssuesinIndia/TamilNaduPopulationExplosionUnemploymentissues in India & Tamil Nadu Child Labour Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b)SanitationRuralandUrban(c)CorruptioninpubliclifeAntiCorruptionmeasuresCVC, Lokadalats, Ombudsman, CAG. Illiteracy Women Empowerment Role of theGovernmentWomenEmpowermentSocialinjusticetowomenfolkDomesticviolence,dowrymenace,sexualassaultLossofculturalheritageduetoeconomicdevelopment

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Urbanization and its impact on the society Impact of violence on the growth of thenationReligiousviolence,TerrorismandCommunalviolenceRegionalDisparitiesProblemsofMinoritiesHumanRightsissuesRighttoinformationCentralandStateCommission Faith and conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary and media. Education Linkage between Education and Economic Growth. CommunityDevelopment Programme Employment Guarantee Scheme Self Employment andEntrepreneurshipDevelopmentRoleofN.G.OsinSocialWelfareGovernmentPolicyonHealth.

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