Indian Constitution: Evolution, features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Function, Power and Privileges. Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal Structure: Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein.
Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities -
Panchayati Raj: Public Policy and Governance.
Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on Governance: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.
Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights, SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc.
India's Foreign Policy: International Relations — Important Institutions, Agencies and Fora, their structure and mandate - Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Governments.
