How Should I Prepare for the Prelims GS Polity’s Three New Topics?

The content of the GS paper’s Polity segment has included three new topics in 2011. They are - Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues in Polity. Let us discuss some of the strategies for the preparation of the Indian Polity and Governance for the 2011 PT Exam.

In Public Policy, you need to study about the structure, processes of Public Policy and the initiatives taken to facilitate it, and the criticisms of it. In this segment, you have to study about the organizations associated with the structure of Public Policy.

In the Panchayati Raj section, you have to study the Panchayati Raj System thoroughly. The developments that took place in India in the past are also to be covered in studies. You are also supposed to study the initiatives taken by the Indian government for the betterment of the Panchayati Raj System and their effects on the prevailing society etc.

In Rights Issues, you need to study the Government initiatives taken regarding the rights and problems related to Women, Children, Orphans, Old men etc. In addition to these, it is necessary to study about the other burning problems of the society such as Corruption, Immorality, harassment etc.