TNPSC Group II exam – UNIT-II: CURRENT EVENTS

(i) History

1. Latest Diary of Events
   • Major national and international events of recent years
   • Important summits, conferences, and meetings
2. National Symbols
   • National flag, emblem, anthem, song, animal, bird, flower, etc.
   • Their significance and history
3. Profile of States
   • Basic information about Indian states: capitals, languages, population, and key statistics
   • Important state-specific events
4. Eminent Personalities and Places in News
   • Current prominent personalities in various fields: politics, sports, arts, etc.
   • Places that have been in the news recently and their significance
5. Sports
   • Major sports events: Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games
   • Achievements of Indian athletes
   • Important sports personalities
6. Books and Authors
   • Recent books that have been published
   • Notable authors and their contributions
   • Awards and recognitions in literature

(ii) Polity

1. Political Parties and Political System in India
   • Major political parties and their ideologies
   • Structure of the Indian political system
   • Recent political developments and elections
2. Public Awareness and General Administration
   • Awareness campaigns and their impact
   • Structure and functioning of public administration in India
3. Welfare Oriented Government Schemes and Their Utility
   • Major welfare schemes: MGNREGA, PMAY, PM-JAY, etc.
   • Objectives, implementation, and impact of these schemes
4. Problems in Public Delivery Systems
   • Challenges in the implementation of government schemes
   • Issues like corruption, inefficiency, and lack of awareness

(iii) Geography

1. Geographical Landmarks
   • Important geographical features and landmarks in India and around the world
   • Recent changes or events related to these landmarks (e.g., natural disasters)

(iv) Economics

1. Current Socio-Economic Issues
   • Recent economic developments and policies
   • Issues like unemployment, inflation, poverty, and their impact
   • Government measures to address these issues

(v) Science

1. Latest Inventions in Science and Technology
   • Recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations
   • Their applications and impact on society
   • Developments in fields like space technology, biotechnology, and information technology

(vi) Prominent Personalities in Various Spheres

1. Arts
   • Important figures in visual arts, performing arts, and music
   • Recent achievements and contributions
2. Science
   • Leading scientists and their recent work
   • Notable contributions to various scientific fields
3. Literature
   • Renowned authors, poets, and playwrights
   • Recent literary works and their significance
4. Philosophy
   • Prominent philosophers and their contributions
   • Recent philosophical debates and publications