| Sub-Area | Expected Topic / Focus (Nov 2024 β May 15, 2026) | Prelims Application Focus |
|---|---|---|
| CentreβState Relations | Governorβs Discretionary Powers (e.g., withholding assent, summoning the assembly) β Relevant if constitutional conflicts arise. | Focus on Article 200, Article 356, and recommendations of the Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions. |
| Constitutional Ambedments | GST Ambedment(101-CAA), EWS Reservation(103-CAA), Women Reservation Ambedment | Focus on reservation provisions e.g, GST articles 269A, EWS reservation articles 15(6),16(6) |
| Judiciary | Landmark Supreme Court judgments related to electoral reforms, digital rights, and challenges to the Basic Structure doctrine,S.I.R judgment. |
Focus on core constitutional articles
(Articles 14, 19, 21, 32),
the Triple Test (e.g., Puttaswamy case),
and the scope of Judicial Review S.I.R Related articles - RP ACT 1950 [section 13B(2),19,21(3)]. |
| Electoral Reforms | Updates on the powers of the Election Commission, Model Code of Conduct disputes, and the role of State Election Commissions. | Focus on Articles 324, 243K, and 243ZA, and differences between the powers of the ECI and SEC. |
| Governance | Digital Personal Data Protection Act, implementation of new criminal codes (if notified), and citizen-centric governance initiatives such as CPGRAMS. | Focus on key definitions, penalties, overriding provisions, and concepts such as the Right to be Forgotten. |
| Social Justice | Vulnerable sections and related government schemes, recent VB-GRAG Bill, 2025 | Focus on funding pattern, Statutory guarantee to work at rural aeras,enhancement of manual days from 100 to 125 days for rural people. |