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Paper I notes
2 General Science & Technology 80
- 2.1 Physics in everyday life 7 Read here
- 2.2 Chemistry in everyday life 4
- 2.3 Living world, cell and genetics 5
- 2.4 Human body systems 5
- 2.5 Nutrition, diseases and vaccines 5
- 2.6 Health schemes and institutions 3
- 2.7 Space programme: organisation, rockets and satellites 4
- 2.8 Space missions 5
- 2.9 Defence technology 7
- 2.10 Nuclear technology 6
- 2.11 Biotechnology 7
- 2.12 Computers, communication and Digital India 3
- 2.13 Emerging technologies 6
- 2.14 Cyber security and cyber laws 3
- 2.15 Energy: conventional and renewable 7
- 2.16 Intellectual property rights 3
3 History of India & AP 359
- 3.1 Ancient India
- 3.1.1 Prehistoric India 4
- 3.1.2 Indus Valley Civilisation 6
- 3.1.3 Vedic age 7
- 3.1.4 Mahajanapadas and the rise of Magadha 4
- 3.1.5 Buddhism, Jainism and heterodox sects 7
- 3.1.6 Mauryan empire 7
- 3.1.7 Post-Mauryan period 7
- 3.1.8 Sangam age 3
- 3.1.9 Gupta age 6
- 3.1.10 Post-Gupta India and Harsha 3
- 3.1.11 Southern kingdoms c. 300–750 CE 5
- 3.1.12 Ancient art and architecture 5
- 3.1.13 Ancient literature 6
- 3.1.14 Science and learning 4
- 3.1.15 Society, economy and foreign accounts 6
- 3.1.16 Cholas and the Deccan powers 4
- 3.2 Medieval India
- 3.2.1 Tripartite struggle and the Rajputs 4
- 3.2.2 Arab and Turkish invasions 3
- 3.2.3 Delhi Sultanate: dynasties 7
- 3.2.4 Sultanate administration, economy and culture 4
- 3.2.5 Vijayanagara and Bahmani 8
- 3.2.6 Regional kingdoms 3
- 3.2.7 Bhakti and Sufi movements 8
- 3.2.8 Sikh Gurus 2
- 3.2.9 Mughal empire: rulers 8
- 3.2.10 Mughal administration, economy and culture 6
- 3.2.11 Marathas 5
- 3.2.12 Later Mughals and successor states 4
- 3.2.13 Medieval travellers and culture 4
- 3.3 British rule & reform movements
- 3.3.1 Advent of the Europeans 4 Read here
- 3.3.2 British conquest and expansion 8
- 3.3.3 Governors-General and Viceroys 8
- 3.3.4 British administration 6
- 3.3.5 Land revenue and economic impact 8
- 3.3.6 Education and press 5
- 3.3.7 Civil, tribal and peasant revolts 6
- 3.3.8 Revolt of 1857 4
- 3.3.9 Socio-religious reform movements 13
- 3.4 Indian National Movement
- 3.4.1 Rise of nationalism and the early Congress 6
- 3.4.2 Swadeshi to Home Rule 1905–1919 9
- 3.4.3 Gandhi and the mass movements 1917–1922 5
- 3.4.4 Towards Purna Swaraj 1923–1939 8
- 3.4.5 Freedom and partition 1939–1947 10
- 3.4.6 Post-independence consolidation 9
- 3.5 Andhra history & culture
- 3.5.1 Prehistory and early Andhra 2
- 3.5.2 Satavahanas 5
- 3.5.3 Buddhism and Jainism in Andhra 3
- 3.5.4 Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins and Pallavas 4
- 3.5.5 Eastern Chalukyas and Chalukya-Cholas 6
- 3.5.6 Kakatiyas 7
- 3.5.7 Musunuri Nayaks and the Reddi kingdoms 3
- 3.5.8 Vijayanagara in Andhra 4
- 3.5.9 Temples and architecture of Andhra 2
- 3.5.10 Qutb Shahis of Golconda 3
- 3.5.11 Asaf Jahis of Hyderabad 3
- 3.5.12 Telugu language and classical literature 9
- 3.5.13 Modern Telugu literature 5
- 3.5.14 Performing arts, crafts and festivals 3
- 3.6 Andhra in the freedom movement & state formation
- 3.6.1 European companies in Andhra 4
- 3.6.2 Colonial revenue and economy in Andhra 4
- 3.6.3 Social reform in Andhra 6
- 3.6.4 Press and library movements 3
- 3.6.5 Freedom movement in Andhra 9
- 3.6.6 Andhra Mahasabha and Andhra State 6
- 3.6.7 Visalandhra and the formation of Andhra Pradesh 5
- 3.6.8 Andhra Pradesh 1956–2014 4
4 Geography of India & AP 180
- 4.1 Physical geography basics
- 4.1.1 Universe, solar system and the Earth 8
- 4.1.2 Interior of the Earth and plate tectonics 9
- 4.1.3 Rocks and geomorphology 10
- 4.1.4 Atmosphere, temperature, pressure and winds 9
- 4.1.5 Weather systems and world climates 10
- 4.1.6 Oceanography 9
- 4.1.7 Biogeography and soils of the world 5
- 4.2 Physiography & drainage of India
- 4.2.1 Location, extent and geological structure 3 Read here
- 4.2.2 Physiography 11
- 4.2.3 Drainage systems 12
- 4.3 Climate, soils & vegetation
- 4.3.1 Climate and monsoon 10
- 4.3.2 Soils, natural vegetation and wildlife 10
- 4.4 Agriculture, resources & industries
- 4.4.1 Agriculture 11
- 4.4.2 Minerals and energy resources 9
- 4.4.3 Industries and industrial regions 7
- 4.5 Transport & population
- 4.5.1 Transport and communication 5
- 4.5.2 Population and settlements 10
- 4.5.3 Population and settlements 3
- 4.6 Andhra Pradesh geography
- 4.6.1 Location, regions and districts 3
- 4.6.2 Physiography, Eastern Ghats and coast 4
- 4.6.3 Rivers and irrigation projects 6
- 4.6.4 Climate and soils 3
- 4.6.5 Agriculture, irrigation and fisheries 3
- 4.6.6 Forests, wildlife and tourism 5
- 4.6.7 Minerals, energy, industries and ports 5
5 Indian Polity & Governance 126
- 5.1 Constitution: making, features & rights
- 5.1.1 Historical background 5 Read here
- 5.1.2 Making of the Constitution 4
- 5.1.3 Salient features and Preamble 5
- 5.1.4 Amendment and basic structure 4
- 5.1.5 Union and its territory 3
- 5.1.6 Citizenship 3
- 5.1.7 Fundamental Rights 15
- 5.1.8 DPSP and Fundamental Duties 4
- 5.2 Union & State government
- 5.2.1 Union executive 9
- 5.2.2 Parliament 10
- 5.2.3 State executive and legislature 5
- 5.3 Judiciary
- 5.3.1 Judiciary 7
- 5.4 Federalism & local government
- 5.4.1 Centre–State relations 5
- 5.4.2 Local government 7
- 5.5 Constitutional bodies, elections & special provisions
- 5.5.1 Constitutional bodies 7
- 5.5.2 Statutory and non-constitutional bodies 6
- 5.5.3 Elections 6
- 5.5.4 Emergency, special provisions and schedules 7
- 5.6 Governance, public policy & e-Governance
- 5.6.1 Governance, public policy and e-Governance 8
- 5.6.2 Computers, communication and Digital India 1
- 5.6.3 RTI Act 2005 and Maharashtra RTS Act 2015 5
6 Indian Economy & Planning 162
- 6.1 National income, planning & reforms
- 6.1.1 Basic concepts 4 Read here
- 6.1.2 National income 6
- 6.1.3 Growth and development 4
- 6.1.4 Planning and NITI Aayog 7
- 6.1.5 Economic reforms since 1991 4
- 6.2 Money, banking & inflation
- 6.2.1 Money and monetary policy 6
- 6.2.2 Banking and financial inclusion 9
- 6.2.3 Inflation and price indices 5
- 6.2.4 Financial markets 5
- 6.3 Public finance & budget
- 6.3.1 Public finance 11
- 6.3.2 Union Budget and Economic Survey 6
- 6.4 External sector & trade
- 6.4.1 External sector 11
- 6.5 Agriculture, industry & development
- 6.5.1 Agriculture and rural economy 11
- 6.5.2 Industry 8
- 6.5.3 Infrastructure and services 7
- 6.5.4 Poverty and inequality 6
- 6.5.5 Employment and unemployment 3
- 6.5.6 Human development and demography 4
- 6.5.7 Inclusive growth and welfare schemes 3
- 6.6 Andhra Pradesh economy
- 6.6.1 AP macro economy and demography 6
- 6.6.2 Agriculture and allied sectors 6
- 6.6.3 Irrigation and water resources 3
- 6.6.4 Industry and industrial policies 5
- 6.6.5 Industrial corridors and clusters 3
- 6.6.6 Infrastructure, ports and services 7
- 6.6.7 Amaravati and bifurcation issues 4
- 6.6.8 State budget and public finance 3
- 6.6.9 Welfare schemes 5
7 Sustainable Development & Environment 90
- 7.1 Ecology & biodiversity
- 7.1.1 Ecology and ecosystems 8 Read here
- 7.1.2 Biogeochemical cycles 4
- 7.1.3 Biodiversity and species 10
- 7.1.4 Protected areas and wetlands 8
- 7.2 Pollution & waste management
- 7.2.1 Pollution and control 10
- 7.2.2 Solid and hazardous waste management 7
- 7.3 Climate change, laws & institutions
- 7.3.1 Climate change science 6
- 7.3.2 Climate and environmental treaties 12
- 7.3.3 India's climate policy 2
- 7.3.4 Environment laws and institutions 11
- 7.4 Sustainable development & green technology
- 7.4.1 Sustainable development 3
- 7.4.2 Bioremediation and green technologies 5
- 7.4.3 Agriculture and environment 4
8 Disaster Management 12
9 Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability 103
- 9.1 Number system and simplification 14 Read here
- 9.2 Algebra: equations, identities and progressions 6
- 9.3 Percentages and commercial arithmetic 13
- 9.4 Ratio, ages, averages and mixtures 10
- 9.5 Time, work, speed and distance 9
- 9.6 Series, analogies and classification 7
- 9.7 Coding–decoding 5
- 9.8 Blood relations and direction sense 5
- 9.9 Ranking, seating and puzzles 8
- 9.10 Syllogism and verbal reasoning 12
- 9.11 Calendar and clock 2
- 9.12 Non-verbal reasoning 7
- 9.13 Logic puzzles and problem solving 5
10 Data Analysis 10
Welfare Officer Papers II & III notes
1 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare 9
2 Constitution & Welfare of Weaker Sections 34
Assistant Statistical Officer Paper II notes
1 Economic Concepts 6
- 1.1 Microeconomics: demand, production, markets and factor pricing 6 Read here
2 International Economics 5
- 2.1 International economics: trade, institutions and growth 5 Read here
4 Financial Accounting 10
5 Basics of Computers 5
6 Statistics: Data, Sampling & Presentation 4
- 6.1 Data, sampling, probability and presentation 4 Read here
7 Measures of Central Tendency 2
- 7.1 Measures of central tendency 2 Read here
8 Dispersion & Skewness 2
- 8.1 Dispersion, skewness and the normal distribution 2 Read here
9 Correlation 2
- 9.1 Correlation 2 Read here
10 Time Series & Index Numbers 3
- 10.1 Time series and index numbers 3 Read here
Hostel Welfare Officer Paper II notes
1 Philosophical Foundations & Educational Thinkers 7
- 1.1 Philosophical foundations of education 3 Read here
- 1.2 Indian educational thinkers 4
2 Sociological Foundations of Education 4
- 2.1 Sociological foundations of education 3 Read here
- 2.2 Equality and welfare in education 1 Read here
3 Educational Psychology: Nature, Methods & Development 6
- 3.1 Introduction to educational psychology 2 Read here
- 3.2 Growth and development 4
4 Learning & Motivation 6
- 4.1 Learning and motivation 6 Read here
5 Individual Differences, Personality & Guidance 4
- 5.1 Individual differences, personality and guidance 4 Read here
6 Educational Statistics 2
- 6.1 Statistics for teachers 2 Read here
7 Universalisation of Elementary Education 3
- 7.1 Universalisation of elementary education 3 Read here
8 Adult, Non-formal & Lifelong Education 3
- 8.1 Adult, non-formal and lifelong education 3 Read here
9 Community, Language, Values & Peace Education 5
- 9.1 Community, language, values and peace 5 Read here
10 Disadvantaged Learners & Welfare Education 2
- 10.1 Equality and welfare in education 2 Read here
11 Teacher & Vocational Education 2
- 11.1 Teacher and vocational education 2 Read here
12 Education Commissions, Policies & AP Admissions 4
- 12.1 Commissions, policies and admissions 4 Read here
Executive Officer Paper II notes
1 Ramayanam 3
- 1.1 Ramayanam 3 Read here
2 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita 4
- 2.1 Mahabharatham 4 Read here
3 Bhagavatham 3
- 3.1 Bhagavatham 3 Read here
4 Hindu Puranams 3
- 4.1 Hindu Puranams 3 Read here
5 Temple Agamas 3
- 5.1 Temple Agamas 3 Read here
6 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts 3
- 6.1 Festivals and Fine Arts 3 Read here
7 Vedic Culture 3
- 7.1 Vedic Culture 3 Read here
8 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus 3
- 8.1 Philosophies and Gurus 3 Read here
9 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession 3
- 9.1 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession 3 Read here
10 Temple Income, Budget and Funds 3
- 10.1 Temple Income, Budget and Funds 3 Read here
11 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act 4
- 11.1 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act 4 Read here
12 Endowment Lands and Land Records 3
- 12.1 Endowment Lands and Land Records 3 Read here
Probation Officer Paper II: Social Work & Criminology notes
1 Social Work: Definition, Scope, Values and Practice in India 6
- 1.1 Foundations of social work 2 Read here
- 1.2 Methods of social work 2
- 1.3 Social welfare and practice in India 2
2 Criminology, Deviance and Crime 5
- 2.1 Criminology, deviance and crime 5 Read here
3 Forms of Crime, Crime in India, Punishment and Prisons 7
- 3.1 Crime in India 3 Read here
- 3.2 Punishment and prisons 4
4 Open Prisons and Juvenile Correctional Institutions 4
- 4.1 Juvenile and correctional institutions 4 Read here
5 Criminal Justice System, Probation and Parole 6
- 5.1 Criminal justice system 2 Read here
- 5.2 Probation and parole 4
Probation Officer Paper II: Psychology notes
1 Introduction to Psychology 1
- 1.1 Introduction to psychology 1 Read here
2 Methods in Psychology 2
- 2.1 Methods in psychology 2 Read here
3 Quantitative Analysis and Psychological Measurement 1
- 3.1 Quantitative analysis and psychological measurement 1 Read here
4 Physiological Psychology 2
- 4.1 Physiological psychology 2 Read here
5 Development of Human Behaviour 1
- 5.1 Development of human behaviour 1 Read here
6 Perception 2
- 6.1 Perception 2 Read here
7 Learning 1
- 7.1 Learning 1 Read here
8 Memory 2
- 8.1 Memory 2 Read here
9 Cognition and Language 2
- 9.1 Cognition and language 2 Read here
10 Intelligence and Aptitude 2
- 10.1 Intelligence and aptitude 2 Read here
11 Motivation and Emotion 2
- 11.1 Motivation and emotion 2 Read here
12 Personality 2
- 12.1 Personality 2 Read here
13 Adjustment and Stress 2
- 13.1 Adjustment and stress 2 Read here
14 Social Behaviour 2
- 14.1 Social behaviour 2 Read here
15 Application of Psychology 2
- 15.1 Application of psychology 2 Read here
Notes by library subject
Financial accounting · Andhra Pradesh economy · Andhra Pradesh geography · Andhra Pradesh history and culture · Basics of computers · Criminology · Indian economy · Education (B.Ed. level) · Environment and ecology · Indian geography · Physical and world geography · Hindu Philosophy and Temple System · Ancient India · Medieval India · Modern India · Quantitative aptitude and reasoning · Indian Polity and Constitution · Psychology · Science and technology · Social Work · Indian society · Statistics · Town and country planning
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