The vast and ever-evolving field of science and technology for UPSC plays a pivotal role in the civil services examination. With its presence felt in both Prelims and Mains, a solid grasp of this subject is essential for aspirants striving for IAS triumph.

Over the 12 years since I have been writing the book, Indian Economy, I have been fortunate enough to interact with many readers of the book. The majority are aspirants of the UPSC exam and some are preparing for other competitive examinations.

Indian Economy in Civil Services Exam

Considering the pattern and syllabus of the Civil Services Examination, an important component of both Prelims and Mains is the GS Paper. A good weightage has been given to Economic and Social Development segment in the civil services exams in the general studies (GS) papers— at both preliminary and main levels. Usually, covered under the title Indian Economy, the segment is popularly called GS Economy (for Preliminary and Main exams) by aspirants. This segment is equally important for the essay paper, interview and the optional subjects belonging to humanities.