Contemporaty India: An Overview

Syllabus 
Unit I: [Indian History & Culture] 
1. Socio-cultural Configuration of Contemporary India: Unity, Diversity, Multi-Culturalism
2. Art and Culture: Contemporary Issues and Debates
3. Scientific Temper: Concept, Relevance and Practice
4. Indian Freedom Movement (1857-1947) Landmarks

Unit II: [Indian Polity] 
1. Indian Constitution: Preamble; Fundamental Rights and Duties; Directive Principles
2. Federalism: Centre and State Relations
3. Presidential System and Parliamentary Democracy
4. General Elections and Electoral Reforms, National and State Political Parties in India

Unit III: [Indian Economy] 
1. The Nature and Ideological Contours of Indian Economy
2. Five Year Plans, Mixed Economy
3. Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (FDI, BPOs and KPOs)
4. Current Five Year Plan and New Economic Initiatives

Unit IV: [Social Movements & Activism]
1. Marginalisation, Socio-Economic Equality and Reservation
2. Women Safety, Gender Equality and Activism
3. Public Health, Hygiene & Sanitation: Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
4. Judicial Activism