Governance & Social Justice for UPSC CSE is an examinationoriented book designed for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and various State PSC examinations. It provides comprehensive syllabus coverage through a structured, stepbystep approach to concept building.

The book includes 10+ years of Previous Year Questions (PYQs) with answer keys, smart revision support, and recent welfare schemes and policies. It is designed as a foundationbuilding resource for Prelims, Mains and Interview preparation.

The cover also highlights inclusion of 2026 Mains Questions and recent welfare schemes and policies.

KEY FEATURES:

❖ Full Syllabus Coverage: Comprehensive coverage of Governance & Social Justice.

❖ StepbyStep Concept Building: Structured presentation for systematic understanding.

❖ 10+ Years PYQs with Answer Key: Previous Year Questions with answer keys.

❖ Recent Welfare Schemes & Policies: Coverage of recent welfare schemes and policies.

❖ 2026 Mains Questions: Includes 2026 Mains Questions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Important Aspects Of Governance

2. What Is Governance?

3. Accountability And Transparency In Governance

4. Introduction

5. Role Of Civil Services In A Democracy

6. Civil Servant Vs Public Servant

7. Role Of Ngos In Development

8. Characteristics Of An Ngo

9. Self Help Groups (SHGS)

10. How Does It Function?

11. Role Of Civil Society In Democracy

12. Constituents Of Civil Societies

13. Empowering Vulnerable Sections: Schemes, Mechanisms, Laws, And Performance

14. Social Empowerment

15. Health And Education System Of India

16. Conceptual Framework Of The Social Sector

17. Human Resources Development

18. Development And Management Of Human Resource

19. Issues Relating To Poverty And Hunger

20. Introduction To Poverty