Overview
The MaargX Governance and Social Justice Module is a subject-wise UPSC course that covers the governance and social justice parts of the UPSC Mains syllabus, from government policies to the role of civil services and citizens. It is a focused module: topic-wise lectures, with Daily Practice Papers (DPPs) to practise what you learn.
This module covers Mains GS-II (Governance and Social Justice).
Module at a glance
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Subject | Governance and Social Justice |
| What you get | Lectures on the subject, with Daily Practice Papers (DPPs) |
| Practice | DPPs: unit-wise question sets that cover the subject syllabus |
| UPSC papers | Mains GS-II (Governance and Social Justice) |
| Not part of this module | Mentorship and tests (see the related courses below if you need them) |
Who it is for
This module suits UPSC aspirants who want to study Governance and Social Justice as a separate subject, in the order the syllabus follows, and who prefer to add mentoring or tests only when they need them.
Related courses and resources
You can pair this module with Polity Module, Society Module or the GS Foundation Course (1 Year). If you want tests, see the Prelims Test Series (GS & CSAT) or the GS Mains Test Series, and for personal guidance the GS Prelims + Mains Mentorship. You can also follow MaargX UPSC's daily UPSC current affairs articles.
Syllabus
The Governance and Social Justice Module follows the UPSC syllabus for the subject, in 6 blocks. The table lists the topic areas each block covers.
| Block | Topics covered |
|---|---|
| Policies and interventions | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors, and issues arising from their design and implementation |
| Welfare and vulnerable sections | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, and the mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies for their protection and betterment |
| Social sector services | Issues relating to the development and management of social sector services: health, education and human resources |
| Poverty and hunger | Issues relating to poverty and hunger |
| Governance | Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, citizens' charters and institutional measures |
| Civil services and society | The role of civil services in a democracy, and the role of NGOs, self-help groups and other stakeholders |
Lectures + DPP
The module has two parts: lectures that teach the subject, and Daily Practice Papers (DPPs) that help you practise it. Nothing else is bundled, so the module stays simple and focused.
1. Lectures
Topic-wise lectures on Governance and Social Justice, following the blocks in the Syllabus tab.
2. Daily Practice Papers (DPPs)
A DPP is a unit-wise question set that covers the subject and fits your study schedule. DPPs have four objectives:
- Strengthen conceptual understanding.
- Improve retention of topics.
- Practise applying knowledge in exam-oriented questions.
- Develop analytical thinking.
What is not included
This module does not include mentorship or tests. To add them, see the GS Prelims + Mains Mentorship, the Prelims Test Series (GS & CSAT) and the GS Mains Test Series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MaargX Governance and Social Justice Module?
It is a subject-wise UPSC course on Governance and Social Justice. It gives you topic-wise lectures with Daily Practice Papers (DPPs). It does not include mentorship or tests.
What does the Governance and Social Justice Module cover?
It covers the UPSC syllabus areas for Governance and Social Justice: policies and interventions, welfare and vulnerable sections, social sector services, poverty and hunger, governance, civil services and society.
Which UPSC papers does it prepare me for?
It covers Mains GS-II (Governance and Social Justice).
What are DPPs?
DPPs are Daily Practice Papers: unit-wise question sets that cover the subject and fit your study schedule. They strengthen concepts, improve retention, build exam-oriented application and develop analytical thinking.
Does the module include mentorship or tests?
No. The module has lectures and DPPs only. If you want mentoring or tests, you can add the GS Prelims + Mains Mentorship, the Prelims Test Series or the GS Mains Test Series.
How long is the module and what does it cost?
The duration and the fee are shown at the top of this page.
Who should take the Governance and Social Justice Module?
UPSC aspirants who want to study Governance and Social Justice as a separate subject and prefer a focused course of lectures and practice papers.
How can I enrol?
Use the Explore Course / Enroll Now button at the top of this page, or call MaargX UPSC on +91-7877885089 or write to contact@maargxupsc.com.
