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The UPSC Prelims exam is approaching and candidates who are planning to crack the civil services prelims exam should be deep into the Prelims exam preparation. The UPSC Prelims is a test of knowledge, analytical ability and clarity of thought and understanding. Hence, IAS prelims study material pdf will be helpful for those looking for a download option of these notes.

In order to succeed in this stage of the IAS exam, you should study with the correct approach and material.

This article will provide you with UPSC prelims study material pdf free download for the following:

UPSC GS 1 Study Material PDF
UPSC GS 2 Study Material PDF
UPSC GS 3 Study Material PDF

Candidates can also fetch some important study material PDFs for UPSC and can download the PDFs by checking the linked articles in the end. These study materials have been curated keeping into consideration the UPSC Prelims Syllabus.

UPSC Notes for Prelims & Mains – Features

Downloadable UPSC study material PDFs / Notes
Three sets of PDFs each covering a different General Studies paper.
Notes on all relevant topics covering introduction, background, features, facts, important figures, analysis, etc. for all topics.
Covering all the dimensions of a topic.
Focus on CURRENT AFFAIRS
Notes given in points – making it easy to read and remember.
Absolutely free!

We also provide IAS Mains Notes for Free Download. Aspirants can check the linked article to know more about the notes and free UPSC preparation study material pdf.

What UPSC Notes PDFs Include

It will include along with mains material; prelims study material pdf for free download in English. Download the study material for UPSC below:

GS 1 Notes (Society)

UPSC Notes PDF 1 – Value Addition Series – GS 1 Download PDF Here

GS 2 Notes (Governance, Constitution, Social Justice, International Relations)

UPSC Notes PDF 2 – Value Addition Series – GS 2 Download PDF Here

GS 3 Notes (Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Science & Tech, Security, Disaster Management)

UPSC Notes PDF 3 – Value Addition Series – GS 3 Download PDF Here

You can also go through some important links for NCERT related topics below. These are a part of IAS notes and you can download PDFs by referring to these links:

If you wish to read the UPSC Notes, check out the table below where we provided the UPSC Mains Study material for free download.

Apart from the material and topics mentioned above, current affairs too play a very important role in the IAS prelims and mains examination. Objective and subjective type questions are framed based on the latest developments across different spheres of the world.

General Studies I Notes:

State of School Education in India	Tribals and Issue of Land Rights	Nutrition and India
Challenges of Migration	Menstruation – A Taboo in India	Need for an Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act
Anti-Immunization Propaganda	Privacy and India	Minority Protection and India
Aids and India	Surrogacy Regulation Bill	Social Media and its Impact on Society
Fishermen in India	Income Inequality in India	Child Protection in India

General Studies II Notes

Indian Polity makes one of the major subjects of GS-II paper as a part of the UPSC Syllabus. Given below are some important Polity articles which you can refer to in the linked articles and download PDFs of the same:

Frequently asked Questions about UPSC Prelims Notes

Is it necessary to make UPSC Prelims notes?

It is very important to learn to make short notes while preparing for UPSC Prelims, especially in the context of the Civil Service Mains examination. One cannot hope to gain success in the Main examination without intensive study and without preparing their own notes and revising them regularly.

Is 2 months enough for UPSC Prelims?

Besides competition, the vast syllabus and unpredictable exam pattern make it even more challenging. IAS prelims preparation in 2 months sounds impossible but nothing is impossible. With the proper strategy and dedication, one can clear UPSC Prelims in two months. This is where UPSC Prelims notes plays a crucial role.

General Studies III Notes:

Related Links:

UPSC 2022	UPSC Daily Current Affairs
UPSC Calendar 2022	Books For UPSC
UPSC Mains Syllabus	UPSC Previous Year Papers
IAS Salary	IAS Toppers

IAS General Studies Notes Links
Ayush 64	UPSC Prelims 2020 Question Paper
Warli Painting	Satish Dhawan
Interpol	Jagadish Chandra Bose
Bal Gangadhar Tilak	Morarji Desai
UPSC Full Form	Ltte Full Form

Credit Imperialism	International Court of Justice	OIC- India’s Participation
Electoral Bonds	POCSO (Amendment) Bill	Violence against Children
Triple Talaq Bill	Doctrine of Proportionality	SC: In-house Power of Inquiry
#MeToo	Sexual Harassment at Work Place	NMC Bill, 2019
Law to Protect Doctors	Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill	Anti Defection, 10^th Schedule
Modernizing City Governance	CBI	SCO
UAPA	Cabinet Committees	INDIA – AFRICA
Select Committee	Statehood for Delhi	Militarisation of Space
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reforms

GDP of India- Debate	Permanent Status to Finance Commission	Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership	Farm Loan Waiver
Intellectual Property Rights	Trans Fat	Enabling Shared Mobility in India	Invasive Alien Species
Climate Change in India	Chandrayaan 2 Mission India	New E-ommerce Rules India	Artificial Intelligence
Universal Basic Income	Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code	Angel Tax	Nudge Policies
SWIFT	Genetically Modified Crops	Two Years of GST	National IPR Policy
Gene–Editing	NITI Aayog’s “Strategy for New India @75”	Plastic Waste Imports to India Go Up	Rat Hole Mining