Subject-wise analysis Pre 24 GS 1. Subject-Wise Weight Analysis (in descending order) Subject Weight % of Total (≈115) Remarks Polity 18 15.7% Very high weight—core subject. Must be mastered. Economy 17 14.8% Another high-return subject. Focus on current + static. Environment & Pollution 13 11.3% High priority due to overlap with Science & Current Affairs. Science and Tech 10 8.7% Includes basics + latest tech developments. Geography (Physical) 8 7.0% Focus on NCERTs, fundamentals, and maps. IR (International Relations) 7 6.1% UPSC trend: India’s foreign policy + global issues. Geography (World & India Mapping) 4 3.5% Map-based questions increasing—need strong map practice. Modern History 3 2.6% Surprisingly low weight—either low year or test-based. Ancient + AnC Combined 7 (2+5) 6.1% Together they matter; standalone Ancient is weaker. Medieval 0 0% Can be deprioritized unless time allows. Defense 5 4.3% Often overlaps with Science & IR. Focus on current developments. Miscellaneous 5 4.3% Mostly from Current Affairs. Stay updated. Geography (Human &…
