GS-I covers Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography. Topics include: Indian art forms, literature, architecture (ancient to modern); Modern Indian history from 18th century; Freedom Struggle and contributors; Post-independence consolidation; World history from 18th century including industrial revolution, world wars, political philosophies; Indian society features, diversity, women's role, population issues, urbanization; Globalization effects; Social empowerment issues; World physical geography, natural resources distribution, industries location, geophysical phenomena.