UPSC CIVIL SERVICES  PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION, 2012 Preliminary Examination of the Civil Services Examination for recruitment to the Services and Posts mentioned below will be held by the Union Public Service Commission on 20th May, 2012 in accordance with the Rules published by the Department of Personnel & Training in the Gazette of India Extraordinary dated 4th February, 2012. (LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS : 05.03.2012) More Details Check http://www.upsc.gov.in HOW TO APPLY : Candidates are required to apply online using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in   Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the above mentioned website. Syllabus for UPSC CIVIL SERVICES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2012 CIVIL SERVICES àà SYLLABI FOR THE EXAMINATION  {PART-A}  PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION The Examination shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each. Paper I - (200 marks) Duration : Two hours v   Current events of national and inter