I've been preparing for competitive exams for a while now, and I keep seeing people lump all General Studies (GS) papers together. But when I look at the UPSC Civil Services Exam versus various State Public Service Commission notifications, the weightage and topic distribution seem noticeably different. For instance, UPSC seems to give heavier emphasis on Polity and International Relations, while some state exams prioritize History and Geography more heavily.
What exactly are the core distinctions in the GS syllabus structure between these two levels? Is it just a matter of depth, or do the thematic priorities shift significantly? If you've navigated both, I'd appreciate knowing which areas tend to overlap and where the preparation strategy needs to diverge.
