General Studies, Paper 1 ??? A Gist of NCERT Syllabus (for Union and State Public Service Commission) is a compilation of the basic, essential knowledge of all the subjects covered in the Civil Services Paper 1 syllabus. As every aspirant knows, the NCERT books are a must-read for acquiring this knowledge and information. This book puts together, in a reader-friendly format, the entire syllabus of the Prelims from NCERT books of Class VI onwards.