Schedule: General Studies Test-Series 2018
Date : 17 June – 23 September, 2018
Total No. of Tests : 20
SCHEDULE-I
TSAWP (TEST SERIES CUM ANSWER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM)
| TEST NO. | DATE & TIME |
SYLLABUS AS PER UPSC | STUDY REFERENCE | DISCUSSIONDATE & TIME |
|
GS-1 |
17/6/18 |
Indian Heritage and Culture, History
|
NCERT-VI to XII A Brief History of Modern India : Spectrum Publication |
24/6/18 |
|
GS-1 (250 Marks) |
24/6/18 |
Indian Society & Geography
|
NCERT-XI Class XI & XII |
1/7/18 |
|
GS-2 250 Marks |
1/7/18 10 AM |
Governance, Constitution, Polity
|
M. Laxmikant V. N. Shukla |
8/7/18 2:30 PM |
|
GS-2 250 Marks |
8/7/19 10 AM |
Social Justice and International Relations
|
Yojana + Kurukshetra + Current Affairs |
15/7/18 2:30 PM |
|
GS-3 250 Marks |
15/7/18 10 AM |
Economic Development • Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. • Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. • Government Budgeting. • Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers • Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. • Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. • Land reforms in India. • Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. • Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.• Investment models. |
Mishra & Puri : Indian Economy Pratiyogita Darpan |
22/7/18 2:30 PM |
|
GS-3 250 Marks |
22/7/18 10 AM |
Technology, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and disaster Management • Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. • Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. • Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. • Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment • Disaster and disaster management. • Linkages between development and spread of extremism. • Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. • Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networkingsites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention • Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism• Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate |
NCERT-IX, X, XII Current Affairs |
29/7/18 2:30 PM |
|
GS-4 250 Marks |
29/7/18 10 AM |
Ethics • Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. • Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.• Case Studies. |
5/8/18 2:30 PM |
|
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GS-4 250 Marks |
5/8/18 10 AM |
Integrity and Aptitude • Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. • Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. • Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. • Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. • Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.• Case Studies. |
12/8/18 2:30 PM |
|
|
GS-1 250 Marks |
12/8/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – I |
19/8/18 2:30 PM |
|
|
GS-2 250 Marks |
19/8/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – II |
26/8/18 2:30 PM |
|
|
GS-3 250 Marks |
26/8/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – III |
2/9/18 2:30 PM |
|
|
GS-4 250 Marks |
2/9/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – IV | ||
|
GS-1 250 Marks |
6/9/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – I | ||
|
GS-2 250 Marks |
10/9/18 | FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – II | ||
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GS-3 250 Marks |
14/9/18 | FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – III | ||
|
GS-4 250 Marks |
18/9/18 | FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – IV | ||
|
GS-1 & 2 250+250 |
22/9/18 |
FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – I FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – II |
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GS-3 & 4 |
23/9/18 |
FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – III FULL LENGTH – GENERAL STUDIES – IV |
Note : The discussion of remaining test will be announced on 5 August 2018.
Date : 17 June – 16 September, 2018
Total No. of Tests : 8
SCHEDULE-II
MBTS PROGRAM (MODULE BASED TEST SERIES PROGRAM)
WITH FEEDBACK & PERSONALISED DISCUSSIONS
GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-1)
| TEST NO. | DATE & TIME |
SYLLABUS AS PER UPSC | STUDY REFERENCE |
|
TEST-1 250 Marks |
17/06/18 10 AM |
Indian Heritage and Culture, History • Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. • Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. • The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. • Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. |
NCERT-VI to XII A Brief History of Modern India : Spectrum Publication |
|
TEST-2 250 Marks |
01/07/18 10 AM |
World History
• History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. |
NCERT, KETELBY |
|
TEST-3 250 Marks |
15/07/18 10 AM |
Indian Society • Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. • Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. • Effects of globalization on Indian society • Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. |
NCERT Class 11 & 12 Sociology Current Affairs |
|
TEST-4 250 Marks |
29/07/18 10 AM |
Geography (India & World) • Salient features of world’s physical geography. • Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)• Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. |
NCERT-XI New Age Environment & Ecology |
|
TEST-5 250 Marks |
12/08/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH-1 |
|
|
TEST-6 250 Marks |
26/08/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH-2 |
|
|
TEST-7 250 Marks |
02/09/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH-3 | |
|
TEST-8 250 Marks |
16/09/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH-4 |
Date : 17 June – 16 September, 2018
Total No. of Tests : 8
MBTS PROGRAM (MODULE BASED TEST SERIES PROGRAM)
WITH FEEDBACK & PERSONALISED DISCUSSIONS
GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-2)
| TEST NO. | DATE & TIME |
SYLLABUS AS PER UPSC | STUDY REFERENCE |
|
TEST-1 250 Marks |
17/06/18 2:30 PM |
Indian Constitution & Polity • Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. • Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. • Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. • Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries • Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.• Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. |
M. Laxmikant |
|
TEST-2 250 Marks |
01/07/18 2:30 PM |
Governance • Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. • Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. • Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies • Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.• Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders |
M. Laxmikant |
|
TEST-3 250 Marks |
15/07/18 2:30 PM |
Social Justice • Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. • Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. • Issues relating to poverty and hunger. • Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. • Role of civil services in a democracy. |
Institute Handouts, 2ND ARC, CURRENT AFFAIRS |
|
TEST-4 250 Marks |
29/07/18 2:30 PM |
International Relations • India and its neighborhood- relations. • Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests • Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.• Important International institutions, agencies and for their structure, mandate. |
Yojana + Kurukshetra + Current Affairs |
|
TEST-5 250 Marks |
12/08/18 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH-1 |
|
|
TEST-6 250 Marks |
26/08/18 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH – II |
|
|
TEST-7 250 Marks |
02/09/18 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH – III | |
|
TEST-8 250 Marks |
16/09/18 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH – IV |
Date : 17 June – 16 September, 2018
Total No. of Tests : 8
MBTS PROGRAM (MODULE BASED TEST SERIES PROGRAM)
WITH FEEDBACK & PERSONALISED DISCUSSIONS
GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-3)
| TEST NO. | DATE & TIME |
SYLLABUS AS PER UPSC | STUDY REFERENCE |
|
TEST-1 250 Marks |
17/06/18 |
Indian Economy • Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. • Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. • Government Budgeting. |
Mishra & Puri : Indian Economy Pratiyogita Darpan |
|
TEST-2 250 Marks |
01/07/18 10 AM |
Agriculture & Infrastructure • Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers • Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. • Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. • Land reforms in India. • Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. • Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.• Investment models. |
Mishra & Puri : Indian Economy Pratiyogita Darpan |
|
TEST-3 250 Marks |
15/07/18 10 AM |
Science & Technology • Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. • Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. • Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. |
NCERT-IX, X Yojana & Science Reporter |
|
TEST-4 250 Marks |
29/07/18 10 AM |
Environment & Disaster Management • Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment • Disaster and disaster management. • Linkages between development and spread of extremism. • Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. • Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention • Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism• Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate |
ICSE-IX, X Current Affairs |
|
TEST-5 250 Marks |
12/08/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH-1 |
|
|
TEST-6 250 Marks |
26/08/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH – II |
|
|
TEST-7 250 Marks |
02/09/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH – III | |
|
TEST-8 250 Marks |
16/09/18 10 AM |
FULL LENGTH – IV |
Date : 17 June – 16 September, 2018
Total No. of Tests : 8
MBTS PROGRAM (MODULE BASED TEST SERIES PROGRAM)
WITH FEEDBACK & PERSONALISED DISCUSSIONS
GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-4)
| TEST NO. | DATE & TIME |
SYLLABUS AS PER UPSC | STUDY REFERENCE |
|
TEST-1 250 Marks |
17/06/18 2:30 PM |
Aptitude • Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. • Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. • Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.• Case Studies. |
Ethics in Public Life : T.N. Chaturvedi Ethical facets of Governance : Renu Kapila |
|
TEST-2 250 Marks |
01/07/18 2:30 PM |
Integrity • Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. • Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.• Case Studies on above issues. |
Ethics in Public Life : T.N. Chaturvedi Ethical facets of Governance : Renu Kapila |
|
TEST-3 250 Marks |
15/07/18 2:30 PM |
Ethics • Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. • Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.• Case Studies. |
Ethics in Public Life : T.N. Chaturvedi Ethical facets of Governance : Renu Kapila |
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TEST-4 250 Marks |
29/07/18& 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH – I |
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TEST-5 250 Marks |
12/08/18 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH – II |
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|
TEST-6 250 Marks |
26/08/18 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH – III |
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TEST-7 250 Marks |
02/09/18 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH – IV | |
|
TEST-8 250 Marks |
16/09/18 2:30 PM |
FULL LENGTH – V |
SCHEDULE-III
DAWP PROGRAMME (DAILY ANSWER WRITING PROGRAMME) MAINS-2018
BY
RANK HOLDER & DOMAIN EXPERTS
While you are preparing for the CSE Mains, Time Management is of the essence. In the wake of the several issue based questions in every area of General Studies, timely feedback is crucial. Most of the candidates waste valuable time which can be used in honing up the skills of answer writing in the absence of a Real time Feedback Mechanism. Considering the daunting challenges faced by the aspirants, We have decided to fill in the vaccum and have introduced new and innovative Daily answer writing Evaluation program.
Features of the Programme:
- Candidates will be given 3 to 4 questions in every area of General studies on a daily basis to write at the Test Centre.
- Questions will be prepared by the rank holders of CSE 2017.
- The structure of the answer prepared by the Toppers of CSE 2017 will be given just after the completion of the Test.
- Candidates will be able to evaluate themselves at the Test Centre Only.
- In case of any doubt regarding their performance, immediate doubt clearance will be done.
- Efforts will be made to ensure that the dimensions of questions empower the candidates to tackle the toughest questions which UPSC may place before them.
- Students may enroll themselves in this course to keep themselves pdated about their preparedness for the exam and remain motivated to overcome the challanges/vulnerabilities before time.
- Daily Practice of Ethics Case Studies with evaluation feedback.
| DATE | TOPICS |
| June-11 GS-1 |
• Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. |
| June-12 GS-2 |
• Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. |
| June-13 GS-3 |
• Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. |
| June-14 GS-4 |
• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. |
| June-15 GS-1 |
• The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. |
| June-18 GS-2 |
• Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. |
| June-19 GS-3 |
• Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. • Government Budgeting. |
| June-20 GS-4 |
• Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. |
| June-21 GS-1 |
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. |
| June-22 GS-2 |
• Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. • Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries |
| June-25 GS-3 |
• Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers |
| June-26 GS-4 |
• Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections |
| June-27 GS-1 |
• History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars,redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. |
| June-28 GS-2 |
• Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. • Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. |
| June-29 GS-3 |
• Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System-objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. |
| July-02 GS-4 |
• Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. |
| July-03 GS-1 |
• Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. |
| Julu-04 GS-2 |
• Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. • Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. |
| July-05 GS-3 |
• Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. • Land reforms in India. |
| July-06 GS-4 |
• Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. |
| July-09 GS-1 |
• Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. |
| July-10 GS-2 |
• Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies • Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. |
| July-11 GS-3 |
• Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. • Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. • Investment models. |
| July-12 GS-4 |
• Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. |
| July-13 GS-1 |
• Effects of globalization on Indian society. |
| July-16 GS-2 |
• Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders • Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. |
| July-17 GS-1 |
• Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life • Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology |
| July-18 GS-4 |
• Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. • Case Studies on above issues. |
| July-19 GS-1 |
• Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. |
| July-20 GS-2 |
• Issues relating to development and management of Social ector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. • Issues relating to poverty and hunger. |
| July-23 GS-3 |
• Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. |
| July-24 GS-4 |
• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. (2nd cycle) |
| July-25 GS-1 |
• Salient features of world’s physical geography. • Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries invarious parts of the world (including India) |
| July-26 GS-2 |
• Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. |
| July-27 GS-3 |
• Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment • Disaster and disaster management. |
| July-30 GS-4 |
• Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. (2nd cycle) |
| July-31 GS-1 |
• Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. |
| Aug-01 GS-2 |
• Role of civil services in a democracy. |
| Aug-02 GS-3 |
• Linkages between development and spread of extremism. • Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. |
| Aug-03 GS-4 |
• Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. (2nd cycle) |
| Aug-06 GS-1 |
• Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. (2nd cycle) |
| Aug-07 GS-2 |
• India and its neighborhood- relations. • Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests |
| Aug-08 GS-3 |
• Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. |
| Aug-09 GS-4 |
• Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. (2nd cycle) |
| Aug-10 GS-1 |
• The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. (2nd cycle) |
| Aug-13 GS-2 |
• Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. • Important International institutions, agencies and fora-their structure, mandate. |
| Aug-14 GS-3 |
• Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism • Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate |
| Aug-16 GS-4 |
• Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. (2nd cycle) |
