Test Name
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Syllabus
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Starts from date
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TEST – 1 (SUBJECT)
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Ancient History
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Paleolithic
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Mesolithic
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Neolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Early Vedic period
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Later Vedic period
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Indo-Greeks
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Parthians
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Shaka
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Kushanas
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Indo-Sassanian
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Sungas
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Kanvas
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Satavahanas
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Guptas Age
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Sangam Age
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Regional Kingdoms
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Post Guptas Age
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Harshavardhana
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Pallava
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Chalukya
Medieval History
Prathiharas
Palas
Ghaznavid
Muhammad Ghuri
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Rajput states
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Delhi sultanate
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Slave dynasty
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The Khaljis
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The Tughlaqs
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The Sayyids
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The Lodhis
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Hoysalas
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Yadavas
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Kakatiyas
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Vijaynagara
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Bahmani Kingdom
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Regional kingdoms
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Religious Movements
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Bhakti Movement
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Sufi Movement
(Brief History, Salient Features, Social, Economics,
Religious and Cultural conditions of all the above)
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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02 Jan 2020
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TEST - 2 (SUBJECT)
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Architecture
( Under Indus Valley Civilization, The Mauryan Architecture, The Sungas, Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, Post Guptas, Delhi-Sultanate, Mughals etc)
Sculpture -- Indian Sculpture and Different schools of Art
Indian Paintings
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Pre historic painting & Cave paintings
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Mural Paintings
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Miniature Paintings - Pala School, Rajput Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Hill paintings etc.
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Folk Paintings
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Modern Indian Paintings Personalities Associated
Religion
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Hinduism
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Jainism
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Buddhism
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Islam
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Christianity
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Zoroastrianism
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Judaism
Philosophy
Indian Music
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Hindustani Music
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Carnatic Music
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Folk Music Tradition
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Modern Music
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Personalities
Indian Dance
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Classical Dance forms in India – Odissi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniattay, Sattriya, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi
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Folk Dances
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Modern Dance in India
Theatre
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Sanskrit Theatre
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Folk Theatre
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Modern Theatre
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Personalities
Puppetry
Indian Cinema and Circus
Bhakti & Sufi Movement
Language & Literature
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Classical Languages
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Scheduled Languages
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Religious Literature
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Secular Literature
Fairs, Festivals and Craft -Religious Festivals, Secular
Festivals (States & UT’s), Art & Crafts
Science & Technology
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Ancient, Science & Technology
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Medieval Science & Technology
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Famous Personalities in
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Ancient and Medieval India
Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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05 Jan 2020
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CSAT TEST - 1
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Comprehension
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Basic numeracy & General mental ability
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Numbers
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HCF & LCM
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Averages
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Ratio & Proportion
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Percentage
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Profit & Loss
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Simple interest & Compound interest
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Problems on ages
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Problems on clock
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Partnership
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Pipes & cistern
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09 Jan 2020
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TEST - 3 (SUBJECT)
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Fall of Mughals
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Advent of Europeans
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Administration
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Political policies
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Regulating Act of 1773
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Pitt’s India Act 1784
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Charter acts of 1784, 1793, 1813,1833, 1853
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British Expansion policy: Doctrine of lapse, Subordinate alliance etc.
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Economic policies and their impact
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Agricultural policies
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Famine policy
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Foreign Policies
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Social Policies
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Education Policies
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Religious policies
Mysore, Hyderabad etc.
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Socio - Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th CE India – Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj , etc.
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The Great Revolt of 1857
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Changes in Indian Administration after 1858 - GOI ACT 1858, Councils Act, 1861, 1892.
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Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to
1885)
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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09 Jan 2020
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TEST - 4 (SUBJECT)
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Foundation of the Indian National Congress
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National movement (1885 - 1919)
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement
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The first phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist Movement
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The Morley-Minto Reforms or the Indian Councils Act, 1909
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The Lucknow Pact (1916)
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The Home Rule Movement
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National movement (1919 - 1939)
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Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India act, 1919
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The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement
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The Left Movement
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The second phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist Movement
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Anti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29)
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Nehru Report, 1928
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The Lahore Session, 1929
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The Civil Disobedience Movement
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The Government of India Act, 1935
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Provincial Elections and Formation of popular Ministries in Provinces, 1937
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Freedom to Partition (1939 - 1947)
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The Second World War and the National Movement
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The August Offer 1940
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The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41
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The Cripps Proposal, 1942
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The Quit India Movement, I942
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Subhash Bose and Indian National Army
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Rajagopalachari Formula & Desai Liaqat Plan
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Wavell Plan and Simla Conference 1945
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General Elections in India, 1945
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Naval Mutiny: 1946
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The Indian Independence Act, 1947
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Other Dimensions
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Tribal Movements
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Peasants Movement
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Dalit Movements
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Women movement
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Role of Press and Publications
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Role of Business groups
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Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys etc.
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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13 Jan 2020
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TEST - 5 (SUBJECT)
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Physical Geography of the world
Origin and evolution of Universe Solar system
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Geological History of the Earth
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Geological Time scale Latitude and Longitude including important Parallels and Meridians
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Motions of the Earth and their effects Inclination of the Earth’s Axis and its effects
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Local and Standard Time and the International Date Line, Calendar
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Eclipses - Solar, Lunar
Geomorphology
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Interior structure of the earth
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Rock
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Landform Development
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First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory)
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Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms)
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Internal forces & their impact - Volcanoes, Earthquakes,
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Folding, Faulting, Isostasy
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External forces & their impact - Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed
Climatology
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Planetary winds
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Seasonal winds
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Local winds
Oceanography
Biogeography
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Classification
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Distribution
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Erosion & Conservation
World Economic and Human Geography:
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Natural resources and mineral resources and distribution of key natural resources across the world
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Agriculture and agro-climatic regions
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Industry and location factors
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Infrastructure
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World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes,
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settlements & migration
Continents - Major physical features, natural resources
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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17 Jan 2020
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TEST - 6 (SUBJECT)
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Physical Geography of India
Location
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Northern Mountains
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Plains of India
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Peninsular Plateau
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Islands of India
Himalayan Drainage System
Peninsular Drainage System
Other small river system
Indian Climate
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Mechanism
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Onset
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Variability
Soils
Indian Flora & Faun
Indian Economic and Human Geography
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Agriculture typology and major Crops grown in India
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Agro-Climatic Regions
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Land Reforms and Land use pattern
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Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Aquaculture
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Water Resources- Availability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and interlinking of rivers
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Mineral Resources- classification and distribution
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Energy Resources- conventional and non-conventional resources
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Population and Growth trends - density, sex ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India
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Rural and Urban Settlements- types and patterns
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Industries- types and their locational factors
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Transport and Communication -railways, highways, inland
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water transport, shipping and sea-ports, air transport
Map Based Questions from India (Location of state, city,
river, lakes, important places including Ramsar sites,
Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries and National
Parks)
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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21 Jan 2020
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CSAT TEST - 2
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Comprehension
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Basic numeracy & General mental ability
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Time & work
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Time & Distance
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Boats & streams
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Problems on trains
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Permutation & combination
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Probability
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charts, graphs, tables etc.
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21 Jan 2020
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TEST - 7 (SUBJECT)
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Constitutionalism
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Historical Underpinnings
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Evolution & Making of the Constitution
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Features and Significant Provisions
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Political systems
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Democratic & Non-Democratic
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Parliamentary & Presidential
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Unitary & Federal
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Direct and Representative
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Republic and Monarchy etc.
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The Preamble
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The Union and its Territory
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Citizenship
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Fundamental Rights
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Directive Principles
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Fundamental Duties
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Amendment of Constitution
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Basic Structure of the Constitution
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Emergency Provisions
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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25 Jan 2020
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TEST - 8 (SUBJECT)
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Central Government
State Government
Judiciary
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Supreme Court
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High Courts
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Subordinate Courts
Indian Federalism
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Centre-State Relations
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Inter-state Relations
Local Government
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Panchayati Raj
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Local Urban Government
Other Dimensions
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Official Language
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Public Services
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Tribunals
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Special provisions for SCs, STs, BCs, Minorities & Anglo-Indians
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Rights and liabilities of the Government
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Authoritative text in Hindi Language
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Anti-defection law
Political dimensions
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Ministries and Departments of the Government
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Pressure groups
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Elections & political parties
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Representation of People's Act
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Election Process
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Governance
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Transparency & Accountability
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RTI
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Citizen’s Charter
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e-Governance
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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29 Jan 2020
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TEST - 9 (SUBJECT)
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Constitutional Bodies
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Election Commission
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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State Public Service Commission (SPSC)
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Finance Commission
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CAG
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Attorney general of India
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Advocate general of India
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Special officer for Linguistic Minorities
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National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)
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National Commission for Backward Castes (NCBC) etc.
Non-Constitutional Bodies
NITI Aayog, NHRC, SHRC, CIC, SIC, CVC, CBI, Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc.
International Institutions
UN, World Bank, IMF, WIPO, ADB, BRICS etc.
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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02 Feb 2020
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CSAT TEST - 3
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Revision test of Test 1 & Test 2 syllabus
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02 Feb 2020
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TEST - 10 (SUBJECT)
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National Income Accounting:
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Definition
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Concepts: GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income
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Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator
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Debates around GDP and other indices
Money and Banking
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Need of banks
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Function
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Commercial Banks
Importance
Functions
Structure
Monetary Policy
Policy tools, (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
Capital Markets & Money Markets
Inflation and Employment
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Definition
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Inflationary Gap and Inflationary process
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Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation,
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Causes of Inflation
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Inflation Control measures
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Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical
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Nature of Unemployment in India
Government budgeting and Fiscal Policy
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Evolution of Budgeting
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Institutions and Laws
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The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account,
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Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc.,
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Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process
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Public Finance - Role and Importance,
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Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development
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Public Revenue
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Classification - Direct and Indirect, Specific and Ad Valorem
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Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes
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Public Debt
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Deficit Financing
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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06 Feb 2020
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TEST - 11 (SUBJECT)
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External Sector and Currency Exchange rate
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility
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FDI, FII -- issues, challenges etc.
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Foreign Trade of India
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Trade Policy
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Product wise trade
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Region wise trade
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Subsidy boxes
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WTO related issues
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and India
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Intellectual Property Rights
2. International Trade and Bodies:
IMF: Purpose and
Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and
Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's,
Reforms etc.,
World Bank
Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
3. Agriculture:
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Recent trends in Agriculture Sector
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Cropping System and Pattern;
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Agricultural Marketing and Reforms
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Agricultural Research;
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Sustainable Agriculture;
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Animal Husbandry
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PDS
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Farm distress and government initiatives
4. Industrial Sector:
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Industrial Policies
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Licensing
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MSME
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Labour Reforms
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Companies Act
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Make in India, Skill India
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Challenges in Industrial development
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Organised and unorganised sector
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PPP
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Investment models
5. Initiatives by the govt.
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Government policies
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Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues
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related to planning
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Economic Policies till 1991
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation
6. Infrastructure:
IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc.
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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10 Feb 2020
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TEST - 12 (SUBJECT)
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1. Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem
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Terrestrial ecosystems
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Aquatic ecosystems
2. Environmental problems:
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Climate Change
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Acidification
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Eutrophication
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Ozone Depletion
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Mitigation Strategies
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India and Climate Change
3. Environmental pollution
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Pollutants
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Air pollution
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Water Pollution
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Soil Pollution
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Noise Pollution
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Radioactive pollution
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E-Waste
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Solid Waste
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Bioremediation
4. Biodiversity
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Basic Concepts
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Plant and Animal Diversity
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Marine Organisms
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Threat to Biodiversity
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Protected Area Network: National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved and protected forests, Conservation and community reserves, Village and panchayat Forests, Private protected areas, Conservation areas
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Biodiversity Conservation efforts
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Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts
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Bioprospecting
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Biosafety
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Biopiracy
5. Conservation efforts: India and World
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Institutional and Organizational mechanisms
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Environmental Acts and Policies
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Environmental conventions
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Sustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment.
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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14 Feb 2020
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TEST - 13 (SUBJECT)
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1. Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem
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Terrestrial ecosystems
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Aquatic ecosystems
2. Environmental problems:
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Climate Change
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Acidification
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Eutrophication
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Ozone Depletion
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Mitigation Strategies
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India and Climate Change
3. Environmental pollution
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Pollutants
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Air pollution
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Water Pollution
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Soil Pollution
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Noise Pollution
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Radioactive pollution
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E-Waste
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Solid Waste
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Bioremediation
4. Biodiversity
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Basic Concepts
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Plant and Animal Diversity
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Marine Organisms
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Threat to Biodiversity
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Protected Area Network: National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved and protected forests, Conservation and community reserves, Village and panchayat Forests, Private protected areas, Conservation areas
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Biodiversity Conservation efforts
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Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts
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Bioprospecting
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Biosafety
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Biopiracy
5. Conservation efforts: India and World
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Institutional and Organizational mechanisms
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Environmental Acts and Policies
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Environmental conventions
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Sustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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18 Feb 2020
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CSAT TEST - 4
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Comprehension
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General mental ability
- Series completion
- Coading — Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Logical Venn diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking & Time Sequence Test
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting the Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
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18 Feb 2020
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TEST - 14 (SUBJECT)
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Ancient History
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Paleolithic
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Mesolithic
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Neolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Early Vedic period
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Later Vedic period
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Indo-Greeks
-
Parthians
-
Shaka
-
Kushanas
-
Indo-Sassanian
-
Sungas
-
Kanvas
-
Satavahanas
-
Guptas Age
-
Sangam Age
-
Regional Kingdoms
-
Post Guptas Age
-
Harshavardhana
-
Pallava
-
Chalukya
Medieval History
Prathiharas
Palas
Ghaznavid
Muhammad Ghuri
-
Rajput states
-
Delhi sultanate
-
Slave dynasty
-
The Khaljis
-
The Tughlaqs
-
The Sayyids
-
The Lodhis
-
Hoysalas
-
Yadavas
-
Kakatiyas
-
Vijaynagara
-
Bahmani Kingdom
-
Regional kingdoms
-
Religious Movements
-
Bhakti Movement
-
Sufi Movement
(Brief History, Salient Features, Social, Economics,
Religious and Cultural conditions of all the above)
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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22 Feb 2020
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TEST - 15 (SUBJECT)
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1. Architecture
( Under Indus Valley Civilization, The Mauryan Architecture, The Sungas, Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, Post Guptas, Delhi-Sultanate, Mughals etc)
2. Sculpture -- Indian Sculpture and Different schools of Art
3. Indian Paintings
-
Pre historic painting & Cave paintings
-
Mural Paintings
-
Miniature Paintings - Pala School, Rajput Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Hill paintings etc.
-
Folk Paintings
-
Modern Indian Paintings Personalities Associated
4. Religion
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Hinduism
-
Jainism
-
Buddhism
-
Islam
-
Christianity
-
Zoroastrianism
-
Judaism
5. Philosophy
6. Indian Music
-
Hindustani Music
-
Carnatic Music
-
Folk Music Tradition
-
Modern Music
-
Personalities
7. Indian Dance
-
Classical Dance forms in India – Odissi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniattay, Sattriya, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi
-
Folk Dances
-
Modern Dance in India
8. Theatre
-
Sanskrit Theatre
-
Folk Theatre
-
Modern Theatre
-
Personalities
9. Puppetry
10. Indian Cinema and Circus
11. Bhakti & Sufi Movement
12. Language & Literature
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Classical Languages
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Scheduled Languages
-
Religious Literature
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Secular Literature
13. Fairs, Festivals and Craft -Religious Festivals, Secular
Festivals (States & UT’s), Art & Crafts
14. Science & Technology
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Ancient, Science & Technology
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Medieval Science & Technology
-
Famous Personalities in
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Ancient and Medieval India
15. Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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26 Feb 2020
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TEST - 16 (SUBJECT)
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Regulating Act of 1773
-
Pitt’s India Act 1784
-
Charter acts of 1784, 1793, 1813,1833, 1853
-
British Expansion policy: Doctrine of lapse, Subordinate alliance etc.
-
Economic policies and their impact
-
Agricultural policies
-
Famine policy
-
Foreign Policies
-
Social Policies
Mysore, Hyderabad etc.
-
Socio - Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th CE India – Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj, etc.
-
The Great Revolt of 1857
-
Changes in Indian Administration after 1858 - GOI ACT 1858, Councils Act, 1861, 1892.
-
Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to
-
1885)
-
Foundation of the Indian National Congress
-
Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
-
Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement
-
The first phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist Movement
-
The Morley-Minto Reforms or the Indian Councils Act, 1909
-
The Lucknow Pact (1916)
-
The Home Rule Movement
-
National movement (1919 - 1939)
-
Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India act, 1919
-
The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement
-
The Left Movement
-
The second phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist Movement
-
Anti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29)
-
Nehru Report, 1928
-
The Lahore Session, 1929
-
The Civil Disobedience Movement
-
The Government of India Act, 1935
-
Provincial Elections and Formation of popular Ministries in Provinces, 1937
-
Freedom to Partition (1939 - 1947)
-
The Second World War and the National Movement
-
The August Offer 1940
-
The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41
-
The Cripps Proposal, 1942
-
The Quit India Movement, I942
-
Subhash Bose and Indian National Army
-
Rajagopalachari Formula & Desai Liaqat Plan
-
Wavell Plan and Simla Conference 1945
-
General Elections in India, 1945
-
Naval Mutiny: 1946
-
The Indian Independence Act, 1947
-
Other Dimensions
-
Tribal Movements
-
Peasants Movement
-
Dalit Movements
-
Women movement
-
Role of Press and Publications
-
Role of Business groups
Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys etc.
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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01 Mar 2020
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CSAT TEST - 5
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Comprehension
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Logical reasoning & Analytical ability
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Statement – Conclusions
- Syllogism
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01 Mar 2020
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TEST - 17 (SUBJECT)
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Physical Geography of the world
1. Origin and evolution of Universe Solar system
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Geological History of the Earth
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Geological Time scale Latitude and Longitude including important Parallels and Meridians
-
Motions of the Earth and their effects Inclination of the Earth’s Axis and its effects
-
Local and Standard Time and the International Date Line, Calendar
-
Eclipses - Solar, Lunar
2. Geomorphology
-
Interior structure of the earth
-
Rock
-
Landform Development
-
First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory)
-
Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms)
-
Internal forces & their impact - Volcanoes, Earthquakes,
-
Folding, Faulting, Isostasy
-
External forces & their impact - Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed
3. Climatology
-
Planetary winds
-
Seasonal winds
-
Local winds
4. Oceanography
5. Biogeography
-
Classification
-
Distribution
-
Erosion & Conservation
World Economic and Human Geography:
- Natural resources and mineral resources and distribution of key natural resources across the world
- Agriculture and agro-climatic regions
- Industry and location factors
- Infrastructure
- World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes,
- settlements & migration
Continents - Major physical features, natural resources
Physical Geography of India
1. Location
-
Northern Mountains
-
Plains of India
-
Peninsular Plateau
-
Islands of India
Himalayan Drainage System
Peninsular Drainage System
Other small river system
2. Indian Climate
-
Mechanism
-
Onset
-
Variability
3. Soils
4. Indian Flora & Faun
Indian Economic and Human Geography
- Agriculture typology and major Crops grown in India
- Agro-Climatic Regions
- Land Reforms and Land use pattern
- Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Water Resources- Availability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and interlinking of rivers
- Mineral Resources- classification and distribution
- Energy Resources- conventional and non-conventional resources
- Population and Growth trends - density, sex ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India
- Rural and Urban Settlements- types and patterns
- Industries- types and their locational factors
- Transport and Communication -railways, highways, inland
- water transport, shipping and sea-ports, air transport
Map Based Questions from India (Location of state, city,
river, lakes, important places including Ramsar sites,
Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries and National
Parks)
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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05 Mar 2020
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TEST - 18 (SUBJECT)
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Constitutionalism
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Historical Underpinnings
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Evolution & Making of the Constitution
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Features and Significant Provisions
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Political systems
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Democratic & Non-Democratic
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Parliamentary & Presidential
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Unitary & Federal
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Direct and Representative
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Republic and Monarchy etc.
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The Preamble
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The Union and its Territory
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Citizenship
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Fundamental Rights
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Directive Principles
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Fundamental Duties
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Amendment of Constitution
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Basic Structure of the Constitution
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Emergency Provisions
Central Government
State Government
Judiciary
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Supreme Court
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High Courts
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Subordinate Courts
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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09 Mar 2020
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TEST - 19 (SUBJECT)
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1. Central Government
2. State Government
3. Judiciary
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Supreme Court
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High Courts
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Subordinate Courts
4. Indian Federalism
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Centre-State Relations
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Inter-state Relations
5. Local Government
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Panchayati Raj
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Local Urban Government
6. Other Dimensions
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Official Language
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Public Services
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Tribunals
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Special provisions for SCs, STs, BCs, Minorities & Anglo-Indians
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Rights and liabilities of the Government
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Authoritative text in Hindi Language
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Anti-defection law
7. Political dimensions
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Ministries and Departments of the Government
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Pressure groups
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Elections & political parties
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Representation of People's Act
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Election Process
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Governance
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Transparency & Accountability
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RTI
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Citizen’s Charter
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e-Governance
8. Constitutional Bodies
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Election Commission
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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State Public Service Commission (SPSC)
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Finance Commission
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CAG
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Attorney general of India
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Advocate general of India
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Special officer for Linguistic Minorities
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National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)
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National Commission for Backward Castes (NCBC) etc.
9. Non-Constitutional Bodies
NITI Aayog, NHRC, SHRC, CIC, SIC, CVC, CBI, Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc.
International Institutions
UN, World Bank, IMF, WIPO, ADB, BRICS etc.
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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15 Mar 2020
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TEST - 20 (SUBJECT)
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1. Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem
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Terrestrial ecosystems
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Aquatic ecosystems
2. Environmental problems:
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Climate Change
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Acidification
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Eutrophication
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Ozone Depletion
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Mitigation Strategies
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India and Climate Change
3. Environmental pollution
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Pollutants
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Air pollution
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Water Pollution
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Soil Pollution
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Noise Pollution
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Radioactive pollution
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E-Waste
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Solid Waste
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Bioremediation
4. Biodiversity
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Basic Concepts
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Plant and Animal Diversity
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Marine Organisms
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Threat to Biodiversity
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Protected Area Network: National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved and protected forests, Conservation and community reserves, Village and panchayat Forests, Private protected areas, Conservation areas
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Biodiversity Conservation efforts
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Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts
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Bioprospecting
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Biosafety
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Biopiracy
5. Conservation efforts: India and World
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Institutional and Organizational mechanisms
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Environmental Acts and Policies
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Environmental conventions
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Sustainable development
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Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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17 Mar 2020
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TEST - 21 (SUBJECT)
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1. Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem
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Terrestrial ecosystems
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Aquatic ecosystems
2. Environmental problems:
Climate Change
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Acidification
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Eutrophication
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Ozone Depletion
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Mitigation Strategies
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India and Climate Change
3. Environmental pollution
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Pollutants
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Air pollution
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Water Pollution
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Soil Pollution
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Noise Pollution
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Radioactive pollution
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E-Waste
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Solid Waste
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Bioremediation
4. Biodiversity
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Basic Concepts
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Plant and Animal Diversity
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Marine Organisms
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Threat to Biodiversity
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Protected Area Network: National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved and protected forests, Conservation and community reserves, Village and panchayat Forests, Private protected areas, Conservation areas
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Biodiversity Conservation efforts
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Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts
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Bioprospecting
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Biosafety
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Biopiracy
5. Conservation efforts: India and World
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Institutional and Organizational mechanisms
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Environmental Acts and Policies
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Environmental conventions
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Sustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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21 Mar 2020
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CSAT TEST - 6
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Revision test of Test 4 & Test 5 syllabus
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21 Mar 2020
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TEST - 22 (SUBJECT)
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1. National Income Accounting:
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Definition
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Concepts: GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income
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Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator
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Debates around GDP and other indices
2. Money and Banking
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Need of banks
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Function
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Commercial Banks
Importance
Functions
Structure
Monetary Policy
Policy tools, (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
3. Capital Markets & Money Markets
4. Inflation and Employment
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Definition
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Inflationary Gap and Inflationary process
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Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation,
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Causes of Inflation
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Inflation Control measures
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Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical
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Nature of Unemployment in India
5. Government budgeting and Fiscal Policy
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Evolution of Budgeting
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Institutions and Laws
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The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account,
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Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc.,
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Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process
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Public Finance - Role and Importance,
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Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development
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Public Revenue
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Classification - Direct and Indirect, Specific and Ad Valorem
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Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes
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Public Debt
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Deficit Financing
6. External Sector and Currency Exchange rate
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility
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FDI, FII -- issues, challenges etc.
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Foreign Trade of India
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Trade Policy
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Product wise trade
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Region wise trade
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Subsidy boxes
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WTO related issues
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and India
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Intellectual Property Rights
7. International Trade and Bodies:
IMF: Purpose and
Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and
Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's,
Reforms etc.,
World Bank
Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
8. Agriculture:
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Recent trends in Agriculture Sector
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Cropping System and Pattern;
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Agricultural Marketing and Reforms
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Agricultural Research;
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Sustainable Agriculture;
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Animal Husbandry
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PDS
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Farm distress and government initiatives
9. Industrial Sector:
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Industrial Policies
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Licensing
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MSME
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Labour Reforms
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Companies Act
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Make in India, Skill India
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Challenges in Industrial development
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Organised and unorganised sector
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PPP
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Investment models
10. Initiatives by the govt.
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Government policies
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Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues
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related to planning
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Economic Policies till 1991
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation
11. Infrastructure:
IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc.
Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics
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25 Mar 2020
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TEST - 23 (SUBJECT)
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Economic Survey
Budget
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29 Mar 2020
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TEST - 24 (SUBJECT)
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India year book
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02 Apr 2020
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TEST - 25 (SUBJECT)
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Economic Survey
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Budget
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India year book
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06 Apr 2020
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Full Length Test - 1
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Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
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Geography
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History of India
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Indian Economy & Social Development
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Ecology & Environment
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General Science
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Current Affairs
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Ministry Websites
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Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events
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10 Apr 2020
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CSAT TEST - 7
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Full Syllabus
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10 Apr 2020
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Full Length Test - 2
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Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
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Geography
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History of India
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Indian Economy & Social Development
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Ecology & Environment
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General Science
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Current Affairs
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Ministry Websites
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Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events
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14 Apr 2020
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Full Length Test - 3
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Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
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Geography
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History of India
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Indian Economy & Social Development
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Ecology & Environment
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General Science
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Current Affairs
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Ministry Websites
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Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events
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18 Apr 2020
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Full Length Test - 4
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Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
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Geography
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History of India
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Indian Economy & Social Development
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Ecology & Environment
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General Science
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Current Affairs
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Ministry Websites
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Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events
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22 Apr 2020
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CSAT TEST - 8
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Full Syllabus
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22 Apr 2020
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Full Length Test - 5
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Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
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Geography
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History of India
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Indian Economy & Social Development
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Ecology & Environment
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General Science
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Current Affairs
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Ministry Websites
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Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events
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26 Apr 2020
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Full Length Test - 6
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Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
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Geography
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History of India
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Indian Economy & Social Development
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Ecology & Environment
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General Science
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Current Affairs
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Ministry Websites
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Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events
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30 Apr 2020
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Full Length Test - 7
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04 May 2020
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CSAT TEST - 9
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Full Syllabus
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04 May 2020
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Full Length Test - 8
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08 May 2020
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Full Length Test - 9
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12 May 2020
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CSAT TEST - 10
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Full Syllabus
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12 May 2020
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Full Length Test - 10
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16 May 2020
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Full Length Test - 11
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26 May 2020
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CSAT TEST - 11
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Full Syllabus
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26 May 2020
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CSAT TEST - 12
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Full Syllabus
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06 Jun 2020
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Full Length Test - 12
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13 Jun 2020
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Full Length Test - 13
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23 Jun 2020
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Thematic TEST - 1
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AGRICULTURE - CONCEPTS, INSTITUTIONS, SCHEMES/AGREEMENTS etc.
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NCERT Books - special focus on 11th and 12th NCERTs - Biology and India Physical/Human Geography
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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare and other websites - list in appendix below
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FAO, ICRISAT, IFPRI, IFAD websites - cover initiatives, reports etc.
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TN Agricultural Website: http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/ (Past year UPSC Qs asked from here)
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India Yearbook 2020- Ch 4,15 & 27 on Agriculture; Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Aff.; Water Resources
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WTO (and other international) agreements related to Agriculture - see appendix
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Agricultural credit: NABARD, Cooperatives, Regional Rural Bank etc - see appendix
Current Events related to Agricultural development Jan 2019 - June 2020 (Insights current compilations)
Map based questions on agriculture: India
Mains self study: 1 mock - 20 Qs
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28 Jun 2020
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Full Length Test - 14
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03 Jul 2020
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Thematic TEST - 2
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SCIENCE & TECH - EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, CONCEPTS & APPLICATIONS
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India Yearbook 2020 - Ch 8, 9 & 25 on Science and Tech; Communications and IT and Defence
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Insights Science and Tech Compilations - Revision Modules 2019 and 2020
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NCERT - Bio (XII-Ch 4,5, 7-16; XI-Ch 2 and 5); Phy (XI-Ch 1,5,8; XII-Ch 15); Chem (XI-Ch1,14; XII-Ch 14,16)
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Ministry websites - New and Renewable energy; Science & Tech; Earth Sciences
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Technology Review (https://www.technologyreview.com/) - see topics section - AI, Bio-tech, Computing etc.
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Insights Current events; Science Daily (https://www.sciencedaily.com/); NASA; Indian Express (Explained)
Mains self study: 1 mock - 20 Qs
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06 Jul 2020
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Thematic TEST - 3
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ENVIRONMENT - PROTECTED AREAS, SPECIES, TREATIES/BODIES/AGREEMENTS
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Websites of UNFCCC, UNEP, WWF-India (species and protected areas both) & IUCN (Critical species India)
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Treaties - India as a partner- http://ifs.nic.in/Dynamic/book/page8.pdf (list comprehensive, but read more)
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Indian Economy - Ramesh Singh - Ch on Sustainability and Climate Change or Shankar IAS material
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India Yearbook 2020 - Ch 11, 12 on Energy and Environment
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Insights Environment Prelims Revision Compilations - 2019 and 2020
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Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change website - cover comprehensively
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ENVIS Portal- http://www.wiienvis.nic.in/Database/Protected_Area_854.aspx - from here read Sites of Conservation Importance, Protected areas of India and species (see tabs in the link)
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Major lakes (including those with protected areas) and Ramsar wetland sites in India
Mains Self Study: 1 mock - 20 Qs
Protected areas, lakes, sites, species covered in UPSC papers 2011-2019 (Very important)
See Appendix for a brief
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15 Jul 2020
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Thematic TEST - 4
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INTERNATIONAL - BODIES, NGOs, REPORTS, AGREEMENTS
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Start from India Yearbook 2020 - Ch on India and World (gives a broad coverage, then read the following)
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UN Specialized agencies - websites, and that of regional bodies e.g. ASEAN, BIMSTEC, SAARC, BRICS, SCO
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Ministry of External Affairs website - cover major trade agreements and partnerships of India
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Insights Prelims Revision Modules 2019 & 2020 - International Relations
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International NGOs working in India and Indian NGOs - e.g. Greenpeace, ADR, SEWA
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Contemporary World Politics - Class XII NCERT
Mains Self Study - 1 mock - 20 Qs
Insights current events
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25 Jul 2020
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Thematic TEST - 5
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ART & CULTURE
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Culture portion from NCERT History and Culture books - XI and XII & TN board History textbook - XI
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CCRT Website
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Insights Prelims Revision Module 2019 and 2020 - Arts and Culture
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UNESCO + National heritages https://www.indiaculture.nic.in/national-list-intangible-cultural-heritage-ich
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India Yearbook 2020 - Ch on Culture and Tourism
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Ministry of Culture website
Mains Self Study: 1 mock - 20 Qs
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01 Aug 2020
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Thematic TEST - 6
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SOCIAL WELFARE - SCHEMES, CONCEPTS, INITIATIVES, ISSUES
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India Yearbook 2020 - Ch 10 (Education), 16 (Health & Family Welfare), 17 (Housing & Urban), Ch 20 (Law and Justice), 21 (Labour), 23 (Planning), 24 (Rural Dev.), 28 (Welfare) , 29 (Youth affairs)
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Indian Economy - Ramesh Singh 7th Ed. - Ch 20 & 21 on Human Development & Socio-economic issues
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Insights Revision Modules for Prelims 2019 and 2020 - Government Schemes and Society
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Initiatives by UN Specialized Agencies (from their websites) - WHO, UNDP, WB, IMF, ILO, UNESCO, WIPO
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Ministries concerned directly with social welfare - list in appendix below
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Recent events - Insights Daily Current Events
Mains self study: 1 mock - 20 Qs
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12 Aug 2020
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Thematic TEST - 7
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INDIA YEARBOOK 2020 & PAST CURRENT AFFAIRS - 2019 (Important)
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India Yearbook 2020 (Chapters not covered in Test 1-6)
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Insights Current Event compilations - 2020, 2019 and 2018 (only July-December)- portion not covered above
Mains self study: 1 mock - 20 Qs
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18 Aug 2020
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Thematic TEST - 8
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YOJANA 2020, BUDGET 2020-2021 AND ECONOMIC SURVEY
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Yojana 2019 and 2020 - Only cover "DO YOU KNOW" section
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Union Budget 2020-21
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Economic Survey 2019-20 & 2018-19
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Economic Concepts and Terminologies - Ramesh Singh 7th ed. - Last chapter
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RBI's website (look for new releases and topics listed on the home page)
Mains self study: 1 Mock - 20 Qs
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25 Aug 2020
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Thematic TEST - 9
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MAP BASED QUESTIONS & TRIBES OF INDIA
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Political and physical map - India, South & SE Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Polar regions & America
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Ministry of Tribal affairs website - Special focus on PVTGs - https://tribal.nic.in/Statistics.aspx
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Tribes covered in Insights Current affairs compilations 2019 and 2020
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Major tribal (cover state-wise) and racial groups in India (Caucasian, Mongoloid, Australoid, Negroid etc.)
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International borders of India, related agreements, treaties and issues
Mains self study: 1 mock - 10 Qs
Insights Current affairs
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04 Sep 2020
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Thematic TEST - 10
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UPSC PAST YEAR PAPERS (2011-2019) - Qs ASKED FROM TOPICS COVERED
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Cover topics in these papers well - Civil Services (Prelims), CAPF and CDS (I & II) General Knowledge papers
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Research not only question topic but also information/concepts/issues listed in the options
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Every year 8-10 Qs are directly or indirectly based on these papers
Mains self study: 1 mock - 10 Qs
Insights current affairs
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15 Sep 2020
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Thematic TEST - 11
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FULL LENGTH REVISION TEST
Revision of entire syllabus (not just syllabus of Tests 1-10): this is a practice test before Prelims.
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23 Sep 2020
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Thematic TEST - 12
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FULL LENGTH REVISION TEST
Revision of entire syllabus (not just syllabus of Tests 1-10): this is a practice test before Prelims.
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30 Sep 2020
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