Insights IAS 2020 | Insights Test Series for UPSC IAS Preliminary Exam

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Total Tests : 49

IPB Subject-wise Test Series Full Package [37 Gs + 12 CSAT]

Test Name	Syllabus	Starts from date
TEST – 1 (SUBJECT)	Ancient History Prehistoric period Paleolithic Mesolithic Neolithic Chalcolithic Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization Vedic Age Early Vedic period Later Vedic period Mahajanapadas & Rise of Magadh Religious Reforms Iranian & Macedonian Invasion Mauryan Age Post Mauryan Age Indo Greek Invasion Indo-Greeks Parthians Shaka Kushanas Indo-Sassanian Sungas Kanvas Satavahanas Guptas Age Sangam Age Regional Kingdoms Post Guptas Age Harshavardhana Pallava Chalukya Medieval History Triparty Struggle Prathiharas Palas Chola Empire Turkish conquest of India Ghaznavid Muhammad Ghuri Rajput states Delhi sultanate Slave dynasty The Khaljis The Tughlaqs The Sayyids The Lodhis Mughal empire (Including later Mughals) Maratha Confederacy Southern Dynasties 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	02 Jan 2020
TEST - 2 (SUBJECT)	Architecture Cave Architecture Temple Architecture Indo-Islamic Architecture Modern 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 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 Religion Hinduism Jainism Buddhism Islam Christianity Zoroastrianism Judaism Philosophy Six Schools of Philosophy Ajivika Lokayata etc. Indian Music Classical Music Hindustani Music Carnatic Music Folk Music Tradition Modern Music Personalities Indian Dance Classical Dance forms in India – Odissi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniattay, Sattriya, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi Folk Dances Modern Dance in India Theatre Sanskrit Theatre Folk Theatre Modern Theatre Personalities Puppetry History Different forms of Puppetry in People Associated with Theatres Indian Cinema and Circus Bhakti & Sufi Movement Language & Literature Indian Language Classical Languages Scheduled Languages Indian Literature Religious Literature Secular Literature Fairs, Festivals and Craft -Religious Festivals, Secular Festivals (States & UT’s), Art & Crafts Science & Technology Ancient, Science & Technology Medieval Science & Technology Famous Personalities in Ancient and Medieval India Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage Indian Word Heritage Sites – Tangible & non-tangible heritage, Tentative list Cultural Heritage Sites Natural Heritage Sites Important Institutions Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	05 Jan 2020
CSAT TEST - 1	Comprehension Basic numeracy & General mental ability Numbers HCF & LCM Averages Ratio & Proportion Percentage Profit & Loss Simple interest & Compound interest Problems on ages Problems on clock Partnership Pipes & cistern	09 Jan 2020
TEST - 3 (SUBJECT)	Fall of Mughals Advent of Europeans Coming of Europeans Struggle among Europeans Rise of East India Company India under East India Company’s Rule Administration Political policies 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 Education Policies Religious policies Indian Kingdoms in 18th century: Marathas, Punjab, Mysore, Hyderabad etc. Socio - Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20^th 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) Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	09 Jan 2020
TEST - 4 (SUBJECT)	Foundation of the Indian National Congress National movement (1885 - 1919) 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	13 Jan 2020
TEST - 5 (SUBJECT)	Physical Geography of the world Origin and evolution of Universe Solar system Geological History of the Earth 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 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 Climatology Structure, Composition of atmosphere Weather & Climate Heat & temperature Insolation Heat Budget Distribution of temperature Temperature Inversion Pressure and Pressure belts Winds Planetary winds Seasonal winds Local winds Precipitation-Forms & Types, Distribution of rainfall Air Masses Cyclones and anti-cyclones World Climatic regions Oceanography Bottom relief Features Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis Temperature distribution Salinity distribution Marine resources Biogeography Soils Classification Distribution Erosion & Conservation Biomes 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 Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	17 Jan 2020
TEST - 6 (SUBJECT)	Physical Geography of India Location Latitude Longitude Physiographic division of India Northern Mountains Plains of India Peninsular Plateau Islands of India Drainage System Himalayan Drainage System Peninsular Drainage System Other small river system Indian Climate Spatial and temporal distribution of temperature & pressure Winds Rainfall Indian Monsoon Mechanism Onset Variability Rainfall distribution Climatic Regions of India Soils Classification of Soils Problems of Soil and Conservation Indian Flora & Faun Forests and their distribution Forest Conservation Fauna 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	21 Jan 2020
CSAT TEST - 2	Comprehension Basic numeracy & General mental ability Time & work Time & Distance Boats & streams Problems on trains Permutation & combination Probability charts, graphs, tables etc.	21 Jan 2020
TEST - 7 (SUBJECT)	Constitutionalism Historical Underpinnings Evolution & Making of the Constitution Features and Significant Provisions Political systems Democratic & Non-Democratic Parliamentary & Presidential Unitary & Federal Direct and Representative Republic and Monarchy etc. The Preamble The Union and its Territory Citizenship Fundamental Rights Directive Principles Fundamental Duties Amendment of Constitution Basic Structure of the Constitution Emergency Provisions Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	25 Jan 2020
TEST - 8 (SUBJECT)	Central Government President of India Vice President of India Prime minister Central Council of Ministers, Parliament State Government Governor Chief Minister State Council of Ministers State Legislature Judiciary Supreme Court High Courts Subordinate Courts Indian Federalism Centre-State Relations Inter-state Relations Local Government Panchayati Raj Local Urban Government Other Dimensions Official Language Public Services Tribunals Special provisions for SCs, STs, BCs, Minorities & Anglo-Indians Rights and liabilities of the Government Authoritative text in Hindi Language Anti-defection law Political dimensions Ministries and Departments of the Government Pressure groups Elections & political parties Representation of People's Act Election Process Governance Transparency & Accountability RTI Citizen’s Charter e-Governance Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	29 Jan 2020
TEST - 9 (SUBJECT)	Constitutional Bodies Election Commission Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) State Public Service Commission (SPSC) Finance Commission CAG Attorney general of India Advocate general of India Special officer for Linguistic Minorities National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) 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	02 Feb 2020
CSAT TEST - 3	Revision test of Test 1 & Test 2 syllabus	02 Feb 2020
TEST - 10 (SUBJECT)	National Income Accounting: Definition 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 Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator Debates around GDP and other indices Money and Banking Money Definition Functions and significance Evolution of Money Money supply in India and factors affecting it Banking Need of banks Function Commercial Banks Central Bank: Importance Functions Structure Monetary Policy Policy tools, (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) Banking Reforms Capital Markets & Money Markets Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments Primary market and Secondary markets etc. Inflation and Employment Inflation Definition Inflationary Gap and Inflationary process Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation Inflation Control measures Unemployment Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical Nature of Unemployment in India Government budgeting and Fiscal Policy Budgeting Evolution of Budgeting Institutions and Laws The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process Fiscal Policy Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development Public Revenue Sources of Revenue Taxes Classification - Direct and Indirect, Specific and Ad Valorem Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes Public Debt Deficit Financing Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	06 Feb 2020
TEST - 11 (SUBJECT)	External Sector and Currency Exchange rate Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility FDI, FII -- issues, challenges etc. Foreign Trade of India Trade Policy Product wise trade Region wise trade Subsidy boxes WTO related issues and India 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: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector Cropping System and Pattern; Agricultural Marketing and Reforms Agricultural Research; Sustainable Agriculture; Animal Husbandry PDS Farm distress and government initiatives 4. Industrial Sector: Industrial Policies Licensing MSME Labour Reforms Companies Act Make in India, Skill India Challenges in Industrial development Organised and unorganised sector PPP Investment models 5. Initiatives by the govt. Government policies Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning Economic Policies till 1991 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	10 Feb 2020
TEST - 12 (SUBJECT)	1. Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem Terrestrial ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems 2. Environmental problems: Climate Change Acidification Eutrophication Ozone Depletion Mitigation Strategies India and Climate Change 3. Environmental pollution Pollutants Air pollution Water Pollution Soil Pollution Noise Pollution Radioactive pollution E-Waste Solid Waste Bioremediation 4. Biodiversity Basic Concepts Plant and Animal Diversity Marine Organisms Threat to Biodiversity 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 Biodiversity Conservation efforts Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts Bioprospecting Biosafety Biopiracy 5. Conservation efforts: India and World Institutional and Organizational mechanisms Environmental Acts and Policies Environmental conventions Sustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment. Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	14 Feb 2020
TEST - 13 (SUBJECT)	1. Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem Terrestrial ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems 2. Environmental problems: Climate Change Acidification Eutrophication Ozone Depletion Mitigation Strategies India and Climate Change 3. Environmental pollution Pollutants Air pollution Water Pollution Soil Pollution Noise Pollution Radioactive pollution E-Waste Solid Waste Bioremediation 4. Biodiversity Basic Concepts Plant and Animal Diversity Marine Organisms Threat to Biodiversity 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 Biodiversity Conservation efforts Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts Bioprospecting Biosafety Biopiracy 5. Conservation efforts: India and World Institutional and Organizational mechanisms Environmental Acts and Policies Environmental conventions Sustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	18 Feb 2020
CSAT TEST - 4	Comprehension 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	18 Feb 2020
TEST - 14 (SUBJECT)	Ancient History Prehistoric period Paleolithic Mesolithic Neolithic Chalcolithic Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization Vedic Age Early Vedic period Later Vedic period Mahajanapadas & Rise of Magadh Religious Reforms Iranian & Macedonian Invasion Mauryan Age Post Mauryan Age Indo Greek Invasion Indo-Greeks Parthians Shaka Kushanas Indo-Sassanian Sungas Kanvas Satavahanas Guptas Age Sangam Age Regional Kingdoms Post Guptas Age Harshavardhana Pallava Chalukya Medieval History Triparty Struggle Prathiharas Palas Chola Empire Turkish conquest of India Ghaznavid Muhammad Ghuri Rajput states Delhi sultanate Slave dynasty The Khaljis The Tughlaqs The Sayyids The Lodhis Mughal empire (Including later Mughals) Maratha Confederacy Southern Dynasties 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	22 Feb 2020
TEST - 15 (SUBJECT)	1. Architecture Cave Architecture Temple Architecture Indo-Islamic Architecture Modern 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 Hinduism Jainism Buddhism Islam Christianity Zoroastrianism Judaism 5. Philosophy Six Schools of Philosophy Ajivika Lokayata etc. 6. Indian Music Classical 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 History Different forms of Puppetry in People Associated with Theatres 10. Indian Cinema and Circus 11. Bhakti & Sufi Movement 12. Language & Literature Indian Language Classical Languages Scheduled Languages Indian Literature Religious Literature Secular Literature 13. Fairs, Festivals and Craft -Religious Festivals, Secular Festivals (States & UT’s), Art & Crafts 14. Science & Technology Ancient, Science & Technology Medieval Science & Technology Famous Personalities in Ancient and Medieval India 15. Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage Indian Word Heritage Sites – Tangible & non-tangible heritage, Tentative list Cultural Heritage Sites Natural Heritage Sites Important Institutions Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	26 Feb 2020
TEST - 16 (SUBJECT)	Fall of Mughals Advent of Europeans Coming of Europeans Struggle among Europeans Rise of East India Company India under East India Company’s Rule Administration Political policies 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 Education Policies Religious policies Indian Kingdoms in 18th century: Marathas, Punjab, Mysore, Hyderabad etc. Socio - Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20^th 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 National movement (1885 - 1919) 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	01 Mar 2020
CSAT TEST - 5	Comprehension Logical reasoning & Analytical ability Logic Statement - Arguments Statement - Assumptions Statement - Courses of Action Statement – Conclusions Syllogism	01 Mar 2020
TEST - 17 (SUBJECT)	Physical Geography of the world 1. Origin and evolution of Universe Solar system Geological History of the Earth 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 Structure, Composition of atmosphere Weather & Climate Heat & temperature Insolation Heat Budget Distribution of temperature Temperature Inversion Pressure and Pressure belts Winds Planetary winds Seasonal winds Local winds Precipitation-Forms & Types, Distribution of rainfall Air Masses Cyclones and anti-cyclones World Climatic regions 4. Oceanography Bottom relief Features Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis Temperature distribution Salinity distribution Marine resources 5. Biogeography Soils Classification Distribution Erosion & Conservation Biomes 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 Latitude Longitude Physiographic division of India Northern Mountains Plains of India Peninsular Plateau Islands of India Drainage System Himalayan Drainage System Peninsular Drainage System Other small river system 2. Indian Climate Spatial and temporal distribution of temperature & pressure Winds Rainfall Indian Monsoon Mechanism Onset Variability Rainfall distribution Climatic Regions of India 3. Soils Classification of Soils Problems of Soil and Conservation 4. Indian Flora & Faun Forests and their distribution Forest Conservation Fauna 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	05 Mar 2020
TEST - 18 (SUBJECT)	Constitutionalism Historical Underpinnings Evolution & Making of the Constitution Features and Significant Provisions Political systems Democratic & Non-Democratic Parliamentary & Presidential Unitary & Federal Direct and Representative Republic and Monarchy etc. The Preamble The Union and its Territory Citizenship Fundamental Rights Directive Principles Fundamental Duties Amendment of Constitution Basic Structure of the Constitution Emergency Provisions Central Government President of India Vice President of India Prime minister Central Council of Ministers, Parliament State Government Governor Chief Minister State Council of Ministers State Legislature Judiciary Supreme Court High Courts Subordinate Courts Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	09 Mar 2020
TEST - 19 (SUBJECT)	1. Central Government President of India Vice President of India Prime minister Central Council of Ministers, Parliament 2. State Government Governor Chief Minister State Council of Ministers State Legislature 3. Judiciary Supreme Court High Courts Subordinate Courts 4. Indian Federalism Centre-State Relations Inter-state Relations 5. Local Government Panchayati Raj Local Urban Government 6. Other Dimensions Official Language Public Services Tribunals Special provisions for SCs, STs, BCs, Minorities & Anglo-Indians Rights and liabilities of the Government Authoritative text in Hindi Language Anti-defection law 7. Political dimensions Ministries and Departments of the Government Pressure groups Elections & political parties Representation of People's Act Election Process Governance Transparency & Accountability RTI Citizen’s Charter e-Governance 8. Constitutional Bodies Election Commission Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) State Public Service Commission (SPSC) Finance Commission CAG Attorney general of India Advocate general of India Special officer for Linguistic Minorities National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) 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	15 Mar 2020
TEST - 20 (SUBJECT)	1. Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem Terrestrial ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems 2. Environmental problems: Climate Change Acidification Eutrophication Ozone Depletion Mitigation Strategies India and Climate Change 3. Environmental pollution Pollutants Air pollution Water Pollution Soil Pollution Noise Pollution Radioactive pollution E-Waste Solid Waste Bioremediation 4. Biodiversity Basic Concepts Plant and Animal Diversity Marine Organisms Threat to Biodiversity 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 Biodiversity Conservation efforts Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts Bioprospecting Biosafety Biopiracy 5. Conservation efforts: India and World Institutional and Organizational mechanisms Environmental Acts and Policies Environmental conventions Sustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	17 Mar 2020
TEST - 21 (SUBJECT)	1. Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem Terrestrial ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems 2. Environmental problems: Climate Change Acidification Eutrophication Ozone Depletion Mitigation Strategies India and Climate Change 3. Environmental pollution Pollutants Air pollution Water Pollution Soil Pollution Noise Pollution Radioactive pollution E-Waste Solid Waste Bioremediation 4. Biodiversity Basic Concepts Plant and Animal Diversity Marine Organisms Threat to Biodiversity 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 Biodiversity Conservation efforts Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts Bioprospecting Biosafety Biopiracy 5. Conservation efforts: India and World Institutional and Organizational mechanisms Environmental Acts and Policies Environmental conventions Sustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above Topics	21 Mar 2020
CSAT TEST - 6	Revision test of Test 4 & Test 5 syllabus	21 Mar 2020
TEST - 22 (SUBJECT)	1. National Income Accounting: Definition 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 Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator Debates around GDP and other indices 2. Money and Banking Money Definition Functions and significance Evolution of Money Money supply in India and factors affecting it Banking Need of banks Function Commercial Banks Central Bank: Importance Functions Structure Monetary Policy Policy tools, (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) Banking Reforms 3. Capital Markets & Money Markets Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments Primary market and Secondary markets etc. 4. Inflation and Employment Inflation Definition Inflationary Gap and Inflationary process Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation Inflation Control measures Unemployment Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical Nature of Unemployment in India 5. Government budgeting and Fiscal Policy Budgeting Evolution of Budgeting Institutions and Laws The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process Fiscal Policy Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development Public Revenue Sources of Revenue Taxes Classification - Direct and Indirect, Specific and Ad Valorem Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes Public Debt Deficit Financing 6. External Sector and Currency Exchange rate Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility FDI, FII -- issues, challenges etc. Foreign Trade of India Trade Policy Product wise trade Region wise trade Subsidy boxes WTO related issues and India 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: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector Cropping System and Pattern; Agricultural Marketing and Reforms Agricultural Research; Sustainable Agriculture; Animal Husbandry PDS Farm distress and government initiatives 9. Industrial Sector: Industrial Policies Licensing MSME Labour Reforms Companies Act Make in India, Skill India Challenges in Industrial development Organised and unorganised sector PPP Investment models 10. Initiatives by the govt. Government policies Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning Economic Policies till 1991 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	25 Mar 2020
TEST - 23 (SUBJECT)	Economic Survey Budget	29 Mar 2020
TEST - 24 (SUBJECT)	India year book	02 Apr 2020
TEST - 25 (SUBJECT)	Economic Survey Budget India year book	06 Apr 2020
Full Length Test - 1	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs Ministry Websites Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events	10 Apr 2020
CSAT TEST - 7	Full Syllabus	10 Apr 2020
Full Length Test - 2	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs Ministry Websites Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events	14 Apr 2020
Full Length Test - 3	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs Ministry Websites Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events	18 Apr 2020
Full Length Test - 4	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs Ministry Websites Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events	22 Apr 2020
CSAT TEST - 8	Full Syllabus	22 Apr 2020
Full Length Test - 5	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs Ministry Websites Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events	26 Apr 2020
Full Length Test - 6	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs Ministry Websites Other Official National and International Websites (Break-up will be specified later) More Emphasis on Current Events	30 Apr 2020
Full Length Test - 7	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs	04 May 2020
CSAT TEST - 9	Full Syllabus	04 May 2020
Full Length Test - 8	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs	08 May 2020
Full Length Test - 9	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs	12 May 2020
CSAT TEST - 10	Full Syllabus	12 May 2020
Full Length Test - 10	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs	16 May 2020
Full Length Test - 11	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs	20 May 2020
CSAT TEST - 11	Full Syllabus	20 May 2020
Full Length Test - 12	Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance Geography History of India Indian Economy & Social Development Ecology & Environment General Science Current Affairs	24 May 2020
CSAT TEST - 12	Full Syllabus	24 May 2020

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