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Test No. DATE SUBJECT SYLLABUS REFERENCE

1 July 27th, 2019 Art and Culture Indian Culture - Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

NCERT Class 11: An Introduction to Indian ArtCCRTNIOS – Indian Culture and Heritage

2 August 10th, 2019

Modern Indian History

Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

NCERT - Modern India (Bipan Chandra)NCERT - Themes in Indian History (Part 3)India's Struggle for Independence - Bipan Chandra

3 August 17th, 2019

Post Independence + World History

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country.History of the World will include events from 18th century such as Industrial Revolution, world wars, Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization, political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.

NCERT - World History (Arjun Dev) NCERT - Themes in World HistoryIndia Since Independence: Bipin Chandra

4 August 24th, 2019

Society Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.Effects of Globalization on Indian society.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism.

Newspapers: The Hindu & The Indian ExpressNCERT: Class 12 - Indian SocietyNCERT: Class 12 - Social Change and Development in IndiaYojna, Kurukshetra

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Test No DATE SUBJECT SYLLABUS REFERENCE

5 August 31st, 2019

Geography Salient features of World's Physical Geography.Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

NCERTs - Class 11 and 12 (Physical and Human) Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong Newspapers: The Hindu & The Indian Express

6 September 7th, 2019

Essay 1


Polity 1 Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein.Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions.Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.

GRACE IAS Study Material NCERTs: Class 9 and 10 - Democratic Politics 1 & 2 NCERT: Class 11 - Indian Constitution at Work Indian Polity by M Laxmikant Newspapers: The Hindu & The Indian Express

Page : 2

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8 September 21st, 2019

Polity 2 Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act.Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies.Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries.

GRACE IAS Study Material NCERTs: Class 9 and 10 - Democratic Politics 1 & 2 NCERT: Class 11 - Indian Constitution at Work Indian Polity by M Laxmikant Representation of People's Act, 1950 and 1951Newspapers: The Hindu & The Indian Express


Governance + Social Justice

Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Development Processes and the Development Industry — the Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; Citizens Charters, Transparency & Accountability and institutional and other measures.Role of Civil Services in a Democracy.

GRACE IAS Study Material 2nd Administrative Reforms CommissionThree Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 - NITI Aayog

NCERT: Class 12 - Indian SocietyNCERT: Class 12 - Social Change and Development in IndiaYojna, Kurukshetra, Economic and Political Weekly

Page : 3



10 October 5th, 2019

International Relations + Social Justice

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections.Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.India and its Neighborhood- Relations.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's interests, Indian Diaspora.Important International Institutions, agencies and fora - their Structure, Mandate.

NCERT: Class 12 Political Science:Contemporary World PoliticsMinistry of External Affairs websiteThe Indian Express and The Hindu


History Prelims Test 1 Our Past 1, 2 and 3 ( NCERT 6, 7 and 8 )


Essay 2


Polity Prelims Test 2 Social and Political Life (NCERT 6, 7 and 8)Democratic Politics (NCERT 9 and 10)

Page : 4


Page : 5



Economy 1 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it.Government Budgeting.

GRACE IAS Study Material Newspapers: The Indian Express, The HinduYojana, Budget, Economic SurveyIndian Economy by Ramesh SinghNCERT Class 11: Indian Economic Development


Geography Prelims Test 3 Earth Our Habitat ( NCERT 6)Our Environment (NCERT 7)Resource and Development (NCERT 8)Contemporary India(NCERT 9 and 10)

16 November 2nd, 2019

Economy 2 Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models.

GRACE IAS Study Material Kurukshetra, YojnaEconomic and Political WeeklyThree Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 - NITI AayogNewspapers: The Hindu, The Indian Express

17 November 3rd, 2019

Economics Prelims Test 4 NCERT : Indian Economic Development


Page : 6


18 November 9th, 2019

Agro Economy Major Crops - Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, - Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems; Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints; E-technology in the aid of farmers.Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices; Public Distribution System - Objectives, Functioning, Limitations, Revamping; Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security; Technology Missions; Economics of Animal-Rearing.Food Processing and Related Industries in India- Scope' and Significance, Location, Upstream and Downstream Requirements, Supply Chain Management.Land Reforms in India.

GRACE IAS Study Material Newspapers: The Indian Express, The HinduYojana, Kurukshetra, Budget, Economic Survey


Science and Tech Prelims Test 5 NCERT (6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)


Page : 7

Test No DATETEST SUBJECT SYLLABUS REFERENCE


Science and Techology + Internal Security

Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security.Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas - Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.

The Science Reporter MagazineThe Hindu, Indian Expresswebsite : IDSA2nd ARC (7th Report Capacity Buildingfor Conflict Resolution)2nd ARC (8th Report CombatingTerrorism - Protecting by Righteousness)


Environment Prelims Test 6 GRACE IAS Study Material NCERT Biology class 12 (Unit 10)


Current Affairs Prelims Test 7 Newspaper + Magazine


Page : 8



Environment + Disaster Management

Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.Disaster and Disaster Management.

GRACE IAS Study Material Website: National Disaster Managemnet AuthorityNCERT biology Class 12- Unit 10Newspapers: The Indian Express, The HinduYojana, Budget, Economic Survey

24 December 1st, 2019

History Prelims Test 8 Old NCERT Ancient and Medievel India

25 December 8th, 2019

History Prelims Test 9 Old NCERT Modern India


Essay 3


Polity Prelims Test 10 Indian Constitution at work

28 December 22nd, 2019

Polity Prelims Test 11 Indian Polity by Lakshmikanth


Page : 9



Ethics 1 Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in - Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics - in Private and Public Relationships. Human Values - Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values.Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections.Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance. Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World.

GRACE IAS Study Material Arihant Publication: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude


Geography Prelims Test 12 NCERT : Fundamentals of Physical GeographyIndia Physical EnvironmentFundamentals of Human GeographyIndia : People and EconomyAtlas

31 January 5th, 2020

Geography Prelims Test 13 G. C. Leong + Atlas + Current Affairs


Page : 10



Ethics 2 Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and Problems; Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private Institutions; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance; Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding; Corporate Governance.Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity; Information Sharing and Transparency in Government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption.

GRACE IAS Study Material Arihant Publication: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitudee


Environment Prelims Test 14 GRACE IAS Study Material Website of Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change + Current Affairs


Economics Prelims Test 15 Macroeconomics (NCERT Class 12)


Ehics 3 Case Studies GRACE IAS Study Material Arihant Publication: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

36 February 1st, 2020

Essay 4


Page : 11


37 & 38 February 2nd, 2020

GS 1/ GS 2 Full Syllabus GS 1/ Full Syllabus GS 2

39 February 8th, 2020

Essay 5

40 & 41 February 9th, 2020

GS3/ GS 4 Full Syllabus GS 3/ Full Syllabus GS 4

42 February 15th, 2020

Essay 6

43 & 44 February 16th, 2020

GS 1/ GS 2 Full Syllabus GS 1/ Full Syllabus GS 2

45 February 22nd, 2020

Essay 7

46 & 47 February 23rd, 2020

GS 3 / GS 4 Full Syllabus GS 3/ Full Syllabus GS 4

48 March 1st, 2020

Current Affairs Prelims Test 16

49 March 8th, 2020

History Prelims Test 17 Revision test History


Page : 12


50 March 15th, 2019

Science and Tech + Environment

Prelims Test 18 Revision test Science and Tech + Environment + Current Affairs

51 March 22nd, 2019

Economics + Social Justice

Prelims Test 19 Revision test Economics + Social Justice + Current Affairs

52 March 25th, 2019

Polity + Geography Prelims Test 20 Revision test Polity and Geography + Current Affairs

53 March 29th, 2019

Budget and Survey Prelims Test 21 Budget + Survey

54 April 1st, 2020 India Year Book + Maps

Prelims Test 22 India Year book + Maps

55 April 5th, 2020 History Prelims Test 23 Revision test History + Current Affairs

56 April 8th, 2020 Polity Prelims Test 24 Revision test Polity + Current Affairs

57 April 12th, 2020

Geography Prelims Test 25 Revision test Geography + Current Affairs

58 April 18th, 2020

Economics Prelims Test 26 Revision test Economics + Current Affairs


Page : 13


59 April 19th, 2020

Science and Tech + Environment

Prelims Test 27 Revision test Science and Tech + Environment + Current Affairs

60 & 61 April 22th, 2020

GS + CSAT Prelims Test 28Prelims Test 29

GS + CSAT

62 & 63 April 26th, 2020


GS + CSAT

64 & 65 April 29th, 2020


GS + CSAT

66 & 67 May 3rd, 2020 GS + CSAT Prelims Test 34Prelims Test 35

GS + CSAT

68 & 69 May 6th, 2020 GS + CSAT Prelims Test 36Prelims Test 37

GS + CSAT

70 & 71 May 10th, 2020


GS + CSAT

72 & 73 May 13th, 2020


GS + CSAT

74 & 75 May 17th, 2020


GS + CSAT

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