Scientifically approached Topic split to ace

preparation

Question setting team and Paper evaluation lead by

Toppers

Discussion as well as One on one feedback for all

the tests

Pre-prelims – Post Prelims Strategy to effectively

use the extended time for preparation

Online course which can be converted to offline

later

Reflections of MSLP 2019 have been attached

MAINS STRATEGIC LEARNING PROGRAM 2020 (MSLP)

TARGET

MAINS 2020

TEST SERIES

(MSLP)

Open to all orientation class on 10th July 2020 @ 4.00 PM

*Test series Free for KMIAS 2019 -20 batch Students

Commences on 15th July 2020

FEES

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Date Day Time Topic

10.07.2020 Friday 4.00 PM FREE Orientation class for Mains Test

batch & Art of answer writing session

for Mains

Date Day Test No. Topic

Before Preliminary Exam

15.07.2020 Wednesday Test 1 Essay 1

22.07.2020 Wednesday Test 2 GS 1.1

29.07.2020 Wednesday Test 3 GS 2.1

05.08.2020 Wednesday Test 4 GS 3.1

After Preliminary Exam

14.10.2020 Wednesday Test 5 Essay 2

21.10.2020 Wednesday Test 6 GS 1.2

28.10.2020 Wednesday Test 7 GS 2.2

04.11.2020 Wednesday Test 8 GS 3.2

11.11.2020 Wednesday Test 9 GS 4.1

17.11.2020 Tuesday Test 10 Essay 3

18.12.2020 Wednesday Test 11 GS 4.2

25.11.2019 Wednesday

Test 12 GS 1.3

02.12.2019 Wednesday

Test 13 GS 2.3

09.12.2019 Wednesday

Test 14 GS 3.3

16.12.2019 Wednesday

Test 15 GS 4.3

22.12.2020 Friday Test 16 Essay 4

23.12.2020 Saturday Test 17 & Test 18 GS 1 & GS 2

24.12.2020 Sunday Test 19 & Test 20 GS 3 & GS 4

MAINS TEST BATCH SCHEDULE – 2020

KEY TAKEAWAYS OF THE PROGRAMME

Enhancement of presentation skill

Proper structuring of the answers

Focus on precision and comprehensiveness of answers

Time management strategies

Proper interpretation of questions & usage of correct keywords for each answer.

Answering to the context with innovation.

Evaluation of answer sheet will be based on following criteria:

S.No Evaluating Indicators Weightage

1 Relevance to the questions 30%

2 Content quality 30%

3 Systematic presentation 30%

4 Observance of the word limit 5%

5 Legibility of handwriting 5%

PROGRAMME DETAILS: GS Topic split for tests designed to facilitate students to prepare for prelims and

mains simultaneously

Question setting under the direct guidance of last year UPSC CSE toppers

Promising amount of reflections in Mains exam (2019 reflections document

attached)

Questions cum answer booklet will be shared to registered mail id

Students have to take print out of the booklet and write answers in the space provided and send the scanned answer sheets to targetmains@kmias.com

Evaluated papers + Individual feedback + Key + Best answers selected will be

shared to the students

Live interactive discussion for each test

Question paper with Key and Recorded sessions will be available for students

till mains 2020

SUBJECT WISE SPLIT TESTS

TEST 1- ESSAY 1

TEST 2 GS 1 .1

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. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

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)

TEST 3- GS 2 .1

POLITY & GOVERNANCE

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the

federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges

and issues arising out of these. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and

Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role

in Polity. 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.

TEST 4 – GS 3 .1

ENVIRONMENT

Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

AGRICULTURE

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

TEST 5 – ESSAY 2

TEST 6 – GS 1.2

INDIAN CULTURE

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient

to modern times.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.

TEST 7 – GS 2.2

POLITY & GOVERNANCE

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. 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.

TEST 8 – GS 3.2

INDIAN ECONOMY

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development

and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting 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

TEST 9 – GS 4.1

ETHICS & CASE STUDIES

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 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 Case Studies on above issues

TEST 10 – ESSAY 3

TEST 11 – GS 4.2

ETHICS & CASE STUDIES

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 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 Case Studies on above issues

TEST 12 – GS 1.3

WORLD HISTORY

History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world

wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like

communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society

GEOGRAPHY - 1

Salient features of world’s physical geography. 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

TEST 13 – GS 2 .3

POLITY & GOVERNANCE - 2

Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant

provisions and basic structure 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.

BILATERAL & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s

interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian

diaspora. Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure

TEST 14 – GS 3 .3

INTERNAL SECURITY

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 mandate

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new

technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology and

issues relating to intellectual property rights.

Disaster and disaster management

TEST 15 – GS 4.3

ETHICS & CASE STUDIES

Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior moral

and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship,

objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker

sections Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and

governance. Case Studies on above issues.

FULL MOCK TEST

Test 16 – Essay

Test 17 – GS 1 Test 18 – GS 2

Test 19 – GS 3 Test 20 – GS 4

Other Online courses available

o Prelims Revision Test series 2020 – 9 Comprehensive tests with discussion (June – Sept 2020)

o General Studies 1 Module – GS 1 classes and tests alone

o General Studies 2 Module – GS 2 classes and tests alone

o General Studies 3 Module – GS 3 classes and tests alone

o General Studies 4 Module – GS 4 classes and tests alone

o Essay module – classes + Study materials + Tests

o Optional Subjects – Full course/Test series

Visit www.kingmakersiasacademy.com for registration of courses

MSLP Test 8 – Essay/QN. No: 8 “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom”

MSLP Test 16 – Essay/QN. No: 5

“Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness”

MSLP Test 12 – Essay/QN. No: 2

“The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their identity.”

MSLP Test 12 – Essay/QN. No: 5

“Health for All” Campaign in India: Myth or Reality”

MSLP Test 16 – Essay/QN. No: 2

“One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world”

MSLP Test 4 – Essay/QN. No: 4

“Artificial Intelligence: Can this be the next big thing for India?”

MSLP 2019 (Mains Strategic Learning Program)

Reflections in Essay Paper 2019 (5 out of 8)

MSLP 2019 (Mains Strategic Learning Program) reflection in UPSC GS-1 2019

UPSC GS 1

2019

UPSC GS 1

2019

UPSC GS 1

2019

UPSC GS 1

2019

MSLP GS 1.1

Test No.1

&

MSLP

GS 1 Mock

MSLP GS 1.3

Test No.11

MSLP GS 1.3

Test No.11

MSLP GS 1

Mock

UPSC GS 1

2019

UPSC GS 1

2019

UPSC GS 1

2019

UPSC GS 1

2019

MSLP GS 1.3

Test No.11

MSLP GS 1.3

Test No.11

MSLP GS 1.2

Test No.05

MSLP GS 1.1

Test No.01

States don’t merely seek parity with each other; historically states have also sought parity with the Centre. Brief. Also examine the changing nature of Indian federalism

since Independence. (250 words 15 marks)

Two ideas that lay at the foundation of the Indian Constitution – equality and

secularism. (250 words) (15 marks)

Explain how out of pocket expenditure results in a vicious cycle of poverty. Do

you think that India needs a leap in public healthcare spending to break this

cycle? (150 words; 10 Marks)

MSLP 2019 (Mains Strategic Learning Program)

Reflections in UPSC GS-2 2019

[150/250 Marks, 60%]

Indian Union is a unitary state with subsidiary federal features

rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary features.

Critically evaluate. (10 marks 150 words)

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Full Mock GS 2

QN. No 9

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 2.2

QN. No 17

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 2.3

QN. No 18

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 2.1

QN. No 9

Technology is an important tool for good governance as it ensures

transparency and accountability. In this regard examine how Digital India

ensures that the government services are available to citizens with little human

interference. Add a note on the recent government schemes that involve

citizens as active participants in governance (250 words, 15 Marks)

The nature of Chinese investments in other small nations is touted as Neo-

Colonialism. In this context analyse the initiatives taken by India along with its

Quad members for the development of the Indo-Pacific region. (150 words 10

marks)

Panchayati Raj Institutions are simultaneously a remarkable success and a

staggering failure. Comment. (15 marks 250 words)

While the performance of the Parliament is indeed commendable, the speed at

which both the houses cleared the bills has brought the “high productivity” under question. Critically analyze. (150 words) (10 marks)

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 2.2

QN. No 14

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 2.2

QN. No 9

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: MOCK GS 2

QN. No 17

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: MOCK GS 2.3

QN. No 1

While the performance of the Parliament is indeed commendable, the speed at

which both the houses cleared the bills has brought the “high productivity” under question. Critically analyze. (150 words) (10 marks)

India has numerous targets in eliminating various diseases in the near future.

Justify your stand whether these targets are achievable? Identify the hurdles in the

policy implementation by the state governments. (250 words 15 Marks)

Critically analyse India's foreign policy in terms of non-alignment and its

approach of strategic autonomy. (250 words 15 marks)

While India has been consistently emphasising “inclusiveness” in the Indo-Pacific

framework, it will be challenging to maintain a balance between the interests of

all stakeholders. Discuss. (15 marks 250 words)

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 1.1

QN. No 13

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 2.1

QN. No 18

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 2.2

QN. No 19

UPSC GS 2

2019

MSLP 2019

Test: GS 2 MOCK

QN. No 18

MSLP 2019 (Mains Strategic Learning Program) Reflections in UPSC GS-3 2019

[170/250 Marks, 68%]

UPSC GS 3

2019

UPSC GS 3

2019

UPSC GS 3

2019

DAWS

MSLP 2019

GS 3

Mock

MSLP 2019

GS 1.3

Test No.11

UPSC GS 3

2019

UPSC GS 3

2019

UPSC GS 3

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 3.3

Test No. 14

MSLP 2019

GS 1

Mock

MSLP 2019

GS 1.2

Test No.5

UPSC GS 3

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 3.3

Test No.14

UPSC GS 3

2019

UPSC GS 3

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 3.3

Test No.14

&

MSLP 2019

GS3

Mock

MSLP 2019

GS 3.3

Test No.14

UPSC GS 3

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 3.2

Test No.7

UPSC GS 3

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 3.3

Test No.14

UPSC GS 3

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 3

Mock

UPSC GS 3

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 2.3

Test No.13

UPSC GS 3

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 3.3

Test No.14

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 4.1

Test No. 9

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 4.1

Test No. 9

MSLP 2019 (Mains Strategic Learning Program) Reflections in UPSC GS-4 2019

[150/250 Marks, 60%]

MSLP 2019

Essay

Test No.4

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 4.2

Test No. 10

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 4.1

Test No. 2

UPSC GS 4

2019

UPSC GS 4

2019

Consider you are in a position to formulate a citizen's charter for your

organisation. How would you go about it? (150 words) (10 Marks)

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 4.1

Test No.9

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 4.3

Test No.15

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 4.2

Test No.10

MSLP 2019

GS 2.2

Test No.6

MSLP 2019

GS 4.1

Test No.9

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 2.2

Test No.6

UPSC GS 4

2019

MSLP 2019

GS 3.3

Test No. 14

UPSC GS 4

2019