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Prelims Test Series Detailed Syllabus with Sources

18.10.2019 Paper Code: B01 (Indian History) 50 Questions

New & Old NCERT Ancient India by R.S. Sharma(Old NCERT Class XI)

Medieval India by Satish Chandra (Old NCERT Class XI)

Modern India by Bipin Chandra(Old NCERT Class XII)

Our Past-I (Class VI New NCERT)

Our Past-II (Class VII New NCERT)

Our Past-III (Class VII New NCERT)

Themes in Indian History-Part I (Class XII NCERT)

Themes in Indian History-Part II (Class XII NCERT)

Themes in Indian History-Part III (Class XII NCERT)

25.10.2019 Paper Code: B02 (Indian Polity) 50 Questions

New & Old NCERT Social and Political life-I (Class VI New NCERT)

Social and Political life-II (Class VII New NCERT)

Social and Political life-III (Class VIII New NCERT)

Democratic Politics Part-I (Class IX New NCERT)

Democratic Politics Part-II (Class X New NCERT)

Indian Constitution at work (Class XI New NCERT)

Political Theory (Class XI New NCERT)

01.11.2019 Paper Code: B03 (Geography) 50 Questions

New & Old NCERT Class VI to XI (Old NCERT)

The Earth our Habitat (Class VI New NCERT)

Our Environment (Class VII New NCERT)

Resource and development (Class VIII New NCERT)

Contemporary India Part-I (Class IX

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New NCERT)

Contemporary India Part-II (Class X New NCERT)

Fundamental of Physical Geography( Class XI New NCERT)

India Physical Environment (Class IX NEW NCERT)

Fundamental of Human Geography (Class XII New NCERT)

India and People Economy (Class XII New NCERT)

08.11.2019 Paper Code: B04 (India Economy) 50 Questions

New & Old NCERT Economics (Class IX New NCERT)

Understanding Economic Development (Class X New NCERT)

Indian Economic Development( Class XI New NCERT)

Introductory Micro Economics ( Class XII New NCERT) Only initial relevant chapters.

Introductory Macro Economics (Class XII New NCERT)

15.10.2019 Paper Code: B05 (Environment and Ecology) 50 Questions

New & Old NCERT Class 8th old NCERT (Relevant Chapters)

Our environment (Class VII, New NCERT)

Biology (Class XII New NCERT, chapter 11 to 16)

Chemistry (Class IX New NCERT, Chapter 14)

22.11.2019 Paper Code: B06(General Science & Technology) 50 Questions

New & Old NCERT Science (Class IX New NCERT)

Science (Class X New NCERT)

Biology (Class XI New NCERT)

Biology (Class XII New NCERT)

Chemistry (Class XI New NCERT)

29.11.2019 Paper Code: B07 ( Complete NCERT Test) 100 Questions

History

Geography

Polity

Economy

NCERT (All Classes)As mentioned in all previous tests from B01 to B06

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Science

Environment and Ecology

06.12.2019 Paper Code: B08 ( Complete NCERT Test) 100 Questions

History

Geography

Polity

Economy

Science

Environment and Ecology

NCERT (All Classes) As mentioned in all previous tests from B01 to B06

13.12.2019 Paper Code: PTS-001 (History: Ancient +Medieval +Art & Culture ) 100 Questions

(Topics) Ancient India

Pre Historic Period

Chalcolithic Age

Copper Age

Iron Age Harappa/Indus Valley Civilization Vedic Age

Early Vedic Age

Later Vedic Phase

Literary sources

Society

Economy

Political System

Religion Emergence of Mahajanpadas Age of Mahajanpadas

Rise of Magadha

Haryanka Dynasty

Sisunga Dynasty

Nanda Dynasty

Mauryan Age

Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Ashoka Mauryan Administration

Local Administration City Administration Classes of Society Mauryan Economy

(Sources)

Ancient India by R.S. Sharma(Old NCERT Class XI)

Medieval India by Satish Chandra (Old NCERT Class XI) Art & Culture:

Class 11th NCERT: Introduction to Fine Art,

CCRT web: http://ccrtindia.gov.in/index.php a

NIOS

TN Board History: 11th Class.

Unique Shiksha: GS Manual (History Section) Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,

Government Websites,

Unique Civil Times.

http://ccrtindia.gov.in/index.php

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Post- Mauryan Period

Sunga Dyansty Administration

Sunga Art Society Economy

Central Asian Contacts and their results.

The Indo-Greeks

The Shakas

The Parthians

The Kushanas The Age of Satawahanas

Sangam Age Sangam Administration

Sangam Economy

Sangam Society

Sangam Polity

Chola

Chera

Pandyas

Gupta Age The Gupta administration

Decline of Guptas

Governance during Gupta

Description of Gupta Age

through Foreigners

Economy during Gupta Period

Trade and Commerce

Society and Religion during Gupta

Post Gupta Era Maukharis

Maitraka

Pushyabhutis

Harsha

Medieval India Early Medieval India

Introduction

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Struggle for Kannauj

Rashtrakutas

Pratiharas

Palas

Rajput Clans Delhi Sultanate

Introduction

Mahmud of Ghazni

Mohammad Ghori

Slave Sultans Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Iltutmish

Raziya

Ghiyasuddin Balban

Muiz-ud-din Qaiqabad

Khalji Dynasty

Jalal-ud-din Khalji

Alauddin Khalji

Tughlaq Dynasty

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Sayyid Dynasty

Lodhi Dynasty

Bahlul Lodhi

Sikander Lodhi

Ibrahim Lodhi

Sultanate Administration

Mughal Dynasty

Babur

Humayun

Sur dynasty

Akbar

Jahangir

Shah Jahan

Aurangzeb

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Mughal Administrative System

Trade and Commerce

Downfall of Mughals

Rise of Marathas

Early Career of Shivaji

Administration of Shivaji

Shivaji’s Achievements

Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdom

Art & Culture Indian Art and Architect.

Indus Valley Civilisation

Cave Architecture

Art and Architecture during Mauryan Period

Temple Architecture

-Nagara Style

-Dravidian Style

-Vesara Style

Indo-Islamic Architecture

Indian Sculpture

Indus Valley Civilisation

Buddhist Sculptures

School of Arts

Gupta Sculpture

Medieval School of Sculpture

Colonial Sculptures in India

British Architecture Styles

History and Culture through the ages,

Evolution of Humankind

Stone Age

Paleolithic Age

Mesolithic Age

Neolithic Age

Chalcolithic Age

Iron Age

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Language and Literature

20.12.2019 Paper Code: PTS-002 (History: Modern India +Art & Culture ) 100 Questions

Modern India

Decline of the Mughal Empire Rise of Autonomous States in 18th Century. Advent of Europeans and Subjugation of

Territories.

Consolidation of British Rule in India Reinforcement of Devil of British Power Constitutional and Political

The Economic Implication of British Rule on India

Revolt of 1857 and Other Rebellions

Socio-Religious Reform Movements in 19th Century

Indian National Movements Indian Personalities related to Freedom

Struggle Art & Culture Religion and Philosophy

Hinduism

Buddhism

Jainism

Christianity

Sikhism

Zoroastrianism

Islam

Judaism

Sufi Movement

Bhakti Movement

Vaishnavite Movement

Shaivite Movement

Painting, Performing Arts

Paintings in Ancient India

Paintings in Medieval India

Paintings in Modern India

Regional Paintings

Modern India: Modern India by Bipin Chandra(Old

NCERT) Class XII A brief history of Modern India- Rajeev

Ahir;

India’s Struggle for Independence - Bipin Chandra;

From Plassey to Partition- Shekhar Bandyopadhyay

Unique Shiksha: GS Manual (History Section)

Art & Culture:

Ancient India by R.S. Sharma(Old NCERT Class XI)

Medieval India by Satish Chandra (Old NCERT Class XI)

Class 11th NCERT: Introduction to Fine Art, CCRT web: http://ccrtindia.gov.in/index.php and NIOS

TN Board History: 12th Class.

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

http://ccrtindia.gov.in/index.php

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Indian Handicrafts

Classical Dances in India

Folk Dances of India

North India

South India

East India

West India

Indian Music and Instruments

Carnatic Music

Hindustani Music

Types of Musical Instruments

Puppetry in India

Theatre forms of India

Science & Technology World Heritage Sites

27.12.2019 Paper Code: PTS-003 (Geography: Physical, Economic & Human Geography of the World ) 100 Questions Climatology

Composition of our Atmosphere

Layers of the atmosphere

Solar Radiation and Heat Budget

Distribution of Insolation over Earth

Factors affecting Distribution of

Insolation

Terrestrial Radiation

Heat Budget

Distribution of Temperature over the

Earth’s Surface

Temperature Inversion

Regional Distribution of Temperature

Air Pressure and Atmospheric Circulation

Atmospheric Pressure

Vertical Distribution of Pressure

Horizontal Distribution of Pressure

Pressure Belts

Sources

Old NCERT: Land & People- 6th, 7th, 8th,9th Class;

New NCERT: 11th: Fundamentals of Physical Geography and 12th: Fundamentals of Human Geography

Certificate physical & Human geography - Goh Cheng Leong;

ICSE: 9th & 10th Class

Orient Longman Atlas or Oxford Atlas;

Web: http://www.moef.nic.in

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

http://www.moef.nic.in/

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Winds, Monsoon and Jet-Streams

Factors affecting direction of Winds

Types of Winds

Tri cellular Model of Wind Circulation

Monsoon in India

Origin and Mechanism of Monsoon

Theories associated with formation of

Monsoon

Southern Oscillation and El-Nino

Monsoon and Climate Change

Jet Streams Humidity, Condensation,

Precipitation and Air Masses

Humidity

Condensation

Precipitation and its types

Clouds

Air Mass Frontogenesis, Cyclones and Anti-

Cyclones

Fronts

Tropical cyclone

Temperate cyclone

Thunderstorms

Typhoon

Tornado

Oceanography

Relief of Ocean Basins

Laws of the Oceans

Layers of Oceans

Distribution of Temperature of the Oceans

Salinity

Tides

Ocean Currents

Coral Reefs and Coral Bleaching

Oceanic deposits

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Terms related to Oceanography

World Physical Geography

Basic Concepts of Geomorphology

Earth’s Interiors

Gravitational Field of the Earth

Structure of the Earth through the study of

seismic waves

Rocks

Earth Movements

Continental Drift

Sea Floor Spreading

Plate Tectonics and Convectional Currents

Mountains and Mountain Building

(Orogeny)

Vulcan city and Landforms

Topography Produced by Vulcanicity

World Distribution of Volcanoes

Earthquakes

Types of earthquakes

Distribution of Earthquakes

Tsunami

Folds

Weathering and Mass Movements

Physical or Mechanical Weathering

Chemical Weathering

Biotic weathering

Biochemical Weathering

Erosion and Landforms

Depositional Landforms

Coastal Landforms

Glacial Landforms

Arid and Semi-Arid Geomorphology

Applied Geomorphology

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03.01.2020 Paper Code: PTS-004 (Geography: Physical, Economic and Human Geography of India) 100 Questions

Physiography of India

Latitudinal and Longitudinal Expanse of

India

Northern Mountains

Great Northern Plains

The Peninsular Plateau

Western Ghats

Eastern Ghats

The Great Indian Desert

Coastal Plains

Indian Islands

Indian Drainage System

The Himalayan Drainage

The Indus System

The Ganga System

The Brahmaputra System

Peninsular Drainage System

Inland Drainage System

Climate of India

Factors Influencing the Varied Climates in

India

Cycles of Seasons in India

Climatic Zones of India

Climatic Regions in India

Natural Vegetation & Soils of India

Forest Types in India

Tropical Evergreen and Semi-evergreen

Forests

Tropical Deciduous forests

Tropical Thorn forests

Montane forests

Indian Geography

Old NCERT: Land & People- 6th, 7th, 8th 9th Class;

New NCERT: 11th: Indian Physical Environment; 12th: Fundamentals of Human Geography and India People and Economy;

ICSE: 9th & 10th Class

Orient Longman Atlas or Oxford Atlas;


Unique Shiksha General Studies Manual

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.


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Littoral and Swamp forests

Soil Resources of India

Factors affecting Soil Formation

Soil Profile

Types of Soil in India

Agriculture and Allied Sectors

Types of Farming Systems

Cropping Pattern in India

Cropping seasons in India

Cropping System in India

Food Crops

Commercial Crop

Irrigation

Seeds

Agriculture and Environment

Steps needed for Sustainable Agriculture

Population Geography

Census 2011

Industries and Infrastructure

Major Industries in India

10.01.2020 Paper Code: PTS-005 (Environment & Ecology : Basic Concepts ) 100 Questions

Ecology and Environment

What is Ecology and Environment

Levels of Organisation of Life

Factors effecting Environment

Major Biomes of the World

Tundra Biome

Coniferous Forests

Temperate Forests

Grasslands

Tropical Forests

Environment:

New NCERT: Geography: 7th Class; Science: 10th Class (Cha- 15th & 16th ) & 12th Biology (Unit 10: Cha- 13th , 14th, 15th & 16th)

ICSE: 9th to 12th Class(Ecology & Environment)

Ecology & Environment Chapter- India Year Book

Orient Longman Atlas or Oxford Atlas

Magazine: Down to Earth


Current Affairs:

The Hindu,


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Deserts

Population Ecology

Population Interactions

Positive Interactions

Negative interactions

Energy flow in the ecosystem

Trophic Level

Food Chain and Food Web

Ecological Pyramids

Ecosystems

Ecology and Ecosystem basics

Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystem

Components of Ecosystem

Functions of Ecosystem

Productivity and Decomposition

Ecological Succession

Biogeochemical cycles

Carbon Cycle

Oxygen Cycle

Nitrogen Cycle

Phosphorus Cycle

Sulphur Cycle

Aquatic ecosystem

Wetland ecosystem

Lake Ecosystem

Estuary

Mangroves

Coral Reefs and Coral

Bleaching

Ramsar Convention

Biodiversity

Types of Biodiversity

Importance of Biodiversity

Threats of Biodiversity

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

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Biodiversity Conservation

In-Situ Conservation

Ex-Situ Conservation

Biodiversity of India

Global Initiatives to protect Biosphere

Biosphere Reserves

Biodiversity hotspots

World Heritage Sites

Indian Conservation efforts

Project Tiger

Project Elephant

Ganges Dolphin

Vulture Protection

One Horned Rhino Project

Project Hangul

Snow Leopard

Sea turtle Project

Climate Change

Introduction

Natural factors leading to Climate Change

Anthropogenic factors leading to Climate

Change

Impact of Climate Change on Health,

Environment and Economy

Mitigation strategies

Ozone Depletion

Deforestation

Global Warming Potential

India and Climate Change Initiatives

17.01.2019 Paper Code: PTS-006 (Environment & Ecology: Environment. Laws, Acts & Miscellaneous ) 100 Questions

Environmental Organisations and Institutions

Animal Welfare Board

Environment:

New NCERT: Geography: 7th Class; Science: 10th Class (Cha- 15th & 16th ) & 12th Biology (Unit 10: Cha- 13th , 14th, 15th

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Central Zoo Authority

National Biodiversity Authority

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

National Ganga River Basin Authority

National Green Tribunal

Central Pollution Control Board

Genetic Engineering Approval

Committee

Global Environmental Governance

Climate Change Governance

UNFCCC

Kyoto Protocol

Conference of Parties

REDD and REDD+

IPCC

Kigali Agreement

Environmental Acts and Policies

National Acts and Policies

Wildlife Protection Act

Environment Protection Act

National Forest Policy

Biological Diversity Act, 2002

Scheduled Tribes and other

Forest Dweller Act

Coastal Regulation Zone

Wetland Rules

Compensatory Afforestation

Fund Management and

Planning Authority

International Environmental Conventions

United Nations conference on

Environment and Development

Convention on Biological Diversity

Agenda 21

& 16th)

ICSE: 9th to 12th Class(Ecology & Environment)

Ecology & Environment Chapter- India Year Book

Orient Longman Atlas or Oxford Atlas

Magazine: Down to Earth


Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.


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Ramsar Convention

CITES

TRAFFIC

UNFF

IUCN

Stockholm convention

Basel Convention

Rotterdam Convention

Vienna Convention

Montreal Protocol

Environmental Impact Assessment

Tiger Reserves in India

Elephant Reserves in India

Biosphere Reserves in India

Environmental Issues

Air Pollution and its impact

Water Pollution and its impact

Noise pollution

E-Waste

Thermal Pollution

Plastic Pollution

Current Affairs

BIOFIN

Secure Himalayan Project

National Wildlife Action Plan 2017-31

Project ‘Blue Flag’

Foundation for Environmental Education

International Conference on Sustainbale

Biofuels

UN Emission Gap Report, 2017

Scheme for protection of Majuli Island

India State of Forest Report, 2017

Solid Waste and its control

Radioactive Wastes

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Bioremediation

International Solar Alliance

Biofuels

24.01.2019 Paper Code: PTS-007 (Indian Constitution& Politics Part-1 ) 100 Questions Introduction to Constitution

Meaning of Constitution

Functions of constitution

Basic philosophy of Constitution.

Historical back ground of the Indian Constitution.

Making of the Constitution of India

The Constituent Assembly.

Salient features of our Constitution. The Preamble.

Key Words in Preamble.

Impotence of the Preamble. Union and its Territory. Citizenship

Citizenship Act 1955

Person of Indian Origin (PIO)

Merger of PIO and OCI The Fundamental Rights (Part-iii)

What are the Fundamental Rights?

Features of fundamental rights ? Directive Principle of State policy (DSPSs)

Inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy.

Classification of DSPSs

Significance of Directive Principle of State Policy.

Conflict between Fundamental Rights and DSPSs

Fundamental Duties

Eleven Fundamental Duties Under Article 51 A

Feature of Fundamental duties. Union of India

The President

qualification

Election

Functions and Powers: Executive or Administrative, Legislative, Emergency (National, State or Constitutional, Financial),

Indian Polity New NCERT:

9th (Democratic Politics-1),

10th (Democratic Politics-2),

11th (Indian Constitution at work);

Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth,

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

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Judicial, Financial, Diplomatic, Military.

Pardoning Power and Judicial Pronouncement

Impeachment

Veto power

Constitutional Position of the President

Discretionary powers of the President

Convention in a Parliamentary form of government

Vice-President

Duties

Comparison between the President and Vice-President

Council of Ministers & the PM

PM form of Government

Kitchen Cabinet

Coterie Cabinet

Cabinet form of Government

Care taker government

Interim government

Minority government

Coalition government

National government

Council of Ministers and Cabinet

3 categories of ministers

Parliamentary secretaries

Deputy PM

PM from Rajya Sabha

Presidential form of Government and Parliamentary form of Government Amendments to Rajya Sabha Election.

Procedure of Amendment in Constitution. Types of amendments (Article 368),Procedure for amendments,Amendments by Special majority and with consent of states,Criticism of Article 386

31.01.2020 Paper Code: PTS-008 (Indian Politics and Governance Part-2) 100 Questions

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Government in States

Governor Position, Extra-discretionary powers,

How the discretionary power is exercised,

Pardoning power of the governor,

Sarkaria Commission recommendation) Chief Minister

(Appointment of Chief Minister,

Council of Ministers in State.)

State Legislature (Legislative Council,

Legislative Assembly,

Members of state legislature,

Qualification,

Dis-Qualification,

Speaker of Assembly,

Deputy speaker of Assembly,

Chairman of Council,

Special status of Jammu and Kashmir Judiciary in India Supreme Court

(Appointment of Judges,

Jurisdiction: Original,

Writ,

Appellate,

Advisory,

Revisory,

Judicial Standard and Accountability Bill,

Removal of Judges)

Court of Record,

RTI and the Judiciary,

Regional Benches of SC,

Judicial Activism,

Public Interest Litigation,

National Judicial Council,

Contempt of Court,

Comparison between SC and HCs, High Court

Jurisdiction of High Courts,

Subordinate courts,

All India Judicial Service ,

Fast Track Courts,

Role of SC in the evolution of the Constitution,

Lok- Adalats,

Polity and Governance NCERT:

11th: Indian Constitution at work;

12th: Politics in India since Independence

Indian Polity by M. Laksmikanth,

Governance in India by M. Laxmikanth,

Our Political System by Subhash Kashyap

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

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Attorney general of India,

Solicitor General of India The Union Territories, and Schedule & tribal Areas.

Creation of Union Territories during British Rule,

Provision for Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers,

69th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1991.

Scheduled and Tribal Areas,

Administration of Tribal Areas. Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.

Evolution of the Panchyati Raj,

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992,

Gram Sabha,Gram Panchayats,

Zila Parishad,

PESA , Act 1996.

Municipalities. Centre –State Relations and the Inter- state Coperation. Union Public Service Commission and Various administrative Tribunals Election Commissions of India

Constitution of Election Commission of India.

Appointment and tenure of election commissioners.

Power of the election Commission.

Functions of the Election Commission.

Recognition of Political parties.

Electoral Reforms

Law Commission report on Electoral reforms headed by AP Shah.

Model Code of Conduct.

EVMs and VVPAT Emergency Provisions in Constitution of India

What is emergency?

National emergency

President Rule

Financial emergency Language and Special Provisions in constitution.

The eight Schedule: language,

Languages of the Union,

Regional Languages,

Protection of Linguistic Minorities,

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Development of Hindi Language,

The Schedule Language,

Special Provision of States: Maharashtra,Gujarat,Nagaland,Assam,Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Karnatka,

Constitutional and Legal Safeguards for the protection of Schedule Castes

Miscellaneous.

Goal of E-Governance

Types of Interactions in E-Governance

Benefits of E-governance

National E-Governance Plan.

State Wide Area Networks.

State Data Centers.

GI-Cloud

Objectives of GI Cloud

Recent Initiatives towards E-Governance.E-Governance Models.

Citizens charters

Basic principles of Citizens Charter.

Some Citizen’s Charter Initiatives in India.

2nd ARC report.

Corporate Governace

Right to information Act (RTI)

07.02.2020 Paper Code: PTS-009 (Physics, Chemistry, Science & Tech.+ Miscellaneous) 100 Questions

Nuclear energy development programme. NSG ( Nuclear Safeguard), IAEA, (Reactor , moderator, coolant) etc

Space Technology: Study of different type of orbits with video discussion.

Space technology :- Research & operation, Satellite ( IRS & INSAT) & launch vehicle ( SLV, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV ). Spy satellite, Fuel use in launch vehicle, jet plane.Different terminology like Metsat, Gramsat, Antrix, RLV, problem of cryogenic engine, Oceansat, Cartosat, Resourcesat, RISAT, drift orbit,

International space mission, MTCR ( Missile Technology Control Regime), cassini, Chandryan, Mangalyaan, Aditya, GPS (Global Positioning System), Space station

Communication technology :-Research & Operation, Spectrum policy of India, Narrow band & broad band, Wire system ( copper cable

Science: New NCERT: 6th to 10th Class.

New NCERT Class XI (Chemistry) Chapter 14

CLASS XII ( Chemistry) Chapter 14, 15 & 16

Newspapers: The Hindu, The Indian Express

Magazine: Science Reporter

Web: http://www.dst.gov.in

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

http://www.dst.gov.in/

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& optical fibre), Wireless system ( GSM, CDMA, TDMA),

Application of radio & microwaves in wireless system, 1

st G, 2

nd G, 3

rd G, 4 G- GSM, Wi-Fi, Wi-

Max, Bluetooth, Li-fi, NFC etc.. WAP (wireless application protocol), Regulatory body of communication system in INDIA. Different current terminology.

Information technology :- Networking, Arpanet, Internet, Domestic & international uses of I.T., Impact of I.T., e-Governance & there different program in India. e-Commerce ( B2B & B2C) , Call center & BPO. Other important areas of I.T. (medical transcription, insurance claim processing, legal data base development, digital content development, data digitization, web services etc. ), net neutrality, Free basics, encryption issues etc.

Different Issues and Govt. Program me

Defense Technology: - Research & operation, Nuclear weapon system, concept of nuclear fission & nuclear fusion, Cruise vs Ballistic missile. Neutron bomb, IGMDP( Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme ( Prithvi, Agni , Nag , Trishul , Aakash ), Agni 1

st,

2nd

, 3rd

& 4th

stage. Astra, Brahmos missile, Dhanush, Sagarika, Surya, Sarath, Arjun( main battle tank), LCA(Light Combat Aircraft), ALH(Advanced Light Helicopter) Lakshya, Nishant, Pinka, Radar ( Rajendra, Rashmi, Ravi, Aparna, Indra),Submarines of India, Sonar system ( HUMSA & Panchendiya etc.) Sukhoi, Sanjukta, Vikrant and Virat, INS , HAWKS, Nilgiri, Gorshkov, Su-30 MK-1, SU-33, AWACS, Phalcon, Stealth technology,Vessel Sarojni Naidu, current information & foreign countries defense system, Schemes for Ex-servicemen etc.

Particle Physics

Material Technology – (Nanotechnology,

Robotics , Artificial intelligence)

Miscellaneous topics : Blackberry controversy,

biometrics, 3-D television, blue-ray disc, LED,

digital signature, satellite phone, IP/VoIP,

Internet telephony, telemedicine, firewall,

malware, rootkit, reverse osmosis (R.O.

system), computer virus, search engine, IMEI

number (problem of Chinese handset), Unique

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Identification Number, e-waste, green

fluorescent protein, aspartame, gene doping,

computer architecture, optical computing,

bioremediation, mobile phone radiation and

health.

14.02.2020 Paper Code: PTS-010 (Biology, Science & Tech.+ Miscellaneous ) 100 Questions

Importance about science in U.P.S.C. Numerical

in biology (Blood Group and Sex Linked

character),Sc. & Tech. development, Regulatory

body & Research programme, Institutions.

Energy: - Research & Operation, Conventional &

nonconventional energy sources, Gaseous

nature of Fuel & their current data. Renewable

vs. Nonrenewable energy, Alternative Energy

Sources,

Fuel Generation (1G, 2G, 3G- Fuel i.e. algal

fuels), Biofuels, S-mixed diesel, Pb less petrol,

Clathrate etc.

Basics of Biotechnology: Research & operation,

Restriction enzyme, Recombinant DNA

Technology, DNA finger printing Vs. foot

printing, Blotting technique, Cloning,

Biogenetics. Stem cell culture

Hybridoma technology (Monoclonal Anti-body

), Bio-signature, Human Genome Project,

Application of biotechnology in animal, plant &

medicine. EUGENICS, EUTHENICS, EUPHENICS,

I.Q. &

Miscellaneous topics. (Red, Green, Blue, White

biotechnology), Gene Therapy, Genetically

Modified Crops (e.g. flavr savr tomato, Bt-

cotton, Bt- brinjal. Various biological

terminology uses in Biotechnology.

Origin of life & Biological diversity -

Science: New NCERT: 6th to 10th Class.

New NCERT Class XII (Biology) Chapter 11 and 12

Newspapers: The Hindu, The Indian Express

Magazine: Science Reporter

Web: http://www.dst.gov.in

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

http://www.dst.gov.in/

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Mycoplasma, Viruses (Prion, Viroids, satellite

viruses, Bacteriophages), Archae bacteria,

Bacteria. (A) Plant diversity - Fungi, Algae,

Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnosperm,

Mycorrhiza, Lichen and importance of Plant

Plant Anatomy (Dendrochronology and

Secondary growth), Plant Physiology - Water &

there application (Diffusion, Osmosis,

Imbibition, Plasmolysis) Transpiration, wilting ,

Guttation,

Animal Diversity – Non-chordates and

Chordates

Photosynthesis, Respiration, Plant hormone,

Enzyme. Animal Physiology – Metabolism,

Digestion ( Carbohydrate, Fat & Proteins )

Animal Physiology – Circulatory system,

Nervous system, , Excretory system, Endocrine

system

Disease – Current diseases and their issues,

vaccinisation, Various issues – Drug resistance

(MDR/MDR+/XDR/XDR+), Superbug – MRSA

Infection, immunization programme in India

Food and beverage Biotechnology:

Food and Beverage fermentations,

Microorganisms as food Enzymes and food

processing , Amino Acids, Vitamins and

Sweeteners, Organic Acids and Polysaccharides,

Public acceptance and safety of new

biotechnology foods, Biotechnology and

medicine, Pharmaceuticals and

biophamaceuticsals.

21.02.2020 Paper Code: PTS-011 (Economics) 100 Questions

Economy

Indian Economy (Special Annual Issue)

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Basic of Economy

Definition of Economy

Sectors of Economy

Types of Economy/Models of Economy

Supply and demand

Equilibrium price and quantity

Factors for production

Economic Flow

Economic operation

Circular flow in an economy. National Income and Accounting

Parameters (GDP, GNP, NDP,NNP)

Terminology (Growing economy, Slow down, Negative growth)

Features of growing economy.

Drivers of growth economy.

Base effect. Monetary Policy

Central Bank and its function

Credit Control tools (Quantitative measures, Qualitative measures)

Monetary Policy Committee

Banking Sector Reform

Non-performing assets

Twin balance Sheet Problem

Insolvency and Bankruptcy (IBC)

Non-Banking Financial Company

Payment Bank

Small Finance Banks

Money supply in India Fiscal Policy

Taxation (Classifiaction)

India Tax Structure - Corporate - Income - Custom duty - MAT - Capital Gains - GST

Laffer’s Curve

Finance Commission

Deficit in the Budget

Pratiyogita Darpan;

New NCERT: 11th: Indian Economic Development, 12th: Introductory Macroeconomics;

The Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma;

Economic Survey 2017-18 & Budget;

Web: www.pib.nic.in , www.arthapedia.in/ ,

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

Business Line,

The Economic Times PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

http://www.pib.nic.in/

http://www.arthapedia.in/

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Government Expenditure Inflation

Definition

Measurement of Index - CPI - WPI -PPI - SPI

Causes of Inflation. - Demand Pull Factors - Cost Punch Factors

Measurement adopted to control inflation.

Inflation Targetting Unemployment.

Definition and types of Unemployment.

Indicators of Unemployment.

Methods of Measures.

Employment situation in India since 1980’s

Employment schemes in India. Poverty

Definition and types.

Measures poverty (Indicators)

Poverty measurement in India. Structure of Indian economy and Planning

Historical Background.

First Phase (1951-1966)

Second Phase (1966-1990)

Third Phase (Post 1990)

Imperative and Indicative Planning.

NITI Aayog

Financing of FYP Economic reforms.

Background

Process of reforms.

Impact of reforms.

Challenges (land reforms, labor reforms )

Investment Model /Public private partnership. - Need and benefit.

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- Different modes. - Issues in PPP Mode.

28.02.2020 Paper Code: PTS-012 (Economics ) 100 Questions

Money and Capital Markets

Types

Money market instruments

Types of capital markets

Debt market Instrument

Equality market Instrument

Stock Exchanges of India

Capital market reform

ECB’s, FCCB’s, DR’s

Derivatives

P-Notes

Mutual Fund

Exchange Trade Funds Exchange Rate and balance of Payment.

Definition

Types

Balance of Payment account. - Current Account - Capital Account - BOP surplus and deficit.

Currency devaluation 7 revaluation.

Currency depreciation and appreciation.

Real effective exchange rate (REER) & Nominal effective exchange rate ( NEER)

Agriculture

Land reforms and Agriculture sector.

Agriculture Subsidies (Direct and indirect )

Minimum Support Price its impact.

Public system in India and reforms

APMC Act and its need (problem and reforms)

Food Processing World Trade Organization.

Need for WTO & GATT.

Agreements under WTO.

Economy Indian Economy (Special Annual Issue)

Pratiyogita Darpan;

New NCERT: 11th: Indian Economic Development, 12th: Introductory Macroeconomics;

The Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma;

Economic Survey 2017-18 & Budget;

Web: www.pib.nic.in , www.arthapedia.in/ , www.arthapedia.in/

Newspapers: The Hindu: Business Line & The Economic Times

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

Business Line,

The Economic Times

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

http://www.pib.nic.in/



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WTO Rounds and Issues. External Sector

International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

India and International Monetary Fund.

India and World Bank

Other Multilateral Institution (ADB,AIIB,NDB)

Trade related agreements: ASEAN, RCEP, TPP

I Infrastructure

Need in Indian Economy

Roads and Highway

Railways

Logistics

Waterways & Ports

Aviation

Power & Coal

06.03.2020 Paper Code: PTS-013 (G.S. Paper-1, Full Mock Paper ) 100 Questions

Complete Prelims Syllabus

Current Affairs: Current Affairs: Eco. Survey 2018-19 Budget, India Year Book

06.03.2020 Paper Code: PTS-014 (CSAT Paper-1, Full Mock Paper ) 80 Questions

Complete CSAT Syllabus Comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Logical reasoning

General mental ability

Basic numeracy

Data interpretation

English Language Comprehension skills



Current Affairs: Current Affairs: Eco. Survey 2018-19 Budget, India Year Book




Logical reasoning


Basic numeracy

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Data interpretation



Complete CSAT Syllabus Current Affairs: Feb-2020

Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.




Logical reasoning


Basic numeracy

Data interpretation




Current Affairs: May 2019-Feb2020 Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.




Logical reasoning


Basic numeracy

Data interpretation English Language Comprehension skills



Current Affairs: March 2020 Current Affairs:

The Hindu,

The Indian Express,

PIB,


Unique Civil Times.

30




Logical reasoning


Basic numeracy

Data interpretation English Language Comprehension skills


Complete Prelims Syllabus Current Affairs: May 2019-March 2020




Logical reasoning


Basic numeracy

Data interpretation



Complete Prelims Syllabus Current Affairs: May 2019-March 2020

17.04.2020 Paper Code: PTS-026 (CSAT Paper-7, Full Mock Paper ) 80 Questions Comprehension


Logical reasoning


Basic numeracy

Data interpretation



Complete Prelims Syllabus Current Affairs: April 2020




Logical reasoning


Basic numeracy

Data interpretation


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