IAS 2020

GS MAINS
ADVANCE
GS Paper 1, 2, 3, 4 + Essay + Mains Test Series
A Solution for 1250 Marks

WEEKEND
Batch 28 JULY
1:30 PM TO 7:30 PM
Fee ` 42,000 + GST

REGULAR
Batch 22 AUGUST
4:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
Approx 4 Months Course to cover Key
concepts of GS Mains paper 1, 2, 3 & 4
Fee ` 42,000 + GST Complete coverage of contemporary
issues of last two years
Detailed Answer Writing session on
each subject
Mains Test Series including 25 Tests
Off. No. 6, Ist Floor, Apsara Arcade, (10 Sectional + 3 Contemporary Issues
Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005,
(Karol Bagh Metro Gate No. 5) + 8 Full Mock + 4 Essay Mock )
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Essay Classes + Essay Practice
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FAQ’s
1 What this programme is about?
This course is designed to cater GS mains syllabus. In the existing scenario, GS mains paper
demands effective writing skills which will come only when a candidate has analytical ability and
visualise the issues in context.

2 To whom this course would benefit?

Fresh candidates who wish to prepare exclusively for Mains examination and experienced
candidates seeking to improve marks.

3 How is it different from any crash course programme?

It will cover key concepts + contemporary issues + test series. It is an advance course but
designed comprehensively to cover syllabus.

4 What would be the Teaching Methodology?

Each topic would start from core concepts to applied context followed by answer writing session
and sectional tests.

5 How it is different from a current affairs programme?

In typical current affairs programme, generally the events and issues of last one years covered.
But in this programme core concepts from syllabus along with contemporary issues will be
covered.

6 How much focus would be on essay?

Essay class and Mock is part of this course. Essay is of 250 marks! its important.

7 What is the difference between answer writing and Test series?

Answer writing session will be conducted after every topic, while test series will be conducted in
UPSC pattern i.e. 250 marks & 3 Hrs.

8 What is the format of study material?

Study material will cover only contemporary issues and applied topics which is short and easy
going.

9 What is the duration of Weekend Course?

Duration of Weekend Course is approx 4 months, 6 Hrs. each on weekends.

10 What is the duration of Regular Course?

Duration of Regular Course is approx 4 months, 4 Hrs. daily classes.

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 Topics Covered
GS Mains (Advance) 2020

Note: The following session plan is only indicative of the issues and the topics to be covered
in different sessions; actual coverage of issues would be far wider and similarly the sequence
of sessions is also indicative and may vary as per schedule’s requirement.

GS PAPER – I
! Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth
century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues
Modern India ! The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors
/contributions from different parts of the country.

! Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the

PIC country

! History of the world will include events from 18th century such as
industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries,
World History colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism,
capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the 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,
Indian Society their problems and their remedies
! Effects of Globalization on Indian society
! Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism

! 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,
Geography 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
+
Contemporary Issues

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! Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features,
amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
! 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
Indian Polity Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure
groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the
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
+
Contemporary Issues

! Government policies and interventions for development in various

sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
! 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.
! 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
Governance ! Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/
Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
! Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/
Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues
relating to poverty and hunger.
! 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.
+
Contemporary Issues

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 ! India and its neighbourhood- Relations.
! Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving
India and/or affecting India’s interests

International ! Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries

on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Relations
! Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their
structure, mandate.
+
Contemporary Issues

GS PAPER – III
! Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of
resources, growth, development and employment.
! Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
! Government Budgeting.
! 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;
Indian Economy 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.
! 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
+
Contemporary Issues

! Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,

Environment environmental impact assessment
& Disaster ! Disaster and disaster management
Management +
Contemporary Issues

! Linkages between development and spread of extremism.

! Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to
Internal Security internal security.

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 ! 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
+
Contemporary Issues

GS PAPER – IV
! This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and
approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his
problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by
him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study
approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas
will be covered.
! 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
Ethics, Integrity service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-
sections.
and Aptitude ! Emotional intelligence: concepts, and their utilities and application
in administration and governance.
! 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.
! 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.
! Case Studies on above issues.

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 Essay Writing
1 Session 1

 Introduction Session
Art of making rough work & How to develop a good structure + Test & Discussion

! Structure of an essay: Introduction, Description and Conclusion

 Main demands of structure of an essay- concise, relevant, focused, analytical and effective write
up - what these entire mean?
 Grasping the central idea
 Body parts - introduction, description and conclusion
 Role of organic link between all the body parts

! Introduction: Purpose, Presentation and Example on ‘How to write’?

 Types of Introduction- Beginning with quotes; anecdotes; real life experience; background
information or history; Reference to related current events- what is the best way?
 How to decide what need to be written in introduction?
 Scope and need for originality in introduction

! Description:
 How to make paragraphs
 How to maintain focus and relevance
 How to sequence the contents and arguments
 How to maintain organic link

! Conclusion: Purpose, presentation and examples how to write

 The art of wrapping up the description of an idea
 Closed conclusions versus open conclusions
 Need for a balanced approach

2 Session 2: Full Mock Test

3 Session 3: Full Mock Test

4 Session 4: Full Mock Test

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Test Series
1 Sectional - Test 1

 Indian Polity & Constitution & PIC

 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.
 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 the Polity.
 Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various
Constitutional Bodies.
 Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

 Post Independence Consolidation

 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

2 Sectional - Test 2

 Ethics 1
Ethics: 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.
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.

3 Sectional - Test 3

 Indian 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.

 Governance
 Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
 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.

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  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.
 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.

4 Sectional - Test 4

 Indian Economy & International Organisation

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

5 Sectional - Test 5

 Geography
 Salient features of world’s physical geography.
 Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian
subcontinent); 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.

 Disaster Management
 Disaster and Disaster Management.

6 Sectional - Test 6

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

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

 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.

7 Sectional - Test 7

 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 ethicalguidance; 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.
 Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral
and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
 Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and
governance.
 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

8 Sectional - Test 8

 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.

 Environment
 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

9 Sectional - Test 9

 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.

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  Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues
relating to intellectual property rights.

 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 their mandate

10 Sectional - Test 10

 Art Culture & Modern India

 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to
modern times.
 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

11 Contemporary Issues Test - 1

 Polity & Governance Issue + IR

12 Contemporary Issues Test - 2

 Indian Economy & Social Issues

13 Contemporary Issues Test - 3

 Science Tech & Environment

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Full Mock
1 Mock-1 Paper-1 (Entire Syllabus)

2 Mock-2 Paper-2 (Entire Syllabus)

3 Mock-3 Paper-3 (Entire Syllabus)

4 Mock-4 Paper-4 (Entire Syllabus)

5 Mock-5 Paper-1 (Entire Syllabus)

6 Mock-6 Paper-2 (Entire Syllabus)

7 Mock-7 Paper-3 (Entire Syllabus)

8 Mock-8 Paper-4 (Entire Syllabus)

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