Schedule of Eklavya Integrated Pre cum Mains Program – 2024

DATE SESSIONS’ SCHEDULE

16th of July Topper's Introductory cum Guidance Session

17th of July
18th of July
19th of July
20th of July
TEST DATE TOPICS SOURCES

FIRST REVISION ROUND

PRELIMS: Indian Polity

+ Current Affairs – January 2023

21st of July  Political systems: Democratic & Non  NCERTs: Class 9 and 10 -
to Democratic, Parliamentary & DemocraticPolitics 1 & 2
Presidential, Unitary & Federal,  NCERT: Class 11
24th of July
Direct and Representative, Republic - Indian
(Prelims) and Monarchy etc. Constitution at
 Constitutionalism Work
 Historical Underpinnings  Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
Evolution & Making of theConstitution  The Hindu or Indian Express

 Features and Significant

Provisions
 The Preamble
 The Union and its Territory

 Citizenship
 Fundamental Rights

 Directive Principles
 PRELIMS 25th of July NCERTs – POLITY
TEST 01 + Revision of Topics covered from 21st - 24th of July

26th of July  Fundamental Duties  NCERTs: Class 9 and 10 -

to  Amendment of Constitution DemocraticPolitics 1 & 2
 President  NCERT: Class 11
28 of July
th
 Vice President - Indian
(Prelims) Constitution at
 Prime minister Work
 Central Council of Ministers and  Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
Cabinet committees  The Hindu or Indian Express
 Posts like Cabinet Secretary,
Chief Secretary, etc

 Parliament: The Council of States,

The House of People, Disqualification
and Vacation of Seats, Presiding
Officers of Parliament, Houses: Their
Working, Legislative Procedures in
Parliament, Budget, Powers and
Functions of Parliament: Its Role,
Committees of Parliament,
 Parliamentary Forums

PRELIMS 29th of July Revision of Topics covered from 26th to 28th of July +
TEST 02 CA – January 2023

30th of July  Governor  NCERTs: Class 9 and 10 -

to  Chief Minister DemocraticPolitics 1 & 2
 State Council of Minister  NCERT: Class 11
7 of August
th
 State Legislature - Indian
(Prelims)  Indian Federalism Constitution at
 Centre State Relations Work
 Emergency Provisions  Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
 Panchayati Raj  The Hindu or Indian Express
 Local Urban Government

 Supreme Court
 High Courts
 Subordinate Courts: District
Courts, Gram Nyayalayas, ADRs,
NALSA etc.,

 Structure, organization and

functioning of the Executive.
 Ministries and Departments of
 the Government
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 LinguisticMinorities

 National Commission for

Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
 National Commission for
Scheduled Tribes (NCST)
 National Commission for
Backward Castes (NCBC) Non-
Constitutional Bodies
 NITI Aayog

 NHRC, Governing Council,

SHRC,CIC, SIC, CVC, CBI,
Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc.
Other Constitutional Dimensions
 Provisions related to Language
 Rights and Liabilities of the
government
 National Commission to Review the
Working of the Constitution

 Co-operative societies
 Tribunals Elections and political
parties
 Problems and processes
 Electoral politics
 Representation of People's Act
 Working of the political system
since independence

Governance
 Good Governance
 e-Governance
 Transparency & Accountability
 RTI, Citizen’s Charter & Anti
Corruption
  Civil Society, People participation
 Reforms: Police Reform,
Administrative Reform, Judicial
Reform, Political Reform etc.
 Social Audit
 Public Policy: Making,
Implementation, Evaluation and
monitoring

 Public Sector Management,

Regulatory framework
 Public-private partnerships (PPP)
 Rights Issues etc
• International Institutions
UN, World Bank, IMF, WIPO, ADB,
BRICS etc
PRELIMS 8th of August Revision of Full Syllabus of Polity + CA –
TEST 03 January 2023
MAINS: Indian Polity + Governance

9th of August  Constitution: Indian Constitution- Historical Underpinnings, Evolution,

to Amendments, Significant Provisions, basic structure and other
Constitutional Development;
12 of August
th
 Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other
(Polity Mains) Countries.;
 Features of the Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, DPSPs and
Fundamental Duties;
 Union & its Territory and Citizenship
 Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive;
 Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of
Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these
 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;
 Local Governance;
 Union Territories and Special Areas
 Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Judiciary: Supreme
Court, High Court and other judicial bodies;
 Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
 Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and
Responsibilities of various Constitutional and Non-Constitutional
Bodies ;
 Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
 Their Forms And Effect On The Society.
MAINS 13th of August Revision of Full Syllabus of Polity
TEST 01 (Mains Sectional Test)
 14th of August  Important Aspects Of Governance, Transparency And Accountability, E-
to Governance -Applications, Models, Successes, Limitations, And
Potential;
18th of August
 Citizens Charters, Transparency & Accountability And Institutional And
(Mains - Gov. & Other Measures.
Social Issues)  Role Of Civil Services In A Democracy.
 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.
MAINS 19th of August Revision of Full Syllabus of Governance & Issues
TEST 02 (Mains Sectional Test)
PRELIMS: History / Art & Culture
+ Current Affairs – February 2023

20th of August Ancient History  Old NCERT: Ancient India

 Prehistoric period  Class XIIth New NCERT -
to
 Harappan / Indus Valley Themes inIndian History
th
24 of August Civilization Part -1 and Part 2
 Vedic Age  TN BOARD HISTORY, Class XI
 RS SHARMA
 Mahajanapadas  The Hindu, Indian Express
 Religious Reforms
 Mauryan Age

 Post Mauryan Age

 Sangam Ae

 Guptas Age
 Post Guptas Age

 (Brief History, Salient Features,Social,

Economics, Religious and Cultural
conditions of all the above)

PRELIMS 25th of August NCERTs – HISTORY

TEST 04 + Revision of Topics covered from 20th - 24th of August
26th of August Art & Culture  Class XI NCERT –
 Architecture: Indus Valley Introduction toFine Art
to
Civilization, The Mauryan (part 1)
30 of August
th
Architecture, The Sungas, Kushanas,  CCRT website: {
Satavahanas & Guptas,The Temple HYPERLINK
Architecture, Indo- Islamic "http://ccrtindia/" \h }
Architecture, Modern Architecture gov.in/index.php
 Sculpture: Indian Sculpture and  TN BOARD HISTORY, Class XI
Different schools of Art  NIOS Art & Culture
 The Hindu, Indian Express
 Indian Paintings: Historical
development - Wall Paintings, Cave
and Mural Paintings, Miniature
Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Rajput
Paintings, Folk Paintings, Other
Paintings, ModernIndian Paintings &
Personalities

Religion and Philosophy

 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
 Indian Dance: Classical Dance
forms in India, Folk Dances,
Modern Dance in India
 Puppetry and Theatre: Different
forms of Puppetry in India

 Theatres in India: Folk Theatre,

Modern Theatre, People
Associated with Theatres, Indian
Cinema and Circus
 Language & Literature: Indian
Language, Indian 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, Cultural Heritage
Sites, Natural Heritage Sites,
 Important Institutions
31st of August Medieval India • Old NCERT: Medieval India
 Early Medieval Period: NorthIndia • Class XIIth New NCERT -
to
and South India Themes inIndian History
4 of Sept.
th
 Sultanate Period: The Delhi Part -1 and Part 2
Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other • TN BOARD HISTORY, Class XI
Kingdoms, Religious Movements,
• The Hindu, Indian Express
Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement
 Mughal Period (Brief History, Salient
Features, Social, Economics,
Religious and Culturalconditions of
all the above)

PRELIMS 5th of Revision of Topics covered from 26th of August to 4th of

TEST 05 September September + CA February 2023

6th - 10th of India under East India Company’s  Old NCERT: Modern India
September Rule Administration by BipinChandra
 Struggle among European  New NCERT : Themes
powers in India in IndianHistory – Part
 Regulating Acts and Charter Acts: III
Regulating Act of 1773, Pitt’s India Act  India’s struggle for
1773 and Charter acts of 1784, 1793, Independence –Bipin
1813,1833, 1853 Chandra
 Indian Kingdoms in 18th century:  “A Brief History of Modern
Marathas, Punjab, Mysore, Hyderabad India” –Spectrum Pub.
etc.  The Hindu, Indian Express

 British Expansion policy:

Doctrineof lapse, Subordinate
alliance etc.
 Economic policies and their
impact
 Education Policies Works of
British Governor Generals

Socio - Religious Reform Movements in

the 19th century India:
Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj,
Theosophical Society,
 RamakrishnaMovement, Muslim
reform movements, Parsi reform
movements, Sikh Reform
Movements 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
Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)

11th - 15th of Miscellaneous & Other  Old NCERT: Modern India

September Dimensions by BipinChandra
 Tribal Movements  New NCERT : Themes
 Peasants Movement in IndianHistory – Part
 Working Class Movement III
 Dalit Movements  India’s struggle for
 Women movements Independence –Bipin
 Role of Press and Publications Chandra
 Role of Business groups  “A Brief History of Modern
 Foreign policies of British India India” –Spectrum Pub.
 Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts /  The Hindu, Indian Express
Committee, Congress Sessions,
Governor – General Viceroys etc

 The rise of Extremism or Neo

Nationalism
 The first phase of Revolutionary
Terrorism
 Partition of Bengal and the
Swadeshi Movement
 The Surat Split
 The Foundation of All-India
Muslim League

 The Morley-Minto Reforms orthe

Indian Councils Act, 1909
 The Delhi Durbar and the
Annulment of Partition of Bengal
(1911)
 The Lucknow Pact (1916)
 The Home Rule Movement
 Montague Declaration (1917)
 Montague-Chelmsford Reformsor
the Government of India Act, 1919
 The Beginning of the GandhianEra
 The Khilafat Movement (1920-22)
and Non Cooperation Movement
 The Swarajya Party
 The Left Movement
 The second phase of
Revolutionary and Terrorist
Movement
 Anti-Simon Commission Agitation
(1928- 29)
 Nehru Report, 1928
 Fourteen Points of Jinnah
 The Lahore Session, 1929
 The Civil Disobedience
Movement (The first phase)
 The Dandi March, March 12,
1930 — March 5, 1931
 Gandhi-Irwin Pact, 1931
 Second Round Table Conference,
1931
 Second Phase of Civil
Disobedience Movement
 Third Round Table Conference,
1932
 The Government of India Act,
1935
 Provincial Elections and
Formation of popular Ministries in
Provinces, 1937
 Other Political Developments,
1934-39

 The Struggle in the Princely

States: The Praja Mandal
Movement
 Communalism: Different phasesand
forms of communalism in British
India
 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
 Subhas Bose and Indian National
Army
 Rajagopalachari Formula & Deasi
 Liaqat plan
 Wavell Plan and Simla
Conference 1945
 General Elections in India, 1945
 Naval Mutiny: 1946
 The Constituent Assembly
 Attlee's Declaration
 The Indian Independence Act,
1947
 Partition
PRELIMS 16th of Revision of Full Syllabus of History
TEST 06 September + CA February 2023

MAINS: Art & Culture + Modern History

17th - 20th of  Indian Culture Will Cover The Salient Aspects Of Art Forms, Literature
September And Architecture From Ancient To Modern Times
 Advent of Europeans in India;
(Mains - Art &
 British Conquest and Consolidation of India;
Culture +  Economic and Administrative Policies of British;
Modern  Social Reform Movements;
History)  Growth of Press & Education;
 Tribal and Peasant Revolts;
 Revolt of 1857;
 Early Nationalist Struggle for freedom
 Growth of Modern Industry & working class;
 Impact of British Rule in India; The Early Organized Nationalist Phase
(1885 -1905);
 The Assertive Nationalism Phase (1905-1918);
 The Gandhian Phase (1919-1947);
 Important contributors/contributions from different parts of the
country.
 Significant events of the 20th Century;
 Various strands of Freedom Struggle;
 Significant personality/ personalities

MAINS 21st of Revision of Full Syllabus of Art & Culture + Modern

TEST 03 September History
(Mains Sectional Test)
PRELIMS: GEOGRAPHY
+ Current Affairs – March 2023
22nd - 27th of Physical Geography of the world  11th NCERT:
September ▪ Origin and evolution of Universe, Fundamental of
Solar system Physical Geography
▪ Geological History of the Earth  11th NCERT:
▪ Geological Time scale Geography - India
▪ Latitude and Longitude including Physical Environment
important Parallels and Meridians  Certificate physical
▪ Motions of the Earth and their and humangeography -
effect Goh Cheng Leong
Inclination of the Earth’s Axis andits  Old NCERT Books of
effects Geography(Class 6, 7, 8)
▪ Local and Standard Time and the  Orient Longman Atlas
International Date Line, Calendar or OxfordAtlas
▪ Eclipses - Solar, Lunar  Down To earth Magazine
▪ Geomorphology - Interior  Website of Ministry of
structure of the earth, Earth’s Environment, Forest and
crust, Classification of rocks. Climate Change, Ministry of
Landform Development - First order Earth Sciences –reports, etc
(continental drift theory, seafloor  The Hindu, Indian Express
spreading, plate tectonics theory),
Second order (Mountains, Plateaus,
Plains & other landforms)
▪ 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 &
landformsthus developed
▪ Climatology - Structure,
Composition of atmosphere
▪ Weather & Climate

▪ Insolation, Heat Budget,

Distribution of temperature,
Temperature Inversion
▪ Pressure and Pressure belts
▪ Winds - Planetary, Seasonal and
Local; Jet Streams
▪ Precipitation- Forms & Types,
Distribution of rainfall
 ▪ Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-
cyclones
▪ World Climatic regions
▪ Oceanography - Features, Ocean
waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis,
Temperature & Salinity distribution,
marine resources

▪ Biogeography: Soils -
Classification, distribution,
erosion& Conservation
▪ Continents - Major physical
features, natural resources
PRELIMS 28th of NCERTs – GEOGRAPHY
TEST 07 September + Revision of Topics covered from 22nd - 27th of September

th
29 of Sept. Physical Geography of India  11th NCERT:
To ▪ Location: Latitude, Longitude Fundamental of
▪ Northern Mountains, Plains of Physical Geography
1 of October
st
India, Peninsular Plateau and  11th NCERT:
Islands of India. Geography - India
▪ Himalayan and Peninsular Physical Environment
Drainage System  Certificate physical
▪ Spatial and temporal distributionof and humangeography -
temperature, pressure, winds and Goh Cheng Leong
rainfall  Old NCERT Books of
Geography(Class 6, 7, 8)
▪ Indian Monsoon: mechanism,  Orient Longman Atlas
onset and variability; spatial and or OxfordAtlas
temporal variations  Down To earth Magazine
▪ Climatic Regions of India  Website of Ministry of
▪ Classification of Soils Environment, Forest and
▪ Problems of Soil and Climate Change, Ministry of
Conservation Earth Sciences –reports, etc
 The Hindu, Indian Express
▪ Forests and their distribution,
Forest Conservation
▪ Map Based Questions from India
(Location of state, city, river, lakes,
important places including Ramsar
sites, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife
Sanctuaries and National Parks)
PRELIMS 2nd of Revision of Topics covered from 29th of Sept. To 1st of
TEST 08 October October + CA – March 2023
3rd - 7th of World Economic and Human  11th NCERT:
October Geography: Fundamental of
▪ Natural resources and mineral Physical Geography
resources and distribution of key  11th NCERT:
natural resources across the world Geography - India
▪ Agriculture and agro-climaticregions Physical Environment
▪ Industry and location factors  Certificate physical
▪ Infrastructure and humangeography -
▪ World Population, density & Goh Cheng Leong
distribution, races & tribes,  Old NCERT Books of
settlements & migration Geography(Class 6, 7, 8)
 Orient Longman Atlas
▪ Map Based Questions from or OxfordAtlas
World (Location of state, city,  Down To earth Magazine
minerals, industries etc.)  Website of Ministry of
Environment, Forest and
Indian Geography Climate Change, Ministry of
▪ Agriculture typology and major Earth Sciences –reports, etc
Crops grown in India  The Hindu, Indian Express
▪ Agro-Climatic Regions
▪ Land Reforms and Land usepattern
▪ 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- conventionaland
non-conventional resources
▪ Population and Growth trends -
density, sex ratio, literacy, tribes and
racial groups in India

▪ 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, minerals,
industries etc.)

PRELIMS 8th of October Revision of Full Syllabus of Geography + CA – March

TEST 09 2023

MAINS: Geography
9th - 11th of Physical Geography
October  Physical 1 (Geomorphology And Geographical Phenomenon)
 Important Geophysical Phenomena Such As Earthquakes, Tsunami,
Volcanic Activity, Cyclone Etc.,
 Geographical Features &Their Location- Changes In Critical
 Geographical Features (Including Water-Bodies And Ice-Caps) And In
Flora And Fauna And The Effects Of Such Changes
 Climatology
 Oceanography
 Biogeography
 Indian Physical Geography

Economic Geography
 Human (Demography, Census, Settlement, Migration And Human
Development) & Economic 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)

MAINS 12th of Revision of Full Syllabus of Geography

TEST 04 October (Mains Sectional Test)

PRELIMS: Economics
+ Current Affairs – April 2023
 13th - 17th of National Income Accounting:  11th NCERT:
 Definition Economics: Indian
October
 Concepts: GDP, GNP, Market Price Economic Development
and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP,transfer  12th NCERT:
payments, National income at FC, Economics:
Personal Income, disposable income, Macroeconomics
factors affecting national income, net  12th NCERT
foreign facto income Economics:
Microeconomics
 Measurement of national income:  Websites of regulatory
value added method, income bodies likeRBI, SEBI, etc.
method, expenditure method,  Websites like Arthapedia,
Application of various methods, Base Ministryof Finance etc.
year, GDP deflator  The Hindu, Indian Express
 Debates around GDP and other  PIB : www.pib. nic.in
indices  Indian Economy - Dutt,
Sundaram /Uma Kapila /
Money and Banking Mishra Puri/Ramesh singh
 Money: Definition, Functions and
/sanjeev verma
significance, Evolution of Money,
Money supply in India and factors
affecting it

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,
Policy tools,Monetary Policy (CRR,
SLR, OMO,Repo and Rev Repo, MSF
etc.)
 Banking Reforms
 Banking Reforms
 Banking: Need of banks, Function,
Commercial Banks Central Bank:
Importance, functions, Structure, Policy
tools,Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO,
Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)

PRELIMS 18th of NCERTs – ECONOMICS

TEST 10 October + Revision of Topics covered from 13th - 17th of October
 19th - 23rd of Inflation and Employment  11th NCERT:
October  Inflation: Definition, InflationaryGap Economics: Indian
and Inflationary Process, Inflation Economic Development
Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost  12th NCERT:
Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Economics:
Inflation Control measures Macroeconomics
 Unemployment: Types of  12th NCERT
Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Economics:
Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Microeconomics
Unemployment in India  Websites of regulatory
Government budgeting and Fiscal bodies likeRBI, SEBI, etc.
Policy  Websites like Arthapedia,
Budgeting: Evolution of Budgeting, Ministryof Finance etc.
Institutions and Laws, The Union Budget:  The Hindu, Indian Express
Components - Revenue Account, Capital  PIB : www.pib. nic.in
Account,Measures of Government  Indian Economy - Dutt,
Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Sundaram /Uma Kapila /
Budgetary Process Mishra Puri/Ramesh singh
 Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role /sanjeev verma
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, Objectives
of Taxation, GST,
d.) Public Debt, Deficit Financing

PRELIMS 24th of Revision of Topics covered from 19th - 23rd of

TEST 11 October October + CA – April 2023

25th - 28th of Capital Markets  11th NCERT:

October ▪ Basic Terms and Concepts, Equityand Economics: Indian
debt Instruments, Primary market and Economic Development
Secondary markets etc.  12th NCERT:
Economics:
Industrial Sector Macroeconomics
 Industrial Policies,  12th NCERT
 Licensing Economics:
 MSME Microeconomics
 Labour Reforms  Websites of regulatory
 Companies Act bodies likeRBI, SEBI, etc.
 Make in India, Skill India  Websites like Arthapedia,
 Challenges in Industrial Ministryof Finance etc.
development  The Hindu, Indian Express
  Organised and unorganised  PIB : www.pib. nic.in
sector  Indian Economy - Dutt,
 PPP, Investment models Sundaram /Uma Kapila /
 Recent initiatives taken by the Mishra Puri/Ramesh singh
govt., etc /sanjeev verma

Agriculture:
➢ Recent trends in Agriculture
Sector
➢ Cropping System and Pattern;
➢ Agricultural Marketing andReforms
➢ Agricultural Research;
➢ Sustainable Agriculture;
➢ Animal Husbandry
➢ PDS

Services
 Insurance,
 Aviation,
 Issues and potential of servicessector
 Government policies etc.
 Five year Plans: Priorities and
Performance, Issues related to
planning

29th of Oct.  Economic Policies till 1991  11th NCERT:

To  Economic Reforms since 1991:End Economics: Indian
of license Raj, Liberalization, Economic Development
2 of Nov.
nd
Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI,  12th NCERT:
FII, issues, challenges etc. Economics:
Macroeconomics
 Infrastructure: IT, Communication,  12th NCERT
Urbanisation,Transport, Mining, etc. Economics:
 Foreign Trade of India: Trade Policy, Microeconomics
Product wise trade, Regionwise  Websites of regulatory
trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related bodies likeRBI, SEBI, etc.
issues and India  Websites like Arthapedia,
 Intellectual Property Rights Ministryof Finance etc.
 The Hindu, Indian Express
External Sector and Currency  PIB : www.pib. nic.in
Exchange rate  Indian Economy - Dutt,
 Balance of Payments: Sundaram /Uma Kapila /
Definition, Current and Capital Mishra Puri/Ramesh singh
Accounts, Convertibility, Items /sanjeev verma
Included in BoP, BoP and BoT.
 International Trade and Bodies: IMF:
Purpose and Objectives, Organization
and Functions, Working and Evaluation,
IMF and Underdeveloped Countries,
SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank,
Bilateraland Regional Cooperation
PRELIMS 3rd of Revision of Full Syllabus of Indian Economy + CA –
TEST 12 November April 2023

MAINS: Indian Economy

4th of Nov.  Indian Economy & issues relating to planning, mobilization of

To resources,
 growth, development and employment;
7th of Nov.
 Inclusive growth and issues arising from it;
(Mains - Indian  Human development, Sustainable development
Economy)  Money, Banking, RBI and Monetary Policy;
 Public Finance, Fiscal policy & 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 & issues & related constraints;
e-technology in the aid of farmers.;
 Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum
support prices; Public Distribution Systemobjectives, 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.
 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

MAINS 8th of Revision of Full Syllabus of Indian Economy +

TEST 05 November Agriculture
(Mains Sectional Test)
PRELIMS: Ecology & Environment
+ Current Affairs – May 2023
 9th of Nov. Environment and its components ▪ Our Environment – NCERT
To Ecology and Functions of an (VII)
ecosystem ▪ Ecology and
10 of Nov.
th
Environment – ICSE
▪ Terrestrial ecosystem
▪ Aquatic ecosystem books 9th to 12th
Biodiversity ▪ Class 11th NCERT
▪ Basic Concepts Chemistry: Ch 14:
▪ Plant and Animal Diversity Environmental Chemistry
▪ Marine Organisms ▪ Ecology: Unit X – Class
▪ Threat to Biodiversity 12th BiologyNCERT
▪ A standard Book -
Shankar IAS
Environment
▪ Down to Earth magazine
▪ Website of Ministry of
Environment, Forest and
ClimateChange,

PRELIMS 10th of NCERTs – ENVIRONMENT

TEST 13 November + Revision of Topics covered from 9th - 10th of November

11th of Nov. Protected Area Network: Nationalparks,  Our Environment – NCERT

To Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, (VII)
Reserved andprotected forests,  Ecology and
th
12 of Nov. Environment – ICSEbooks
Conservation and community reserves,
Village and panchayat Forests, Private 9th to 12th
protected areas, Conservation areas  Class 11th NCERT
Chemistry: Ch 14:
▪ Biodiversity Conservation efforts Environmental Chemistry
▪ Indian Biodiversity and  Ecology: Unit X – Class
conservation efforts 12th BiologyNCERT
▪ Bioprospecting, Biosafety,
Biopiracy  A standard Book -
Shankar IAS
Environment
 Down to Earth magazine
 Website of Ministry of
Environment, Forest and
ClimateChange,

PRELIMS 12th of Revision of Topics covered from 11th - 12th of

TEST 14 November November + CA – May 2023
 13th of Nov. Environmental laws and policies ▪ Our Environment – NCERT
To ▪ Institutional and Organizational (VII)
mechanisms ▪ Ecology and
16 of Nov.
th
▪ Environmental Acts and Policies Environment – ICSEbooks
(Domestic and International) 9th to 12th
▪ Environmental conventions ▪ Class 11th NCERT
▪ Mitigation Strategies Chemistry: Ch 14:
▪ India & Climate Change Environmental Chemistry
▪ Ecology: Unit X – Class
Environmental Monitoring and 12th BiologyNCERT
Impact Assessment Environmental ▪ A standard Book -
pollution Shankar IAS
▪ Pollutants Environment
▪ Air pollution ▪ Down to Earth magazine
▪ Water Pollution ▪ Website of Ministry of
▪ Soil Pollution Environment, Forest and
ClimateChange,
▪ Noise Pollution
▪ Radioactive pollution
▪ E-Waste
▪ Solid Waste
▪ Bioremediation

Environmental Concepts relatedto:

▪ Climate Change
▪ Acidification
▪ Eutrophication
▪ Ozone Depletion

Energy Resources
▪ Non-Renewable
▪ Renewable: Solar, Wind, Hydel,
Geothermal, Biomass, Others
▪ Energy Conservation

PRELIMS 16th of Revision of Full Syllabus of Env. & Eco. + CA –

TEST 15 November May 2023

MAINS: Environment
+ Disaster Management

17th of Nov. Environment And Disaster Management

To
18 of Nov.
th
MAINS 18th of Revision of Full Syllabus of Environment and Disaster
TEST 06 November Management
(Mains Sectional Test)
PRELIMS: Science & Technology
+ Current Affairs – June 2023

19th of Nov. • S&T in India ➢ Websites like ISRO, DST,

To ➢ Historical Perspective DRDO, DAEetc.
➢ Science and Planning ➢ Standard book: Ravi P.
20 of Nov.
th
➢ S&T Policies in Independent Agrahari
India ➢ Science Reporter Magazine
➢ S&T Infrastructure in India ➢ The Hindu: Science
➢ Department of Science and News/IndianExpress
Technology
• Earth Sciences
➢ Weather Forecasting and
Climate Research in India
➢ Seismology Research
➢ Ocean Development
➢ Natural Disasters

• Energy
➢ Types of Energy Resources
➢ Fossil Fuels
➢ Renewable Sources and their
Development in India

• Nuclear Science
➢ Radioactivity
➢ Radioisotopes
➢ Nuclear Power
➢ Applications of Nuclear S&T
➢ Safety Issues
➢ Nuclear Weapons
➢ India’s Nuclear Science
Programme
➢ Particle Physics

PRELIMS 21st of NCERTs – SCIENCE

TEST 16 November + Revision of Topics covered from 19th - 20th of November
 22nd of Nov. • Information Technology  Websites like ISRO, DST,
to ➢ Electronics DRDO, DAEetc.
➢ Computers  Standard book: Ravi P.
23 of Nov.
rd
➢ The Internet Agrahari
➢ Computer Security  Science Reporter Magazine
➢ Telecommunication  The Hindu: Science
➢ India and Info-Tech News/IndianExpress
➢ Artificial Intelligence
➢ Robots and Robotics
➢ Fibre Optics
➢ Computer- and IT-Related
Terms and Products
• Lasers
➢ Principles and Types
➢ Applications
➢ Basic Science
➢ Industry
➢ Defence
➢ Nuclear Energy
➢ Health and Medical Care
➢ Laser Technology in India

• Superconductivity
➢ What is Superconductivity
➢ Uses and Applications
➢ Research in India
• Nanotechnology
➢ Understanding Nanotechnology
➢ Approaches in Nanotechnology
➢ Applications
➢ Implications and Various
Concerns
➢ Nanotechnology in India
➢ Nano Mission

Industry
 Major R&D Infrastructure in
India
 Contribution of CSIR
 Intellectual Property Rights
Comments on the National IPRPolicy

PRELIMS 24th of Revision of Topics covered from 22nd - 23rd of

TEST 17 November November + CA – June 2023
25th of Nov. • Astronomy and Space Research  Websites like ISRO, DST,
Astronomy and its Importance DRDO, DAEetc.
To
➢ The Origin and Development ofthe  Standard book: Ravi P.
28 of Nov.
th
Universe Agrahari
➢ Accelerating Expansion of the  Science Reporter Magazine
Universe  The Hindu: Science
➢ The Objects in the Universe News/IndianExpress
➢ Observing the Universe
➢ Space Exploration
➢ Elements of Space Research and
Technology
➢ Major Space Probes
➢ India’s Space Programme
➢ India’s Space Ventures
➢ Space Applications
➢ Milestones in India’s Space
Ventures
➢ Space-Industry Partnership in
India
➢ Export Promotion
➢ International Cooperation in
Space
➢ Space Garbage and Dealing with
it

• Defence Research and

Technology
➢ Weapon Innovations of Note
➢ Defence R&D in India
• Health and Medicine
➢ Disease-Causing Agents
➢ Infectious Diseases
➢ Non-Infectious or Degenerative
Diseases
➢ Deficiency Diseases
➢ Allergies
➢ Cancer
➢ Recent Life Style Concerns
➢ Health Policies and Programmesin
India
➢ Indian Systems of Medicine and
Homoeopathy

• Genetics
➢ What are Genetics?
➢ Physical Basis of Heredity
 ➢ Chemical Basis of Heredity
➢ Gene Mapping
➢ Genome Analysis and Human
Genetics
• Biotechnology
➢ What is Biotechnology
➢ Biotechnology Techniques
➢ Genetic Engineering
➢ DNA Fingerprinting
➢ Cloning
➢ Artificial Insemination and
Embryo
➢ Stem Cell Technology
➢ Applications of Biotechnology
➢ Biotech Research in India
➢ Patents and Biotechnology

• Applications of S&T
➢ Agriculture and Rural
Development
➢ Basic Resources of Agriculture
➢ Environment-Friendly
Agriculture
 Sustainable Agriculture
 S&T Advancements in
Agricultural Produce in India
 Genetically Modified Crops:
Biosafety and Regulation
 Animal Husbandry
 Agriculture in Special Areas
 Climate-Smart Agriculture
 Research, Education, Transfer of
Technology in India
 S&T and Rural Development inIndia

PRELIMS 28th of Revision of Full Syllabus of Science & Tech

TEST 18 November + CA – June 2023

MAINS: Science & Tech. + Int. Security

29th of Nov. Science & Tech.

to  Science And TechnologyDevelopments And Their Applications And
2 of Dec.
nd Effects In Everyday Life
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;
 The role of media and social networking sites in internal security
challenges, basics of cyber security;
 Challenges to internal security through communication Networks
 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; Other
security issues;
 Governance issues related to internal security
nd
MAINS 2 of Dec. Revision of Full Syllabus of Science & Tech + Internal
TEST 07 Security
(Mains Sectional Test)
3rd of Dec.  India’s Foreign Policy;
To  India and its neighbourhoodrelations;
 Regional Groupings;
7 of Dec.
th
 India and Extended Neighbourhood;
 West Asia/Middle East
 India and the World; Global groupings;
 Global Issues;
 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
MAINS 7th of Revision of Full Syllabus of International Relations
TEST 08 December (Mains Sectional Test)

MAINS: World History + Post

Independence + Indian Society

8th of Dec. To World History

To  History Of The World Will Include Events From 18th Century Such As
Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Redrawal Of National
12th of Dec.
Boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization, Political Philosophies Like
Communism, Capitalism, Socialism Etc.
 Their Forms And Effect On The Society.
Post Independence
 Post-Independence Consolidation And Reorganization Within The
Country.
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.

MAINS 12th of Revision of Full Syllabus of World His. + Post Indep.

TEST 09 December + Indian Society
(Mains Sectional Test)
MAINS: Ethics & Integrity
13th of Dec. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of
To Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public
relationships
17 of Dec.
th
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.
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Emotional intelligence - concepts, and their utilities and application in
administration and governance

MAINS 18th of Revision of Topics covered from 13th - 17th of

TEST 10 December December
(Mains Sectional Test)
19th of Dec. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status
To and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private
institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical
23 of Dec.
rd
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.

MAINS 24th of Revision of Topics covered from 19th - 23rd of

TEST 11 December December
(Mains Sectional Test)
 25th of Dec. Revise full syllabus of GS 4
To  Ethics Theory 1 : Ethics & Human Interface + Case Studies
29 of Dec.
th  Ethics Theory 2 : Ethics & Governance + Case Studies
 Ethics Theory 3 : Applied Ethics+Case Study

MAINS 30th of Revision of Full Syllabus of Ethics & Integrity + Case
TEST 12 December Studies
(Mains Sectional Test)

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make changes in it. Sessions’ details will be uploaded on
your Course Portal.
**Submission timing is flexible. You’re allowed to submit
pending copies anytime till Mains 2024. All copies will be
evaluated.
** Schedule of Next Revisions + Mains FLTs + CSAT Tests
will be uploaded later on your course portal.