DAILY ANSWER WRITING & TEST SERIES FOR IAS MAINS, 2021

Features of program

  • Daily 3 questions based on predefined plan
  • 11 sectional half length tests and 4 essay tests
  • 4 Full length tests
  • Time bound copy evaluation 
  • Cover the General Studies Syllabus within 11weeks
  • One on one session with mentors 
  • Evaluation by well experienced team 
  • Well experienced mentors for doubt clearance and guidance 
  • Approach answers for revision & video explanations
  • Answer enriching tips, keywords, examples, case studies, statistics 

Fees: 9999/- 

Enrollment link- https://rzp.io/l/dhf11-10

COMPLETE SCHEDULE 

Week 1

Topic- Ethics (Part I)

Date of Test Sub topics
11/10/2021 Essence of Ethics, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Interaction; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics in private and public relationships
12/10/2021 Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating moral and ethical values
13/10/2021 Content, structure and function of attitude; Influence of attitude in thought and behaviour; Relation of attitude to thought and behaviour; Moral and Political attitudes; Social influence and persuasion
14/10/2021 Aptitude and foundational values of Civil Service; Integrity; Impartiality and non-partisanship, Objectivity; Dedication to public service; Empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections of the society
15/10/2021 Concepts of emotional intelligence; Utility and application of emotional intelligence in administration and governance; Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality
16/10/2021 No Test
17/10/2021 Ethics (Part I) Sectional Test I

Week 2

Topic- Ethics (Part II)

Date of Test Sub topics
18/10/2021 Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration- Status and associated problems; Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
19/10/2021 Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; Accountability and ethical governance; Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
20/10/2021 Ethical Issues in international relations and funding; Corporate governance; Concept of public service; The philosophical basis of governance and probity
21/10/2021 Information sharing and transparency in government; Right to Information; Codes of ethics; Codes of Conduct; Citizen’s Charters; Work culture
22/10/2021 Quality of service delivery; Utilization of public funds; Challenges of corruption
23/10/2021 No Test
24/10/2021 Ethics (Part II) Sectional Test II

Week 3

Topic – Indian Culture & Modern Indian History

Date of Test Sub topics
25/10/2021 Salient aspects of Art Forms; Literature from ancient to modern times
26/10/2021 Architecture from ancient to modern times
27/10/2021 Significant events, issues, personalities during the middle of the eighteenth century (1750s) until the present.
28/10/2021 Different stages and important contributors and contributions from various parts of the country in ‘The Freedom Struggle’.
29/10/2021 Different stages and important contributors and contributions from various parts of the country in ‘The Freedom Struggle’.
30/10/2021 No Test 
31/10/2021 Indian Culture & Modern Indian History Sectional Test

Week 4

Topic – Post Independence India & World History

Date of Test Sub topics
01/11/2021 Post-independence consolidation and reorganisation within the country

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ESSAY TEST 1

02/11/2021 Post-independence consolidation and reorganisation within the country.
03/11/2021 world wars, industrial revolution
04/11/2021 colonisation, redrawal of national boundaries, decolonisation, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc
05/11/2021 No Test
06/11/2021 No Test
07/11/2021 Post Independence India & World History Sectional Test

Week 5

Topic – Society

Date of Test Sub topics
08/11/2021 Indian society and diversity – Salient aspects; Role of women and women’s organisations

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ESSAY TEST 2

09/11/2021 population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues
10/11/2021 urbanisation, their problems and remedies
11/11/2021 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
12/11/2021 Effects of globalisation on Indian society
13/11/2021 No Test
14/11/2021 Society Sectional Test

Week 6

Topic – Geography, Environment & Disaster Management

Date of Test Sub topics
15/11/2021 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

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ESSAY TEST 3

16/11/2021 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones etc.
17/11/2021 Geographical features and their location, changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and polar ice caps) and, in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes; Salient features of world’s physical geography
18/11/2021 Conservation; Environmental pollution and degradation ; Environmental impact assessment
19/11/2021 Disaster Management 
20/11/2021 No Test
21/11/2021 Geography, Environment & Disaster Management Sectional Test 

Week 7

Topic – Polity 

Date of Test Sub topics
22/11/2021 Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features; Amendments, significant provisions, basic structure doctrine

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ESSAY TEST 4

23/11/2021 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries; Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States; Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure
24/11/2021 Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein; Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions; Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
25/11/2021 Parliament and State Legislatures- structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these; 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
26/11/2021 Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies; Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
27/11/2021 No Test
28/11/2021 Polity Sectional Test 

Week 8

Topic – Social Justice & Governance

Date of Test Sub topics
29/11/2021 Government policies and interventions aimed at 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, institutional and other stakeholders

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ESSAY TEST 5

30/11/2021 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and the States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
01/12/2021 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources; Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.
02/12/2021 Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability; e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
03/12/2021 citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures; Role of civil services in a democracy
04/12/2021 No Test
05/12/2021 Social Justice & Governance Sectional Test

Week 9

Topic – International Relations & Security

Date of Test Sub topics
06/12/2021 India and its neighborhood – International relations
07/12/2021 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting the Indian interests
08/12/2021 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora; Important International institutions, agencies, their structure and mandates
09/12/2021 Challenges to internal security (external state and non-state actors); Linkages between development and spread of extremism; Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges
10/12/2021 Basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention; Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organised crime with terrorism; Various Security forces and agencies and their mandates
11/12/2021 No Test
12/12/2021 International Relations & Security Sectional Test

Week 10

Topic – Economics 

Date of Test Sub topics
13/12/2021 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning; mobilisation of resources
14/12/2021 Growth, development; employment
15/12/2021 Government Budgeting; Inclusive growth and associated issues/challenges
16/12/2021 Effects of liberalisation on the economy (post 1991 changes); changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth
17/12/2021 Infrastructure; Investment models
18/12/2021 No Test
19/12/2021 Economics Sectional Test

Week 11

Topic- Agriculture & Science

Date of Test Sub topics
20/12/2021 Major 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
21/12/2021 Economics of animal rearing; Food processing and related industries in India – scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements; Supply chain management
22/12/2021 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; Land reforms in India
23/12/2021 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.
24/12/2021 Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights
25/12/2021 No Test
26/12/2021 Agriculture & Science Sectional Test

Week 12

Topic- Mock Test

Date of Test Sub topics
29/12/2021 Essay
30/12/2021 General Studies I
30/12/2021 General Studies II
31/12/2021 General Studies III
31/12/2021 General Studies IV

Terms & Conditions

  • Fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable in all circumstances.
  • UPSC Super Simplified reserves all rights related to admission.
  • UPSC Super Simplifie reserves all rights to make any changes in test series schedule if need arises.
  • Last Date for submission of copies will be 1st January, 2022

DISCLAIMER

  • UPSC Super Simplified material is for the individual only. In case a student is found involved in any violation of copyrights of UPSC Super Simplified material, the admission to the module will be cancelled.
  • Aspirants can reschedule the test date based on their plan. (POSTPONE, BUT NOT PREPONE)
  • Sectional Tests will be half length tests. (125 marks & 90 minutes duration)
  • Daily Answers will be evaluated within 24 hours after you submit the answer. Sectional (Half Length Tests) will be evaluated within 4 days and Full length tests within a week after copy submission.
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