DAILY ANSWER WRITING (15 November)

Features of program

  • Time bound copy evaluation 
  • Daily 2 questions
  • 8 Revision tests and 8 Essay Tests
  • Cover the General Studies Syllabus within 17 weeks
  • 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

Students can either pay complete fees i.e. ₹7000/- for complete course or monthly fees of  ₹ 2000/ month only. 

Enrollment link- https://rzp.io/l/c21june (For complete course)

Enrollment link- https://rzp.io/l/m21June (For Monthly payment)

COMPLETE SCHEDULE 

General Studies PAPER-II

Week 1

Topic – Polity Part I

Date of Test Sub topics
15/11/2021 Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features
16/11/2021 Amendments, significant provisions, basic structure doctrine
17/11/2021 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
18/11/2021 Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States; Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure
19/11/2021 Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
20/11/2021 No Test
21/11/2021 Essay Test

Week 2

Topic – Polity Part II

Date of Test Sub topics
22/11/2021 Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
23/11/2021 Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
24/11/2021 Parliament and State Legislatures- structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
25/11/2021 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.
27/11/2021 Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
28/11/2021 No Test

Week 3

Topic – Social Justice

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.
30/11/2021 Development processes and the development industry – the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, institutional and other stakeholders.
01/12/2021 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and the States and the performance of these schemes
02/12/2021 mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
03/12/2021 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
04/12/2021 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
05/12/2021 Revision Test (Polity & Social Justice)

Week 4

Topic – Governance

Date of Test Sub topics
06/12/2021 Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability
07/12/2021 e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
08/12/2021 citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures
09/12/2021 Role of civil services in a democracy
10/12/2021 No Test
11/12/2021 No Test
12/12/2021 Essay Test

Week 5

Topic – International Relations

Date of Test Sub topics
13/12/2021 India and its neighborhood – International relations
14/12/2021 India and its neighborhood – International relations
15/12/2021 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting the Indian interests
16/12/2021 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
17/12/2021 Important International institutions, agencies, their structure and mandates
18/12/2021 Revision Test  (Governance, International Relations)
19/12/2021 Essay Test

General Studies PAPER-III

Week 6

Topic- Economics 

Date of Test Sub topics
20/12/2021 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning; mobilisation of resources
21/12/2021 Growth, development; employment
22/12/2021 Government Budgeting; Inclusive growth and associated issues/challenges
23/12/2021 Effects of liberalisation on the economy (post 1991 changes); changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth
24/12/2021 Infrastructure 
25/12/2021 Investment models
26/12/2021 No Test

Week 7

Topic- Agriculture 

Date of Test Sub topics
27/12/2021 Major cropping patterns in various parts of the country; different types of irrigation and irrigation systems
28/12/2021 storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
29/12/2021 Economics of animal rearing; Food processing and related industries in India – scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements
30/12/2021 supply chain management; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices
31/12/2021 Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security 
01/01/2022 Technology missions; Land reforms in India
02/01/2022 Revision Test (Economics, Agriculture)

Week 8

Topic- Science and Technology

Date of Test Sub topics
03/01/2022 Recent developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
04/01/2022 Achievements of Indians in science & technology.
05/01/2022 Indigenisation of technology and developing new technology.
06/01/2022 General awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers
07/01/2022 Robotics, Nanotechnology, bio-technology
08/01/2022 Issues relating to intellectual property rights
09/01/202 No Test

Week 9

Topic- Environment & Disaster Management

Date of Test Sub topics
10/01/2022 Conservation
11/01/2022 Environmental pollution and degradation 
12/01/2022 Environmental pollution and degradation 
13/01/2022 Environmental impact assessment
14/01/2022 Disaster Management 
15/01/2022 Disaster Management
16/01/2022 ESSAY TEST

Week 10

Topic- Security

Date of Test Sub topics
17/01/2022 Challenges to internal security (external state and non-state actors)
18/01/2022 Linkages between development and spread of extremism
19/01/2022 Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges
20/01/2022 Basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention
21/01/2022 Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organised crime with terrorism
22/01/2022 Various Security forces and agencies and their mandates
23/01/2022 Revision Test (Science & technology, Environment & Disaster Management, Security)

General Studies PAPER-I

Week 11

Topic- Indian Culture 

Date of Test Sub topics
24/01/2022 Salient aspects of Art Forms (Part I)
25/01/2022 Salient aspects of Art Forms (Part II)
26/01/2022 Literature from ancient to modern times (Part I)
27/01/2022 Literature from ancient to modern times (Part II)
28/01/2022 Architecture from ancient to modern times (Part I)
29/01/2022 Architecture from ancient to modern times (Part II)
30/01/2022 No test

Week 12

Topic – Modern Indian History

Date of Test Sub topics
31/01/2022 Significant events, issues, personalities during the middle of the eighteenth century (1750s) until the present (Part I)
01/02/2022 Significant events, issues, personalities during the middle of the eighteenth century (1750s) until the present (Part II)
02/02/2022 Significant events, issues, personalities during the middle of the eighteenth century (1750s) until the present (Part III)
03/02/2022 Different stages and important contributors and contributions from various parts of the country in ‘The Freedom Struggle’ (Part I)
04/02/2022 Different stages and important contributors and contributions from various parts of the country in ‘The Freedom Struggle’ (Part II)
05/02/2022 Different stages and important contributors and contributions from various parts of the country in ‘The Freedom Struggle’ (Part III)
06/02/2022 Essay Test

Week 13

Topic –  World History & Post Independence India

Date of Test Sub topics
07/02/2022 Post-independence consolidation and reorganisation within the country (Part I)
08/02/2022 Post-independence consolidation and reorganisation within the country (Part II)
09/02/2022 Post-independence consolidation and reorganisation within the country (Part III)
10/02/2022 World wars, industrial revolution
11/02/2022 Colonisation, redrawal of national boundaries, decolonisation,
12/02/2022 Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc
13/02/2022 Revision test (Indian culture, Modern Indian History, Post Independence History & World History)

Week 14

Topic- Society

Date of Test Sub topics
14/02/2022 Indian society and diversity – Salient aspects.
15/02/2022 Role of women and women’s organisations
16/02/2022 population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues
17/02/2022 urbanisation, their problems and remedies.
18/02/2022 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
19/02/2022 Effects of globalisation on Indian society
20/02/2022 No Test

Week 15

Topic- Geography

Date of Test Sub topics
21/02/2022 Distribution of key natural resources across the world including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent
22/02/2022 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world including India
23/02/2022 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones etc.
24/02/2022 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.
25/02/2022 Salient features of world’s physical geography
26/02/2022 Revision Test (Society & Geography)
27/02/2022 Essay Test

General Studies PAPER-IV

Week 16

Topic – Ethics 

Date of Test Sub topics
28/02/2022 Essence of Ethics, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Interaction; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics in private and public relationships
01/03/2022 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
02/03/2022 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
03/03/2022 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
04/03/2022 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
05/03/2022 Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration- Status and associated problems; Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
06/03/2021 Essay Test

Week 17

Topic – Ethics 

Date of Test Sub topics
07/03/2021 Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; Accountability and ethical governance; Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
08/03/2021 Ethical Issues in international relations and funding; Corporate governance
09/03/2021 Concept of public service; The philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government; Right to Information
10/03/2021 Codes of ethics; Codes of Conduct; Citizen’s Charters; Work culture
11/03/2021 Quality of service delivery; Utilization of public funds; Challenges of corruption
12/03/2021 Ethics Revision Test
13/03/2021 Essay Test

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  • GS Revision tests and Essay tests will be half length tests. (125 marks & 90 minutes duration)
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