GENERAL STUDIES MAINS TEST SERIES 2017: STARTING – 25 June, 2017 (ENGLISH MEDIUM)
What will you get?
1- Evaluated Answer Booklet by subject experts with proper feedback, comments & guidance
2- Model Answers of Mock tests
3- Test discussion after every test
4- Value addition and current affairs booklets
5- Individual assessment after every test
6- Rescheduling as per the choice of the aspirant (Not pre-pone)
How will it help aspirant?
1- Answer writing skill development
2- How to incorporate facts, diagram, information etc. in answer
3- Structuring and presentation of answers
4- How to respond to various ‘keywords’ mentioned at the end of various questions
5- Proper time management
6- How to deal with unexpected questions
How many tests will be conducted?
Total Tests- 12 (8 sectional tests + 4 Full lengths tests)
Other details
Fee structure: INR 12000/- (inclusion of taxes)
Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable in all circumstances.
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GS MAINS TEST SERIES 2017 SCHEDULE
| DATE AND TEST | TOPICS COVERED | REFERENCE MATERIALS |
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1-JULY-2017 |
G. S. Paper-II: Constitution, Polity
· 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. · 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 + Current Affairs |
– 11th NCERT:Indian Constitution at Work
– Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant
Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
-Political Science by N D Arora ( Chapter 16: Typologies of Constitutions:United Kingdom, United States of America,France, Germany, South Africa, China)
– 12thNCERT Politics in India after Independence
– 2nd ARC REPORT
– Punchi Commission Report |
| 15-JULY-2017 (TEST-2) |
G. S. Paper – II: Governance, Social Justice
· 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. · Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders · Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. · 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, and Human Resources. · Issues relating to poverty and hunger. + Current Affairs |
– Governance in India -by Laxmikant
– 2ndARC REPORT (Right to Information, Promoting e-Governance,Citizen Centric Administration,Social Capital)
– 8th NCERT -Law and social justice
– 9thNCERT –Economics
– 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development
– Economic Survey
– Yojana
-www.vikaspedia.com |
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29-JULY-2017 |
G. S. Paper – I: Geography of the World · 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, 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. G. S. Paper-III: Bio diversity & Environment
· Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment G. S. Paper -III: Disaster Management
· Disaster and disaster management. + Current Affairs |
– 11th NCERT :Physical Geography
– Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
– Around the World (Geography) : ICSE Board[ Class 6 , 7 & 8 ] or OLD NCERT Books [ Class 6 , 7 , 8 ]
– Orient Longman Atlas
– Our Environment -NCERT (VII)
– Ecology: Unit X
– Class 12th Biology NCERT-Ecology & Environment ( India Year Book) – IGNOU : MPA-018 Disaster Management
– 2nd ARC REPORT (Crisis Management) |
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12-AUGUST-2017 |
G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development
· 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. · Land reforms in India · 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 Indiascope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. + Current Affairs |
11th NCERT: Economics -Indian Economic Development
– Economic Survey of India
– 2ndARC REPORT(Strengthening Financial Management Systems) -Ministry of Agriculture website |
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26-AUGUST-2017 |
G. S. Paper – I: Indian Heritage and Culture, Modern Indian History including Freedom Struggle, World History, Post-Independence 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. · Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. · 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. G. S. Paper – I: 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. + Current Affairs |
– Indian Culture and Heritage – NIOS : http://www.nios.ac.in – Indian Freedom Struggle of independence – Bipin Chandra – “A Brief History of Modern India” – Spectrum Pub. – 9th& 10th NCERT – India and the contemporary world – Mastering Modern World History by Normal Lowe – 12th NCERT – Politics in India after Independence – India since independence by Bipin Chandra – NCERT -12th – Indian Society – NCERT -12th – Social Change and Development In India |
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9-SEPTEMBER-2017 |
G. S. Paper – IV : Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
· 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.Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections. · 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. + Current Affair |
– 2nd ARC REPORT (Ethics in Governance,Refurbishing of Personnel Administration )
– New Horizons of Public Administration 7 Edition by Mohit Bhattacharya( Ch: Administrative Ethics )
– Indian Public Administration 3rd Edition by Rajni & Goyal ( Ch : Integrity in civil services )
– IGNOU : MPA-011 ( Ch : Ethical Concerns in Public Administration) -G Subba Rao book – Video : WHAT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO? – Michael Sandel
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16-SEPTEMBER-2017 |
G. S. Paper – IV : Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
· 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. · 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. + Current Affairs |
– Social Psychology by Baron
– Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
– 2nd ARC REPORT(Right to Information,Citizen Centric Administration) |
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23-SEPTEMBER-2017 |
G. S. Paper – II : International relations
· India and its neighborhood- relations. · Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests · 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.
G. S. Paper -III: 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
G. S. Paper -III: 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. · Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. + Current Affairs |
– NCERT Class 12:Political Science-Contemporary World Politics Foreign Policy of India by V N Khanna
– Ministry of External Affairs website
-Indian Express
NCERT Class 12: Political Science- Contemporary World Politics (Chapter : Security in the Contemporary World )
– 2nd ARC REPORT (Public Order,Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution,Combating Terrorism)
– Website of Ministry of Home Affairs
– Science Reporter
– The Hindu |
| 6-OCTOBER-2017 (TEST-9) BEFORE-NOON |
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society [Morning Session: 9 AM to 12 PM] Complete Syllabus of Paper I |
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| 6-OCTOBER-2017 (TEST-10) AFTER-NOON |
Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International relations [Evening Session: 2 PM to 5 PM] Complete Syllabus of Paper II |
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| 7-OCTOBER-2017 (TEST-11) BEFORE-NOON |
Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security & Disaster Management [Morning Session: 9 AM to 12 PM] Complete Syllabus of Paper III
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| 7-OCTOBER-2017 (TEST-12) AFTER-NOON |
Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude [Evening Session: 9 AM to 12 PM] Complete Syllabus of Paper IV |
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