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CORE BATCH Timetable 2021

Core Batch 2021, a highly rewarding and intensive answer-writing cum mentorship program is

meant for the truly aspiring, dedicated and faithful students only. This program not only

transforms an ASPIRANT into a TOPPER but also improves the rank of existing rank holders,

provided the candidate studies passionately and utilises every feature of the program to the

fullest. We go with the motto that CORE students must strive to score 900+ marks in the Mains

exam.

This program seeks to effectively back students who have the mettle, intellect and grit to crack

this exam and channelize their energy towards meaningful and productive preparation in order

to score maximum marks in Mains and ensure their rank in Top 100.

The timetable of Core Batch 2021 has been meticulously designed keeping in mind the changing demand of the Civil Services exam. With a total of 95 Mains tests divided in 3 Rounds of ascending difficulty with respect to number of questions and time duration of each tests, the Core Batch grills and trains students to face much tougher situations compared to the actual exam and makes them absolutely exam-ready! Such a rigorous training not only enables students to be thoroughly prepared for the Mains exam beforehand but also have sufficient time to dedicate for Prelims and Optional preparation. All the tests have been carefully designed to not only test an aspirant’s ability to comprehend, retain and reproduce quality content, but also to give a competitive edge by touching upon only relevant topics which will be important from the exam point of view (Prelims + Mains) and enable students to acquire the indispensable art of efficient time management. With main focus on Mains tests ensuring dedicated mentorship, guaranteed evaluation and

personal feedback, Core Batch 2021 also offers Prelims, CSAT, Essay and Interview guidance from

the best of faculties & mentors, esteemed toppers and our Director Vinay GB Sir. It also offers

access to our Success and Mindset Coach to ensure impeccable mental health in these uncertain

and trying times.


Note

• The sources for the subjects will be given in the orientation classes

• Test Time will be 10 am to 12 pm for the sectional tests and 9 am to 12 pm for full length tests

• The discussion will Commence at 12.30 pm for the sectional tests and full-length tests

• Orientation for the subjects will be held after test discussions

• Students are advised to dedicate at least 3hrs for Optional preparation on a daily basis

DATE TEST NO SUBJECT

SYLLABUS

15 October

2020 Thursday

Orientation for Core batch

16 October 2020

Friday

Orientation for Art & Culture

Orientation for Ethics

How to make notes, sources for reference, How to approach the case studies & answer

20 October

2020 Tuesday

1

Art and Culture

–1 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Architecture

➢ Cave Architecture ➢ Temple Architecture ➢ Indo-Islamic Architecture


➢ Modern Architecture (Under Indus Valley Civilization, The Mauryan Architecture, The Sungas, Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, Post Guptas, Delhi-Sultanate, Mughals etc.)

2. Sculpture -- Indian Sculpture and Different schools of Art

3. Indian Paintings

➢ Pre historic painting & Cave paintings ➢ Mural Paintings ➢ Miniature Paintings - Pala School, Rajput

Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Hill paintings etc.

➢ Folk Paintings ➢ Modern Indian Paintings, Personalities

Associated

22 October 2020

Thursday

2

Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)

Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;

dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.

23 October

2020 Friday

Orientation for Essay

Understand the demand of the essay paper, How to choose the topic, How to

structure the essay etc.

25 October 2020

Sunday

3

Art and Culture – 2

(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Religion

➢ Hinduism ➢ Jainism ➢ Buddhism ➢ Islam ➢ Christianity ➢ Zoroastrianism ➢ Judaism

2. Philosophy

➢ Six Schools of Philosophy ➢ Ajivika


➢ Lokayata etc. 3. Bhakti & Sufi Movement 4. Language & Literature

➢ Indian Language

• Classical Languages

• Scheduled Languages ➢ Indian Literature

• Religious Literature

• Secular Literature

27 October 2020

Tuesday

4

Essay (2 Topics;

Attempt both – 2.5hrs)

1. Indian Art & Culture 2. Ethics and Philosophy

29 October 2020

Thursday

5

Art and Culture – 3

(15 Questions, 2hrs)

1. Indian Music

➢ Classical Music

• Hindustani Music

• Carnatic Music ➢ Folk Music Tradition ➢ Modern Music ➢ Personalities

2. Indian Dance

➢ Classical Dance forms in India – Odissi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniattay, Sattriya, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi

➢ Folk Dances ➢ Modern Dance in India

3. Theatre

➢ Sanskrit Theatre ➢ Folk Theatre ➢ Modern Theatre ➢ Personalities

4. Puppetry

➢ History ➢ Different forms of Puppetry in India ➢ People Associated with Theatres


5. Indian Cinema and

Circus

6. Fairs, Festivals and Craft -Religious Festivals, Secular Festivals (States & UT’s), Art & Crafts

7. Science & Technology

➢ Ancient, Science & Technology ➢ Medieval Science & Technology ➢ Famous Personalities in ➢ Ancient and Medieval India

8. Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage ➢ Indian Word Heritage Sites – Tangible & non-

tangible heritage, Tentative list ➢ Cultural Heritage Sites ➢ Natural Heritage Sites ➢ Important Institutions

29 October 2020

Thursday

Orientation for World History

30 October 2020

Friday

6


Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and

educational institutions in inculcating values.

2 November 2020

Monday

7

World History – 1

(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Renaissance & Industrial Revolution

2. Revolutions ➢ American Revolution ➢ French Revolution

• Thinkers & Philosophers ➢ Russian Revolution ➢ Chinese Revolution


3. Unification of Germany & Italy

4. Colonialism & Imperialism ➢ Africa ➢ Asia ➢ South America

Important Global personalities – Stalin, Gorberchev, Woodrow Wilson, Reagon, Roosevelt, Truman, Miustaf Kamal Pasha, Abdul Nasser, Simon Bolivor , etc.

3 November 2020

Tuesday

8

Essay (2 Topics,

Write both – 2.5hrs)

• Topics from World History

• Ethics & Philosophy

5 November

2020 Thursday

Prelims test – 1 –Test on Ancient & Medieval India

6 November 2020

Friday

9

World History – 2

(15 Questions; 2hrs)

1. World War I 2. World War – II 3. Cold war 4. Post-cold war era 5. Important Treaties like Treaty of versalies,

Treaty of Traine etc.

6 November

2020 Friday

Orientation for Modern History

8 November 2020

Sunday

10


Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

11 November 2020

11 Modern India –

1 1. Fall of Mughals


Wednesday (10 Questions; 1hr)

2. Advent of Europeans

➢ Coming of Europeans ➢ Struggle among Europeans ➢ Rise of East India Company

3. India under East India Company’s Rule

➢ Administration ➢ Political policies

• Regulating Act of 1773

• Pitt’s India Act 1784

• Charter acts of 1784, 1793, 1813,1833, 1853

➢ British Expansion policy: Doctrine of lapse, Subordinate alliance etc.

➢ Economic policies and their impact

• Agricultural policies

• Famine policy ➢ Foreign Policies ➢ Social Policies

• Education Policies

• Religious policies

4. Indian Kingdoms in 18th century: Marathas, Punjab, Mysore, Hyderabad etc.

5. Socio - Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th CE India – Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj , etc.

6. The Great Revolt of 1857

7. Other Dimensions ➢ Tribal Movements ➢ Peasants Movement ➢ Dalit Movements ➢ Women movement ➢ Role of Press and Publications ➢ Role of Business groups

11 November, 2020, Wednesday-- Session by Vinay Sir


12 November 2020

Thursday 12

Essay (4 topics; Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)

1. Topics on History 2. Ethics & Philosophy

14 November

2020 Saturday

PRELIMS TEST – 2 – Test on Art & Culture

14 November 2020

Saturday

CSAT TEST - 1 CSAT TEST - 1

1. Comprehension 2. Basic numeracy & General mental ability

a) Numbers b) HCF & LCM

Averages Ratio & Proportion

c) Percentage d) Profit & Loss e) Simple interest & Compound interest f) Problems on ages g) Problems on clock h) Partnership i) Pipes & cistern

16 November 2020

Monday 13

Modern History – 2

(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Changes in Indian Administration after 1858 -

GOI ACT 1858, Councils Act, 1861, 1892. 2. Growth of Political Ideas and Political

Organisations (up to 1885)

3. Foundation of the Indian National Congress

4. National movement (1885 - 1919) ➢ Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) ➢ Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi

Movement


➢ The first phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist Movement

➢ The Morley-Minto Reforms or the Indian Councils Act, 1909

➢ The Lucknow Pact (1916) ➢ The Home Rule Movement

18 November 2020

Wednesday 14


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

21 November 2020

Saturday

15

Modern History – 3


1. National movement (1919 - 1939)

➢ Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India act, 1919

➢ The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non-Cooperation Movement

➢ The Left Movement ➢ The second phase of Revolutionary and

Terrorist Movement ➢ Anti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29) ➢ Nehru Report, 1928 ➢ The Lahore Session, 1929 ➢ The Civil Disobedience Movement ➢ The Government of India Act, 1935 ➢ Provincial Elections and Formation of

popular Ministries in Provinces, 1937 2. Freedom to Partition (1939 - 1947)

➢ 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 ➢ Subhash Bose and Indian National Army ➢ Rajagopalachari Formula & Desai Liaqat

Plan ➢ Wavell Plan and Simla Conference 1945 ➢ General Elections in India, 1945 ➢ Naval Mutiny: 1946


➢ The Indian Independence Act, 1947 3. Other Dimensions

➢ Tribal Movements ➢ Peasants Movement ➢ Dalit Movements ➢ Women movement ➢ Role of Press and Publications ➢ Role of Business groups

Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys etc.

21 November

2020 Saturday

Orientation for Post- Independence

23 November

2020 Monday

Prelims TEST – 3 – Test on Modern Indian History (Pre-congress Phase)

24 November

2020 Tuesday

16

Essay (4 Topics;

Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)

1. Topics on History 2. Ethics & Philosophy

26 November 2020

Thursday 17

Post-Independence

– 1 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. The Architecture of the constitution; Basic

features & Institution

2. Consolidation of India as a nation ➢ Linguistic reorganization of states ➢ Integration of Tribal

3. Regionalism & Regional inequality

4. The JP movement & the emergency

5. Indian Foreign Policy

6. Punjab Crisis


7. Caste, Untouchability, anti-caste politics & strategies

8. Indian Women since Independence

29 November 2020

Sunday 18


Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

1 December 2020

Tuesday 19

Post-Independence

– 2 (15 Questions;

2hrs)

1. The economy

➢ Nehruvian Legacy (1947 - 1965) ➢ 1965 – 1991 ➢ Economic reforms since 1991

2. Land reforms

➢ Colonial impact ➢ Peasant movements ➢ Zamindari abolition ➢ Tenancy reforms ➢ Ceiling & Bhoodan movement ➢ Cooepratives

3. Overview of land reforms

4. Agricultural growth & green Revolution

5. White revolution etc.

6. Agrarian struggle since independence.

7. Communalism in India

➢ Revival & growth of Communalism ➢ Communalism & use of state power

1 December

2020 Tuesday

Orientation for Geography

2 December 2020

Wednesday 20 Essay Ethics & Philosophy


(6 Topics; Write any 2 –

2.5hrs)

4 December

2020 Friday

Prelims TEST – 4 – Test on Modern Indian History (National Movement)

6 December 2020

Sunday

21

Geography – 1 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Salient features of world’s physical geography.

➢ Geomorphology ➢ Climatology ➢ Oceanography

Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

7 December, 2020, Monday-- Session by Vinay Sir

8 December 2020

Tuesday 22


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.

10 December 2020

Thursday

23

Geography – 2 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Indian Geography (Both Physical & economic)

2. Natural disasters & Disaster management in

India.

11 December 2020

Friday

24

Essay (6 Topics;


1. Topics related to Geography 2. Ethics & Philosophy

15 December 2020

25 Geography – 3


Tuesday (15 Questions; 2hrs)

1. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent).

2. Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).

3. 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.

15 December

2020 Tuesday

Orientation for Society

16 December

2020 Wednesday

Prelims TEST – 5 – Test on World Geography

16 December 2020

Wednesday

CSAT TEST – 2

1. Comprehension 2. Basic numeracy & General mental ability

(a) Time & work (b) Time & Distance (c) Boats & streams (d) Problems on trains (e) Permutation & combination (f) Probability (g) charts, graphs, tables etc

18 December 2020

Friday

26


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.


20 December 2020

Sunday 27

Society 1

(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of

India. 2. Role of women and women’s organization,

population and associated issues

21 December 2020

Monday 28

Essay (8 Topics;


1. Social Issues

➢ Indian Society ➢ Feminism ➢ Gender Justice ➢ Unity & Diversity

2. Ethics & Philosophy

25 December 2020

Friday

29

Society 2 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Poverty and developmental issues.

2. Urbanization, their problems and their

remedies.

27 December 2020

Sunday

30


Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

30 December 2020

Wednesday

31

Society 3 (15 Questions;

2hrs)

1. Effects of globalization on Indian society

2. Social empowerment, communalism,

regionalism & secularism.

31 December 2020

Thursday 32

Essay (8 Topics;


1. Social issues

➢ Globalization ➢ Urbanization ➢ Poverty & Hunger ➢ Communalism ➢ Secularism

2. Ethics & philosophy


2 January

2021 Saturday

Prelims TEST – 6 – Test on Indian Geography

2 January

2021 Saturday

CSAT TEST – 3 Revision test of Test 1 & Test 2 syllabus

5 January

2021 Tuesday

33 GS-1 Full Length Test (25 Questions; 3hrs)

5 January

2021 Tuesday

Orientation for Polity & Governance

6 January

2021 Wednesday

34

Essay full length


3hrs)

1. Indian Art & Culture

2. Indian History 3. Topics from World History

4. Social Issues

➢ Indian Society ➢ Feminism ➢ Gender Justice ➢ Unity & Diversity

5. Ethics and Philosophy


7 January

2021 Thursday

35

Ethics Full length Test (22 Questions; 3hrs)

10 January 2021

Sunday

36

Polity 1 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

2. 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.

11 January, 2021 Monday-- Session by Vinay Sir

13 January

2021 Wednesday

37

Essay (2 Topics;



2. Polity Related Topics

➢ Federalism ➢ Institutions of India ➢ Local self- government

15 January 2021

Friday 38


1hr)

1. Separation of powers between various organs

dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

2. Comparison of the Indian Constitutional scheme with that of other countries.

3. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.


16 January

2021 Saturday

Prelims TEST – 7 – Full Length Test on GS I

17 January 2021

Sunday

39


1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence,

determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.

2. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

19 January 2021

Tuesday 40


2hrs)

1. Structure, organization and functioning of the

Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government.

2. Pressure groups and formal/informal

associations and their role in the Polity.

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

4. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

5. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

20 January 2021

Wednesday 41

Essay (2 Topics,


1. Criminal Justice System 2. Judiciary 3. Democracy 4. Rights 5. Freedom of Speech

Administrative Reforms

24 January 2020

42 Governance – 1


Sunday (10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability.

2. E-governance- applications,

models, successes, limitations, and potential;

26 January 2021

Tuesday 43


1. Attitude: content, structure, function; its

influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

2. 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.

28 January 2021

Thursday 44

Governance -2 (15 Questions;

2hrs)

1. Citizens charters, transparency & accountability

and institutional and other measures.

2. Role of civil services in a democracy

28 January

2021 Thursday

Orientation for Social Justice

30 January

2021 Saturday

Prelims TEST – 8 – Test on Polity

30 January 2021

Saturday

CSAT TEST – 4 1. Comprehension

2. General mental ability

(a) Series completion (b) Coading — Decoding (c) Blood Relations (d) Puzzle Test


(e) Sequential Output Tracing (f) Direction Sense Test (g) Logical Venn diagrams (h) Alphabet Test (i) Number, Ranking & Time Sequence Test (j) Logical Sequence of Words (k) Arithmetical Reasoning (l) Inserting the Missing Character (m) Data Sufficiency (n) Decision Making (o) Assertion and Reason (p) Situation Reaction Test (q) Verification of Truth of the Statement

31 January

2021 Sunday

45

Essay (4 Topics;


Ethics & Philosophy

2 February 2021

Tuesday 46

Social Justice – 1

(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Government policies and interventions for

development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

2. Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.

4 February 2021

Thursday 47


1. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their

utilities and application in administration and governance.

2. Contributions of moral thinkers and

philosophers from India and world.

6 February 2020

Saturday 48

Social Justice – 2

(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the

population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.


2. Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

6 February, 2019, Saturday-- Session by Vinay Sir

7 February 2021

Sunday

49

Essay (4 Topics;


1. Social Justice – Economic justice – political

Justice 2. Health 3. Education 4. Poverty & Hunger 5. Vulnerable Sections like women, old person and

children.

9 February

2021 Tuesday

Prelims TEST – 9 – Test on Polity 2

11 February 2021

Thursday

50

Social Justice –

3 (15 Questions;

2hrs)

1. Issues relating to development and

management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

2. Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

11 February

2020 Thursday

Orientation for International Relations

12 February 2021

Friday 51


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.

14 February 2021

Sunday 52

International relations – 1

(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Foreign Policy of India

2. India and its neighborhood- relations.

15 February 2021

Monday 53

Essay (6 Topics;


1. Foreign policy of India 2. South –South Cooperation 3. Regional Groupings

17 February

2021 Wednesday

54


(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and

agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

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

19 February 2021 Friday

55



22 February 2021

Monday 56



1. India and its neighborhood- relations

2. Effect of policies and politics of developed and

developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.

24 February 2021

Wednesday 57

Essay Full Length




3hrs)

2. Polity & Governance ➢ Federalism ➢ Institutions of India ➢ Local self- government ➢ Criminal Justice System ➢ Judiciary ➢ Democracy ➢ Rights ➢ Freedom of Speech ➢ Administrative Reforms

3. Social Justice

➢ Social Justice – Economic -justice – political Justice

➢ Health ➢ Education ➢ Poverty & Hunger ➢ Vulnerable Sections like women, old

person and children.

4. IR ➢ Foreign policy of India ➢ South –South Cooperation ➢ Regional Groupings

27 February

2021 Saturday


28 February

2021 Sunday

Orientation for Economy

1 March

2021 Monday

59

Ethics full length test (22 Questions; 3hrs)

3 March

2021

Prelims TEST – 10 – Polity, International Institutions and Govt. Schemes


Wednesday

3 March 2021

Wednesday

CSAT TEST -5

1. Comprehension

2. Logical reasoning & Analytical ability (a) Logic (b) Statement - Arguments (c) Statement - Assumptions (d) Statement - Courses of Action (e) Statement – Conclusions (f) Syllogism

5 March 2021

Friday 60

Economy 1 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Indian Economy and issues relating to

➢ Planning ➢ Mobilization of resources ➢ Growth, ➢ Development and ➢ Employment.

6 March 2021

Saturday 61

Essay (2 Topics,


1. Industrial Policy 2. Human Resource and Employment 3. Liberalization 4. Economic Planning 5. Fiscal Policy 6. External Sector

10 March 2021

Wednesday 62

Economy – 2 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

2. Effects of liberalization on the economy,

changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

11 March 2021

Thursday 63


1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence,

determinants and consequences of Ethics in


human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.

2. Human Values - lessons from the lives and

teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

13 March 2021

Saturday 64

Economy – 3 (15 Questions;

2hrs)

1. Government Budgeting.

2. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports,

Railways etc.

3. Investment models.

13th March

2021 Saturday

Orientation for Agriculture

14 March

2021 Sunday

Prelims TEST – 11 – Full length Test on GS II

15 March 2021

Monday 65

Essay (2 Topics,

Write both – 2.5hrs)

1. Sectors of Economy 2. Infrastructure 3. Tourism 4. MSME 5. Economic Justice

17 March 2021

Wednesday 66

Agriculture 1 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts

of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage.

2. Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints.

3. E-technology in the aid of farmers.


19 March 2021

Friday 67


1. Attitude: content, structure, function; its

influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

2. 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

21 March 2021

Sunday 68


1hr)

1. Issues related to direct and indirect farm

subsidies and minimum support prices.

2. Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security.

3. Land reforms in India.

23 March 2021

Tuesday 69

Essay (4 Topics;


1. Food Processing 2. Agriculture 3. Subsidies 4. PDS

25 March 2021

Thursday 70


2hrs)

1. Technology missions; economics of animal-

rearing.

2. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

25 March 2021

Thursday

Orientation for Science and Technology And Environment & Ecology


26 March 2021

Friday 71


1. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their

utilities and application in administration and governance.

2. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

27 March

2021 Saturday

Prelims TEST – 12 – Test on Economy

27 March

2021 Saturday

CSAT TEST - 6 Revision test of Test 4 & Test 5 syllabus

29 March 2021

Monday 72

Science & Technology – 1 (10 Questions;

1hr)

1. Awareness in the fields of

➢ IT ➢ Space ➢ Computers ➢ Robotics ➢ Nano-technology ➢ Bio-technology ➢ Artificial Intelligence

30 March 2021

Tuesday 73

Essay (4 Topics;


1. Space 2. Emerging Paradigms (AI, Robotics, Nano Tech) 3. Energy 4. Science & Ethics 5. Science & Religion 6. Innovation & Research

1 April 2021

Thursday 74

Science & Technology – 2 (15 Questions;

2hr)

1. Issues relating to intellectual property rights.

2. Indigenization of technology and developing

new technology.


3. Achievements of Indians in science &

technology.

1 April, 2021, Thursday -- Session by Vinay Sir

3 April 2021

Saturday

75


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.

4 April 2021

Sunday

Prelims TEST – 13 – Test on Economy 2 and Agriculture

6 April 2021

Tuesday

76

Ecology & Environment

(10 Questions; 1hr)

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

6 April 2020

Tuesday

Orientation for Disaster Management

7 April 2021

Wednesday 77

Essay (6 Topics;


1. Alternative future

1. Climate change & global warming 2. Renewable energy technologies 3. Sustainable habitats 4. Conservation & development

2. Disaster Management


11 April

2021 Sunday

78

Disaster

management (10 Questions;

1hr)

Disaster and disaster management.

11 April

2021 Sunday

Orientation for Internal Security

13 April

2021 Tuesday

Prelims TEST – 14 – Test on Ecology & Environment

14 April 2021

Wednesday

79



16 April 2021 Friday

80

Internal Security – 1

(10 Questions; 1hr)

1. Linkages between development and spread of

extremism.

2. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

3. Various Security forces and agencies and their

mandate.

17 April 2021

Saturday

81

Essay (6 Topics,


1. Internal Security 2. Cyber Security 3. Maritime Security

Ideologies (Terrorism, Naxalism, Extremism)


18 April 2021

Sunday

Prelims TEST – 15 – Test on Ecology & Environment 2

20 April 2021

Tuesday 82

Internal Security – 2


1. Challenges to internal security through

communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security.

2. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.

3. Basics of cyber security; money-laundering and

its prevention.

22 April

2021 Thursday

83

Ethics full length test


27 April

2021 Tuesday



28 April 2021

Wednesday 85

Essay full Length

(8 Topics, Write any 2 –

3hrs)

1. Economy ➢ Indian Economy ➢ Industrial Policy ➢ Human Resource and Employment ➢ Liberalization ➢ Economic Planning ➢ Fiscal Policy ➢ External Sector ➢ Sectors of Economy ➢ Infrastructure ➢ Tourism ➢ MSME ➢ Economic Justice

2. Agriculture

➢ Food Processing ➢ Agriculture ➢ Subsidies ➢ PDS

3. Alternative future

➢ Climate change & global warming ➢ Renewable energy technologies ➢ Sustainable habitats ➢ Conservation & development

4. Disaster Management

5. Internal security Issues

➢ Internal Security ➢ Cyber security ➢ Maritime Security ➢ Ideologies (Terrorism, Naxalism,

Extremism)

28 April, 2021, Wednesday-- Session by Vinay Sir

30 April

2021 Friday

Prelims TEST – 16 – Test on Science & Technology


3 May 2021

Monday

86 (8 Topics;

Write any 2 – 3hrs)

Essay

4 May 2021

Tuesday

87 & 88

(20

Questions; 3hrs)

GS 1 Full Length GS 2 Full Length

5 May 2021

Wednesday

89 & 90

(20

Questions; 3hrs)


7 May 2021

Friday

Prelims TEST – 17 – Full Length Test on GS III

9 May 2021

Sunday

91 (8 Topics; Write any 2 – 3hrs)

Essay

10 May 2021

Monday

92 & 93

(20 Questions

; 3hrs)


11 May 2021

Tuesday

94 & 95

(20 Questions

; 3hrs)



15 May 2021

Saturday Prelims TEST – 18 – India Year Book 2021

19 May 2021

Wednesday

Prelims TEST – 19 – Economic Survey 2021, Budget 2021 and Year Long Current Affairs

23 May 2021

Sunday Prelims TEST – 20 – Full Syllabus

27 May 2021

Thursday Prelims TEST – 21 – Full Syllabus

31 May 2021

Monday Prelims Test – 22 – Full Syllabus

31 May 2021

Monday CSAT 7

4 June 2021 Friday

Prelims TEST – 23 – Full Syllabus

4 June 2021 Friday

CSAT test 8


8 June 2021

Tuesday Prelims TEST – 24 – Full Syllabus

8 June 2021

Tuesday CSAT 9

12 June 2021

Saturday Prelims TEST – 25 – Full Syllabus

12 June 2021

Saturday CSAT 10

16 June 2021

Wednesday Prelims TEST – 26 – Full Syllabus

16 June 2021

Wednesday CSAT 11

20 June 2021

Sunday Prelims TEST – 27 – Full Syllabus

20 June 2021

Sunday CSAT 12

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