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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.
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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
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➢ 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
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➢ 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
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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
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
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
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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
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
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
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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
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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
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➢ 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
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
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
(15 Questions; 2hrs)
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
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➢ 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
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7. Caste, Untouchability, anti-caste politics & strategies
8. Indian Women since Independence
29 November 2020
Sunday 18
Ethics (9 Questions; 1hr 30mins)
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
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(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
Ethics (9 Questions; 1hr 30mins)
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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
1. Topics related to Geography 2. Ethics & Philosophy
15 December 2020
25 Geography – 3
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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
Ethics (9 Questions; 1hr 30mins)
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.
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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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
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
Ethics (9 Questions; 1hr 30mins)
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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
1. Social issues
➢ Globalization ➢ Urbanization ➢ Poverty & Hunger ➢ Communalism ➢ Secularism
2. Ethics & philosophy
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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
(8 Topics; Write any 2 –
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
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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;
Attempt both – 2.5hrs)
1. Ethics & Philosophy
2. Polity Related Topics
➢ Federalism ➢ Institutions of India ➢ Local self- government
15 January 2021
Friday 38
Polity 2 (10 Questions;
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.
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16 January
2021 Saturday
Prelims TEST – 7 – Full Length Test on GS I
17 January 2021
Sunday
39
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
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
Polity 3 (15 Questions;
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,
Attempt both – 2.5hrs)
1. Criminal Justice System 2. Judiciary 3. Democracy 4. Rights 5. Freedom of Speech
Administrative Reforms
24 January 2020
42 Governance – 1
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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
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
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
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(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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
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
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
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.
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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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
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
Ethics (9 Questions; 1hr 30mins)
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
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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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
1. Foreign policy of India 2. South –South Cooperation 3. Regional Groupings
17 February
2021 Wednesday
54
International relations – 2
(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
Ethics (9 Questions; 1hr 30mins)
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.
22 February 2021
Monday 56
International relations – 3
(15 Questions; 2hrs)
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
1. Ethics & Philosophy
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(8 Topics; Write any 2 –
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
58 GS-2 Full Length Test (25 Questions; 3hrs)
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
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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,
Attempt both – 2.5hrs)
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
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence,
determinants and consequences of Ethics in
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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.
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19 March 2021
Friday 67
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
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
Agriculture 2 (10 Questions;
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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
1. Food Processing 2. Agriculture 3. Subsidies 4. PDS
25 March 2021
Thursday 70
Agriculture 3 (15 Questions;
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
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26 March 2021
Friday 71
Ethics (8 Questions; 1hr 15mins)
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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
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.
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3. Achievements of Indians in science &
technology.
1 April, 2021, Thursday -- Session by Vinay Sir
3 April 2021
Saturday
75
Ethics (9 Questions; 1hr 30mins)
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;
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
1. Alternative future
1. Climate change & global warming 2. Renewable energy technologies 3. Sustainable habitats 4. Conservation & development
2. Disaster Management
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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
Ethics (9 Questions; 1hr 30mins)
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.
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,
Write any 2 – 2.5hrs)
1. Internal Security 2. Cyber Security 3. Maritime Security
Ideologies (Terrorism, Naxalism, Extremism)
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18 April 2021
Sunday
Prelims TEST – 15 – Test on Ecology & Environment 2
20 April 2021
Tuesday 82
Internal Security – 2
(15 Questions; 2hrs)
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
(22 Questions; 3hrs)
27 April
2021 Tuesday
84 GS-3 Full Length Test (25 Questions; 3hrs)
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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
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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)
GS 3 Full Length GS 4 Full Length
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)
GS 1 Full Length GS 2 Full Length
11 May 2021
Tuesday
94 & 95
(20 Questions
; 3hrs)
GS 3 Full Length GS 4 Full Length
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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
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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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