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Aspire IAS since its inception has been coterminous with excellence in providing 'ONE-STOP-
SOLUTION' for all the three stages of Civil Services Examination. We have benefited a huge array
of toppers in the pastyears (including ALL INDIA RANK 1 – NANDINI K.R) to enter the Civil
Services including IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services every year.
OUR MISSION
To empower students with
Knowledge,
Conceptual clarity,
Cutting edge analysis on various GS
subjects and their correlation,
Promoting self-study and regular
revision,
Promoting 'PLAY WAY' techniques of
learning by inducing elements of Vedic
method of learning,
Imbibing quality education and values
together.
OUR VISION
To bring in the much-needed knowledge
revolution by innovating and changing the
methods of teaching and cementing the
STUDENT-TEACHER relationship based on
trust, hard work and understanding by
providing efficient guidance and monitoring
by the highly experienced faculty and study
material of the highest standard. We also
endeavor to empathize with the TIME-
MONEY-HOPE of students as well.
Our Director Mr. Ankit Kumar and teachers put in equal hard work only for our students. Because of
these guiding principles, our students have been able to score good marks in exam.
In order to spread the magical words of knowledge and empowerment , the Institute has come up
with six centers of excellence spread across different zones of India (Delhi, Jaipur, Bhopal, Pune,
Hyderabad and Bengaluru) and each center provides at par facility as well as teaching quality with
respect to educational standards.
In the last 13 years, we have generated 500+ results!! Join us to be one among the toppers!!
NEWSPAPER ANALYSIS PROGRAMMETM
BY DIRECTOR SIR
“Aspire IAS is the innovator of NPAP”
Detailed coverage of THE HINDU and other newspapers like Business standard, Live
Mint & Indian Express etc.
800+ topics of P1,P2 and P3 of General Studies.
Comprehensive coverage of last 5 years issues &NCERTs.
Well Crafted materials in the form of GOOD MORNING TIMES, EDITORIAL &
YOU(THE HINDU), QUICK AND WEEKLY DIGESTs, PT POINTERs
Coverage of 2 atlases (OXFORD STUDENTS ATLAS & ORIENT LONGMAN
BLACKWSAN)
Daily Writing skill practice and MCQ’s (200+ Q’s & 1500 MCQ’s)
Covering full section like IR, S&T, ENV, Social Issues, Culture, Mapping, Geography, Eco,
Polity &Ethics
Revision/ doubt clearance in the class
YOJANA(3YRS) Government journals & PRAKARAM
Maximum result in last 6 years (Including Rank-1)
AVAILABLE BATCHES
WEEKDAYS
TUES & FRI(8-12PM)
TUES & FRI(2-6PM)
WEEKEND BATCH
SUNDAY
(8-6PM)
FEES AND DURATION
1. OCT-MAY 2020: Rs. 13,000/-
(Including tax)
2. FOR OLD SRUDENTS – Rs.
11,500 (Including tax)
3. 1 year course OCT to SEP
2020: Rs. 21,000/- (Including
tax)
- CONNECT 2 UPSC
(NCERT BATCH BY DIRECTOR SIR)
More than 20 NCERTs will be covered, to strengthen your foundation.
Sharpen your basics to help you learn the advanced topics easily.
Completion of all associated topics, NOT MERE NOTES DISTRIBUTION.
UNIQUE MINDMAP APPROACH.
The batch will help you in Essay writing as well as PT-cum-Mains preparation.
Study material also provided.
FEES AND DURATION
4 days’ a week classes
Total: 40-45 classes
Fees: Rs. 14,999
SPECIAL OFFER: COMBO
PACK
NEWSPAPER ANALYSIS
PROGRAM (Rs. 13,000) +
C2U (Rs. 14,999) = Rs.
27,999
only Rs. 25,000
SCHEDULE OF THE BATCH IS ATTACHED HERE:
S. NO. NCERT TO BE
COVERED
TIMINGS
AND DAYS
FACULTY
1 Democracy on India:
Issues and Challenges
(A S Narang)
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
2 Contemporary world
politics (Class 12th)
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
3 Introductory
Microeconomics (Class
12th )
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
4 Fundamentals of
Physical Geography
(Class 11th )
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
5 India Physical
environment (Class
11th)
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
6 India People and
Economy(Class 12th )
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
7 Fundamentals of Human
Geography (Class 12th)
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
8 6th , 7th , 8th Old
Geography NCERT (For
World Geography)
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
9 Principle in Geography
Part 1 and 2 (Old
NCERT)
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
10 Introduction to Art &
Culture(Class 11)
12-2:30PM
MON&THUR
DIRECTOR SIR
S. NO. NCERT TO BE
COVERED
TIMINGS
AND DAYS
FACULTY
11 Ancient India (R S
Sharma)
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
12 Medieval India ( Satish
Chandra)
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
13 Contemporary World
history ( Arjun dev)
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
14 Modern India (Bipin
Chandra)
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
15 India and the
contemporary world Part
1 ( Class 9th )
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
16 India and the
contemporary world Part
II (Class 10th )
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
17 Indian constitution at
work (Class 11th)
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
18 Social change and
development in INDIA(
12th class)
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
19 Politics in India since
Independence (Class
12th)
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
20 Polity of India (10th
class)
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
21 Selective chapters of
Science NCERT of class
9 and 10
12-2:30PM
WED & SAT
MADHAV SIR
(IRS)
TARGET 50 PT-CUM- MAINS BATCH
BY DIRECTOR SIR
MOST COMPREHENSIVE ALL INCLUSIVE BATCH FOR GS
Complete GS is covered from basic to advanced – NCERTS to answer writing and essays
alongwith MCQs.
UNIQUE MINDMAP APPROACH.
Regular tests of both MCQs and answer writing. There are even surprise class tests to keep you
on your toes.
Timely completion of syllabus with revision.
Less writing, more understanding.
Maximum learning within the class itself.
RESURGENCE PROGRAM- EXCLUSIVE REVISION BATCH OF ASPIRE IAS is also
included.
INDIA YEAR BOOK will also be covered
More than 70% of the Mains syllabus is covered before the Prelims itself.
Also includes test series for Prelims - 53 tests
WSDP – Writing Skill Development Program is also included (33 sessions).
FEES AND DURATION
Also includes two seasons of Newspaper Analysis
Program, covering 5 years contemporary issues.
Fees: Rs. 98,999 (without NCERT)
Rs. 1,14,000 (with NCERT – C2U)
Duration: October 2019 to August 2020
TARGET 50 MAINS
By Director Sir
ENTRY ONLY THROUGH ENTRANCE TEST
Here, Mains syllabus and associated analysis is covered in depth, by using 800+
MINDMAPS.
Full coverage of PAPER-1-2-3-4 and ESSAY
RANK-1 NANDANI KR was from this batch.
A student can score 450+ easily in GS and 150+ in ESSAY after getting perfection from this
batch.
Major emphasis upon understanding, correlation and development of writing skills
FEES: Rs. 62,000 (ALSO INCLUDES 1 SEASON OF
NEWSPAPER)
DURATION:
1st session – OCT 2019 TO MARCH 2020
(Complete Paper 2, 3 and Geography)
BREAK FOR PRELIMS
2nd Session – JUNE 2020 TO AUG 2020
(World History, Ethics, Social Issues and WSDP)
INTEGRATED R.A.W.
BY DIRECTOR SIR Finding it hard to begin with writing skills? Aspire IAS is all set to provide the ultimate solution for
it. With its brand new initiative, Integrated Revise. Analyse. Write. (R.A.W.), Aspire IAS is ready
to set a mark in the UPSC preparation. This program aims at helping aspirants improve their writing
skills. It is a one-stop solution for all writing skills related problems faced by the students – be it
knowledge gap or writing speed troubles.
THIS BATCH INCLUDES RAW AS WELL AS WRITING SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:
FIRST TIME IN INDIA, Integrated RAW has combined revision of the entire eneral Studies
syllabus with simultaneous tests. It will help you in:
Completion of your revision schedule on time, within class itself.
Mindmap approach to make notes and revise vast syllabus quickly.
Timely test taking as you go on with revision.
Learn the art of correlation among different subjects, to increase value of your answers.
Practice speed answer writing to provide a simulated UPSC Mains experience.
Increase your knowledge base to improve your score.
All tests and classroom revision topics will be based on Past Year Questions of UPSC.
MOST STUDENTS COMPLAIN OF MAKING A REVISION SCHEDULE, AS PER THE TEST
SERIES, BUT CANNOT FOLLOW IT TILL THE END. THIS IS YOUR ONE-STOP-
SOLUTION FOR REVISION AND WRITING PRACTICE.
COURSE COVERAGE:
General Studies Mains Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as Essay writing.
THE SCHEDULE IS ATTACHED HERE:
DATE SESSION SUBJECT
16th
October 12PM Paper -1
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Human Geography
19TH
October 12PM Paper -1
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Economic Geography
&
Social issue
20TH
October
9AM
TEST-1 Geography and Social
Issues
23rd
October 12PM Paper -2
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Indian Polity (Laxmikant)
FR/DPDP/C-S/PARLIAMENT
ETC AND ASSOCIATED
CURRENT ISSUES
30TH
October 12PM Paper -2
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
International relation
&
I.ORG
2nd
November 12PM
Paper -1
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
World and modern History
3rd
November
9AM
TEST-2 Polity and IR
6th
November 12PM Paper -1
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Culture and Post consolidation
India and Physical Geography
9TH
November 12PM Paper -2
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
3 Years current Governance
Issues
10th
November
9AM
TEST-3 Current Governance
& Physical Geo
13TH
November 12PM Paper -2
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
3 Years Governance Issues
20th
November 12 PM Paper -2
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
REMAINING ISSUES OF
PAPER-2
24th
November
9AM
Test-4 Paper-2
COMPOSITE
27th
November 12PM Paper -1
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Paper 1 remaining Issues
30th
November 12PM Paper -3
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Poverty-Hunger-Development-
Finance-RBI
1st December
9AM
Test-5 Geo & Culture -
History
4th
December 12PM Paper -3
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Environment
11th
December 12PM Paper -3
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Current Economics 3 years and
S&T
14th
December 12PM Paper -3
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Internal security
15th
December
9AM
Test-6 Paper-1
COMPOSITE
21stDecember 12PM Paper -3
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Remaining topics and Current
22nd
December
9AM
Test- 7 S&T-Internal
security-Environment
25th
December 12PM Paper -4
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
How to write CASE STUDIES
25 case studies
28th
December 12PM
Paper -4
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
How to write CASE STUDIES
35 case studies
writing, revision and Discussion)
29th
December
9AM
Test-8 Economic
Development
4th
January 12PM
Paper -4
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Ethics theory
5th
January 9AM Test-9 Paper-3
COMPOSITE
8th
January 12PM Paper -4
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Ethics and case studies (30
studies)
11th
January 12PM
Paper -4
(40 Questions, structure, write-up,
writing, revision and Discussion)
Ethics and case studies (UPSC
case studies)
12th
January
9AM
Test-10 Ethics theory
19th
January
9AM
Test-11 Ethics case studies
20th
January
9AM
Test-12 Ethics COMPOSITE
2nd
Feb 9AM ESSAY 1
3rd
Feb 9AM ESSAY 2
4 COMPOSITE PAPERS (WITHOUT DISCUSSION) UPSC pattern
PRELIMS SPECIFIC MODULES
AN INNOVATION BY ASPIRE IAS
MAPPING (by Director Sir): OCTOBER 2019
Covering whole world and Indian mapping
More emphasis upon observation like borders, latitudes passing etc.
EXAMPLE: Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?
(2018 PRELIMS)
(a) Bengaluru (CORRECT ANSWER)
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Nagpur
(d) Pune
Coverage of human and economic geo through MAPS.
It will help the candidate in:
Securing 4-5 questions in Prelims
Increasing the value of Mains answers by increased use of maps,
especially economic and human geography.
FEES: Rs. 3000
DURATION: 10-15 classes
GEOGRAPHY+MAPPING (by Director Sir): OCTOBER 2019
Indian as well as world geography is covered, including physical, human and economic
geography.
No dictation. Learn within class itself.
Unique mindmap approach.
LEARN GEOGRAPHY FROM THE TEACHER WHO SCORED 356 MARKS IN
GEOGRAPHY.
Also includes mapping module.
NCERTs to advanced books like GC Leong are covered.
FEES: Rs. 9,000
DURATION: 15-20 classes
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY (by Director Sir): NOV-DEC 2019
Most updated course in the UPSC preparation.
With changing pattern of the exam towards becoming more current affairs-oriented, it is
important to link the syllabus with contemporary issues.
Updated study material is also provided.
Traditional as well as contemporary environment is covered.
This batch can ensure 10-15 questions in the prelims exam and close to 70 marks in the
PAPER 3 of UPSC Mains exam. It will also help you in essay.
Maximum learning within class itself, including map work for national parks, etc.
FEES: Rs. 8500
DURATION: 22 classes
SPECIAL OFFER: COMBO PACK
GEOGRAPHY + MAPPING (Rs. 9000) +
ENVIRONMENT (Rs. 8500) = Rs. 17,500
PAY ONLY Rs. 15,500
ECONOMICS (by Director Sir): JANUARY 2020
BASIC TO ADVANCED ECONOMICS + 3 YEARS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Special focus on terminologies and schemes, from where UPSC asks questions.
Full coverage of contemporary and applied economics.
2 years contemporary issues covered in detail.
The batch is designed on the basis of UPSC past year papers, and changing trend if questions.
Budget and Economic Survey, with analysis FREE
It will help you in Prelims, Mains as well as Interview.
FEES: Rs. 9500
DURATION: 17 classes
INDIA YEAR BOOK+CULTURE (by Director Sir): FEB- MARCH 2020
MOST PROMINENT AND POPULAR COURSE
WE WILL COVER 4 YEARS OF IYB
Most helpful in Paper 2, 3, essay and writing skills as well as Interview.
Covering all government schemes and their analysis
50% Economics and 20% of other subjects have direct link
Optionals like Geography, Sociology, Anthropology can get direct help.
24 classes with additional notes
Class revision and MCQ’s test
FULL INDIAN CULTURE WITH DIAGRAMS
EXAMPLE: PRELIMS 2018 QUESTION:
Consider the following:
1. Areca nut
2. Barley
3. Coffee
4. Finger millet
5. Groundnut
6. Sesamum
7. Turmeric
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has announced the Minimum Support Price for which
of the above?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 7 only
(b) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only (CORRECT ANSWER)
(c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
FEES: Rs. 9,500
DURATION: 20 classes
POLITY
From basic to advance topics covered
Coverage of Constitution of India, Parliament, Panchayati Raj, President, Fundamental
Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy and other recurring topics
Focus will be on most-asked areas of UPSC.
Helpful in Mains as well as Prelims
FULL COURSE: OCT 2019
FEES: Rs. 8500
DURATION: 20-25 classes
CRASH COURSE (by
Director Sir): APRIL 2020
FEES: Rs. 3500
DURATION: 5 days
HISTORY
Full coverage of the syllabus in story format.
Even applied questions of history asked in Mains are practiced in class itself.
EXAMPLE: How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without
Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss. (UPSC MAINS 2015)
Maximum learning, less dictation:
-Ancient History
-Medieval history
- Modern history
FULL COURSE: OCT
2019
FEES: Rs. 8500
DURATION: 20-25
classes
CRASH COURSE (by
Director Sir): APRIL
2020
FEES: Rs. 3500
DURATION: 5 days
SPECIAL OFFER: COMBO PACK: CRASH
COURSE FOR QUICK REVISION
POLITY (RS. 3500) + HISTORY (RS. 3500) =
RS. 7000
PAY ONLY RS. 6000
CSAT
English comprehension
Maths
Reasoning
Advanced maths and Data Interpretation
Only Rs. 3000 per module
COMBO PACK:
FULL CSAT COURSE = 4 X RS. 3000 = RS. 12,000
PAY ONLY Rs. 10,000
QEPP+ Quality Enhancement Program for Prelims
C2U – CONNECT2UPSC (NCERT BATCH) 14,999
Geography + Mapping 9,000
Environment 8,500
Economics 9,500
India Year Book 9,500
Polity 8,500
History 8,500
Newspaper Analysis Program (Oct – May) 13,000
Prelims Test Series 8,500
CSAT 10,000
TOTAL 1,00,000
BUT YOU PAY ONLY Rs. 69,999
QEPP+ (without NCERT BATCH C2U): Rs. 64,999
QEPP+ (without CSAT): Rs. 62,999
OTHER COURSES
LIVE MCQs (UNIQUE INITIATIVE OF ASPIRE IAS)
UPSC type questions by Director sir
Same day discussion and evaluation as well as feedback
Best way to quickly revise through MCQ practice
Sectional as well as comprehensive tests
FEES: RS. 200 per paper (18 sessions)
PRELIMS TEST SERIES (Rs. 8,500)
MAINS TEST SERIES:
WRITING SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
RAW – REVISE ANALYSE WRITE
TO KNOW MORE: VISIT US AT www.aspireias.com
The three stages are closely linked to
each other and it is advised to prepare
in an integrated manner. Recently,
especially 2017 onwards, the pattern of
the prelims exam is changing fast. It is
becoming more analytical, and the
students are required to link current
affairs and the newspaper with the
static portion of the syllabus and
basic concepts. The correct strategy is:
T- THINK
A – ANALYSE
W - WRITE
EXAMPLES:
2019 PRELIMS QUESTIONS:
Ques. Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
(a) Manas National Park
(b) Namdapha National Park
(c) Neora Valley National Park
(d) Valley of Flowers National Park (CORRECT ANSWER)
This question is related to a previous year question, yet different. National parks and Wildlife
sanctuaries are always in the news. There location and features are part of Environment syllabus
(ALSO COVERED IN OUR EXCLUSIVE MAPPING BATCH).
It can easily be answered by using the elimination technique.
PRELIMS
MAINSINTERVIEW
Ques. Consider the following statements:
1. Some species of turtles are herbivores.
2. Some species of fish are herbivores.
3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
4. Some species of snakes viviparous.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (CORRECT ANSWER)
This is a question where basic knowledge and recent researches regarding wildlife must be integrated
to arrive at the correct answer. Application of basic science and elimination technique can help the
candidate mark the correct answer.
2018 PRELIMS QUESTIONS
Ques. Consider the following statements:
1. The Earth’s magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years.
2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no
carbon dioxide.
3. When living organisms orginated, they modified the early atmosphere of the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (CORRECT ANSWER)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
This question stumped many aspirants but was covered in our Geography batch, as part of Human
Geography.
Ques. How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB)?
1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive
order of the Government.
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the
higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to
improve the quality of air in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (CORRECT ANSWER)
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
This question is also a combination of contemporary and static syllabus, and application of analytical
skills by the candidate. The same was covered in our NEWSPAPER ANALYSIS BATCH.
NOW THAT YOU HAVE AN IDEA ABOUT THE PATTERN OF THE EXAM, LET US TALK
ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ANY EXAMINATION – THE SYLLABUS.
PRELIMS SYLLABUS
Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two
hours
• Current events of national and
international importance
• History of India and Indian National
Movement
• Indian and World Geography -
Physical, Social, Economic geography
of India and the World.
• Indian Polity and Governance –
Constitution, Political System,
Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights
Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development –
Sustainable Development, Poverty,
Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector
Initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental
ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate
Change - that do not require subject
specialization
• General Science.
Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two
hours
• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including
communication skills;
• Logical reasoning and analytical
ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their
relations, orders of magnitude Etc.)
(Class X level), Data interpretation
(charts, graphs, tables, data Sufficiency
etc. -Class X level)
• English Language Comprehension
skills (Class X level).
FOR DETAILED ANALYSIS OF PAST YEAR
PRELIMS PAPERS, VISIT OUR YOUTUBE
CHANNEL FOR THE MOST ACCURATE KEYS
AND EXPALNATION.
MAINS SYLLABUS
General Studies-I: 250Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the
World and Society)
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.
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.
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.
General Studies-II: 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and
International relations)
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.
Government policies and interventions for 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, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
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, Human Resources.
Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
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.
India and its neighbourhood- 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.
General Studies-III: 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity,
Environment, Security and Disaster Management) Development, Bio diversity, Environment,
Security and Disaster Management.
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth,
development and employment.
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Government Budgeting.
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 India- scope and significance, location, upstream
and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
Land reforms in India.
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.
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.
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Disaster and disaster management.
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.
General Studies-IV: 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
This paper will include questions to test the candidates' attitude and approach to issues
relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues
and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study
approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.
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.
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour;
moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
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.
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and
governance.
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
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.
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.
Case Studies on above issues.