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UPSC MAINS MENTORSHIP - 2019

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11 Sectional Tests.

8 Full Length Tests

4 Essay Tests.


Day Subject Reference

Day 1 June 5

GS Paper IV: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.

1. 2nd ARC REPORT (Ethics in Governance, Refurbishing of Personnel Administration)

2. A Short Introduction to Ethics – Dr. S.N. Singh 3. Lexicon

Day 2 June 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.

Day 3 June 7

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.

Day 4 June 8

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;

Day 5 June 9

Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

Day 6 June 10

Test 1 – GS Paper IV: Ethics, Integrity and aptitude- Part 1

Day 7 June 11

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

1. A Short Introduction to Ethics – Dr. S.N. Singh 2. 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Information, Citizen Centric

Administration)

Day 8 June 12

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

Day 9 June 13

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.


Day 10 June 14

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

Day 11 June 15

Test 2 – GS Paper IV: Ethics, Integrity and aptitude- part 2

Day 12 June 16

Test 3- Essay test

Day 12 June 16

G. S. Paper-II: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

1. 11th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work 2. Indian Polity by M Laxmikant 3. Introduction to the Constitution of India : D D Basu 4. IGNOU :MPS-003 India: Democracy and Development

http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h andle/123456789/25462( Selected Chapter )

5. 12th NCERT - Politics in India after Independence 6. 2nd ARC REPORT 7. Punchi Commission Report Extra- Public Administration by M Laxmikant (Chapter: Administrative Systems),Sarkaria Commission Report

Day 13 June 17

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.

Day 14 June 18

Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions, Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

Day 15 June 19

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.

Day 16 June 20

Salient features of the Representation of People's Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

Day 17 June 21

Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial Bodies.

http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h%20andle/123456789/25462


Day 18 June 22

Test 4 GS Paper 2: Polity and Constitution.

Day 19 June 23

G. S. Paper - II : International relations India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests.

GS Paper II: International relations IGNOU 1. EPS-07 International Relations

2. MPS-001 India and the World

3. NCERT Class 12: Political Science: Contemporary World Politics

4. Foreign Policy of India by V N Khanna

5. Ministry of External Affairs website

Extra: IGNOU MPS-002 International Relations: Theory and Problems GS Paper II: Governance. 1. Governance in India – By Laxmikant 2. 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Information, Promoting e- Governance,

Citizen Centric Administration, Social Capital) 3. IGNOU: MPS-003 India: Democracy and Development 4. 8th NCERT - Law and social justice 5. 9th NCERT – Economics 6. 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development 7. Economic Survey

Day 20 June 24

Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests.

Day 21 June 25

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

Day 22 June 26

GS Paper II: Governance. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;

Day 23 June 27

Citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Role of civil services in a democracy.

Day 24 June 28

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

Day 25 June 29

Test 5: GS Paper II Governance and International Relations


Day 26 June 30

G. S. Paper - I: Society- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women's organization.

1. NCERT -12th – Indian Society 2. NCERT -12th - Social Change and Development In India 3. IGNOU –ESO -12 : Society in India 4. IGNOU –ESO -16 : Social Problems In India 5. 8th NCERT - Law and social justice

Day 27 July 1

Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

Day 28 July 2

Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism

Day 29 July 3

G. S. Paper – II: Social Justice Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;

Day 30 July 4

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

Day 31 June 5

Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/ Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

Day 32 July 6

Test -6 GS Paper I and II: Indian Society and Social Justice

Day 33 July 7

G. S. Paper - I: Geography Salient features of world's physical geography.

1. 11th NCERT :Physical Geography 2. Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng

Leong 3. Around the World (Geography): ICSE Board [Class 6, 7 and 8 ]

or OLD NCERT Books [Class 6, 7, 8] 4. Orient Longman Atlas

Extra: World Geography: Majid Husain

Day 34 July 8

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

Day 35 July 9

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.

Day 36 July 10

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


Day 37 July 11

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

Day 38 July 12

Revision day

Day 39 July 13

Test 7- GS paper 1- Geography

Day 40 July 14

Test 8- Essay

Day 40 July 14

G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

1. 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development 2. Economic Survey of India 3. Indian Economy: R. Dutt and Sundaram 4. Indian Economy Since Independence - Uma Kapila 5. 2nd ARC REPORT (Strengthening Financial Management Systems) 6. India since independence by Bipin Chandra[Land Reform] 7. 12th NCERT: Geography India People and Economy

Day 41 July 15

Government Budgeting. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

Day 42 July 16

Investment models. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Day 43 July 17

Land reforms in India, Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems .

Day 44 July 18

Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers

Day 45 July 19

Revise all

Day 46 July 20

Test 9: GS Paper III: Economics Part 1


Day 47 July 21

G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development 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;

G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development 1. 12th NCERT: Geography India People and Economy 2. 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development 3. Economic Survey of India 4. Indian Economy Since Independence – Uma Kapila G. S. Paper-III: Technology 1. Science & Technology : TMH Publication or Spectrum Publication 2. Science Reporter 3. The Hindu

Day 48 July 22

Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

Day 49 July 23

G. S. Paper -III: Technology Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.

Day 50 July 24

Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

Day 51 July 25

Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

Day 52 July 26

Revision Day

Day 53 July 27

Test 10: GS Paper III: Economics Part 2 , Science and Technology

Day 54 July 28

G. S. Paper -III: Security Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

1. NCERT Class 12: Political Science: Contemporary World Politics ( Chapter : Security in the Contemporary World )

2. 2nd ARC REPORT (Public Order, Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution, Combating Terrorism )

3. Ministry of Home Affairs: www.mha.nic.in Extra: Annual Report 2011- 2012 – Ministry of Home Affairs

Day 55 July 29

Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges.

Day 56 July 30

Basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention. Security challenges and their management in border areas;

http://www.mha.nic.in/


Day 57 July 31

linkages of organized crime with Terrorism. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

Day 58 Aug 1

G. S. Paper-III: Bio diversity & Environment Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment G. S. paper III: Disaster and disaster management

1. Our Environment -NCERT (VII) 2. Ecology: Unit X -Class 12th Biology NCERT 3. Ecology & Environment (India Year Book) IGNOU: MPA-018 Disaster Management 2nd ARC REPORT (Crisis Management)

Day 59 Aug 2

Test 11- G.S Paper III- Security, Environment and Disaster Management

Day 60 Aug 3

G. S. Paper - I: Indian culture and world history Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature.

Day 61 Aug 4

Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Indian Culture and Heritage – NIOS: www.nios.ac.in 2. Indian art and culture- Nitin Singhania Reference: 3. Facets of Indian Culture (Spectrum Pub) 4. Indian Culture Chapter of Indian Year Book World History: 9th& 10th NCERT - India and the contemporary world Reference: 5. Mastering Modern World History by Normal Lowe

La excellence reference material for World History

Day 62 Aug 5

History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, re-drawl of national boundaries.

Day 63 Aug 6

Colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.

Day 64 Aug 7

Revise all

Day 65 Aug 8

Test 12: G. S. Paper - I: Art and culture and World History

Day 66 Aug 9

Modern Indian history from about the middle of the 18th century until the present significant events, personalities, issues.

1. Indian Freedom Struggle of independence - Bipin Chandra 2. “A Brief History of Modern India” Spectrum Pub. 3. 12th NCERT - Politics in India after Independence

http://www.nios.ac.in/


Day 67 Aug 10

The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/ contributions from different parts of the country.

4. India since independence by Bipin Chandra 5. 9th& 10th NCERT - India and the contemporary world Extra: India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha

Day 68 Aug 11

Revise all

Day 69 Aug 12

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

Day 70 Aug 13

Test 13: G. S. Paper - I: Modern Indian History and Post-Independence

Day 71 Aug 14

Test 14- Essay

Day 72 Aug 15

1.Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues 2. Effects of globalization on Indian society

Day 73 Aug 16

1.The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 2. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

Day 74 Aug 17

1. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 2. Salient features of world’s physical geography

Day 75 Aug 18

1. 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. 2.Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)

Day 76 Aug 19

1.Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 2. 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.


Day 77 Aug 20

TEST 15- COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF G.S. PAPER I (FULL LENGTH TEST) -INDIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE, HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD AND SOCIETY

Day 78 Aug 21

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. 3. Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 4,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.

1. 11th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work 2. Indian Polity by M Laxmikant 3. IGNOU :MPS-003 India: Democracy and Development

http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h andle/123456789/25462( Selected Chapter )

4. Political Science by N D Arora: (Chapter 16: Typologies of Constitutions: United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Germany, South Africa, Peoples’ China)

5. 12th NCERT - Politics in India after Independence 6. 2nd ARC REPORT 7. Punchi Commission Report GS Paper II: Governance. 1. Governance in India – By Laxmikant 2. 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Information, Promoting e- Governance,

Citizen Centric Administration, Social Capital) 3. IGNOU: MPS-003 India: Democracy and Development

http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/25462 (Selected Chapter)

Day 79 Aug 22

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. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h%20andle/123456789/25462

http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/25462


Day 80 Aug 23

1. Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 2. 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.

4. 8th NCERT - Law and social justice GS Paper II: International relations IGNOU

1. EPS-07 International Relations 2. MPS-001 India and the World 3. NCERT Class 12: Political Science: Contemporary World

Politics 4. Foreign Policy of India by V N Khanna 5. Ministry of External Affairs website

Tips: 1.For Paper-2 facts are as important as they are for GS-1 and 3 papers. Do note down and remember all relevant facts/examples 2. Do consider selectively reading Our Parliament by Subhash Kashyap 3. Collect important articles from Brookings India website 4. Use IDSA and Brookings India websites to make a list of latest developments vis a vis Bilateral/ Diaspora etc Note: Most important here are self- made notes followed by notes provided in class along with notes prepared in Value addition classes. Adequate number of re-revisions play key role at this stage.

Day 81 Aug 24

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.

Day 82 Aug 25

1. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 2. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 3. India and its neighbourhood relations. 4. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

Day 83 Aug 26

1. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 2. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.


3. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4. Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

Day 84 Aug 27

Test- 16- COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF G.S. PAPER II (FULL LENGTH TEST) GOVERNANCE, CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Day 85 Aug 28

1. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 2. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 3. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 4. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

Economy: 1. 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development 2. Economic Survey of India 3. Indian Economy: R. Dutt and Sundaram 4. Indian Economy Since Independence - Uma Kapila 5. 2nd ARC REPORT(Strengthening Financial Management Systems) 6. India since independence by Bipin Chandra[Land Reform] 7. 12th NCERT: Geography India People and Economy G. S. Paper-III: Technology 1. Science & Technology : TMH Publication or Spectrum Publication 2. Science Reporter 3. The Hindu Internal Security: 1. NCERT Class 12: Political Science: Contemporary World Politics (

Chapter : Security in the Contemporary World ) 2. 2nd ARC REPORT (Public Order ,Capacity Building for Conflict

Resolution , Combating Terrorism ) 3. Ministry of Home Affairs: www.mha.nic.in Environment and Ecology: 1. Our Environment -NCERT (VII) 2. Ecology: Unit X -Class 12th Biology NCERT 3. Ecology & Environment (India Year Book) Tips:

Day 86 Aug 29

1. Government Budgeting. 2. 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 3. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 4. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

Day 87 Aug 30

1. 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. 2. Disaster and disaster management.

Day 88 Aug 31

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

Day 89 Sept 1

1. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 2. Linkages between development and spread of extremism

http://www.mha.nic.in/


3. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 4. 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.

1. For Paper - 3 facts, data and examples are extremely important. Collect them from all authentic sources and use in your answers (Economic Survey/India- 2019/PIB/NITI Ayog etc) 2. Mains Value addition program covers most of these topics extensively. Make notes out of those to cover fast important topics. Note: Most important here are self- made notes followed by notes provided in class along with notes prepared in Value addition classes. Adequate number of re-revisions play key role at this stage.

Day 90 Sept 2

1. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 2. Investment models. 3. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism 4. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

Day 91 Sept 3

Test 17- COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF G.S. PAPER III (FULL LENGTH TEST) TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BIO DIVERSITY -ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT.

Day 92 Sept 4

1. 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. 2. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 3. 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.

1. 2nd ARC REPORT (Ethics in Governance, Refurbishing of Personnel Administration)

2. New Horizons of Public Administration, by Mohit Bhattacharya 3. A Short Introduction to Ethics – Dr. S.N. Singh 4. Indian Public Administration by Rajni & Goyal (Ch: Integrity in civil

services) 5. IGNOU: MPA 011 (Ch: Ethical Concerns in Public Administration) 6. 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Information, Citizen Centric

Administration) 7. Social Psychology by Baron 8. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman 9. A Short Introduction to Ethics – Dr. S.N. Singh Tips: 1. Most important here is writing practise of Case studies, if haven’t practised enough till now, DO IT NOW. 2. Special Ethics classes by experts covers many case studies and ethics paper related questions that are based on current affairs issues. Do attend them and prepare notes. Note: Most important here are self- made notes followed by notes provided in class along with notes prepared in Value addition classes.

Day 93 Sept 5

1.Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 2. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

Day 94 Sept 6

1. 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.


2. Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; 3.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.

Adequate number of re-revisions play key role at this stage.

Day 95 Sept 7

TEST -18- COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF G.S. PAPER IV (FULL LENGTH TEST) ETHICS, INTEGRITY, AND APTITUDE

Day 96 Sept 8

Internal security, Science and Technology and Disaster Management

Day 97 Sept 9

Economy and Environment

Day 98 Sept 10

Polity, Governance, Indian society and social justice

Day 99 Sept 11

Art and culture, Physical geography and Human Geography

Day 99 Sept 11

World History , Modern Indian History

Day 100 Sept 12

Test -19- Essay International Relations

Day 101 Sept 13

Test -20 -COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF G.S. PAPER I (FULL LENGTH TEST) INDIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE, HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD AND SOCIETY . Test -21-COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF G.S. PAPER II (FULL LENGTH TEST) GOVERNANCE, CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Day 100 Sept 14

Test 22- COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF G.S. PAPER III (FULL LENGTH TEST) TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BIO DIVERSITY -ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT. Test 23-COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF G.S. PAPER IV (FULL LENGTH TEST) ETHICS, INTEGRITY, AND APTITUDE

Day 101 Sept 15

Revise Paper IV


Day 102 Sept 16

Revise Paper III

Day 103 Sept 17

Revise Paper II

Day 105 Sept 18

Revise Paper I

Day 106 Sept 19

Revise trivial facts, important committees report and other basic facts which validates your analysis. Relax and be ready for D day!!

Day 107 Sept 20

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