Mains Test Series
Test No. | Syllabus | Status | Test |
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Test - 1 | Essay | Active | Take Test |
Test - 2 | HistoryModern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenthcentury until the present - significant events, personalities, Issues. The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors / contributions from different parts of the country. | Active | Take Test |
Indian SocietySalient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.Role of women & women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. |
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GeographySalient features of world’s physical geography.(Climatology)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. |
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Test - 3 | Essay | Active | Take Test |
Test - 4 | Indian Polity:Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution,features,amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Functions & 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. | Active | Take Test |
GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development invarious 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. Role of civil services in a democracy. |
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Test - 5 | Economic Development:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilizationof resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. | Active | Take Test |
Agriculture: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 is the aid of farmers. |
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Internal Security:Linkages between development and spread of extremism.Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. |
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Test - 6 | Indian History:Post-independence consolidation and reorganization withinthe country. | Active | Take Test |
World HistoryHistory of the world will include events from 18th centurysuch as industrial revolution, world wars, re- drawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism capitalism, socialism etc. -their forms and effect on the society. |
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Geography:Salient features of world's physical geography.(Geomorphology, Oceanography + Others) 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). |
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Test - 7 | Essay | Active | Take Test |
Test - 8 | Indian PolityParliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conductof 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. | Active | Take Test |
International RelationsIndia and its neighbourhood - relations.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests, Indian Diaspora. |
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Indian SocietyEffects of globalization on Indian Society.Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. |
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Test - 9 | Indian EconomyLand reforms in India.Effects of liberalization on the economy, charges in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Investment models. | Active | Take Test |
AgricultureIssues related to direct and indirect farm subsides and minimumsupport prices; Public Distribution System objectives,functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal - rearing. |
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Internal SecurityChallenges to internal security through communication networks,role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security, money- money-laundering and its prevention. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate |
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Test - 10 | Essay | Active | Take Test |
Test - 11 | EthicsAttitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relationwith 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 & Compassion towards the weaker sections. Emotional intelligence - concepts & their utilities and application in administration and governance. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. Case studies on above issues. | Active | Take Test |
Art & CultureIndian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms,Literature & Architecture from ancient to modern times. |
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Test - 12 | General Studies - 1 / Full Test: Full Portion | Active | Take Test |
Test - 13 | Essay | Active | Take Test |
Test - 14 | Indian PolityAppointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions& responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms & institutions. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. | Active | Take Test |
GovernanceWelfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the populationby 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 & 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. |
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International RelationsBilateral, regional and global grouping and agreementsinvolving India and / or affecting India's interests. Important international institutions, agencies and for a |
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Test - 15 | General Studies - 2 / Full Test : Full Portion | Active | Take Test |
Test - 16 | EthicsPublic/Civil Service values & Ethics in Public administration;status and problems; ethical concerns & 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, Citizens Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. Case studies on above issues. | Active | Take Test |
Test - 17 | Essay | Active | Take Test |
Test - 18 | AgricultureFood processing and related industries in India - scopeand significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. | Active | Take Test |
Science and TechnologyScience and Technology developments and their applicationsand effects in everyday life. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property right. |
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EnvironmentConservation, environmental pollution & degradation,environmental impact assessment. Disaster and disaster management. |
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Test - 19 | General Studies - 3/Test: Full Portion | Active | Take Test |
Test - 20 | Essay | Active | Take Test |
Test - 21 | General Studies - 4 | Active | Take Test |
Test - 22 | General Studies - 1/Test: Full Portion | Active | Take Test |
Test - 23 | General Studies - 2 / Full Test : Full Portion | Active | Take Test |
Test - 24 | General Studies - 3/Test: Full Portion | Active | Take Test |
Test - 25 | General Studies - 4 / Test: Full Portion | Active | Take Test |