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2 | IMPORTANT | - There will be two kinds of Question Papers : 5 Questions = 40 Minutes | 7 Questions = 60 Minutes - The Source for Current Affairs Questions will be from Newspaper, which can be covered from 9PM Brief Link : http://blog.forumias.com/9-pm-brief/ - The Tests will be conducted on M,W,F - Monday , Wednesday, Friday, unless otherwise indicated. The first Test is on Tuesday. Subsequently all other Tests will be on MWF - The Sources are merely indicative in Nature. You can follow your own sources, but do cover the syllabus well - There are exhaustive sources and there is NO one source for many parts of the syllabus - you must choose the source that suits you - Unlike Prelims SFG, Questions will not be book based, but syllabus and topic based / Issue Based. There will not rigid adherence to books for questions - Study Material, if any ,will be provided on the Noticeboard - For the first week the schedule is hectic and tests are on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - This document will be updated nearly every 1-2 days. Please check this documents before coming for every test. - MGP Tests will be as per MGP Timings : 9AM to 12 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Week #1 June 17 | 2PM | World History - Complete | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Test #1 Wednesday | June 13 | Industrial Revolution Political Ideologies- Capitalism, Socialism, Imperialism, Colonialism, Nazism, Fascism, Marxism "American Revolution- Causes, Events, Significance French Revolution- Causes, Events, Significance Rise and Fall of Napolean Unification of Italy- Causes, Events, Consequences, Significance Unification of Germany- Causes, Events, Consequences, Significance Rise and Imperialism- USA, Japan, Open Door Policy Colonization of Africa- Scramble for Colonies Colonization of Asia- Mainly China, South East Asia, Far East Colonization of Americas | -Pre- World War I - B V Rao is also a good source Chapter 7- old NCERT Class 9 (Story of civilization) Chapter 8- old NCERT Class 9 (Story of civilization) Youtube : John Green's Crash Course World History | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Test # Thursday| June 14 | NO TEST | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Test #2 Friday| June 15 | First World War- Causes, Events, Alliances, Treaties, Consequences- Political, Social, Economic, International Russian Revolution- Causes, Phases, Response, Events, Consequences, Significance Period between the 2 wars- League of Nations, Nazism, Fascism, Great Depression, Rise of Hitler and Mussolini, Spanish Civil War, Munich Pact Second World War-Causes, Events, Battles, Resistance, Alliances, Entry of USA, Response of various parties, End of War, Consequences Birth of UN- Charter, Comparison with League of Nations -- "Cold War- Division of Germany, NATO, CENTO, SEATO, Warsaw. Non-Alignment Events- Korean Crisis, Cuban Crisis, Vietnam War, Egypt etc End of Cold War- USSR, Germany (Berlin Wall) etc. Decolonisation- Asia, Africa, Americas. Changing boundaries in Europe Movements- Apartheid etc " | Chapter 9 (Page 255)- Old Ncert Class 10th "Chapter 10 (Page 282)- Old Ncert Class 10th Chapter 11 (Page 296)- Old Ncert Class 10th Chapter 12 (Page 308)- Old Ncert Class 10th Chapter 13 (Page 339)- Old Ncert Class 10th Chapter 3 (Page 60 onwards)- Old Ncert Class 12th Chapter 4 (Page- 117)- Old Ncert Class 12th Chapter 3 (Page 43)- Norman Lowe Chapter 9 (Page 167)- Norman Lowe -- "Chapter 5 (Page-144)- Old Ncert Class 12th Chapter 11 (Page-225)- Norman Lowe Chapter 21 (Page-448)- Norman Lowe Chapter 24 (Page 529)- Norman Lowe Chapter 25 (Page 563)- Norman Lowe Youtube : John Green's Crash Course World History | |||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | MGP Batch D Test 1 - World History Candidates who have joined MGP Batch D will write this Test. Candidates who have joined any other MGP Batch can write test as per their existing Test Schedule | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Week #2 June 24 | 2PM | GS 1: Post Independence History & Modern History, Art & Culture. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Test #3 Monday | June 18 | Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. States Reorganisation Issues related to language Tribal Integration Emergency Era Communalism, Regionalism, Secularism Evolution of Foreign Policy | Chapter 6-14 - India since Independence (Bipin Chandra) Politics in India Since Independence ( NCERT ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Test #4 Wednesday | June 20 | 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. | INDIA’S STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM - BIPAN CHANDRA (Princely State Integration, Labour Reforms, Capitalist Movement, Peasant Struggle, Communist Party- CSP/CPI) PLASSEEY TO PARTITION – SEKHAR BANDOPADHYAY (Acts and Administrative-Judicial Reforms) SPECTRUM – GANDHI, NEHRU, TAGORE AND OTHER EMINENT PERSONALITIES OF MODERN INDIA Grover History Book- Constitutional Provisions and Significance - Revise from whatever sources you have done this part of syllabus for Prelims before | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Test #5 Friday | June 22 | Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. | Old NCERT- Tamil Nadu- Periodwise Architectural Features and Significance CCRT- Comparative Features of Various Dance Forms, Indo-Islamic Architectural Features, Buddhist Architecture Old NCERT- Class 12th- Religious Movements (Bhakti, Virshaivism, Jainism, Sufism etc), Philosophies, Tandav Dance, Science and Culture through Ancient Ages NITIN SINGHANIA- Puppetry, Handicrafts, Architecture, Music From CURRENT NEWS- Modern Relevance of Puppetry and Changes/Introduction of New Architectural Forms - Ideal to make own Notes for this part of syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | "Week #3 July 1 | 2PM" | GS 1 : Geography & GS 3 : Agriculture & Allied Issues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Test #6 Monday | June 25 | Salient features of world’s physical geography. 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) 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. | NCERT – 11TH (Chapters 4,5,6,7,8) NCERT – 12TH (Indian Physiography, Chapters 2,3,4,5) G.C. LEONG- Chapter 3 to 8 SAVINDER SINGH (Only for Reference) - You can choose to revise what you have read for Prelims for this part of syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Test #7 Wednesday | June 27 | 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 | Websites- Ministry of Agriculture, State of Agriculture Report IGNOU Material- Irrigation and e-technology Current Affairs INDIAN EXPRESS LPG 25-YEAR SERIES 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Test #8 Friday | June 29 | 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. | 12th FYP NITI AAYOG Report-3yr ACTION AGENDA- Chapter 3, Chapter 5 (Doubling Farmer's Income) Current Affairs Government Reports- Swaminathan Report, Dalwai Report | |||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | "Week #4 July 8 | 2PM" | GS 2 : Polity & Governance | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Test #9 Monday | July 2 | 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 | LAXMIKANTH – INDIAN POLITY LAXMIKANTH – GOVERNANCE IN INDIA Comparison Topic- Chapter 22 Current Relevant Topics PIB | |||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Test #10 Wednesday| July 4 | 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 | LAXMIKANTH – INDIAN POLITY LAXMIKANTH – GOVERNANCE IN INDIA Current Relevant Topics PIB | |||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Test #11 Friday| July 6 | 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 | LAXMIKANTH – GOVERNANCE IN INDIA Current Relevant Topics PIB | |||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | "Week #5 July 15 | 2PM" | GS Paper 1 & GS Paper 2: Indian Society, Development issues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Test #12 Monday | July 9 | 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. | NCERT SOCIOLOGY – CLASS 12TH- Chapter 2,3,4,5,6 (Pg 9-140) SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA - RAM AHUJA NEWSPAPERS & ARTICLES | |||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Test #13 Wednesday | July 11 | 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 | LAXMIKANTH – GOVERNANCE IN INDIA NEWSPAPERS & ARTICLES | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Test #14 Friday |July 13 | 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. | LAXMIKANTH – GOVERNANCE IN INDIA- Chapter 17-20 NEWSPAPERS & ARTICLES LAST TOPIC - MINISTRY WEBSITES | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | "Week #6 July 22 | 2PM" | GS 3 : Economy & Inclusive Growth, Land Reforms, Science & technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Test #15 Monday | July 16 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. | Ramesh Singh- Chapter 2,5,6,7 Niti Aayog Three action agenda plan chapter 20 Newspaper articles Yojana articles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Test #16 Wednesday | July 18 | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Investment models. Land Reforms in India | Niti ayog three year action agenda- Chapter no 12,13 and 15, Ramesh Singh- Chapter no 8 and 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Test #17 Friday | July 20 | 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. | Old science ncert 6th to 8th for basics Articles from Science reporter magazine , PIB , Newspaper articles , | |||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | "Week #7 July 29 | 2PM" | GS Paper 2 & 4: Administrative Reforms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Test #18 Monday | July 23 | 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. | LAXMIKANTH – GOVERNANCE IN INDIA- Chapter 21 HORIZONS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - MOHIT BHATTACHARYA- Chapter 20-23, 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Test #19 Wednesday| July 25 | Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information | ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE – ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Test #20 Friday| July 27 | Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charter, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption | LAXMIKANTH – GOVERNANCE IN INDI- Chapter 21 ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE – ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | "Week #8 August 5 | 2PM" | GS 2: International Relations & GS 3 : Environment & Disaster Management, Security Issues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Test #21 Monday | July 30 | India and its neighborhood- 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 | INDIA YEAR BOOK – INDIAN DIASPORA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIR Website Organisations- Current Affairs Newspaper Articles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Test #22 Wednesday| August 1 | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management. | SHANKAR IAS Newspaper Articles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Test #23 Friday| August 3 | 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. | CHALLENGES TO INTERNAL SECURITY – ASHOK KUMAR MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS Website Newspaper Articles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | "Week #9 August 12 | 2PM" | GS 4: Ethics – Theoretical Framework | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Test #24 Monday | August 6 | 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. Case Studies on above topics | IGNOU Ethics and human interface booklet , Subbarao ethics book, Reference to lucent by Chronicle publication Michael Sandel- either book or lectures- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30C13C91CFFEFEA6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Test #25 Wednesday| August 8 | Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Case Studies on above topics | BBC Ethics ARC report IGNOU ethics material News Articles Michael Sandel- either book or lectures- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30C13C91CFFEFEA6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Test #26 Friday| August 10 | 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 Case Studies on the above issues | BBC Ethics ARC report IGNOU ethics material News Articles Michael Sandel- either book or lectures- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30C13C91CFFEFEA6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | "Week #10 August 19 | 2PM" | GS 4: Moral Thinkers & Administrative Ethics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Test #27 Monday | August 13 | Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. Case Studies on Above Issues | Ethics by Subbarao, IGNOU material chapter moral thinkers , ARC report Michael Sandel- either book or lectures- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30C13C91CFFEFEA6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | August 15 | INDEPENDENCE DAY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Test #28 Thursday| August 16 | 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; Case Studies on Above Issues | BBC ethics , IGNOU booklets , Subbarao , ARC report , News articles Michael Sandel- either book or lectures- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30C13C91CFFEFEA6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Test #29 Friday| August 17 | Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; Corporate governance Case Studies on Above Issues | BBC ethics , IGNOU booklets , Subbarao , ARC report , News articles Michael Sandel- either book or lectures- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30C13C91CFFEFEA6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||