SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME
- Insight GS PRISM which covers different dimensions of General Studies for Civil Services Preliminary and Main Examinations.
- It focuses on 360° Comprehensive Analysis, Feedback and Revision.
- This programme is based on the philosophy that Integrated Approach is the best way to prepare for General Studies Prelims and Main Examinations.
- This programme has been designed in such a way that both the Prelims and Mains preparation can be carried out simultaneously so that conceptual clarity and factual knowledge can be developed at the same time.
- This programme comprises a total of 96 tests. Out of these 64 tests are for IAS Prelims Examination and 32 tests are for IAS Main Examination.
- Prelims Test Series is based on Six Tier Approach comprising of NCERT based Mini Tests, Mini Revision Tests, Book based Tests, Revision Tests, Advance Level Test Subject-wise Tests and Full Syllabus Comprehensive Tests.
- Mains Test Series also follows Seven Tier Approach comprising NCERT based Mini Tests, Mini Revision Tests, Book based Tests, Self-Assessment Revision Tests, Advance Level Test Subject-wise Tests, Subject-wise Revision Tests and Full Syllabus Comprehensive Tests.
- Each test will be followed by detailed discussion. The discussion sessions will be made available to all students in Online Mode. This will help students in accessing discussion sessions any number of times to learn and revise repeatedly.
- Not just the Answers but the holistic coverage of the issue will be discussed and relevant material will be provided to the students.
- Preparation of question papers and their discussion will be conducted by Subject-specific Expert Faculties of INSIGHT.
- 14-Content Enrichment Books will also be provided to equip you with quality content and develop excellent Answer-writing skills along the way.
- Evaluated Answer Sheets of Mains Exam will be provided within 7 days of the test for better learning.
- Students will have the flexibility to write the Mains exam tests as per their convenience within the week.
- Regular Mentorship sessions will be conducted to help each and every student.
- Personalised attention will be ensured to each student for effective learning.
SYLLABUS
- India’s struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra
- A New Look at Modern Indian History – B. L. Grover
- India Since Independence – Bipan Chandra
- A Compendium on Indian Art & Culture – S. Baliyan published by Oxford University Press
Current Affairs: (01 Aug to 07 Aug’23)
SYLLABUS
• Our Pasts Part-II (Class VII): Chap. 8 (New NCERT)
• Our Pasts Part-III (Class VIII): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Modern India (Class XII) by Bipin Chandra: Chap. 1-13
• Themes in Indian History Part 3 (Class XII): Chap. 9-12 (New NCERT)
• Tamil Nadu Board (History Class XII): Unit-I to Unit-V
Current Affairs: (01 May to 07 May'24)
SYLLABUS
• Social & Political Life-I (Class VI): Chap. 3-7 (New NCERT)
• Social & Political Life-II (Class VII): Chap. 1-3, 5-7 (New NCERT)
• Social & Political Life (Class VIII): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Democratic Politics Part-I (Class IX): Chap. 1-5 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (08 May to 15 May'24)
SYLLABUS
• An Intro. to Indian Fine Arts Part-I (Class XI): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Living Craft Traditions of India (Class XI): Chap. 1-10 (New NCERT)
• An Intro. to Indian Fine Arts Part-II (Class XII): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (16 May to 21 May'24)
SYLLABUS
• Demo. Politics Part - II (Class X): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Indian Constitution at Work (Class XI): Chap. 1 -10 (Old NCERT)
• Indian Constitution and Administration (Class XI): Chap. 1-8 (Old NCERT)
• Indian Constitution at Work (Class XI): Chap. 1 -10 (New NCERT)
• Political Theory (Class XI): Chap. 1-10 (New NCERT)
• Contemporary World Politics (Class XII): Chap. 1, 2, 5 & 6-9 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (22 May to 31 May'24)
SYLLABUS
• Ancient India (Class VI): Chap.1-3, 5-8 (Old NCERT)
• Our Pasts Part-I (Class VI): Chap. 1-10 (New NCERT)
• Medieval India (Class VII): Chap. 2-8 (Old NCERT)
• Our Pasts Part-II (Class VII): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Ancient India (Class XI): Chap. 3-29 (Old NCERT)
• Medieval India (Class XI): Chap. 2-19 (Old NCERT)
• Tamil Nadu Board: History (Class XI): Chap. 1-14 (Old)
• Tamil Nadu Board: History (Class XI): Chap. 15-23 (Old)
• Tamil Nadu Board: History (Class XI): Volume 1 & 2 (New)
• Themes in Indian History Part 1 (Class XII): Chap. 1 & 4 (New NCERT)
• Themes in Indian History Part 2 (Class XII): Chap. 5-8 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (01 June to 07 June'24)
SYLLABUS
• The Earth Our Habitat (Class VI): Chap. 6 (New NCERT)
• Contemporary India-I (Class IX): Chap. 1-6 (New NCERT)
• Contemporary India-II (Class X): Chap. 1-7 (New NCERT)
• India: Physical Environment (Class XI): Chap. 1-6 (New NCERT)
• Fundamentals of Human Geography (Class XII): Chap. 1, 5, 6 & 8 (New NCERT)
• India-People & Economy (Class XII): Chap. 5, 7 & 8 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (08 June to 15 June'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-5 and PTS-6
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• Economics (Class IX): Chap. 2, 3 & 4 (New NCERT)
• Understanding Economic Development (Class X): Chap. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (New NCERT)
• Indian Economic Development (Class XI): Chap. 1-7 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (16 June to 22 June'24)
SYLLABUS
• Science (Class VI): Chap. 2, 4, 6, 7, 9 & 11 (New NCERT)
• Science (Class VII): Chap. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 (New NCERT)
• Science (Class VIII): Chap. 1-13 (New NCERT)
• Science (Class IX): Chap. 5-7, 10 & 12 (New NCERT)
• Science (Class X): Chap. 4, 6 & 9-13 (New NCERT)
• Chemistry (Class XI): Unit 1, 7 & 9 (New NCERT)
• Biology (Class XI): Units 4 & 5 (New NCERT)
• Biology (Class XII): Units 8-10 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (23 June to 30 June'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-7 and PTS-8
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• The Earth Our Habitat (Class VI): Chap. 1, 2, 3, & 5 (New NCERT)
• Our Environment (Class VII): Chap. 2-7 (New NCERT)
• Resource and Development (Class VIII): Chap. 2-5 (New NCERT)
• Fundamentals of Physical Geography (Class XI): Chap. 2-14 (New NCERT)
• Fundamentals of Human Geography (Class XII): Chap. 1, 5, 6 & 8 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (01 July to 07 July'24)
SYLLABUS
• Introduction to Macroeconomics (Class XII): Chap. 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 (New NCERT)
• Introduction to Microeconomics (Class XII): Chap. 1, 2 & 4 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (08 July to 15 July'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-9 and PTS-10
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• Our Environment (Class VII): Chap. 1-9 (New NCERT)
• Understanding Environment (Class IX): Chap. 1-11 (Old NCERT)
• Biology (Class XII): Chap. 11-13 (New NCERT)
• Environmental Education (Class IX): Chap. 1-4 (ICSE)
• Environmental Education (Class X): Chap. 1-4 (ICSE)
Current Affairs: (16 July to 22 July'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-11
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• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-1, PTS-3 and PTS-5
Current Affairs: (23 July to 31 July'24)
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• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2 and PTS-4
Current Affairs: (01 Aug to 07 Aug'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-12 and PTS-13
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• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-6 and PTS-9
Current Affairs: (08 Aug to 15 Aug'24)
SYLLABUS
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-7 and PTS-10
Current Affairs: (16 Aug to 22 Aug'24)
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Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-14 and PTS-15
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• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-11
Current Affairs: (23 Aug to 31 Aug'24)
SYLLABUS
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-8
• Other developments related to progress in Science & Technology.
Current Affairs: (01 Sept to 07 Sept'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-16 and PTS-17
SYLLABUS
• India's struggle for Independence - Bipan Chandra
• A New Look at Modern Indian History - B. L. Grover
• India Since Independence - Bipan Chandra
• A Compendium on Indian Art & Culture - S. Baliyan published by Oxford University Press
Current Affairs: (08 Sept to 15 Sept'24)
SYLLABUS
• Indian Polity - M. Laxmikanth
• Governance in India - M. Laxmikanth: (Chap. 1-4, 7, 11-21)
Current Affairs: (16 Sept to 22 Sept'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-18 and PTS-19
SYLLABUS
• Certificate Physical and Human Geography - G C Leong: (Chap. 1-3, 11 & 13 - 25)
• Physical Geography - Savindra Singh (Chap. 11, 24-26, 28, 37 & 38)
• Geography of India - Majid Hussain: (Chap. 2– 11)
• India: A Comprehensive Geography - D.R. Khullar
• Important Developments related to Indian & World Geography in last 2 years
Current Affairs: (23 Sept to 30 Sept'24)
SYLLABUS
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
• Indian Economic Development by I. C. Dhingra
Current Affairs: (01 Oct to 07 Oct'24)
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Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-20 and PTS-21
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Important Current Issues related to Topics given below:
- Nuclear Energy: Nuclear Power Reactor, India's Nuclear Doctrine, List of Nuclear Power Plants
- Space Technology: Types of Orbits, Different Launch Vehicles, Communication Satellites, Remote Sensing Satellite, Cryogenic Rocket, etc.
- Biotechnology: Stem Cells, Genetic Engineering, DNA Sequencing, Gene Therapy, DNA Fingerprinting, etc.
- Nanotechnology: India's Nano Mission, Applications & Drawbacks
- Defence Technology: Missile Classification, Different Missiles, Drones, Aircrafts, Submarines, Tanks, etc.
- Information Technology, Electronics & Telecom: Supercomputers, Mobile Generation, Artificial Intelligence, IOT, BHARAT QR Code, Block Chain Technology, Augmented Reality, etc.
- Health: India & Zika Virus, Monkey Fever, Elephantiasis, Bird Flu, COVID-19, etc.
- Institutions & Policies: India's Policy in the field of science & technology, S&T Policy 2013, Department of Science & Technology, CSIR, Technology Vision Document 2035, National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, Organ Donation Rules in India, etc.
Important Websites –
- ISRO: https://www.isro.gov.in/
- Ministry of Science & Technology: https://dst.gov.in/
- DRDO: https://www.drdo.gov.in/
- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology: https://www.meity.gov.in/
Current Affairs: (08 Oct to 15 Oct'24)
SYLLABUS
- Environment & Ecology by R. Rajagopalan
- Ministry of Environment: Annual Report (Latest)
- Year End Review: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- NIOS Environment Notes: Module 1 (Chap. 1-3), Module 2 (Chap. 1, 2, 3 & 4), Module 3 (Chap. 1 & 2), Module 4 (Chap. 1-5), Module 5 (Chap. 1-4), Module 6 (Chap. 1-4), Module 7 (Chap. 1-4), Module 8A & 8B (Chap. 1-5)
- National Initiatives on Climate Change, Important Funds of Climate Change, Important Organisations & International Conventions.
Current Affairs: (16 Oct to 22 Oct'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-22 and PTS-23
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-1, PTS-3, PTS-5, PTS-12 and PTS-18
• Important Developments related to Indian History & Culture in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-2, PTS-4, PTS-13 and PTS-19
• Important Developments related to Indian Polity, Governance and International Relations in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-24 and 25
• Important Developments related to Indian History & Culture, Indian Polity, Governance and International Relations in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-6, PTS-9, PTS-14 and PTS-20
• Important Developments related to Indian & World Geography in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-7, PTS-10, PTS-15 and PTS-21
• Important Developments related to Economic Development in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-26 and PTS-27
• Important Developments related to Indian & world Geography, Economic Development in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-8, PTS-17 and PTS-22
• Important Developments related to Science & Technology in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-11, PTS-16 and PTS-23
• Important Developments related to Ecology & Environment in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-28 and PTS-29
• Important Developments related to Science & Technology, Biodiversity, Environment & Disaster Management in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
SYLLABUS
Current Issues from May 2024 to October 2024
SYLLABUS
• Ancient India, Medieval India and Art and Culture portion of the Syllabus mentioned in PTS-3, PTS-5 and PTS-18
• Important Developments related to Indian History & Culture in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Current Affairs: (01 Nov to 07 Nov'24)
SYLLABUS
- Comprehension
SYLLABUS
• Modern India and Art and Culture portion of the Syllabus mentioned in PTS-1, PTS-3 and PTS-18
• Important Developments related to Indian History & Culture in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Current Affairs: (08 Nov to 14 Nov'24)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-31 and PTS-33
SYLLABUS
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2, PTS-4 and PTS-19
• Important Developments related to Indian Polity & Constitution in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Current Affairs: (15 Nov to 22 Nov'24)
SYLLABUS
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
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CONSTITUTION, POLITY, AND GOVERNANCE
- 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 disputes 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.
- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance-applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
- 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.
SYLLABUS
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2, PTS-8 and PTS-12
• Important Developments related to Indian & World Geography in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Web Sources
Current Affairs: (22 Nov to 30 Nov'23)
SYLLABUS
- General Mental Ability
SYLLABUS
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2, PTS-8 and PTS-12
• Important Developments related to Indian & World Geography in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Web Sources
Current Affairs: (15 Nov to 21 Nov'23)
SYLLABUS
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2, PTS-4 and PTS-19
• Important Developments related to Indian Polity & Constitution in last 2 years
• Governance in India by M. Laxmikant
• Other Important Books & Sources
Current Affairs: (23 Nov to 30 Nov'24)
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GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD
- Salient features of the 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.
BIO DIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT
- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-11, PTS-16 and PTS-23
• Important Developments related to Ecology & Environment in last 2 years
Current Affairs: (01 Jan. to 07 Jan.'25)
SYLLABUS
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
SYLLABUS
• Same Syllabus as PTS-8, PTS-17 and PTS-22
• Important Developments related to Science & Technology in last 2 years
Current Affairs: (08 Jan. to 15 Jan.'25)
SYLLABUS
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-40 and PTS-42
SYLLABUS
• Economic Survey 2024-2025
• Union Budget 2025
Current Affairs: (16 Jan to 31 Jan'25)
SYLLABUS
- Basic Numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)
- Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level)
SYLLABUS
- Important Govt Schemes & related issues
Current Affairs: (01 Feb. to 28 Feb.'25)
SYLLABUS
- 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.
SYLLABUS
Current Issues from Nov 2024 to March 2025
SYLLABUS
• 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, Biodiversity and Climate Change-that do not require subject specialization.
• General Science.
• Current events of national and international importance.
SYLLABUS
• 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).
SYLLABUS
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
Jul 04,2024
- India’s struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra
- A New Look at Modern Indian History – B. L. Grover
- India Since Independence – Bipan Chandra
- A Compendium on Indian Art & Culture – S. Baliyan published by Oxford University Press
Current Affairs: (01 Aug to 07 Aug’23)
Jul 21,2024
• Our Pasts Part-II (Class VII): Chap. 8 (New NCERT)
• Our Pasts Part-III (Class VIII): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Modern India (Class XII) by Bipin Chandra: Chap. 1-13
• Themes in Indian History Part 3 (Class XII): Chap. 9-12 (New NCERT)
• Tamil Nadu Board (History Class XII): Unit-I to Unit-V
Current Affairs: (01 May to 07 May'24)
Jul 28,2024
• Social & Political Life-I (Class VI): Chap. 3-7 (New NCERT)
• Social & Political Life-II (Class VII): Chap. 1-3, 5-7 (New NCERT)
• Social & Political Life (Class VIII): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Democratic Politics Part-I (Class IX): Chap. 1-5 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (08 May to 15 May'24)
Aug 04,2024
• An Intro. to Indian Fine Arts Part-I (Class XI): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Living Craft Traditions of India (Class XI): Chap. 1-10 (New NCERT)
• An Intro. to Indian Fine Arts Part-II (Class XII): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (16 May to 21 May'24)
Aug 06,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-1 and PTS-3
Aug 11,2024
• Demo. Politics Part - II (Class X): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Indian Constitution at Work (Class XI): Chap. 1 -10 (Old NCERT)
• Indian Constitution and Administration (Class XI): Chap. 1-8 (Old NCERT)
• Indian Constitution at Work (Class XI): Chap. 1 -10 (New NCERT)
• Political Theory (Class XI): Chap. 1-10 (New NCERT)
• Contemporary World Politics (Class XII): Chap. 1, 2, 5 & 6-9 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (22 May to 31 May'24)
Aug 13,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2 and PTS-4
Aug 18,2024
• Ancient India (Class VI): Chap.1-3, 5-8 (Old NCERT)
• Our Pasts Part-I (Class VI): Chap. 1-10 (New NCERT)
• Medieval India (Class VII): Chap. 2-8 (Old NCERT)
• Our Pasts Part-II (Class VII): Chap. 1-8 (New NCERT)
• Ancient India (Class XI): Chap. 3-29 (Old NCERT)
• Medieval India (Class XI): Chap. 2-19 (Old NCERT)
• Tamil Nadu Board: History (Class XI): Chap. 1-14 (Old)
• Tamil Nadu Board: History (Class XI): Chap. 15-23 (Old)
• Tamil Nadu Board: History (Class XI): Volume 1 & 2 (New)
• Themes in Indian History Part 1 (Class XII): Chap. 1 & 4 (New NCERT)
• Themes in Indian History Part 2 (Class XII): Chap. 5-8 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (01 June to 07 June'24)
Aug 25,2024
• The Earth Our Habitat (Class VI): Chap. 6 (New NCERT)
• Contemporary India-I (Class IX): Chap. 1-6 (New NCERT)
• Contemporary India-II (Class X): Chap. 1-7 (New NCERT)
• India: Physical Environment (Class XI): Chap. 1-6 (New NCERT)
• Fundamentals of Human Geography (Class XII): Chap. 1, 5, 6 & 8 (New NCERT)
• India-People & Economy (Class XII): Chap. 5, 7 & 8 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (08 June to 15 June'24)
Aug 27,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-5 and PTS-6
Sep 01,2024
• Economics (Class IX): Chap. 2, 3 & 4 (New NCERT)
• Understanding Economic Development (Class X): Chap. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (New NCERT)
• Indian Economic Development (Class XI): Chap. 1-7 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (16 June to 22 June'24)
Sep 08,2024
• Science (Class VI): Chap. 2, 4, 6, 7, 9 & 11 (New NCERT)
• Science (Class VII): Chap. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 (New NCERT)
• Science (Class VIII): Chap. 1-13 (New NCERT)
• Science (Class IX): Chap. 5-7, 10 & 12 (New NCERT)
• Science (Class X): Chap. 4, 6 & 9-13 (New NCERT)
• Chemistry (Class XI): Unit 1, 7 & 9 (New NCERT)
• Biology (Class XI): Units 4 & 5 (New NCERT)
• Biology (Class XII): Units 8-10 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (23 June to 30 June'24)
Sep 10,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-7 and PTS-8
Sep 15,2024
• The Earth Our Habitat (Class VI): Chap. 1, 2, 3, & 5 (New NCERT)
• Our Environment (Class VII): Chap. 2-7 (New NCERT)
• Resource and Development (Class VIII): Chap. 2-5 (New NCERT)
• Fundamentals of Physical Geography (Class XI): Chap. 2-14 (New NCERT)
• Fundamentals of Human Geography (Class XII): Chap. 1, 5, 6 & 8 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (01 July to 07 July'24)
Sep 22,2024
• Introduction to Macroeconomics (Class XII): Chap. 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 (New NCERT)
• Introduction to Microeconomics (Class XII): Chap. 1, 2 & 4 (New NCERT)
Current Affairs: (08 July to 15 July'24)
Sep 24,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-9 and PTS-10
Sep 29,2024
• Our Environment (Class VII): Chap. 1-9 (New NCERT)
• Understanding Environment (Class IX): Chap. 1-11 (Old NCERT)
• Biology (Class XII): Chap. 11-13 (New NCERT)
• Environmental Education (Class IX): Chap. 1-4 (ICSE)
• Environmental Education (Class X): Chap. 1-4 (ICSE)
Current Affairs: (16 July to 22 July'24)
Oct 01,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-11
Oct 06,2024
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-1, PTS-3 and PTS-5
Current Affairs: (23 July to 31 July'24)
Oct 13,2024
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2 and PTS-4
Current Affairs: (01 Aug to 07 Aug'24)
Oct 15,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-12 and PTS-13
Oct 24,2024
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-6 and PTS-9
Current Affairs: (08 Aug to 15 Aug'24)
Oct 27,2024
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-7 and PTS-10
Current Affairs: (16 Aug to 22 Aug'24)
Oct 29,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-14 and PTS-15
Nov 10,2024
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-11
Current Affairs: (23 Aug to 31 Aug'24)
Nov 17,2024
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-8
• Other developments related to progress in Science & Technology.
Current Affairs: (01 Sept to 07 Sept'24)
Nov 19,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-16 and PTS-17
Nov 24,2024
• India's struggle for Independence - Bipan Chandra
• A New Look at Modern Indian History - B. L. Grover
• India Since Independence - Bipan Chandra
• A Compendium on Indian Art & Culture - S. Baliyan published by Oxford University Press
Current Affairs: (08 Sept to 15 Sept'24)
Dec 01,2024
• Indian Polity - M. Laxmikanth
• Governance in India - M. Laxmikanth: (Chap. 1-4, 7, 11-21)
Current Affairs: (16 Sept to 22 Sept'24)
Dec 03,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-18 and PTS-19
Dec 08,2024
• Certificate Physical and Human Geography - G C Leong: (Chap. 1-3, 11 & 13 - 25)
• Physical Geography - Savindra Singh (Chap. 11, 24-26, 28, 37 & 38)
• Geography of India - Majid Hussain: (Chap. 2– 11)
• India: A Comprehensive Geography - D.R. Khullar
• Important Developments related to Indian & World Geography in last 2 years
Current Affairs: (23 Sept to 30 Sept'24)
Dec 15,2024
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
• Indian Economic Development by I. C. Dhingra
Current Affairs: (01 Oct to 07 Oct'24)
Dec 17,2024
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-20 and PTS-21
Dec 22,2024
Important Current Issues related to Topics given below:
- Nuclear Energy: Nuclear Power Reactor, India's Nuclear Doctrine, List of Nuclear Power Plants
- Space Technology: Types of Orbits, Different Launch Vehicles, Communication Satellites, Remote Sensing Satellite, Cryogenic Rocket, etc.
- Biotechnology: Stem Cells, Genetic Engineering, DNA Sequencing, Gene Therapy, DNA Fingerprinting, etc.
- Nanotechnology: India's Nano Mission, Applications & Drawbacks
- Defence Technology: Missile Classification, Different Missiles, Drones, Aircrafts, Submarines, Tanks, etc.
- Information Technology, Electronics & Telecom: Supercomputers, Mobile Generation, Artificial Intelligence, IOT, BHARAT QR Code, Block Chain Technology, Augmented Reality, etc.
- Health: India & Zika Virus, Monkey Fever, Elephantiasis, Bird Flu, COVID-19, etc.
- Institutions & Policies: India's Policy in the field of science & technology, S&T Policy 2013, Department of Science & Technology, CSIR, Technology Vision Document 2035, National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, Organ Donation Rules in India, etc.
Important Websites –
- ISRO: https://www.isro.gov.in/
- Ministry of Science & Technology: https://dst.gov.in/
- DRDO: https://www.drdo.gov.in/
- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology: https://www.meity.gov.in/
Current Affairs: (08 Oct to 15 Oct'24)
Jan 05,2025
- Environment & Ecology by R. Rajagopalan
- Ministry of Environment: Annual Report (Latest)
- Year End Review: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- NIOS Environment Notes: Module 1 (Chap. 1-3), Module 2 (Chap. 1, 2, 3 & 4), Module 3 (Chap. 1 & 2), Module 4 (Chap. 1-5), Module 5 (Chap. 1-4), Module 6 (Chap. 1-4), Module 7 (Chap. 1-4), Module 8A & 8B (Chap. 1-5)
- National Initiatives on Climate Change, Important Funds of Climate Change, Important Organisations & International Conventions.
Current Affairs: (16 Oct to 22 Oct'24)
Jan 07,2025
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-22 and PTS-23
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-1, PTS-3, PTS-5, PTS-12 and PTS-18
• Important Developments related to Indian History & Culture in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-2, PTS-4, PTS-13 and PTS-19
• Important Developments related to Indian Polity, Governance and International Relations in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-24 and 25
• Important Developments related to Indian History & Culture, Indian Polity, Governance and International Relations in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-6, PTS-9, PTS-14 and PTS-20
• Important Developments related to Indian & World Geography in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-7, PTS-10, PTS-15 and PTS-21
• Important Developments related to Economic Development in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-26 and PTS-27
• Important Developments related to Indian & world Geography, Economic Development in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-8, PTS-17 and PTS-22
• Important Developments related to Science & Technology in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-11, PTS-16 and PTS-23
• Important Developments related to Ecology & Environment in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 05,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-28 and PTS-29
• Important Developments related to Science & Technology, Biodiversity, Environment & Disaster Management in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Jan 06,2025
Current Issues from May 2024 to October 2024
Jan 12,2025
• Ancient India, Medieval India and Art and Culture portion of the Syllabus mentioned in PTS-3, PTS-5 and PTS-18
• Important Developments related to Indian History & Culture in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Current Affairs: (01 Nov to 07 Nov'24)
Jan 13,2025
- Comprehension
Jan 19,2025
• Modern India and Art and Culture portion of the Syllabus mentioned in PTS-1, PTS-3 and PTS-18
• Important Developments related to Indian History & Culture in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Current Affairs: (08 Nov to 14 Nov'24)
Jan 21,2025
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-31 and PTS-33
Feb 02,2025
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2, PTS-4 and PTS-19
• Important Developments related to Indian Polity & Constitution in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Sources
Current Affairs: (15 Nov to 22 Nov'24)
Feb 02,2025
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Feb 11,2025
CONSTITUTION, POLITY, AND GOVERNANCE
- 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 disputes 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.
- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance-applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
- 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.
Feb 16,2025
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2, PTS-8 and PTS-12
• Important Developments related to Indian & World Geography in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Web Sources
Current Affairs: (22 Nov to 30 Nov'23)
Feb 16,2025
- General Mental Ability
Feb 23,2025
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2, PTS-8 and PTS-12
• Important Developments related to Indian & World Geography in last 2 years
• Other Important Books & Web Sources
Current Affairs: (15 Nov to 21 Nov'23)
Feb 09,2025
• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2, PTS-4 and PTS-19
• Important Developments related to Indian Polity & Constitution in last 2 years
• Governance in India by M. Laxmikant
• Other Important Books & Sources
Current Affairs: (23 Nov to 30 Nov'24)
Feb 25,2025
GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD
- Salient features of the 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.
BIO DIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT
- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Mar 02,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-11, PTS-16 and PTS-23
• Important Developments related to Ecology & Environment in last 2 years
Current Affairs: (01 Jan. to 07 Jan.'25)
Mar 02,2025
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
Mar 09,2025
• Same Syllabus as PTS-8, PTS-17 and PTS-22
• Important Developments related to Science & Technology in last 2 years
Current Affairs: (08 Jan. to 15 Jan.'25)
Mar 11,2025
Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-40 and PTS-42
Mar 16,2025
• Economic Survey 2024-2025
• Union Budget 2025
Current Affairs: (16 Jan to 31 Jan'25)
Jul 04,2024
- Basic Numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)
- Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level)
Mar 30,2025
- Important Govt Schemes & related issues
Current Affairs: (01 Feb. to 28 Feb.'25)
Apr 01,2025
- 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.
Apr 06,2025
Current Issues from Nov 2024 to March 2025
Apr 13,2025
• 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, Biodiversity and Climate Change-that do not require subject specialization.
• General Science.
• Current events of national and international importance.
Apr 13,2025
• 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).
Apr 17,2025
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
Apr 17,2025
Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
Apr 20,2025
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
Apr 20,2025
Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
Apr 24,2025
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
Apr 24,2025
Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
Apr 27,2025
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
Apr 27,2025
Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
May 01,2025
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
May 01,2025
Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
May 04,2025
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
May 04,2025
Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
May 08,2025
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
May 08,2025
Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
May 11,2025
Same as mentioned under GS Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
May 11,2025
Same as mentioned under CSAT Full Syllabus Comprehensive Test-1
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