• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-1 and PTS-3

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-2 and PTS-4

• 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)

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-5 and PTS-6

• 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)

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-7 and PTS-8

• 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)

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-9 and PTS-10

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-11

• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-1, PTS-3 and PTS-5

Current Affairs: (23 July to 31 July'24)

• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-2 and PTS-4

Current Affairs: (01 Aug to 07 Aug'24)

Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-12 and PTS-13

• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-6 and PTS-9

Current Affairs: (08 Aug to 15 Aug'24)

• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-7 and PTS-10

Current Affairs: (16 Aug to 22 Aug'24)

Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-14 and PTS-15

• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-11

Current Affairs: (23 Aug to 31 Aug'24)

• Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-8

• Other developments related to progress in Science & Technology.

Current Affairs: (01 Sept to 07 Sept'24)

Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-16 and PTS-17

• 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)

• Indian Polity - M. Laxmikanth

• Governance in India - M. Laxmikanth: (Chap. 1-4, 7, 11-21)

Current Affairs: (16 Sept to 22 Sept'24)

Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-18 and PTS-19

• 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)

• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

• Indian Economic Development by I. C. Dhingra

Current Affairs: (01 Oct to 07 Oct'24)

Syllabus as mentioned in PTS-20 and PTS-21

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)

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-22 and PTS-23

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Same Syllabus as PTS-8, PTS-17 and PTS-22

• Important Developments related to Science & Technology in last 2 years

• Other Important Books & Sources

• Same Syllabus as PTS-11, PTS-16 and PTS-23

• Important Developments related to Ecology & Environment in last 2 years

• Other Important Books & Sources

• 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

Current Issues from May 2024 to October 2024

• 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)

• Comprehension

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-31 and PTS-33

• 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)

• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

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 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)

• General Mental Ability

• 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 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)

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.

• 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)

• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills

• 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 as mentioned in PTS-40 and PTS-42

• Economic Survey 2024-2025

• Union Budget 2025

Current Affairs: (16 Jan to 31 Jan'25)

• Basic Numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)
• Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level)

• Important Govt Schemes & related issues

Current Affairs: (01 Feb. to 28 Feb.'25)

• 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.

Current Issues from Nov 2024 to March 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.

•        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).

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