MAINS TEST SERIES 2022

• 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.

• 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.

• Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

• Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

• Current Affairs related  to the topic

Test 10: G. S. PAPER-II: POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – PART 2

17th November 2021

• Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

• Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.

• Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e- governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and

  potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability.

• Role of civil services in a democracy.

• Development processes and the development industry- the role of

  NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities,

  institutional and other stakeholders.

• Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

Test no. 11: G. S. PAPER-I: HISTORY (MODERN AND ART & CULTURE)

27th November 2021

• Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

• 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.

• Current Affairs of the related topic

Test 12: G. S. PAPER-I: WORLD HISTORY AND POST INDEPENDENCE INDIA

7th December 2021

• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the

  country.

• 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.

• Current affairs related to the topic

Test 13: 
G. S. PAPER-I & PAPER III: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY & DISASTER
MANAGEMENT

17th December 2021

• Salient features of world's physical geography.

• 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.

• Disaster and disaster management

Test 14: G. S. PAPER-I & PAPER III: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT

27th December 2021

•  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)

• Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

• Current affair related to the topic

Test 15: G. S. PAPER-III: ECONOMICS – PART 1

9th January 2022

• 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.

• Investment models

• Current Affair related to the topic

Test 16: G. S. PAPER-IV: ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE – PART 1

23rd January 2022

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Case Studies.