| TEST NO. |
DATE |
PRELIMS/MAINS |
SUBJECT |
SYLLABUS |
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14 April |
Sectional 1 Prelims |
Polity 1-2 |
Constitution of India: Historical underpinning, evolution, salient features. Significant provisions including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties. Amending process and important Constitutional Amendments and theory of basic structure. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Prelims Extra -Citizenship, Emergency Provisions, Electoral Reforms, Anti-Defection Law |
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17 April |
Sectional 2 Prelims |
Polity3-4 |
Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the Union and State Executive and the Judiciary. Functions and responsibilities of Union and States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up-to local level and challenges therein. Prelims Extra- High Court, Subordinate Courts, Special Provisions for Some States, Scheduled and Tribal Areas. |
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20 April |
Sectional 1 Prelims |
History 1-2 |
Modern Indian history from the mid-18th century to 1857Modern Indian history from 1857 to 1900, Modern Indian history from 1900 till Independence |
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23 April |
Sectional 2 Prelims |
History 3-4 |
Ancient and Medieval India |
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26 April |
Sectional 3 Prelims |
Polity-5, History- 5 |
Appointments to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various constitutional bodies in India. Prelims Extra- Non-Constitutional Bodies Culture of India [Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art, and major schools of paintings)] |
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29 April |
Prelims 1 |
Current Affairs 1-2 |
June-July-August- September 2023 |
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2 May |
Sectional 1 Prelims |
Geography 1-2 |
Geographical Introduction to India, India as a unit of Geographical Study- Structure & relief and Geomorphic set up (Mountain Ranges and Rivers and other Water Bodies). Climate, Soils and Vegetation Extra For Prelims- Geomorphology and Climatology |
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5 May |
Sectional 2 Prelims |
Geography3-4 |
Human Aspects – Population distribution, Urban Population, Internal Migration. Language and Literacy, Villages and Towns in India (Settlements) Extra For Prelims – Oceanography and Locations and Map work |
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8 May |
Sectional 1 Prelims |
Economy 1-2 |
- Characteristics of Indian Economy:
- Economic Structure
- Demographic Profile
- Economic Planning
- Agriculture Sector
- Industrialization
- Economic Liberalization
- Financial System
- Economic Challenges
Demographic Profile, Demographic Dividend and Population Policy.
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- Demographic Profile:
- Population Distribution
- Age Structure
- Gender Ratio
- Ethnicity and Cultural Diversity
- Migration Patterns
- Birth and Death Rates
- Urbanization
- Educational Attainment
- Economic Characteristics
- Health Indicators
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- Demographic Dividend:
- Definition and Concept
- Age Structure and Dependency Ratio
- Economic Productivity
- Education and Skill Development
- Employment Patterns
- Social and Cultural Impacts
- Government Policies
- Challenges and Risks
- Future Trends
Sectoral Composition with respect to contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Employment. Poverty and Inequality, Unemployment, Inflation in India. Industrial Growth in India.
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- Sectoral Composition with respect to contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Employment
- Primary Sector
- Secondary Sector
- Tertiary Sector
- Quaternary and Quinary Sectors
- GDP Calculation
- Employment Patterns
- Contribution to Exports
- Government Policies
- Comparative Analy
- Impact of External Factors
- Employment:
- Types of Employment
- Employment Trends
- Labor Market Dynamics
- Employment Laws and Regulations
- Technological Impact
- Skills and Training
- Economic Factors
- Poverty and Inequality:
- Definition and Measurement
- Income Inequality
- Poverty Alleviation Programs
- Social Inequality
- Urban and Rural Disparities
- Gender Inequality
- Causes of Poverty
- Unemployment:
- Types of Unemployment
- Unemployment Rates
- Causes of Unemployment
- Youth Unemployment
- Unemployment Benefits
- Inflation in India:
- Definition and Measurement
- Types of Inflation
- Causes of Inflation
- Consequences of Inflation
- Inflation Rates
- Inflationary and Deflationary Gaps
- Inflationary Expectations
- Industrial Growth in India:
- Historical Perspective
- Key Industries
- Manufacturing Sector
- Infrastructure Development
- Government Policies
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- Technology and Innovation
- Regional Disparities: Environmental Impact
- Future Prospects
- Regulatory framework for money and banking:
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Commercial banks and
- Regional Rural Banks
- Money and Banking:
- Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
- Banking: Need of banks, Function, Commercial Banks,Regional Rural Banks
- Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO,Repo and Reverse Repo, MSF etc.)
- Reforms in Banks :
- Various committees
- Different frameworks and phases of reforms
- Various missions , Authorities established and Acts enacted .
- Monetary policy :
- Qualitative tool
- Quantitative tool
- Foreign exchange:
- Foreign Exchange Reserves
- Composition
- Objectives behind Holding Forex Reserves
- Purpose of keeping Forex Reserves
- Indian Forex Reserves Trends
- Reasons for High Forex reserves
- Importance of Foreign Exchange Reserves
- Balance of Payment Scenario:
- Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility.
- Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT.
- Current situation of BoP account,trends and problems .
- Foreign Trade:
- Policy, Composition and Direction
- Economic Reforms since 1991:
- End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc
- Impact of Liberalization / Privatization and Globalization.
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| 10 |
11 May |
Sectional 2 Prelims |
Economy 3-4 |
- Sustainable development :
- Goals and targets
- Various Indices
- Outcomes
- Challenges
- Inclusive growth:
- Elements of Inclusive Growth
- Challenges in Achieving Inclusive Growth
- Measuring Inclusive growth
- Measurement of economic development:
- Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)
- Millennium Development Goals(MDGs)
- Human Development Index (HDI) / Gender Development Index (GDI) / Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)
- Latest / Current Development Schemes / Initiatives / Institutional Changes
- Swachh Bharat Mission, Make in India, Digital India, Skill India
- Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
- National Institution for Transforming India (NITI)
- Other Important Government Schemes :
- Latest schemes( 2022-2023 )
- Implementation and outcomes
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| 11 |
14 May |
Sectional 3 Prelims |
Geography 5 Economy 5 |
Geography- Industry and Transport. Extra For Prelims - Agriculture + resources Economy-
- International Financial and Economic Organizations:
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
- International Development Association (IDA)
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)
- Other Important International Organizations:
- Regional Organizations:
- European Union (EU)
- African Union (AU)
- ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) etc.
- International financial institutions:
- Multilateral development banks
- Regional development banks
- Bilateral development banks
- Agri-economics:
- Recent trends in Agriculture Sector
- Cropping System and Pattern
- Agricultural Marketing and Reforms
- Agricultural Research
- Food processing and related industries
- Farm subsidies, MSP
- Public Distribution System (PDS)
- Farm distress and government initiatives
- Services Industry Economy:
- Transportation services:
- Road Transport
- Energy
- Port
- Railways
- Financial Services:
- Banking
- Insurance
- Investment
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunications:
- Software Development
- Telecommunication Services
- Information and Communication Technology
- Retail and Consumer Services:
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| 12 |
15 May |
Prelims 2 |
Current Affairs |
October-November- December- January 2024 |
| 13 |
17 May |
Sectional 1 Prelims |
Science 1-2 |
Prelims- Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| 14 |
19 May |
Sectional 2 Prelims |
Environment 1-2 |
- General issues on Environmental Ecology– ecological terms like Ecotone, Ecological niche ecosystem, effects of environmental deterioration, how it affects human being. Food chain in the ecosystem. The Structure/Components of Ecosystem
- Abiotic Components
- Biotic Components
- Ecological Pyramid
- Biomagnifications
- Adaptation of Species and Interactions
- Interaction between Species
- Ecotone
- Endemic Species
- Keystone Species
- Indicator Species
- Invasive Species
- Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Forest Ecosystem in India
- Grasslands
- Tundra
- Deserts
- Mountains
- Aquatic Ecosystem
- Pollution – Acid rain, Photochemical smog, Green House Gases (GHG’s), Ozone hole, algal bloom.
- Bio-diversity why biodiversity is important for human survival, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) – Red Data Book, Biodiversity Hotspots.
- Conservation- Conservation of natural resources, National Parks, Wildlife conservations, Wetlands, Biosphere Reserves etc. – internationally recognized Wetlands and Biosphere Reserves of India.
- Ecologically sensitive areas – Western Ghats, Himalayas.
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| 15 |
21 May |
Sectional 3 Prelims |
Environment 3 |
- Climate Change – mitigation measures taken at national and international level (Kyoto protocol, Montreal protocol) recent climate change summits held, objectives of the summits.
- Laws, Regulatory Bodies and Policies at national and international level: Environment Protection Act, Forest Right Act, National Biodiversity Authority, Protocols and Summits like Cartagena Protocol, Nagoya Protocol and Lima Conference etc.
- Intergovernmental Organizations, Treaties and Conventions related to climate change, biodiversity- Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record, The three Rio Conventions—Convention on Biological Diversity(CoB), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification – from the 1992 Earth Summit) etc.
- Organisations like UNEP, FAO, UNESCO etc.
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| 16 |
23 May |
Sectional 4 Prelims |
HP GK 1-2 |
Ancient and Medieval History of HP- includes sources of history, Vedic period, Turkish invasion, Tughlaq invasion, Mongol invasion, Sur& Mughal invasion of hill states. MODERN History of HP- Modern history includes Sikhs and hill states, Gurkhas and hill states and important events upto formation of H.P as a state in 1972. |
| 17 |
25 May |
Sectional 5 Prelims |
HP GK 3-4 |
History of HAMIRPUR, UNA, BILASPUR, KINNAUR, MANDI, SHIMLA, SOLAN, SIRMAUR, SHIMLA CITY, LAHAUL-SPITI |
| 18 |
27 May |
Prelims 3 |
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February-March-April2024 |
| 19 |
29 May |
Sectional 1 Prelims |
HP GK 5-6 |
Topography of Himachal, Valleys, Lakes, river, and Glaciers in HP Passes, waterfalls, springs, peaks, wildlife in HP |
| 20 |
31 May |
Sectional 2 Prelims |
HP GK 7-8 |
TRIBES, FAIR, FESTIVALS, DANCES and DRAMAS in HP TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE and Temples in HP, Paintings in HP, Buddhist Shrines in HP |
| 21 |
2 June |
Sectional 3 Prelims |
HP GK 9-10 |
Post independence, Constitutional and Administrative History of HP Agriculture, Horticulture in HP, Census, Banking and Transportation, Govt. schemes, Miscellaneous etc |
| 22 |
4 June |
Sectional 4 Prelims |
HP GK economic Survey |
Chapters 1 to 20 |
| 23 |
6 June |
Complete Sectional Mock Prelims |
Polity |
Full Syllabus |
| 24 |
7 June |
Complete Sectional Mock Prelims |
Geography |
Full Syllabus |
| 25 |
8 June |
Complete Sectional Mock Prelims |
History |
Full Syllabus |
| 26 |
9 June |
Complete Sectional Mock Prelims |
Economy |
Full Syllabus |
| 27 |
10 June |
Complete Sectional Mock Prelims |
HP GK |
Full Syllabus |
| 28 |
11 June |
Complete Sectional Mock Prelims |
Environment |
Full Syllabus |
| 29 |
12 June |
Complete Sectional Mock Prelims |
Science |
Full Syllabus |
| 30 |
13 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 31 |
14 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 32 |
15 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 33 |
16 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 34 |
17 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 35 |
18 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 36 |
19 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 37 |
20 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 38 |
21 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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| 39 |
22 June |
Full Mock Prelims |
GS + CSAT |
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