Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) PHASE II- UPSC General Studies and Optional Mains Answer Writing 2017

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Think, Learn and Perform- Online 2017 Mains

“Learn as much by writing as by reading”

This quote by Lord Acton encapsulates the spirit that is required in UPSC preparation. For many years, toppers have been reiterating the significance of writing practice and so do we. You also realise it. Don’t you? But are you ready to make that extra effort, take the pain of practicing on a daily basis and walk that extra mile that will sail you through Mains? That only you know. Our experience in the last two years has only shown that the tempo of the aspirants comes down dramatically as the days go by.

But then, there are few who don’t let the momentum diminish by any chance and when the D-Day comes, they fell at ease. Why? It’s because, the more you sweat during training, the less you bleed in war! But it takes determination and courage to throw down the yoke of complacency and procrastination. Had all been able to show the same amount of character, it would have been impossible for UPSC to select its candidates.

Here we are, once again, with our trademark Think, Learn and Perform (TLP) – Online initiative. We provide you a platform where you get the best quality questions, synopsis and reviews for GS and Essays. It is up to you to take full advantage of this free initiative. We can share many success stories that stem from this forum like Mani-126, Nitesh-141, Dinesh-06, Hitika-121, Pawan-505, Ravi-694 and many more regular followers of TLP Answer Writing but eventually all the inspiration, motivation and push from IASbaba boils down to your ability to internalise them.


TLP PHASE 2- 2017 will commence from 10th July 2017


A brief gist of the Programme:

  • Daily 5 Questions– 3 Static + 2 Current Affairs (Again it will cover Paper 2 and 3)
  • We will cover Paper Wise – GS1, GS2, GS3. Inclusive of All India Mock Test in 1st Week of October
  • GS4 – Ethics will be covered every week
  • Essay every alternative week.
  • Mini Mock – every 15 days
  • Duration – TLP Programme will start from 10th July, 2017 and end on 6th Octobe. 2017.
  • Reviews and Synopsis will be provided
  • This is a FREE Initiative!

 

REGARDING OPTIONAL

  • We will start off with Geography and Sociology Optional. Plan will be posted well in advance
  • For other Optionals, if anyone can take responsibility of sending the schedule and Questions regularly please mail us on iasbaba2015@gmail.com

Very Important Note

If you really want to clear Mains in this very attempt read further, otherwise ignore!

Most of the aspirants do not clear Mains not only because of lack of answer writing but several other factors involved. Do not get excited with so many questions and plan at your disposal. It is the consistency along with proper strategy that works better.

We have kept a plan that will take care of step wise preparation of General Studies Papers. In the span of few months you have to prepare for all the papers. If you are doing it randomly without consolidating your preparation, it is of no use. That is why we have Paper Wise Plan.

Let’s keep it simple- you have the best possible tool in your hand for clearing Mains this year. It leaves you with two options- either use it effectively and qualify or discard it and hope for the best.

Aspirants who are Rank Holders and want to improve, Written Mains, been to Interview or Sure of Qualifying Prelims this year- Fill This Form

As your mentor and friend, we at IASbaba hope the best for you. Let us focus on what is actually needed, stay away from distractions and give our 100%.

NOTE: Make sure that, before 10th July, you revise TLP 2017 -Phase 1 and Current Affairs Magazine

 

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TLP PHASE -II (MAINS) 2017

DATE TLP DAY PAPER TOPIC
WEEK 1
10/JULY/2017

MONDAY

1 GS 1

(History)

History of the world includes events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, re-drawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc. – their forms and effect on the society. (Part-1 Events before WW-1)
11/JULY/2017

TUESDAY

2 GS 1

(History)

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. (Part 2 Events after WW-1)

12/JULY/2017

WEDNESDAY

3 GS 1

(GEOGRAPHY)

Salient features of world’s physical geography. ( Part 1- Geomorphology, Oceanography)
13/JULY/2017

THURSDAY

4 GS 1

(GEOGRAPHY)

Salient features of world’s physical geography. ( Part-2 Climatology, Natural Vegetation and soils)
14/JULY/2017

FRIDAY

5 GS 4

(ETHICS)

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.

15/JULY/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY
16/JULY/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 2
17/JULY2017

MONDAY

6 GS 2

(Polity and Governance)

Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
18/JULY/2017

TUESDAY

7 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
19/JULY/2017

WEDNESDAY

8 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.

 

20/JULY/2017

THURSDAY

9 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
21/JULY/2017

FRIDAY

10 GS 4

(ETHICS)

Attitude: Content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence

and persuasion.

22/JULY/2017 SATURDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 1 to Day 10.
23/JULY/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
 WEEK 3
24/JULY/2017

MONDAY

11 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

1.      Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

 

2.      Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

25/JULY/2017

TUESDAY

12 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Major crops cropping patterns in various

parts of the country, different types of

irrigation and irrigation systems storage.

26/JULY/2017

WEDNESDAY

13 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Transport and marketing of agricultural

produce and issues and related

constraints; e-technology in the aid of

farmers

27/JULY/2017

THURSDAY

14 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Effects of liberalization on the economy,

changes in industrial policy and their

effects on industrial growth.

28/JULY/2017

FRIDAY

15 GS 4

(ETHICS)

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
29/JULY/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY
30/JULY/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 4
31/JULY/2017

MONDAY

16 GS 1

(MODERN INDIA)

Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century

until the present significant events, personalities, issues.

01/AUG/2017

TUESDAY

 

17 GS 1

(MODERN INDIA)

The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors or contributions from different parts of the country. ( Part-1 Mass Movements and related events)
02/AUG/2017

WEDNESDAY

18 GS 1

(MODERN INDIA)

The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors or contributions from different parts of the country. ( Part-2 Revolutionist Activities, Indian national Army and other revolts)
03/AUG/2017

THURSDAY

19 GS 1

(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).

 

04/AUG/2017

FRIDAY

20 GS 4

(ETHICS)

Emotional intelligence: Concepts, their utilities and application in administration and governance
05/AUG/2017 SATURDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 11 to Day 20
06/AUG/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 5
07/AUG/2017

MONDAY

21 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
08/AUG/2017

TUESDAY

22 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
09/AUG/2017

WEDNESDAY

23 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
10/AUG/2017

THURSDAY

24 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
11/AUG/2017

FRIDAY

25 GS 4

(ETHICS)

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
12/AUG/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY
13/AUG/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 6
14/AUG/2017

MONDAY

26 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads,

Airports, Railways etc.

15/AUG/2017

TUESDAY

27 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Land reforms in India.

 

Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.

16/AUG/2017

WEDNESDAY

28 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Investment models, 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.
17/AUG/2017

THURSDAY

29 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
18/AUG/2017

FRIDAY

30 GS 4

(ETHICS)

 

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.
19/AUG/2017 SATURDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 21 to Day 30.
20/AUG/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 7
21/AUG/2017

MONDAY

31 GS 1

(MODERN HISTORY)

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

 

22/AUG/2017

TUESDAY

 

 

32 GS 1

(INDIAN SOCIETY)

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
23/AUG/2017

WEDNESDAY

33 GS 1

(INDIAN SOCIETY)

Role of women and women’s organization Population and associated issues, Poverty and developmental issues.
24/AUG/2017

THURSDAY

34 GS 1

(INDIAN SOCIETY)

Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

 

25/AUG/2017

FRIDAY

35 GS 4

(ETHICS)

Accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
26/AUG/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY
27/AUG/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 8
28/AUG/2017

MONDAY

36 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government.
29/AUG/2017

TUESDAY

37 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act
30/AUG/2017

WEDNESDAY

38 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

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

 

b)      Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

 

31/AUG/2017

THURSDAY

39 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
01/SEP/2017

FRIDAY

40 GS 4

(ETHICS)

Probity in Governance: Concept of public

service

.

02/SEP/2017 SATURDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 31 to Day 40.
03/SEP/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 9
04/SEP/2017

MONDAY

41 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
05/SEP/2017

TUESDAY

42 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Disaster and disaster management.

 

06/SEP/2017

WEDNESDAY

43 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

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
07/SEP/2017

THURSDAY

44 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

 

08/SEP/2017

FRIDAY

45 GS 4

(ETHICS)

Philosophical basis of governance and

probity; Information sharing and

transparency in government

.

09/SEP/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY  
10/SEP/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 10
11/SEP/2017

MONDAY

46 GS 1

(INDIAN SOCIETY)

a)      Effects of globalization on Indian society.

b)      Social empowerment.

c)      Communalism, Regionalism & secularism.

12/SEP/2017

TUESDAY

47 GS 1

(ART AND CULTURE)

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

 

13/SEP/2017

WEDNESDAY

48 GS 1

(ART AND CULTURE)

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

 

14/SEP/2017

THURSDAY

49 GS 1

(ART AND CULTURE)

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

 

15/SEP/2017

FRIDAY

50 GS 4

(ETHICS)

Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
16/SEP/2017 SATURDAY REVISION DAY PREVIOUS TOPICS
17/SEP/2017 SUNDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 41 to Day 50
WEEK 11
18/SEP/2017

MONDAY

GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
19/SEP/2017

TUESDAY

51 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

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.
20/SEP/2017

WEDNESDAY

52 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector or Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

21/SEP/2017

THURSDAY

53 GS 2

(POLITY AND GOVERNANCE)

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
22/SEP/2017

FRIDAY

54 GS 4

(ETHICS)

Case Studies on all the previous ethics topics.
23/SEP/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY  
24/SEP/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 12
25/SEP/2017 55 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Internal Security
26/SEP/2017 56 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Internal Security
27/SEP/2017 57 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

International Relations
28/SEP/2017 58 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

International Relations
29/SEP/2017 59 GS 3

(ECO, IS AND DM)

Internal Relations
30/SEP/2017 SATURDAY HOLIDAY
01/OCT/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY
WEEK 13: FULL MOCKS
02/OCT/2017 MONDAY ESSAY
03/OCT/2017 TUESDAY FULL MOCK GENERAL STUDIES PAPER I
04/OCT/2017 WEDNESDAY FULL MOCK GENERAL STUDIES PAPER II
05/OCT/2017 THURSDAY FULL MOCK GENERAL STUDIES PAPER III
06/OCT/2017 FRIDAY FULL MOCK GENERAL STUDIES PAPER IV

All the best and happy writing

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