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Daily 5 Questions– 3 Static + 2 Current Affairs (Again it will cover Paper 2 and 3)
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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.
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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
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