General Studies Mains Test Series – UPSC 2023

General Studies Mains Test Series 2023

IQRA IAS launches Mains Enrichment Programme (Contemporary Issues + Static Topics) for UPSC Mains 2023

Starting: 19th Oct 2022

Venue: Online and Offline (IQRA IAS, Kanpur & Pune)

Timings: Every Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Course Fee: ~~20,000/-~~ 10,000/- + 18% GST

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Highlights of the Programme

Solutions to GS 400+ Marks
Covers 120+ Most Essential Topics Related to Contemporary Issues Linked with Static Topics.
Mains Test Series to be Conducted in Two Phases
- Before Prelims: Starts from 16th Oct 2022 and goes on till 19th Mar 2023
- After Prelims: Starts from 18th Jun 2023 and goes on till 3rd Sep 2023
Along with the Test Series Aspirants will also be allowed to take Online Mains Enrichment Programme, which starts after Prelims Exams 2023, Details of which will be provided after Prelims 2023.
Tests will be Conducted in Both Online and Offline mode
Every Test is to be followed by an Intensive Video Discussion by Faculty, clearing all the concepts.
Students will be provided with the option of One-to-One Discussions with the faculty, in case of any further doubts required by the student.
Each Test Evaluation to be done before students appear for Next Test (Max – 7 days)
Mains Test Series Contains the Following:
- Tests Before Prelims 2023
  - 16 Sectional Tests (these tests will check every student’s understanding of General Studies Subjects)
  - 3 Sectional Revision Tests (this will be a foundational step to prepare students for Full-Length Tests)
  - 4 Full-Length Tests: covers each GS Paper thoroughly (these tests will help students to know about their shortcomings in appearing for Full-Length Tests and what necessary changes they should make in their preparation strategy for the Mains examination)
  - One Essay Paper
- Tests After Prelims 2023
  - 8 Sectional Tests
  - 4 Full-Length Tests
  - 2 Essay Papers
Online Live Sessions (Recording of the Lecture also Available)
Live Discussions of Current Events, after Pre 2023, from Mains Perspective. Monday to Friday (Time: 2 pm to 4 pm)
Fees: Regular Fees ~~20,000/-~~ Limited Time Discount 10,000/- INR + GST.
Course Duration: 10 to 12 months (approx.)
Mode of the exam: English Medium

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This Test Series is designed in 4 – Levels

Level A (Basic):
This Level Tests Basic Understanding of Each Subject and is Concentrated more on Information, Conceptual Clarity and Basic Analytical Approach.

Level B (Intermediate Level):
This Level is Designed to Test Students’ Analytical Approach in Different Subjects with Significant Depth.

Level C (Advance Level):
This Level Focuses on Language, Structure of Your Answer, Conceptual Clarity, better Analytical Understanding, Strict Evaluation Parameter etc.

Mock Tests:
Mock Tests are designed to make Students Feel the Pressure of Real Exams and Prepare themselves Accordingly.

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Key Features:

Questions are prepared after intensive research over previous years’ question papers, standard books, authentic websites and newspapers, which helps students revise the entire syllabus.
Each Test Paper to have 20 Questions
All students can attend the live discussion and doubt-clearing sessions of the expert IQRA mentors panel from Monday to Friday (Timings: 2 pm to 4 pm).
Model answers will also be provided for the questions on the student dashboard on the website after expert discussion so that students understand the dynamics of quality answer writing.
Students can submit online answers only seven days after the commencement of the Test.
Experts guidance, comment & feedback, will be provided.
Students can give offline Tests at IQRA IAS Kanpur & Pune centres. Timing: Every Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at IQRA IAS (Kanpur & Pune Centres)

Pune – Building No 1584, 2nd Floor, Sadashiv Peth, Kushal Shirkai Bldg,
Opp Maharashtra Mandal, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Rd, (Above Notebook Hub), Pune, Maharashtra 411030 (View directions on Google Maps)

Kanpur – 117/O/62 Crossing No. 9, Behind Commerce Zone, Sharda Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208025 (View directions on Google Maps)

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Part A: Fundamental Level

19th Oct 2022 (Test 1)

Indian and World Geography

Salient features of the world’s physical geography.
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones 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)
Mains Current Development in Geography from January to June

Primary and Essential Reading

NCERT class 11
Fundamental Physical Geography
Indian Physical Environment
Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G C Leong
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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26th Oct 2022 (Test 2)

Indian Polity and Constitution

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
Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
Mains Current Development in Indian Polity and Constitution from January to June

Primary and Essential Reading

NCERT Democratic Politics class 9 and 10
11^th NCERT
Constitution at Work
Political Theory
Indian Polity by Laxmikant
Introduction to the Constitution of India: D D Basu
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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2nd Nov 2022 (Test 3)

Indian Economy

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
- National Income and Accounting Methods
- Various planning strategies and Economic reform and issues related to it – the role of NITI AYOG and other planning agencies
- Banking system or Monetary Policy and associated challenges
- Type of employment and associated challenges in all the three sectors – the importance of demographic dividend
- Inflation – cause and challenges
- External Sector
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
- Growth and Development debates and importance’s
- Importance of Inclusive Growth

Government
- Fiscal policy
Mobilization of Resources – Methods and challenges associated to it
Investment models
Land reforms in India
Mains Current Development in Indian Economy and Constitution from January to June

Primary and Essential Reading

NCERT – Class 11th (Indian Economic Development)
Class 12th – Macroeconomics
Economic Survey – 2022
Budget – 2022
Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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9th Nov 2022 (Test 4)

Indian Polity and Constitution

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
Mains Current Development in Indian Polity and Constitution from January to June 2022

Primary and Essential Reading

NCERT Democratic Politics class 9 and 10
11^th NCERT
Constitution at Work
Political Theory
Indian Polity by Laxmikant
Introduction to the Constitution of India: D D Basu
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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16th Nov 2022 (Test 5)

Indian Economy

Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmer.
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; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Mains Current Development in Indian Economy and Constitution from January to June 2022.

Primary and Essential Reading

NCERT – Class 11 (Indian Economic Development)
Class 12 – Macroeconomics
Economic Survey – 2022
Budget – 2022
Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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23rd Nov 2022 (Test 6)

Revision Test – From Test No. 1 To 5

(Geography, Polity and Economy)

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30th Nov 2022 (Test 7)

International Relation

India and its Neighborhoods – Relations.
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interest.
Mains Current Development in International Relation from January to June 2022

World History (From Aftermath of First World War Till Present)

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 society.

Primary and Essential Reading

Indian Foreign policy by V P DUTT
OLD NCERT CLASS 9 and 10 – The Story of Civilization
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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7th Dec 2022 (Test 8)

MODERN HISTORY

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.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

New Ncert class 8
Old Ncert Modern History by Bipin Chandra
New Ncert class 12 – India Since Independence
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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14th Dec 2022 (Test 9)

INTERNATIONAL RELATION

Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandaate.
Mains Current Development in International Relation from January to June 2022

WORLD HISTORY (ONLY TILL FIRST WORLD WAR)

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.

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

Ncert class 12 – World Politics
International Relation by Pushpesh Pant
OLD NCERT CLASS 9 and 10 – The Story of Civilization
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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21st Dec 2022 (Test 10)

ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Disaster and disaster management.
Mains Current Development in Environment and Disaster Management from January to June 2022

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

CBSE – Class 11 (Natural Hazards and Disaster Management)
Environment Book of your choice
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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28th Dec 2022 (Test 11)

REVISION TEST – FROM TEST NO. 7 TO 10

(INDIAN AND WORLD HISTORY, INTERNATIONAL RELATION, ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT)

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4th Jan 2023 (Test 12)

INDIAN SOCIETY

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Effects of globalization on Indian society
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & Secularism

Mains Current Development in Indian Society from January to June 2022

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

New Ncert – class 11 and 12
Introducing Sociology
Understanding Sociology
Indian Society
Social Change and Development of India
Class and Printed IQRA Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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11th Jan 2023 (Test 13)

INDIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Mains Current Development in Science and Technology from January to June 2022

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

NIOS – Indian Culture and Heritage
Ncert – Introduction to Fine Arts
Ncert – Modern India (Bipin Chandra)
Ncert – Themes in Indian History (Part 3)
Science Reporter’s Magazine
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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18th Jan 2023 (Test 14)

INTERNAL SECURITY

Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention
Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorisom.
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

Mains Current Development in Internal Security from January to June 2022

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

IDSA publications on Security (Northeast, LWE, Border Security, Financial,
International & Organised Crime)
2nd ARC (7th Report Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution)
2nd ARC (8th Report Combating Terrorism – Protecting by Righteousness)
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes

Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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25th Jan 2023 (Test 15)

GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
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 Section.
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Mains Current Development in Governance and Social Justice from January to June 2022

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

Our Constitution, Our Parliament: Subhash Kashyap –
Introduction to the Constitution of India: DD Basu2ARC REPORTS

Yojana and Kurukshetra Magazine
Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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1st Feb 2023 (Test 16)

GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e- governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
Role of civil services in a democracy.
Mains Current Development in Governance and Social Justice from January to June 2022

ESSAY TEST – 1 WILL ALSO BE CONDUCTED

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

Our Constitution, Our Parliament: Subhash Kashyap –
Introduction to the Constitution of India: DD Basu
2ARC REPORTS

Yojana and Kurukshetra Magazine
Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes

Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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8th Feb 2023 (Test 17)

REVISION TEST – FROM TEST NO. 12 TO 16

(INTERNAL SECURITY, GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, INDIAN SOCIETY, INDIAN CULTURE AND SCIENCE AND TECCHNOLOGY)

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15th Feb 2023 (Test 18)

ETHICS INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE

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 ONLY INDIAN MORAL THINKERS
Case Study

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by D K Balaji
2nd ARC REPORT (4th Report- Ethics in
Governance, 10th Report – Refurbishing of Personnel Administration)
Class and Printed
IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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22nd Feb 2023 (Test 19)

ETHICS INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE

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 corruptions.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF ONLY WESTERN MORAL THINKERS
Case Studies on the above issues.

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by D K Balaji
2nd ARC REPORT (4th Report- Ethics in Governance
10th Report – Refurbishing of Personnel Administration)
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

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25th Jun 2023 (Test 20)

Subject and Topics

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER –1

INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AND WORLD HISTORY

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.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redraw of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
Current Affairs Developments from January to June 2023

References
PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

New NCERT Class 8
Old NCERT Modern History by Bipin Chandra
New NCERT Class 12 – India Since Independence
OLD NCERT Class 9 and 10 – The Story of Civilization
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes

SECONDARY SOURCES:

NCERT- World History (Arjun Dev)
NCERT- Themes in World History
Mastering Modern World
History by Normal Lowe
From Plassey to Partition: Sekhar Bandyopadhyay
India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

2nd JULY 2023 (Test 21)

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER –1 -> INDIAN AND WORLD GEOGRAPHY AND INDIAN SOCIETY

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Effects of globalization on Indian society
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism &
Salient features of 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)

Current Affairs Developments from January to Jun 2023

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

NCERT Class 11
Fundamental Physical Geography
Indian Physical Environment
Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G C Leong
New NCERT– Class 11 and 12

Introducing Sociology
Understanding Sociology
Indian Society
Social Change and Development of India
Class and Printed IQRA Notes

SECONDARY SOURCES:

NCERTs – Class 11 and 12 (Physical and Human)
Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
Physical Geography –Savinder Singh
Down to Earth Magazine
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes

Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

9th JULY 2023 (TEST – 22)

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 2 -> IDNIAN POLITY AND CONSTITUTION

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 dispute 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

Current Affairs Developments from January to Jun 2023

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING:

NCERT Democratic Politics Class 9 and 10
11th NCERT
Constitution at Work
Political Theory
Indian Polity by Laxmikant
Introduction to the Constitution of India: D D Basu

SECONDARY SOURCES:

2ARC REPORT
PUNCHHI COMMISSION REPORT
EPW MAGAZINE
YOGANA
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

16th JULY 2023 (Test 23)

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 2 -> GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATION

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
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.
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Issues relating to poverty and hunger
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e- governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures
Role of civil services in a democracy.
India and its neighborhood-relations.
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
Important International institutions, agencies and – their structure, mandate.
Current Aﬀairs Developments from January to June 2023

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

Our Constitution, Our Parliament: Subhash Kashyap
Indian Foreign policy by V P DUTT
Introduction to the Constitution of India: D.D. Basu

2nd ARC REPORTS

Yojana and Kurukshetra Magazine
Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog

SECONDARY SOURCES:

2ARC REPORT
PUNCHHI COMMISSION REPORT
EPW MAGAZINE
YOGANA MAGAZINE
Foreign Affairs Website
Governance in India by Laxmikanth
Indian Foreign Policy by Oxford Publication
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

23rd JULY 2023 (Test 24)

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 -> INDIAN ECONOMY

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Government Budgeting.
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
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;
Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
Land reforms in India
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Investment models.

Current Affairs Developments from January to Jun 2023

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

NCERT– Class 11 (Indian Economic Development)
Class 12 – Macroeconomics
Economic Survey – 2022
Budget – 2022
Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog

SECONDARY SOURCES:

Yojana Magazine
EPW Magazine
Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog
Economic Survey –2023

Budget – 2023
Indian Economy – Dutt, Sundaram / Uma Kapila / Mishra Puri
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes

Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

30th JULY 2023 (Test 25)

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 -> SCI-TECH, ENVIRONMENT, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL SECURITY

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.
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Disaster and disaster management.
Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention
Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate

Current Affairs Developments from January to Jun 2023

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

CBSE – Class 11 (Natural Hazards and Disaster Management)
Environment Book of your choice
NIOS – Indian Culture and Heritage
NCERT- Introduction to Fine Arts
NCERT- Modern India (Bipin Chandra)
NCERT- Themes in Indian History (Part 3)
Science Reporter’s Magazine
IDSA publications on Security (Northeast, LWE, Border Security, Financial,
International & Organised Crime)
2nd ARC (7th Report Capacity Building for Conﬂict Resolution)
2nd ARC (8th Report Combating Terrorism
Protecting by Righteousness)

SECONDARY SOURCES:

The Oxford’s Handbook of India’s National Security
Down to Earth Magazine
Geography and You Magazine
IDSA Website
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

6th AUGUST 2023 (Test 26)

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 4 -> ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE

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 behavior; 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

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by D K Balaji
2 nd ARC REPORT (4th Report- Ethics in
Governance, 10th Report – Refurbishing of Personnel Administration)
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes

SECONDARY SOURCES:

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by D K Balaji
2nd ARC REPORT (4th Report- Ethics in Governance
10th Report – Refurbishing of Personnel Administration)
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

13th AUGUST 2023 (Test 27)

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 4 -> ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE

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 corruptions.
Case Studies on above issues.

SECONDARY SOURCES:

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by D K Balaji
2nd ARC REPORT (4th Report- Ethics in Governance
10th Report – Refurbishing of Personnel Administration)
Class and Printed IQRA IAS Notes
Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu

General Studies Mains Test Series – UPSC 2023

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Part A: Fundamental Level

Indian and World Geography

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Indian Polity and Constitution

Primary and Essential Reading

Indian Economy

Primary and Essential Reading

Indian Polity and Constitution

Primary and Essential Reading

Indian Economy

Primary and Essential Reading

International Relation

World History (From Aftermath of First World War Till Present)

Primary and Essential Reading

MODERN HISTORY

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

INTERNATIONAL RELATION

WORLD HISTORY (ONLY TILL FIRST WORLD WAR)

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

REVISION TEST – FROM TEST NO. 7 TO 10

INDIAN SOCIETY

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

INDIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

INTERNAL SECURITY

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

REVISION TEST – FROM TEST NO. 12 TO 16

ETHICS INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

ETHICS INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL READING

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER –1 -> INDIAN AND WORLD GEOGRAPHY AND INDIAN SOCIETY

Current Affairs Developments from January to Jun 2023

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 2 -> GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATION

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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 -> INDIAN ECONOMY

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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 -> SCI-TECH, ENVIRONMENT, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL SECURITY

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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 4 -> ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE

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