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TEST

Qs

SYLLABUS (detailed theme wise SOURCES

included in the adjoining addendum

Date of Release

1

MAINS

Ancient, Medieval,Art & culture

20

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

09/07/2024

2

MAINS

Modern History, Post Modern

20

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.

16/07/2024

3

MAINS

Polity & Governance-1

20

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.

30/07/2024

4

MAINS

Polity & Governance-2

20

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.

06/08/2024

Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi- judicial Bodies.

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.

5

MAINS

Essay-I

08

Indian Heritage and Culture, History, International

Relations, Geography of the World, Bio diversity,

Environment, and Disaster Management

20/08/2024

6

MAINS

Ethics-I

13

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

03/09/2024

7

MAINS

Economy-1

20

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.

17/09/2024

8

MAINS

Economy-2

20

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 anagement.

24/09/2024

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.

9

MAINS

Geography

20

Salient  features  of  World’s  Physical

Geography.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); 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.

08/10/2024

10

MAINS

Environment and Disaster Management

20

Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Disaster and Disaster Management.

15/10/2024

11

MAINS

World History and International Relations

20

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.

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 fora – their Structure, Mandate.

29/10/2024

12

MAINS

Science & Technology, Security

20

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.

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.

05/11/2024

13

MAINS

Society & Social Justice

20

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.

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

19/11/2024

Resources.

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.

14

MAINS

Essay

08

Economic Development, Security, Science & Technology, Society, Social Justice and Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

26/12/2024

15

MAINS

Ethics-II

13

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

03/12/2024

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TEST

# Qs

SYLLABUS

Date of Release

1

Essay

8

General Studies + Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

29-06-2025

2

GS 1

20

Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

06-07-2025

3

GS 2

20

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations

13-07-2025

4

GS 3

20

Economic Development, Environment, Disaster Management, Security and Science & Technology

20-07-2025

5

GS 4

13

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

27-07-2025

6

Essay

8

General Studies + Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

03-08-2025

7

GS 1

20

Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

10-08-2025

8

GS 2

20

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations

9

GS 3

20

Economic Development, Environment, Disaster Management, Security and Science & Technology

17-08-2025

10

GS 4

13

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

ALL INDIA (OPEN) MAINS PAREEKSHAN TEST

11

Essay

8

General Studies + Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

23-08-2025

12

GS 1

20

Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

24-08-2025

13

GS 2

20

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations

14

GS 3

20

Economic Development, Environment, Disaster Management, Security and Science & Technology

25-08-2025

15

GS 4

13

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude