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Secondary
TEST Primary (Essential) (Additional)
Date of Topics covered Primary Secondary
No. News Paper/ News Paper/
Mock Test [Max Marks: 250, Duration of the Test: 3 Hrs.] (Essential) References (Additional) References
[CODE] Magazines/ website Magazines/
website
Test 1 JUNE G. S. Paper-II: Constitution, Polity ▪ 11th NCERT: Indian ▪ Constitution of India ▪ The Hindu ▪ The Indian
[1143] 10, 2018 ▪ Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, Constitution at Work by PM Bakshi ▪ PIB : Express
evolution, features, amendments, significant ▪ Indian Polity by M Laxmikant ▪ Indian Public www.pib.nic.in ▪ Economic
provisions and basic structure. ▪ Introduction to the Administration 3rd ▪ Yojana Political
▪ Functions and responsibilities of the Union and Constitution of India : D D Basu Edition by Rajni & ▪ Vision IAS Weekly
the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the ▪ IGNOU :MPS-003 India: Goyal comprehensive ▪ Frontline
federal structure, devolution of powers and Democracy and Development ▪ Public Administration Current affairs ▪ Kurukshetra
finances up to local levels and challenges therein. http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h by M Laxmikant notes
▪ Separation of powers between various organs andle/123456789/25462( (Chapter : ▪ VISION IAS - Value
dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Selected Chapter ) Administrative addition Material
▪ Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme ▪ Political Science by N D Arora: Systems)
with that of other countries (Chapter 16: Typologies of ▪ Sarkaria Commission
▪ Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, Constitutions: United Kingdom, Report
functioning, conduct of business, powers & United States of America,
privileges and issues arising out of these. France, Germany, South Africa,
▪ Structure, organization and functioning of the Peoples’ China)
Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and ▪ 12th NCERT - Politics in India
Departments of the Government; pressure groups after Independence
and formal/informal associations and their role in ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT
the Polity. ▪ Punchi Commission Report
▪ 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
Test 2 JUNE G. S. Paper -II: Governance, Social Justice ▪ Governance in India - By ▪ Development ▪ The Hindu ▪ The Indian
[1144] 24, 2018 ▪ Important aspects of governance, transparency Laxmikant Administration-Mohit ▪ PIB: Express
and accountability, e-governance- applications, ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Bhattacharya www.pib.nic.in ▪ Economic
models, successes, limitations, and potential; Information, Promoting e- ▪ Indian Public ▪ Yojana Political
citizens charters, transparency & accountability Governance, Citizen Centric Administration 3rd ▪ Vision IAS Weekly
and institutional and other measures. Administration, Social Capital) Edition by Rajni & comprehensive ▪ Frontline
▪ Role of civil services in a democracy. ▪ New Horizons of Public Goyal Current affairs ▪ Kurukshetra
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industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups Mohit Bhattacharya (Chapters: 2012-17 Documents ▪ Value addition
and associations, donors, charities, institutional Good "Governance", (Planning Commission) Material
and other stakeholders Governmental Accountability, ▪ Annual Reports : ▪ www.socialjustice.
▪ Government policies and interventions for civil society and Governance, ministry of social nic.in
development in various sectors and issues arising Right to Information, justice and
out of their design and implementation. Participation and Governance , empowerment
▪ Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the E-Government)
population by the Centre and States and the ▪ IGNOU:MPS-003 India:
performance of these schemes; mechanisms, Democracy and Development
laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h
protection and betterment of these vulnerable andle/123456789/25462
sections. (Selected Chapter)
▪ Issues relating to development and management ▪ 8thNCERT-Law and socialjustice
of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, ▪ 9th NVERT – Economics
Education, Human Resources. ▪ 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian
▪ Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Economic Development
+ Current Affairs ▪ India Year Book
▪ Economic Survey
▪ Yojana
▪ Kurukshetra
Test 3 JULY G. S. Paper - I: Geography of the World ▪ 11th NCERT: Physical ▪ World Geography by ▪ The Hindu ▪ The Indian
[1145] 4, 2018 ▪ Salient features of world's physical geography. Geography Majid Husain ▪ PIB : Express
▪ Important Geophysical phenomena such as ▪ Certificate Physical and Human ▪ Ecology and www.pib.nic.in ▪ Economic
earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone Geography by Goh Cheng Environment – P D ▪ Yojana Political
etc., geographical features and their location- Leong Sharma ▪ Vision IAS Weekly
changes in critical geographical features ▪ Around the World Report : comprehensive ▪ Frontline
(including water- bodies and ice-caps) and in flora (Geography): ICSE Board[Class http://www.undp.org/con Current affairs ▪ Kurukshetra
and fauna and the effects of such changes. 6, 7 and 8 ] or OLD NCERT tent/dam/india/docs/disa notes ▪ The Hindu
▪ Distribution of key natural resources across the Books [Class 6, 7, 8] ster_management_in_indi ▪ Value addition Survey of the
world (including South Asia and the Indian sub- ▪ Orient Longman Atlas a.pdf Material Environment
continent); factors responsible for the location of ▪ IGNOU : MPA-018 Disaster ▪ Down to Earth
primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries Management ▪ www.downtoeart
in various parts of the world (including India) ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT (Crisis h.org.in
G. S. Paper -III: Disaster Management Management ▪ www.ndmindia.ni
▪ Disaster and disaster management. ▪ Our Environment -NCERT (VII) c.in
G. S. Paper-III: Bio diversity & Environment ▪ Ecology: Unit X -Class 12th
Biology NCERT
▪ Conservation, environmental pollution and
▪ Ecology & Environment (India
degradation, environmental impact assessment
Year Book)
+ Current Affairs

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 Test 4 JULY G. S. Paper - I: Indian Heritage and Culture, ▪ Indian Culture and Heritage - ▪ Facets of Indian ▪ The Hindu ▪ The Indian
[1146] 14, 2018 Modern Indian History including Freedom NIOS : www.nios.ac.in Culture (Spectrum ▪ PIB: Express
Struggle & World History, Post-Independence ▪ Indian Freedom Struggle of Pub) www.pib.nic.in ▪ Economic
independence - Bipin Chandra ▪ Indian Culture Chapter ▪ Yojana Political
India & Society ▪ “A Brief History of Modern of Indian Year Book ▪ Vision IAS Weekly
▪ Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art
India” -Spectrum Pub. ▪ Modern Indian history comprehensive ▪ Frontline
Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient
▪ 9th& 10th NCERT - India and the - B.L Grover Current affairs ▪ Kurukshetra
to modern times.
contemporary world ▪ Mastering Modern notes
▪ Modern Indian history from about the middle of
▪ 12th NCERT - Politics in India World History by ▪ Value addition
the eighteenth century until the present-
after Independence Normal Lowe Material
significant events, personalities, issues
▪ India since independence by ▪ India After Gandhi by
▪ The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and
Bipin Chandra Ramchandra Guha
important contributors/contributions from
▪ NCERT -12th – Indian Society ▪ Indian Social System -
different parts of the country.
▪ NCERT -12th - Social Change Ram Ahuja
▪ History of the world will include events from 18th
and Development In India ▪ Indian Social
century such as industrial revolution, world wars,
▪ IGNOU-ESO-12:Society in India Structure & Change –
redrawal of national boundaries, colonization,
▪ IGNOU –ESO -16 : Social K L Sharma
decolonization, political philosophies like
Problems In India
communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their
▪ Indian Society & Culture –
forms and effect on the society.
Nadeem Hasnain
▪ Post-independence consolidation and
▪ Social Problems In India -
reorganization within the country.
Ram Ahuja
▪ 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. + Current Affairs
Test 5 JULY G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development ▪ 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian ▪ Report: Twelfth Five ▪ The Hindu ▪ The Indian
[1147] 22, 2018 ▪ Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, Economic Development Year Plan 2012-17 ▪ PIB: Express
mobilization of resources, growth, development ▪ Economic Survey of India Documents (Planning www.pib.nic.in ▪ Economic
and employment. ▪ Indian Economy: R. Dutt and Commission) ▪ Yojana times
▪ Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Sundaram ▪ The Penguin ▪ Vision IAS ▪ Economic
▪ Government Budgeting. ▪ Indian Economy Since Dictionary of comprehensive Political
▪ Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes Independence - Uma Kapila Economics Current affairs Weekly
in industrial policy and their effects on industrial ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT ▪ India Year Book notes ▪ Frontline
growth. (Strengthening Financial ▪ VISION IAS - Value ▪ Kurukshetra
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 ▪ Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, ▪ India since independence by ▪ Ministry of
Railways etc. Bipin Chandra [Land Reform] Agriculture website
▪ Land reforms in India ▪ 12th NCERT: Geography ▪ Ministry of
▪ Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of ▪ India People and Economy Consumer Affairs,
the country, different types of irrigation and Food and Public
irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing Distribution
of agricultural produce and issues and related website
constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers ▪ Ministry of Food
▪ Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies Processing
and minimum support prices; Public Distribution Industries website
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.
+ Current Affairs
Test 6 JULY G. S. Paper - IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT (Ethics in ▪ Ethics and ▪ The Hindu ▪ The Indian
[1148] 30, 2018 ▪ Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Governance , Refurbishing of Accountability in ▪ Yojana Express
determinants and consequences of Ethics in Personnel Administration ) Government and ▪ Vision IAS ▪ PIB :
human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in ▪ New Horizons of Public Business By Ramesh K comprehensive www.pib.nic.
private and public relationships. Human Values - Administration 7 Edition by Arora Current affairs in
lessons from the lives and teachings of great Mohit Bhattacharya (Ch : ▪ Ethics and Integrity in notes ▪ Economic
leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Administrative Ethics ) Public Administration: ▪ Value addition times
family, society and educational institutions in ▪ A Short Introduction to Ethics – Concepts and Cases Material ▪ Economic
inculcating values. Dr. S.N. Singh ▪ by Raymond W. Cox ▪ Political
▪ Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, ▪ Indian Public Administration ▪ Reference material on Weekly
integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, 3rd Edition by Rajni & Goyal Ethics, Integrity, and ▪ Frontline
objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, (Ch : . Integrity in civil services ) Aptitude
tolerance and compassion towards the weaker- ▪ IGNOU : MPA-011 ( Ch : Ethical ▪ Video : WHAT'S THE
sections. Concerns in Public RIGHT THING TO DO?
▪ Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public Administration) ▪ -Michael Sandel
administration: Status and problems; ethical ▪ www.justiceharvard.o
concerns and dilemmas in government and rg/watch/
private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and
conscience as sources of ethical guidance;
accountability and ethical governance;
strengthening of ethical and moral values in
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 Test 7 AUGUST G. S. Paper - IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude ▪ Social Psychology by Baron ▪ Ethics by William K. ▪ The Hindu ▪ The Indian
[1149] 7, 2018 ▪ Attitude: content, structure, function; its ▪ Emotional Intelligence by Frankena ▪ Yojana Express
influence and relation with thought and Daniel Goleman ▪ Understanding Ethics ▪ Vision IAS ▪ PIB:
behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social ▪ A Short Introduction to Ethics – by Noel Preston comprehensive www.pib.nic.
influence and persuasion. Dr. S.N. Singh ▪ Reference material on Current affairs in
▪ Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Ethics, Integrity, and notes ▪ Economic
and application in administration and governance. Information,, Citizen Centric Aptitude ▪ Vision IAS times
▪ Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers Administration ) comprehensive ▪ Economic
from India and world. Current affairs ▪ Political
▪ Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; notes Weekly
Philosophical basis of governance and probity; ▪ Frontline
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 corruption.
Test 8 AUGUST G. S. Paper - III: Security ▪ NCERT Class 12: Political ▪ Annual Report 2011- ▪ The Hindu ▪ The Indian
[1150] 14, 2018 ▪ Linkages between development and spread of Science: Contemporary World 2012 - Ministry of ▪ PIB: Express
extremism. Politics (Chapter : Security in Home Affairs www.pib.nic.in ▪ Economic
▪ Role of external state and non-state actors in the Contemporary World ) ▪ India year Book ▪ Yojana Political
creating challenges to internal security. ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT (Public ▪ Manorama Year Book ▪ Vision IAS Weekly
▪ Challenges to internal security through Order, Capacity Building for IGNOU comprehensive ▪ Frontline
communication networks, role of media and Conflict Resolution , Combating ▪ MPS-002 International Current affairs ▪ PIB:
social networking sites in internal security Terrorism ) Relations: Theory and notes www.pib.nic.
challenges, basics of cyber security; money- ▪ Ministry of Home Affairs: Problems ▪ Value addition in
laundering and its prevention www.mha.nic.in ▪ India's Foreign Policy- Material ▪ International
▪ Security challenges and their management in IGNOU Retrospect and ▪ World Focus Journals
border areas; linkages of organized crime with ▪ EPS-07 International Relations Prospect- by ▪ Wikipedia &Magazines
▪ MPS-001 India and the World SumitGanguly ▪ www.sciencem
terrorism
▪ NCERT Class 12: Political ▪ Manorama Year Book ag.org
▪ Various Security forces and agencies and their
Science: Contemporary World / Wikipedia ▪ www.wisegeek
mandate .com
G. S. Paper - II: International relations Politics
▪ India and its neighborhood- relations. ▪ Foreign Policy of India by V N
▪ Bilateral, regional and global groupings and Khanna
agreements involving India and/or affecting ▪ Ministry of External Affairs
India's interests website
▪ Effect of policies and politics of developed and ▪ Science & Technology : TMH
developing countries on India's interests, Indian Publication or Spectrum
diaspora. Publication
▪ Important International institutions, agencies and ▪ Science Reporter
fora- their structure, mandate. ▪ The Hindu
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 G. S. Paper -III: 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.
+ Current Affairs
Test 9 AUGUST Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper I (Full Length Test)
[1066] 21, 2018 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society + Current Affairs
Test 10 AUGUST Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper II (Full Length Test)
[1067] 28, 2018 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations + Current Affairs
Test 11 SEPTEMBER Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper III (Full Length Test)
[1068] 2, 2018 Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity-Environment, Security and Disaster Management + Current Affairs
Test 12 SEPTEMBER Complete Syllabus of G.S. Paper IV (Full Length Test)
[1069] 7, 2018 Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
INNOVATIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM:
Static & dynamic Potential of Mock test papers (Scoring Potential), Macro & Micro performance Analysis of aspirants, Section wise analysis, Difficulty Analysis, All India Rank,comparison
with toppers, Geographical Analysis, Integrated Score Card, Analysis of Mock Test papers based on difficulty level & nature of questions etc.
Difficulty Level (DL): Easy (E), Medium (M), Difficult (D), Very Difficult (V)
Nature of Question (Nature): Fundamental /Conceptual /Conventional (F), Current Affairs (CA), Fundamental + Current Affairs (FCA) and Unconventional (U)
UPSC CRITERIA: Criteria for assessment of candidate performance in the written IAS exam as per UPSC instruction:
“The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their
information and memory”. -Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
METHODOLOGY: Methodology for evaluation of Answer sheet: Our expert will evaluate aspirant’s answer sheet on following indicators using their experience in the field of
UPSC.
EVALUATION INDICATORS
1. Alignment Competence
2. Context Competence
3. Content Competence
4. Language Competence
5. Introduction Competence
6. Structure - Presentations Competence
7. Conclusion Competence
MARKS
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Score: Scale: 1- 5 5 – Outstanding 4 – Excellent 3 – Good 2 – Average 1 - Poor
▪ Total Marks in the question has been given on proper consideration of weightage of every evaluation indicators based on nature of the questions and UPSC experience of the expert.
▪ The score of every indicator for any question will highlight candidate’s competence performance (for understanding of the level of quality of the question and required action plans).
BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF FOLLOWING DESIGNED COMPETENCIES:
 Alignment Competence:
- Streamlining the answer by focusing on ‘Key words’ & ‘Tail words’ in the question like Elucidate, Explain, Comment, Examine, Critically examine, Discuss, Analyze, Illustrate, Review,
Argue, Justify etc.
 Context Competence:
- Understanding the main demand/theme of the question i.e. comprehensive understanding of the context in which the question is framed.
 Content Competence:
- Writing the answer relevant to the contextual understanding and alignment of the question and accordingly substantiate through examples, facts, data, arguments, critical analysis,
etc.
 Language Competence:
- Organising the content in proper sentence formation and simple expression.
- Appropriate and right usage of technical words required to maintain word limit and timely completion of the question.
 Introduction Competence:
- Effective and relevant beginning required to give a head-start to the answer by either giving the background, data, current news associated, etc.
 Structure - Presentation Competence:
- Organising the content in accordance with the different parts of the question in order to maintain required connectivity and flow in the answer.
- Using headings and sub-headings, bullet points, flowchart, diagram, etc. to present the content effectively.
 Conclusion Competence:
- Ending the answer by concluding remarks by suggesting a way forward, innovative solution, incorporating different views/perspectives in a balanced manner.

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