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92 days Plan for UPSC-CSE Prelims 2020
General Instructions:
1. This time-table has been designed keeping in mind latest UPSC pattern of priority topics
2. Within each subject, we have delineated which topics are important for PT and Mains - till 25 August 2020, you can
focus on both equally.
3. We have indicated ideal number of hours needed to complete the particular topic. You are strongly
advised to not breach the timelines
4. For each subject, we have indicated priority topics. For instance, within Geography, Mapping is most important,
then climatology, then geomorphology and so on
6. The books indicated here are referred to by UPSC in setting exam. Students are advised to go through
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020
them and make notes. Aspire study material is summary of topics from these books only.
7. You can find the entire preparation material on a single platform developed exclusively by Aspire IAS
for the students - "STUDENT CORNER" - https://www.aspireias.com/studentcorner
8. Aspire IAS has launched two types of PT Test series for the students
a. RAW PT Live --> Director
Sir narrates the 100 questions in real time and discusses the answer with full
understanding of concept simultaneously https://www.aspireias.com/upsc-live-mcq
b. PT Mock Test series --> 47 UPSC type pre-crafted 100 question test paper where you will obtain written
answer sheet with explanation at the end https://www.aspireias.com/pt-test-series
9. Aspire IAS is also launching another season of Writing Skill Development Programme (WSDP) for Mains answer
writing practice. UPSC standard Question paper is designed by Director Sir and then answers are discussed the same
day. https://www.aspireias.com/wsdmep
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020
5. Geography and
Environment Current
booklets
https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-current-environment
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020
Oceanography PT (1-6 Q) + Mains - NCERT 1. Study material of
- Ocean bottom relief - Principles of Geography Aspire IAS (summary of
- Temperature of oceans - horizontal and vertical Part I old and new NCERTs, DR
- Salinity - Savinder Singh Khullar and GC Leong)
- Ocean currents at Rs. 149/- only
- Water Masses and Marine Heat Wave https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-prelims-tricks
4. Geography GS PT-cum-
Mains Classes
https://www.aspireias.com/
onlinevideo/onlineclassesvid
eo/MjE=
5. Geography and
Environment Current
booklets
https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-current-environment
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020
Biogeography PT (less imp.) + - NCERT 1. Study material of
Mains - DR Khullar Aspire IAS (summary of
- Environment ICSE old and new NCERTs, DR
Books Khullar and GC Leong)
- Orient Blackswan at Rs. 149/- only
https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-prelims-tricks
4. Geography GS PT-cum-
Mains Classes
https://www.aspireias.com/
onlinevideo/onlineclassesvid
eo/MjE=
5. Geography and
Environment Current
booklets
https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-current-environment
4. Geography GS PT-cum-
Mains Classes
https://www.aspireias.com/
onlinevideo/onlineclassesvid
eo/MjE=
5. Geography and
Environment Current
booklets
https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-current-environment
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020
Economic Geography PT (less imp.) + - NCERT 1. Study material of
-Primary Activities - Agriculture, Mining, Fishing, Forestry Mains - DR Khullar Aspire IAS (summary of
- Secondary Activities - Industries and Manufacturing like - Economic Survey old and new NCERTs, DR
Iron & Steel, Fertilisers, Coal, Oil and Gas, Sugar, Paper, Khullar and GC Leong)
Textile, Plastic etc. at Rs. 149/- only
- Trade, Transport, Tourism https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-prelims-tricks
4. Geography GS PT-cum-
Mains Classes
https://www.aspireias.com/
onlinevideo/onlineclassesvid
eo/MjE=
5. Geography and
Environment Current
booklets
https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-current-environment
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020
Environment Geography PT + Mains - NCERT 1. Study material of
- Flora and Fauna including mangoves, corals, tigers, bees, - DR Khullar Aspire IAS (summary of
etc. - Environment ICSE old and new NCERTs, DR
- Water resources Books Khullar and GC Leong)
- Land resources at Rs. 149/- only
- Cryosphere https://www.aspireias.com/
- Atmosphere upsc-prelims-tricks
4. Geography GS PT-cum-
Mains Classes
https://www.aspireias.com/
onlinevideo/onlineclassesvid
eo/MjE=
5. Geography and
Environment Current
booklets
https://www.aspireias.com/
upsc-current-environment
International conventions and protocols PT (3-5 Q) Contemporary sources 1. Good Morning Times
- UNFCCC and its summits (Kyoto Summit in 1997 to Newspapers Booklets: Nov 2017 to
Madrid Summit in 2019) International websites Nov 2019
- UNEP Down to Earth Magazine https://www.aspireias.com/
- IUCN upsc-current-environment
- WWF
- GEF 2. Environment PT-cum-
- REDD+ Mains Lectures:
- Global Tiger Conservation Forum https://www.aspireias.com/c
- Convetion on Conservation of Migratory Species lassroomaudio/index/MjI=
- CITES
- Stockholm, Basil, Rotterdam conventions 3. Free Daily News
- Hindu-Kush Himalayas Analysis and Easy to Pick
- Arctic Council Monthly Compilations
- NASA, NOAA a.
- UNCCD https://www.aspireias.com/
- UNCBD monthly-current-affairs
- Agenda 21 b.
- IMO, International Seabed Authority, UNCLOS https://www.aspireias.com/
daily-news-analysis-current-
affairs
Basic Environment and Ecology terminology and fact PT(1-2 Q) + Mains - NCERT and ICSE Environment PT-cum-
07-07- Polity and PT (18-25 Q) Governance Governance is more - Democracy of India 1. Indian Polity Classroom
2020 Governance + Mains (13- 1. Recent Legislations, bills, committees and their analysis important for NCERT Lectures:
(Tuesd 16Q) 2. Government Policies and interventions in various sectors, Mains - Polity NCERT New https://www.aspireias.com/
ay) to 60 hrs issues in design and implementation - Laxmikanth upsc-indian-polity
06-08- 3. Governance, Transparency and Accountability Legislations are - Yojana
2020 4. e-governance important for PT - Aspire IAS Target 50 2. Indian Polity Crash Course
(Thursd 5. Citizen Charter also notes by Director Sir
6. Civil Services - 2nd ARC <To be soon uploaded on
ay) 30 Recommendations Student Corner>
- Newspaper
days - PRS Legislative
Website
07-08- Polity and PT (18-25 Q) Polity PT + Mains - Democracy of India 1. Indian Polity Classroom Avoid doing
2020 Governance + Mains (13- 1. Democracy of India NCERT NCERT Lectures: Optional during
(Saturd 16Q) 2. Parliament, President, Governor - Polity NCERT New https://www.aspireias.com/ this time.
ay) to 70 hrs 3. Centre-State Relations, Inter-state relations, Emergency, - Laxmikanth upsc-indian-polity
12-09- Supreme Court and High Court - Yojana
2020 4. Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental - Aspire IAS Target 50 2. Indian Polity Crash Course
(Saturd Duties, Basic Structure notes by Director Sir
5. Historical Underpinnings and Salient Features (including - 2nd ARC <To be soon uploaded on
ay) 35 important articles, sources, Schedules etc.) and Drafting of Recommendations Student Corner>
Indian Constitution - Newspaper
days 6. Constitutional Amendments - PRS Legislative
7. Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies Website
8. State Government and Special Status
9. Local government
10. Union Territory and Scheduled and Tribal areas
11. Elections and Election related issues
Polity Test Papers - https://www.aspireias.com/upsc-live-
Polity and Governance mains test papers -
07-08- Current PT (3-5 Q) + Current Affairs of last 1000 days PT + Mains Newspaper 1. Free Daily News
2020 Affairs Mains (3-5 Q) - Jan 2019 to Apr 2019 Yojana Analysis and Easy to Pick
(Saturd - May 2019 to Aug 2019 Magazines Monthly Compilations
ay) to 70 hrs - Sep 2019 to Dec 2019 Aspire IAS Booklets a.
12-09- - Jan 2020 to Apr 2020 https://www.aspireias.com/
2020 - May 2020 to Aug 2020 monthly-current-affairs
(Saturd b.
https://www.aspireias.com/
ay) 35 daily-news-analysis-current-
days
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020
35 days
07-08-2020 Culture PT(3-4 Q) + - Martial Arts PT + Mains - Spectrum/ Nitin 1. India Year Book and
(Saturday) to Mains (1-2 Q) - Architecture Singhania Book Culture Batch 2019 at Rs.
12-09-2020 18 hrs - Dance - Tamil Nadu Books 9,500/- only
(Saturday) - Drama - Fine Arts Books https://www.aspireias.com/i
- Paintings ndia-year-book-and-culture-
35 days - Crafts, Puppetry, Papier Marche, Textiles, Metal crafts etc. classes
- Festivals
CSAT Papers
13-09-2020 Revision + - Revision + Practice PT Your own notes Avoid
to 22-09- Practice doing
2020 Optiona
l during
this
time.
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020
23-09-2020 Revision + - Revision + Practice PT Your own notes
to 28-09- Practice
2020
6 days
29-09-2020 Revision + - Revision + Practice PT Your own notes
to 02-10- Practice
2020
4 days
“92 Days Study Plan” – PT 2020