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Managing your time without

setting priorities is like
shooting randomly & calling
whatever you hit the target.
The biggest challenge in preparing for the civil services examination is
creating an effective plan for an entire year of preparation. One that's
meticulous, coherent and effective in putting your preparation on the
right track for the whole duration.
Without such plan:

You end up going in circles.
Doing the subjects you are comfortable with again and again,
neglecting the ones you don’t like.
Starting a topic and leaving it half way through.
Constantly changing plans based on every new strategy

you come across, etc.
Mainstorming 2022
Over the years we have realized no

two students have the same journey,
same circumstances, same optionals
or the same pace of learning.
Some of you have been writing prelims multiple times over the
years, some of you are working and juggling your aspirations and
professional life, some of you are home makers aspiring to stake
a claim on your biggest life goal, some of you are yet to complete
your graduation, some have completed extensive foundation
programs,and some are back from a break that you took after
appearing for the exams previously.
Even though your journeys are not similar, the many challenges
you face in the course of your preparation are common ones,
created due to the lack of a smart preparation strategy. Some
of you don't have a plan, don't have an organised preparation
strategy, you don't know whether you are on the right track or
not due to absence of mentors to speak to, whether there's
credible progress in your understanding of the syllabus, or even
if the sources you use to study the topics are updated and
relevant. Being short of time , there is no avenue to counter any
of these problems through trial and error so as to come up with
your own unique approach to crack this exam.
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Failing to plan is planning

to Fail.
One common practice we have noticed among students who have
secured a coveted rank in the civil service examination is that they don't
fail to plan and hence succeed. When most of you spend endless hours
and days calculating scores and contemplating cutoffs, they start their
preparation. They start revising their well crafted notes, decide on a
schedule for a test plan, make a timetable and judiciously stick to it.
Mainstorming 2021 is an innovative approach to ensure that your

preparation is on track, and you achieve incremental improvement
from test to test, integrate mains preparation with Preliminary exam etc.
We have designed a plan that

ensures that you will complete the
syllabus for both mains and
preliminary perspective multiple
times before the actual
examination.
Mainstorming 2022
So Why Should You

Enrol For This Program?
Apart from preparing content for common portions in the
syllabus, the mains exam poses certain inherent challenges
too. All candidates who attempt answer writing never face the
same set of challenges. If one of you finds it difficult to
understand the demand of the question, another might have
an issue in prioritising what content to write for each question,
and yet another candidate might have an issue with the lack
of speed for finishing the whole paper in the given 3 hours.
Hence the solution to each of your problems is related to your
existing writing style and approach. This is where our detailed
evaluation and mentorship will help you to identify your
problem and develop a strategy to solve the problem in a time
bound manner.
Focus on the Process,

Success will Follow
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What is a process and

Why is it Important ?
Every time you meet a topper or a successful candidate most
people ask “ what did you do to get where you got ? How did
you get to this ? What was your process ?” A systematic
process gives your ambition a solid plan. It defines the tasks
that you need to do in sequence, so as to fulfill a necessary
objective
The schedule of most aspirants will include reading

newspapers for 2-3 hours, making notes out of them for 1-2
hours and then spending the remaining time going through
the syllabus. This approach gives you a feeling of doing a lot
of things yet not producing any tangible results while solving
tests or writing answers.
Our endeavour through Mainstorming 2022 is to give you a

process, one that is meticulous, detailed and achievable. We
will be attaching a worksheet that breaks down your test plan
(schedule) into quantifiable tasks that need to be achieved
before you move on to the next test.
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The sheet will be downloadable and editable, which helps you

customise as per your need and share it with your mentors as
and when needed. The sheet will clearly define the weightage
of the subject area based on last 5 years CSE Mains, clearly
emphasising the importance and the volume of time you
need to assign for the same.
The Tasks Include
And finally
Narrowing Analysis Of Syllabus Note Mainstorming
Down On Previous Year Completion Making 2022 tests
The Sources Questions
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Once you have identified the tasks that need to be completed in

your course of preparation, you can clearly establish the resources
you need to achieve the same. How much time you need for each
subject area, what books you require etc. This will in turn help you
set the environment required to achieve these tasks.
If you can meticulously complete the above 5 tasks for each
syllabus area within the given time frame, it will make significant
improvements to your level of preparation.
It's famously said that “Change is not an event but a process”. Get
your process right through Mainstorming and you will see a positive
change in the outcome.
A Good Process
Produces Good Results.
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Plan Summary
PLAN APPROACH TESTS PURPOSE
Phase 1
14th November 2021 - Mains Centric 6 Half Tests + These tests will cover exclusively mains centric topics in a
span of 10-12 weeks through 6 half and 4 full tests. We
16th January 2022 Topics 4 Full Tests + have also included 2 essay tests in this phase. The idea is
2 Essay Tests to cover these parts of the syllabus before prelims once,
so that you have a base in it when you brush them up for
mains post prelims.
Phase 2
January - MainsPrelims 8 Half + The Phase 2 of this program will cover prelims - mains
overlapping topics in a span of 12 weeks through 8 half
March 2022 Overlap 4 FullTests and 4 Full tests. We have also included 1 essay test in
1 Essay Test this phase.
Phase 3
June - Post Preliminary 12 Full Tests + The phase 3 of the program will be conducted post
prelims 2021 to cover the entire mains syllabus through 12
Sep 2022 Mains Tests 5 Open Tests + full tests. It will also include 2 Essay tests and 5 All India
2 Essay Tests Open Tests (Unevaluated)
* All India Open Test Will Not Be Evaluated And Will Not Be Provided With Solution, Discussion And Mentorship.
* Half tests are 10 questoins 125 marks papers and full tests are 20 questions 250 marks
Mainstorming 2022
Reflections CSE 2020

You should be joining a mains test series to practice
answer writing with questions that can come in the
actual mains.
UPSC QUESTION CSE 2020 SHANKAR IAS MAINSTORMING QUESTION
The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most Prehistoric rock paintings and other art forms are
1. important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art significant in the reconstruction of various facets of
and history. Discuss (10 Marks 150 Words) ancient history. Explain 10 ( INTERIM BATCH FT 1 Q5)
How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far Discuss the causes of depletion of glaciers and explain
2. reaching impact on the water resources of India? (10 their impact on ecology and economy. (Batch V T2, Q7)
Marks 150 Words)
Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to How different is cultural diversity from cultural pluralism?
3 globalisation. Justify your answer. (15 Marks 250 Words) Which of these do you think can bolster national unity?
(250 words, 15 marks) BATCH L TEST 5 Q19
To what extent is Indian culture resilient to westernisation
and globalisation? (250 words, 15 marks) BATCH L TEST 1
Q18
Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to How different is cultural diversity from cultural pluralism?
4. globalisation. Justify your answer. (15 Marks 250 Words) Which of these do you think can bolster national unity?
To what extent is Indian culture resilient to westernisation
and globalisation?
How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the Recent pandemic has disrupted the traditional education
5. functioning of the education system of India. Elaborate system and has resulted in the emergence of e-learning
your answer (15 Marks 250 Words) as a viable option. Discuss.
(150 Words, 10 marks) BATCH L TEST 2 Q4
The Speaker of Lok Sabha is placed very high in the order

Once a Speaker, Always a Speaker'! Do you think this
6. of precedence. Do you think the office of the speaker
practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the
‘can’ act impartially? Explain the controversy
office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its
regarding the powers of the speaker with respect to
implications for the robust functioning of parliamentary
deciding money bills and disqualification of members.
business in India? (10 Marks 150 Words)
BATCH L TEST2 Q 17
"Instituional quality is a crucial driver of economic Discuss the recent measures to make civil service more
7. performance". In this context suggest reforms in civil dynamic and updated to meet the challenges of ‘new
services for strengthening democracy India’. (250 Words, 15 marks) Batch L T2 Q3
(10 Marks 150 Words)
Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics Indian diaspora policy has evolved from Nehruvian
8. and economy of America and European countries. non-interference to active engagement in recent times.
Comment with examples. (10 Marks 150 Words) However, this engagement comes with its own
challenges. Critically examine.
(250 words, 15 marks) Batch L T10 Q19
National educational policy 2020 is in conformity with Explain the salient features of the National Education
9. sustainable development goal for (2030). It intends to Policy, 2020. Do you think it is efficacious enough to
restructure and reorient education system in India. resolve the long pending issues in the education sector?
Critically examine the statement. (15 Marks 250 Words) (15 marks, 250 words) OT T2 Q 16
Mainstorming 2022
Reflections CSE 2020

You should be joining a mains test series to practice
answer writing with questions that can come in the
actual mains.
UPSC QUESTION CSE 2020 SHANKAR IAS MAINSTORMING QUESTION
What do you understand by Nanotechnology and how is Why is nano-technology considered as the most
10. it helping health sector? (10 Marks 150 Words) promising technology in the world? Critically evaluate
their potential applications in the strategic sectors of
India. (250 words, 15 marks). Batch L FT 3 Q 15
What are Carbon nanotubes? Enumerate potential
application of Carbon nanotubes in the field of science
and technology. Batch OT FT 3 Q 9
How does draft environment impact Assessment (EIA) Environment Impact Assessments would remain
11. Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, ineffective unless the public hearing component is
2006? (10 Marks 150 Words) strengthened. Critically examine its importance in
promoting sustainable development. (150 words, 10
marks) Batch L T 3 Q 7
Explain the rationale behind the goods and services tax Enumerate the concerns of the states with respect to GST
12. (compensation to states) act of 2017. How has COVID-19 taxation regime. How far can GST compensation cess
impacted the GST compensation fund and created new address these concerns? Batch OT T3 Q1
federal tensions? (15 Marks 250 Words)
What are the major factors responsible for making Minimum support price (MSP) has suppressed crop
13. rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success diversification among Indian farmers. Discuss. In light of
how has this system become bane in India? the above statement discuss the various alternatives to
(15 Marks 250 Words) MSP that can promote crop diversification among Indian
farmers. (15 Marks, 250 Words) Batch L T7 Q13
What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Security as well as the development has to run hand in
14. Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government hand to counter the left-wing extremism in India.
of India, Civil administration and Security forces adopt to Analyse. (10 Marks, 150 Words) Batch L T7 Q 9
conter the threat in the affected areas?
(15 Marks 250 Words)
Analyse internal security threats and transborder crimes India’s border management is subject to different
15. along myanmar, bangladesh and pakistan borders challenges in different areas, some more gruelling than
including Line of control (LoC). Also discuss the role others. What are the challenges which makes border
played by various security forces in this regard. management challenging in the Western and Eastern
(15 Marks 250 Words) Sector (15) Batch OT T3 Q19
Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of Explain the distinguishing features of morality and how it
16. ethics in formulating them. (10 Marks 150 Words) differs from etiquette & law?
(150 words, 10 marks). L-8, Q 3(A)
A positive attitude is considered to be an essential “Working in government could create mental and
17. characteristic of a civil servant who is often required to emotional stress on government servants like in any other
function under extreme stress. What contributes to a job.” (ARC Report) Keeping the stressful nature of the public
positive attitude in person.? (10 Marks 150 Words) service in mind, one needs to be an efficient stress
manager. What are your personal stress management
strategies? Elaborate with examples. Open Test
*This is just reflection on CSE 2020 and we have been hitting upsc themes year after year.
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What Do We Commit
To Provide?
SERVICE TIMELINE
Question Paper By 9 AM on Exam Date
Orientation Session 13th November 5 PM (2 Day Before 1st Test)
Solution 1 day after exam date from 5 PM on Portal
Test Discussion 4 days from exam date from 5 PM on Portal
Evaluation Under 9 Days from Test submission
Mentorship Within 2-4 Days from raising ticket
Technical Concerns Through Shankar IAS Online Dashboard
Program Mode Online (*Offline subject to Govt. Regulations.)
Good Answers After 25 % Enrolled Students write the test
Course Fulfilment Mainstorming Advanced valid till 16/09/2022

Mainstorming Basic valid till 05/06/2022
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MAINSTORMING 2022 ALT ADVANCED October 2021 to September 2022
PROGRAM TESTS FEES

39 Tests (20 Full Tests, 14 Sectional Half Tests + 5 Essay Tests) 39 (evaluated) 21,500 + GST 18%
MAINSTORMING 2022 ALT BASIC October 2021 to May 2022
PROGRAM TESTS FEES

25 Tests (8 Full Tests, 14 Sectional Half Tests + 3 Essay Tests) 25 14,500 + GST 18%
*All India Open Test Will Not Be Evaluated And Will Not Be Provided With Solution, Discussion And Mentorship.
*Students Enrolled In Mainstorming Advanced Will Be Eligible To Avail A 25 % Concession While Enrolling For Prestorming 2022
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2022 MAINSTORMING ALTERNATE SCHEDULE
# DATES SUBJECT APPROACH SYLLABUS
MAINS CENTRIC TOPICS
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. History of the world will include events from the 18th
W History+ Post Full Paper
1 14/11/2021 century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political
Independence 250 Marks
philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism
Salient features of Indian Society + Diversity of India + Role of women and women’s organization, + Population and associated
Half Paper
2 21/11/2021 Indian Society issues + Poverty and developmental issues + Urbanization, their problems and their remedies + Effects of globalization on
125 Marks
Indian society + Social empowerment + Communalism + Regionalism + Secularism.
Government policies and interventions + Development processes and the development industry + Welfare schemes for
Half Paper vulnerable sections and the performance of these schemes + Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for
3 28/11/2021 Social Justice
125 Marks vulnerable sections +Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education,
Human Resources + Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Full Paper
4 04/12/2021 Essay 1 Objective Essays
250 Marks
Society + Social Full Paper
5 05/12/2021 Combined Syllabus of Previous two Tests
Justice 250 Marks
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
Security+ DM+ Half Paper challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Various Security forces and
6 12/12/2021
IR 125 Marks agencies and their mandate + Disaster and disaster management + International relations: 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.
Security+ Half Paper
7 19/12/2021 Same syllabus as previous Test
DM+ IR 125 Marks
Security+ Full Paper
DM+ IR 250 Marks
Full Paper
9 01/01/2022 Essay 2 Abstract Essays
250 Marks
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
Half Paper
10 02/01/2022 Ethics 1 administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Contributions of moral thinkers and
125 Marks
philosophers from India and the world. 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. + Case Studies on above issues. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in
Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules,
Half Paper
11 09/01/2022 Ethics regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and
125 Marks
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 corruption. Case Studies on above issues.
Ethics Full Full Paper
12 16/01/2022 Combined Syllabus of Previous 2 Tests
Paper 250 Marks
PRELIMS-MAINS OVERLAPPING TOPICS
Constitution, Polity: 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
Half Paper structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various
13 23/01/2022 Indian Polity 1
125 Marks 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. Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-Governance
Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government;
Half Paper pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Salient features of the Representation of People’s
14 30/01/2022 Indian Polity 2
125 Marks Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies ,Citizens Charters, Role of civil services in a democracy.
Full Paper
15 05/02/2022 Essay 3 Full Essay Paper
250 Marks
Indian Polity Full Paper
Full Paper 250 Marks
Economic Development: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and
Half Paper employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Land reforms in India. Effects of liberalization
17 13/02/2022 Indian Economy
125 Marks on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads,
Airports, Railways etc. Investment models.
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
Indian Half Paper related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning,
18 20/02/2022
Agriculture 125 Marks 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.
Economy + Full Paper
Agriculture 250 Marks
Half Paper Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues,
20 06/03/2022 History
125 Marks The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
Half Paper
21 13/03/2022 Art and Culture Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
125 Marks
History + Full Paper
Culture 250 Marks
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
Geography + Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their
Environment + Half Paper location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects
23 27/03/2022
Science and 125 Marks of such changes. + Bio Diversity and Environment: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental
technology impact assessment 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.
Geography +
Environment + Half Paper
Science and 125 Marks
technology
Geography +
Environment + Full Paper
Science and 250 Marks
technology
PRELIMS BREAK
Full Paper
26 19/6/2022 GS 1 Full Test GS 1 Full Syllabus
250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
Full Paper
29 Essay 4 Full Essay Paper 4
02/07/2022 250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
1 WEEK BREAK
Full Paper
250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
Full Paper
34 13/08/2022 Essay 5 Full Essay Paper 5
250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
1 WEEK BREAK
Full Paper
250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
Full Paper
250 Marks
ALL INDIA OPEN TEST (UNEVALUATED)

Full Paper
40
09/09/2022
Essay Full Test
250 Marks
All India Open Test Essay
Full Paper
41
10/09/2022
GS 1 Full Test
250 Marks
GS 1 All India Open Test
Full Paper
42
10/09/2022
GS 2 Full Test
250 Marks
Full Paper
43
11/09/2022
GS 3 Full Test
250 Marks
Full Paper
44
11/09/2022
GS 4 Full Test
250 Marks
MAINSTORMING 2022 ALTERNATE WORKSHEET FOR TEST PLANNING
SHORT
MAINS SOURCES PYQ VA NOTES
TEST DATE SYLLABUS DAYS NOTES TEST
AVG MARKS ANALYSIS ANALYSIS
MAINS EXCLUSIVE TOPICS (24 OCTOBER 2021 -2ND JANUARY 2022) (77 DAYS)
POST INDEPENDENCE + WORLD HISTORY
History of the world will include events from 18th century such as
industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries,
1 14/11/2021 colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, 15 7 DAYS
capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. Post-
independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
SOCIETY + SOCIAL JUSTICE
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and
women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and
2 21/11/2021 developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 73
Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment,
communalism, regionalism & secularism.
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, 21 DAYS
institutional and other stakeholders Welfare schemes for vulnerable
3 28/11/2021 sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance 41
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.
4 05/12/2021 COMBINED SYLLABUS TEST 2 + 3
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + DISASTER MANAGEMENT + SECURITY MANAGEMENT
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 52
countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Important International
institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Disaster and disaster management. 20
5th to 26th Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Role of
5-7 21 DAYS
Dec 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
52
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
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 20
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, 28
empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in
administration and governance.
26 Dec- 16 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
8-10 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and 21 DAYS
Jan 2022
problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private
institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical 30
guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical
and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations
and funding; corporate governance.
Quote Based Questions 20
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, 30
Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds,
challenges of corruption.
Case Studies 122
PRELIMS- MAINS OVERLAP TOPICS (2ND JANUARY-3RD APRIL 2022) (77 DAYS)
POLITY + GOVERNANCE
Constitution, Polity: 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 -
11 23/01/2022 114
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
21 DAYS
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
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-
governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;
12 30/01/2022 43
citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and
other measures. Role of civil services in a democracy.
13 06/02/2022 COMBINED SYLLABUS OF TEST 11 & 12
ECONOMY + AGRICULTURE
Economic Development: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning,
mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Land
14 13/02/2022 64
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.
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 21 DAYS
in the aid of farmers Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies
and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives,
15 20/02/2022 48
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.
16 27/02/2022 COMBINED SYLLABUS OF TEST 14 &15
ART & CULTURE + MODERN HISTORY
Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and
17 06/03/2022 25
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 21 DAYS
18 13/03/2022 33
Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions
from different parts of the country.
19 20/03/2022 COMBINED SYLLABUS OF TEST 17 &18
GEOGRAPHY + ENVIRONMENT + SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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
20TH
changes. + Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,
20-22 MARCH- 10 104 + 30 + 35 28 DAYS
environmental impact assessment + Technology: Science and
APRIL 2022
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.
Same syllabus as previous Test
COMBINED SYLLABUS OF TEST 20 & 21

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