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SUBJECT-WISE PRELIMS TEST SERIES 2020 –21(Only GS)Leave No Stone Unturned through EBS ApproachSubject wise test series is a guiding light for Prelims 2021 for those students who are familiar with the UPSC Syllabus and have completed the syllabus at least once.Timetable is perfectly planned with EBS Approach to keep you?focused, busy and consistent throughout the year.?Exclusive Focus on Basic, conceptual, applied levels will be a game changer when followed consistentlyTests under this test series will be subject-wise and will help you complete prelims and mains syllabus with a minimum of 4 revisions by April 2021?Subject-wise test Series 2021 starts from 7th August 2020Our responsibility doesn’t just end with providing high quality tests. We would want to ensure that every aspirant gets the right guidance and a clear road map to embrace success. We will stay connected to see to it that you make it to the final list.A perfect plan and a great start do 50% of the work. 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Based on Above TopicsSources:Old NCERTAncient India – R S SharmaMedieval India – Satish ChandraNew NCERTOur pasts – IOur pasts – IIThemes – IThemes – IITamilNadu History Textbook - Class XICurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 6th August 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 218th August 2020TuesdayART & CULTUREArchitectureCave ArchitectureTemple ArchitectureIndo-Islamic ArchitectureModern Architecture(Under Indus Valley Civilization, The Mauryan Architecture, The Sungas, Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, Post Guptas, Delhi-Sultanate, Mughals etc)Sculpture -- Indian Sculpture and Different schools of ArtIndian PaintingsPre historic painting & Cave paintingsMural PaintingsMiniature Paintings - Pala School, Rajput Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Hill paintings etc.Folk PaintingsModern Indian Paintings Personalities AssociatedReligion HinduismJainismBuddhismIslamChristianityZoroastrianismJudaismPhilosophySix Schools of PhilosophyAjivikaLokayata etc.Indian MusicClassical MusicHindustani MusicCarnatic MusicFolk Music TraditionModern MusicPersonalitiesIndian DanceClassical Dance forms in India – Odissi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniattay, Sattriya, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi Folk DancesModern Dance in IndiaTheatreSanskrit TheatreFolk TheatreModern TheatrePersonalitiesPuppetry HistoryDifferent forms of Puppetry inPeople Associated with TheatresIndian Cinema andCircusBhakti & Sufi MovementLanguage & LiteratureIndian LanguageClassical LanguagesScheduled LanguagesIndian LiteratureReligious LiteratureSecular LiteratureFairs, Festivals and Craft Religious Festivals,SecularFestivals (States & UT’s)Art & CraftsScience & TechnologyAncient, Science & TechnologyMedieval Science & TechnologyFamous Personalities inAncient and Medieval IndiaPromotion and Preservation of Indian HeritageIndian Word Heritage Sites – Tangible & non-tangible heritage, Tentative listCultural Heritage SitesNatural Heritage SitesImportant InstitutionsMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIntroduction to Indian art (NCERT class 11th)Living Craft Traditions of India (NCERT class 12th)Indian Culture by Nitin SinghaniaCCRT - Art and CultureCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 17th August 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 328th August 2020FridayMODERN INDIA(PRE-CONGRESS PHASE)Fall of MughalsAdvent of Europeans Coming of EuropeansStruggle among EuropeansRise of East India CompanyIndia under East India Company’s RuleAdministrationPolitical policiesRegulating Act of 1773Pitt’s India Act 1784Charter acts of 1784, 1793, 1813,1833, 1853British Expansion policy: Doctrine of lapse, Subordinate alliance etc.Economic policies and their impactAgricultural policiesFamine policyForeign PoliciesSocial PoliciesEducation PoliciesReligious policiesIndian Kingdoms in 18th century: Marathas, Punjab,Mysore, Hyderabad etc.Socio - Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th CE India – Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj , etc.The Great Revolt of 1857Changes in Indian Administration after 1858 - GOI ACT 1858, Councils Act, 1861, 1892.Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to1885)Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsOur past III (Both part 1 & part 2 --NCERT class VIII)Themes in Indian History – III (NCERT Class XII)A brief History of Modern India – Spectrum PublicationStruggle for India’s Independence – Bipin ChandraCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 27th August 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 48th September 2020TuesdayMODERN INDIA(NATIONAL MOVEMENT)Foundation of the Indian National CongressNational movement (1885 - 1919)Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi MovementThe first phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist MovementThe Morley-Minto Reforms or the Indian Councils Act, 1909The Lucknow Pact (1916)The Home Rule MovementNational movement (1919 - 1939)Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India act, 1919The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation MovementThe Left MovementThe second phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist MovementAnti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29)Nehru Report, 1928The Lahore Session, 1929The Civil Disobedience Movement The Government of India Act, 1935Provincial Elections and Formation of popular Ministries in Provinces, 1937Freedom to Partition (1939 - 1947)The Second World War and the National MovementThe August Offer 1940The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41The Cripps Proposal, 1942The Quit India Movement, I942Subhash Bose and Indian National ArmyRajagopalachari Formula & Desai Liaqat PlanWavell Plan and Simla Conference 1945General Elections in India, 1945Naval Mutiny: 1946The Indian Independence Act, 1947Other DimensionsTribal MovementsPeasants MovementDalit MovementsWomen movementRole of Press and PublicationsRole of Business groupsMiscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys etc.Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsOur past III (Both part 1 & part 2 --NCERT class VIII)Themes in Indian History – III (NCERT Class XII)A brief History of Modern India – Spectrum PublicationStruggle for India’s Independence – Bipin ChandraCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 7th September 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 517th September 2020ThursdayGEOGRAPHY(WORLD GEOGRAPHY)Physical Geography of the worldOrigin and evolution of Universe Solar systemGeological History of the EarthGeological Time scale Latitude and Longitude including important Parallels and MeridiansMotions of the Earth and their effects Inclination of the Earth’s Axis and its effectsLocal and Standard Time and the International Date Line, CalendarEclipses - Solar, LunarGeomorphology Interior structure of the earthRockLandform Development First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory)Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms)Internal forces & their impact - Volcanoes, Earthquakes,Folding, Faulting, IsostasyExternal forces & their impact - Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developedClimatology Structure, Composition of atmosphereWeather & ClimateHeat & temperatureInsolationHeat BudgetDistribution of temperatureTemperature InversionPressure and Pressure beltsWinds Planetary windsSeasonal winds Local windsPrecipitation-Forms & Types, Distribution of rainfallAir MassesCyclones and anti-cyclonesWorld Climatic regionsOceanography Bottom relief FeaturesOcean waves, currents, tides & TsunamisTemperature distributionSalinity distributionMarine resourcesBiogeographySoils ClassificationDistributionErosion & ConservationBiomesWorld Economic and Human Geography:Natural resources and mineral resources and distribution of key natural resources across the worldAgriculture and agro-climatic regionsIndustry and location factorsInfrastructureWorld Population, density & distribution, races & tribes,settlements & migration Continents - Major physical features, natural resourcesMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsFundamentals of Physical Geography (NCERT Class XI)Fundamentals of Human Geography (NCERT Class XII)Goh Cheng Leong - Certificate Physical and Human GeographyMapping - WorldCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 16th September 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 610th October 2020SaturdayGEOGRAPHY(INDIAN GEOGRAPHY)Physical Geography of IndiaLocationLatitudeLongitudePhysiographic division of IndiaNorthern MountainsPlains of IndiaPeninsular Plateau Islands of IndiaDrainage SystemHimalayan Drainage SystemPeninsular Drainage System Other small river systemIndian ClimateSpatial and temporal distribution of temperature & pressureWinds RainfallIndian MonsoonMechanismOnset VariabilityRainfall distributionClimatic Regions of IndiaSoils Classification of SoilsProblems of Soil and ConservationIndian Flora & FaunForests and their distributionForest ConservationFaunaIndian Economic and Human GeographyAgriculture typology and major Crops grown in IndiaAgro-Climatic RegionsLand Reforms and Land use patternAnimal Husbandry, Fisheries and AquacultureWater Resources- Availability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and interlinking of riversMineral Resources- classification and distributionEnergy Resources- conventional and non-conventional resourcesPopulation and Growth trends - density, sex ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in IndiaRural and Urban Settlements- types and patternsIndustries- types and their locational factorsTransport and Communication -railways, highways, inlandwater transport, shipping and sea-ports, air transportMap Based Questions from India (Location of state, city,river, lakes, important places including Ramsar sites,Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries and NationalParks)Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndia Physical Environment (NCERT Class XI)India - People and Economy (NCERT Class XII)Mapping – IndiaCurrent Events (1st June 2020 2020 – 9th October 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 717th October 2020SaturdayFULL GS 1 PRELIMS (Revision of GS Test 1 – 6)Revision of Subject wise GS Tests 1 to 6)Sources Mentioned for GS Tests 1 – 6Current Events (1st June 2020 – 16th October 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 826th October 2020MondayPOLITYConstitutionalismHistorical UnderpinningsEvolution & Making of the ConstitutionFeatures and Significant ProvisionsPolitical systemsDemocratic & Non-DemocraticParliamentary & PresidentialUnitary & FederalDirect and RepresentativeRepublic and Monarchy etc.The PreambleThe Union and its TerritoryCitizenshipFundamental RightsDirective PrinciplesFundamental DutiesAmendment of ConstitutionBasic Structure of the ConstitutionEmergency ProvisionsCentral GovernmentPresident of IndiaVice President of IndiaPrime ministerCentral Council of Ministers, ParliamentState GovernmentGovernorChief MinisterState Council of MinistersState LegislatureJudiciarySupreme CourtHigh CourtsSubordinate CourtsIndian FederalismCentre-State RelationsInter-state RelationsLocal GovernmentPanchayati RajLocal Urban GovernmentMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndian Constitution at Work (NCERT Class XI)LAXMIKANTH – Indian PolityCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 25th October 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 94th November 2020WednesdayPOLITYOther DimensionsOfficial LanguagePublic ServicesTribunalsSpecial provisions for SCs, STs, BCs, Minorities & Anglo-IndiansRights and liabilities of the GovernmentAuthoritative text in Hindi LanguageAnti-defection lawPolitical dimensionsMinistries and Departments of the GovernmentPressure groupsElections & political partiesRepresentation of People's ActElection ProcessGovernanceTransparency & AccountabilityRTICitizen’s Chartere-GovernanceConstitutional BodiesElection CommissionUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)State Public Service Commission (SPSC)Finance CommissionCAGAttorney general of IndiaAdvocate general of IndiaSpecial officer for Linguistic MinoritiesNational Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)National Commission for Backward Castes (NCBC) etc.Non-Constitutional BodiesNITI Aayog, NHRC, SHRC, CIC, SIC, CVC, CBI, Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc.Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndian Constitution at Work (NCERT Class XI)LAXMIKANTH – Indian PolityCurrent Events (1st June 2020 –3rd November 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 1013th November 2020FridayPOLITYInternational InstitutionsUN, World Bank, IMF, WIPO, ADB, BRICS ernment SchemesMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndian Constitution at Work (NCERT Class XI)LAXMIKANTH – Indian PolityCurrent Events (1st June 2020 2020 – 12th November 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 1120th November 2020FridayFULL GS 2 PRELIMS (Revision of GS Tests 8-10)Revision of Subject-wise GS Tests 8-10Sources Mentioned for GS Tests 8-10Current Events (1st June 2020 – 19th November 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 1229th November 2020SundayECONOMYNational Income Accounting:DefinitionConcepts: GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto incomeMeasurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflatorDebates around GDP and other indicesMoney and BankingMoneyDefinitionFunctions and significanceEvolution of MoneyMoney supply in India and factors affecting itBankingNeed of banksFunctionCommercial BanksCentral Bank:ImportanceFunctionsStructureMonetary PolicyPolicy tools, (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)Banking ReformsCapital Markets & Money MarketsBasic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt InstrumentsPrimary market and Secondary markets etc.Inflation and EmploymentInflationDefinitionInflationary Gap and Inflationary processInflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation,Causes of InflationInflation Control measuresUnemploymentTypes of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, CyclicalNature of Unemployment in IndiaGovernment budgeting and Fiscal PolicyBudgetingEvolution of BudgetingInstitutions and LawsThe Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account,Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc.,Weaknesses in the Budgetary ProcessFiscal PolicyPublic Finance - Role and Importance,Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-DevelopmentPublic Revenue Sources of RevenueTaxesClassification - Direct and Indirect, Specific and Ad ValoremSocial and Economic Objectives of TaxesPublic DebtDeficit FinancingMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndian Economic Development (NCERT Class XI)RAMESH SINGH – Indian EconomyCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 28th November 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 138th December 2020TuesdayECONOMYExternal Sector and Currency Exchange rateBalance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, ConvertibilityFDI, FII -- issues, challenges etc.Foreign Trade of IndiaTrade PolicyProduct wise tradeRegion wise tradeSubsidy boxesWTO related issuesand IndiaIntellectual Property RightsInternational Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose andObjectives, Organization and Functions, Working andEvaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's,Reforms etc.,World BankBilateral and Regional CooperationAgriculture:Recent trends in Agriculture SectorCropping System and Pattern;Agricultural Marketing and ReformsAgricultural Research;Sustainable Agriculture;Animal HusbandryPDSFarm distress and government initiativesIndustrial Sector:Industrial PoliciesLicensingMSMELabour ReformsCompanies ActMake in India, Skill IndiaChallenges in Industrial developmentOrganised and unorganised sectorPPPInvestment modelsInitiatives by the ernment policies Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issuesrelated to planningEconomic Policies till 1991Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and GlobalisationInfrastructure: IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc.Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndian Economic Development (NCERT Class XI)RAMESH SINGH – Indian EconomyCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 7th December 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 1417th December 2020ThursdayECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTEcology and Functions of an ecosystemTerrestrial ecosystemsAquatic ecosystemsEnvironmental pollutionPollutantsAir pollutionWater PollutionSoil PollutionNoise PollutionRadioactive pollutionE-WasteSolid WasteBioremediationBiodiversityBasic ConceptsPlant and Animal DiversityMarine OrganismsThreat to BiodiversityProtected Area Network: National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved and protected forests, Conservation and community reserves, Village and panchayat Forests, Private protected areas, Conservation areasBiodiversity Conservation effortsIndian Biodiversity ad conservation effortsBioprospectingBiosafetyBiopiracyMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsICSE Environmental Studies - Class X(2018 edition – S.Chand Publications)Biology – NCERT 12th – Unit 4Shankar IAS – EnvironmentCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 16th December 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 1527th December 2020SundayECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTEnvironmental problems:Climate ChangeAcidificationEutrophicationOzone DepletionMitigation StrategiesIndia and Climate ChangeConservation efforts: India and WorldInstitutional and Organizational mechanismsEnvironmental Acts and PoliciesEnvironmental conventionsSustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact AssessmentMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsICSE Environmental Studies - Class X(2018 edition – S.Chand Publications)Biology – NCERT 12th – Unit 4Shankar IAS – EnvironmentCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 26th December 2020)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 165th January 2021TuesdaySCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYS&T in IndiaHistorical Perspective Science and Planning S&T Policies in Independent India S&T Infrastructure in India Department of Science and Technology Earth Sciences Weather Forecasting and Climate Research in India Seismology ResearchOcean Development Natural DisastersEnergy Types of Energy Resources Fossil Fuels Renewable Sources and their Development in India Nuclear Science Radioactivity Radioisotopes Nuclear Power Applications of Nuclear S&T Safety Issues Nuclear Weapons India’s Nuclear Science Programme Particle Physics Information Technology Electronics Computers The Internet Computer Security Telecommunication India and Info-Tech Artificial Intelligence Robots and Robotics Fibre Optics Computer- and IT-Related Terms and Products Lasers Principles and Types Applications Basic Science Industry Defence Nuclear Energy Health and Medical Care Laser Technology in India Superconductivity What is Superconductivity Uses and Applications Research in India Nanotechnology Understanding Nanotechnology Approaches in Nanotechnology Applications Implications and Various Concerns Nanotechnology in India Nano Mission Astronomy and Space Research Astronomy and its Importance The Origin and Development of the Universe Accelerating Expansion of the Universe The Objects in the Universe Observing the Universe Space Exploration Elements of Space Research and Technology Major Space Probes India’s Space Programme India’s Space Ventures Space Applications Milestones in India’s Space Ventures Space-Industry Partnership in India Export Promotion International Cooperation in Space Space Garbage and Dealing with it Defence Research and Technology Weapon Innovations of Note Defence R&D in India Health and Medicine Disease-Causing Agents Infectious Diseases Non-Infectious or Degenerative Diseases Deficiency Diseases Allergies Cancer Recent Life Style Concerns Health Policies and Programmes in India Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy Genetics What is Genetics?Physical Basis of Heredity Chemical Basis of Heredity Gene Mapping Genome Analysis and Human Genetics Biotechnology What is Biotechnology Biotechnology Techniques Genetic EngineeringDNA Fingerprinting Cloning Artificial Insemination and Embryo Stem Cell Technology Applications of Biotechnology Biotech Research in India Patents and Biotechnology Applications of S&T Agriculture and Rural Development Basic Resources of Agriculture Environment-Friendly Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture S&T Advancements in Agricultural Produce in India Genetically Modified Crops:Biosafety and Regulation Animal Husbandry Agriculture in Special Areas Climate-Smart Agriculture Research, Education, Transfer of Technology in India S&T and Rural Development in India Industry Major R&D Infrastructure in IndiaContribution of CSIR Intellectual Property Rights Comments on the National IPR PolicyMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsNCERTs:Class VI to Class X Class XI – Chemistry: Unit 14 Class XI – Biology: Units 4 & 5 Class XII – Chemistry: Unit 16Class XII – Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10 Current Affairs Science reporter News papersCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 4th January 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 1712th January 2021TuesdayFULL GS 3 PRELIMS (Revision of GS Tests 12 -16)Revision of Subject-wise GS Tests 12-16Sources mentioned for GS Tests 12-16Current Events (1st June 2020 – 11th January 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsBREAKTHROUGH ROUNDGS TEST 1816th February 2021TuesdayANCIENT & MEDIEVAL INDIA and ART & CULTUREAncient HistoryPrehistoric periodPaleolithicMesolithicNeolithicChalcolithicHarappan / Indus Valley CivilizationVedic AgeEarly Vedic periodLater Vedic periodMahajanapadas & Rise of MagadhReligious ReformsIranian & Macedonian InvasionMauryan Age Post Mauryan AgeIndo Greek InvasionIndo-GreeksParthiansShakaKushanasIndo-SassanianSungasKanvasSatavahanasGuptas Age Sangam AgeRegional KingdomsPost Guptas AgeHarshavardhanaPallavaChalukyaMedieval HistoryTriparty Struggle PrathiharasPalasChola EmpireTurkish conquest of IndiaGhaznavidMuhammad GhuriRajput statesDelhi sultanateSlave dynastyThe KhaljisThe TughlaqsThe SayyidsThe LodhisMughal empire (Including later Mughals)Maratha ConfederacySouthern DynastiesHoysalas YadavasKakatiyasVijaynagaraBahmani KingdomRegional kingdomsReligious MovementsBhakti MovementSufi Movement(Brief History, Salient Features, Social, Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions of all the above)Art & CultureArchitectureCave ArchitectureTemple ArchitectureIndo-Islamic ArchitectureModern Architecture( Under Indus Valley Civilization, The Mauryan Architecture, The Sungas, Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, Post Guptas, Delhi-Sultanate, Mughals etc)Sculpture -- Indian Sculpture and Different schools of ArtIndian PaintingsPre historic painting & Cave paintingsMural PaintingsMiniature Paintings - Pala School, Rajput Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Hill paintings etc.Folk PaintingsModern Indian Paintings Personalities AssociatedReligion HinduismJainismBuddhismIslamChristianityZoroastrianismJudaismPhilosophySix Schools of PhilosophyAjivikaLokayata etc.Indian MusicClassical MusicHindustani MusicCarnatic MusicFolk Music TraditionModern MusicPersonalitiesIndian DanceClassical Dance forms in India – Odissi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniattay, Sattriya, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi Folk DancesModern Dance in IndiaTheatreSanskrit TheatreFolk TheatreModern TheatrePersonalitiesPuppetry HistoryDifferent forms of Puppetry inPeople Associated with TheatresIndian Cinema and CircusBhakti & Sufi MovementLanguage & LiteratureIndian LanguageClassical LanguagesScheduled LanguagesIndian LiteratureReligious LiteratureSecular LiteratureFairs, Festivals and Craft -Religious Festivals, Secular Festivals (States & UT’s), Art & CraftsScience & TechnologyAncient, Science & TechnologyMedieval Science & TechnologyFamous Personalities inAncient and Medieval IndiaPromotion and Preservation of Indian HeritageIndian Word Heritage Sites – Tangible & non-tangible heritage, Tentative listCultural Heritage SitesNatural Heritage SitesImportant InstitutionsMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsAncient HistoryOld NCERTAncient India – R S SharmaMedieval India – Satish ChandraNew NCERTOur pasts – IOur pasts – IIThemes – IThemes – IITamilNadu History Textbook - Class XIArt & CultureIntroduction to Indian art (NCERT class 11th)Living Craft Traditions of India (NCERT class 12th)Indian Culture by Nitin SinghaniaCCRT - Art and CultureCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 15th February 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 1923rd February 2021TuesdayMODERN INDIAFall of MughalsAdvent of Europeans Coming of EuropeansStruggle among EuropeansRise of East India CompanyIndia under East India Company’s RuleAdministrationPolitical policiesRegulating Act of 1773Pitt’s India Act 1784Charter acts of 1784, 1793, 1813,1833, 1853British Expansion policy: Doctrine of lapse, Subordinate alliance etc.Economic policies and their impactAgricultural policiesFamine policyForeign PoliciesSocial PoliciesEducation PoliciesReligious policiesIndian Kingdoms in 18th century: Marathas, Punjab,Mysore, Hyderabad etc.Socio - Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th CE India – Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj, etc.The Great Revolt of 1857Changes in Indian Administration after 1858 - GOI ACT 1858, Councils Act, 1861, 1892.Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to1885)Foundation of the Indian National CongressNational movement (1885 - 1919)Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi MovementThe first phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist MovementThe Morley-Minto Reforms or the Indian Councils Act, 1909The Lucknow Pact (1916)The Home Rule MovementNational movement (1919 - 1939)Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India act, 1919The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation MovementThe Left MovementThe second phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist MovementAnti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29)Nehru Report, 1928The Lahore Session, 1929The Civil Disobedience Movement The Government of India Act, 1935Provincial Elections and Formation of popular Ministries in Provinces, 1937Freedom to Partition (1939 - 1947)The Second World War and the National MovementThe August Offer 1940The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41The Cripps Proposal, 1942The Quit India Movement, I942Subhash Bose and Indian National ArmyRajagopalachari Formula & Desai Liaqat PlanWavell Plan and Simla Conference 1945General Elections in India, 1945Naval Mutiny: 1946The Indian Independence Act, 1947Other DimensionsTribal MovementsPeasants MovementDalit MovementsWomen movementRole of Press and PublicationsRole of Business groupsMiscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys etc.Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsOur past III (Both part 1 & part 2 --NCERT class VIII)Themes in Indian History – III (NCERT Class XII)A brief History Of Modern India – Spectrum PublicationStruggle for India’s Independence – Bipin ChandraCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 22nd February 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 202nd March 2021TuesdayGEOGRAPHYPhysical Geography of the worldOrigin and evolution of Universe Solar systemGeological History of the EarthGeological Time scale Latitude and Longitude including important Parallels and MeridiansMotions of the Earth and their effects Inclination of the Earth’s Axis and its effectsLocal and Standard Time and the International Date Line, CalendarEclipses - Solar, LunarGeomorphology Interior structure of the earthRockLandform Development First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory)Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms)Internal forces & their impact - Volcanoes, Earthquakes,Folding, Faulting, IsostasyExternal forces & their impact - Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developedClimatology Structure, Composition of atmosphereWeather & ClimateHeat & temperatureInsolationHeat BudgetDistribution of temperatureTemperature InversionPressure and Pressure beltsWinds Planetary windsSeasonal winds Local windsPrecipitation-Forms & Types, Distribution of rainfallAir MassesCyclones and anti-cyclonesWorld Climatic regionsOceanography Bottom relief FeaturesOcean waves, currents, tides & TsunamisTemperature distributionSalinity distributionMarine resourcesBiogeographySoils ClassificationDistributionErosion & ConservationBiomesWorld Economic and Human Geography:Natural resources and mineral resources and distribution of key natural resources across the worldAgriculture and agro-climatic regionsIndustry and location factorsInfrastructureWorld Population, density & distribution, races & tribes,settlements & migration Continents - Major physical features, natural resourcesPhysical Geography of IndiaLocationLatitudeLongitudePhysiographic division of IndiaNorthern MountainsPlains of IndiaPeninsular Plateau Islands of IndiaDrainage SystemHimalayan Drainage SystemPeninsular Drainage SystemOther small river systemIndian ClimateSpatial and temporal distribution of temperature & pressureWinds RainfallIndian MonsoonMechanismOnset VariabilityRainfall distributionClimatic Regions of IndiaSoils Classification of SoilsProblems of Soil and ConservationIndian Flora & FaunForests and their distributionForest ConservationFaunaIndian Economic and Human GeographyAgriculture typology and major Crops grown in IndiaAgro-Climatic RegionsLand Reforms and Land use patternAnimal Husbandry, Fisheries and AquacultureWater Resources- Availability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and interlinking of riversMineral Resources- classification and distributionEnergy Resources- conventional and non-conventional resourcesPopulation and Growth trends - density, sex ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in IndiaRural and Urban Settlements- types and patternsIndustries- types and their locational factorsTransport and Communication -railways, highways, inlandwater transport, shipping and sea-ports, air transportMap Based Questions from India (Location of state, city,river, lakes, important places including Ramsar sites,Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries and NationalParks)Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsFundamentals of Physical Geography (NCERT Class XI)Fundamentals of Human Geography (NCERT Class XII)Goh Cheng Leong - Certificate Physical and Human GeographyIndia Physical Environment (NCERT Class XI)India - People and Economy (NCERT Class XII)Mapping – India & World Current Events (1st June 2020 – 1st March 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 219th March 2021TuesdayFULL GS 1 PRELIMS (Revision of GS Tests 18-20)Revision of Subject wise GS Tests (18-20)Sources Mentioned for GS Tests 18-20Current Events (1st June 2020 – 8th March 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 2216th March 2021TuesdayPOLITYConstitutionalismHistorical UnderpinningsEvolution & Making of the ConstitutionFeatures and Significant ProvisionsPolitical systemsDemocratic & Non-DemocraticParliamentary & PresidentialUnitary & FederalDirect and RepresentativeRepublic and Monarchy etc.The PreambleThe Union and its TerritoryCitizenshipFundamental RightsDirective PrinciplesFundamental DutiesAmendment of ConstitutionBasic Structure of the ConstitutionEmergency ProvisionsCentral GovernmentPresident of IndiaVice President of IndiaPrime ministerCentral Council of Ministers, ParliamentState GovernmentGovernorChief MinisterState Council of MinistersState LegislatureJudiciarySupreme CourtHigh CourtsSubordinate CourtsMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndian Constitution at Work (NCERT Class XI)LAXMIKANTH – Indian PolityCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 15th March 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 2323rd March 2021TuesdayPOLITYCentral GovernmentPresident of IndiaVice President of IndiaPrime ministerCentral Council of Ministers, ParliamentState GovernmentGovernorChief MinisterState Council of MinistersState LegislatureJudiciarySupreme CourtHigh CourtsSubordinate CourtsIndian FederalismCentre-State RelationsInter-state RelationsLocal GovernmentPanchayati RajLocal Urban GovernmentOther DimensionsOfficial LanguagePublic ServicesTribunalsSpecial provisions for SCs, STs, BCs, Minorities & Anglo-IndiansRights and liabilities of the GovernmentAuthoritative text in Hindi LanguageAnti-defection lawPolitical dimensionsMinistries and Departments of the GovernmentPressure groupsElections & political partiesRepresentation of People's ActElection ProcessGovernanceTransparency & AccountabilityRTICitizen’s Chartere-GovernanceConstitutional BodiesElection CommissionUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)State Public Service Commission (SPSC)Finance CommissionCAGAttorney general of IndiaAdvocate general of IndiaSpecial officer for Linguistic MinoritiesNational Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)National Commission for Backward Castes (NCBC) etc.Non-Constitutional BodiesNITI Aayog, NHRC, SHRC, CIC, SIC, CVC, CBI, Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc.International InstitutionsUN, World Bank, IMF, WIPO, ADB, BRICS etc.Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndian Constitution at Work (NCERT Class XI)LAXMIKANTH – Indian PolityCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 22nd March 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 2430th March 2021 TuesdayFULL GS 2 PRELIMS (Revision of GS Tests 22 & 23)Revision of Subject wise GS Tests 22 & 23Sources Mentioned for GS Tests 22 & 23Current Events (1st June 2020 – 29th March 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 256th April 2021TuesdayECONOMYNational Income Accounting:DefinitionConcepts: GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto incomeMeasurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflatorDebates around GDP and other indicesMoney and BankingMoneyDefinitionFunctions and significanceEvolution of MoneyMoney supply in India and factors affecting itBankingNeed of banksFunctionCommercial BanksCentral Bank:ImportanceFunctionsStructureMonetary PolicyPolicy tools, (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)Banking ReformsCapital Markets & Money MarketsBasic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt InstrumentsPrimary market and Secondary markets etc.Inflation and EmploymentInflationDefinitionInflationary Gap and Inflationary processInflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation,Causes of InflationInflation Control measuresUnemploymentTypes of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, CyclicalNature of Unemployment in IndiaGovernment budgeting and Fiscal PolicyBudgetingEvolution of BudgetingInstitutions and LawsThe Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account,Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc.,Weaknesses in the Budgetary ProcessFiscal PolicyPublic Finance - Role and Importance,Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-DevelopmentPublic Revenue Sources of RevenueTaxesClassification - Direct and Indirect, Specific and Ad ValoremSocial and Economic Objectives of TaxesPublic DebtDeficit Financing6. External Sector and Currency Exchange rateBalance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, ConvertibilityFDI, FII -- issues, challenges etc.Foreign Trade of IndiaTrade PolicyProduct wise tradeRegion wise tradeSubsidy boxesWTO related issuesand IndiaIntellectual Property Rights7. International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc.,World BankBilateral and Regional CooperationAgriculture:Recent trends in Agriculture SectorCropping System and Pattern;Agricultural Marketing and ReformsAgricultural Research;Sustainable Agriculture;Animal HusbandryPDSFarm distress and government initiativesIndustrial Sector:Industrial PoliciesLicensingMSMELabour ReformsCompanies ActMake in India, Skill IndiaChallenges in Industrial developmentOrganised and unorganised sectorPPPInvestment modelsInitiatives by the ernment policies Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issuesrelated to planningEconomic Policies till 1991Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and GlobalisationInfrastructure: IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc.Mains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsIndian Economic Development (NCERT Class XI)RAMESH SINGH – Indian EconomyCurrent Events (1st June 2020 –5th April 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 2613th April 2021 TuesdayECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTEcology and Functions of an ecosystemTerrestrial ecosystemsAquatic ecosystemsEnvironmental problems:Climate ChangeAcidificationEutrophicationOzone DepletionMitigation StrategiesIndia and Climate ChangeEnvironmental pollutionPollutantsAir pollutionWater PollutionSoil PollutionNoise PollutionRadioactive pollutionE-WasteSolid WasteBioremediationBiodiversityBasic ConceptsPlant and Animal DiversityMarine OrganismsThreat to BiodiversityProtected Area Network: National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved and protected forests, Conservation and community reserves, Village and panchayat Forests, Private protected areas, Conservation areasBiodiversity Conservation effortsIndian Biodiversity ad conservation effortsBioprospectingBiosafetyBiopiracyConservation efforts: India and WorldInstitutional and Organizational mechanismsEnvironmental Acts and PoliciesEnvironmental conventionsSustainable development Environmental Monitoring and Impact AssessmentMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsICSE Environmental Studies - Class X(2018 edition – S.Chand Publications)Biology – NCERT 12th – Unit 4Shankar IAS – EnvironmentCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 12th April 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 2720th April 2021TuesdaySCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYS&T in IndiaHistorical Perspective Science and Planning S&T Policies in Independent India S&T Infrastructure in India Department of Science and Technology Earth Sciences Weather Forecasting and Climate Research in India Seismology ResearchOcean Development Natural DisastersEnergy Types of Energy Resources Fossil Fuels Renewable Sources and their Development in India Nuclear Science Radioactivity Radioisotopes Nuclear Power Applications of Nuclear S&T Safety Issues Nuclear Weapons India’s Nuclear Science Programme Particle Physics Information Technology Electronics Computers The Internet Computer Security Telecommunication India and Info-Tech Artificial Intelligence Robots and Robotics Fibre Optics Computer- and IT-Related Terms and Products Lasers Principles and Types Applications Basic Science Industry Defence Nuclear Energy Health and Medical Care Laser Technology in India Superconductivity What is Superconductivity Uses and Applications Research in India Nanotechnology Understanding Nanotechnology Approaches in Nanotechnology Applications Implications and Various Concerns Nanotechnology in India Nano Mission.Astronomy and Space Research Astronomy and its Importance The Origin and Development of the Universe Accelerating Expansion of the Universe The Objects in the Universe Observing the Universe Space Exploration Elements of Space Research and Technology Major Space Probes India’s Space Programme India’s Space Ventures Space Applications Milestones in India’s Space Ventures Space-Industry Partnership in India Export Promotion International Cooperation in Space Space Garbage and Dealing with it Defence Research and Technology Weapon Innovations of Note Defence R&D in India Health and Medicine Disease-Causing Agents Infectious Diseases Non-Infectious or Degenerative Diseases Deficiency Diseases Allergies Cancer Recent Life Style Concerns Health Policies and Programmes in India Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy Genetics What is Genetics?Physical Basis of Heredity Chemical Basis of Heredity Gene Mapping Genome Analysis and Human Genetics Biotechnology What is Biotechnology Biotechnology Techniques Genetic EngineeringDNA Fingerprinting Cloning Artificial Insemination and Embryo Stem Cell Technology Applications of Biotechnology Biotech Research in India Patents and Biotechnology Applications of S&T Agriculture and Rural Development Basic Resources of Agriculture Environment-Friendly Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture S&T Advancements in Agricultural Produce in India Genetically Modified Crops:Biosafety and Regulation Animal Husbandry Agriculture in Special Areas Climate-Smart Agriculture Research, Education, Transfer of Technology in India S&T and Rural Development in India Industry Major R&D Infrastructure in IndiaContribution of CSIR Intellectual Property Rights Comments on the National IPR PolicyMains Self Study Test (10 Questions) - Based on Above TopicsNCERT:Class VI to Class X Class XI – Chemistry: Unit 14 Class XI – Biology: Units 4 & 5 Class XII – Chemistry: Unit 16Class XII – Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10 Current Affairs Science reporter News papersCurrent Events (1st June 2020 – 19th April 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 2827th April 2021TuesdayFULL GS 3 PRELIMS (Revision of GS Tests 25-27)Revision of Subject wise GS Tests 25-27Sources mentioned for Subject-wise GS Tests 25-27Current Events (1st June 2020 – 26th April 2021)Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 293rd May 2021MondayIndia Year Book 2021(Current Affairs: June 2020 – 2nd May 2021)Current Affairs Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsGS TEST 308th May 2021SaturdayEconomic Survey 2020-21, Budget 2021-22, Yearlong Current Affairs(Current Affairs: June 2020 – 7th May 2021)Current Affairs Sources: INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS I-CANINSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZINSIGHTS REVISION THROUGH MCQsSIMULATION ROUND (Mimics UPSC Prelims Exam)GS TEST 3113th May 2021ThursdayComplete SyllabusGS TEST 3218th May 2021TuesdayComplete SyllabusGS TEST 3323rd May 2021SundayComplete SyllabusGS TEST 3429th May 2021SaturdayComplete SyllabusGS TEST 354th June 2021FridayComplete SyllabusGS TEST 3610th June 2021ThursdayComplete Syllabus GS TEST 3716th June 2021WednesdayComplete SyllabusGS TEST 3822nd June 2021TuesdayComplete SyllabusTotal Number of Tests: 3838 GS [ 14 Essential + 10 Breakthrough + 8 Simulation + 6 Revision Tests] Essential round (GS Tests 1 to 17) Revision Tests [ GS Tests 7, 11 & 17]Breakthrough round (GS Tests 18 to 30) Revision Tests [ GS Tests 21,24,28] + 1 Test on India Year Book 2021 & 1 Test on Economic Survey 2020 -21 & Budget 2021& Yearlong Current AffairsPlease note: Test on India Year Book, Economic Survey & Budget and 8 tests of simulation rounds are common for both Subject wise and textbook based prelims Test SeriesMedium: English / Hindi(GS only)Mode: Online & OfflineInclusions: INSTA Preparatory Classes starts from 1st June 2020 Discussion Class for each test 10 Mains Questions with Synopsis INSTA 30 Current Affairs and INSTA Value-added Material (Soft Copy)Our coveted INSTA 75 days Revision Plan 2021 which will be released later in the Month of March 2021(tentatively) exclusively for prelims preparation will be aligned to Textbook based prelims test series 2021 and Subject-wise prelims test series 2021Note on Sources Mentioned:In all cases except otherwise specifically mentioned we will follow New NCERTsEconomy: 10th Edition of Ramesh Singh will be referred. Modern India: Refer to either Latest edition of Spectrum Publication or Struggle for India’s Independence – Bipin Chandra.Current Affairs: We will be covering previous 10 days of Current Affairs from multiple sources. However, depending on the importance and need, we may cover current affairs of previous months’ too.Map Based Questions: We suggest students to complete an exercise of Map work of all important political and physical geography. Emphasis should be on political and physical maps of places in news.In due course of time we will compile the important places in news and how to practice map-based questions on them.Other parts of the syllabus:?(National Parks/Biosphere Reserves etc. + Regional and International bodies + Tribes of India): We will share a break-up plan and resources to study and attempt this part of the syllabus in due time.?CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Subject-wise Prelims Test Series 2021Fee: Rs. 7000/-Old Subscriber Offer: 20% discount-5461012636500Disclaimer: Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable in nature in all circumstancesINSIGHTSIAS material will be for the individual student use only and copyright protected (only softcopy will be provided)Any violation of copyright law if observed, enrolment to the test series will be cancelled ................
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