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1 IASBEE STUDY PLAN PRE IASBEE 40- DAYS INTENSIVE REVISION SERIES FOR UPSC PRELIMS- DATE DAY SUBJECT SYLLABUS FOR TESTS test + affairs(july-sep) affairs(july-sep) Different regulating and charter Acts and Laws of British India Era, Making/Salient Features of Constitution, Preamble + Polity Affairs of 3 months The Solar System, Theories related formation of universe, Motion of the Earth Rotation and Revolution, Latitudes and Longitudes Inclination of the Earth s Axis it s effect on seasons Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse and Tides and their significance Indian economy + affairs(july-sep) Basic concepts in Indian Economy Inflation: Definition, WPI, CPI, Measurement, and Causes. Monetary Policy Repo rate, RR and CRR Rate Cuts, Rupee Devaluation, Depreciation, Export and Import. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) Currency in Circulation vs. Reserve Money vs. Money Supply Fiscal Policy: Budget, difference between Full Budget and Vote on Account, Cut Motions: Policy Cut, Economy Cut, and Token Cut Tax Expenditure and Budgetary Policies. Fiscal Deficit and Account Deficit Ancient Indian Prehistoric India Indus Valley- society, economy, and culture- Contacts with other culturesfactors lead to the decline. Geographical distribution and characteristics of pastoral and farming society. Vedic society-vedic texts- change from Rig-Vedic to later Vedic phases, Religion, Upanishad, Political and social organization, Varna system and monarchy. Formation of the State and urbanization, from the Mahajanapadas to the Nandas.(Art and of same period) Ecology & Environment + Affairs(Julysep) Basic concept and components of Environment and Ecology: Basics of Ecology and ecosystem Bio-geo-chemical and ecological zone in India and world Environment degradation and pollution Conservation strategies Environmental governance Ecological parameters Physical and environmental parameters Important flora and fauna of India

2 IASBEE STUDY PLAN PRE Biodiversity Conservation Global conventions Science & Tech+ Affairs(July- Nov) General Science Key Concepts Space and Defense technology Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Energy, Recent Advancement in Science It, computers and basics of electromagnetism Nuclear technology, atomic energy and radioactivity Energy technology and thermodynamics Robotics and AI Medieval Test + affairs(oct-dec) Major dynasties, Political and Agrarian organization, Status of women, Extent of social mobility. The Arabs in Sind and the Ghaznavids. Cultural trends, , Religious circumstances significance of temples and monastic institutions Sankaracharya. Islam, Sufism. Art and architecture. Literature and Science. Delhi Sultanate under the Slave Rulers Invasions, administration, agrarian and economic measures. Muhammad Tuglug s innovations. Firuz Tughluq and the decline of the Delhi Sultanate. Urbanization and commerce, Spiritual movements, Literature, Architecture, Technological changes. The Union and its Territory, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Duties Amendment of the Constitution Indian Geography + Affairs(July- Sep) Location, latitude, longitude, time zone, Neighboring countries States and its position and the states on International boundaries, Important straits Physical features of India The Himalayas Geological Formation, Physiographic divisions, Climate, Vegetation, Soil and Biodiversity, Major passes Indian plains Geological Formation, Physiographic divisions, Climate, Vegetation, Soil and Biodiversity Peninsular Plateau Geological formation, Deccan plateau, Central highlands, Western and Eastern Ghats, Socio-econ Indian Desert Coastal plains and Islands

3 IASBEE STUDY PLAN PRE Modern Indian The Carnatic Wars, invasion of Bengal Mysore and its confrontation to British expansion: The three Anglo- Maratha Wars, Regulating and Pitt s India Acts Economic Impact of the British Raj: land revenue settlements Zamindari, Ryotwari, Mahalwari. Deindustrialization, Railways and commercialization of agriculture affairs(oct-dec) Geomorphology: Earth s movement, Earthquakes, volcanic activity Continental Drift Theory, Plate Tectonics Theory, Sea Floor Spreading, Interior of the earth, lithosphere Mass Movements of landforms, geographical landforms and their significance Rock system and Classification of Rocks Budget & Economic Survey Part-I Ancient Indian Full Budget Document +Economic Survey part-i Buddhism and Jainism- reasons for the spread. The Mauryan Empire- Ashoka- inscriptions, dhamma, culture, administration, and art Society of Post-Mauryan India, BC 200- AD 300- Evolution of Jatis. The Satavahanas and Peninsula. Sangam texts and society. Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians, Kushans, Kanishka-Contacts with the outer world. Different Religion- Bhagavatism, Saivism, Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana, Jainism and and art. The Guptas (The Golden age). Literature science, Arts, Economy, and society -Modification in the political organization of empire Ecology & Environment + Affairs(Oct-Dec) Imp. International treaties UN Conference on Environment and Development- CBD The Nagoya Protocol The Cartagena Protocol The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands CITES The National Focal Points for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Global Tiger Forum (GTF) Wide Fund for nature Science & Tech+ Affairs(Dec- April) Life science and Biotechnology like Cell, DNA and Genetics and DNA Technology: GMO, DNA Finger printing etc. Health and medicines : Antibodies, Vaccines and Diagnostics tools, Gene therapy, Personalized Medicine and Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell technology, Robotics surgery, Nano-medicine, Telemedicine Pharmaceutical sector, IPR, controversies and issues

4 IASBEE STUDY PLAN PRE Biotourism and issues Schemes and policies AGRICULTURE Plant breeding and genetic engineering GM Crops: advantages and disadvantages Medieval Test + affairs(jan-feb) Indian affairs(oct-jan) The 15th and early 16th Century: imp provincial dynasties, Vijayanagara Empire. The Lodhis, The Sur Empire and administration. imp movements: Kabir,Nanak and Bhakti Regional literature& Art and. Mughal Empire (Akbar): invasion, administrative measures, Policy of Sulh- I-Kul, Jagir and Mansab systems Jahangir, Shahjahan, and Aurangzeb: extension of Mughal empire in the Deccan; religious policies. Shivaji. Persian and regional literature. Religious idea: Abul Fazl Architecture, Painting, Economy: state of affairs of peasants and artisans, trade, trade with Europe. Social stratification and position of women. The decline, Reason behind. Maratha and Peshwas. The Afghans. Regional states. Sawai Jai Singh, astronomer. Basic Structure Parliamentary System Federal System Centre-State Relations/Inter-State Relations Emergency Provisions Special Status of J&K Special Provisions for Some States Panchayati Raj Urban Local Governments River systems Himalayan rivers, Peninsular rivers, River basins, Hydro-Power projects, Power plants and Major Dams, Regional development and planning,west flowing and east flowing rivers, Interlinking of rivers Climate Monsoon, Driving mechanism, Effects of La-Nino and El-Nino, Season, Cyclones Mineral and industries Distribution, industrial policies, Location factors, Issues and challenges of the industries, Industrial clutters Agriculture and allied sector Land utilization, Types of agriculture practices, Soils and Crops, Irrigation, Major irrigation projects, Land reforms, Government policies and schemes, Animal husbandry (livestock resources)

5 IASBEE STUDY PLAN PRE Indian economy + affairs(oct-dec) Sectors of Economy: Factors Responsible for the Location of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sector Industries in Various Parts of the (Including India). Primary Sector Model APMC Act and NAM Food Processing and Related Industries in India Pink Revolution in Food Processing Industry Land reforms in India National Land Records Modernization programme(nlrmp). Secondary (Industrial) Sector Index of Industrial Production (IIP) Indian Companies Act 2013 Tertiary (Service) Sector Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) Modern Indian Ecology & Environment + Affairs (Jan-April) India Year Book+ Survey Part-II affairs (Jan-April) Cultural and social changes during British rule: western education and modern thoughts, Indian Renaissance, religious and social reform movements, development of middle class intelligentsia, the vernacular press and its effects, the rise of modern literature. Early uprisings, The 1857 Revolt, reasons, character, course and result. Provisions in the Indian Constitution for Environmental Protection Salient Features of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act,1981 Salient Features of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 Salient features of Forest Conservation Act, 1980 Salient Features of Wildlife Protection Act,1972 Salient Features of Environment (Protection) Act,1986 Biological Diversity Act 2002 Coastal Regulation Zone Climatology Structure and composition of atmosphere Factors controlling temperature distribution Insolation and terrestrial radiation, heat budget Global warming and ozone layer Humidity and condensation, clouds, precipitation &precipitation mechanism Pressure belts Atmospheric circulation Winds Types of cyclones, formation, characteristics and impact Jet streams

6 IASBEE STUDY PLAN PRE th Test + affairs(march- April) Indian economy + affairs(jan-apr) Scheduled and Tribal Areas Election Commission Union Public Service Commission State Public Service Commission Finance Commission National Commission for SCs/STs Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities Comptroller and Auditor General of India Attorney General and Solicitor General of India Advocate General of the State Foreign Trade, Balance of Payments, Planning and Federalism Indian Economy: Growth, Development, and Employment. Investment Models. NITI Aayog: Indian Planning and Agenda Document Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). Financial Market: Money Market and Capital Market. Speculation, Hedging, Arbitrage and Investment. SEBI, Share and Stock Market NBFC s, Mutual Funds, Venture Capital Funds etc Recent Issues. Economy WTO, Trade Facilitation Agreement and Indian Stand. Bit-coin Modern Indian 4 th affairs (Jan-April) Freedom struggle: Growth of national consciousness; creation of Associations; Rise Indian National Congress and its Moderate stage; Swadeshi Movement; The development of Extremism and the split in Congress; The policy of Divide and Rule; Congress-League Pact of Gandhian thoughts and techniques of mass mobilization- Civil Disobedience, the Khilafat, Non-Cooperation, and Quit India Movement. The Revolutionaries: Subhash Chandra Bose, and the Indian National Army. The acts and their importance: 1909,1919 and 1935 Separatist movements: Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League; Partition and Independence The hydrosphere Bottom relief of ocean, Salinity and temp variation Ocean currents, deposit, resources Biosphere Major Biomes, Flora and fauna, International organization for biodiversity Conservation of Biodiversity Recent issues Economic geography Map work Places in news Indian Natural vegetation

7 IASBEE STUDY PLAN PRE Classification, Rainfall distribution, Wildlife sanctuaries, National Forest affairs(feb-apr) Policy, Biosphere reserve, National parks, Environmental issues, Red-listed species (in recent news) Economic infrastructure Transportation, Road(National Highways)- Rail- Air- Water(Major inland water ways) and its Significance, Power and energy sector Conventional and non-conventional energy, Energy conservation and crisis, Recent developments Human Geography Population, Recent census COMPREHENSIVE TEST COMPREHENSIVE TEST COMPREHENSIVE TEST DAILY TESTS AND & COMPREHENSIVE TESTS ON OUR WEBSITE. EVERYTHING IS FREE and THIS SERIES IS SUITABLE FOR PRELIMS ONLY. For any other information reach us :

HYDERABAD STUDY CIRCLE CIVILS PRELIMS (GS) - TEST SERIES SCHEDULE Ancient India I

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