| 1. | 09.07.2017 (Sunday) | - World History - I
- Concepts in Geography
- Society
| World History - History of the world will include events from 18th century to World War – I
Concepts in Geography - Salient features of world's physical geography.
- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geograpical 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 changes.
Society - Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
- Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
- Effects of globalization on Indian society .
- Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
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| 2. | 16.07.2017 (Sunday) | - Indian Polity – I
- International Relations-I
- Social Justice
| Indian 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
International Relations India and its neighborhood- relations. Social Justice - 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, institutional and other stakeholders
- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance 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
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| 3. | 23.07.2017 (Sunday) | - Indian Economy-I
- Science and Technology
- Disaster Management
| Agriculture - 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 related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
- Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
Science and Technology - Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life (from December 2013 to October 2014)
- 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.
Disaster Management - Disaster and disaster management.
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| 4. | 30.07.2017 (Sunday) | - Ethics, integrity and aptitude-I
- Case Study
| Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude - 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 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, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
- Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance
- Case study on above issue
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| 5 | 06.08.2017 (Sunday) | - World History - II
- Indian Geography
- Modern Indian History
- Indian Heritage and Culture
| World History - History of the world will include events from World War – I
Indian Geography - Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
Indian Heritage and Culture - Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Modern Indian History - Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
- The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country
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| 6. | 13.08.2017 (Sunday) | - International Relations – II
- Indian Polity - II
- Governance
| International 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.
Indian Polity - II - Parliament and State Legislatures 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 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
Governance - Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;
- Citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
- Role of civil services in a democracy
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| 7. | 20.08.2017 (Sunday) | - Internal Security
- Indian Economy-II
- Environment and
- Biodiversity
| Internal 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 challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Indian Economy - Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
- Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
- Government Budgeting.
- Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
- Land reforms in India
- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
- Investment models.
Environment and Biodiversity - Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
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| 8. | 27.08.2017 (Sunday) | - Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
- Case Studies
| Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude - Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
- 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
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| 9. | 03.09.2017 (Sunday) | Paper – 1 (Forenoon) | Full Syllabus |
| 10. | 10.09.2017 (Sunday) | Paper-2 (Afternoon) | Full Syllabus |
| 11. | 16.09.2017 (Saturday) | - | ESSAY-1 |
| 12. | 17.09.2017 (Sunday) | Paper -3 (Forenoon) | Full Syllabus |
| 13. | 24.09.2017 (Sunday) | Paper- 4 (Afternoon) | Full Syllabus |
| 14. | 10.10.2017 (Tuesday) | - | ESSAY-2 |
| 15. | 12.10.2017 (Thursday) | Paper-1 (Forenoon) | Full Syllabus |
| 16. | 12.10.2017 (Thursday) | Paper – 2 (Afternoon) | Full Syllabus |
| 17. | 13.10.2017 (Friday) | Paper -3 (Forenoon) | Full Syllabus |
| 18. | 13.10.2017 (Friday) | Paper- 4 (Afternoon) | Full Syllabus |
| 19. | 14/10/2017 (Saturday) | Tamil Language | Full Syllabus |
| 20. | 14/10/2017 (Saturday) | English Language | Full Syllabus |
| 21. | 15/10/2017 (Sunday) | OPTIONAL Sociology History Public Admin Geography Tamil Literature | Paper – I (Full Syllabus) |
| 22. | 15/10/2017 (Sunday) | OPTIONAL Sociology History Public Admin Geography Tamil Literature | Paper – II (Full Syllabus) |