IAS MAINS TEST SERIES 2020

GENERAL STUDIES – MODULE III

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Test No. Date Syllabus Test No. Date Syllabus

Test 1 November 13, 2020 GS Paper-I Test 5 December 23, 2020 GS Paper-I
GSM (MIII)-2001 (Friday) Full Syllabus Test GSM (MIII)-2005 (Wednesday) Mock Test

Test 2 November 23, 2020 GS Paper-II Test 6 December 23, 2020 GS Paper-II
GSM (MIII)-2002 (Monday) Full Syllabus Test GSM (MIII)-2006 (Wednesday) Mock Test

Test 3 December 03, 2020 GS Paper-III Test 7 December 24, 2020 GS Paper-III
GSM (MIII)-2003 (Thursday) Full Syllabus Test GSM (MIII)-2007 (Thursday) Mock Test

Test 4 December 13, 2020 GS Paper-IV Test 8 December 24, 2020 GS Paper-IV
GSM (MIII)-2004 (Sunday) Full Syllabus Test GSM (MIII)-2008 (Thursday) Mock Test

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 Test Schedule
Test No. (Code) Test Date Topics Covered
GS Paper-I Full Syllabus
Test 1 November 13, 2020
GSM (MIII)-2001 (Friday) z Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

z Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities,

issues

z The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.

z Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

z History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national

boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and
effect on the society.

z Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

z Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization,

their problems and their remedies.

z Effects of globalization on Indian society

z Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

z Salient features of world’s physical geography.

z 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)

z Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and

their location- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the
effects of such changes.

z Current affairs related to these topics

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 GS Paper-II Full Syllabus
Test 2 November 23, 2020
GSM (MIII)-2002 z Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
(Monday)
z 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.
z Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
z Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
z Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out
of these.
z 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.
z Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
z Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
z Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
z Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and
implementation.
z Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors,
charities, institutional and other stakeholders
z 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.
z Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
z Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
z Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations,
and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
z Role of civil services in a democracy.
z India and its neighborhood- relations.
z Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
z Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
z Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
z Current affairs related to these topics

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 GS Paper-III Full Syllabus
Test 3 December 03, 2020
GSM (MIII)-2003 (Thursday) z Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
z Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
z Government Budgeting.
z 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
z 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.
z Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements,
supply chain management.
z Land reforms in India.
z Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
z Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
z Investment models.
z Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
z Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
z Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual
property rights.
z Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
z Disaster and disaster management.
z Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
z Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
z 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
z Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
z Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
z Current affairs related to these topics

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 GS Paper-IV Full Syllabus
Test 4 December 13, 2020
GSM (MIII)-2004 (Sunday) z This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public

life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may

utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.

z 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.

z Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes;

social influence and persuasion.

z Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to

public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections.

z Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

z Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

z 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.

z 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.

z Case Studies on above issues.

z Current affairs related to these topics

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 GS Paper-I Mock
Test 5 December 23, 2020
GSM (MIII)-2005 (Wednesday) z Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

z Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities,

issues

z The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.

z Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

z History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national

boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and

effect on the society.

z Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

z Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization,

their problems and their remedies.

z Effects of globalization on Indian society

z Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

z Salient features of world’s physical geography.

z 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)

z Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and

their location- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the

effects of such changes.

z Current affairs related to these topics

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 GS Paper-II Mock
Test 6 December 23, 2020
GSM (MIII)-2006 z Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
(Wednesday)
z 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.
z Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
z Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
z Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out
of these.
z 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.
z Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
z Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
z Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
z Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and
implementation.
z Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors,
charities, institutional and other stakeholders
z 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.
z Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
z Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
z Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations,
and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
z Role of civil services in a democracy.
z India and its neighborhood- relations.
z Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
z Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
z Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
z Current affairs related to these topics

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 GS Paper-III Mock
Test 7 December 24, 2020
GSM (MIII)-2007 (Thursday) z Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
z Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
z Government Budgeting.
z 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
z 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.
z Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements,
supply chain management.
z Land reforms in India.
z Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
z Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
z Investment models.
z Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
z Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
z Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual
property rights.
z Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
z Disaster and disaster management.
z Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
z Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
z 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
z Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
z Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
z Current affairs related to these topics

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 GS Paper-IV Mock
Test 8 December 24, 2020
GSM (MIII)-2008 (Thursday) z This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public
life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may
utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.
z 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.
z Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes;
social influence and persuasion.
z Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to
public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections.
z Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

z Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

z 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.
z 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.
z Case Studies on above issues.

z Current affairs related to these topics

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