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TEST CALENDAR FOR MGP/MGP+ 2017 Batch C - Starts July 1
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Test Release
Date
0 Guidance
Session Answer Writing for General Studies & Essay +
( June 24 at Preparation Plan between Prelims & Mains
11AM )
1 MGPE1*
July 1, 2017 ESSAY
( Classroom +
Video
Discussions)

2 GS 1C BBC Guide to Ethics Chronicle

July 2, 2017 Lexicon
Sunday Selective Study from G.
(GS IV) Subbarao
Internet
1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, 2nd ARC Reports 1) Ethics in
( Classroom +
determinants and consequences of Ethics in human Governance (4rth Report ) (2)
Video actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public
Discussions) Refurbishing of Personnel
relationships. Human Values lessons from the lives and
teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; Administration & Scaling New
role of family, society and educational institutions in Heights
inculcating values.
Previous Years Papers on Case
2. Attitude: content, structure, function; its Studies Must be Analyzed and
influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral Prepared Accordingly
and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
Candidates are expected to make
3. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil own notes of Keywords mentioned
Service , integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship,
in the syllabus by referring to the
objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy,
tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. Internet / Any Sources of their
choice.
4. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their
utilities and application in administration and governance.

5. Case Studies on the Above Issues

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3 GS 2C 2nd ARC Reports
July 9, 2017 (1) Ethics in Governance,
1. Contributions of moral thinkers and
Sunday (2) Citizen Centric
philosophers from India and world.
(GS IV) Administration
(3) Refurbishing Personnel
2. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public
( Classroom + Administration
administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and
Video (4) RTI: Master Key to Good
dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws,
Discussions) Governance
rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical
guidance; accountability and ethical governance;
strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; Previous Years Papers on Case
ethical issues in international relations and funding; Studies Must be Analyzed and
corporate governance. Prepared Accordingly

3. 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,
Citizens Charters, Work culture, Quality of service
delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of
corruption.

4. Case Studies on above issues

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4 GS 3C 11th NCERT: Physical
July 16, 2017 Geography
Sunday 1. Salient features of worlds physical geography
(GS I) Certificate Physical and Human
2. Important Geophysical phenomena such as Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
( Classroom + earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
Video Around the World (Geography):
Discussions) 3. Geographical features and their location- ICSE Board [Class 6, 7 and 8] or
changes in critical geographical features
OLD NCERT Books [Class 6, 7, 8]
(including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and
fauna and the effects of such changes.
Orient Longman Atlas
4. Distribution of key natural resources across the
world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); Bipin Chandra Old NCERT A
Brief History of Modern India
5. Modern Indian history from about the middle of Spectrum Pub.
the eighteenth century until the present- significant events,
personalities, issues Previous Years Papers

6. Arrival of Europeans, End of Moghul Rule, The Text Book on Fine Arts Class XI
Dawn of British Raj, Revolt of 1857 NCERT.

7. The Freedom Struggle its various stages and

CCRT Website or compilation
important contributors /contributions from different parts
of the country.
Indian Culture and Heritage
NIOS: www.nios.ac.in
8.Indian culture: The salient aspects of Art Forms,
Paintings Evolution from Cave Paintings to Medieval
Times Self-Made Notes on the Topic

9. Dance Forms, Puppetry

10. Music & Musical Instruments

11. Literature

12. Architecture from ancient to modern times

Structural Temples, Northern & Southern Style,
Mughal Architecture, Post British Architecture
5 MGPE2*
July 22, 2017 ESSAY TEST - 2
( Classroom +
Video
Discussions)

6 GS 4C

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July 23, 2017 1. History of the world will include events from Mastering Modern World History by
Sunday 18th century Normal Lowe
(GS I) Old World History NCERT by
2. Renaissance & Industrial revolution Arjun Dev
( Classroom + NCERT -12th Indian Society
Video 3. American Revolution & French revolution, NCERT -12th- Social Change and
Discussions) Development in India
4. Unification of European Nations, Redrawal of IGNOU ESO -12 Society in India
National Boundaries, IGNOU ESO -16: Social
Problems In India
5. Rise of Nationalism & First World War
Social Problems in India -Ram
6. Second World War Causes, & Aftermath, Ahuja can also be referred
Colonialization & Decolonization Newspaper
12th NCERT Politics in India after
7. Political philosophies like communism (First & Independence
Second International), capitalism, socialism etc.- their India since independence by
forms and effect on the society Bipin Chandra
India After Gandhi by
8. Post-Independence History including Reign of Ramchandra Guha
Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shahstri, Morarji Desai, Indira Pradhanmantri TV Series by
Gandhi, Emergency Years, up to Economic Reforms of ABP News
1991 Relevant Articles Published on
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9. Reorganization of States, Linguistics Issues,
Official Languages Act, Integration of Tribal, Hindu Code
Bill

10. Uniform Civil Code, Non-Alignment, Socialistic

Pattern of State

11. Land reforms in India

12. Salient features of Indian

Society, Diversity of India, Role of women and womens

organization

13. Communalism, regionalism & secularism

14. Effects of globalization on Indian society

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7 GS 5C 11th NCERT: Indian Constitution at
July 30, 2017 Work
Sunday
1. Indian Constitution historical underpinnings,
( GS II ) Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions
and basic structure.
( Classroom + 12th NCERT Politics in India after
Video 2. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme Independence
Discussions) with that of other countries
2nd ARC REPORTS ( 1,2,9, 11, 12,
3. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and 13)
the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal
structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local Punchi Commission Report
levels and challenges therein.
Newspaper / Mains Marathon
4. Separation of powers between various organs; Issues / ForumIAS Editorials
Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions

5. Parliament and State Legislatures structure,

functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and
issues arising out of these

6. Structure, organization and functioning of the

Executive and the Judiciary, Ministries and Departments of
the Government;

7. Pressure groups and formal/informal

associations and their role in the Polity.

8.Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act,

Issues Related to elections & Electoral Reforms

9. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers,

functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional
Bodies; Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial
bodies
8 GS 6C

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August 6, 2017 1. India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, RSTV Big Picture
Sunday regional and global groupings and agreements involving AIR 9 PM News
( GS II ) India and/or affecting Indias interests
Rajiv Sikri IR Book
( Classroom + 2. Issues relating to intellectual property rights &
Effect of policies and politics of developed and
Video NCERT Class 12: Political
developing countries on Indias interests,
Discussions) Science: Contemporary World
3. Indian Diaspora. Politics

4.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- Ministry of External Affairs

their structure, mandate website & IDSA

5. Government policies and interventions for India Year Book for Welfare
development in various sectors and issues arising out of Schemes
their design and implementation.
For Current Related Parts, primary
6. Development processes and the development dependence should be on Hindu &
industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and Indian Express Editorials and
associations, donors, charities, institutional and other ForumIAS Editorial Compilations.
stakeholders.

7. 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

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 protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

Issues relating to development and management of

Social Sector or Services relating to Health, Education,
Human Resources.

8. Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

9. Important aspects of governance,

transparency and accountability, e-governance-
applications, models, successes, limitations, and
potential; citizens charters, transparency &
accountability and institutional and other measures.

10. Role of civil services in a democracy.

9 MGPE3*
August 12, 2017 ESSAY TEST

( Classroom +
Video
Discussions)

10 GS 7C Newspaper / PIB / 9 PM Brief

August 13, 1. Indian Economy and issues relating to
2017 planning, mobilization of resources, growth, 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian
Sunday development and employment. Economic Development
(GS III )
2. Government Budgeting
Economic Survey of India
( Classroom +
Video 3. Issues related to direct and indirect farm
subsidies and minimum support prices; Indian Economy Since
Discussions) Independence Uma Kapila
Selective
4. Public Distribution System objectives,
functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer
stocks and food security 2nd ARC REPORT (Strengthening
Financial Management Systems)
5. Effects of liberalization on the economy,
changes in industrial policy and their effects on Articles Published on
industrial growth. ForumIAS.com

6. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads,

Newspaper The Hindu
Airports, Railways etc; Investment models.

Shankar IAS Compilation

7. Conservation, environmental pollution and
degradation, Environmental impact assessment
Science Reporter
8. Science and Technology developments and
their applications and effects in everyday life, The Hindu
Achievements of Indians in science & technology;
indigenization of technology and developing new
technology, Awareness in the fields of IT, Space,
Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology.

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11 GS 8C
August 20,
2017
Newspaper / 9 PM Brief
( GS III ) 1. Linkages between development and spread
of extremism.
NCERT Class 12: Political
( Classroom +
2. Role of external state and non-state actors in Science: Contemporary World
Video
Discussions) creating challenges to internal security; Challenges to
internal security through communication networks, role Politics (Chapter: Security in the
of media and social networking sites in internal Contemporary World)
security challenges.
2nd ARC REPORT (Public Order,
3. Basics of cyber security Capacity Building for Conflict

4. Money-laundering and its prevention

Resolution, Combating
Terrorism)
5. Security challenges and their management in
border areas; linkages of organized crime with
terrorism, Various Security forces and agencies and Relevant articles on ForumIAS
their mandate
India since independence by
6. Major crops cropping patterns in various Bipin Chandra [Land Reform]
parts of the country; Different types of irrigation and
irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of
12th NCERT: Geography India
agricultural produce and issues and related constraints;
People and Economy
e-technology in the aid of farmers Economics of
animal-rearing;
11th NCERT: Economics: Indian
7. Food processing and related industries in Economic Development
India- scope and significance, location, upstream and
downstream requirements, supply chain management; Economic Survey of India
Technology missions
Indian Economy Since
8. Factors responsible for the location of
Independence Uma Kapila
primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in
various parts of the world (including India)
IGNOU : MPA-018 Disaster
9. Disaster and disaster management. Management

2nd ARC REPORT (Crisis

Management)
12 GS 9C General Studies Paper 1 Full Syllabus Test
September 3,
2017
( GS I )

( Video
Discussions)
13 MGPE4* ESSAY
September 9,
2017
( Classroom +
Video Discussion
)

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14 GS 10C General Studies Paper 2 Full Syllabus Test
September 10,
2017
( GS II )
( Video
Discussions)
15 GS 11C General Studies Paper 3 Full Syllabus Test
Sept 17, 2017
( GS III)
( Video
Discussions)
16 GS 12C General Studies Paper 4 Full Syllabus Test
Sept 24, 2017 ( LAST DATE FOR COPY SUBMISSION OF
( GS IV ) TESTS 1C 12C and All Essay Papers released is
( Video Sept 30 )
Discussions)

17 MGPE5* ESSAY TEST

Oct 12, 2017

( Video
Discussions)

18 GS 13C General Studies Paper 1 Full Syllabus Test

Oct 13, 2017
(GS I )
( Classroom +
Video
Discussions )
19 GS 14C General Studies Paper 2 Full Syllabus Test
Oct 13, 2017
(GS II )
( Classroom +
Video
Discussions )
20 GS 15C General Studies Paper 3 Full Syllabus Test
Oct 14, 2017
(GS III )
( Classroom +
Video
Discussions )
21 GS 16C General Studies Paper 4 Full Syllabus Test
Oct 14, 2017
( GS IV)

( Classroom +
Video
Discussions )

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