GENERAL STUDIES- FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PRELIMS-CUM-MAIN)

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GENERAL STUDIES- FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PRELIMS-CUM-MAIN)

FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME:

  • It is a 500-hours meticulously designed foundation program, consisting of FIVE components:-
  • S.Main oriented lecture sessions (5 days a week).
  • S. Prelims-oriented lecture sessions (5 days a week).
  • S.Main oriented test series projects.
  • S. Prelims-oriented test series projects.
  • Personality Enrichment Session (After Main Examination).
  • The G.S. Main Programme has been framed under the NEW PATTERN OF CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION notified by UPSC in MARCH, 2013. So the specialization of the Programme has been classified into Four Parts according to the syllabus:

G.S. PAPER-I

(Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)

G.S. PAPER-II

(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International relations)

G.S. PAPER-III

(Technology, Economic Development, bio-diversity, environment, security, and Disaster Management)

G.S. PAPER-IV

(Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)

  • The well-designed updated Study Materials are to be provided for the information enrichment.
  • Special Personal counseling for students who have technical and professional backgrounds.
  • The lecture incorporates a programmed learning process for better conceptualization, recent changes in national and international scenarios,o, and competitiveness behind the G.S main and Paper-I prelims examinations.

IMPLEMENTATION  OF THE PROGRAMME:

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-II: The Constitution & Indian Polity

Implementation Plan

S.No.Topics ConcernedTime AllocatedOrientation of Study
1.Constitutional Development in the colonial Era3 HoursPre-cum-Main
2.Constitutional Development in Post-independence2 HoursPre-cum-Main
3.The Philosophic Frameworks of The Constitution( The Preamble)3 HoursPre-cum-Main
4.Salient Feature of the Constitution5 HoursPre-cum-Main
5.Fundamental Rights10 HoursPre-cum-Main
6.Directive Principle of State Policy4 HoursPre-cum-Main
7.Fundamental Duties1 HourPre-cum-Main
8.Citizenship Issues2 HoursPre-cum-Main
9.Amendments Of The Constitution & Basic Structure3 HoursPre-cum-Main
10.Official Language2 HoursPre-cum-Main
11.Public Services in India2 HoursPre-cum-Main
12.Welfare Provisions( SC/ST/Women/Child/BC/Minority)4 HoursPre-cum-Main
13.Election In India including Representation of People’s Acts.6 HoursPre-cum-Main
14.The territory of Indian Union-State & Union Territories2 HoursPre-cum-Main
15.The territory of Indian Union-States with Special Status2 HoursPre-cum-Main
16.Executive In India- The Union Executives6 HoursPre-cum-Main
17.Executive In India- The State Executives6 HoursPre-cum-Main
18.Executive In India- The Ministries & Departments2 HoursMainExclusive
19.Legislatures in India-The Union Parliament6 HoursPre-cum-Main
20.Legislatures in India-The State Legislatures3 HoursPre-cum-Main
21.Judiciary in India5 HoursPre-cum-Main
22.Local Governments – Panchayati Raj & Municipalities6 HoursPre-cum-Main
23.Centre-State Relation5 HoursMainExclusive
24.Dispute Resolution Mechanism3 HoursMainExclusive
25.Issue of Separation of Powers3 HoursMainExclusive
26.Comparative Context of the Indian Constitution3 HoursMainExclusive
27.Pressure Groups in India3 HoursMainExclusive
28.Constitutional Bodies for Public Governance 4 HoursPre-cum-Main
29.Quasi-Judicial Bodies for Public Governance4 HoursMainExclusive
30.Regulatory Bodies for Public Governance4 HoursMainExclusive
31.Topic Wise Test ( S.No. 1 to 10)2 HoursPre-cum-Main
32.Topic Wise Test ( S.No. 11 to 20)2 HoursPre-cum-Main
33.Topic Wise Test ( S.No. 21 to 30)2 HoursPre-cum-Main
34.Composite Test-13 HoursPre-cum-Main
35.Composite Test-23 HoursPre-cum-Main

 

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-II: The PUBLIC GOVERNANCE IN INDIA

Implementation Plan

S.No.Topic ConcernedTime AllocatedOrientation of Study
1.Paradigms Of Public Governance- Good Governance2 HoursMainExclusive
2.Paradigms Of Public Governance- Corporate Governance2 HoursMainExclusive
3.Paradigms Of Public Governance-  Digital Governance2 HoursMainExclusive
4.Paradigms Of Public Governance- Entrepreneurial Governance2 HoursMainExclusive
5.Paradigms Of Public Governance-  Ethical Governance3 HoursMainExclusive
6.Public Accountability: Judicial Accountability6 HoursMainExclusive
7.Public Accountability: Parliamentary Accountability6 HoursMainExclusive
8.Public Accountability: Cabinet & Bureaucratic Accountability6 HoursMainExclusive
9.Transparency in Public Governance 3 HoursMainExclusive
10.E-Governance: Applications, Models & Success3 HoursMainExclusive
11.E-Governance: Potential, Limitations & Issues3 HoursMainExclusive
12.Citizens Charters as innovative Mechanism for Governance3 HoursMainExclusive
13.Role of Civil Services in Democracy2 HoursMainExclusive
14.Dynamics of Public Governance In India6 HoursMainExclusive
15.The Issues Areas & Reforms for Public Governance In India6 HoursMainExclusive
16.Topic-wise Test( Paradigms & Dynamics of Public Governance)2 HoursMainExclusive
17.Topic-wise Test( Accountability, Transparency & E-Governance))2 HoursMainExclusive
18.Topic-wise Test( Citizen Charter, Role of  Civil services in             democracy, Issue Areas & Reforms)2 HoursMainExclusive
19.Holistic Test on Governance-13 HoursMainExclusive
20.Holistic Test on Governance-23 HoursMainExclusive

GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-IV: ETHICS, INTEGRITY, And Aptitude

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

  1. Philosophic Dimension Of Ethics
S.No.Topics ConcernedTime AllocatedOrientation of Study
1.Ethics and Human Interface: An Introduction  and  Essence of Ethics in Human action2 HoursMain Exclusive
2.Ethics and Human Interface: Determinants  & Consequences in Human action3 HoursMain Exclusive
3.Multiple Dimensions of the Ethics2 HoursMain Exclusive
4.Ethics in Private and Public Relationships2 HoursMain Exclusive
5.Human Values: An Introduction2 HoursMain Exclusive
6.Human Values: Lesson from lives & Teachings of Great Leaders4 HoursMain Exclusive
7.Human Values: Lesson from lives & Teachings of Reformers4 HoursMain Exclusive
8.Human Values:  Lesson from lives & Teachings of Administrators3 HoursMain Exclusive
9.Contribution of Moral Thinkers & Philosophers from India.5 HoursMain Exclusive
10.Contribution of Moral Thinkers & Philosophers from World.5 HoursMain Exclusive
11.Role of Family in inculcating Values2 HoursMain Exclusive
12.Role of Society & Educational Institutions in inculcating Values3 HoursMain Exclusive
13.Topic-Wise Test( S.No. 1-8)2 HoursMain Exclusive
14.Topic-Wise Test( S.No. 9-12)2 HoursMain Exclusive
15.Holistic Test ( Philosophic Dimension of the Ethics)3 HoursMain Exclusive
  1. Psychological Dimension Of Ethics
S.No.Topic ConcernedTime AllocatedOrientation of Study
1.Attitude: Introduction and Its role in inculcating Ethics2 HoursMain Exclusive
2.Attitude: Content and Its Structure3 HoursMain Exclusive
3.Attitude: Functions of Attitude3 HoursMain Exclusive
4.Attitude: Influence & Its relation with Thoughts  and Behaviour2 HoursMain Exclusive
5.Moral Attitude: Aspects and Analysis3 HoursMain Exclusive
6.Political Attitude: Aspects and Analysis3 HoursMain Exclusive
7.Issues of Social Influence2 HoursMain Exclusive
8.Issues of Persuasion2 HoursMain Exclusive
9.Holistic Test on Psychological Dimension- 13 HoursMain Exclusive
10.Holistic Test on Psychological Dimension- 23 HoursMain Exclusive

 

  1. Administrative Dimension Of Ethics
S.No.Topics ConcernedTime AllocatedOrientation of Study
1.Aptitude & Foundational Value of Civil Services: An Introduction2 HoursMain Exclusive
2.Aptitude & Foundational Value of Civil Services: Integrity2 HoursMain Exclusive
3.Aptitude & Foundational Value of Civil Services: Impartiality And Non-Partisan2 HoursMain Exclusive
4.Aptitude & Foundational Value of Civil Services: Objectivity and Dedicated to Public Service2 HoursMain Exclusive
5.Aptitude & Foundational Value of Civil Services: Empathy, Tolerance, and Compassion towards the Weaker Sections3 HoursMain Exclusive
6.Case Studies  on Aptitude and Foundational Values3 HoursMain Exclusive
7.Emotional Intelligence: Concepts & Related Theories3 HoursMain Exclusive
8.Emotional Intelligence: Application & Utility in Public Governance3 HoursMain Exclusive
9.Case Studies  on Emotional Intelligence2 HoursMain Exclusive
10.Civil Services Value & Ethics in Public Administration: An Intro2 HoursMain Exclusive
11.Civil Services Value & Ethics: Status and Problems2 HoursMain Exclusive
12.Civil Services Value & Ethics: Ethical Concerns & Dilemma in Government and Private Institutions3 HoursMain Exclusive
13.Sources of Ethical Guidelines: Laws, Rules, Regulation & Conscience3 HoursMain Exclusive
14.Ethical Governance: Role in maintaining accountability2 HoursMain Exclusive
15.Strengthening Ethical & Moral Values in Governance2 HoursMain Exclusive
16.Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding2 HoursMain Exclusive
17.Ethical Issues in Corporate Governance2 HoursMain Exclusive
18.Case Studies  on Civil Services Values and Ethics3 HoursMain Exclusive
19.Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service2 HoursMain Exclusive
20.Probity in Governance: Philosophic  Foundation & Basis2 HoursMain Exclusive
21.Probity in Governance: Information Sharing & Transparency2 HoursMain Exclusive
22.Probity in Governance: Right to Information2 HoursMain Exclusive
23.Probity in Governance: Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct2 HoursMain Exclusive
24.Probity in Governance: Citizen’s Charters3 HoursMain Exclusive
25.Probity in Governance: Work Culture2 HoursMain Exclusive
26.Probity in Governance: Quality of Service Delivery1 HourMain Exclusive
27.Probity in Governance: Utilization of Funds1 HourMain Exclusive
28.Probity in Governance: Challenges of Corruption2 HoursMain Exclusive
29.Case Studies  on Probity in Governance3 HoursMain Exclusive
30.Holistic Test on Aptitude & Foundational Values2 HoursMain Exclusive
31.Holistic Test on Emotional Intelligence & Civil Service Values2 HoursMain Exclusive
32.Holistic Test on Probity in Governance2 HoursMain Exclusive
33.Holistic Test on Administrative Dimensions3 HoursMain Exclusive
34.Composite Test on Paper-IV  (Theory & Concept)3 HoursMain Exclusive
35.Composite Test on Paper-IV ( Case Studies)3 HoursMain Exclusive

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What Will You Learn?

  • G.S. PAPER-I
  • (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
  • G.S. PAPER-II
  • (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
  • G.S. PAPER-III
  • (Technology, Economic Development, bio-diversity, environment, security and Disaster Management)
  • G.S. PAPER-IV
  • (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

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