TEST NO.

DATE

PRELIMS/MAINS

SUBJECT

SYLLABUS

01

01 March

Sectional 1 Prelims

Geography

Geomorphology

Climatology
Climate, Soils and Vegetation related to India

Geographical Introduction to India, India as a unit of Geographical Study- Structure & relief and Geomorphic set up (Mountain Ranges, Peaks, Glaciers, Rivers, other Water Bodies etc,.).

02

04 March

Sectional 2 Prelims

Geography

Oceanography
Human Aspects of Indian Geography  – Population distribution, Urban Population, Internal Migration, Language and Literacy, Villages and Towns in India (Settlements)

Industry and Transportation. (specifically from India)

Agriculture + Resources

Countries and Continents- Locations and Map work of Countries Borders, Sea, Oceans, Gulf, Straits, location in news etc,...

04

10 March

Sectional 1 Prelims  

Environment

Issues, concerns, policies, programmes, conventions, treaties and missions aimed at environment protection, and dealing with the problem of climate change.

State of environment reports. Environment protection and pollution control Act and rules.

Environment Impact Assessment.

National Action plans on Climate Change.

• General issues on Environmental Ecology– ecological terms like Ecotone, Ecological niche ecosystem, effects of environmental deterioration, how it affects human being. Food chain in the ecosystem. The Structure/Components of Ecosystem
• Abiotic Components
• Biotic Components
• Ecological Pyramid
• Biomagnifications
• Adaptation of Species and Interactions
• Interaction between Species
• Ecotone
• Endemic Species
• Keystone Species
• Indicator Species
• Invasive Species
• Terrestrial Ecosystems
• Forest Ecosystem in India
• Grasslands
• Tundra
• Deserts
• Mountains
• Aquatic Ecosystem

Himalayan ecology, biosphere reserve, Science and economics of climate change.

Social and ethical issues in use of Biotechnology.

Latest developments in science and technology for harnessing agriculture, horticulture, medicinal and herbal resources in the country.

• Pollution – Acid rain, Photochemical smog, Green House Gases (GHG’s), Ozone hole, algal bloom.
• Bio-diversity why biodiversity is important for human survival, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) – Red Data Book, Biodiversity Hotspots.
• Conservation- Conservation of natural resources, National Parks, Wildlife conservations, Wetlands, Biosphere Reserves etc. – internationally recognized Wetlands and Biosphere Reserves of India.
• Ecologically sensitive areas – Western Ghats, Himalayas.

National mission for sustainable agriculture, mission for integrated development of horticulture.

Concept of organic farming, seed certification, rainwater harvesting, techniques of irrigation and soil conservations and soil health cards.

• Climate Change – mitigation measures taken at national and international level (Kyoto protocol, Montreal protocol) recent climate change summits held, objectives of the summits.
• Laws, Regulatory Bodies and Policies at national and international level: Environment Protection Act, Forest Right Act, National Biodiversity Authority, Protocols and Summits like Cartanega Protocol, Nagoya Protocol and Lima Conference etc.
• Intergovernmental Organizations, Treaties and Conventions related to climate change, biodiversity- Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record, The three Rio Conventions—Convention on Biological Diversity(CoB), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification – from the 1992 Earth Summit) etc.

Organisations like UNEP, FAO, UNESCO etc.

05

13 March

Sectional 1 Prelims  

HP GK

Ancient and Medieval History of HP- Ancient and medieval history includes sources of history, Vedic period, Turkish invasion, Tughlaq invasion, Mongol invasion, Sur & Mughal invasion of hill states.
MODERN History of HP- Modern history includes Sikhs and hill states, Gurkhas and hill states and important events upto formation of H.P as a state in 1972.

06

16 March

Sectional 2 Prelims  

HP GK

History of HAMIRPUR, UNA, BILASPUR, KINNAUR, MANDI

History of SHIMLA, SOLAN. SIRMAUR, SHIMLA CITY, LAHAUL-SPITI

07

18 March

Sectional 3 Prelims  

HP GK

Topography of Himachal, Valleys, Lakes, river, and Glaciers in HP

Passes, waterfalls, springs, peaks, wildlife in HP

08

20 March

Sectional 4 Prelims  

HP GK

TRIBES, FAIR, FESTIVALS, DANCES and DRAMAS in HP

TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE and Temples in HP, Paintings in HP, Buddhist Shrines in HP

09

22 March

Sectional 5 Prelims  

HP GK

Post independence, Constitutional and Administrative History of HP and Agriculture, Horticulture in HP

Census, Banking and Transportation, Govt. schemes, Miscellaneous etc

10

25 March

Sectional 6 Prelims

Economic Survey (HP)

Prelims- Chapters 1 to 10

11

28 March

Sectional 7 Prelims

Economic Survey (HP)

Prelims- Chapters 11 to 20

12

30 March.

Sectional 1 Prelims

Polity

Constitution of India: Historical underpinning, evolution, salient features.

Significant provisions including Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.

Citizenship, Emergency Provisions

Amending process and important Constitutional Amendments and theory of basic structure.

Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

Electoral Reforms, Anti-Defection Law

13

02 April

Sectional 2 Prelims

Polity

Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the Union and State Executive- including President,. V. President, P.M etc,. and the Judiciary.

Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Courts.

Functions and responsibilities of Union and States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up-to local level government and challenges therein.

Special Provisions

for Some States, Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Appointments to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various constitutional bodies in India.

Non-Constitutional Bodies

14

05 April

Prelims 1

Current Affairs

June-July August 2024

15

08 April

Sectional 1 Prelims  

Economy

Characteristics of Indian Economy:

Demographic Profile, Demographic Dividend and Population Policy.

Demographic Dividend:

Sectoral Composition with respect to contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Employment. Poverty and Inequality, Unemployment, Inflation in India. Industrial Growth in India.

• Regulatory framework for money and banking:
• Money and Banking:
• Reforms in Banks :
• Monetary policy :
• Foreign exchange:
• Balance of Payment Scenario:
• Foreign Trade:
• Economic Reforms since 1991:
• Economic Planning in India:
• Five Year Plans:
• Public / Private/ Joint Sectors:
• Fiscal Policy:
• Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003:
• Debt and Investment in India:
• Growth and Development experience including Natural Resource Management:

16

11 April

Sectional 2 Prelims  

Economy

• Sustainable development :
• Inclusive growth:
• Measurement of economic development:
• Latest / Current Development Schemes / Initiatives / Institutional Changes

Other Important Government Schemes :

• International Financial and Economic Organizations:
• Other Important International Organizations :

• Regional Organizations:
• International financial institutions:

• Agri-economics:
• Services Industry Economy:

• Transportation services:
• Financial Services:
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunications:
• Retail and Consumer Services:

17

14 April

Prelims 2

Current Affairs

September  October, November

18

17 April

Sectional 1 Prelims  

History

Prelims : Ancient History

Ancient times Culture of India [Literature and Art forms of ancient times  (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art and major schools of paintings)]

Medival India

Culture of India [Literature and Art forms from medieval times to 1947 (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art and major schools of paintings)]

19

20 April

Sectional 2 Prelims  

History

Prelims : Modern Indian history from the mid-18th century to 1857

British administrative policies , British famine policy, Industrial development during British Period, Socio-Economic development during British period, Merchantalist policies of Europeans , British conquest over India-Maratha ,Mysore,Sikh,Gurkhas ,sindh ,award and other regional rulers

Modern Indian history from 1857 to till independence

20

23 April

Prelims 3

Current Affairs

December, January, Feb, March 2025

21

26 April

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Polity

Full Syllabus

22

29 April

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Geography

Full Syllabus

23

02 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

History

Full Syllabus

24

04 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Economy

Full Syllabus

25

06 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

HP GK

Full Syllabus

26

08 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Environment

Full Syllabus

27

10 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Science

Full Syllabus

28

14 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

29

16 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

30

19 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

31

22 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

32

24 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

33

26 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

34

28 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

35

30 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

36

02 June

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

37

05 June

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

38

08 June

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Current Affairs

Full Syllabus