Test no.

Date

Prelims/Mains

Subject

Syllabus

1 and 2

18^th Dec.

Sectional 1 Prelims and Mains

History

Ancient and Medieval India

3 and 4

21^st   Dec

Sectional 2 Prelims and Mains

History

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

5 and 6

24^th  Dec

Sectional 3 Prelims and Mains

History

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

7 and 8

27^th  Dec

Sectional 4 Prelims and Mains

History

Modern Indian history from 1857 to 1900

9 and 10

30^th Dec.

Sectional 5 Prelims and Mains

History

 Modern Indian history from 1900 to 1930

11 and 12

02^nd Jan 2025

Sectional 6 Prelims and Mains

History

Modern Indian history from 1900 till Independence

13

05^th  Jan 2025

Prelims 1

Current Affairs

June and July 2024

14 and 15

08^th Jan.

Sectional 1 Prelims and Mains

Geography

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

Extra For Prelims- Geomorphology

16 and 17

11 Jan.

Sectional 2 Prelims and Mains

Geography

Climate, Soils and Vegetation

Extra For Prelims - Climatology

18 and 19

14 Jan.

Sectional 3 Prelims and Mains

Geography

Human Aspects – Population distribution, Urban Population, Internal Migration.

Extra For Prelims - Oceanography

20 and21

17 Jan.

Sectional 4 Prelims and Mains

Geography

Language and Literacy, Villages and Towns in India (Settlements)

22 and 23

20 Jan.

Sectional 5 Prelims and Mains

Geography

Industry and Transport.

Extra For Prelims - Agriculture + resources

24

23 Jan

Sectional 6 Prelims

Geography

Contries and Continents- Locations and Map work

25

27 Jan

Prelims 2

Current Affairs

August - September 2024

26

30 Jan.

Sectional 1 Prelims

Science

Prelims- Physics and Chemistry

27

02 Feb.

Sectional 2 Prelims

Science

Prelims- Biology

28

05 Feb

Sectional 3 Mains

Science

Mains- Applications of space technology in natural resources, development and communications.

Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common man.

29

08 Feb

Sectional 4 Mains

Science

Mains- Important missions and programmes of Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization.

Historical evolution of Indian Space programme. Lunar, interplanetary and Earth Observation Missions.

30

11 Feb

Sectional 5 Mains

Science

Mains- Developments in energy sectors such as Hydro power, non-conventional sources of energy and nuclear energy including policies, programmes and research base in the country.

Concepts of non-conventional, renewable, clean and environment friendly energy sources. Role of energy in sustainable development.

31 and 32

14 Feb

Sectional 1 Prelims and Mains

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.

Prelims Extra-

• 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

33 and 34

17 Feb

Sectional 2 Prelims and Mains

Environment

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.

Prelims Extra-

• 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.

35 and 36

20 Feb

Sectional 3 Prelims and Mains

Environment

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.

Prelims Extra-

• 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.

37 and 38

23 Feb

Sectional 1 Prelims and Mains

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.

Mains-

GS-1   UNIT-II    SUB-UNIT -3

• Survey of artistic and cultural Heritage (Temples, Buddhist Monasteries and Paintings).
• Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu and Chamba.

39 and 40

26 Feb

Sectional 2 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

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.

Mains-

GS-1   UNIT-II    SUB-UNIT -3

• Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs.
• Gorkha invasion- its nature and consequences, Treaty of Segauli.

41 and 42

01 March

Sectional 3 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

History of HAMIRPUR, UNA, BILASPUR, KINNAUR, MANDI

Mains-

GS-1   UNIT-II    SUB-UNIT -3

• Hill States under the Colonial power: Political and Administrative History.
• Grants, Sanads and territorial aggression.
• Social and Economic conditions under colonial period with special reference to social practices of Beth, Begar and Reet.

43 and 44

04 March

Sectional 4 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

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

Mains-

GS-1   UNIT-II    SUB-UNIT -3

• Establishment of British Cantonments.
• National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948.
• Five Year Plans and vision for the developed Hill State.

45 and 46

07 March

Sectional 5 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

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

Mains-

GS-1   UNIT-II    SUB-UNIT -3

• Geography of Himachal Pradesh: Relief, Drainage, Vegetation cover and types.
• Climate and climatic zones in Himachal Pradesh.
• Geographical Regions of Himachal Pradesh (Shiwalik, Doons and Low Valleys, Outer Valleys of Sub Himalaya, Mid Hill Tracts of High Himalaya, High hills and Valleys and Inner Zones).

47 and 48

10 March

Sectional 6 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

Passes, waterfalls, springs, peaks, wildlife in HP

Mains-

GS-1   UNIT-II    SUB-UNIT -3

• Human Aspects: Quantitative, Qualitative and Temporal characteristics of Population, Urbanisation pattern.
• Policies: Forest, Industrial and Tourism Policies, Growth of Industrial areas and types of Industries in Himachal, Employment generation and potential, Scope of future Industrialization, Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Profile of Himachal Pradesh.

49 and 50

13 March

Sectional 7 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

TRIBES, FAIR, FESTIVALS, DANCES and DRAMAS in HP

Mains-

GS-1   UNIT-III    SUB-UNIT -3

• Tribes of Himachal Pradesh: their historical, social, cultural, economic and legal aspects.
• Society and Culture in Himachal Pradesh: Culture, customs, fairs and festivals, and religious beliefs and practices, recreation and amusement.

51

16 March

Prelims 3

Current Affairs

October - November 2024

52 and 53

18 March

Sectional 8 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

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

Mains-

GS-1   UNIT-III    SUB-UNIT -3

• Family, marriage, kinship, and caste system in Himachal Pradesh.

54 and 55

20 March

Sectional 9 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

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

Mains-

GS-2   UNIT-I    SUB-UNIT -3

• Reorganization and politics of statehood.
• Development of political parties, major Political parties and their support base and performance in the Assembly and Parliamentary elections in Himachal Pradesh.
• Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State.
• Structure, organization and functioning of Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-Judicial bodies in Himachal Pradesh.

56 and 57

22 March

Sectional 10 Prelims and Mains

HP GK

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

Mains-

GS- 3, Unit -1, Sub-unit-3

50. Skilled / Unskilled labour.
50. Revenue generation with special reference to hydro potential, tourism, flora and fauna.
50. Appraisal of education, Health, Physical and Financial Infrastructure Development.

58 and 59

25 March

Sectional Prelims and Mains

Economic Survey (HP)

Prelims- Chapters 1 to 10

Mains-

GS- 3, Unit -1, Sub-unit-3

• Demographic profile and Human resource, Sectoral distribution of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
• Diversification in Agriculture and allied activities, Land tenure and size of land holdings.
• Industrialization in the state.

60 and 61

28 March

Sectional Prelims and Mains

Economic Survey (HP)

Prelims- Chapters 11 to 20

Mains-

GS- 3, Unit -1, Sub-unit-3

• Cottage and Small-Scale Industries.
• Tax base, Pros and Cons of Special Category status.

62

30 Mar

Prelims 4

Current Affairs

December 2024 - January 2025

63 and 64

02 April

Sectional 1 Prelims and Mains

Polity

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

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

Prelims Extra -Citizenship, Emergency Provisions

65 and 66

05 April

Sectional 2 Prelims and Mains

Polity

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

Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

Prelims Extra-Electoral Reforms, Anti-Defection Law

67 and 68

08 April

Sectional 3 Prelims and Mains

Polity

Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the Union and State Executive and the Judiciary.

Prelims Extra -Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Courts.

69 and 70

11 April

Sectional 4 Prelims and Mains

Polity

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

Prelims Extra - Special Provisions

for Some States, Scheduled and

Tribal Areas,

71 and 72

14 April

Sectional 5 Prelims and Mains

Polity

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

Prelims Extra - Non-Constitutional Bodies

73

17 April

Prelims 5

Current Affairs

Feb - March 2025

74 and 75

20 April

Sectional 1 Prelims and Mains

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.

76 and 77

23 April

Sectional 2 Prelims and Mains

Economy

• 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:

78 and 79

26 April

Sectional 3 Prelims and Mains

Economy

• 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:

80 and 81

29 April

Sectional 4 Prelims and Mains

Economy

• Sustainable development :

• Inclusive growth:

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

• Other Important Government Schemes :

82 and 83

02 May

Sectional 5 Prelims and Mains

Economy

• 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:

84

05 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Polity

Full Syllabus

85

07 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Geography

Full Syllabus

86

09 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

History

Full Syllabus

87

11 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Economy

Full Syllabus

88

13 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

HP GK

Full Syllabus

89

15 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Environment

Full Syllabus

90

17 May

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Science

Full Syllabus

91

19 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

92

21 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

93

23 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

94

24 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

95

26 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

96

28 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

97

30 May

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

98

01 June

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

99

02 June

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

100

03 June

Full Mock Prelims

GS + CSAT

101

05 June

Complete Sectional Mock Prelims

Current Affairs

June 2024 to May 2025

Second Phase will start exactly after one week of your Prelims Examination

102

7 July

Complete Sectional Mock Mains

Governance+ Ethics+ Gandhian Thought

UNIT-III

SUB UNIT-2

• Core Values in public service/governance.
• Philosophical basis of public service/governance and Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability.
• Objectivity and Transparency, information sharing and right to information, codes of conduct, work culture, challenges of corruption and political pressures.
• Gandhian Thought: Truth and Non-violence, Satyagraha, Ends and Means, Religion and Politics.

UNIT-II

SUB UNIT-1

• Institutional framework, Policies and Interventions for development in various sectors in India.
• Governance, Good governance, Citizen Charters, effective public service delivery, transparency, accountability and ethics in governance in India.
• District Administration: Changing role of Deputy Commissioner.
• Local self-government in urban and rural areas in India.

SUB-UNIT-2

• Role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs),
• Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Civil Society in Governance in India.
• Bodies constituted, Policies, Programmes and Schemes for welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Women, Minorities, Backward classes, Differently-abled persons, and children in India.

Issues relating to the quality of life: livelihood, poverty, hunger, disease and social inclusiveness.

103

10 July

Complete Sectional Mock Mains

World History+ Society

GS 1 : Unit I (Sub unit 2):

Industrial Revolution and the emergence of Capitalism. Fascist Ideology and its global implications.

World Wars and boundary settlements after the First and the Second World Wars.

Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization and concept of Modernity.

GS 1: Unit III (Subunit-1)

Salient features of Indian Society, Unity in Diversity. Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion and Social stratification in India.

Women empowerment and social justice: Policies for women Empowerment in India, Laws for protection of women, women security and safety initiatives in India. Child Rights and Right to Education.

Rights of differently able persons and quality of life for them.

104

14 July

Complete Sectional Mock Mains

DM+ IR

GS I: Unit II (Sub Unit-1):

Introduction to Disasters: Concepts, definitions, disaster classifications including natural and man- made disasters. Social and Environmental impacts of disasters.

Disaster profile of the country. Approaches to Disaster Risk Reductions.

Disaster management models. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders including community, Concept of first responders. Interrelationship of disaster and development.

Disaster management in India including the Disaster Management Act 2005, National and state policies, Plans and institutional mechanism in the country.

GS II

UNIT-III

SUB UNIT-I

• Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.
• India’s look east policy.
• India’s relations with United States of America (U.S.A.), Russia, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Maldives and Middle East Countries.

SUB UNIT-2

• Effects of the policies of developed and developing countries on India’s interest, Indian Diaspora.
• Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.

105

17 July

Sectional Mock Mains

HP GK

GS-3   UNIT-II    SUB-UNIT -3

• Modern and emerging technologies and initiatives in the State of Himachal Pradesh Including biotechnology policy, research, vision, scope and applications for developing horticulture, medicinal and aromatic plants resources of the State.
• IT policy of Himachal Pradesh and its role in governance, concept of Himachal State Wide Area Network (HIMSWAN), State plans of e-governance, concept of LokMitra Kendra and Aryabhatta Geo-Informatics Space Application Centre (AGISAC).
• State Biodiversity strategy and Action Plan. Endangered and threatened species of Himachal Pradesh. Factors responsible for Bio diversity decline in Himachal Pradesh.
• Relevance and role of Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications and Traditional wisdom and knowledge in sustainable development of the State.

GS-3   UNIT-III    SUB-UNIT -3

• Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal Pradesh.
• Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh.
• Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism.
• Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in sustainable development of the State.
• Environmental concerns of tourism industry, both positive and negative effects, including climate change with reference to Himachal Pradesh.

106

21 July

Sectional Mock Mains

HP GK

GS-2   UNIT-II    SUB-UNIT -3

• Governance in Himachal Pradesh: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act 2011;
• Right to Information Act, 2005 and rules made thereunder by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
• Administrative reforms for effective public service delivery in Himachal Pradesh.
• Implementation of 73rd& 74th Constitutional amendments in Himachal Pradesh.
• Issues and Challenges. Programmes and policies for the welfare of differently-abled persons, women and children in Himachal Pradesh.

GS-2   UNIT-III   SUB-UNIT -3

• Cyber crime and drug menace – mechanism to detect and control it in Himachal Pradesh.
• Enactments made by Himachal Pradesh Government to protect and promote the interests of agrarian society.
• Various policies framed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the socioeconomic development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the State.
• Tribal welfare administration, Tribal sub plan and Single line administration in Himachal Pradesh.

107

28 July

 Mains Full Mock 1

GS I

108

4 August

Mains Full Mock 1

GS II

109

11 August

Mains Full Mock 1

GS III

110

14 August

Mains Full Mock 1

Essay

111

18 August

Mains Full Mock 2

GS I

112

21 August

Mains Full Mock 2

GSII

113

25 August

Mains Full Mock 2

GSIII

114

28 August

Mains Full Mock 2

Essay

115

1 Sept.

Mains Full Mock 3

GS I

116

4 Sept.

Mains Full Mock 3

GSII

117

8 Sept.

Mains Full Mock 3

GSIII

118

11 Sept.

Mains Full Mock 3

Essay

119

15 Sept.

Mains Full Mock

Hindi

120

17 Sept.

Mains Full Mock

English