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01 Subject Wise Notes
🌏 Geography Static Notes
1. Geomorphology and Climatology
Universe, Moon and the Earth
Landforms
Climate of the World
Oceans and Coastal Landforms
PYQs Map Portion
2. Indian Geography
Indian Geography/ Physiography
Indian Vegetation and Soils
Prelims PYQ
3. Economic Geography and Location of Industries
Coal
Iron Ore
Petroleum, Mineral Oil and Natural Gas
Location of Industries in India and the World ( Notes from Vision and Mrunal )
Human Geography
🍃 Environment and Disaster Management
Prelims PYQ
1. Environmental, Ecology
Ecology and Functions of an Ecosystem
Functions of an Ecosystem
Terrestrial Ecosystem
Aquatic Ecosystem
Envrionmental Pollution
Renewable Energy
Environmental Issues
EIA
2. Biodiveristy
Biodiversity
Indian Biodiversity
WPA 1972
Animal Diversity of India
Plant Diversity of India
Marine Organism
Protected Area Network
Conservation Efforts
3 Climate Change
Climate Change
Ocean Acidification and Ocean Depletion
Mitigation Strategies
India and Climate Change
Climate Change Organisations
4. Agriculture
Agriculture
Prelims PYQ Agriculture
5. Acts, Orgs, Convention, Env Issues
Acts and Policies
Institutions and Measures
Environmental Organisations
International Whaling Commission 1946
Environmental Issues and Health Effects
6. Disaster and DM
Disaster and Disaster Management
Natural Hazard in IN Earthquake
DRR
nd ARC - Report 3 Crisis Management
Tsunami
Volcano, Floods
Landslides
Cloudburst+ Cyclone
Drought
Heat Wave and Cold Wave
Wild Fires
Biological Disasters
🎨 Art and Culture Static Notes
Art and Culture
💶 Economy
Economy and Economics
Economic Planning and Planning in India
Fiscal System/ Public Finance in India
Taxation in India
Banking System In India
Monetary and Credit Policy
Indian Financial Market : Money and Capital
Inflation
External Sector in India
WTO
Infrastructure
Human Development and Burning Socio-Economic Issues
Indian Agriculture
Public Finance - ESI and Budget
Budget 2020 Summary
Volume I - Wealth Creation
Volume II - State of Economy
Economic Survey 2021 - 2022 [^4] [^5]
🧑🔬Science and Technology
Animal Kingdom
Environmental Chemistry
Prelims PYQ
02 Prelims
Prelims April 2019 - Feb 2020
Prelims Facts March 2020 - May 2021
Prelims Facts April 2021 onwards
PYQ Analysis and Rules
Prelims Keywords
Prelims Keywords
Unsaid Rules, Tips and Tricks
03 Essay
Important Topics Content, Intro, Conclusion
Philosophical Quotes and Content
Quotes
How to Write Better Essays
PYQs
04 GS-1
1. 📜History
Current Affairs, Topic/ Issue Analysis
CA : Modern Indian History including Post independence consolidation and reorganisation.
CA : World History
2. 🌏 Geography
Static - Distribution of Key Natural Resources across World (including India and Sub-continent)
Geophysical Phenomena Viz Earthquakes, Tsunami Etc
World Physical Geography
3 👨👨👦👦Society
CA : Salient Features of Indian Society, Effects of Globalisation on Indian Society, Social Empowerment
Current Issues on Role of Women and Women Related Organisation
Communalism/ Regionalism/ Secularism
05 GS-2
1. Polity
CA : Indian Constitution, Devolution Etc
CA : Functions and Responsibility of Union and States, Federal Structure and Devolution,
CA : Separation of Powers, Judiciary Etc
CA : April 2019 - Jan 2020
Executive
CA : RPA 1951
Various Bodies - Constitutional, Statutory, Quasi-Judicial
Prelims PYQ
2. Governance
Govt Policies and Intervention in Sectors
NGO, SHG Etc
Governance, Transparency, E-Governance
CA : April 2019 - Jan 2020
Prelims PYQ
3. Social Justice
CA : Welfare Schemes
CA : Health April 2019 Onwards
Prelims PYQ
4. International Relations
CA : April 2019 onwards
CA and Static Together : Bilateral, Regional, Global Grouping
International Bodies, Their Structure, Mandate Etc
CA : Effects of Foreign Countries Policies
06 GS-3
1. Economy
CA : Feb 2020
Inclusive Growth and Govt. Budgeting
Infrastructure, Liberalisation, Land Reforms in India
2. Agriculture
Farm Subsidies CA : April 2019 - Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
Major Crops, Irrigation
CA : April 2019 onwards
CA : Food Processing July 2021 onwards
Mo Agriculture and Farmers Welfare - Gov Schemes
3. Science and Technology
CA : Science and Technology
August 2021 Onwards
4. Environment
August 2021 Onwards
Disaster Management
5. Security
CA April 2019 Onwards
CA : April 2019 Onwards
CA : April 2019 Onwards
07 GS-4
nd ARC 4th Report - Ethics in Governance
0. Human Interface and Ethics in Public Realtions
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinant and Consequences of Ethics in Human Action, Dimensions of Ethics.
Ethics in Private and Public Relationships
PYQ
1. Human-Values
Human Values
Lessons from Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers, Administrators
Role of Family, Society, Educational Institution in Inculcating Values
PYQ
2. Attitude---content,-structure,-function
Attitude : Content, Structure, Function
Its Influence, relation with Thought and Behaviour
Moral and Political Attitudes
Social Influence and Persuasion
PYQ
3. Aptitude-and-Foundational-values-for-Civil-Service
Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service
Integrity, Impartiality, Non-partisanship
Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy
Tolerance and Compassion towards Weaker Section
PYQ
4. Emotional-Intelligence-Concepts,-their-utility-and-application-in-administration-and-governance
Emotional Intelligence Concepts, Their Utility and Application in Administration and Governance
Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World
PYQ
5. Public--Civil-Service-values-and-Ethics-in-Public-Administration---Status-and-Problems
Public/ Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration : Status and Problems
Ethical Concerns and Dilemma in Govt and Private Institution;
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
PYQ
6. Probity-in-Governance---Concept-of-public-service
Probity in Governance : Concept of Public Service
Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity
PYQ Answers and Analysis
7. Information-sharing-and-transparency-in-govt,-RTI,-Code-of-Ethics,-Codes-of-Conduct,-Citizens-Charters,-Work-Culture,-Quality-of-service-Delivery
Information Sharing and Transparency in Govt, RTI, Code of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizens Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery
Utilisation of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption
PYQ
08.1 Ancient-History
1. Sources
Archaeological Sources
Literary Sources
Greek, Chinese and Arab Foreign Accounts
10. Guptas-Vakatakas-and-Vardhans
Polity and Administration
Literature, Scientific Literature
Art and Culture
Economic Conditions
Coinage of the Guptas
Land Grants
Decline of Urban Centres
Indian Feudalism
Caste System
Position of Women
Education and Edu. Institutions
11. Regional-States-during-Gupta-Era
The Kadambas
Rashtrakutas
Paramaras
Cultural Aspects
Arab Conquest of Sindh
Alberuni
The Chalukyas of Kalyan
Chola
Hoyasalas
Pandyas
Growth of Art and Architecture
Pallavas
Religious Sects
Institution of Temple and Mathas
Agraharas
Education and Literature
Economy and Society
Chalukyas of Badami
Trade Guilds
Literature
Growth of Vaishnava and Saiva Religion
Tamil Bhakti Movement
Palas
Senas
NIS : Sources of History
12. Early-Cultural-History
Language and Texts
Major Stages in Evolution of Art and Architecture
Major Philosophical Thinkers and Schools
Ideas in Science and Mathematics
2. Pre-and-Proto-History
Geographical Factors
Hunting and Gathering (Palaeolithic and Mesolithic) [^1]
Beginning of Agriculture (Neolithic and Chalcolithic) [^1]
3. IVC
Origin, Date and Extent
Characteristics, Decline, Survival and Significance
Art and Architecture
4. Megalithic-Culture
Distribution outside of Indus
Development of Community Life, Settlement and Agriculture
Crafts, Pottery and Iron Industry
5. Aryans and Vedic Period
Expansions of Aryans in India
Vedic Period - Religious and Political Literature
Political, Social and Economic Life
Transformation from Rig Vedic to Later Vedic
Significance of Vedic Age
Evolution of Monarchy and Varna System
6. Mahajanapadas
Formation of States
Republics and Monarchies
Rise of Urban Centres
Trade Routes
Economic Growth
Introduction of Coinage
Spread of Jainism and Buddhism
Rise of Magadha and Nandas
Iranian and Macedonian Invasions and Their Impacts
NIS But Imp : Social Life
NIS - Various Sources for 600-300BC but Important
7. Mauryan-Empire
Sources from 200BC300AD
Religion, Spread of Religion
Literature
Disintegration of the Mauryan Empire
Sungas and Kanvas
Foundation of Mauryan Empire
Chandragupta, Kautilya and Arthashastra
Ashoka, Concept of Dharma
Edicts
Polity, Administration of Mauryas
Economy
Art, Architecture and Sculpture
External Contacts
8. Post-Maurayan (Indo-Greeks-Shakas-Kushanas)
Contact with Outside World
Growth of Urban Centers, Economy, Coinage
Development of Religions
Mahayana
Social Conditions
Art, Architecture and Culture
Literature and Science
9. Early-State-and-Society-in-East-Deccan-South
Kharavelas
Satvahanas
Tamil Sates of Sangam Age
Administration
Economy, Land Grants, Coinage and Trade Guilds
Buddhist Centers
Sangam Literature and Culture
Art and Architecture
08.2 Medieval-India
Survey of Sources
1. Early-750-1200-AD
Major Political Development in Northern India
Origin and the Rise of Rajputs
Agrarian Economy and Urban Settlements
Trade and Commerce
Society : The Status of the Brahman and New Social Order
Condition of Women
Indian Science and Technology
NIS - Literary Sources of Medieval India (Overview)
10. Economy-Society-16-17-Century
Population, Agriculture Production, Craft Production
Towns
Commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French Companies
Trade Revolution
Indian Mercantile Classes
Banking, Insurance and Credit Systems
Conditions of Peasants and Women
Evolution of Sikh Community and the Khalsa Panth
11. Culture-in-the-Mughal-Empire
Persian Histories and Other Literature
Hindi and Other Religious Literature
Mughal Architecture
Mughal Painting
Provincial Architecture and Painting
Classical Music
Science and Technology
12. 18th-Century
Factors for Decline of the Mughal Empire [^2]
Regional Principalities
Maratha Ascendance under the Peshwas
Maratha Fiscal and Financial System
Emergence of Afghan Power and Battle of Panipat 1761
State of Politics, Culture and Economy on the Eve of British Conquest
2. Cultural-Traditions-750-1200
Philosophy
Religion
NIS - Art and Architecture
3. 13th-Century
Establishment of Delhi Sultanate : Ghurian Invasions and Factors for Its Success
Economic, Social and Cultural Consequences
Foundation of Sultanate and Early Turkish Sultans
Consolidation - Rule of Iltutmish and Balban
Polity during Sultanate NIS
4. 14th-Century
The Khaliji Revolution
Alauddin Khalji
Muhammad Tughluq ( 1325-1351 )
Firuz Tughluq (1351-88)
5. Society-Culture-Economy-in-the-13th--14th-Cen
Society
Culture
Economy : Agricultural Production, Rise of Urban Economy, Non-agricultural Production, Trade and Commerce
6. 15th-and-early-16th-CE
Rise of Provincial Dynasties
Political Development and Economy
Vijayanagara Empire
The Lodhis
Mughal Empire First Phase : Babur and Humayun
The Sur Empire
Portuguese Colonial Enterprise
Bhakti Movement
7. Society-Culture-15th-and-16th-Cen
Regional and Cultural Specificities
Literary Traditions
Provincial Architecture
Arts in Vijayanagara Empire
Society, Culture and Literature
8. Akbar
Conquests and Consolidation of the Empire
Establishment of Jagir and Mansab System
Rajput Policy
Evolution of Religious and Social Outlook
Theory of Sulh-i-Kul and Religious Policy
Court Patronage of Art and Technology
9. Mughal-Empire-in-17th-Century
Major Administrative Policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb
The Empire and the Zamindars
Religious Policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb
Nature of Mughal State
Late 17th Century Crisis and the Revolts
The Ahom Kingdom
Shivaji and the Early Maratha Kingdom
NIS - Conquests under Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb
08.3 Modern-History
1. European-Penetration
Early European Settlements
English East India Company
French East India Company
Conflict between the French and The English, Carnatic Wars
Conflict b/w English and the Nawabs of Bengal
The Battle of Plassey
10. Constituional-Dev_
Constitutional Development b/w 1858 - 1935
11. Other-Strands-Revolutionaries-Left
The Revolutionaries
The Left
The Left within Congress
Communist Party of India
Other Left Parties
12. Politics-of-Separatism
The Muslim League
The Hindu Mahasabha
Communalism and Politics of Partition
Transfer of Power
Independence
13. Consolidation-of-Nation
Nehru's Foreign Policy
India and Her Neighbours 1947-1964
Linguistic Reorganisation of States 1935-1947
Regionalism and Regional Inequality
Integration of Princely States
Princes in Electoral Politics
The Question of National Language
14. Caste-Ethnicity-after-1947
Caste and Ethnicity after 1947 : Backward Castes and Tribes in Postcolonial Electoral Politics
Dalit Movements
15. Economic-Dev-Political-Change
Economic Development and Political Change
Land Reforms
Politics of Planning and Rural Reconstruction
Ecology and Environmental Policy in Post-colonial India
Progress of Science
2. British-Expansion
Bengal - Mir Jafar and Mir Kasim
The Battle of Buxar
Mysore
The Marathas
The Punjab and Sindh
Bengal
3. Early-Structure-of-the-Raj
Early Administrative Structure
From Diarchy to Direct Control
Regulating Act of 1773
Pitts India Act of 1784
Charter Act of 1833
The Voice of Free Trade and Changing Character
English Utilitarian and India
Policies of Gov Generals
4. Economic-Impact
Permanent Settlement
Decline of Traditional Craft
Drain of Wealth
Economic Transformation of India
Railroad and Communication Network
Famine and Poverty in Rural Interior
European Business Enterprise and Its Limitations
Ryotwari Settlement
Mahalwari Settlement
Economic Impact of Revenue Arrangement
Commercialization of Agriculture
Rise of Landless Agrarian Labourers
Impoverishment of Rural Society
Dislocation of Traditional Trade and Commerce
De Industrialisation
5. Social-Cultural-Dev
State of Indigenous Education, Its Dislocation
Orientalist Anglicist Controversy
Introduction of Western Education in India
Rise of Press, Literature and Public Opinion
Rise of Modern Vernacular Literature
Progress of Science
Christian Missionary Activities in India
NIS - Modern Architecture(Not Important for Optional)
6. Social-Religious-Reform-in-Bengal
The Brahmo Movement, Devndranath Tagore and Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
The Young Bengal Movement
Dayanand Saraswati
Social Reform Movements Viz Sati, Widow Remarriage, Child Marriage Etc.
Contribution of Indian Renaissance to Growth of Modern India
Islamic Revivalism - Faraizi and Wahabi Movement
7. Indian-Response
Peasant Movement of 1920s and 1930s
The Great Revolt of 1857 - Its Origin, Character, Causes and Failure and Its Consequences.
Shift in Character of Peasant Move post 1857
Peasant-Movements-and-Tribal-Uprisings-in-the-18th-and-19th-Century
Peasant Movements and Tribal Uprisings in the 18th and 19th Century
Rangpur Dhing Rebellion 1783
Kol Rebellion 1832
Moplah Rebellion 1841-1920
Santhal Hul Rebellion 1855-1857
Indigo Rebellion 1859-1860
Deccan Uprising 1875
Munda Ulgulan 1899-1900
8. Indian Nationalism factors
Factors Leading to the Birth of Indian Nationalism
The Beginning of Revolutionary Extremism in India
Politics of Association
Foundation of Indian National Congress
Safety Valve Thesis Relating to the Birth of Congress
Programmes and Objective of Early Congress
Social Composition of Early Congress Leadership
The Moderates and Extremists
The Partition of Bengal 1905
Swadeshi Movement
9. Rise-of-Gandhi
Character of Gandhian Nationalism
The RTCs
Nationalism and Peasant Movements/ Peasant Movement in the 1930s and 1940s
Nationalism and Working Class Movements
Women and Indian Youth and Students in Indian Politics 1885-1947
Election of 1937 and Formation of Ministries
Cripps Mission 1942
The Quit India Movement
Wavell Plan
Cabinet Mission
Gandhi's Popular Appeal
Rowlatt Satyagrah
Khilafat Movement
Non Cooperation Movement
National Politics from NCN to CDM
The 2 Phases of CDM
Simon Commission
The Nehru Report
08.4 World-History
1. Enlightenment Modern Ideas
Major Ideas of Enlightenment
Spread of Enlightenment in the Colonies
Rise of Socialist Ideas (upto Marx) and Spread of Marxian Socialism
10. Decolonisation-and-Underdev
Factors Constraining Development : Latin America, Africa
11. Unificaiton-of-Europe
Post War Foundation : NATO and European Community
Consolidation and Expansion of European Community
European Union
12. Disintegration-of-USSR-Unipolar-World
Factors Leading to the Collapse of Soviet Communism and USSR (1985-1991)
Political Change in Eastern Europe 1989-2001
End of the Cold War and US Ascendancy in the World as the Lone Superpower
2. Modern Politics Origin
European State System
American Revolution and the Constitution
French Revolution and Aftermath 1789-1815
American Civil War w/ Reference of Lincoln and Abolition of Slavery
British Democratic Politics (1815-1850)
3. Industrialisation
English Industrial Revolutions : Causes and Impact on Society
Industrialisation in other Countries - USA, GER, Russia, Japan
Industrialisation and Globalization
4. Nation-State-System
Disintegration of Empires in Face of Emergence Nationalism
Nationalism : State Building in Germany and Italy
Rise of Nationalism in 19th Century
5. Imperialism-Colonialism
South and South East Asia
Latin America and South Africa
Australia
Imperialism and Free Trade : Rise of Neo-imperialism
6. Revolution-Counter-Revolution
th Century European Revolution
The Russian Revolution of 1917 - 1921
Fascist Counter Revolution in Italy and Germany
The Chinese Revolution of 1949
7. World-Wars
WWI and WWII : Societal Implication
WWI : Causes and Consequences
WWII : Causes and Consequences
8. World-After-WWII
Emergence of Two Power Blocs
Emergence of 3rd World and Non Alignment
UNO and the Global Disputes
9. Liberation-from-Colonial-Rule
Latin AmericaBolivar
Arab Wold - Egypt
Africa - Apartheid to Democracy
South East Asia-Vietnam
08.5 History Optional Recent PYQ Analysis
Paper 1 History Optional Answers
Paper 2 History Optional Answers
Paper 1 Ancient and Medieval India
Paper 2 Modern and World History
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