INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM PROGRAMME 2018

Since the inception of new syllabus in 2013 there has been much confusion about preparation

strategy for General Studies (Mains) amongst students. Several new topics were added to

syllabus which are so dynamic in nature that preparing them has proven to be a herculean task

for the students. Keeping this in mind VISION IAS with its years of expertise in the field of

General Studies has introduced an Advanced Course for General Studies Mains.

The course has a specific emphasis on topics which are left uncovered while preparing for

Prelims. We have handpicked topics which are most crucial to ensure that no stone is left

unturned in your preparation for Mains 2018. We would be covering the selected static

portions of the Mains Syllabus along with a complete analytical coverage of current affairs

relevant for Mains 2018.

Detailed list of topics which shall be covered in the course would be provided in advance to the

students so that they can plan and align their preparation for Mains 2018 accordingly.

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MAINS ADVANCE COURSE: 2018(CLASSROOM/OFFLINE)

GENERAL STUDIES MAINS – 18THJUNE, 2018

Offline Fees: Rs. 65000 (Including Service Tax + Education cess)

Course will becompletedon or before September 10th 2018 in around 70-75 classes. Targeted towards those students who are aware of the basics but want to improve their

understanding of complex topics, inter-linkages among them, and analytical ability to tackle the problems posed by the Mains examination.

Covers topics which are conceptually challenging. Update dynamic & current affairs topics. Approach is completely analytical, focusing on the demands of the Mains examination. Includes comprehensive, relevant & updated study material.

Comprehensive Current Affairs Notes. Mains 365 Current Affairs Classes Sectional Mini Tests Includes All India G.S. Mains & Essay Test Series. 5-6 classes a week (If need arises, class can be held on Sundays also)

Timing: 4:30 PM, 3-4 hrs (Sometimes, classes can begin from 9:00 AM) Note: The Venue of the Classes will be one of our classrooms at Karolbagh or Rajinder Place, and the venue can be shifted within these classroom during the course of the program, if needed. NOTE- Students can watch LIVE video classes of our FOUNDATION COURSE on their ONLINE PLATFORM at their homes. The students can ask their doubts and subject queries during the class through LIVE Chat Option. They can also note down their doubts and questions and convey to our classroom mentor at Delhi center and we will respond to the queries through phone/mail.

Post processed videos are uploaded on student’s online platform within 24-48 hours of the live class. The uploaded Class videos can be viewed any number of times.

For detailed enquiry (10AM to 7PM): 8468022022, 9650617807, 9717162595, and 7042296039

TEST SERIES INCLUDED:

All INDIA GENERAL STUDIES MAINS TEST SERIES 2018: STARTING – 10 JUNE, 201812 TESTS (8

Sectionwise Tests + 4 Full Length Tests)

ESSAY TEST SERIES 2018: STARTING – 23 JUNE, 2018 (5 Tests)

MAINS ADVANCE COURSE: 2018(LIVE/ONLINE)

GENERAL STUDIES MAINS – 18THJUNE, 2018

Online Fees:Rs. 60000 (Including Service Tax + Education cess) Course will becompletedon or before September 10th 2018 in around 70-75 classes. Targeted towards those students who are aware of the basics but want to improve their

understanding of complex topics, inter-linkages among them, and analytical ability to tackle the problems posed by the Mains examination.

Covers topics which are conceptually challenging. Update dynamic & current affairs topics. Approach is completely analytical, focusing on the demands of the Mains examination. Includes comprehensive, relevant & updated study material.

Comprehensive Current Affairs Notes. Mains 365 Current Affairs Classes (Live/Online) Sectional Mini Tests Includes All India G.S. Mains & Essay Test Series. 5-6 classes a week (If need arises, class can be held on Sundays also)

Timing: 4:30 PM, 3-4 hrs (Sometimes, classes can begin from 9:00 AM)

NOTE- Students can watch LIVE video classes of our FOUNDATION COURSE on their ONLINE PLATFORM at their homes. The students can ask their doubts and subject queries during the class through LIVE Chat Option. They can also note down their doubts and questions and convey to our classroom mentor at Delhi center and we will respond to the queries through phone/mail.

Post processed videos are uploaded on student’s online platform within 24-48 hours of the live class. The uploaded Class videos can be viewed any number of times.

For detailed enquiry (10AM to 7PM): 8468022022, 9650617807, 9717162595, and 7042296039

TEST SERIES INCLUDED:

All INDIA GENERAL STUDIES MAINS TEST SERIES 2018: STARTING – 10 JUNE, 201812 TESTS (8

Sectionwise Tests + 4 Full Length Tests)

ESSAY TEST SERIES 2018: STARTING – 23 JUNE, 2018 (5 Tests)

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TOPICS FOR ADVANCE BATCH 2018

Paper 1

Number of Classes: 23

1. Art and Culture (2) a. Indian Philosophical Systems b. Art, Architecture and Literature - their developments under various dynasties c. Science and Technology in Ancient India

2. Modern Indian History including Freedom Struggle (4) a. Economic critique of colonialism, British colonial impact on Indian agriculture b. Educational reforms under British - main debates c. Socio-religious reform movements, Popular Movements and their evolution- Peasant, Tribal, Worker etc. d. National Movements outside India e. States People’s Conference Movements or PrajaMandal Movements in Princely States – role of Congress

and other debates f. Constitutional Developments during British times g. Appraisal of Gandhiji’s role including key debates h. Rise and growth of Communalism i. World War and their impact on Indian politics

3. Post Independence India (3) a. Post-independence consolidation – Issues and Challenges – Language, Regions and States, Tribes, Legacy

of Partition b. New Social Movements – Women and Environment, Caste in Post-independence India (Mandal

Commission and the issue of reservations) c. Secessionism, Sons of Soil: cases of Punjab, Assam, Kashmir d. Emergency: Key Events e. Uniform Civil Code, Hindu Code Bill, Shah Bano, Demolition of Babri Masjid and its Aftermath f. Land Reform Movements

4. World History (4 ) a. 18th Century: Industrial Revolution, American Revolution, French Revolution, Japan, Unification

(Germany and Italy) b. 19th Century: Modernization in Japan, Colonial Wars in China, Nationalism, European Imperialism c. 20th Century: World War I, Balfour Declaration, Sykes-Picot, Ottoman Question, Peace of Paris, League of

Nations, Rise of Fascism and Nazism in Europe, World War II, Yalta Conference, San Francisco Conference, Formation of UN, Emergence of Cold War – Korean War, Suez Crisis, Cuban Missile Crisis, Sino-Soviet rift, Iranian Revolution, Disintegration of Soviet Union/End of Cold War, Gulf War

d. Nationalism, Colonialism, Decolonization: Key Issues in Asia and Africa, Apartheid 5. Society (4)

a. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. b. Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental

issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. c. Effects of globalization on Indian society d. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

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6. Geography (6) a. Salient features of world's physical geography. b. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-

continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)

c. Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

d. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

Paper 2

Number of Classes: 14

1. Polity and Constitution, Governance (7) a. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries b. Salient features of the Representation of People's Act c. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies d. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and

associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders e. Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the polity f. Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these

vulnerable sections g. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their

design and implementation h. Role of civil services in a democracy i. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models,

successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.

j. Current Affairs related to i. separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions

ii. issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure iii. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the

performance of these schemes 2. Social Justice (2)

a. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources

b. Issues relating to poverty and hunger 3. International Relations (5)

a. India and its neighbourhood- relations b. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. c. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. d. Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

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Paper 3 Number of Classes: 14 1. Economics (5)

a. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

b. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.

c. Investment models d. Mobilization of Resources and Government Budgeting e. Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

2. Environment (1) a. Environmental impact assessment

3. Disaster Management (2) a. Disaster and disaster management

4. Security (4) a. Linkages between development and spread of extremism. b. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. c. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking

sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention d. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism e. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate

5. Science and Technology (2) a. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues

relating to intellectual property rights. b. Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. c. Achievements of Indians in science & technology

Paper 4

Number of Classes: 10 1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;

dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 2. Human Values: lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of

family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 3. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and

political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 4. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity,

dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 5. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 6. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and

dilemmas in government and private institutions; 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.

8. 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, Citizen's

9. Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. 10. Case Studies on above issues.

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