18th JUNE, CLASSROOM / ONLINE PROGRAMME

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 prepara-
tion 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.

Ensured through regular mini tests, take home assignments, and All India Test
Series

Continual clearing of doubts and personal guidance.

Students can schedule one-on-one session with our
experts on phone, email or in-person sittings.

Access to a personalized online account to get study material, track absolute

and relative performance on various tests, receive administrative updates
and much more

Use of animation, power point presentations, videos etc. to make classes interesting
and easy to grasp for students. Best organization of lectures and study material

Circulated in advance to let students familiarise themselves with the topic

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Course Duration: 12 weeks

Approach is completely analytical, focusing

on the demands of the Mains examination
Comprehensive, relevant & updated study
material
Updated dynamic topics of GS Mains (such
as internal security, social justice etc.)
Comprehensive current affairs notes
Mains 365 current affairs classes
All India G.S. Mains & Essay Test Series
Sectional Mini Tests
Duration: 12 weeks, 5-6 classes a week
(If need arises, class can be held on
Sundays also)
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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 Praja Mandal movements in princely states – role of Congress and
other debates
f. Constitutional developments during British times
g. Appraisal of Gandhi ji’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.

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.

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 sciecne & 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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