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Total Tests 35 ( 25 GS + 10 CSAT )
| TEST CODE | DATE | SUBJECT | CURRENT AFFAIRS COVERAGE | |
| PAITS-101 / CPAITS-101 | 16th January,2025 | Full syllabus based on concepts + CSAT 1 | ||
| PAITS-102 | 19th January,2025 | Polity ncert based | Jan-24 | |
| PAITS-103 | 22nd January,2025 | Geography ncert | Feb-24 | |
| PAITS-104 | 25th January,2025 | History ncert | Mar-24 | |
| PAITS-105 | 28th January,2025 | Economy ncert | Apr-24 | |
| PAITS-106 | 31st January,2025 | Environment +Ecology | May-24 | |
| PAITS-107 | 3rd February,2025 | Science &Technology | Jun-24 | |
| PAITS-108 | 9th February,2025 | Indian polity 1 + Modern indian history | Jul-24 | |
| PAITS-109 | 15th February,2025 | Economy 1+Science &Technology | Aug-24 | |
| PAITS-110 | 21st February,2025 | Geography +Environment &Ecology | Sep-24 | |
| CPAITS-102 | 27th February,2025 | CSAT 2 | ||
| PAITS-111 | 2nd March,2025 | Ancient& mediveal history +Art and culture +polity | Oct-24 | |
| PAITS-112 | 8th March,2025 | Geography +Science | Nov-24 | |
| PAITS-113 | 14th March,2025 | Geography +Environment &Ecology | Dec-24 | |
| CPAITS-103 | 17th March,2025 | CSAT 3 | ||
| PAITS-114 | 20th March,2025 | Economy +Environment &Ecology | Jan-25 | |
| PAITS-115 | 26th March,2025 | Indian polity | Feb-25 | |
| PAITS-116 | 31th March,2025 | Ancient &mediveal history and Art &culture | jan,feb2024 | |
| CPAITS-104 | 5th April,2025 | CSAT 4 | ||
| PAITS-117 | 10th April,2025 | Modern indian history | mar,Apr2024 | |
| PAITS-118 | 15th April,2025 | Geography | may,june2024 | |
| PAITS-119 | 20th April,2025 | Economy | july,Aug2024 | |
| CPAITS-105 | 25th April,2025 | CSAT 5 | ||
| PAITS-120 | 30th April,2025 | Economic Survey + Indian Year Book | sep,oct2024 | |
| PAITS-121 / CPAITS-106 | 5th May,2025 | Full syllabus +CSAT | All months CA | |
| PAITS-122 / CPAITS-107 | 8th May,2025 | |||
| PAITS-123 / CPAITS-108 | 11th May,2025 | |||
| PAITS-124 / CPAITS-109 | 14th May,2025 | |||
| PAITS-125 / CPAITS-110 | 18th May,2025 | |||
Detailed Syllabus
| Test Code | Topic | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Test Code PAITS-101 | Full Length | • Focus on Phases of Indian Freedom Movement, First War of Independence 1857, Socio Religious Reforms, Moderate Phase, Extremist Phase, Revolutionary Terrorism, Age of Gandhian Mass Struggle, Communist Influence, Role of different groups and Women • India in Eighteenth Century: Advent of Europeans Powers & the Decline of Mughal Empire • British advent in India: Administration and Economic Policies (1757-1857) • Rising Resentment & the Revolt of 1857; Administrative changes after 1857 • Social & Cultural Awakening in the first half of 19th Century • Early Nationalism (1857 to 1906); Formation of Congress & Moderate Phase • Extremist Phase (1905 to 1919), Partition of Bengal, Surat Split (1906) • Revolutionary Nationalism Phase & Movements from outside India • Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movements • Phase of Mass Struggle (1919-1942): Gandhian Age in National Movements • Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Khilafat Movement • Socialistic Trends in Indian National Movement, Kisan Sabha |
| Test Code PAITS-102 | Indian Polity NCERT | • PRAGNYA IAS NCERT Series Polity & Governance • Class VI: Social and Political Life – I • Class VII: Social and Political Life – II • Class VIII: Social and Political Life – III • Class IX: Democratic Politics Part-1 • Class X: Democratic Politics Part-2 • Class XI: Political Theory • Class XI: Indian Constitution at Work • Class XII: Politics in India Since Independence • Class XII: Contemporary World Politics • Questions based on Current Affairs : January 2024 |
| Test Code PAITS-103 | Geography NCERT | • Class VI: The Earth, Our Habitat • Class VII: Our Environment • Class VIII: Resources and Development • Class IX: Contemporary India – I • Class X: Contemporary India – II • Class XI: Fundamentals of Physical Geography • Class XI: India: Physical Environment • Class XII: Geography India Questions based on Current Affairs : February 2024 |
| Test Code PAITS-104 | History NCERT | • PRAGNYA IAS NCERT Series History • Class VI: Our Past – I • Class VII: Our Past – II • Class VIII: Our Past – III (Part-I & II) • Class IX: India and the Contemporary World – I • Class X: India and the Contemporary World – II • Class XII: Themes in Indian History – I • Class XII: Themes in Indian History – II • Class XII: Themes in Indian History – III Questions based on Current Affairs : March 2024 |
| Test Code PAITS-105 | Economy NCERT | • PRAGNYA IAS NCERT Series Polity & Governance • Class VI: Social and Political Life – I • Class VII: Social and Political Life – II • Class VIII: Social and Political Life – III • Class IX: Democratic Politics Part-1 • Class X: Democratic Politics Part-2 • Class XI: Political Theory • Class XI: Indian Constitution at Work • Class XII: Politics in India Since Independence • Class XII: Contemporary World Politics Questions based on Current Affairs : April 2024 |
| Test Code PAITS-106 | Environment & Ecology NCERT | • Class 12th Biology – Relevant Chapters • Class 11th Chemistry (Part II) – Chapter 14 • Subject Specific Current Affairs from January 2024 to May 2024 Questions based on Current Affairs: May 2024 |
| Test Code PAITS-107 | Science & Technology NCERT | • Class VI: Science • Class VII: Science • Class VIII: Science • Class IX: Science • Class X: Science • PRAGNYA IAS NCERT Series History • Class VI: Our Past – I • Class VII: Our Past – II • Class VIII: Our Past – III (Part-I & II) • Class IX: India and the Contemporary World – I • Class X: India and the Contemporary World – II • Class XII: Themes in Indian History – I • Class XII: Themes in Indian History – II • Class XII: Themes in Indian History – III • Class XI: Biology • Class XII: Biology • Class XI: Chemistry • Class XII: Chemistry Questions based on Current Affairs : June 2024 |
| Test Code PAITS-108 | Indian Polity-I + Modern Indian History Indian Polity-I | Questions based on Current Affairs : June 2024 History of India (Modern) •Focus on Phases of Indian Freedom Movement, First War of Independence 1857, Socio Religious Reforms, Moderate Phase, Extremist Phase, Revolutionary Terrorism, Age of Gandhian Mass Struggle, Communist Influence, Role of different groups and Women • India in Eighteenth Century: Advent of Europeans Powers & the Decline of Mughal Empire • British advent in India: Administration and Economic Policies (1757-1857) • Rising Resentment & the Revolt of 1857; Administrative changes after 1857 • Social & Cultural Awakening in the first half of 19th Century • Early Nationalism (1857 to 1906); Formation of Congress & Moderate Phase • Extremist Phase (1905 to 1919), Partition of Bengal, Surat Split (1906) • Revolutionary Nationalism Phase & Movements from outside India • Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movements • Phase of Mass Struggle (1919-1942): Gandhian Age in National Movements • Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Khilafat Movement • Socialistic Trends in Indian National Movement, Kisan Sabha *Please refer the syllabus •Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Round Table Conference (RTC) I, II, Quit India Movement • Events from 1942 till India’s Independence (INA, RIN Mutiny etc.) • Reforms, Acts & Committees, Congress Sessions, Governor Generals & Viceroys • Tribal & Peasant Uprisings, Development of Modern Education & Press, Eminent Personalities of Indian National Movement, Role of women, Communalism and Regionalism • Post-Independence India: Consolidation of States, Linguistic States, Elections • Major Political, Social and Economic Events, Reforms and Policies after Independence Questions based on Current Affairs: July 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book Indian Polity & Governance • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book History of India & Indian National Movement |
| Test Code PAITS-109 | Economy + Science & Technology Indian Economy | • Basic concept & definitions of economy • Planned and Mixed Economy, Five-year Plans, Inclusive Growth, NITI Aayog • Economic Reforms: LPG, Economic Reforms since 1991 • National Income Accounting • Definition, Concepts: GDP, NDP, GNP, NNP, Measurement of National Income • Taxes, Subsidies etc. • Money and Banking • Function of Money, Evolution of Money, Money supply etc. • Banking: Functions and Types of Banks and NBFC, • Banking Reforms, NPA, Basel Norms etc. • Central Bank, Concepts of Money, Credit & Monetary Policy (CRR, Repo, etc.) • Financial Inclusion: Jan Dhan, Mudra, Gold Monetization and Bonds etc. • Inflation and Employment • Inflation: Definition, types and causes, Inflation targeting, Controlling & Inflation scenario • Types and nature of employment and unemployment • Government Budgeting and Fiscal Policy • Budgeting, types, its evolution in India & Future Outlook • Public finance, Revenue and Expenditure, Fiscal Policy, • Deficits, Questions based on Current Affairs : June 2024 |
| Test Code PAITS-110 | Geography-I + Environment & Ecology | • Geography of India (Physical Geography) (Part-I) • Location, Area and Boundaries • Structure and Relief: Physiographic Divisions- Northern • Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular Plateau and • Islands of India. • Indian Drainage System: Himalayan and Peninsular • Drainage System • Spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, pressure, • winds and rainfall • Indian Climate (Monsoon): Regional Weather, Climate • and Seasons, Cyclones, Rainfall Pattern, Climatic • Regions of India • Plant and Animal Life, Natural Vegetation Regional • variation • Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation • Conservation of Environment: Ex-situ, In-situ – Biosphere • Reserves, National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries & • Organizations • Soil Types, Regional Variation and Conservation • Natural Hazards and Disasters, Disaster Management • Indian Geography Map Work • Geography of World (Physical Geography) (Part-I) • The focus will be on the World Geography-Static portion • along with relevant contemporary Geographical Issues, • Events & Map Work. • Earth & Universe, Interior of the Earth • Shape of the Continents, Continental Drift, Volcanoes, • Earthquakes • Earth Movements- Plate Tectonics, Seafloor Spreading • Landforms, Weathering, Mass Wasting & Erosion • World Climate, Climatic Classification: Koppen • Atmosphere, Planetary and Local Winds • Heat Budget & Upper Atmospheric Phenomenon • Ocean, Seas, Salinity, Bottom Topography of Oceans • Movement of Oceans: Ocean Currents, Tides, Waves • Hydrological Cycle, Temperature distribution & Corals • and related phenomenon • Natural Vegetation, Conservation of Environment: Ex-situ, • In-situ – Biosphere Reserves, National Park, Wild Life • Sanctuaries & Organizations • Soil &Formation, Types of Soil, Erosion and Conservation, • Natural Hazards and Disasters • Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, • Europe and Australia Continental Features & Mapwork • Environment & Ecology • Ecology & Environment • Concepts: Ecology & Ecosystem, Functions of an • Ecosystem, Natural Resource conservation • Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystem, Marine Organism, • Ecological Succession • Biodiversity • Basic Concepts, Plant and Animal Diversity, Marine • Organisms, Threat to Biodiversity, • Protected Area Network: National parks, Wildlife • sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved and • protected forests, Conservation and community • reserves, Village and Panchayat Forests, Private • protected areas, Conservation areas • India & World Biodiversity and conservation efforts, • Bioprospecting, Biosafety, Biopiracy • Sustainable Development, Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment • Conservation Efforts for Biodiversity – India and World • Conservation Efforts for Biodiversity – India and World • Environmental Acts and Policies, Environmental conventions • Red Book, IUCN Classification: Critically Endangered, Schedule List – WPA, 1972 • Man-Animal Conflict, Project Tiger, Elephant, Vulture, Turtle, Hangul, Ganges Dolphin etc. • Environmental Issues • Environmental Pollution: Types, Energy Crisis and Non Conventional Source. • Air, Smog, Fly Ash, Water, Soil, Noise, Radio Active Waste, E-Waste, Bio Remediation • Agriculture • Crop And Its Classification, Cropping System and Pattern Farming System • Sustainable Indian agriculture, Integrated Farming System, Soil Science • Climate Change & Organizations & Mitigation • Global Warming, Greenhouse effect, GEF, REDD AND REDD+ • UNFCCC, KYOTO, Paris, Bali Copenhagen, Cancun, & Durban Summit • Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Sink, Carbon Credit, Carbon Offsetting, Carbon Tax • Geo-Engineering, Ocean Acidification, Ozone Depletion. • India and Climate Change: • National Action Plan on Climate Change, GHG Mitigation, Green Building, BSE GREENEX, Environmental Impact Assessment • Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) • Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment, laws and policies Sustainable Development, Wild Life Protection Act 1972, • Environmental Protection Act 1986 • National Forest Policy 1988, Biological Diversity Act 2002, Wetland Rules 2010 • Schedule Tribes And Other Forest Dwellers Act 2006, Coastal Regulation Zone • National Green Tribunal, The Ozone Depleting Substances Rules • International Conventions & Protocols • UNCED, CBD, Ramsar Convention, CITES, IUCN, CMS, CAWT, ITTO • Wildlife Trade (TRAFFIC), Trafficking (CAWT), Timber Org (ITTO), Global Tiger Forum (GTF) • Basel Convention, Stockholm Convention, Rotterdam Convention • UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), UN Forum On Forests (UNFF), • International Whaling Commission (IWC), Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol • Environmental Institutions & Organizations – India • National Wildlife Action Plan, National Afforestation and Eco-Development • CAMPA, CEPI, ECO-MARK, Social Forestry, National • Bamboo Mission • National Biodiversity Authority, Mangroves, National Lake Conservation Plan • Animal Welfare Board, Wildlife Crime Control Board etc. Questions based on Current Affairs: September 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book Environment and Ecology • PRAGNYA IAS Prelims Practice Series Indian & World Geography |
| Test Code PAITS-111 | Ancient and Medieval History + Indian Polity-II | • History of India (Ancient) • Focus on chronological historical developments in Ancient India • Ruling dynasties in different eras and socio, political, administrative, economic, religious, cultural developments during their rule • The major phases include: • Prehistoric period (Stone Age, Chalcolithic Age, Iron Age) • Ancient Indian History (Importance, Background, Geographical Distribution and Characteristics) • Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization • Vedic Age (Rigvedic to Later Vedic Phase: Society, Economy, Political organization, Religion, Thought); Sources of Vedic History • Mahajanapadas (Magadha, Kosala, Vrijji etc.) Religious Reforms (Rise of Jainism, Buddhism etc.) • Pre-Mauryan Age (Haryanaka, Shishunaga, Nanda Dynasty etc.) • Persian and Macedonian Invasions, Influence on Art andn culture (Eg. Gandhara School of Art, Greco-Buddhist Culture) • Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age, Sangam Age • Central Asian Invasions (Indo Greek, Indo-Scythian, Parthians, Kushanas) • Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age (Harshavardhana etc.) • States of Southern and Western India (Satavahanas, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Pandyas etc.) • History of India (Medieval) • Focus on chronological historical developments in Medieval India. • Ruling dynasties in different eras and socio, political, administrative, economic, religious, • cultural developments during their rule. • The major phases include: • Early Medieval Period: North Indian Empires (Pala, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas etc) and South Indian Empires (Pallavas, Chalukyas, Cholas, Cheras and • Pandyas) • Invasions in medieval period (Ghazani, Ghori etc.) • The Delhi Sultanate: (Mamluk, Khilji, Tughlaqs, Sayyid and Lodi) • Vijayanagara Kingdom & Bahmani Sultanate • Cultural and Religious Movements: Bhakti Movement, • Sufi Movement • Afghans, Rajputs, Surs, Mughal Dynasty and the struggles for supremacy, Battles of Panipat • The Rise and Fall of Deccan States (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda etc.) • Fall of Mughal Empire and Rise of Sikhs, Jats, Afghans, Marathas etc. • Art and Culture • Focus on Art (Murals, Sculptures, Painting, Puppetry, Music, Dance) Architecture, Language, Religion and Philosophy, Science and Technology in ancient, medieval and modern India. • •Architecture: Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan • Architecture, Architecture during Sungas,Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, Temple Architecture, Forts and Tombs, Indo-Islamic Architecture, Modern Architecture • •Sculpture: Indian Sculpture and Different schools of Art • •Indian Paintings: Wall Paintings, Cave and Mural Paintings,Miniature Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Rajput Paintings, Folk Paintings, Other Paintings • •Religion and Philosophy: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism • Philosophy: Six Schools of Philosophy, Ajivika, Lokayata etc.; Bhakti & Sufi period; Religious reform Movements in Medieval and Modern India • Indian Music: Classical Music (Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music), Folk Music Tradition • Indian Dance: Classical Dance forms in India, Folk Dances • Puppetry: Various forms (String, Rod, Glove etc.) • Science & Technology, Famous Personalities and their contributions • Theatres in India: Folk Theatre, Indian Cinema and Circus • Indian Heritage Sites UNESCO: Cultural, Historical and Important Institutions • Medieval and Modern Languages & Literature • Fairs and Festivals, Martial arts • Indian Polity-II • Indian Polity and Governance (Part–II) • Important concepts: The Union Executive, Parliament, The State Executive, Judiciary, Local Government, Elections and Electoral reforms, Special Provisions for States, Governance. • Central Government: • President, Vice-President • Prime Minister, Council of Ministers • Cabinet Committees, Parliament (working, powers and functions, budget, role of parliament) • Parliamentary Committees, Groups and Forums. • State Government: • Governor • State Council of Ministers • State Legislature Chief Minister • Judiciary: • Supreme Court • High Court, Subordinate Courts • Lok Adalats, NALSA, Gram Nyayalaya, ADR etc., • Judicial Review, Judicial Activism • Public Interest Litigation • Local Government: • Panchayati Raj, PESA • Local Urban Government • Others: • Special Provisions for Some States • Special status of Jammu and Kashmir • Union Territories and Scheduled and Tribal Areas • Co-operative Societies • Official Language • Public Services, Tribunals • RPA Act, Anti-defection law • Elections and Electoral reforms • Political parties and Pressure groups • Governance: • RTI, Citizen’s Charter • E-Governance, Evaluation of constitution Questions based on Current Affairs: October 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book History of India and Indian National Movement • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book Indian Polity and Governance • History of India (Ancient) • Focus on chronological historical developments in Ancient India • Ruling dynasties in different eras and socio, political, administrative, economic, religious, cultural developments during their rule • The major phases include: • Prehistoric period (Stone Age, Chalcolithic Age, Iron Age) • Ancient Indian History (Importance, Background, Geographical Distribution and Characteristics) • Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization • Vedic Age (Rigvedic to Later Vedic Phase: Society, Economy, Political organization, Religion, Thought); Sources of Vedic History • Mahajanapadas (Magadha, Kosala, Vrijji etc.) Religious Reforms (Rise of Jainism, Buddhism etc.) • Pre-Mauryan Age (Haryanaka, Shishunaga, Nanda Dynasty etc.) • Persian and Macedonian Invasions, Influence on Art andn culture (Eg. Gandhara School of Art, Greco-Buddhist Culture) • Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age, Sangam Age • Central Asian Invasions (Indo Greek, Indo-Scythian, Parthians, Kushanas) • Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age (Harshavardhana etc.) • States of Southern and Western India (Satavahanas, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Pandyas etc.) • History of India (Medieval) • Focus on chronological historical developments in Medieval India. • Ruling dynasties in different eras and socio, political, administrative, economic, religious, • cultural developments during their rule. • The major phases include: • Early Medieval Period: North Indian Empires (Pala, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas etc) and South Indian Empires (Pallavas, Chalukyas, Cholas, Cheras and • Pandyas) • Invasions in medieval period (Ghazani, Ghori etc.) • The Delhi Sultanate: (Mamluk, Khilji, Tughlaqs, Sayyid and Lodi) • Vijayanagara Kingdom & Bahmani Sultanate • Cultural and Religious Movements: Bhakti Movement, • Sufi Movement • Afghans, Rajputs, Surs, Mughal Dynasty and the struggles for supremacy, Battles of Panipat • The Rise and Fall of Deccan States (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda etc.) • Fall of Mughal Empire and Rise of Sikhs, Jats, Afghans, Marathas etc. • Art and Culture • Focus on Art (Murals, Sculptures, Painting, Puppetry, Music, Dance) Architecture, Language, Religion and Philosophy, Science and Technology in ancient, medieval and modern India. • •Architecture: Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan • Architecture, Architecture during Sungas,Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, Temple Architecture, Forts and Tombs, Indo-Islamic Architecture, Modern Architecture • •Sculpture: Indian Sculpture and Different schools of Art • •Indian Paintings: Wall Paintings, Cave and Mural Paintings,Miniature Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Rajput Paintings, Folk Paintings, Other Paintings • •Religion and Philosophy: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism • Philosophy: Six Schools of Philosophy, Ajivika, Lokayata etc.; Bhakti & Sufi period; Religious reform Movements in Medieval and Modern India • Indian Music: Classical Music (Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music), Folk Music Tradition • Indian Dance: Classical Dance forms in India, Folk Dances • Puppetry: Various forms (String, Rod, Glove etc.) • Science & Technology, Famous Personalities and their contributions • Theatres in India: Folk Theatre, Indian Cinema and Circus • Indian Heritage Sites UNESCO: Cultural, Historical and Important Institutions • Medieval and Modern Languages & Literature • Fairs and Festivals, Martial arts • Indian Polity-II • Indian Polity and Governance (Part–II) • Important concepts: The Union Executive, Parliament, The State Executive, Judiciary, Local Government, Elections and Electoral reforms, Special Provisions for States, Governance. • Central Government: • President, Vice-President • Prime Minister, Council of Ministers • Cabinet Committees, Parliament (working, powers and functions, budget, role of parliament) • Parliamentary Committees, Groups and Forums. • State Government: • Governor • State Council of Ministers • State Legislature Chief Minister • Judiciary: • Supreme Court • High Court, Subordinate Courts • Lok Adalats, NALSA, Gram Nyayalaya, ADR etc., • Judicial Review, Judicial Activism • Public Interest Litigation • Local Government: • Panchayati Raj, PESA • Local Urban Government • Others: • Special Provisions for Some States • Special status of Jammu and Kashmir • Union Territories and Scheduled and Tribal Areas • Co-operative Societies • Official Language • Public Services, Tribunals • RPA Act, Anti-defection law • Elections and Electoral reforms • Political parties and Pressure groups • Governance: • RTI, Citizen’s Charter • E-Governance, Evaluation of constitution Questions based on Current Affairs: October 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book History of India and Indian National Movement • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book Indian Polity and Governance • History of India (Ancient) • Focus on chronological historical developments in Ancient India • Ruling dynasties in different eras and socio, political, administrative, economic, religious, cultural developments during their rule • The major phases include: • Prehistoric period (Stone Age, Chalcolithic Age, Iron Age) • Ancient Indian History (Importance, Background, Geographical Distribution and Characteristics) • Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization • Vedic Age (Rigvedic to Later Vedic Phase: Society, Economy, Political organization, Religion, Thought); Sources of Vedic History • Mahajanapadas (Magadha, Kosala, Vrijji etc.) Religious Reforms (Rise of Jainism, Buddhism etc.) • Pre-Mauryan Age (Haryanaka, Shishunaga, Nanda Dynasty etc.) • Persian and Macedonian Invasions, Influence on Art andn culture (Eg. Gandhara School of Art, Greco-Buddhist Culture) • Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age, Sangam Age • Central Asian Invasions (Indo Greek, Indo-Scythian, Parthians, Kushanas) • Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age (Harshavardhana etc.) • States of Southern and Western India (Satavahanas, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Pandyas etc.) • History of India (Medieval) • Focus on chronological historical developments in Medieval India. • Ruling dynasties in different eras and socio, political, administrative, economic, religious, • cultural developments during their rule. • The major phases include: • Early Medieval Period: North Indian Empires (Pala, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas etc) and South Indian Empires (Pallavas, Chalukyas, Cholas, Cheras and • Pandyas) • Invasions in medieval period (Ghazani, Ghori etc.) • The Delhi Sultanate: (Mamluk, Khilji, Tughlaqs, Sayyid and Lodi) • Vijayanagara Kingdom & Bahmani Sultanate • Cultural and Religious Movements: Bhakti Movement, • Sufi Movement • Afghans, Rajputs, Surs, Mughal Dynasty and the struggles for supremacy, Battles of Panipat • The Rise and Fall of Deccan States (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda etc.) • Fall of Mughal Empire and Rise of Sikhs, Jats, Afghans, Marathas etc. • Art and Culture • Focus on Art (Murals, Sculptures, Painting, Puppetry, Music, Dance) Architecture, Language, Religion and Philosophy, Science and Technology in ancient, medieval and modern India. • •Architecture: Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan • Architecture, Architecture during Sungas,Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, Temple Architecture, Forts and Tombs, Indo-Islamic Architecture, Modern Architecture • •Sculpture: Indian Sculpture and Different schools of Art • •Indian Paintings: Wall Paintings, Cave and Mural Paintings,Miniature Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Rajput Paintings, Folk Paintings, Other Paintings • •Religion and Philosophy: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism • Philosophy: Six Schools of Philosophy, Ajivika, Lokayata etc.; Bhakti & Sufi period; Religious reform Movements in Medieval and Modern India • Indian Music: Classical Music (Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music), Folk Music Tradition • Indian Dance: Classical Dance forms in India, Folk Dances • Puppetry: Various forms (String, Rod, Glove etc.) • Science & Technology, Famous Personalities and their contributions • Theatres in India: Folk Theatre, Indian Cinema and Circus • Indian Heritage Sites UNESCO: Cultural, Historical and Important Institutions • Medieval and Modern Languages & Literature • Fairs and Festivals, Martial arts • Indian Polity-II • Indian Polity and Governance (Part–II) • Important concepts: The Union Executive, Parliament, The State Executive, Judiciary, Local Government, Elections and Electoral reforms, Special Provisions for States, Governance. • Central Government: • President, Vice-President • Prime Minister, Council of Ministers • Cabinet Committees, Parliament (working, powers and functions, budget, role of parliament) • Parliamentary Committees, Groups and Forums. • State Government: • Governor • State Council of Ministers • State Legislature Chief Minister • Judiciary: • Supreme Court • High Court, Subordinate Courts • Lok Adalats, NALSA, Gram Nyayalaya, ADR etc., • Judicial Review, Judicial Activism • Public Interest Litigation • Local Government: • Panchayati Raj, PESA • Local Urban Government • Others: • Special Provisions for Some States • Special status of Jammu and Kashmir • Union Territories and Scheduled and Tribal Areas • Co-operative Societies • Official Language • Public Services, Tribunals • RPA Act, Anti-defection law • Elections and Electoral reforms • Political parties and Pressure groups • Governance: • RTI, Citizen’s Charter • E-Governance, Evaluation of constitution Questions based on Current Affairs: October 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book History of India and Indian National Movement • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book Indian Polity and Governance |
| Test Code PAITS-112 | Geography-II + Science & Technology | • Geography of India (Human and Economic Geography) • India Resources: Land, Forest, Water, Mineral & Energy • Agriculture: Types of Farming, Cropping Pattern, • Irrigation, Agro climatic classification, Agriculture • Techniques, Food Security • Industry: Location factors, Classifications, Distribution of • Major Industries • Trade & Communication: Roadways, Railways, Airways, • Ports, Waterways, Pipelines, Foreign Trade • Population & Settlement: Distribution & Density, Races & • Tribes, Demographic Attributes, Migration & Settlement, • Cultural factors • Indian Industries: Types, Locational factors • Geography of World (Human and Economic Geography) • Activities: primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary and • quinary. • Resources: Land, Forest, Water, Mineral & Energy • Agriculture: Types of Farming, Cropping Pattern, Agro • climatic classification, Food Security • Industry: Location factors, Classifications, Distribution of • Major Industries • Trade & Communication: Important Trade Routes and • Lines, Roadways, Railways, Airways, Ports, Waterways, • Pipelines • Population & Settlement: Distribution & Density, Races • & Tribes, Demographic Attributes, Migration & Settlement • Science and Technology • Physics • Standards and units, Motion, • Mechanics and properties of matter • Work, Energy and Power • Heat, Sound, Optics, Properties of Fluid • Electricity and Magnetism, Gravitation • Atomic and Nuclear physics • Modern Physics, Astronomy and Space Science • Chemistry • Matter, Chemical Reactions &Equations, • Structure of the Atom, Atoms and Molecules • Periodic classification of elements, Chemical Bonding • Carbon and its compound, Oxidation and Reduction • Acid, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals • Thermodynamics, Nanotechnology, Polymers and Plastics • Chemistry in Everyday Life, Agricultural & Food • Chemistry • Bio & Medicinal Chemistry • Biology • Introduction, Classification of Living Organisms • Study of Cell-Cytology, Photosynthesis, Plant Biology • Life processes, Origin and Evolution of life • Bio-communication, Systems of Human Body, Nutrition • Genetics, Diseases and Defence Mechanism Technology • Technology • Science & Technology development in India • Defence Technology, Space Science & Technology • Communications, Computers& Information Technology • Environment and Science, Energy, Nuclear Technology • Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Laser Technology • Superconductivity, Artificial Intelligence, Genetic Engineering • Applied Science and latest Technology with current developments • Science & Technology development in India • Defence Technology, Space Science & Technology • Communications, Computers& Information Technology • Environment and Science, Energy, Nuclear Technology • Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Laser Technology • Superconductivity, Artificial Intelligence, Genetic Engineering • Applied Science and latest Technology with current developments Questions based on Current Affairs: January-June 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Prelims Practice Series Indian & world Geography • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book General Science and Science & Technology |
| Test Code PAITS-113 | Economy + Environment & Ecology Indian Economy | • Basic concept & definitions of economy. • Planned and Mixed Economy, Five-year Plans, Inclusive • Growth, NITI Aayog • Economic Reforms: LPG, Economic Reforms since 1991 • National Income Accounting • Definition, Concepts: GDP, NDP, GNP, NNP, Measurement • of National Income • Taxes, Subsidies etc. • Money and Banking • Function of Money, Evolution of Money, Money supply • etc. • Banking: Functions and Types of Banks and NBFC, • Banking Reforms, NPA, Basel Norms etc. • Central Bank, Concepts of Money, Credit & Monetary • Policy (CRR, Repo, etc.) • Financial Inclusion: Jan Dhan, Mudra, Gold Monetization • and Bonds etc. • Inflation and Employment • Inflation: Definition, types and causes, Inflation targeting, Controlling & Inflation scenario • Types and nature of employment and unemployment • Government Budgeting and Fiscal Policy • Budgeting, types, its evolution in India & Future Outlook • Public finance, Revenue and Expenditure, Fiscal Policy, Deficits, • Tax Structure: Methods – Progressive, Regressive, • Proportional &Tax Reforms • Types of Taxes – Direct, Indirect, VAT, GST, CTT, STT, Capital Gains, MAT etc. • 14th Finance Commission, 15th Finance Commission Plans • External Sector, Foreign Trade and Currency Exchange rates • Balance of Payment, Balance of Trade, International trade, IMF • Currency types and management, recession: Types and • Management • Capital/Current Account Convertibility • Trade related issues and challenges: WTO, IPR’s, GAAR, • TRIPS, Trade policies, etc. • Financial Market • Capital Market: Primary and Secondary Markets. • Money Market: Important terms and concepts, Market • instruments (Treasury bill, Commercial Paper, Call money etc.) • Industry • Industrial Policies, Disinvestment, Roads, Railways, • Aviation, Maritime& Energy Scenario • PPP Models, Smart Cities, Schemes and Programs: Make • In India, Start Up India, Uday etc. • Services • Present situation and Performance, Research and Development, • Trade Agreements: Bilateral, Multilateral, Regional, • Reforms and Future Outlook |
| Test Code PAITS-114 | Indian Polity and Governance (Part –1 & 2 ) | • Part –1 • Political systems: concepts, forms and types • Indian Constitution: Historical Background; Making of the Constitution and its philosophies • Salient Features of the Constitution • History of India (Ancient) • History of India (Medieval) • Preamble • Territory of the Union • Citizenship • Fundamental Rights and Duties • Directive Principles of State Policy • Procedure for Amendment • Basic Structure of the Constitution • Parliamentary System • Nature of Federal System • Centre-State Relations and Inter-State Relations • Emergency Provisions • Constitutional and Non-Constitutional bodies (Statutory, • regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies) Indian Polity and Governance (Part–II) • Important concepts: The Union Executive, Parliament, The State Executive, Judiciary, Local Government, Elections and Electoral reforms, Special Provisions for States, Governance. Central Government: • President, Vice-President • Prime Minister, Central Council of Ministers • Cabinet Committees, Parliament (working, powers and functions, budget, role of parliament) • Parliamentary Committees, Groups and Forums. • State Government: • Governor • State Council of Ministers • State Legislature Chief Minister • Judiciary: • Supreme Court • High Court, Subordinate Courts • Judicial Review, Judicial Activism • Public Interest Litigation • Local Government: • Panchayati Raj • Local Urban Government • Others: • Special Provisions for Some States • Special status of Jammu and Kashmir • Union Territories and Scheduled and Tribal Areas • Co-operative Societies, • Official Language, • Public Services, Tribunals, • RPA Act, Anti-defection law • Elections and Electoral reforms • Governance: • RTI, Citizen’s Charter, • E-Governance, Evaluation of constitution Questions based on Current Affairs: March & April 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book Indian Polity and Governance |
| Test Code PAITS-115 | Ancient and Medieval History + Art & Culture History of India (Ancient) | • Focus on chronological historical developments in Ancient India. • Ruling dynasties in different eras and socio, political, administrative, economic, religious, cultural developments during their rule. • The major phases include: • Prehistoric period (Stone Age, Chalcolithic Age, Iron Age) • Ancient Indian History (Importance, Background, • Geographical Distribution and Characteristics) • Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization • Vedic Age (Rigvedic to Later Vedic Phase: Society, • Economy, Political organization, Religion, Thought); • Sources of Vedic History • Religious Reforms (Rise of Jainism, Buddhism etc.) • Mahajanapadas (Magadha, Kosala, Vrijji etc.) • Pre-Mauryan Age (Haryanaka, Shishunaga, Nanda • Dynasty etc.) • Persian and Macedonian Invasions, Influence on Art and culture (Eg. Gandhara School of Art, Greco Buddhist Culture) • Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age, Sangam Age • Central Asian Invasions (Indo Greek, Indo-Scythian, Parthians, Kushanas) • Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age (Harshavardhana etc.) • States of Southern and Western India (Satavahanas, Sakas Pallavas, Chalukyas, Pandyas etc.) • History of India (Medieval) • Focus on chronological historical developments in Medieval India. • Ruling dynasties in different eras and socio, political, administrative, economic, religious, cultural developments during their rule. • The major phases include: • Early Medieval Period: North Indian Empires (Pala, • Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas etc) and South Indian Empires (Pallavas, Chalukyas, Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas) • Invasions in medieval peiod (Ghazani, Ghori etc.) • The Delhi Sultanate: (Mameluk, Khalji, Tughlaqs, Sayyid and Lodi) • Vijayanagara Kingdom & Bahmani Sultanate, • Cultural and Religious Movements: Bhakti Movement, Sufi • Movement • Slave Dynasty, Afghans, Rajputs, Surs, Mughal Dynasty • and the struggles for supremacy, Battles of Panipat • The Rise and Fall of Deccan States (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, • Golconda etc.) • Fall of Mughal Empire and Rise of Sikhs, Jats, Afghans, • Marathas etc. |
| Test Code PAITS-116 | Modern Indian History | • Focus on Phases of Indian Freedom Movement, First War of Independence 1857, Socio Religious Reforms, Moderate Phase, Extremist Phase, Revolutionary Terrorism, Age of Gandhian Mass Struggle, Communist Influence, Role of different groups and Women • India in Eighteenth Century to Twentieth Century: • Advent of Europeans Powers & the Decline of Mughal • Empire British advent in India: Administration and Economic Policies (1757-1857) • Rising Resentment & the Revolt of 1857; Administrative changes after 1857. • Social & Cultural Awakening in the first half of 19th Century • Early Nationalism (1857 to 1906); Formation of Congress & Moderate Phase • Extremist Phase (1905 to 1919), Partition of Bengal, Surat Split (1906), • Revolutionary Nationalism Phase & Movements from • outside India • Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movements • Phase of Mass Struggle (1919-1942): Gandhian Age in • National Movements • Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Khilafat • Movement • Socialistic Trends in Indian National Movement, Kisan Sabha • Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, RTC I, II, Quit India Movement • Events from 1942 till India’s Independence (INA, RIN Mutiny etc.) • Reforms, Acts & Committees, Congress Sessions, • Governor Generals & Viceroys • Tribal & Peasant Uprisings, Development of Modern • Education & Press, Eminent Personalities of Indian • National Movement, Role of women, Communalism • and Regionalism • Post- Independence India: Consolidation of States, • Linguistic States, Elections • Major Political, Social and Economic Events, Reforms and • Policies after Independence Questions based on Current Affairs : July & August 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book History of India and Indian National Movement |
| Test Code PAITS-117 | Geography | • Geography of India (Physical Geography) • Location, Area and Boundaries • Structure and Relief: Physiographic Divisions- Northern • Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular Plateau and • Islands of India. • Indian Drainage System: Himalayan and Peninsular • Drainage System • Spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, pressure, • winds and rainfall • Indian Climate (Monsoon): Regional Weather, Climate • and Seasons, Cyclones, Rainfall Pattern, Climatic • Regions of India • Plant and Animal Life, Natural Vegetation regional • variation • Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation • Conservation of Environment: Ex-situ, In-situ – Biosphere • Reserves, National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries & • Organizations • Soil Types, Regional Variation and Conservation • Natural Hazards and Disasters and Disaster Management • Indian Geography Map Work • Geography of India (Human and Economic Geography) • India Resources: Land, Forest, Water, Mineral & Energy • Agriculture: Types Of Farming, Cropping Pattern, • Irrigation, Agro climatic classification, Agriculture • Techniques Food Security • Industry: Location factors, Classifications, Distribution of • Major Industries • Trade & Communication: Roadways, Railways, Airways, • Ports, Waterways, Pipelines, Foreign Trade • Population & Settlement: Distribution & Density, Races & • Tribes, Demographic Attributes, Migration & Settlement, • Cultural factors • Indian Industries: Types, Locational factors, • Geography of World (Physical Geography) • The focus will be on the World Geography-Static portion • along with relevant contemporary Geographical Issues, • Events & Map Work. • Earth & Universe, Interior of the Earth • Shape of the Continents, Continental Drift, Volcanoes, • Earthquakes • Earth Movements- Plate Tectonics, Seafloor Spreading • Landforms, Weathering, Mass Wasting & Erosion • World Climate, Climatic Classification: Koppen • Atmosphere, Planetary and Local Winds • Heat Budget & Upper Atmospheric Phenomenon • Ocean, Seas, Salinity, Bottom Topography of Oceans • Movement of Oceans: Ocean Currents, Tides, Waves • Hydrological Cycle, Temperature distribution & Corals and related phenomenon • Natural Vegetation, Conservation of Environment: Ex-situ, In-situ – Biosphere Reserves, National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries & Organizations • Soil &Formation, Types of Soil, Erosion and Conservation, Natural Hazards and Disasters • Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia Continental Features & Mapwork • Geography of World (Human and Economic Geography) • Activities: primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary and quinary. • Resources: Land, Forest, Water, Mineral & Energy • Agriculture: Types of Farming, Cropping Pattern, Agro climatic classification, Food Security • Industry: Location factors, Classifications, Distribution of Major Industries • Trade & Communication: Important Trade Routes and • Lines, Roadways, Railways, Airways, Ports, Waterways, Pipelines • Population & Settlement: Distribution & Density, Races & Tribes, Demographic Attributes, Migration & Settlement Questions based on Current Affairs : September-October 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Prelims Practice Series Indian and World Geography |
| Test Code PAITS-118 | Economy | • Focus will be on basic economic concepts, government • plans and policies • Planned and Mixed Economy, Five-year Plans, Inclusive • Growth, NITI Aayog • Economic Reforms: LPG,Economic Reforms since 1991 • National Income Accounting • Definition,Concepts: GDP, NDP, GNP, NNP, Measurement • ofNational Income • Taxes, Subsidiesetc. • Money and Banking • Function of Money, Evolution of Money, Money supply • etc. • Banking: Functions and Types of Banks and NBFC, • Banking Reforms, NPA, Basel Norms etc. • Central Bank, Concepts of Money, Credit & Monetary • Policy (CRR, Repo, etc.) • Financial Inclusion: Jan Dhan, Mudra, Gold Monetization • and Bonds etc. • Inflation and Employment • Inflation: Definition, types and causes, Inflation targeting, • Controlling & Inflation scenario • Types and nature of employment and unemployment • Government Budgeting and Fiscal Policy • Budgeting, types, its evolution in India&Future Outlook • Public finance, Revenue and Expenditure,Fiscal Policy, Deficits, • Tax Structure: Methods – Progressive, Regressive, • Proportional &Tax Reforms • Types of Taxes – Direct, Indirect, VAT, GST, CTT, STT, Capital Gains, MAT etc • 14th Finance Commission, 15th Finance Commission • Plans • External Sector, Foreign Trade and Currency Exchange rates • Balance of Payment, Balance of Trade, International trade, IMF • Currencytypes and management, recession: Types and • Management • Capital/Current Account Convertibility • Trade related issues and challenges: WTO, IPR’s,GAAR, TRIPS, Trade policies, etc. • Financial Market • Capital Market:Primary and Secondary Markets. • Money Market: Important terms and concepts, Market • instruments (Treasury bill, Commercial Paper, Call • money etc) • Focus will be on basic economic concepts, government plans • and policies • Industry • Industrial Policies, Disinvestment, Roads, Railways, • Aviation, Maritime & Energy Scenario • PPP Models, Smart Cities, Schemes and Programs: Make • In India, Start Up India, Uday. • Services • Present situation and Performance, Research and • Development • Trade Agreements: Bilateral, Multilateral, Regional, • Reforms and Future Outlook • Agriculture • Land Reforms & Green Revolution,Cropping Patterns, • Animal husbandry • Food Management Buffer Stock, PDS & Subsidies, • Model APMC Act, Agriculture Marketing & Commodity • Futures Market • Farm Management: Mechanization, fertilizers, seed banks, • Extension services • Insurance • Industry and Reforms, Institutions and Agencies,Schemes • India and International Institutions • IMF, World bank, MIGA, ADB, AIIB, BRICS etc • Sustainable Development • SDG, Climate Change, Paris Agreement, Green Finance, Renewable energy, INDC & Future Outlook • Human Development • HDR, Gender Issues, Poverty: Estimates, Inclusive • growth,Demographic Attributes • Reforms: Educational, Child, Labour, Health, Social sector Schemes • Important Topics in News • Economic Survey, Budget and important policy papers, Demonetization • Demographic Dividend, Universal Basic Income, Bad • Bank, Twin Balance sheet crisis, • Multilateralism Regional Restrictions and Deglobalisation. • Inequality Solution: Social sector schemes, Universal Healthcare & Education Questions based on Current Affairs : November 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book Indian Economy |
| Test Code PAITS-119 | Science and Technology + Environment & Ecology Science and Technology | • Physics • Standards and units, Motion, • Mechanics and properties of matter • Work, Energy and Power • Heat, Sound, Optics, Properties of Fluid • Electricity and Magnetism, Gravitation • Atomic and Nuclear physics • Modern Physics, Astronomy and Space Science • Chemistry • Matter, Chemical Reactions &Equations, • Structure of the Atom, Atoms and Molecules • Periodic classification of elements, Chemical Bonding • Carbon and its compound, Oxidation and Reduction • Acid, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals • Thermodynamics, Nanotechnology, Polymers and Plastics • Chemistry in Everyday Life, Agricultural & Food Chemistry • Bio & Medicinal Chemistry • Biology • Introduction, Classification of Living Organisms • Study of Cell-Cytology, Photosynthesis, Plant Biology • Life processes, Origin and Evolution of life • Bio-communication, Systems of Human Body, Nutrition • Genetics, Diseases and Defence Mechanism Technology • Technology • Science & Technology development in India • Defence Technology, Space Science & Technology • Communications, Computers& Information Technology • Environment and Science, Energy, Nuclear Technology • Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Laser • Technology • Superconductivity, Artificial Intelligence, Genetic • Engineering • Applied Science and latest Technology with current • developments • Environment & Ecology • Ecology & Environment • Concepts: Ecology & Ecosystem, Functions of an • Ecosystem, Natural Resource conservation • Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystem, Marine Organism, • Ecological Succession • Biodiversity • Basic Concepts, Plant and Animal Diversity, Marine • Organisms, Threat to Biodiversity, • Protected Area Network: National parks, Wildlife • sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved and • protected forests, Conservation and community • reserves, Village and Panchayat Forests, Private • protected areas, Conservation areas • India & World Biodiversity and conservation efforts, • Bioprospecting, Biosafety, Biopiracy • Sustainable Development, Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment • Conservation Efforts for Biodiversity – India and World • Environmental Acts and Policies, Environmental • conventions • Red Book, IUCN Classification: Critically Endangered, • Schedule List – WPA, 1972 • Man-Animal Conflict, Project Tiger, Elephant, Vulture, Turtle, Hangul, Ganges Dolphin etc. • Environmental Issues • Environmental Pollution: Types, Energy Crisis and Non Conventional Source. • Air, Smog, Fly Ash, Water, Soil, Noise, Radio Active Waste, E-Waste, Bio Remediation • Agriculture • Crop And Its Classification, Cropping System and Pattern Farming System • Sustainable Indian agriculture, Integrated Farming System, Soil Science • Climate Change & Organizations & Mitigation • Global Warming, Greenhouse effect, GEF, REDD AND • REDD+ • UNFCCC, KYOTO, Paris, Bali Copenhagen, Cancun, & • Durban Summit. • Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Sink, Carbon Credit, Carbon Offsetting, Carbon Tax • Geo-Engineering, Ocean Acidification, Ozone Depletion. • India and Climate Change: • National Action Plan on Climate Change, GHG Mitigation, Green Building, BSE GREENEX, Environmental Impact Assessment • Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) • Acts, Policies and Mitigations Strategies • Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment, laws and policies • Sustainable Development, Wild Life Protection Act 1972, Environmental Protection Act 1986 • National Forest Policy 1988, Biological Diversity Act 2002, Wetland Rules 2010 • Schedule Tribes And Other Forest Dwellers Act 2006, Coastal Regulation Zone • National Green Tribunal, The Ozone Depleting Substances Rules • International Conventions & Protocols • UNCED, CBD, Ramsar Convention, CITES, IUCN, CMS, • CAWT, ITTO • Wildlife Trade (TRAFFIC), Trafficking (CAWT), Timber • Org (ITTO), Global Tiger Forum (GTF) • Basel Convention, Stockholm Convention, Rotterdam • Convention • UN Convention To Combat Desertification (UNCCD), UN • Forum On Forests (UNFF), • International Whaling Commission (IWC), Vienna • Convention and Montreal Protocol • Environmental Institutions & Organizations – India • National Wildlife Action Plan, National Afforestation and • Eco-Development • CAMPA, CEPI, ECO-MARK, Social Forestry, National • Bamboo Mission • National Biodiversity Authority, Mangroves, National • Lake Conservation Plan • Animal Welfare Board, Wildlife Crime Control Board etc. Questions based on Current Affairs : December 2024 • Recommended study material for students • PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book General Science and Science & Technology PRAGNYA IAS Quick Book Environment and Ecology |
| PAITS-120 | Economic Survey & India Year Book Questions based on Current Affairs : January 2024 |
