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History Foundation 2024

History Optional Foundation Batch – CSE 2024

By Nikhil Sheth Sir & Vishal Singh Sir

Course Fee

Online Mode: ₹45,000

Offline Mode: ₹47,000

General Studies & History Optional Combined Package

Online Mode: ₹85,000

Offline Mode: ₹90,000

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Syllabus

  • 24 Weeks Program
  • Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage
  • Focus on Conceptual Clarity
  • Gradual building up from NCERT-to-UPSC level
  • Historiographical Perspective-building
  • Tracking latest trends in history
  • In-class PYQ Analysis and discussion
  • In-class regular Answer Writing Practice
  • Dedicated Mapping Sessions
  • Associated Test Series Program (8 Tests)
  • Prelims-specific Guidance
  • Live Class timings (Both Online/Offline mode) – Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 11:30am
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HISTORY

PAPER-I

  1. Sources

Archaeological sources:

Exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments.

Literary sources:

Indigenous: Primary and secondary; poetry, scientific literature, literature, literature in regional languages, religious literature.

Foreign account: Greek, Chinese, and Arab writers.

  1. Pre-history and Proto-history:

Geographical factors; hunting and gathering (paleolithic and mesolithic); Beginning of agriculture (neolithic and chalcolithic).

  1. Indus Valley Civilization:

Origin, date, extent, characteristics-decline, survival and significance, art and architecture.

  1. Megalithic Cultures:

Distribution of pastoral and farming cultures outside the Indus, Development of community life, Settlements, Development of agriculture, Crafts, Pottery, and Iron industry.

  1. Aryans and Vedic Period:

Expansions of Aryans in India:

Vedic Period: Religious and philosophic literature; Transformation from Rig Vedic period to the later Vedic period; Political, social, and economical life; Significance of the Vedic Age; Evolution of Monarchy and Varna system.

  1. Period of Mahajanapadas:

Formation of States (Mahajanapada): Republics and monarchies; Rise of urban centres; Trade routes; Economic growth; Introduction of coinage; Spread of Jainism and Buddism; Rise of Magadha and Nandas. Iranian and Mecedonian invasions and their impact.

  1. Mauryan Empire:

Foundation of the Mauryan Empire, Chandragupta, Kautilya and Arthashastra; Ashoka; Concept of Dharma; Edicts; Polity, Administration, Economy; Art, architecture, and sculpture; External contacts. Religion; Spread of religion; Literature.

Disintegration of the empire; sungas and Kanvas.

 

  1. Post-Mauryan Period (Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, Western Kshatrapas):

Contact with outside world; growth of urban centres, economy, coinage, development of religions, Mahayana, social conditions, art, architecture, culture, literature, and science.

  1. Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan, and South India:

Kharavela, The Satavahanas, Tamil States of the Sangam Age; Administration, Economy, land grants, coinage, trade guilds and urban centres; Buddhist centres; Sangam literature and culture; Art and architecture.

  1. Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas:

Polity and administration, Economic conditions, Coinage of the Guptas, Land grants, Decline of urban centres, Indian feudalism, Caste system, Position of women, Education, and educational institutions; Nalanda, Vikramshila and Vallabhi, Literature, scientific literature, art and architecture.

  1. Regional States during Gupta Era:

The Kadambas, Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami; Polity and Administration, Trade guilds, Literature; growth of Vaishnava and Saiva religions. Tamil Bhakit movement, Shankaracharya; Vedanta; Institutions of temple and temple architecture; Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Polity and administration; Cultural aspects. Arab conquest of Sind; Alberuni, The Chaluky as of Kalyana, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pandyas; Polity and Administration; Local Government; Growth of art and architecture, religious sects, Institution of temple and Mathas, Agraharas, education and literature, economy and society.

  1. Themes in Early Indian Cultural History:

Languages and texts, major stages in the evolution of art and architecture, major philosophical thinkers and schools, ideas in Science and Mathematics.

  1. Early Medieval India, 750-1200:

 — Polity: Major political developments in Northern India and the peninsula, origin, and the rise of Rajputs.

 — The Cholas: administration, village economy and society “Indian Feudalism”.

 — Agrarian economy and urban settlements.

 — Trade and commerce.

 — Society: the status of the Brahman and the new social order.

 — Condition of women.

 — Indian science and technology.

 

  1. Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200:

 — Philosophy: Skankaracharya and Vedanta, Ramanuja and Vishishtadvaita, Madhva and BrahmaMimansa.

 — Religion: Forms and features of religion, Tamil devotional cult, growth of Bhakti, Islam, and its arrival in India, Sufism.

 — Literature: Literature in Sanskrit, growth of Tamil literature, literature in the newly developing languages, Kalhan's Rajtarangini, Alberuni's India.

 — Art and Architecture: Temple architecture, sculpture, painting.

  1. The Thirteenth Century:

 — Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate: The Ghurian invasions - factors behind Ghurian success.

 — Economic, Social, and cultural consequences.

 — Foundation of Delhi Sultanate and early Turkish Sultans.

 — Consolidation: The rule of Iltutmish and Balban.

  1. The Fourteenth Century:

 — “The Khalji Revolution”.

 — Alauddin Khalji: Conquests and territorial expansion, agrarian and economic measure.

 — Muhammad Tughluq: Major projects, agrarian measures, bureaucracy of Muhammad Tughluq.

 — Firuz Tugluq: Agrarian measures, achievements in civil engineering and public works, decline of the

Sultanate, foreign contacts, and Ibn Battuta's account.

  1. Society, Culture and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries:

 — Society: composition of rural society, ruling classes, town dwellers, women, religious classes, caste and slavery under the Sultanate, Bhakti movement, Sufi movement.

 — Culture: Persian literature, literature in the regional languages of North India, literaute in the languages of South India, Sultanate architecture and new structural forms, painting, evolution of a composite culture.

— Economy: Agricultural Production, rise of urban economy and non-agricultural production, trade, and commerce.

  1. The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century-Political Developments and Economy:

 — Rise of Provincial Dynasties: Bengal, Kashmir (Zainul Abedin), Gujarat.

 — Malwa, Bahmanids.

 — The Vijayanagara Empire.

 — Lodis.

 — Mughal Empire, first phase: Babur, Humayun.

 — The Sur Empire: Sher Shah’s administration.

 — Portuguese colonial enterprise, Bhakti, and Sufi Movements.

  1. The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century- Society and culture:

 — Regional cultures specificities.

 — Literary traditions.

 — Provincial architectural.

 — Society, culture, literature, and the arts in Vijayanagara Empire.

  1. Akbar:

 — Conquests and consolidation of empire.

 — Establishment of jagir and mansab systems.

 — Rajput policy.

 — Evolution of religious and social outlook. Theory of Sulh-i-kul and religious policy.

 — Court patronage of art and technology.

  1. Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century:

 — Major administrative policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb.

 — The Empire and the Zamindars.

 — Religious policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan, and Aurangzeb.

 — Nature of the Mughal State.

 — Late Seventeenth Century crisis and the revolts.

 — The Ahom kingdom.

 — Shivaji and the early Maratha Kingdom.

  1. Economy and society, in the 16th and 17th Centuries:

 — Population Agricultural and craft production.

 — Towns, commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French companies: a trade revolution.

 — Indian mercantile classes. Banking, insurance, and credit systems.

 — Conditions of peasants, Condition of Women.

 — Evolution of the Sikh community and the Khalsa Panth.

 

  1. Culture during Mughal Empire:

 — Persian histories and other literature.

 — Hindi and religious literatures.

 — Mughal architecture.

 — Mughal painting.

 — Provincial architecture and painting.

 — Classical music.

 — Science and technology.

  1. The Eighteenth Century:

 — Factors for the decline of the Mughal Empire.

 — The regional principalities: Nizam’s Deccan, Bengal, Awadh.

 — Maratha ascendancy under the Peshwas.

 — The Maratha fiscal and financial system.

 — Emergence of Afghan power Battle of Panipat, 1761.

 — State of, political, cultural, and economic, on eve of the British conquest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY

PAPER-II

 

  1. European Penetration into India:

The Early European Settlements; The Portuguese and the Dutch; The English and the French East India Companies; Their struggle for supremacy; Carnatic Wars; Bengal-The conflict between the English and the Nawabs of Bengal; Siraj and the English; The Battle of Plassey; Significance of Plassey.

  1. British Expansion in India:

Bengal-Mir Jafar and Mir Kasim; The Battle of Buxar; Mysore; The Marathas; The three Anglo-Maratha Wars; The Punjab.

  1. Early Structure of the British Raj:

The Early administrative structure; From diarchy to direct contol; The Regulating Act (1773); The Pitt's India Act (1784); The Charter Act (1833); The Voice of free trade and the changing character of British colonial rule; The English utilitarian and India.

  1. Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule:

(a) Land revenue settlements in British India; The Permanent Settlement; Ryotwari Settlement; Mahalwari Settlement; Economic impact of the revenue arrangements; Commercialization of agriculture; Rise of landless agrarian labourers; Impoverishment of the rural society.

(b) Dislocation of traditional trade and commerce; De-industrialisation; Decline of traditional crafts; Drain of wealth; Economic transformation of India; Railroad and communication network including telegraph and postal services; Famine and poverty in the rural interior; European business enterprise and its limitations.

  1. Social and Cultural Developments:

The state of indigenous education, its dislocation; Orientalist-Anglicist controversy, The introduction of western education in India; The rise of press, literature, and public opinion; The rise of modern vernacular

literature; Progress of Science; Christian missionary activities in India.

  1. Social and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas:

Ram Mohan Roy, The Brahmo Movement; Devendranath Tagore; Iswarchandra Vidyasagar; The Young Bengal Movement; Dayanada Saraswati; The social reform movements in India including Sati, widow remarriage, child marriage etc.; The contribution of Indian renaissance to the growth of modern India; Islamic revivalism-the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements.

 

  1. Indian Response to British Rule:

Peasant movement and tribal uprisings in the 18th and 19th centuries including the Rangpur Dhing (1783), the Kol Rebellion (1832), the Mopla Rebellion in Malabar (1841-1920), the Santal Hul (1855), Indigo Rebellion (1859-60), Deccan Uprising (1875) and the Munda Ulgulan (1899-1900); The Great Revolt of 1857

—Origin, character, casuses of failure, the consequences; The shift in the character of peasant uprisings in the post-1857 period; the peasant movements of the 1920s and 1930s.

  1. Factors leading to the birth of Indian Nationalism; Politics of Association; The Foundation of the Indian

National Congress; The Safety-valve thesis relating to the birth of the Congress; Programme and objectives of Early Congress; the social composition of early Congress leadership; the Moderates and Extremists; The Partition of Bengal (1905); The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal; the economic and political aspects of Swadeshi Movement; The beginning of revolutionary extremism in India.

  1. Rise of Gandhi; Character of Gandhian nationalism; Gandhi's popular appeal; Rowlatt Satyagraha; the Khilafat Movement; the Non-cooperation Movement; National politics from the end of the Non-cooperation movement to the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement; the two phases of the Civil Disobedience Movement; Simon Commission; The Nehru Report; the Round Table Conferences; Nationalism and the Peasant Movements; Nationalism and Working class movements; Women and Indian youth and students in Indian politics (1885-1947); the election of 1937 and the formation of ministries; Cripps Mission; the Quit India Movement; the Wavell Plan; The Cabinet Mission.
  2. Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India between 1858 and 1935.
  3. Other strands in the National Movement.

The Revolutionaries: Bengal, the Punjab, Maharashtra, U.P. the Madras Presidency, Outside India.

The Left; The Left within the Congress: Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, the Congress Socialist Party; the Communist Party of India, other left parties.

  1. Politics of Separatism; the Muslim League; the Hindu Mahasabha; Communalism and the politics of partition; Transfer of power; Independence.
  2. Consolidation as a Nation; Nehru's Foreign Policy; India and her neighbours (1947-1964); The linguistic reorganisation of States (1935-1947); Regionalism and regional inequality; Integration of Princely States; Princes in electoral politics; the Question of National Language.
  3. Caste and Ethnicity after 1947; Backward Castes and Tribes in post-colonial electoral politics; Dalit movements.
  4. Economic development and political change; Land reforms; the politics of planning and rural reconstruction; Ecology and environmental policy in post-colonial India; Progress of Science.
  5. Enlightenment and Modern ideas:

(i) Major Ideas of Enlightenment: Kant, Rousseau.

(ii) Spread of Enlightenment in the colonies.

(iii) Rise of socialist ideas (up to Marx); spread of Marxian Socialism.

  1. Origins of Modern Politics:

(i) European States System.

(ii) American Revolution and the Constitution.

(iii) French Revolution and Aftermath, 1789-1815.

(iv) American Civil War with reference to Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery.

(v) British Democratic politics, 1815-1850: Parliamentary Reformers, Free Traders, Chartists.

  1. Industrialization:

(i) English Industrial Revolution: Causes and Impact on Society.

(ii) Industrialization in other countries: USA, Germany, Russia, Japan.

(iii) Industrialization and Globalization.

  1. Nation-State System:

(i) Rise of Nationalism in 19th century.

(ii) Nationalism: State-building in Germany and Italy.

(iii) Disintegration of Empires in the face of the emergence of nationalities across the World.

  1. Imperialism and Colonialism:

(i) South and South-East Asia.

(ii) Latin America and South Africa.

(iii) Australia.

(iv) Imperialism and free trade: Rise of neo-imperialism.

  1. Revolution and Counter-Revolution:

(i) 19th Century European revolutions.

(ii) The Russian Revolution of 1917-1921.

(iii) Fascist Counter-Revolution, Italy, and Germany.

(iv) The Chinese Revolution of 1949.

  1. World Wars:

(i) 1st and 2nd World Wars as Total Wars: Societal implications.

(ii) World War I: Causes and Consequences.

(iii) World War II: Causes and Consequences.

  1. The World after World War II:

(i) Emergence of Two power blocs.

(ii) Emergence of Third World and non-alignment.

(iii) UNO and the global disputes.

  1. Liberation from Colonial Rule:

(i) Latin America-Bolivar.

(ii) Arab World-Egypt.

(iii) Africa-Apartheid to Democracy.

(iv) South-East Asia-Vietnam.

  1. Decolonization and Underdevelopment:

(i) Factors constraining Development; Latin America, Africa.

  1. Unification of Europe:

(i) Post War Foundations, NATO, and European Community.

(ii) Consolidation and Expansion of European Community

(iii) European Union.

  1. Disintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World:

(i) Factors leading to the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union, 1985-1991.

(ii) Political Changes in East Europe 1989-2001.

(iii) End of the Cold War and US Ascendancy in the World as the lone superpower.

 

PMP 3.0

Prelims Master Program (PMP) 2.0 – for CSE Prelims 2023

The Prelims Master Program is a Comprehensive Prelims Focused classroom program covering a full syllabus covering traditional subjects and giving a special focus on those subjects that are undermined by students such as Science and Technology, Environment, Art & Culture in about 60+ classes to gain confidence and ahead of your competitors.In these classes, you will learn from Basics to Advanced concepts, and our major focus is on understanding every student’s problem while attempting multiple-choice questions (MCQs).Our mentors sit with every student and give them a unique and individual strategy that helps them in mastering the subjects and provides the confidence to solve multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of the Civil Services Exam standard.

Course Fee

   Offline Mode: ₹15,000 + 18% GST

   Online Mode: ₹10,000 + 18% GST

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Prelims Master Program (PMP) – 2023

The Prelims Master Program is a Comprehensive Prelims Focused classroom program covering a full syllabus covering traditional subjects and giving a special focus on those subjects that are undermined by students such as Science and Technology, Environment, Art & Culture in about 60+ classes to gain confidence and ahead of your competitors.In these classes, you will learn from Basics to Advanced concepts, and our major focus is on understanding every student’s problem while attempting multiple-choice questions (MCQs).Our mentors sit with every student and give them a unique and individual strategy that helps them in mastering the subjects and provides the confidence to solve multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of the Civil Services Exam standard.

Considering the evolving exam pattern in recent years, the Prelims Master Program (PMP) will ensure that students at LevelUp IAS have a comprehensive preparation with conceptual clarity and strategy with individual handholding to have that much-needed confidence to qualify for Prelims 2023.

Prelims Master Program (PMP) 2023 -2.0- Class Schedule
Day & DateSubjectTopicSub-Topic
Monday, February 06, 2023Indian PolityPhilosphical Part of the ConstitutionHow to Approach Polity for Prelims 2023

Brief look at PYQs

Introduction to Indian Polity and Consitution, Basic Discussion

from Indian Constitution at work (NCERT)

System of Government, Basic Structure etc.

Preamble, Union and Its Territory, Citizenship
Tuesday, February 07, 2023Indian PolityRights and DutiesIdea behind fundamental rights

Kinds of rights: Legal, constitutional, fundamental,

human

Doctrine of eclipse and doctrine of severability

Right to Equality

Right to Freedom

Contemporary issues related to fundamental rights

Right against exploitation

Right to freedom of religion

Cultural and educational rights

Right to constitutional remedies

Other dimension of fundamental rights, restriction of

fundamental rights of certain classes of citizens

Directive Principles of State Policy

Relation Between FR,DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Wednesday, February 08, 2023Indian PolityStructural Part-ILegislature of Union and States

Detailed study on Structure and Organisation of Indian

Parliament

Procedure followed in parliament during conduct of itsbusiness

Rationale behind Present Parliamentary system in India
Thursday, February 09, 2023Ancient, Medieval, Art & CultureStone Age, Harappan Civilisation and Vedic Age + Practice Questions
Friday, February 10, 2023Ancient, Medieval, Art & CultureMahajanapadas, Jainism and Buddhism, Mauryan Age and Post Mauryan Period + Practice Questions
Saturday, February 11, 2023Ancient, Medieval, Art & CultureSangam Age and Society, Gupta Age, Post Gupta Period – Harsha, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Imperial Cholas and Palas + Practice Questions
Sunday, February 12, 2023Off
Monday, February 13, 2023Indian PolityStructural Part-IDifferent committees of Parliament

Issues related to powers and privileges

Structure and functions state legislature

Comparison with parliament

Position of legislative council and their relevance

Role of governor in legislative process at state
Tuesday, February 14, 2023Indian PolityStructural Part-IIExecutive of Union and States
Wednesday, February 15, 2023Indian PolityStructural Part-IIIJudicial System of India

Structure, Organization and Functioning

Appointment and Removal of Judges; Issues involvedtherein

Powers and Jurisdiction of Court

Emerging trends in Judiciary- Judicial activism, PIL etc.,Issue

of Judicial Over reach

Alternate dispute resolution mechanism, tribunals, LokAdalat,

Permanent Lok Adalat, Gram Nyalayaso High Courts, their

powers and functions
Thursday, February 16, 2023Ancient, Medieval, Art & CultureTripartite Struggle, Arab Conquest of Sind, Turkish Invasions and the Delhi Sultanate + Practice Questions
Friday, February 17, 2023Ancient, Medieval, Art & CultureBhakti & Sufism, Vijayanagar Empire and Bahmani Kingdom, Mughal Empire + Practice Questions
Saturday, February 18, 2023Ancient, Medieval, Art & Culture
Sunday, February 19, 2023Test 01- Ancient, Medieval, Art & Culture
Monday, February 20, 2023Indian PolityStructural Part-IVCentre State Relationship

Disturbance in the Centre State Relationship

Emergency

Interstate Relationship
Tuesday, February 21, 2023Indian PolityStructural Part-IVLocal Self Government

Schedule and Tribal Areas

Administration of UTs

Constitutional Bodies
Wednesday, February 22, 2023Indian PolityElectoral Dimensions, Laws and

other Miscellaneous Provisions
Electoral Process in Constitution

Electoral Process and Salient Features of RoPA

ECI and Political Parties

Model Code of Conduct, Criminalisation of Politics and other

contemporary issues related to Elections

Miscellneous and Trivial Provisions in the Constitution

Other Regulatory bodies in the news

Comapring India’s Constitution with others (Factwise)

Analytically more imporant for mains
Thursday, February 23, 2023Indian EconomicsBasics of Economic Growth

Inflation

Poverty
GDP, GNP, GVA, NDP, GDP Deflator, National Income, Potential GDP, GDP Back series etc.

Inflation: WPI, CPI;

Types of Inflation; Factors affecting inflation; Effects of inflation; Deflation, Reflation, Disinflation

Poverty: Types (Social, human, Absolute, Relative) etc. Measurement; Multi-dimensional Poverty Index; MDGs and SDGs; Universal Basic Income
Friday, February 24, 2023Indian EconomicsPublic Finance – Fiscal PoliciesBudget, Receipts, Expenditure, Deficit, Taxes, Classification of Taxes, Methods of Taxation of goods, FRBM Act;

Monetized Deficit; Deficit Financing; Limits of Fiscal Deficit; Twin Deficit Challenge; Stimulus; Fiscal Drag; Fiscal Cliff;

Budget Reforms (Types of Budget)

Gross Domestic Saving, Savings and Investments; Debts (external vs internal)
Saturday, February 25, 2023Indian EconomicsMonetary Policy; Banking; Money Stock MeasuresRBI and its functions;

LAF, MSF, Repo, Reverse Repo, Variable Rate Reverse Repo, Bank Rate, LTRO

External Benchmark based lending; Operation Twist; G-SAP, Market stabilization bonds;
Sunday, February 26, 2023Test 02 – Indian Polity
Monday, February 27, 2023Indian EconomicsCapital MarketSecurities Market: hares, Preference Shares, Derivatives etc;

New and Old Issue Market;

SEBI;

Trading Process; Stock Exchanges;

NBFCs;
Tuesday, February 28, 2023Indian EconomicsExternal Trade and CapitalBoP: Current Account; Capital Account; External Commercial Borrowings; FDI; FPI;

Reserves – Foreign currency assets; Exchange Rates; Purchasing Power Parity; Convertibility (Current Account Convertibility; Capital Account Convertibility)

Barriers of Trade;

International Organizations: WTO, IMF etc.
Wednesday, March 01, 2023Indian EconomicsEmployment; IndustryEmployment – Types of Unemployment; Natural Rate of Unemployment; Causes; Phillips Curve; Jobless Growth;

Skill Development: Key Initiatives; Demographic Dividend

Labor Laws: Reforms

Indices (IIP, PMI); Core Sector; MSME; Crude Oil, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Strategic Reserves, Oil Bonds,
Thursday, March 02, 2023Indian EconomicsInfrastructureRoadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways, Logistic Sector, Energy – Renewable and Non Renewable
Friday, March 03, 2023Indian EconomicsAgriculture-1Contribution in India’s Economy; Agriculture Census; Input Management; Seed, Irrigation, Mechanization; Fertilizer (subsidy regime); Insurance; Agri Credit: ZBNF; Agri Education; Diversification, Integrated Farming System; Precision Agriculture; Multi-layered farming; Organic Farming

Important Crops and Cropping pattern: Tea, Coffee, Cotton, Rice, Pulses, Oilseeds, Sugarcane, Horticulture etc.
Saturday, March 04, 2023Indian EconomicsAgriculture-2Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Fishery (Various Initiatives);

Buffer Stocks and Buffer norms;

Direct and Indirect Subsidies; MSP Regime; PM KISAN;

PDS;

Agri-Market Reforms (APMC System; E-NAM; GRAMs, Agri-Infrastructure Funds;  three farm laws (now repealed))
Sunday, March 05, 2023Test 03 – Indian Economics
Monday, March 06, 2023Science & TechnologySpaceBasics, Rocket, Satellites, Recent initiatives by India, Recent International Initiatives
Tuesday, March 07, 2023Science & TechnologyBiotechnologyBasics, tools of Genetic Engineering, Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer, GM Crops (BT Cotton, BT Brinjal, GM Mustard etc), Biotechnology in Medicine Sector – Insulin, Gene Therapy, Molecular Diagnosis – PCR- ELISA, GM organisms, Personal Genomics, Biotechnology in Environment, Gene Mapping, Genome Sequencing, Dark DNA, Institutions (GEAC), Stem Cells, CHIM Studies, Synthetic Biology, Human Genome Project, Earth Bio genome Project, Gene Editing – CRISPR CAS9; Recent Current Affairs Updates
Wednesday, March 08, 2023Science & TechnologyBiology Basics & Health-1Basic Biology;

Basics of Health: – NFHS-5; AB Digital health Mission; AB-HIM, AB-PMJAY; Immunization Program, Vaccinations, Mission Indradhanush, BCG Vaccine, Vaccine Hesitancy;

Maternal Health Initiatives;

Nutrition; Poshan Abhiyan; Micro Nutrients vs Macro Nutrients, Fortification, Biofortification, RUTF, Diseases by Nutrition deficiencies (Rickets, Scurvy etc);

Viral Diseases: Corona viruses; Various types of COVID-19 vaccines; Measles, Ebola, Marburg, Rabies, HIV, Polio etc.
Thursday, March 09, 2023GeographyDiscussion:PYQ Analysis and Current Trends

Introduction to Geography: Earth, Latitudes & Longitudes

Origin of Universe

Geomorphology: Introduction, Theories, Geomorphic Processes, Landforms
Friday, March 10, 2023GeographyClimatology: Important concepts, Pressure belts, Winds, Koeppen’s Climatic Classification, World Climatic Regions
Saturday, March 11, 2023GeographyOceanography: Ocean Relief Features, Movements of Oceanic Water, Major Ocean Currents
Sunday, March 12, 2023Off
Monday, March 13, 2023Science & TechnologyHealth-2Non-Viral Diseases: Malaria, Kala Azar, Filariasis, Neurocysticercosis, TB, Typhoid, Diptheria etc.

Mitochondrial diseases and three parent babies.

Non Communicable Diseases – Hypertension, Diabetes, Insulin etc.

Anti-Biotic Resistance;
Tuesday, March 14, 2023Science & TechnologyNanotechnology, Robotics, Nuclear Science and TechnologyNanotechnology Basics – Applications; Molecular Machines; Graphene, CNT etc; Nanotechnology in Textile Sector; Technical Textiles; Nanotechnology in health Sector; Nanorobots for dental procedures; MHCT; Environmental Nanotechnology; Nanotech in Agriculture – Nano UREA;

Robotics – Applications; Recent Examples

Nuclear Science and Technology: Nuclear Energy – Basics; Fission vs Fusion (Thermonuclear Reactions); Types of Nuclear Power Reactors; Fast Breeder Reactor; Three Phase Nuclear Power Program of India; Thorium-Uranium Cycle; Nuclear Energy advantages; Radioactivity – Basics; Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology; Recent Updates
Wednesday, March 15, 2023Science & TechnologyIPR, Miscellaneous Physics, Chemistry and BiologyIPR: Types (Copyright and Industrial Property); WIPO, TRIPS, Patent Act, Copyright Act, National IPR Policy; Geographical Indications

Miscellaneous: Various updates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Thursday, March 16, 2023GeographyIndia: Physiographic Divisions of India and their characteristics

Mineral Resources: Various mineral resources in different parts of India and World
Friday, March 17, 2023GeographyIndia: Drainage pattern,Rivers and their tributaries,

Climate: Monsoon,ENSO,Western disturbance,Koeppen’s classification of Indian climate
Saturday, March 18, 2023GeographyAgriculture: Soil, Cropping Patterns, Important Crops, Current Trends in Agriculture, Farmers Issues

Mapping: Major Oceans and Countries around them, Important Places in India and World from prelims point of view, Tricks to remember places
Sunday, March 19, 2023Test 04 – Geography
Monday, March 20, 2023Environment and EcologyEnvironment, Ecology, EcosystemLevels of organisms in Ecology;

Ecosystem – components (biotic and abiotic)

Ecotone; Niche

Functions of Ecosystem – Energy Flow (Food chain and Food web); Ecological Pyramids;

Pollutants and Trophic Levels – Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification; Biogeochemical Cycle; Succession;

Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystem
Tuesday, March 21, 2023Environment and EcologyBiodiversity – 1Basics of Biodiversity: Distribution, megadiversity, hotspots, Endemic Species, Keystone species, Indicator species; Flagship species, priority species invasive species; speciation etc.

IUCN Classification:

Important protected Species – Animal Kingdom; Plant Kingdom
Wednesday, March 22, 2023Environment and EcologyBiodiversity-2International Initiatives: Biosphere Reserves; Natural Heritages; CBD; CITES; CMS; TRAFFIC; Birdlife International; Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas; Ramsar Convention; Ballast Water Management Convention; Antarctic Treaty;
Thursday, March 23, 2023Modern HistoryAdvent of Europeans and the British Conquest of India: Carnatic, Bengal, Mysore, Marathas, Sind, Punjab, Awadh + Economic Impact of Colonization, Practice Questions
Friday, March 24, 2023Modern HistoryThe Revolt of 1857: Causes, Events, Causes of Failure, Nature, Consequences + Practice Questions

Peasant and Tribal Uprisings + Practice Questions

Socio-Religious Reform Movements: “4 Is” – Issues, Ideas, Individuals and Institutions, Impact + Practice Questions
Saturday, March 25, 2023Modern HistoryThe rise of Indian Nationalism and the Moderate Phase: Factors, political associations before the Congress, Foundation of the INC, Approach and Achievements of Moderates + Practice Questions

Extremist Phase: Factors for the rise of Extremism and their Approach and Achievements, Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi Movement, Surat Split, Morley-Minto Reforms + Practice Questions

First Phase of Revolutionary Extremism in India and Abroad + Practice Questions
Sunday, March 26, 2023Test 05- Science & Technology
Monday, March 27, 2023Environment and EcologyBiodiversity-3National Efforts: Wild Life Protection Act, National Parks, WLS, Community Reserves, Conservation Reserves, Tiger Reserves; Biodiversity Act, Forest Act 1927, Forest Conservation Act, 1980; Zoological Parks, Compensatory Afforestation; Protection of Plant Varieties
Tuesday, March 28, 2023Environment and EcologyEnvironment PollutionAir Pollution; Water Pollution, Plastic Pollution, Solid Waste, E-Waste, Radioactive Waste; Biomedical Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste, Noise Pollution, Light Pollution etc.
Environment and EcologyClimate ChangeBasics; Reports; Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement; COP27

Ozone Depletion

Desertification

Ocean Acidification etc.
Thursday, March 30, 2023Modern HistoryNationalist Activity during WW I: Re-entry of Extremists into the INC, Lucknow Pact, Home Rule Movement, The Return of Mahatma Gandhi to India and Early Gandhian Satyagrahas in India + Practice Questions

Post War Discontent and the Non-Cooperation Movement:

Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, Rowlatt Act, Jallianwallah Bagh, Khilafat Issue + Practice Questions
Friday, March 31, 2023Modern HistorySwarajists, Simon Commission, Nehru Report, Civil Disobedience Movement, Gandhi Irwin Pact, RTC, McDonald Award, Poona Pact and Government of India Act, 1935 + Practice Questions

Second Phase of Revolutionary Extremism + Practice Questions
Saturday, April 01, 2023Modern HistoryTowards Freedom and Partition: 1937 Provincial Elections, Resignation of Congress Ministries, August Offer, Individual Satyagraha, Cripps Mission, Quit India Movement, CR Formula, Desai Liaquat Pact, Wavell Plan, Indian National Army, RIN Mutiny, Cabinet Mission Plan, Atlee’s Declaration, Mountbatten Plan, Freedom and Partition + Practice Questions

Some Aspects of British Rule: Constitutional Developments before 1857, Developments in Press, Education, Transport  and Communication, Civil Services, Police + Practice Questions
Sunday, April 02, 2023Test 06 – Modern History
Monday, April 03, 2023International Bodies
Tuesday, April 04, 2023International Bodies
Wednesday, April 05, 2023Internal Security/Defense
Thursday, April 06, 2023Government Schemes
Friday, April 07, 2023Government Schemes
Saturday, April 08, 2023Mapping/Places in News
Sunday, April 09, 2023Test 07 – Environment & Ecology
Sunday, April 16, 2023Test 08 – Government Schemes, International Bodies & Miscellaneous
Sunday, April 23, 2023Test 09 – General Studies Full Length Test 01
Sunday, April 30, 2023Test 10 – General Studies Full Length Test 02

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  • Our focus is not only on traditional subjects such as Polity, Geography but also on unconventional topics such as Science and Technology, Art & Culture, and Environment. These unconventional subjects will give that extra advantage and confidence to qualify for Prelims examinations in one attempt.
  • Most of the students have a knowledge base and content, but they may lack a strategy or have some attitudinal problems which inhibit them in qualifying Prelims exam. Level Up IAS is known for individual mentoring. Our expert mentors sit with the student and understand his/her problem and accordingly guide them to conquer their fear, develop a balanced strategy, and come out with flying colours in the Prelims examination.
  • Because our experts decoded the Prelims examination’s changing pattern, we help the students understand what is required to master the subjects and strategy to crack the Prelims examination.
  • Offline/Classroom students will “ALSO” have access to Online Recorded classes.
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  • Each recorded class video will be available on portal within 24 hours of offline class.

General Studies Foundation Course 2024

General Studies Foundation Batch for CSE 2024

Course Description

Other Details

Note

  • This is a one-stop solution for your entire pre-cum-mains preparation for GS wherein we systematically take you from the very beginning NCERT level and make you Exam-ready in 10 months.
  • For the Preliminary examination, the course covers in depth syllabus of General Studies (Paper I).
  • For the Mains examination, General Studies (Papers I, II, III and IV) as well as the Essay Part will be thoroughly covered.
  • Once you cover the Mains examination, we also help you in the preparation for the Personality Test with the help of Mocks Interview.
  • During the entire duration, our focus remains on highest-caliber classroom teaching, regularly updated quality material, regular assessment tests (of both objective and subjective type), periodic exam simulations personalized hand-holding, individual mentoring, and also on professional course-management.

What it includes?

  • Comprehensive Coverage
    • 15 Months dedicated Current affairs classes with Special focus on Prelims and Mains examination pattern
    • Emphasis on fundamental and advanced concepts
    • Extensive Coverage of Prelims syllabus, as well as Mains Syllabus
    • Balancing conceptual clarity with comprehensive coverage
    • Systematic sequential teaching
    • Time-bound completion of Syllabus
    • Regular practice tests
  • Experienced, Competent and Dedicated Faculties
    • Excellent and experienced faculty with subject specialization
    • Regular interaction with faculty members
    • Periodic Doubt-clearing sessions
  • Focussed and Well-curated Study Material
    • High quality classroom material, handouts and additional updated material
    • Designed as per the latest Syllabus and trend of Civil Services Examination
  • Regular and continuous assessment to make you exam-ready
    • Weekly Objective Tests
    • Comprehensive subject-wise in-class answer writing practice
    • Extensive Prelims Test Series for 2023
    • Rigorous quality assessment and individual feedback
    • Mentorship & Evaluation Regular Feedback of class performance and test results
  • Mentorship & Evaluation
    • Regular Feedback of class performance and test results
    • Course correction and guidance from mentors
    • Personal attention to the students
    • Collaborative and learning-friendly ambiance
  • Live Class Timings – Monday to Saturday– 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
  • Offline/Classroom students will “NOT” have access to Online Recorded classes.
  • Handouts – Hard Copy for Offline students and Soft Copy for Online Students.
  • The course will be valid till Mains 2024.
  • The course validity end date, will be same for all the students, irrespective of their admission date.
  • Online students can watch each class video a maximum of three times (1 Live + 2 Times Recorded).
  • Each recorded class video will be available on the same day evening.
  • The recorded class will be available for at least 48 Hours and will be removed within 72 Hours after the LIVE Class is completed.
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  • We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
  • Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
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Course Fee

   Online Mode: ₹45,000/-
   Offline Mode: ₹50,000/-

An Integrated Programme – A Complete Package

  • Comprehensive Coverage of Prelims & Mains Syllabus
  • Dedicated and accessible team of faculties
  • Systematic Sequence of two subjects at a time
  • Regular weekly class tests to ensure comprehensive assessment
  • 700+ hours of GS & 300+ hours of weekly Current Affairs
  • Notes to complement the class teaching (softcopy for online students)
  • Special Focus on Answer Writing Skills for Mains Examinations

What all it includes?

  • Current Affairs Pre-cum-Mains Program for CSE 2024
  • ACE CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) 2024
  • Prelims Test Series 2024
  • Mains Test Series 2024
  • Prelims Master Program (PMP) 2024
  • Mains Master Program (MMP) 2024
  • Essay Foundation Program (EFP) 2024
  • Interview Mentorship Program 2024

Sociology Mains Test Series for CSE 2023

Sociology Mains Test Series for CSE 2023

By Nishat Kumar Singh

Course Fee


₹10,000 + 18% GST

Course Objective

Schedule

Deliverables

Note

  • To help students revise the syllabus before each test.
  • Improve Answer Writing Approach & Skills through Evaluation and Feedback.
  • Inculcate Interdisciplinary Approach in Answer Writing.
  • Understand and predict UPSC Standard Questions.
  • Value Addition to Content by covering current issues in Test discussion.
  • Ensure Comprehensive Revision of the Mains Syllabus with a Focus on Covering Micro Issues.


Test 1


Date02 Oct 2022

(Sunday)

1. Sociology – The Discipline

a. Modernity and social changes in Europe and emergence of sociology.

b. Scope of the subject and comparison with other social sciences.

c. Sociology and common sense.2. Sociology as Science:

a. Science, scientific method and critique.

b. Major theoretical strands of research methodology.

c. Positivism and its critique.

d. Fact value and objectivity.

e. Non-Positivist methodologies.3. Research Methods and Analysis:

a. Qualitative and quantitative methods.

b. Techniques of data collection.

c. Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.
TopicPaper 1

Test 2


Date16 Oct 2022

(Sunday)

4. Sociological Thinkers:

a. Karl Marx- Historical materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle.

b. Emile Durkheim- Division of labour, social fact, suicide, religion and society.

c. Max Weber- Social action, ideal types, authority, bureaucracy, protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.

d. Talcolt Parsons- Social system, pattern variables.

e. Robert K. Merton- Latent and manifest functions, conformity and deviance, reference groups.

f. Mead – Self and identity.5. Stratification and Mobility:

a. Concepts- equality, inequality, hierarchy, exclusion, poverty and deprivation.

b. Theories of social stratification- Structural functionalist theory, Marxist theory, Weberian theory.

c. Dimensions – Social stratification of class, status groups, gender, ethnicity and race.

d. Social mobility- open and closed systems, types of mobility, sources and causes of mobility.6. Works and Economic Life:

a. Social organization of work in different types of society- slave society, feudal society, industrial /capitalist society.

b. Formal and informal organization of work.

c. Labour and society.
TopicPaper 1
 

Test 3


Date23 Oct 2022

(Sunday)

7. Politics and Society:

a. Sociological theories of power.

b. Power elite, bureaucracy, pressure groups, and political parties.

c. Nation, state, citizenship, democracy, civil society, ideology.

d. Protest, agitation, social movements, collective action, revolution.8. Religion and Society:

a. Sociological theories of religion.

b. Types of religious practices: animism, monism, pluralism, sects, cults.

c. Religion in modern society: religion and science, secularization, religious revivalism, fundamentalism.9. Systems of Kinship:

a. Family, household, marriage.

b. Types and forms of family.

c. Lineage and descent.

d. Patriarchy and sexual division oflabour.

e. Contemporary trends.



10. Social Change in Modern Society:


a. Sociological theories of social change.

b. Development and dependency.

c. Agents of social change.

d. Education and social change.

a. Science, technology and social change.
TopicPaper 1
 

Test 4


Date30 Oct 2022

(Sunday)

A. Introducing Indian Society:

(1) Perspectives on the study of Indian society:

a. Indology (GS. Ghurye).

b. Structural functionalism (M N Srinivas).

c. Marxist sociology (A R Desai).(2) Impact of colonial rule on Indian society:

a. Social background of Indian nationalism.

b. Modernization of Indian tradition.

c. Protests and movements during the colonial period.

d. Social reforms.B. Social Structure:

(1) Rural and Agrarian Social Structure:

a. The idea of Indian village and village studies.

b. Agrarian social structure – evolution of land tenure system, land reforms.

(2) Caste System:

a. Perspectives on the study of caste systems: GS Ghurye, M N Srinivas, Louis Dumont, Andre Beteille.

b. Features of caste system.

c. Untouchability – forms and perspectives.(3) Tribal communities in India:

a. Definitional problems.

b. Geographical spread.

c. Colonial policies and tribes.

d. Issues of integration and autonomy.
TopicPaper 2
 

Test 5


Date06 Nov 2022

(Sunday)

(4) Social Classes in India:

a. Agrarian class structure.

b. Industrial class structure.

c. Middle classes in India.(5) Systems of Kinship in India:

a. Lineage and descent in India.

b. Types of kinship systems.

c. Family and marriage in India.

d. Household dimensions of the family.(6) Religion and Society:

a. Religious communities in India.

b. Problems of religious minorities.

c. Patriarchy, entitlements and sexual division of labourC. Social Changes in India:

(1) Visions of Social Change in India:

a. Idea of development planning and mixed economy.

b. Constitution, law and social change.

c. Education and social change.(2) Rural and Agrarian transformation in India:

a. Programmes of rural development, Community Development Programme, cooperatives, poverty alleviation schemes.

b. Green revolution and social change.

c. Changing modes of production in Indian agriculture.

d. Problems of rural labour, bondage, migration.

(3) Industrialization and Urbanisation in India:

a. Evolution of modern industry in India.

b. Growth of urban settlements in India.

c. Working class: structure, growth, class mobilization.

d. Informal sector, child labour.

e. Slums and deprivation in urban areas.


(4) Politics and Society:

a. Nation, democracy and citizenship.

b. Political parties, pressure groups , social and political elite.

c. Regionalism and decentralization of power.

d. Secularization


 

TopicPaper 2
 

Test 6


Date13 Nov 2022

(Sunday)

(5) Social Movements in Modern India:

a. Peasants and farmers movements.

b. Women’s movement.

c. Backward classes & Dalit movement.

d. Environmental movements.

e. Ethnicity and Identity movements.(6) Population Dynamics:

a. Population size, growth, composition and distribution.

b. Components of population growth: birth, death, migration.

c. Population policy and family planning.

d. Emerging issues: ageing, sex ratios, child and infant mortality, reproductive health.(7) Challenges of Social Transformation:

a. Crisis of development: displacement, environmental problems and sustainability.

b. Poverty, deprivation and inequalities.

c. Violence against women.

d. Caste conflicts.

e. Ethnic conflicts, communalism, religious revivalism.

f. Illiteracy and disparities in education.
TopicPaper 2
 
Test 7
20 Nov 2022

(Sunday)

Complete Paper 1 Syllabus

(No Test Discussion/Only Model Answers)

Test 8
27 Nov 2022

(Sunday)


Complete Paper 2 Syllabus


(No Test Discussion/Only Model Answers)


  • 6 Sectional Tests
  • 2 Comprehensive Tests
  • 6 Detailed Recorded Test Discussion Classes (Including Sociological Analysis on Important Current Issues).
  • Personal Mentoring and Handholding.
  • Timely and Multi-level Evaluation within 7 days.
  • Flexible Submission of the Tests.
  • All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
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  • Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
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  • Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.

P.S.: Changes in the schedule may be made with a prior announcement to the students

Mathematics Yearlong Test Series (MYTS)

Maths Yearlong Test Series (MYTS) 2023

Course Fee


For New Students

₹20,000 + 18% GST



      Old Foundation Course Students

                  ₹12,000 + 18% GST

MYTS Objectives

Source of Que.

Exclusive Features

Schedule

Expectations from Students

Note

Mathematics Yearlong Test Series (MYTS) program is more like a Mini Foundation Course than a test series, focusing on serious aspirants who will appear in the Civil Service examination 2023. The entire syllabus is covered through 15 Sectional Tests and 10 Comprehensive Tests. These periodic tests, followed by discussion, will enhance your understanding of the subject and will also keep your Maths preparation on track throughout the year.

Deliverables

  • 15 Sectional Tests
  • 10 Comprehensive Tests
  • Detailed Classroom / Live Test Discussion.
  • Detailed Solution for Each and Every Question
  • Individual Mentoring & Hand Holding
  • Timely and Multi-level Evaluation within 7 days
  • Flexible Submission of the Tests

UPSC has increased diversity in questions. Relatively new, tricky but easy questions are being asked in the question paper. For example, error analysis in Numerical Analysis, Normal forms in Computer Programming, Cutting and trimming problems in Linear Programming etc. These new questions are not difficult but these are of course unconventional. So, to bring this diversity, the questions are selected/searched from multiple sources, like,

  • Standards books from reputed publications (Krishna publication books, S Chand Publication books, PHI Publication, Pearson Books etc)
  • PYQs (CSE, IFoS, UPPCS, BPSC etc)
  • Questions collected from online platforms and telegram groups/channels
  • College/University Tests papers and Tutorials

The questions in the TEST Series will be a mix of basic to some really hard questions. Easy/fundamental questions will ensure that you have the minimum basic knowledge to score at least 260-270 marks. Preparing hard questions in the test series will give you an edge over others. These are those questions that will push your score beyond 350 marks.

  • Extensive coverage of Physics topics
  • Discussion classes
  • Personal Mentoring
  • Timely and multilevel evaluation and personalized feedback within 7 days
  • Flexible submission of tests.

Schedule & Syllabus
Paper I
Test No.

[Code]

DateTopics
Test 1

[MYTS-2301]

12th

June 2022

Linear Algebra:

Vector spaces over R and C, linear dependence and independence, subspaces, bases, dimension; Linear transformations, rank and nullity, matrix of a linear transformation. Algebra of Matrices; Row and column reduction, Echelon form, congruence’s and similarity; Rank of a matrix; Inverse of a matrix; Solution of system of linear equations; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, characteristic polynomial, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, Symmetric, skew-symmetric, Hermitian, skew-Hermitian, orthogonal and unitary matrices and their eigenvalues.

Test 2

[MYTS-2302]

3rd

July 2022

Calculus:

Real numbers, functions of a real variable, limits, continuity, differentiability, mean value theorem, Taylor’s theorem with remainders, indeterminate forms, maxima and minima, asymptotes; Curve tracing; Functions of two or three variables: limits, continuity, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, Lagrange’s method of multipliers, Jacobian. Riemann’s definition of definite integrals; Indefinite integrals; Infinite and improper integrals; Double and triple integrals (evaluation techniques only); Areas, surface and volumes.

Test 3

[MYTS-2303]

17th

July 2022

Analytic Geometry:

Cartesian and polar coordinates in three dimensions, second degree equations in three variables, reduction to canonical forms, straight lines, shortest distance between two skew lines; Plane, sphere, cone, cylinder, paraboloid, ellipsoid, hyperboloid of one and two sheets and their properties.

Test 4

[MYTS-2304]

31st

July 2022

Ordinary Differential Equations:

Formulation of differential equations; Equations of first order and first degree, integrating factor; Orthogonal trajectory; Equations of first order but not of first degree, Clairaut’s equation, singular solution. Second and higher order linear equations with constant coefficients, complementary function, particular integral and general solution. Second order linear equations with variable coefficients, Euler-Cauchy equation; Determination of complete solution when one solution is known using method of variation of parameters. Laplace and Inverse Laplace transforms and their properties; Laplace transforms of elementary functions. Application to initial value problems for 2nd order linear equations with constant coefficients.

Test 5

[MYTS-2305]

14th

August 2022

Dynamics:

Rectilinear motion, simple harmonic motion, motion in a plane, projectiles; constrained motion; Work and energy, conservation of energy; Kepler’s laws, orbits under central forces.

Test 6

[MYTS-2306]

28th

August 2022

Statics:

Equilibrium of a system of particles; Work and potential energy, friction; common catenary; Principle of virtual work; Stability of equilibrium, equilibrium of forces in three dimensions.

Test 7

[MYTS-2307]

1st

October 2022

Vector Analysis:

Scalar and vector fields, differentiation of vector field of a scalar variable; Gradient, divergence and curl in cartesian and cylindrical coordinates; Higher order derivatives; Vector identities and vector equations. Application to geometry: Curves in space, Curvature and torsion; Serret-Frenet’s formulae. Gauss and Stokes’ theorems, Green’s identities.

Test 8

[MYTS-2308]

15th

October 2022

Complete Paper 1 Syllabus
Paper II
Test 9

[MYTS-2309]

29th

October 2022

Modern Algebra:

Groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, cosets, Lagrange’s Theorem, normal subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphism of groups, basic isomorphism theorems, permutation groups, Cayley’s theorem. Rings, subrings and ideals, homomorphisms of rings; Integral domains, principal ideal domains, Euclidean domains and unique factorization domains; Fields, quotient fields.

Test 10

[MYTS-2310]

12th

November 2022

Real Analysis:

Real number system as an ordered field with least upper bound property; Sequences, limit of a sequence, Cauchy sequence, completeness of real line; Series and its convergence, absolute and conditional convergence of series of real and complex terms, rearrangement of series. Continuity and uniform continuity of functions, properties of continuous functions on compact sets. Riemann integral, improper integrals; Fundamental theorems of integral calculus. Uniform convergence, continuity, differentiability and integrability for sequences and series of functions; Partial derivatives of functions of several (two or three) variables, maxima and minima.

Test 11

[MYTS-2311]

26th

November 2022

Complex Analysis:

Analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, Cauchy’s theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, power series representation of an analytic function, Taylor’s series; Singularities; Laurent’s series; Cauchy’s residue theorem; Contour integration.

Test 12

[MYTS-2312]

10th

December 2022

Linear Programming:

Linear programming problems, basic solution, basic feasible solution and optimal solution; Graphical method and simplex method of solutions; Duality. Transportation and assignment problems.

Test 13

[MYTS-2313]

24th

December 2022

Partial Differential Equations:

Family of surfaces in three dimensions and formulation of partial differential equations; Solution of quasilinear partial differential equations of the first order, Cauchy’s method of characteristics; Linear partial differential equations of the second order with constant coefficients, canonical form; Equation of a vibrating string, heat equation, Laplace equation and their solutions.

Test 14

[MYTS-2314]

7th

January 2023

Numerical Analysis:

Numerical methods: Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations of one variable by bisection, Regula-Falsi and Newton- Raphson methods; solution of system of linear equations by Gaussian elimination and Gauss-Jordan (direct), Gauss- Seidel(iterative) methods. Newton’s (forward and backward) interpolation, Lagrange’s interpolation. Numerical integration: Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rules, Gaussian quadrature formula. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations: Euler and Runga Kutta-methods.


 


Computer Programming:


Binary system; Arithmetic and logical operations on numbers; Octal and Hexadecimal systems; Conversion to and from decimal systems; Algebra of binary numbers. Elements of computer systems and concept of memory; Basic logic gates and truth tables, Boolean algebra, normal forms. Representation of unsigned integers, signed integers and reals, double precision reals and long integers. Algorithms and flow charts for solving numerical analysis problems.

Test 15

[MYTS-2315]

21st

January 2023

Mechanics:

Generalized coordinates; D’ Alembert’s principle and Lagrange’s equations; Hamilton equations; Moment of inertia; Motion of rigid bodies in two dimensions.

Test 16

[MYTS-2316]

4th

February 2023

Fluid Dynamics:

Equation of continuity; Euler’s equation of motion for inviscid flow; Stream-lines, path of a particle. Potential flow; Two-dimensional and axisymmetric motion; Sources and sinks, vortex motion; Navier-Stokes equation for a viscous fluid.

Test 17

[MYTS-2317]

18th

February 2023

Complete Paper 2 Syllabus
CSE Prelims – 2023 Examination
8 Comprehensive Full-length Tests*

Note: All the Tests are of 3 Hours duration.


*Schedule will be released after Prelims 2023.


 

Cracking UPSC is more about developing the right attitude than having great aptitude. Students should stick to routine, attempt tests on the scheduled date, continuously identify gaps and fill these gaps on daily basis.
Follow the famous saying by Swami Vivekanand, “Stop not till the goal is reached.”
Don’t get discouraged if you are not able to score high. The Goal is to score maximum in UPSC not in Test Series. The Test series is for revision purposes and to give you a good compilation of questions. By hook or by crook, prepare all the questions of the Test Series. Once you are done with this, be confident and have faith. You have done what could be done.

Best of Luck!
– Avi Singh (B. Tech IITR, ex IES)

  • All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
  • We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
  • Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
  • There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (three times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
  • You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
  • Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.

General Studies Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program DAMP (2022-23) – 4.0

General Studies Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program DAMP (2022-23) – 4.0

Course Fee

₹5,999 + 18% GST

Key Features

Schedule

Note

  • Daily 2 Question – Model Answer – Evaluation within 24 hours
  • Daily 2 practice question – Model Answer – No Evaluation
  • 4 Full Length Tests – 1 each of GS1, GS2, GS3, and GS4
  • Detailed evaluation and personalized feedback
  • Question to be released at 12:00 Noon and Answer can be uploaded till 12:00 Noon next day
  • Model answer will be released at 12.00 noon next day
  • Module-wise micro-syllabus for guided preparation
  • One-on-One Mentorship session with Mentor/Faculty.

NOTE- For Ethics Case Studies, there will be both video discussion and Model Answers.

Schedule Detailing: Complete Micro-Syllabus – Download
WeeksTopics
Week 1Constitution and Indian Polity
Week 2Governance, Social Justice and International Relations
Week 3Ethics (Theory)
Week 4Ethics (Case Studies) and Physical Geography
Week 5Indian Geography and Modern India
Week 6Post-Independence, Society, Art & Culture and World History
Week 7Indian Economy and Agriculture
Week 8Disaster Management, Environment & Ecology, Science & Technology, and Internal Security
Week – 1 Constitution and Indian Polity
15-Dec-22Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution. Amendments, Significant Provisions, Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries; Fundamental Rights).
26-Dec-22Indian Constitution – Features (DPSPs, Fundamental Duties.) and Basic Structure; Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure.
37-Dec-22Separation of Powers between various organs; Supreme Court, High Court, and Subordinate Courts; Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions; Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, PIL Tribunals, Lok Adalat.
48-Dec-22Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Panchayati Raj, Municipalities. Parliament & State Legislatures – Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.
59-Dec-22Elections, Election Laws, Electoral Reforms, Anti-Defection Law, Official Language, Role of Regional Parties. Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Bodies.
610-Dec-22Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population, Initiatives for the Protection of Vulnerable Sections. Pressure Groups, Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity; Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act.
11-Dec-22SUNDAY (OFF)
Week – 2 Governance, Social Justice and International Relations
712-Dec-22Important Aspects of Governance, Governance and Good Governance, Aspects, and barriers to Good Governance in India. E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential.
813-Dec-22Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger, Role of NGOs, SHGs and other stakeholders.
914-Dec-22Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation; Citizens Charters, Role of Civil Services in a Democracy.
1015-Dec-22India and its Neighbourhood- Relations, India and Key Global Powers (USA, China, Russia, Japan etc.)
1116-Dec-22Important International institutions, agencies, and fora- their structure, mandate. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests.
1217-Dec-22Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; Indian diaspora.
18-Dec-22FULL LENGTH TEST (GS II)
Week – 3 Ethics (Theory)
1319-Dec-22Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships, Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great people; Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values.
1420-Dec-22Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion, Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World, Quotes.
1521-Dec-22Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance; 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.
1622-Dec-22Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private Institutions; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance.
1723-Dec-22Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding; Corporate Governance; Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity.
1824-Dec-22Information Sharing and Transparency in Government, Right to Information Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct; Citizen’s Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization of Public Funds & Challenges of Corruption.
25-Dec-22SUNDAY (OFF)
Week – 4 Ethics (Case Studies) and Physical Geography
1926-Dec-22Case Study
2027-Dec-22Case Study
2128-Dec-22Case Study
FULL LENGTH TEST (GS IV)
2229-Dec-22Interior of the earth, Continental drift & plate tectonics; Rocks, Landforms, Earthquake & Volcanoes
2330-Dec-22Atmospheric Circulation, cyclone; Coral Reef & Ocean Currents
2431-Dec-22Key Natural Resources, Soils, Location of industries; Human geography
1-Jan-23SUNDAY (OFF)
Week – 5 Indian Geography and Modern India
252-Jan-23Physiography of India, Drainage System
263-Jan-23India’s Climate, Agriculture
274-Jan-23Disaster management, Industry and mineral resources
285-Jan-23Mid-Eighteenth Century India- (Decline of Mughal Empire, Rise of Autonomous States, Rise of British Supremacy); Changes Introduced by the British and their Impact on Indian economy, Polity, Administration and Society till 1858
296-Jan-23Popular Uprisings and Revolts, Socio Religious Reform Movement in India; Indian National Movement -1858-1918 (Political associations in 19th century, Moderate Phase, Rise of Extremists, Partition of Bengal, and Swadeshi Movement)
307-Jan-23The Age of Gandhian Politics-1- (The arrival of Mahatma Gandhi, Rowlatt Satyagraha, Khilafat and non-cooperation Movements, Developments leading to Civil Disobedience Movement, Act of 1935, Quit India Movement)
8-Jan-23Sunday
Week – 6 Post-Independence, Society, Art & Culture and World History
319-Jan-23Partition and Freedom- (Post- War movements, Communalism, Indian Independence Act), Challenges to Nation Building; Post-Independence Consolidation and reorganization within Country
3210-Jan-23Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India, Effects of Globalization on Indian society; Role of Women and Women’s Organization
3311-Jan-23Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies; Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism.
3412-Jan-23Harappan Civilisation, Vedic Era; Religion – Buddhism, Jainism, Bhakti, Sufi; Architecture, Sculpture & Painting
3513-Jan-23Dance, Music, Drama, Literature, Scientific Developments, Education; Important revolutions- (Industrial, French, American, Russian, Chinese), Unification of Germany and Italy, American Civil War
3614-Jan-23World Wars, inter-war years and Cold War; Colonisation and Imperialism, Decolonisation
15-Jan-23FULL LENGTH TEST (GS I)
Week – 7 Indian Economy and Agriculture
3716-Jan-23Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources; Growth, Development, and Employment
3817-Jan-23Inclusive growth and Issues arising from it, Land reforms in India, Effects of liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial policy, and their effects on industrial growth.
3918-Jan-23Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.; Investment models such as Public-Private Partnerships, Build Operate Transfer etc.
4019-Jan-23Government Schemes & Aspects related to Indian Economy; Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems
4120-Jan-23Storage, Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. e-technology in the aid of farmers; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices;
4221-Jan-23Public Distribution System, issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions, Economics of animal- rearing; Food processing and related industries in India.
22-Jan-23SUNDAY (OFF)
Week – 7 Indian Economy and Agriculture
3716-Jan-23Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources; Growth, Development, and Employment
3817-Jan-23Inclusive growth and Issues arising from it, Land reforms in India, Effects of liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial policy, and their effects on industrial growth.
3918-Jan-23Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.; Investment models such as Public-Private Partnerships, Build Operate Transfer etc.
4019-Jan-23Government Schemes & Aspects related to Indian Economy; Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems
4120-Jan-23Storage, Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. e-technology in the aid of farmers; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices;
4221-Jan-23Public Distribution System, issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions, Economics of animal- rearing; Food processing and related industries in India.
22-Jan-23SUNDAY (OFF)
Week – 8 Disaster Management, Environment, Science & Technology and Security
4323-Jan-23Institutional Framework, Manmade Disaster, Natural Disasters
4424-Jan-23Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Other types of pollution
4525-Jan-23Conservation, Environmental Impact Assessment
4626-Jan-23Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life; Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology.
4727-Jan-23Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology, and issues relating to IPR; Security challenges and their management in border areas; Organized crime and terrorism, Security forces and their mandate
4828-Jan-23Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Role of external state and non-state actors; Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social media, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
29-Jan-23SUNDAY (OFF)
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  • Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
  • There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (three times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
  • You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
  • Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.

DAMP PSIR 2022-23 Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program

DAMP PSIR 2022-23 Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program

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Course Fee

₹5,999 + 18% GST

Key Features

Schedule

Other Details

Note

  • Paper 1 – 4 Weeks | Paper 2 – 4 Weeks |5 Days a week
  • Daily – One Question |One Evaluation | One Extra Practice Question I Discussion Videos for Both Questions
  • Individual Evaluation, Feedback and Personalized Mentoring
  • Two Mini Tests after completion of Paper I & II
  • Comprehensive coverage of Entire PSIR Syllabus
  • Access to Foundation Batch Notes for value addition
  • Updated International Relations Lecture access
  • Revision capsules will also be provided
Schedule detailing: Complete Micro-Syllabus – Download

DAMP (PSIR) Schedule



Paper-I


DaysDateDaysyllabus
Day 103-10-2022MondayWestern Political Thought: Plato; Aristotle and Machiavelli
Day 204-10-2022TuesdayWestern Political Thought: Hobbes; Locke Rousseau and Mill
Day 305-10-2022WednesdayWestern Political Thought: Marx; Gramsci and Hannah Arendt
Day 406-10-2022ThursdayPolitical Ideologies:Debates of Nature of Ideology and End of Ideology;Liberalism;Socialism and Marxism
Day 507-10-2022FridayPolitical Ideologies:Fascism; Multiculturalism; Gandhism; Feminism; Nationalism
08-10-2022Saturday
09-10-2022Sunday
Day 610-10-2022MondayJustice:Conceptions of justice ; Special reference to Rawls theory of justice and its communitarian critique
Day 711-10-2022TuesdayEquality:”Social, political and economic”; Relationship between equality and freedom; Affirmative Action
Day 812-10-2022WednesdayRights: Meaning and theories; Different kinds of rights
Day 913-10-2022ThursdayRights:Concept of Human Rights; Democracy; Classical and contemporary theories
Day 1014-10-2022FridayDemocracy: Different Models of democracy; “Representative, participatory and deliberative”
15-10-2022Saturday
16-10-2022Sunday
Day 1117-10-2022MondayPower:Concept of power; “Hegemony, Ideology and Legitimacy”
Day 1218-10-2022TuesdayPolitical Theory: Meaning and approaches
Day 1319-10-2022WednesdayTheories of state: Liberal; Neo-liberal; Marxist
Day 1420-10-2022ThursdayTheories of state: Pluralist; Post-colonial; Feminist
Day 1521-10-2022FridayIndian Political Thought:Dharamshastra; Arthashastra; Buddhist tradition
22-10-2022Saturday
23-10-2022Sunday
Day 1624-10-2022MondayIndian Political Thought: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan; Sri Aurobindo; M. N. Roy
Day 1725-10-2022TuesdayIndian Political Thought: Gandhi; B. R. Ambedkar
Day 1826-10-2022WednesdayPolitical Strategies of India’s Freedom struggle: Constitutionalism to Mass Satyagraha; Non-cooperation; Civil Disobedience; Militant and revolutionary movements; Peasant and workers movements
Day 1927-10-2022ThursdayMaking of the Indian Constitution:Legacies of the British rule; Different social and political perspectives
Day 2028-10-2022FridayPerspectives on Indian National Movement:Liberal; Socialist; Marxist; Radical humanist; Dalit
29-10-2022Saturday
30-10-2022Sunday
Day 2131-10-2022MondaySalient Features of the Indian Constitution:The Preamble; Fundamental Rights and Duties; Directive Principles
Day 2201-11-2022TuesdaySalient Features of the Indian Constitution:Parliamentary System and Amendment Procedures; Judicial Review and Basic Structure doctrine
Day 2302-11-2022WednesdayPrincipal Organs of the Union Government:“Envisaged role and actual working of the Executive, Legislature and Supreme Court.” Principal Organs of the State Government “Envisaged role and actual working of the Executive, Legislature and High Courts.”
Day 2403-11-2022ThursdayGrassroots Democracy:Panchayati Raj and Municipal Government;  Significance of 73rd and 74th Amendments ; Grassroot movements
Day 2504-11-2022FridayStatutory Institutions/Commissions: Election Commission; Comptroller and Auditor General; Finance Commission; Union Public Service Commission; National Commission for Scheduled Castes; National Commission for scheduled Tribes; National Commission for Women; National Human Rights Commission; National Commission for Minorities; National Backward Classes Commission
05-11-2022Saturday
06-11-2022Sunday
Day 2607-11-2022MondayFederalism:Constitutional provisions; Changing nature of centre-state relations; integrationist tendencies and regional aspirations; inter-state disputes
Day 2708-11-2022TuesdayPlanning and Economic Development: Nehruvian and Gandhian perspectives; Role of planning and public sector; Green Revolution; Land reforms and agrarian relations; Liberalization and economic reforms
Day 2809-11-2022WednesdayCaste, Religion and Ethnicity in Indian Politics
Day 2910-11-2022ThursdayParty System:National and regional political parties; Ideological and social bases of parties; patterns of coalition politics; Pressure groups; Trends in electoral behaviour; Changing socio- economic profile of Legislators
Day 3011-11-2022FridaySocial Movements:Civil liberties and human rights movements:Women’s movements; Environmentalist movements
12-11-2022Saturday
13-11-2022Sunday
14-11-2022Monday

MINI TEST-1


Paper-II
Day 3115-11-2022TuesdayComparative Political Analysis and International Politics,Comparative Politics:Nature and major approaches; Political economy; Political sociology perspectives; Limitations of the comparative method
Day 3216-11-2022WednesdayState in comparative perspective:Characteristics and changing nature of the State in capitalist and socialist economies; Characteristics and changing nature of the State in Advanced industrial and developing societies.
Day 3317-11-2022ThursdayPolitics of Representation and Participation:Political parties; Pressure groups and social movements in advanced industrial and developing societies.
Day 3418-11-2022FridayGlobalisation:Responses from developed and developing societies
19-11-2022Saturday
20-11-2022Sunday
Day 3521-11-2022MondayApproaches to the Study of International Relations: Idealist; Realist; Marxist; Functionalist Theory; Systems Theory
Day 3622-11-2022TuesdayKey concepts in International Relations: National interest; Security and power; Balance of power and deterrence
Day 3723-11-2022WednesdayKey concepts in International Relations: Transnational actors; Collective security; World capitalist economy and globalisation
Day 3824-11-2022ThursdayChanging International Political Order: Rise of super powers; Strategic and ideological Bipolarity; Arms race and Cold War; Nuclear threat
Day 3925-11-2022FridayChanging International Political Order:Collapse of the Soviet Union; Unipolarity and American hegemony; Relevance of Non-alignment in the contemporary world
26-11-2022Saturday
27-11-2022Sunday
Day 4028-11-2022MondayEvolution of the International Economic System: From Brettonwoods to WTO; Socialist economies and the CMEA (Council for Mutual Economic Assistance); Third World demand for new international economic order;Globalisation of the world economy
Day 4129-11-2022TuesdayUnited Nations: Envisaged role and actual record; Specialized UN agencies-aims and functioning; Need for UN reforms
Day 4230-11-2022WednesdayRegionalisation of World Politics:EU; ASEAN; APEC; SAARC; NAFTA
Day 4301-12-2022ThursdayContemporary Global Concerns: Democracy; Human rights; Environment
Day 4402-12-2022FridayContemporary Global Concerns: Gender justice; Terrorism; Nuclear proliferation
03-12-2022Saturday
04-12-2022Sunday
Day 4505-12-2022MondayIndian Foreign Policy: (Nehru-Modi):Concept; Determinants of foreign policy
Day 4606-12-2022TuesdayIndian Foreign Policy Nehru-Modi:The institutions of policy-making; Continuity and change
Day 4707-12-2022WednesdayNon-aligned movement:Aims and achievements
Day 4808-12-2022ThursdayIndia & South Asia: (Nehru-Modi): Neighbourhood Policy: (Nehru -Modi)                                                                                                Bilateral Relations:Afghanistan; Nepal; Bhutan;
Day 4909-12-2022FridayBilateral Relations:Pakistan; Maldives; Sri Lanka; Myanmar
10-12-2022Saturday
11-12-2022Sunday
Day 5012-12-2022MondayIndia ” Look East ” & ” Act East ” Policy: India – ASEAN Relations
Day 5113-12-2022TuesdayIndia’s Look West Policy:Israel, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, UAE, OIC
Day 5214-12-2022WednesdayMajor Powers:China; USA;  Russia
Day 5315-12-2022ThursdayMajor Powers:Japan; EU; Commonwealth
Day 5416-12-2022FridayIndia and the Global South:Relations with Africa and Latin America
17-12-2022Saturday
18-12-2022Sunday
Day 5519-12-2022MondayIndia and the Global South:  Leadership role in the demand for NIEO
Day 5620-12-2022TuesdayContemporary Developments: Indian Ocean Region; Indo Pacific; Quad
Day 5721-12-2022WednesdayContemporary Developments:India and the UN System;  Role in UN Peace-keeping;  Demand for Permanent Seat in the Security Council
Day 5822-12-2022ThursdayContemporary Developments: India and the Nuclear Question; Changing perceptions and policy
Day 5923-12-2022FridayRecent developments in Indian Foreign Policy:Vision of a new world order; India and the Global South; WTO negotiations
24-12-2022Saturday
25-12-2022Sunday
Day 6026-12-2022MondayRecent developments in Indian Foreign Policy: Impediments to regional co-operation; River water disputes; Illegal cross border migration
27-12-2022Tuesday

MINI TEST-2


Structure of the Program:

  • Question will be released at 12.00 pm (Afternoon)
  • Answer can be uploaded till 12:00pm (Next Day Afternoon)
  • Answer Discussion video will be released at 12:00pm (Next Day Afternoon)
  • Evaluation within 24 hours of submission of answer
  • The course validity will not be extended under any circumstances.
  • All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
  • We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
  • Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
  • There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (three times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
  • You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
  • Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.

Philosophy DAMP 2.0 (2022-23) Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program

Philosophy DAMP 2.0 (2022-23) Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program

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Course Fee

₹5,999 + 18% GST

Key Features

Schedule

Note

  • Daily Answer Writing Program – 1 Question Daily; + 1 extra practice question
  • Evaluation of 1 question daily within 24 hours of submission
  • Video discussion for both answers daily
  • Live Zoom interactive session with Vishwa Sir every week
  • 4 Sectional tests (Indian, Western, Religion, Socio-Political)
  • These sectional tests will be of 150 marks each.
  • Evaluation within 7 days
  • Video discussions (no model answers)
Schedule Detailing: Complete Micro-Syllabus – Download
 (Philosophy DAMP 2.0 Schedule)
DaysDateDay                    Syllabus
Day 121-Nov-22MondayCharvaka
Day 222-Nov-22TuesdayJaina
Day 323-Nov-22WednesdayBuddha
Day 424-Nov-22ThursdayBuddha
Day 525-Nov-22FridaySamkhya
 26-Nov-22Saturday 
 27-Nov-22Sunday
Day 628-Nov-22MondayYoga
Day 729-Nov-22TuesdayNyaya
Day 830-Nov-22WednesdayVaisesika
Day 901-Dec-22ThursdayMimamsa
Day 1002-Dec-22FridayVedanta
 03-Dec-22Saturday 
 04-Dec-22Sunday
Day 1105-Dec-22MondayVedanta
Day 1206-Dec-22TuesdayAurobindo
Day 1307-Dec-22WednesdayPlato
Day 1408-Dec-22ThursdayAristotle
Day 1509-Dec-22FridayDescarte
 10-Dec-22Saturday 
 11-Dec-22Sunday
Day 1612-Dec-22MondaySpinoza
Day 1713-Dec-22TuesdayLeibniz
Day 1814-Dec-22WednesdayLocke
Day 1915-Dec-22ThursdayBerkeley
Day 2016-Dec-22FridayHume
 17-Dec-22Saturday 
18-Dec-22Sunday
Day 2119-Dec-22MondayKant
Day 2220-Dec-22TuesdayHegel
Day 2321-Dec-22WednesdayMoore, Russel, E. Wittgeinstein
Day 2422-Dec-22ThursdayLogical Positivist
Day 2523-Dec-22FridayL. Wittgeinstein
 24-Dec-22Saturday 
25-Dec-22Sunday
Day 2626-Dec-22MondayHusserl
Day 2727-Dec-22TuesdayExistentialist
Day 2828-Dec-22WednesdayExistentialist
Day 2929-Dec-22ThursdayQuine
Day 3030-Dec-22FridayStrawson
 31-Dec-22Saturday 
01-Jan-23Sunday 
Day 3102-Jan-23MondayEquality, Justice, Liberty
Day 3203-Jan-23TuesdayEquality, Justice, Liberty
Day 3304-Jan-23WednesdaySovereignty
Day 3405-Jan-23ThursdayIndividual and State: Rights; Duties and Accountability
Day 3506-Jan-23FridayForms of Government: Monarchy; Theocracy and Democracy.
 07-Jan-23Saturday 
08-Jan-23Sunday 
Day 3609-Jan-23MondayPolitical Ideologies: Anarchism; Marxism and Socialism
Day 3710-Jan-23TuesdayHumanism; Secularism; Multiculturalism.
Day 3811-Jan-23WednesdayCrime and Punishment: Corruption, Mass Violence, Genocide, Capital Punishment.
Day 3912-Jan-23ThursdayDevelopment and Social Progress
Day 4013-Jan-23FridayGender Discrimination
 14-Jan-23Saturday 
15-Jan-23Sunday 
Day 4116-Jan-23MondayCaste Discrimination: Gandhi and Ambedkar
Day 4217-Jan-23TuesdayNotions of God: Attributes; Relation to Man and the World.
Day 4318-Jan-23WednesdayProofs for the Existence of God and their Critique
Day 4419-Jan-23ThursdayProblem of Evil.
Day 4520-Jan-23FridaySoul: Immortality; Rebirth and Liberation.
 21-Jan-23Saturday 
22-Jan-23Sunday 
Day 4623-Jan-23MondayReason, Revelation, and Faith.
Day 4724-Jan-23TuesdayReligious Experience: Nature and Object
Day 4825-Jan-23WednesdayReligion without God.
Day 4926-Jan-23ThursdayReligion and Morality.
Day 5027-Jan-23FridayReligious Pluralism and the Problem of Absolute Truth.
  • All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
  • We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
  • Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
  • There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (three times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
  • You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
  • Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.

History Optional DAMP 3.0 (2022-23) Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program

History Optional DAMP 3.0 (2022-23) Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program

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Course Fee

New Students ₹9,500 + 18% GST Existing Students ₹7,500 + 18% GST

Key Features

Schedule

Other Details

Note

  • Comprehensive Thematic coverage of the entire syllabus in 2 months
  • 4 Questions Daily (2 Questions will be evaluated & discussion videos will be provided)
    (Other 2 are for self-practice)
  • Evaluation within 24 hours
  • Daily detailed thematic discussion video
  • 6 Tests (4 Sectional Tests & 2 Comprehensive Test)
  • Personalised handholding through regular zoom sessions
Schedule detailing: Complete Micro-Syllabus – Download
Week 1 – Ancient India
15 DecMondayArchaeological sources: Exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments, Literary sources: Indigenous: Primary and secondary; poetry, scientific; literature, literature, literature in regional; languages, religious literature foreign accounts: Greek, Chinese and Arab writers
26 DecTuesdayPre-history and Proto history: Geographical factors, Hunting and gathering (paleolithic and mesolithic), Beginning of agriculture (neolithic and chalcolithic), Indus Valley Civilization: Origin, date, extent, characteristics, decline, survival and significance, art and architecture
37 DecWednesdayIndus Valley Civilization: Origin, date, extent, characteristics, decline, survival and significance, art and architecture Megalithic Cultures: Distribution of pastoral and farming cultures outside the Indus, Development of community life, Settlements, Development of agriculture, Crafts, Pottery, Iron industry
48 DecThursdayAryans and Vedic Period: Expansions of Aryans in India, Vedic Period: Religious and philosophic literature, Transformation from Rig Vedic period to the later Vedic period, Political, social, and economical life, Significance of the Vedic Age, Evolution of Monarchy and Varna system
59 DecFridayPeriod of Mahajanapadas: Formation of States (Mahajanapada) : Republics and monarchies, Rise of urban centres, Trade routes, Economic growth, Introduction of coinage, Spread of Jainism and Buddhism, Rise of Magadha and Nanda, Iranian and Macedonian invasions and their impact
10 DecSaturday
11 DecSunday
Week 2 – Ancient India
612 DecMondayMauryan Empire: Foundation of the Mauryan Empire, Chandragupta, Kautilya and Arthashastra, Ashoka, Concept of Dharma, Edicts, Polity, Administration, Economy, Art, Architecture and Sculpture, External contacts, Religion, Spread of religion, Literature, Disintegration of the empire, Sungas and Kanvas
713 DecTuesdayPost – Mauryan Period (Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, Western Kshatrapas): Contact with outside world, Growth of urban centres, economy, coinage, Development of religions, Mahayana, Social conditions, Art, architecture, culture, literature, and science

Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan, and South India: Kharavela, The Satavahanas, Tamil States of the Sangam Age, Sangam literature and culture

814 DecWednesdayEarly State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan, and South India: Administration, economy, land grants, coinage, trade guilds and urban centres; Buddhist centres, Art and architecture

Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas: Polity and administration, Economic conditions, Coinage of the Guptas, Land grants, Decline of urban centres, Indian feudalism, Caste system, Position of women

915 DecThursdayGuptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas: Education and educational institutions; Nalanda, Vikramshilaa and Vallabhi, Literature, scientific literature, art, and architecture

Regional States during Gupta Era: The Kadambas, Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami; Polity and Administration, Trade guilds, Literature; growth of Vaishnava and Saiva religions. Tamil Bhakit movement, Shankaracharya; Vedanta; Institutions of temple and temple architecture; Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Polity and administration; Cultural aspects

1016 DecFridayRegional States during Gupta Era: Arab conquest of Sind; Alberuni, The Chaluky as of Kalyana, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pandyas; Polity and Administration; Local Government; Growth of art and architecture, religious sects, Institution of temple and Mathas, Agraharas, education and literature, economy, and society.

Themes in Early Indian Cultural History: Languages and texts, Major stages in the evolution of art and architecture, Major philosophical thinkers and schools, Ideas in Science and Mathematics

17DecSaturday
18DecSundaySectional Test 1: Ancient India
Week 3 – Medieval India
1119 DecMonday13. Early Medieval India, 750-1200: Polity: Major political developments in Northern India and the peninsula, origin and the rise of Rajputs. The Cholas: administration, village economy and society

“Indian Feudalism”: Agrarian economy and urban settlements. Trade and commerce. Society: the status of the Brahman and the new social order. Condition of women. Indian science and technology.

1220 DecTuesday14. Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200:

Philosophy: Skankaracharya and Vedanta, Ramanuja and Vishishtadvaita, Madhva and Brahma-Mimansa. Religion: Forms and features of religion, Tamil devotional cult, growth of Bhakti, Islam and its arrival in India, Sufism. Literature: Literature in Sanskrit, growth of Tamil literature, literature in the newly developing languages, Kalhan’s Rajtarangini, Alberuni’s India. Art and Architecture: Temple architecture, sculpture, painting.

1321 DecWednesday15. The Thirteenth Century:

Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate: The Ghurian invasions – factors behind Ghurian success. Economic, Social and cultural consequences. Foundation of Delhi Sultanate and early Turkish Sultans. Consolidation: The rule of Iltutmish and Balban.


16. The Fourteenth Century:


“The Khalji Revolution”. Alauddin Khalji: Conquests and territorial expansion, agrarian and economic measure.

1422 DecThursday16. The Fourteenth Century:

Muhammad Tughluq: Major projects, agrarian measures, bureaucracy of Muhammad Tughluq. Firuz Tugluq: Agrarian measures, achievements in civil engineering and public works, decline of the Sultanate, foreign contacts, and Ibn Battuta’s account.


17. Society, Culture and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries:


Society: composition of rural society, ruling classes, town dwellers, women, religious classes, caste and slavery under the Sultanate, Bhakti movement, Sufi movement. Culture: Persian literature, literature in the regional languages of North India, literaute in the languages of South India, Sultanate architecture and new structural forms, painting, evolution of a composite culture. Economy: Agricultural Production, rise of urban economy and non-agricultural production, trade, and commerce.

1523 DecFriday18.The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century-Political Developments and Economy: Rise of Provincial Dynasties: Bengal, Kashmir (Zainul Abedin), Gujarat. Malwa, Bahmanids. The Vijayanagara Empire. Lodis. Mughal Empire, first phase: Babur, Humayun. The Sur Empire: Sher Shah’s administration. Portuguese colonial enterprise, Bhakti and Sufi Movements.
24DecSaturday
25DecSunday
Week 4 – Medieval India
1626 DecMondayThe Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century- Society and culture:

Regional cultures specificities. Literary traditions. Provincial architectural. Society, culture, literature, and the arts in Vijayanagara Empire.


Akbar: Conquests and consolidation of empire. Establishment of jagir and mansab systems. Rajput policy.

1727 DecTuesdayAkbar: Evolution of religious and social outlook. Theory of Sulh-i-kul and religious policy. Court patronage of art and technology.

Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century: Major administrative policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan, and Aurangzeb. The Empire and the Zamindars. Religious policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan, and Aurangzeb.

1828 DecWednesdayMughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century:

Nature of the Mughal State. Late Seventeenth Century crisis and the revolts. The Ahom kingdom. Shivaji and the early Maratha Kingdom


Economy and society, in the 16th and 17th Centuries:  Population Agricultural and craft production. Towns, commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French companies: a trade revolution.

1929 DecThursdayEconomy and society, in the 16th and 17th Centuries:

Indian mercantile classes. Banking, insurance, and credit systems. Conditions of peasants, Condition of Women. Evolution of the Sikh community and the Khalsa Panth.


Culture during Mughal Empire:


Persian histories and other literature. Hindi and religious literatures. Mughal architecture. Mughal painting. Provincial architecture and painting. Classical music. Science and technology.

2030 DecFridayThe Eighteenth Century:

Factors for the decline of the Mughal Empire. The regional principalities: Nizam’s Deccan, Bengal, Awadh. Maratha ascendancy under the Peshwas. The Maratha fiscal and financial system. Emergence of Afghan power Battle of Panipat, 1761. State of, political, cultural, and economic, on eve of the British conquest.

31DecSaturday
1 JanSundaySectional Test 2: Medieval India
Week 5 – Modern India
212 JanMondayEuropean Penetration into India:

The Early European Settlements; The Portuguese and the Dutch; The English and the French East India Companies; Their struggle for supremacy; Carnatic Wars; Bengal-The conflict between the English and the Nawabs of Bengal; Siraj and the English; The Battle of Plassey; Significance of Plassey.


British Expansion in India:


Bengal-Mir Jafar and Mir Kasim; The Battle of Buxar; Mysore; The Marathas; The three Anglo-Maratha Wars; The Punjab.

223 JanTuesdayEarly Structure of the British Raj:

The Early administrative structure; From diarchy to direct contol; The Regulating Act (1773); The Pitt’s India Act (1784); The Charter Act (1833); The Voice of free trade and the changing character of British colonial rule; The English utilitarian and India.


Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule:


(a) Land revenue settlements in British India; The Permanent Settlement; Ryotwari Settlement; Mahalwari Settlement; Economic impact of the revenue arrangements; Commercialization of agriculture; Rise of landless agrarian labourers; Impoverishment of the rural society.

234 JanWednesdayEconomic Impact of British Colonial Rule:

(b) Dislocation of traditional trade and commerce; De-industrialisation; Decline of traditional crafts; Drain of wealth; Economic transformation of India; Railroad and communication network including telegraph and postal services; Famine and poverty in the rural interior; European business enterprise and its limitations.


Social and Cultural Developments:


The state of indigenous education, its dislocation; Orientalist-Anglicist controversy, The introduction of western education in India; The rise of press, literature, and public opinion; The rise of modern vernacular literature; Progress of Science; Christian missionary activities in India.

245 JanThursdaySocial and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas: Ram Mohan Roy, The Brahmo Movement; Devendranath Tagore; Iswarchandra Vidyasagar; The Young Bengal Movement; Dayanada Saraswati; The social reform movements in India including Sati, widow remarriage, child marriage etc.; The contribution of Indian renaissance to the growth of modern India; Islamic revivalism-the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements.

Indian Response to British Rule: Peasant movement and tribal uprisings in the 18th and 19th centuries including the Rangpur Dhing (1783), the Kol Rebellion (1832), the Mopla Rebellion in Malabar (1841-1920), the Santal Hul (1855), Indigo Rebellion (1859-60), Deccan Uprising (1875) and the Munda Ulgulan (1899-1900)

256 JanFridayIndian Response to British Rule:

The Great Revolt of 1857 —Origin, character, casuses of failure, the consequences; The shift in the character of peasant uprisings in the post-1857 period; the peasant movements of the 1920s and 1930s.


Factors leading to the birth of Indian Nationalism; Politics of Association; The Foundation of the Indian National Congress; The Safety-valve thesis relating to the birth of the Congress; Programme and objectives of Early Congress; the social composition of early Congress leadership; the Moderates and Extremists; The Partition of Bengal (1905); The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal; the economic and political aspects of Swadeshi Movement; The beginning of revolutionary extremism in India.

7 JanSaturday
8 JanSunday
Week 6 – Modern India
269 JanMondayRise of Gandhi; Character of Gandhian nationalism; Gandhi’s popular appeal; Rowlett Satyagraha; the Khilafat Movement; the Non-cooperation Movement; National politics from the end of the Non-cooperation movement to the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement; the two phases of the Civil Disobedience Movement; Simon Commission; The Nehru Report; the Round Table Conferences;
2710 JanTuesdayNationalism and the Peasant Movements; Nationalism and Working-class movements; Women and Indian youth and students in Indian politics (1885-1947); the election of 1937 and the formation of ministries; Cripps Mission; the Quit India Movement; the Wavell Plan; The Cabinet Mission.

Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India between 1858 and 1935.

2811 JanWednesdayOther strands in the National Movement: The Revolutionaries: Bengal, the Punjab, Maharashtra, U.P. the Madras Presidency, Outside India. The Left; The Left within the Congress: Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, the Congress Socialist Party; the Communist Party of India, other left parties.

Politics of Separatism; the Muslim League; the Hindu Mahasabha; Communalism and the politics of partition; Transfer of power; Independence.

2912 JanThursdayConsolidation as a Nation; Nehru’s Foreign Policy; India and her neighbours (1947-1964); The linguistic reorganisation of States (1935-1947); Regionalism and regional inequality; Integration of Princely States; Princes in electoral politics; the Question of National Language.

Caste and Ethnicity after 1947; Backward Castes and Tribes in post-colonial electoral politics; Dalit movements.

3013 JanFridayEconomic development and political change; Land reforms; the politics of planning and rural reconstruction; Ecology and environmental policy in post-colonial India; Progress of Science.

Ecology and environmental policy in post-colonial India; Progress of Science.

14JanSaturday
15JanSundaySectional Test 3: Modern India
Week 7 – World History
3116 JanMondayEnlightenment and Modern ideas: (i) Major Ideas of Enlightenment: Kant, Rousseau. (ii) Spread of Enlightenment in the colonies. (iii) Rise of socialist ideas (up to Marx); spread of Marxian Socialism.
3217 JanTuesdayOrigins of Modern Politics: (i) European States System. (ii) American Revolution and the Constitution. (iv) American Civil War with reference to Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery. (iii) French Revolution and Aftermath, 1789-1815. (v) British Democratic politics, 1815-1850: Parliamentary Reformers, Free Traders, Chartists.
3318 JanWednesdayIndustrialization: (i) English Industrial Revolution: Causes and Impact on Society. (ii) Industrialization in other countries: USA, Germany, Russia, Japan. (iii) Industrialization and Globalization.

Nation-State System: (i) Rise of Nationalism in 19th century.  (ii) Nationalism: State-building in Germany and Italy.  (iii) Disintegration of Empires in the face of the emergence of nationalities across the World.

3419 JanThursdayImperialism and Colonialism: (i) South and South-East Asia. (ii) Latin America and South Africa. (iii) Australia.  (iv) Imperialism and free trade: Rise of neo-imperialism.
3520 JanFridayRevolution and Counter-Revolution: (i) 19th Century European revolutions. (ii) The Russian Revolution of 1917-1921. (iii) Fascist Counter-Revolution, Italy, and Germany. (iv) The Chinese Revolution of 1949.
21 JanSaturday
22 JanSunday
Week 8 – World History
3623 JanMondayWorld Wars: (i) 1st and 2nd World Wars as Total Wars: Societal implications. (ii) World War I: Causes and Consequences. (iii) World War II: Causes and Consequences.
3724 JanTuesdayThe World after World War II: (i) Emergence of Two power blocs. (ii) Emergence of Third World and non-alignment. (iii) UNO and the global disputes.
3825 JanWednesdayLiberation from Colonial Rule: (i) Latin America-Bolivar. (ii) Arab World-Egypt. (iii) Africa-Apartheid to Democracy. (iv) South-East Asia-Vietnam.
3926 JanThursdayDecolonization and Underdevelopment: (i) Factors constraining Development; Latin America, Africa.

Unification of Europe: (i) Post War Foundations; NATO and European Community. (ii) Consolidation and Expansion of European Community (iii) European Union.

4027 JanFridayDisintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World: (i) Factors leading to the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union, 1985-1991. (ii) Political Changes in East Europe 1989-2001. (iii) End of the Cold War and US Ascendancy in the World as the lone superpower.
28 JanSaturday
29 JanSundaySectional Test 4: World History

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  • Paper I – Ancient and Medieval India
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DAMP™ Sociology 2023 – 2.0 Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program

DAMP™ Sociology 2023 – 2.0 Daily Answer Writing & Mentorship Program

By Nishat Sir

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Course Fee

New Students
₹9,999 + 18% GST

Existing Students
₹8,999 + 18% GST

Key Features

Schedule

Others Details

Note

  • 2 Months (Paper 1 – 4 Weeks | Paper 2 – 4 Weeks)
  • 2 Question Daily for Answer Writing Practice (which will be evaluated)
  • 2 Question Daily for Answer Writing Practice (for self-practice only)
  • Framework and key points for both questions would be provided
  • Video discussion within 24 hours of submission
  • Daily evaluation within 24 hours of the submission
  • 2 Full Length Comprehensive Test (to be submitted in two days)
  • 6 Days a week | Completely Online Module
  • Comprehensive Coverage of Entire Sociology Syllabus
  • Individual Evaluation, Feedback and Personalised Mentoring
Paper – I
S. No.WEEKSYLLABUS
First weekOrigin of Sociology, Sociology as Science, and

Research methods

1Monday, December 19, 2022Orientation Session – How to write answers?
2Tuesday, December 20, 20221. Sociology – The Discipline:

(a) Modernity and social changes in Europe and emergence of Sociology.


(b) Scope of the subject and comparison with other social sciences.

3Wednesday, December 21, 20221. Sociology – The Discipline:

(c) Sociology and common sense


2. Sociology as Science:


(a) Science, scientific method, and critique.

4Thursday, December 22, 20222.Sociology as Science:

(b) Major theoretical strands of research methodology.


(c) Positivism and its critique.


(d) Fact value and objectivity.

5Friday, December 23, 20222.Sociology as Science:

(e) Non-positivist methodologies.


3. Research Methods and Analysis:


(a) Qualitative and quantitative methods

6Saturday, December 24, 20223. Research Methods and Analysis:

(b) Techniques of data collection.


(c) Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability, and validity

 Sunday, December 25, 2022Break
Second WeekSociological Thinkers, Social Stratification and Mobility
7Monday, December 26, 20224. Sociological Thinkers:

(a) Karl Marx – Historical materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle.


(b) Emile Durkhteim – Division of labour, social fact, suicide, religion, and society.

8Tuesday, December 27, 20224. Sociological Thinkers:

(c) Max Weber – Social action, ideal types, authority, bureaucracy, protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism. (d) Talcolt Parsons – Social system, pattern variables.

9Wednesday, December 28, 20224. Sociological Thinkers:

(e) Robert K. Merton – Latent and manifest functions, conformity and deviance, reference groups.


(f) Mead – Self and identity.

10Thursday, December 29, 20225. Stratification and Mobility:

(a) Concepts – equality, inequality, hierarchy, exclusion, poverty, and deprivation.


(b) Theories of social stratification – Structural func tionalist theory, Marxist theory, Weberian theory.

11Friday, December 30, 20225. Stratification and Mobility:

(c) Dimensions – Social stratification of class, status groups, gender, ethnicity, and race.


(d) Social mobility – open and closed systems, types of mobility, sources and causes of mobility

 Saturday, December 31, 2022Break
 Sunday, January 1, 2023Break
Third WeekWorks and Economic Life, Politics & society, and Religion & society
12Monday, January 2, 20236. Works and Economic Life:

(a) Social organization of work in different types of society – slave society, feudal society, industrial capitalist society.


(b) Formal and informal organization of work.


(c) Labour and society.

13Tuesday, January 3, 20237. Politics and Society:

(a) Sociological theories of power.


(b) Power elite, bureaucracy, pressure groups and political parties.

14Wednesday, January 4, 20237. Politics and Society:

(c) Nation, state, citizenship, democracy, civil society, ideology.


(d) Protest, agitation, social movements, collective action, revolution.

15Thursday, January 5, 20238. Religion and Society:

(a) Sociological theories of religion.

16Friday, January 6, 20238. Religion and Society:

(b) Types of religious practices: animism, monism, pluralism, sects, cults.


(c) Religion in modern society: religion and science, secularization, religious revivalism, fundamentalism.

 Saturday, January 7, 2023Break
 Sunday, January 8, 2023Break
Final WeekSystems of Kinship and Social change in Modern society
17Monday, January 9, 20239. Systems of Kinship:

(a) Family, household, marriage.


(b) Types and forms of family

18Tuesday, January 10, 20239. Systems of Kinship:

(c) Lineage and descent.


(d) Patriarchy and sexual division of labour.

19Wednesday, January 11, 20239. Systems of Kinship:

(e) Contemporary trends.

20Thursday, January 12, 202310. Social Change in Modern Society:

(a) Sociological theories of social change.


(b) Development and dependency.

21Friday, January 13, 202310. Social Change in Modern Society:

(c) Agents of social change.


(d) Education and social change.


(e) Science, technology, and social change.

Saturday, January 14, 2023Break
 

 

Sunday, January 15, 2023(PAPER -I Full length Test)
DAMP SOCIOLOGY PAPER -II
WEEKSYLLABUS
First week
22Monday, January 16, 2023Paper 2 Orientation (Sources & challenges)
23Tuesday, January 17, 2023A. Introducing Indian Society:

(i) Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society:


(a) Indology (G.S. Ghure).

24Wednesday, January 18, 2023A. Introducing Indian Society:

(i) Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society:


(b) Structural Functionalism (M N Srinivas)

25Thursday, January 19, 2023A. Introducing Indian Society:

(i) Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society:


(c) Marxist sociology (A R Desai) & a)


(ii) Impact of colonial rule on Indian society:


(a) Social background of Indian nationalism.

26Friday, January 20, 2023A. Introducing Indian Society:

(ii) Impact of colonial rule on Indian society:


(b) Modernization of Indian tradition


(c)  Protests and movements during the colonial period.


(d) Social reforms

 Saturday, January 21, 2023Break
 Sunday, January 22, 2023Break
Second Week
27Monday, January 23, 2023B. Social Structure:

(i) Rural and Agrarian Social Structure:


(a) The idea of Indian village and village studies.


(b) Agrarian social structure— evolution of land tenure system, land reforms

28Tuesday, January 24, 2023B. Social Structure:

(ii) Caste System:


(a) Perspectives on the study of caste systems: G. S. Ghurye, M. N. Srinivas, Louis Dumont, Andre Beteille.


(b) Features of caste system.

29Wednesday, January 25, 2023B. Social Structure:

(ii) Caste System:


(c) Untouchability – forms and perspectives

30Thursday, January 26, 2023B. Social Structure:

(iii) Tribal communities in India:


(a) Definitional problems.


(b) Geographical spread

31Friday, January 27, 2023B. Social Structure:

(iii) Tribal communities in India:


(c) Colonial policies and tribes


(d) Issues of integration and autonomy.

Saturday, January 28, 2023Break
 Sunday, January 29, 2023Break
Third Week
32Monday, January 30, 2023B. Social Structure:

(iv) Social Classes in India:


(a) Agrarian class structure.


(b) Industrial class structure.


(c) Middle classes in India.

33Tuesday, January 31, 2023B. Social Structure:

(v) Systems of Kinship in India:


(a) Lineage and descent in India.


(b) Types of kinship systems.


(c) Family and marriage in India.


(d) Household dimensions of the family.


(e) Patriarchy, entitlements, and sexual division oflabour

34Wednesday, February 1, 2023B. Social Structure:

(vi) Religion and Society:


(a) Religious communities in India.


(b) Problems of religious minorities.

35Thursday, February 2, 2023C. Social Changes in India:

(i) Visions of Social Change in India:


(a) Idea of development planning and mixed economy.


(b) Constitution, law, and social change.


(c) Education and social change.


(ii) Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India:


(a)Programmes of rural development, Community Development Programme, cooperatives, poverty alleviation schemes.


(b) Green revolution and social change.

36Friday, February 3, 2023C. Social Changes in India:

(ii) Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India:


(c) Changing modes of production in Indian agriculture.


(d) Problems of rural labour, bondage, migration.


(iii) Industrialization and Urbanisation in India:


(a) Evolution of modern industry in India.


(b) Growth of urban settlements in India.


(c) Working class: structure, growth, class mobilization.


(d) Informal sector, child labour.


(e) Slums and deprivation in urban areas.

37Saturday, February 4, 2023C. Social Changes in India:

(iv) Politics and Society:


(a) Nation, democracy, and citizenship.


(b) Political parties, pressure groups, social and political elite.


(c) Regionalism and decentralization of power.


(d) Secularization.

 Sunday, February 5, 2023Break
Final Week
38Monday, February 6, 2023C. Social Changes in India:

(v) Social Movements in Modern India:


(a) Peasants and farmers movements.


(b) Women’s movement.

39Tuesday, February 7, 2023C. Social Changes in India:

(v) Social Movements in Modern India:


(c) Backward classes & Dalit movements.


(d) Environmental movements.


(e) Ethnicity and Identity movements.

40Wednesday, February 8, 2023C. Social Changes in India:

(vi) Population Dynamics:


(a) Population size, growth, composition, and distribution. (b) Components of population growth: birth, death, migration.


(c) Population Policy and family planning.


(d) Emerging issues: ageing, sex ratios, child and infant mortality, reproductive health.

41Thursday, February 9, 2023C. Social Changes in India:

(vii) Challenges of Social Transformation:


(a) Crisis of development: displacement, environmental problems, and sustainability.


(b) Poverty, deprivation, and inequalities.


(c) Violence against women.

42Friday, February 10, 2023C. Social Changes in India:

(vii) Challenges of Social Transformation:


(d) Caste conflicts.


(e) Ethnic conflicts, communalism, religious revivalism.


(f) Illiteracy and disparities in education.

Saturday, February 11, 2023Break
Sunday, February 12, 2023(PAPER-II Full length Test)

Structure of the Program:

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