tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85246040777092039032024-02-26T01:13:18.516+04:00I.A.S. The Way Ahead....."We shall not have a united India if we do not have a good all-India service, After all, the Constitution is meant to be worked by a service which will keep the country intact." ...Sardar Patel in Constituent Assembly debates.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-2781662002288904552017-05-30T15:47:00.001+04:002017-05-30T15:47:03.356+04:00No More “Pity” in “Pit Emptying”!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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“<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Frankly speaking, earlier I had reservations about pit emptying and always considered human shit as a potential environmental liability and after doing pit emptying myself; now my own reservations and inhibitions are the things of the past and I am assured that this one is a very potent solution for the many of the sanitation woes</em>”, said Temsutala Imsong after doing pit emptying, arranged as a part of "<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Shramdaan </em>Conclave" in Raipur district. Temsutala Imsong, who hails from Nagaland, is known for her organization S<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">akaar Sewa Samiti</em> work in the field on sanitation and community participation in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and has done extraordinary and incredible work in the cleaning of “ghats”; is a conveyor of #Shramdaan India, a group working for Clean India in different parts of the country. “<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Shram</em>” meaning “Labour” and “<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Daan</em>” meaning “Donate”, hence <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Shramdaani </em>can be called as volunteers devoted to specific cause.</div>
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#ShramdaanIndia is a group of volunteers working for Clean India Mission, in different cities in India. Shrasmdaan Conclave was second such conclave organized to encourage community participation and cross learning between different groups. As a part of the conclave, pit emptying activity was planned to challenge the age old stigma and taboo associated with it which proved to be a huge success. </div>
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While smelling the manure, after doing pit emptying, Monika Tiwari a member of Samarprit Parivar, also a software engineer by profession, based in Vidisha, Madhya- Pradesh asked, “<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Is this really shit manure? It does not look like shit. It’s totally like soil or any other manure like Vermi-Compost</em>”. Many participating volunteers (which were from different organizations like Bhopal I-Clean, Green Minds, Paryavaran Dost, Change India Foundation, Bunch of fools and many more) were involved in pit emptying to carry forward the pit emptying momentum, generated after pit emptying done by Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and sanitation (MoDWS).<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Many sanitation experts like Dean Spears, Diane Coffey and Sangita Vyas always suggested that pit emptying must become central to India’s efforts to eliminate open defecation. Study reveals that the rural population of India does not usually accept the low cost sanitation solution like leach pit as people think that bigger septic tanks are better as there will be no problem in emptying. People try to construct septic tanks as big as it is possible so that one will not have to empty the septic tank in lifetime which will atleast be more durable till the next generations to come. This leads to an increase in the construction cost of toilets. Though Government of India promotes low cost solutions like leach pit and provides an incentive of twelve thousand rupees (Two Hundred US dollar), people generally prefer septic tank which is actually, what Robert Chambers call it as a lose-lose-lose proposition, costly to build, nasty, expensive to empty, and used only partially. Masons are generally unaware, uninformed and ignorant about the usefulness of leach pit and also sometimes to generate more work for themselves and in turn more profit, knowingly promote septic tanks.</div>
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“I<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> actually thought that the silliest thing that I am doing is to do pit emptying because manual emptying process of manure is taken as abomination. In reality, “shit manure” is just like a soil. Now I believe that a leach pit toilet is very easy to construct and simple to maintain, it’s very cost effective and in fact women Self Help Group (SHGs) are showing the way to earn from shit too</em>”, said by Haresh Shah from Making A difference Foundation placed in Mumbai. He is also doing a pioneering work in beautification of railway stations in sub urban areas of Mumbai. </div>
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Somatya from Shashi Foundation, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), a group working for making places clean and green was very enthusiastic about pit emptying as such a work was never done before. After participating and knowing about shit manure, she was convinced that pit emptying is the best way of fecal sludge management and that shit manure is far better than other chemical fertilizers and opinioned that this activity should be replicated on other parts of country.</div>
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Many Sarpanch's (elected village representatives) along with other village people are promoting pit emptying activity and are spreading awareness about it. Sarpanch's of Gram Panchayat Raikheda, Chhatoud, Chicholi, Gaitara, Sarfonga, Mohada and many more are actively involved in pit emptying and are challenging the age old beliefs of purity and caste biases!</div>
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Without a doubt, the pit emptying activity will challenge the age old caste based biases and manual scavenging. Manual scavenging in India is officially defined as ‘lifting and removal of human excreta manually’, at private homes and toilets maintained by municipal authorities. The practice consists of gathering human excreta from individual or community dry latrines with bare hands, brooms or metal scrapers into woven baskets or buckets. Manual scavenging is considered as one of the lowest, polluted and most degrading occupations. Though, according to the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, which made the employment of manual scavengers illegal, emptying human waste that has decomposed in a latrine pit is not considered as manual scavenging, and is therefore not illegal.<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
In Raipur district of Chhattisgarh, the methodology of Community-Led Total Sanitation is to make Gram Panchayat Open Defecation Free and now at different occasions, pit emptying activities are done to make people aware about the simplicity associated with pit emptying. Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) are selling ‘shit manure’ named as Sona Khad under Bihaan Bazzar. People belonging to different caste, creed and religion are ready to do pit emptying and are proudly posting it in on different social media platforms.</div>
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Pit emptying is a basic riddle is not very easy to solve. Combined with notions of purity, caste, myths of hygiene, incorrect perception, biases, prejudices, notions and wrong concepts, it will surely require sustained efforts by very stakeholders to make pit emptying as “new normal”. It is, therefore, rightly argued that pit emptying must be central to India’s effort to end open defecation.</div>
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Leach pit emptying events should not remain stand-alone activity. Forward and backward linkages in making manure a commodity bought, sold and traded in market will be very much helpful in shifting preference to leach pits and issue of partial usage can be tackled and will be surely a win-win situation for all stakeholders.</div>
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Robert Chambers, Jamie Myers and I, with our field staff, recently dug a leach pit in the Gram Panchayat Sarfonga of Raipur District following the footsteps of Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MoDWS). One household, where the head of the family, Mr. Dhaja Ram Sahu was unaware of the treasure beneath his own land, constructed septic tank for his family costing around seventy thousand rupees; because he thought it’s easier to construct a new toilet than emptying leach pit! When offered a price for his fertilizer he was surprised to know the value for the same. Although there is a proactive campaign going on by government, septic tank remains the choice of the common man. In reality a ‘fortune’ lies at the bottom of the leach pit and “commoditization” of human shit can be one of the ways to encourage people to construct leach pits.</div>
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According to the Cambridge dictionary, the meaning of the term ‘commodity’ is ‘a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold.’ The best way to encourage people to construct leach pits and to use toilets is to make ‘shit’ a commodity that can be traded, sold and bought in the open market. With organic food and organic fertilizers gaining currency in recent days, shit manure can be successfully promoted.</div>
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Construction of a septic tank, though a preferred approach in India, is actually a lose-lose-lose proposition: it’s costlier to build, it’s more time consuming and an expensive method to empty it. Partial usage of the septic tank toilet is also one of the tricky issues: to avoid filling of the septic tanks, which is seen as liability, family prefers to defecate in the open. Leach-pit technology as promoted by the Indian Government is a win-win-win situation for the all concerned stakeholders in the true sense. Using leach pit is an investment- the more shit deposited, the more generation of manure for sale. It’s actually like Systemic Investment Plan (SIP). Still, septic tanks is often desired by people due to various reasons, for example due to the ill-conceived notion of leach pits as <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sarkari</em>, ie sub-standard. A toilet is a life time investment and thus it is conceived that the bigger the tank the better it will be. Another reason is that masons are not aware of leach pit techniques.</div>
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On 20th February, 2017 an orientation program on sanitation and CLTS was conducted by Jila Panchayat, Raipur, Chhattisgarh in collaboration with Action for Better Tomorrow (ABTS) and supported by UNICEF Chhattisgarh at Raipur and Bunch of Fools (BoF), a local NGO involved in urban sanitation. Manure recently excavated by field staff from a leach pit was shared with the participants. The participants had not been told about the type of manure. But when told about the type of manure, all the participants were surprised. Many were not hesitant to touch, smell and handle the leach pit manure. They even agreed on digging a filled leach pit in coming days and an intense activity at field level has been planned for the same.</div>
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It can be argued that turning shit-manure into commodity may be difficult. But it can be noted that a few years earlier, in Chhattisgarh, there was an immense environmental problem of fly ash generated due to power plants in Chhattisgarh, which is the power hub of India. Power plants were ready to provide fly ash for free but there were no buyers. Industries used to dump this waste at any obscure location. Later, the government of Chhattisgarh made fly ash bricks compulsory for all government buildings and also units for manufacturing of fly ash bricks were put under priority sector under Chhattisgarh Industrial Policy, so easy finance and capital subsidy was made available. The result of these policy interventions is that fly ash which was considered as waste turned to be a most sought commodity - a win-win situation for all. Similarly, the right kind of policy intervention, sustained efforts and dedicated IEC for pit emptying, perception management, forward and backward linkages, communication strategy for the behavior change, promotion of organic fertilizers can make human shit manure a commodity.</div>
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C K Prahalad, Management Guru, and author of the book <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty through Profits</em> elaborated on how MNCs can generate profits by focusing on the needs of the Bottom of Pyramid (BoP) to create fortune for themselves and also the poor sections of society. In the same way, it can be said that, fortune lies at the bottom of a leach pit and we need to harness and exploit the great potential that is there for the betterment of humanity.</div>
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Gram Panchayat Chhattoud is headed by Female Sarpanch named Swati Verma. A post graduate in Management and MSc in Mathematics, she always dreamed about making her Gram Panchayat ODF, but lacked the financial and other resources required and always thought it would remain a pipe dream. But now with Community Led Total Sanitation methodology and active participation by women Self Help Group (SHG) of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) her Gram Panchayat has achieved ODF status. Faced with herculean task and constant opposition from wasted interests, local level caste and class politics, but supported by other Sarpanch of neighboring Gram Panchayat under banner of “Bhaichara Model”, and by constant morning vigilance, Door to Door Campaign , Gram Panchayat Chhattoud claims to be “Cleanest Gram Panchayat of Central India”. Without going into authenticity of the claim, achievement is very much real and trustworthy. Under # ODF 2.0 in her Gram Panchayat, NADEF tanks and vermi-compost are being constructed as part of Solid Liquid Waste Management (SLWM). Gram Panchayat Chhattoud is also trying to achieve status of ‘Cashless Gram Panchayat’, with total financial inclusion and by way of installing digital payment facilities.</div>
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Currently there are many such Gram Panchayats in Raipur District having more or less same story of resistance, opposition and hurdles, presently all Gram Panchayats are on their own way to achieve the ODF status. But path was not very easy or simple. It all started with problem faced by target led Construction model and now it can be said it was ‘blessing in disguise’!</div>
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“Making Gram Panchayat ODF is our priority and we know it is most important work but cannot be done by force; Mission must be based on ‘Bhaichara’ ( brotherhood)” said Babloo Sharma, man with firm determination , Chief of organization of Sarpanch (Elected Village Chairperson of unit of grass root democracy in India called as Gram Panchayat). “Sarpanch sammelan” (Conference of Chairperson of Gram Panchayat) was organized by Panchayat and Rural development Department for knowing the difficulties faced at ground level in implementation of flagship programme of Government of India called as Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (Clean India Mission-Rural), which aims making India Clean before 2nd October 2019.</div>
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Gram Panchayat is village level unit of direct democracy, headed by directly elected Sarpanch. Executive Agency for many development work is Gram Panchayat and as head of Panchayat, its duty of Sarpanch to do the required job. Thus it was but natural and usual that under SBM-G, construction of toilets, was done by Gram Panchayat as a rule but by Sarpanch in reality. Many times villagers were not involved or there was general apathy and lack of concern. People complained about faulty construction sometimes with, and many times without any valid or legitimate reason just to settle political scores or to score brawny points. In few cases administration, bound by targets and timelines, tried to speed up the activity, by putting little pressure on Sarpanch and Sachiv (Secretary of Gram Panchayat). Chhattisgarh Government for right reasons, to incentivize community action and focus on behavior change, delayed the incentive amount, as an established rule and to be given only after three months of vigilance after Gram Panchayat achieving ODF status.</div>
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In some cases, mainly in larger Gram Panchayat, Sarpanch faced with resource crunch complained about this tactics of ‘delayed payment’. So there was some confusion and misunderstanding in implementation of SBM-G. Thus presence of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) M.K. Raut ,of Panchayat and Rural Development Department , Sarpanch Sammelan (Conference of Elected Chairperson of Gram Panchayat) was organized , and it was decided that the model that will be followed will be of Bhaichara. Bhaichara is a Hindi word meaning Brotherhood but it has larger connotation and can be translated as “Community Led”. No force, intimidation and coercion of any kind will be used by administration or by any other stakeholder to attain ODF status. Whole process must be based on mutual respect, self help and community participation and CLTS will be the ONLY way and was termed as ‘Bhaichara’!<br />Thus it was well informed decision that model that will be followed will be of Community Led Total Sanitation. In any case no upfront subsidy will be given (not allowed by state government rules). Maximum focus will be given on ‘morning and evening vigilance’ with active participation of every stakeholder. No standard design of toilet will be encouraged for superstructure but sub structure must be of leach pit pattern. In a nutshell, it was decided that model of Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) will be replicated in purest form.<br />The most essential part of CLTS process is trained field staff. Financially and technically supported by UNICEF Raipur, District Administration provided training to field level staff and volunteers working for this noble cause and called them as #ODF Sipahis (Sipahi a Hindi word for soldier, as soldier is committed for his mission). Trained #ODF Sipahis and with hand holding by the CLTS specialists different CLTS activities were done like triggering, follow up, demo and door to door visits to motivate people to use toilets. No sanctions under SBM were given in individual household, but only number was sanctioned, according to base line survey to initiate community action as individual sanctions create problem of ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’. To have judicious and careful use of resource, high handed approach was used in Tilda Block of Raipur District and it was chosen for intensive work for two reasons, one it is located away from urban conglomerate and second this block has active SHG groups under NRLM.</div>
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SHGs under NRLM fold were oriented about ill effects of Open Defecation; initially response was not as expected but later on movement geared up and many SHGs done inter-loaning of micro finance for construction of toilets. Gram Panchayat Raikheda achieved ODF status because of vigorous and spirited work of SHGs of NRLM.<br />Key center of attention was on morning and evening follow up, the timing of open defecation. All stakeholders like Sarpanch, Sachiv, Mitanin (Asha Worker), Members of SHGs of NRLM, Staff of ICDS (Integrated Child Development Scheme), villagers, local elected ward members. Under banner of ‘Bhaichara’, people led by Sarpanch of adjoining village also participated in such vigilance as per predetermined schedule in each Gram Panchayat. </div>
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People in Raipur District are comparatively better off than their counterparts in other districts of Chhattisgarh. Availability of material is not a problem. Bricks, cement and sand at any given point of time will be found to be stored in front of almost every household for any future requirement or for contingency purpose. Still, earlier people used to complain about lack of resource for construction of toilets and used to ask for upfront government subsidy as could not afford the construction of toilets. It’s not about lack of resources, it’s always about lack of priority! Toilet has never been a priority and this change was done by Natural Leaders at Gram Panchayat level.<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
In every Gram Panchayat in Tilda Block different Natural Leaders emerged (NL) and each has a different success story. Common people with very common aim and aspirations have shown remarkable courage, perseverance, firmness and resolve in making their Gram Panchayat ODF. The first Gram Panchayat to become ODF without any upfront subsidy in Tilda Block was Gram Panchayat Ilda. It all started with dynamic Sarpanch of Ilda Gram Panchayat, Mehataru sahu, miidle aged man, fifth standard drop out, but continued his schooling by open methods and recently passed Tenth Standard Exam, visited Doma Gram Panchayat of Dhmatari District,under departments scaling up programme. Visit to ODF Gram Panchayat changed his outlook, and he decided to make his Gram Panchayat ODF. In heavy rains, supported by CLTS specialists and ODF Sipahis, he managed to convince villagers of ill effects of open defecation. Three hundred plus villagers, of different caste, creed and religion did morning follow up without single break. In such a charged atmosphere his Gram Panchayat gained ODF status in short span of two months. This was first success and accomplishment of our Bhaichara Model.</div>
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After this many Gram Panchayats attained ODF status. Tilda Block having Ninety Nine Gram Panchayats is on the verge of accomplishing ODF ranking. A few Sarpanch have formed their own group named “Swachh sarfonga Sangwari”, where Sarfonga is name of Gram Panchayat, and word Sangwari can be translated as co-passenger. All groups, large or small, based on caste, creed or gender have sole aim of making Tilda Block an ODF Block.</div>
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ODF is not the final destination; it is the first step of the sanitation ladder. After attaining ODF category, communities are moving upwards on cleanliness hierarchy, and it has been termed as #ODF2.0. Wherein, now focus is given on Solid Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) also on handwashing platforms, especially in schools, to promote handwashing before mid-day meal (MDM), NADEF tanks and vermi-compost pits. Due to current activism generated at grass root level, different government schemes are energetically implemented like promoting use of digital payment gateway as part of ambitious plan of cashless economy. Spill over effect of Bhaichara Model can be seen in Raipur District and also in other District of State of Chhattisgarh. ODF is not the end; but it’s a first stride of the long walk to Total Sanitation and Bhaichara is the only way forward!</div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">CSE Mains General Studies Paper - I</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Indian Heritage
and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)</span></i></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of
Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">modern times.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Modern Indian history from about the middle of the
eighteenth century until the present significant <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">events, personalities, issues.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and
important contributors or contributions from different <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">parts of the country.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Post-independence consolidation and reorganization
within the country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">History of the world will include events from 18th
century such as industrial revolution, world wars, <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">redrawal
of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies
like communism, capitalism, socialism etc. - their forms and effect on the
society.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of
India.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and associated issues, poverty and <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">developmental issues,
urbanization, their problems and their remedies.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism &
secularism.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Salient features of world’s physical geography.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Distribution of key natural resources across the
world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible
for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">various parts of the world (including India).</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">geographical features and their location - changes in critical
geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna
and the effects of such changes.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Governance,
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)</span></i></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">and basic structure. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure,
devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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redressal mechanisms and institutions. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that of other countries.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues
arising out of these. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government;
pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the
Polity. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Salient features of the Representation of People’s
Act.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Appointment to various Constitutional posts,
powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional
Bodies. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial
bodies. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Government policies and interventions for
development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and
implementation. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors,
charities, institutional and other stakeholders.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the
population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;
mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection
and betterment of these vulnerable sections. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Social Sector or Services relating to Health, Education, Human
Resources. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes,
limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency &
accountability and institutional and other measures.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fora- their structure, mandate.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-57145508300459073912013-06-15T11:38:00.002+04:002013-06-19T17:44:03.160+04:00Syllabus: CSE Mains General Studies Paper - III<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Technology,
Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster
Management)</span></i></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mobilization of resources, growth, development and <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">employment. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of
the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage,
transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and
related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System-
objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and
food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements,
supply chain management.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Railways, etc. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Science and Technology - developments and their
applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in
science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing
new technology. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,
robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to
intellectual property rights. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,
environmental impact assessment.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Linkages between development and spread of
extremism. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; padding: 0in;">Role of external state and non-state actors in
creating challenges to internal security. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in
internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and
its prevention. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mandate.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-17037700558175046382013-06-15T11:37:00.001+04:002013-06-19T17:44:03.154+04:00Syllabus: CSE Mains General Studies Paper - IV<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Ethics,
Integrity, and Aptitude)</span></i></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">This
paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to
issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving
approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society.
Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The
following broad areas will be covered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics
in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives
and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family,
society and educational institutions in inculcating values. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Attitude: content, structure, function; its
influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to
public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the
weakersections. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in
government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience
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Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-89292465874197528362013-04-04T17:02:00.000+04:002013-04-04T17:02:57.065+04:00Modification in Civil Services Examination, 2013.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Modifications in Civil Services Examination, 2013<br /><br />The Government has approved the following modifications in the Civil Services Examination, 2013 notified on 5.3.2013:<br /><br />1. A candidate is allowed to use any one regional language from the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India or English as the medium of writing the examination.<br /><br />2. Conditionality of a minimum of 25 candidates in that medium and the requirement to have that language as the medium of examination at graduation level has been dropped.<br /><br />3. Furthermore, a candidate is allowed to take up literature as his/her optional subject (to be chosen from a list of 23 literature subjects – 22 of the 8th Schedule languages and English) without the conditionality of having to do his/her graduation in that language’s literature.<br /><br />4. The English component (of 100 marks) from the Essay Paper has been dropped and 2 qualifying papers of 300 marks each in any Modern Indian Language(MIL) and in English have been restored. The Essay Paper is now of 250 marks to be written in the medium/language of candidate’s choice.<br /><br />Now, the Civil Services Main Examination 2013 will be as under:<br /><br />a. The candidates may write the examination in any one medium/language chosen from the languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India or English;<br /><br />b. Paper I and II will be of qualifying nature only– one in any MIL and another in English – of 300 marks each;<br /><br />c. Paper III will be the compulsory Essay Paper, with no English Comprehension test, to be written in the medium of candidate’s choice. The English component shall be dropped. Now this paper shall be of 250 marks.<br /><br />d. There will be 4 compulsory papers of General Studies of 250 marks each, namely, Paper-IV (Indian Heritage & Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society), Paper-V (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations), Paper-VI (Technology, Economic Development, Bio Diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) and Paper-VII (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude).<br /><br />e. Paper VIII and IX: Candidates will have to take one optional subject with 2 papers of 250 marks each. This optional subject can be selected from a list of 25 core subjects and 23 literatures (literature of 22 languages in 8th Schedule of The Constitution of India and English).<br /><br />f. The personality test/interview will be of 275 marks.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-29211599720821276922013-03-31T14:41:00.000+04:002013-03-31T14:41:11.975+04:00MNREGA: My View <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">MNREGA
is flagship programme of government of India and if implemented in letter and
spirit then this law has potential to change, alter and revolutionize the rural
quarter. The MNREGA is a flagship programme of the Government of India that
guarantees employment to one adult member of the family for minimum hundred
days in rural areas. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(MGNREGA) is essentially demand driven scheme which provides employment to
labour. With implementation of MNREGA 2.0, it is aspired that drawbacks of
earlier times will be curtailed, minimized, and will be implemented in letter
and spirit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A
basis of starting of NREGA is “development economics” and can be called as “Keynesian
Economics”. UPA I, came to power on slogan of “aam aadami” and had support of
Communist Parties, enacted this act which essentially based on welfare
principle. The Ministry of Rural Development’s (MORD) budget has increased
nearly 3-fold since FY 2006-07. In FY 2012-13, MORD allocations account for 14%
of GOI’s budget. In FY2012-13, MGNREGA allocations account for 36% of total
MORD budget. Recently Government has announced that MNREGA will be base of
second green revolution. This underlines the pivotal role of this act in all
welfare schemes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Ragnar Nurkse, had pointed out that capital
starved over-populated countries could build “social capital” in a big way by
employing the surplus labour on a variety of projects. He had listed schemes
concerning irrigation, drainage, roads, railways, housing, etc. In his view,
the only danger was the onset of inflation caused by the increased demand for
food and other wage goods,”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Dell/Desktop/District%20Training/MNREGA%20ASGNMT/MNREGA%20a%20absract.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></a> is
written by P.S.APPU is his article on MNREGA in The Hindu. India has surplus and
cheap labour which by this act is used for different productive purposes such
as WBM road, digging of ponds, irrigation works and plantation. These
activities are creating different assets in rural areas.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Thus
MNREGA is the way by which employment can be generated in rural areas with
durable assets. It is often claimed by critics that MNREGA is nothing but
“white elephant” and public money is spend and thus money like any other social
security scheme is siphoned off to large extent. On other hand, supporters of
this act, ideologically left wing, always support this scheme as panacea, cure
and solution for all ills of rural India. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lot
has been written and discussed about this act and diverse opinions are being
discussed. Frankly I was very pessimistic about this act if not cynical. My
view was this act essentially just concentrating on wage distribution and
employment generation and issue of durable assets creation is never considered.
Though different safety mechanism like social audit are incorporated in act
itself, still major chunk of resources are still siphoned off in different
ways. In nutshell I always believed that this “progressive act” should be
scrapped altogether and rather concentration should be given on “human resource
development”. I also always thought that MNREGA is essentially “regressive act”
in the sense that this act is increasing government spending in manifold and
diverse ways. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Since
initiation of MNRGEA approximately Rs 1, 10,000 crores has gone directly as
wage payment to rural households and 1200 crores person days of employment has
been generated. Thus from initiation focus of this scheme was wage payment and
may be because of this stance durable assets are seldom created in MNREGA and I
think this is the biggest drawback of this act. Similarly problems
associated with implementation of MNREGA are like Competence of field staff,
wasted interest of different agencies, General deterioration of development
administration, Lack of effective community participation, Worsening of
Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs), Lack of effective monitoring, Delay in wage
payment, Lack of adequate monitoring and No durable asset creation. Though
different safeguards are envisaged in act itself, still these problems hamper
the implementation of the act. All these problems in detail explained in
Section, MNREGA problems in implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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there are different problems involved in implementation and execution of MNREGA
act, it has contributed substantially, over the years, in increasing rural wages
and in process weaker sections of society has got bargaining power and also new
sense of identity. In rural areas assets are created, barren areas are being
used for cultivation and distress migration from rural migration has been
decreased.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-16906747185332020032013-03-11T18:16:00.000+04:002013-03-11T18:16:25.770+04:00Facing Changed Pattern of UPSC:-<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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last much waited change has been reality and thus years of speculations are
ended. But now aspirants are more confused, and thinking that years
of preparation are now rendered futile and unproductive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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me assure that your years of preparation are not wasted and will help you
preparation in coming days. One should take this change in positive way, as
thinking of past will hamper your studies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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must also remember that “Change is the only constant”, and species (In our case
aspirants) who swiftly adapts to changed conditions service. (Essentially UPSC
also follows law of Darwin….survival of the fittest).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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one thing has been amply clear by UPSC is that general studies (GS) will carry maximum
marks and aspirant has to focus more on current events, issues of national importance,
history and geography in context of India and so on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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years will make things more clear and those who have long term plans can employ
good strategy of “wait and watch”! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-48467706217991509302012-09-21T21:42:00.000+04:002012-09-21T21:42:52.700+04:00History Main Paper I Historical Sites:-<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In History Optional paper I, mapping of historical sites is very important question. Three years ago this question was supposed to be "scoring one", as mapping of sites was relatively easy. But now days sites which are asked are so unknown, that is not so scoring.<div>
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But I am enlisting different historical sites here, which are taken from syllabus of Diploma in Archaeology, conducted by archaeological survey of India. Just collect some information of these sites and be aware of geographical location of these different sites. And also do mapping from spectrum book of historical sites. But concentrate more on enlisted sites as current trend of UPSC is to ask sites related to neolithic, chalcolithic and megalithic era, or sites which are recently discovered.</div>
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IMPORTANT SITES FOR HISTORY MAIN PAPER I</div>
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Important sites and regions: Potwar plateau , Bhimbetka
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South India with
reference to Attirampakkam, Renigunta & Hunsgi – Baichbal valley, Chota
Nagpur plateau, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nepal, etc <o:p></o:p></div>
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Important sites: Patne,
Kurnool caves, Bagor and Tilwara, Langhnaj, Birbhanpur, Teri sites, Adamgarh,
Bhimbetka, Sarai Nahar Rai, Mahadaha, Damdama <o:p></o:p></div>
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Survey of Mesolithic
cultures in India <br />
Important sites: Bagor and Tilwara, Langhnaj, Birbhanpur, Teri sites, Adamgarh,
Bhimbetka, Sarai Nahar Rai, Mahadaha, Damdama <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chalcolithic
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Chalcolithic cultures of
Rajasthan: Ahar, Gilund, Balathal, Ojiyana, Ganeshpur-Jodhpura sites <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chalcolithic cultures of
central India : Kayatha, Navdatoli, Maheshwar, Eran <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chalcolithic cultures of
eastern India : Chirand, Senuwar, Pandu Rajar Dhibi, Mangalkot, Golbai
Sasan <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chalcolithic sites of
Ganga plain: Sohgaura, Narhan, Malhar, Lahuradewa <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chalcolithic cultures of
Deccan : Jorwe, Prakash, Bahal, Nevasa, Daimabad, Chandoli, Sonegaon, Inamgaon,
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Neolithic-Chalcolithic
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Hallur, Maski, T.Narsipur <o:p></o:p></div>
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Harappan
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Emergence of the early
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Early Harappan period, <o:p></o:p></div>
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Important sites: Amri,
Kot Diji, Harappa, Nausharo, Kulli, Mehi, Nal-Nundara, Mundigak, Rahman Dheri,
Sarai Khola, Kalibangan, Dholavira, Banawali, Rakhigarhi, Baror, Bhirrana <o:p></o:p></div>
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A survey of excavated
Harappan sites: Mohenjodaro, Harappa , Dholavira, Rakhigarhi, Banawali,
Kalibangan, Lothal, Surkotada, Bagasra, Kuntasi, Nageshwar, Rangpur,
Desalpur<br />
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Jhukar-Jhangar, Cemetery
H, Gandhara Grave Lustrous Red Ware <o:p></o:p></div>
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Important sites: Jhukar,
Harappa , Banawali, Dholavira, Rangpur, Hulas, Alamgirpur, Bhagwanpura,
Mitathal <o:p></o:p></div>
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Distribution:
Bahadarabad, Bisauli, Saipai, Lalqila, Atranjikhera, Hastinapur, Jodhpura <o:p></o:p></div>
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Important sites:
Ahichchhatra, Hastinapur, Bhagwanpura, Atranjikhera <o:p></o:p></div>
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Important sites:
Burzahom, Naikund, Mahurjhari, Kunnatur, Adichanallur, Kodumanal, Brahmagiri,
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</span><!--[endif]-->Chandraketugarh <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Hampi <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Bhokhardan <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Sannati <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Nagarjunakonda <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Fatehpur Sikri <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Arikamedu <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Adam<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Rajghat <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Mathura <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Sonkh <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Kumrahar <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Sravasti <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Brahmagiri <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Banavasi <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Champaner <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Rangmahal <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Lalkot <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Nalanda <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Bhangarh <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Ambari <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Alagankulam <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Semthan <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Korkai <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Thanesar
(Harsha-ka-Tila) <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Vadgaon
Madhavpur <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Chandor <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Velha Goa <o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="background: white; text-align: justify;">
<span style="background: white;">Amaravati, Bharhut, Sanchi, Mathura, Gandhara,
Sarnath, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Badami, Aihole, Ajanta, Ellora and
Bhubaneswar </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Deogarh,
Bhitargaon, Martand, Nalanda, Osian, Khajuraho, Bhubaneswar , Aihole,
Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Halebidu, Dilwara, Madurai , Hampi </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Dholpur,
Humayun’s Tomb, Akbar’s Tomb, Shalimar, Taj Mahal, Nishat)<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> </span>Rajgir, Sirkap,
Sishupalgarh, Ujjain , Mathura , Pauni, Qila Raipithora, Hampi, Daulatabad,
Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">(i)Asokan
Rock Edict XIII, Pillar Edict II </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(ii) Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(iii) Besnagar inscription of Heliodorus </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(iv) Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman I </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(v) Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(vi) Aihole inscription of Pulakesin II </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(vii) Ikshvaku inscription of Virapurushadatta </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(viii) Nasik cave inscription of Gautamiputra
Satakarni </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(ix) Banskhera inscription of Harshavardhana </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(x) Mandagapattu inscription of Mahendravarman I </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(xi) Uttiramerur inscription of Parantaka I </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">(xii) Brihadeswara temple inscription of Rajaraja
Chola I </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-65531163628277241512012-09-02T07:07:00.001+04:002012-09-02T07:07:34.765+04:00UPSC preparation for Beginners- 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>By Pooja Ranade </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hello, I am presently preparing for UPSC and will be
giving my attempt in 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I will not mention all the books and magazines,
because the books suggested earlier blogs are the main ones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For a basic preparation, decide and analyze the
perspective and scope of UPSC CSE. Begin by checking the GS syllabus, check earlier
question papers, and understand the changing trends in papers, decide which books
are needed, don’t purchase unnecessary books, but buy the essential ones,
decide which subjects are going to be optional subjects depending on liking,
interest and <b>availability of guidance</b>,
check the syllabus, papers and decide its books and fix a time table for
everything, which is extremely important.</span></div>
<a name='more'></a> <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">At the same time you need a resource person, a guide
who can check whether you are on track. So joining a good class with dedicated
teachers and seniors always helps. If no class is there, it can be done through
contacts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Important thing for preparation: This is hard and
smart work together. A minimum 10-12 hour a day schedule is a must, or else we
can never finish reading the whole syllabus or revising. Fix up a time and
place for everything. Also advisable is to reduce unnecessary time spent
chatting or social networking. It can be done in a limit but we don’t realize
how much time is wasted in that. Rather use it for having a group to get UPSC
related information. By smart work I
mean, doing what is necessary, and avoiding repetition of what is easily
available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another thing is the newspaper reading (please refer
to earlier write-ups to see details). Do not miss a single day of Hindu or
Express. It is a must. If you are slow reader, try to improve reading speed and
comprehension and finish both papers within 2 hours initially and then decrease
the time required without cutting down on amount read and understood. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also right now do not spend time in paper cutting.
The file goes wasted later as issues become old and all current relevant
material is available in Chronicle (which has to be a compulsory reading every
month), so better not spend energy in newspaper cutting. Newspaper reading at
beginning needs to be used to understand the current issues, later we can
develop linkages and use them for case studies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Beginners should start with preparation of mains and
optional subjects and essay now. It should ideally be started in June (but it’s
high time to begin immediately now) and must done till November and then
prelims study can be started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For essay paper, a peripheral reading of all
subjects us needed. So read editorials and articles carefully, but don’t
imitate that language. Also use mind map systems and using, developing linkages
from multiple areas helps to show a holistic approach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For GS mains, I think all beginners can use a basic
strategy to refer to the relevant NCERT book first because all the concepts are
explained in easy language and in short way. Then prefer reading the other books.
For example with History, go for NCERT Modern India first, then skim through
relevant points in spectrum and prefer Bipin Chandra for analytical part. Same
way can be used with geography, NCERT first then Goh Che Leong and Majid
Hussian. Same with Polity NCERT, then move to Laxmikant and if time permits
read D D Basu. Now this is comparatively easy, because all have studied history
and geography and civics at school level. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Many people are scared of Economics and India’s
economic interaction with world and Institutions which carries over 100 marks
together and hence no options can be kept. For this, if students have studied
economics before and are clear about concepts, they can go for Pratiyogita Darpan
and newspapers (the IE and Hindu) for related topics. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">But for really beginners, get your concepts clear
with maybe Vajiram notes or NCERT 11<sup>th</sup> std (for Indian development).
India year book also helps. Then go for reading Uma Kapila or Mishra Puri for
analysis of Indian economics. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The paper has become so dynamic that we need to link
the current events to theory, which is done only through papers. BBC site is
great for economics and can be referred for global economics terms and recent
happenings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For social and current issues (GS 1), science and
tech and India and the World (GS paper 2), the only contemporary source is
newspapers and magazines, so do not miss that. If you like multimedia and are
bored by only black and white, check out websites of BBC, IDSA, and Indian Ministry
of External Affairs for IR, they are brilliant (please refer to earlier
articles). For all environmental issues/ summits, refer National Geographic
site. However that does not mean books and newspapers are exempted. (Since my
optional subjects are political science and geography I have listed these extra
sources).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">However seeing that last few years marks in GS have
been less, pay careful attention optional papers. While GS is basic, optional
requires a specialist study. So spend equal amount of time studying that. Here
I think the best thing would be to meet the resource person as per syllabus and
decide the strategy or join a good class, but check that with senior students
or class turns out to be waste of time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">An ideal way, even for a beginner is to practice
writing answers for both GS and optional in given format and with good content,
and get them checked from teachers. Their feedback helps to improve and to
encourage us. Another thing is the revision, do that its compulsory or we tend
to forget once we read further. So once in a month go for a cumulative
revision.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">That sums up a basic beginners preparation strategy
for 2013, however the actual efforts and dedication are the key to success.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-16204470775861320482012-06-04T07:12:00.004+04:002012-06-05T18:54:40.608+04:00CSAT Preparation: The way Ahead<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How to prepare for CSAT:- By Rushikesh Dudhat </div>
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Last year UPSC brought in a major change in civil services
preliminary exam pattern by removing the optional subject and introducing a new
paper 2 commonly known as CSAT. Though it caused lot of anxiety in students
initially, the two preliminary examinations on new pattern gives us fair idea
about paper 2. Most importantly it dispels the myth that CSAT favors students with
mathematics background. In fact the number of mathematics questions in 2011
paper which were around 15, could be categorized into more of logical questions
and this year, i.e. in 2012 paper the number of
mathematics question were reduced to just two.</div>
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Also a comparative analysis of paper 1 and paper 2 shows
that , CSAT paper consists of 80 questions with each question carrying 2.5
marks as against 2 marks carried by each question of paper 1 (G.S.) having 100
questions. So the weightage is more to paper 2. But the number of question may
vary in coming years as UPSC has not specified number of questions thus making
the current pattern more dynamic.<br />
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The syllabus of paper 2 is as follows:-</div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">Comprehension<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">2.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">Interpersonal skills including communication skills;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">Logical reasoning and analytical ability<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">Decision making and problem solving<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">5.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">General mental ability<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">6.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of
magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables,
data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">7.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">Questions
relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item
in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English
language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question
paper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria, serif;">Let us go by each topic of syllabus and discuss the strategy
in brief.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span>Comprehension:- </div>
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This is the most important topic in syllabus. Last year
around 36 questions were asked and this year the number of questions increased
to 40. Thus Reading comprehension (RC) consists of around 50% or 100 marks of
CSAT. A good grasp over this topic makes scoring in CSAT a lot easier. And it’s
relatively easy for students to have mastery over this topic. There is no need
to attend special coaching for RC. A person needs good command over English and
good comprehension skills. </div>
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A good command over English can be achieved by:-</div>
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</span></span>Inculcating good and diverse reading habits.
Reading good books increases our comprehending skills and helps us understand
the way famous authors want to communicate with us. The book is nothing but a
medium of communication the only difference being that reader has to be active
while reading and he/she needs to summarize and understand the material. </div>
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</span></span>Reading good books also increases our vocabulary
and improves English.</div>
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</span></span>Reading on diverse topics is also equally
important as it improves our thinking process, enriches our knowledge and most
importantly makes us familiar with various topics in exam as in the examination
passages belong to different subject matter like economics, humanities, science
etc.</div>
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</span></span>Extensive reading also increases our reading
speed giving us definite advantage in the exam.</div>
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People in their spare time can go
through various books like My Experiments With Truth, Discovery of India, books
by Dr. Amartya Sen, Alchemist (2011 paper had paragraph from the Alchemist),
books on governance etc.. Also regular reading of editorials from good news
paper like The Hindu, Indian Express helps in improving RC. Regular reading of
paper has twin advantage of increasing your scores in GS as well as CSAT. Keep
referring to the dictionary for some difficult words and thus building up your
vocabulary. RC is a section on which you will have to work yourselves and
attending coaching may be not of much help. Also there are good books on
reading comprehension available in the market which will provide you with good
material. </div>
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These tips may be useful while
solving RC:-</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Becoming an Active Reader<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Critical reading
and thinking skills require active reading. Being an active reader means you
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Skimming
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Highlighting
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Making
Marginal Notes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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asked to choose a title watch out for choices that are too specific or too
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asked to make inferences, base your answer on what the passage implies, not
what it states directly.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In coming years the difficulty level of passage is
going to increase so prepare this topic well. Devoting half an hour a day will
increase your accuracy to a large extent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2. Interpersonal Skills including communication Skills:-</div>
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Interpersonal skills are the life skills we use for everyday
to communicate and interact with other people individually and in groups. It
includes not only how we communicate but also our ability to listen and
understand. Problem solving and decision making are also considered interpersonal
skills. Contrary to what most of classes are teaching, this portion involves
some real life situations wherein you will be required to choose correct
answers among alternatives. This portion is highly linked to decision making
questions. The portion specifically mentions interpersonal and communications
skills… NOT English language skills. So there is no need to remember a long
vocabulary list or to read books on English grammar usage nor is the need to do
sentence correction statements. Mugging long list of words as is done in CAT or
GRE at most may help you in improving your English. Still I don’t feel the need
to do it. Developing following traits in your personality may help you in
solving questions related to above topic.</div>
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</span></span>Learn to listen or be active listener</div>
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</span></span>Choose your words carefully and be clear in
communication</div>
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</span></span>Learn about various barriers to good
communication</div>
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</span></span>Be positive and relaxed while communicating</div>
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</span></span>Empathize with people</div>
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</span></span>Learn to be assertive. This means you should be
neither aggressive nor passive while communicating</div>
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LOGICAL AND ANALYTICAL REASONING:-</div>
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This is also an easy topic. I personally feel that studying
a good book of logical reasoning will make you comfortable with this topic.
This topic involves questions such as </div>
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There are good books available. I personally liked books of
Arihant publications and BSC publication by the name of logical and analytical
reasoning. You can go through the books of other publications too and buy as
per your choice.</div>
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DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING:-</div>
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Decision making and problem solving are important social
skills for business/job as well as life. A type of personality is reflected in
strategies adopted by individual to solve a problem. These skills cannot be
acquired in a day but is a learning process for life. Develop the following
qualities:-</div>
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</span></span>Define and clarify the issue - does it warrant
action? If so, now? Is the matter urgent, important or both. </div>
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</span></span>Gather all the facts and understand their
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</span></span>Consider and compare the pros and cons of each
option.</div>
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</span></span>Select the best option - avoid vagueness.</div>
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</span></span>Keep your eyes on goal.</div>
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</span></span>Freedom from prejudice, superstitions, open
mindedness and lack of rigidity.</div>
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Apart from above qualities, as this examination is for
civil services you must have following qualities:-</div>
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</span></span>Knowledge and commitment to our constitutional
values</div>
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</span></span>Sympathy towards weaker sections of our society</div>
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</span></span>Emphasis on transparency and accountability.</div>
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</span></span>National outlook</div>
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</span></span>Honesty</div>
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</span></span>Breadth of vision.</div>
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</span></span>Avoid extremities in decision making.</div>
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Go through books of
decision making and solve as many questions as you can. Also analyze the
correct option and compare it with other options. Sufficient practice will make
you comfortable in examination.</div>
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GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY, BASIC NUMERACY AND DATA
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This was the section which had caused lot of anxiety
especially among students having background other than math’s and engineering.
But the papers of two years have shown that UPSC has balanced the paper in
right way so that educational background does not give undue advantage to
students and has ensured level playing field for students belonging to
different backgrounds.</div>
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<b>The portion of basic numeracy and data interpretation (DI) specifically
mentions Class X level. </b>So anyone who considers himself/herself weak in
mathematics should religiously go through NCERT mathematics textbooks of class
VII to X. Assumed weakness in mathematics is just lack of practice because you
are not in touch with subject since school days. Going through NCERTs will
build foundation, give you confidence and also ensures that you do the basic
minimum of what is stated in the syllabus. Then after building the foundation
you can enrich by going through books such as R.S. Aggarwal and solving papers
of various competitive examinations. Also you may skip the portion of
trigonometry as it is not mentioned in syllabus (trigonometry is specifically
mentioned in syllabus for CDS examination and hence asked). I personally don’t favor
remembering shortcuts as I find them of not much use in examination. Sufficient
practice will make you familiar with mathematical language and I again stress
the importance of NCERTs in developing this. </div>
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Most of coaching uses the fear
among students for mathematics and charge exorbitant fees. But I personally
believe that couple of hours of daily practice of mathematics will make you
comfortable in examination.</div>
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION SKILLS:-</div>
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Again here syllabus specifically mentions class X level. A
person comfortable in first topic of syllabus (Comprehension) can easily solve
these passages as papers have shown that passages in this portion belong to
basic level. So the tips given in first topic can be applied here.</div>
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Thus if we look at CSAT papers I feel that person can do
them easily without any coaching. Remember <u>‘Practice Makes Man perfect </u>‘and<u>
</u>apply it here. You will be more than comfortable in CSAT. </div>
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Regarding books I will suggest you to buy a comprehensive
guide of Paper-II. There are many guides available in market from publications
such as Pearson, TMH, Spectrum, Arihant. You can go through these books and buy
depending upon your choice. These guides will give you good idea about various
topics and will also provide you with theory along with large number of
practice questions. CSAT is all about practice.</div>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-22100370611527536222012-05-30T16:35:00.001+04:002012-06-04T06:33:44.023+04:00Syllabus and Book list: History Main Exam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
History optional is one of the popular optional and also a scoring subject. Because syllabus is minutely defined, it seems that it is very vast subject. Even if we accept it as vast, it is very safe subject and well directed preparation will always fetch good marks. Lot of material is available in market because of which confusion regarding study material is not uncommon as far as this subject is concerned. Following is the syllabus and material concerned for each topic.<br />
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 accounts: Greek, Chinese and Arab writers.
<i>IGNOU Notes of Ancient India.</i><br />
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2. Pre-history and Proto-history: Geographical factors ; hunting and gathering (paleol i thic and mesol i thic) ; Beginning of agriculture (neolithic and chalcolithic). <i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
3. Indus Valley Civilization: Origin, date, extent, characteristics, decline, survival and significance, art and architecture. <i>IGNOU Notes of Ancient India.</i><br />
4. Megalithic Cultures: Distribution of pastoral and farming cultures outside the Indus, Development of community life, Settlements, Development of agriculture, Crafts, Pottery, and Iron industry.<i> IGNOU Notes of Ancient India.</i><br />
5.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. <i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India and D.N. JHA Ancient India:In Historical Outline.</i><br />
6. 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 Buddhism; Rise of Magadha and Nandas.
Iranian and Macedonian invasions and their impact.<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
7. 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.<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
8. 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.<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
9. 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, t rade guilds and urban centres; Buddhist centres; Sangam literature and culture; Art and architecture.<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
10. 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 inst i tut ions; Nalanda, Vikramshi la and Vallabhi, Literature, scientific literature, art and architecture.<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
11. Regional States during Gupta Era:
The Kadambas, Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami; Polity and Administration, Trade guilds, Literature; growth of Vaishnava and Saiva religions. Tamil Bhakti movement, Shankaracharya; Vedanta; Institutions of temple and temple architecture; Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Polity and administration; Cultural aspects. Arab conquest of Sind; Alberuni, The Chalukyas of Kalyana, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pandyas; Polity and Administration; local Government ; Growth of ar t and archi tecture, religious sects, Institution of temple and Mathas, Agraharas, education and literature, economy and society.<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
12. 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.<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
13. Early Medieval India, 750-1200: - Polity: Major political developments in Northern India and the Peninsula, origin and the rise of Rajputs
- The Cholas: administ rat ion, vi l lage 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<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
14. 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<i>Romila Thapar: Ancient India.</i><br />
15. 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. <i>Medieval India by Satish Chandra VOL I</i><br />
<i></i>16. The Fourteenth Century:
- “The Khalji Revolution”
- Alauddin Khalji: Conquests and territorial expansion, agrarian and economic measures
- Muhammad Tughluq: Major projects, agrar ian measures, bureaucracy of Muhammad Tughluq.
- Fi ruz Tughluq: Agrar ian measures, achievements in civil engineering and public works, decline of the Sultanate, foreign contacts and Ibn Battuta’s account.<i>Medieval India by Satish Chandra VOL I </i><br />
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, literature 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.<i>Medieval India by Satish Chandra VOL I </i><br />
18. The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century – Political Developments and Economy:
- Rise of Provincial Dynasties: Bengal, Kashmir(Zainul Abedin), Gujarat , Malwa, Bahmanids.
- The Vijayanagra Empire.
- Lodis.
- Mughal Empire, First phase: Babur and Humayun.
- The Sur Empire: Sher Shah’s administration.
- Portuguese Colonial enterprise.
- Bhakti and Sufi Movements.<i>Medieval India by Satish Chandra VOL II and Medieval India by J.L. Mehta VOL III .</i><br />
19. The Fifteenth and early Sixteenth Century – Society and Culture:
- Regional cultural specificities.
- Literary traditions.
- Provincial architecture.
- Society, culture, literature and the arts. in Vijayanagara Empire.<i>Medieval India by Satish Chandra VOL II </i><br />
20.Akbar:
- Conquests and consolidation of the 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.<i>Medieval India by Satish Chandra VOL II </i><br />
21. 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.<i>Medieval India by Satish Chandra VOL II </i><br />
22. Economy and Society in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries:
- Population, agricultural production, craft production.
- Towns, commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French companies : a trade revolution.
- Indian mercantile classes, banking, insurance and credit systems.
- Condi t ion of peasants, condi t ion of women.
- Evolution of the Sikh community and the Khalsa Panth.<i>Medieval India by Satish Chandra VOL II </i><br />
23. Culture in the Mughal Empire:
- Persian histories and other literature.
- Hindi and other religious literature.
- Mughal architecture.
- Mughal painting.
- Provincial architecture and painting.
- Classical music.
- Science and technology. NBT Publication Book on Medieval India.<br />
24. 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 politics, culture and economy on the eve of the British conquest.<i>Modern India Grover and Grover.</i><br />
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PAPER - II<br />
1. European Penetration into India:
The Ear ly European Set t lements; 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.<i>Modern India Grover and Grover.</i><br />
2. British Expansion in India: Bengal – Mir Jafar and Mir Kasim; The Battle of Buxar; Mysore; The Marathas; The three Anglo-Maratha Wars; The Punjab.<i>Modern India Grover and Grover.</i><br />
3. Early Structure of the British Raj: The early administrative structure; From diarchy to direct control; The Regulating Act (1773); The Pitt’s India Act (1784); The Charter Act (1833); The voice of free trade and the changing character of Br i t ish colonial rule; The English utilitarian and India.<i>Modern India Grover and Grover.</i><br />
4. 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.<i>Modern India Grover and Grover.</i> <i>And Modern India by Sumit Sarkar.</i><br />
5. Social and Cultural Developments:
The state of indigenous education, its dislocation; Orientalist-Anglicist Controversy, the Introduction of western educat ion in India; The r ise of press, literature and public opinion; The rise of modern vernacular literature; Progress of science; Christian missionary activities in India.<i>Modern India Grover and Grover.</i><br />
6 . Social and Religious Reform movements in Bengal and Other Areas:
Ram Mohan Roy, The Brahmo Movement; Devendranath Tagore; Is War Chandra 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.<i>Modern India Grover and Grover.</i><br />
7. Indian Response to British Rule:
Peasant movements 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 Rebel l ion (1859-60) , Deccan Upr ising (1875) and the Munda Ulgulan (1899- 1900); The Great Revolt of 1857 - Origin, Character, Causes of failure the consequences; The shift in the character of peasant upr isings in the post -1857 period; the peasant movements of the 1920s and 1930s.<i>Modern India Grover and Grover.</i> <i>And Modern India by Sumit Sarkar.</i><br />
8. 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.<i>India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra.</i><br />
<i></i>9. Rise of Gandhi; Character of Gandhian nat ional ism; Gandhi ’s popular appeal ; Rowlatt Satyagraha ; the Khilafat Movement; the Non-co operation 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.i>India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra.<br />
10. Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India between 1858 and 1935.<br />
11. 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.i>India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra.<br />
12. Politics of Separatism; the Muslim League; the Hindu Mahasabha ; Communalism and the politics of partition; Transfer of power; Independence.i>India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra.<br />
13. 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.<i>India after Independance by Bipin Chandra.</i><br />
<i></i>14. Caste and Ethnicity after 1947; Backward castes and tribes in post - colonial electoral politics; Dalit movements.i>India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra.<br />
15. 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.i>India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra.<br />
16. 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.<br />
17. 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) Br i t ish Democrat ic Pol i t ics, 1815- 1850; Parliamentary Reformers, Free Traders, Chartists.<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i><br />
18. Industrialization:
(i) English Industrial Revolution : Causes and Impact on Society
(ii) Industrialization in other countries: USA, Germany, Russia, Japan
(iii) Industrialization and Globalization.<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i><br />
19. 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.<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i><br />
20. 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.<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i>
21. 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.<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i><br />
22. 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 consequence.<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i>
23. 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.<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i><br />
24. Liberation from Colonial Rule:
(i) Latin America-Bolivar
(ii) Arab World-Egypt
(iii) Africa-Apartheid to Democracy
(iv) South-East Asia-Vietnam.
<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i><br />
25. Decolonization and Underdevelopment:
(i) Factors const raining development: Latin America, Africa.
<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i><br />
26. Unification of Europe:
(i) Post War Foundations: NATO and European Community
(ii) Consolidation and Expansion of European Community
(iii) European Union.
<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).</i><br />
27. Disintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World:
(i) Factors leading to the collapse of Soviet communism and the Soviet Union, 1985-1991
(ii) Political Changes in Eastern Europe 1989-2001.
(iii) End of the cold war and US ascendancy in the World as the lone superpower.
<i>World History by J.N.Mathur (Guide).
</i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-67820341303285771552012-05-25T10:37:00.000+04:002012-05-25T13:08:13.777+04:00Newspaper Reading for UPSC Mains Exam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US">Current Affairs forms a crucial aspect of Mains
exams. Keeping in mind the changing nature of Mains exam; it is very crucial to
be very rigorous in Current Affairs. And the best source for preparing for
Mains current exam is your daily newspapers. But it is often observed that
students spend too much time on reading newspapers, they are often bogged down
by the sheer volume of news that one has to read. In this post I will try and give
some tips about how to make newspaper reading more effective and reduce the
time spent on it. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"> During my preparation, I read two newspapers –
Indian Express and The Hindu; and when I was preparing for the interview, I
added Economic Times or Business Standard to it. The magazines that I referred
were: Yojana and Civil Services Chronicle. There is no need to refer to any current
affairs material from any coaching institutes (at least I did not refer to
any). Generally it has been seen that questions asked in Mains are from the
events/issues that have occurred in the last 8-10 months. So for 2012-Mains being aware of happenings
from Januray 2012 is sufficient, especially the period from May to September. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> The questions that we term as Current Affairs
questions in Mains GS paper are <i>linked to the topics mentioned in the syllabus</i>.
Hence it is very important to be thorough with the syllabus. For example, under
National and Social Issues (Paper-I); sub-topic is mentioned – Issues in Good
Governance. So any good news article that you see regarding new governance
initiatives, governance reforms becomes relevant for us. Like in 2010 GS Mains
exam, we had a question on Wadhwa Committees recommendation on PDS system, most
newspapers had carried detailed news-reports and analysis on the same. <i>So, be
very clear about the syllabus, and when you read the newspaper, the syllabus
must be at the back of your mind, this will make it easy for you identify the
relevant articles in the newspaper.</i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Among the pages/sections mentioned in the
newspaper, it is important to go through the National, International, Economy/
Business. OP-ED(Opinion and Editorial) pages. News from sports section will
normally get asked for 2,3 or 5 mark questions. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When you find and important article/column then
underline the key points, make a cutting of the article and paste it in a
file/notebook. You can divide your notebook into two section – Paper I and
Paper II. You can have further
sub-categories but it will unnecessarily become complex. So stick to a simple categorization.
This file/notebook will be really helpful as the exams come closer and you can
just revise from it. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> You can also jot down some important points
from a newspaper article in the above mentioned file/notebook. Thus what you
have is one single source of current affairs with you. And take my word, to
maintain this notebook/file regularly; you do not require much effort or time;
but just some discipline on daily basis. Make it a daily habit and you do not require
more than an hour for newspaper reading daily. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Supplement your newspaper reading with Yojana
and Civil Services Chronicle. Chronicle
helps you to cover news that may have been missed by the newspapers. Sections
like – Economy watch, S&T watch, World watch etc are very useful. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Do not ignore newspaper reading at any cost for
your Mains preparation. Relying on readymade notes/ coaching notes for current
affairs is not advisable. Best luck with
your efforts; remain persistent and any doubts/clarifications, feel free to ask
them. </span></div>
</div>Ashish Thakare, IAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871211476224038186noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-78615784466493289102012-05-23T19:46:00.000+04:002012-05-23T19:47:57.193+04:00History:- Optional Preparation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>By Rugved Thakur IAS:-</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The best way to prepare for any optional subject is to start with the basics. We should start by creating a strong foundation and later build on it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">The following is a step-wise guide. </span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Familiarisation with our optional subject </span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For history, we can start our preparation by reading NCERT books of standard 7-8th onwards uptill 12th. Books till standard 10th will give us a feel of the subject.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These books need to be read from cover to cover. It will provide a quick overview to the optional subject.<a name='more'></a></span></li>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Creating a strong foundation</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">11th and 12th Standard NCERT books will provide the source material. There are two books for standard 11th - Ancient and medieval. And two books for standard 12th - Modern and World.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These books need to be read atleast 2 or 3 times, underline/make notes etc. of what you think is important. I used to underline for prelims but that is no longer required.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This will give you a grip on the entire subject. </span></li>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Raising the level of our preparation to Graduation level</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are basic books for each section - I am just listing a few. There are many more that one can read.</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ancient</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ancient India - D.N Jha</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Wonder That Was India - A.L.Basham</span></li>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Medieval</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 Books (One on sultanate and other on Mughals) written by Satish Chandra</span></li>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Modern</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">India's Struggle For Independence - Bipan Chandra and others</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A New Look At Modern Indian History - B.L.Grover and S.Grover</span></li>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">World</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">History Of The Modern World - Jain and Mathur</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By reading these books one will have control over atleast 90% of the syllabus. For the remaining 10% we will have to refer to various other sources, which can be done at a later time in our preparation.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One has to read these books from cover to cover. Underline/ make notes etc.</span></li>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Testing our preparation</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This would be a good time to assess ourself. Try to solve Previous Year Question Papers.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check the answers with solved questions. All solutions available in the market may not be reliable. One can get the answers evaluated from some teachers or seniors.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One should self assess one's performance - which questions we could answer easily, which questions we were not very comfortable with, which questions we had no idea etc. Try and find the reasons for the same. The solutions maybe to read the basics again or repeat the standard book reading or to read something new.</span></li>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Improve on shortcomings.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Quality Improvement</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To improve the score additional reading is required. Selective reading of various books or certain chapters from various books helps us in getting a different perspective, which is helpful in analytic writing.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another method for quality improvement is question-answer discussion with fellow aspirants.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One can also improve the quality of answers by contemplation. Try to visualise the answers to as many questions as possible. </span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One can just jot down the important points in answers. There is no need to write down all the answers in totality.</span></li>
</ul>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Full Test Series</span></li>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One should try to answer the entire paper both paper 1 and 2. This also helps in time management.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One should learn the answer writing technique required in Civil Services Examination. It is slightly different from what we are used to in university examinations.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This will be the stage to concentrate on our target score - i.e the score that we are aiming for in UPSC Main Examination. </span></li>
</ul>
</ol>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Time-lines</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An approximate time for completion of steps 1 to 5 would be 8 months on a half day basis. The other half day can be utilised for either the other optional subject or for General Studies.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Steps No. 6 and 7 are continuous steps and one has to keep repeating both these steps till one clears the examination along with periodic revision of our notes prepared in steps 1 to 5.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1. Dear friends with best of
my wishes I would say that you must have scored good marks in prelims
paper, and you will surely writing this year's Main paper. Here I
am writing about GS Mains 2012 preparation.I am also providing booklist for the
GS also. But <b><i><u>this booklist only for aspirants appeared in CSE
Prelim 2012.</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">2. Secondly kind of variations GS
paper is having I won’t recommend reading too many books though I have provided
you detailed booklist. It is now more about your understanding and analysis
about the issues.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Book list</b></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> for GS Mains 2012:-</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paper 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1)<u> History</u></span></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">For history Spectrums Modern India
is the best source. One can refer to Bipin Chandras book but I feel it is not
important considering the time available. Secondly since last 3 years many
questions are asked about Art & Culture so it is very much advisable to
read Spectrums Art & Culture book. In this year’s prelim good coverage is
given to NCERT (new Syllabus). So one should quickly go through NCERTs for
History<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">2)<b><i><u>Geography </u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Four NCERT of class 11 & 12 are
sufficient for Mains geography preparation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Also it is advisable to briefly see
into topic of Land from INDIA year book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">3)<u>Polity</u></span></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Laxmikant’s Indian polity Or Wizards
Indian polity any one of the two both the books are equally good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">4) <u>Current
national issues and social issues</u></span></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">As provided by UPSC this is just to
test aspirant’s general awareness it means how carefully you read newspaper
and interpret some substance from it. Thus good newspaper reading is
essential for this part. I would suggest Hindu or Indian Express or Both or any
other newspaper you deem fit for it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Also if you are not able to follow
newspaper properly then one can refer to Chronicle magazine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">If time permit one can refer to
Yojana and I think reading Kurukshetra does not really help. But Yojana is definitely
helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">For economic planning - Shriram IAS
notes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Social Issues, Health issues, Law
& order issues and other- Wizards book on social Issues<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Environment- Few topics from
Geography NCERT & INDIA year book topic on Environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paper 2:-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1)India
& World, International Relation</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Primary focus should be given to
countries with which we have immediate ties. Focus areas should be SAARC
countries, USA, Russia, China etc. Secondly Some countries or blocks gaining
importance in recent times so relation with them also need to be analyzed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Newspaper is only source available.
But if one thinks that he/she don’t have sufficient knowledge about past
history and past ties of India with some of the countries in such case one can
go for internet (Wikipedia). Also one can refer to Subhra Ranjan Madams
political science paper 2 notes in brief but this is entirely optional and only
to bring more clarity in understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Secondly Wizard comes with its
current affairs addition few days before Main exam that book also gives good
coverage of International relation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Even during exam time different
classes in Delhi come up with current international relations notes. One should
read as per available time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Finally I would say for this section
one should have good understanding about different milestones in the
relationship and concentrate on different angles like Defense, Economy, and
Political issues etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">2)Economics</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Vajiram class handwritten notes are
very good. One can read Shriram class notes in addition if time permits. Even
one should broadly understand economic survey but no need to study everything
in detail<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">3)Science
& Technology</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Vajiram Class notes and current
developments in science & tech from newspaper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Science & Technology chapter
from INDIA year book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">4)Statistics</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Statistics book of spectrum series.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">3. After booklist I would like to
share about different approaches for mains GS. Since last 3-4 years
score in GS is towards lower side. Secondly the amount of efforts one
required to put in GS are very much exhaustive compared to the optionals. In
such scenario I would suggest one should focus more on optional than GS for
first 2 months( till prelim result)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">4. For first two months one must
concentrate on completing the core part i.e. History, Geography, polity Some
basics about Economics, Science & Technology and IR( International Relations) core part.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">5. But one should not miss a
single day newspaper. Out of my experience I can say newspaper is lifeline
for UPSC. You may not get any direct answer from newspapers but
it develops your analysis unconsciously. And that will surely help you
in writing quality answers both for GS & for your optional. Even for
current developments in IR, Science & Economics only source is newspaper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">6. For the first two months you
should give about2-3 hrs daily for GS d (advised) and rest of the time for
the optionals. After prelim result, divide your time in three equal
parts for GS and two optionals. Then cover-up the remaining GS syllabus.
As you have already covered substantial syllabus of GS in preceding two
months you will be in better position and focusing only on current
developments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">7. While studying your focus must
be on optionals but make it a point that you are
writing at-least 2-3 answers for GS. Kindly do this exercise
religiously and within time limit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">8. During preparation time you
will be bombarded with thousands of current material. I would suggest
you to follow any one source from the list or with which you are convinced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">9. During preparation we think a
lot about what others are reading and if we found someone reading different
than what we reading we get anxious and started reading that source also.
This does not make any sense. Again I am telling you pick-up any current
source and follow it. No matter what others are following!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">10. I told you what I followed and
this is not absolute. I will urge you to develop your own strategy based on
your need. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</div>Sarvesh Bhure IAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119029012865652101noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-26068536015087007602012-05-22T07:18:00.000+04:002012-05-22T14:48:07.525+04:00Book List:- Medical Science<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1.Dear Friends I attempted three mains with Medical Science as one of my optional. And i consistently scored 300 plus in every attempt. I would say every MBBS graduate think about this subject as one of the optional. But considering the technicalities of the subject i wont suggest it as a good optional for BAMS, BDS or any other field graduate.</div>
2.Preparation for Medical Science requires around 45 days for an average medico. This period varies with ones study during graduation.<br />
3. Medical Science also required sound understanding about applied aspect of medicine and holistic orientation. Sometime questions are asked which are very remotely related with the syllabus provided.<br />
4.Writing an answer is same as we write during our graduation. But one should put in extra effort for diagram, flowcharts etc. This will help to score good marks in papers. Secondly don't write too many extra things it is very much advisable to write what is asked only with all possible diagrams and flowcharts. Thus SPECIFICITY is very important for writing exam.<br />
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5. As books available are good it is not advised to make any notes. One can use underlining for important<br />
points.<br />
6.whatever sources i used i have provided in following booklist. one can use any good book as per ones comfort level.<br />
Thank you<br />
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BOOKLIST<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applied anatomy including blood and nerve supply of
upper and lower limbs and joints of shoulder, hip and knee - <b><i><u>B.D.Chaurasia</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gross anatomy, blood supply and lymphatic drainage of
tongue, thyroid, mammary gland, stomach, liver, prostate, gonads and uterus
- <b><i><u>B.D.Chaurasia</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applied anatomy of diaphragm, perineum and inguinal
region.- <b><i><u>B.D.Chaurasia, Snells Anatomy</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Clinical anatomy of kidney, urinary bladder, uterine
tubes, vas deferens.- <b><i><u>B.D.Chaurasia, Snells Anatomy</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Embryology: Placenta and placental barrier. Development
of heart, gut, kidney, uterus, ovary, testis and their common congenital
abnormalities.- <b><i><u>Inderbir Singh embryology</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and clinical anatomy of ventricles of brain, circulation of cerebrospinal
fluid; Neural pathways and lesions of cutaneous sensations, hearing and
vision; Cranial nerves, distribution and clinical significance; Components
of autonomic nervous system.- <b><i><u>Inderbir Singh </u></i></b> <b><i><u>neuroanatomy</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contraction, neuromuscular transmission, reflexes, control of equilibrium,
posture and muscle tone, descending pathways, functions of cerebellum,
basal ganglia, Physiology of sleep and consciousness.-<b><i><u>Ganong</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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formation, secretion, transport, metabolism, function and regulation of
secretion of pancreas and pituitary gland.- <b><i><u>Ganong</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Physiology of reproductive system: menstrual cycle,
lactation, pregnancy.- <b><i><u>Ganong</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Blood: Development, regulation and fate of blood
cells.- <b><i><u>Ganong</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cardio-vascular, cardiac output, blood pressure,
regulation of cardiovascular functions;-<b><i><u>Ganong</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Biochemistry:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Organ function tests-liver, kidney, thyroid- <b><i><u> Satyanarayan</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Protein synthesis.-<b><i><u>Satyanarayan</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vitamins and minerals.- <b><i><u>Satyanarayan</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP).- <b><i><u>Satyanarayan</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Polymerase chain reaction (PCR).- <b><i><u>Satyanarayan</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Radio - immunoassays (RIA).- <b><i><u>Satyanarayan</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4. Pathology:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Inflammation and repair, disturbances of growth and
cancer, Pathogenesis and histopathology of rheumatic and ischemic heart
disease and diabetes mellitus. Differentiation between benign, malignant,
primary and metastatic malignancies, Pathogenesis and histopathology of
bronchogenic carcinoma, carcinoma breast, oral cancer, cancer cervix,
leukemia, Etiology, pathogenesis and histopathology of - cirrhosis liver,
glomerulonephritis, tuberculosis, acute osteomyelitis.- <b><i><u>Harshmohan
Only</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5. Microbiology:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Humoral and cell mediated immunity- <b><i><u>Ananthnarayan</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diseases caused by and laboratory diagnosis of-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">· Meningococcus, Salmonella- <b><i><u>Ananthnarayan,
Nagoba</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">· Shigella, Herpes, Dengue, Polio- <b><i><u>Ananthnarayan,
Nagoba</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">· HIV/AIDS, Malaria, E. Histolytica, Giardia-<b><i><u>Ananthnarayan,
Nagoba</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">· Candida, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus- <b><i><u>Ananthnarayan,
Nagoba</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6. Pharmacology:- <i><u>For pharmacology only
k.d.tripathy</u></i></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mechanism of action and side effects of the following
drugs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">· Antipyretics and analgesics, Antibiotics, Antimalaria;
Antikala-azar,Antidiabetics<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">· Antihypertensive, Antidiuretics, General and cardiac
vasodilators, Antiviral, Antiparasitic, Antifungal, Immunosuppressants<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">· Anticancer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Forensic examination of injuries and wounds;
Examination of blood and seminal stains; poisoning, sedative overdose,
hanging, drowning, burns, DNA and finger print study- <b><i><u>Only Parikh</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Paper-II<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1. General Medicine: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of
management (including prevention) of: - Tetanus, Rabies, AIDS, Dengue,
Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of
management of:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ischaemic heart disease, pulmonary embolism.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bronchial asthma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pleural effusion, tuberculosis, Malabsorption syndromes,
acid peptic diseases, Viral hepatitis and cirrhosis of liver.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Glomerulonerphritis and pyelonephritis, renal failure,
nephrotic syndrome, renovascular hypertension, complications of diabetes
mellitus, coagulation disorders, leukemia, Hypo and hyper thyrodism,
meningitis and encephalitis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Imaging in medical problems, ultrasound, echocardiogram,
CT scan, MRI.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anxiety and Depressive Psychosis and schizophrenia and
ECT.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Three sources are available Harrison, Davidson, API..But
I used only George Mathews..I would suggest to go for George Mathews only
because book is very easy to understand and retain unlike other. But
medicine is most important so do refer to other books if needed</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2. Pediatrics:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Immunization, Baby friendly hospital, congenital
cyanotic heart disease, respiratory distress syndrome, broncho -
pneumonias, kernicterus. IMNCI classification and management, PEM grading
and management. ARI and Diarrhea of under five and their management.- <b><i><u>O.P.Ghai
Only</u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Dermatology:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psoriasis, Allergic dermatitis, scabies, eczema,
vitiligo, Stevan Johnson's syndrome, Lichen Planus.- <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Skin is asked for about 60 marks and i found Uday
khopkars skin book is very useful but not sufficient. so in my third
attempt i refered to one of the post graduate book written by dermatologist
association. I would suggest to get xerox of syllabus topic from any of the
postgraduate skin book</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4. General Surgery:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Clinical features, causes, diagnosis and principles of
management of cleft palate, harelip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Laryngeal tumor, oral and esophageal tumors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Peripheral arterial diseases, varicose veins,
coarctation of aorta<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tumors of Thyroid, Adrenal Glands<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Abscess, cancer, fibroadenoma and adenosis of breast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bleeding peptic ulcer, tuberculosis of bowel, ulcerative
colitis, cancer stomach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Renal mass,cancer Prostate..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Haemothorax, stones of Gall bladder, Kidney, Ureter and
Urinary Bladder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Management of surgical conditions of Rectum, Anus and
Anal canal, Gall bladder and Bile ducts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Splenomegaly, cholecystitis, portal hypertension, liver
abscess, peritonitis, carcinoma head of pancreas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fractures of spine, Colles' fracture and bone tumors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Endoscopy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Laprascopic Surgery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Only Manipals surgery book is needed. and i feel there
is no need to read any other book</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5. Obstetrics and Gynaecology including Family Planning:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diagnosis of pregnancy.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Labour management, complications of 3rd stage,
Antepartum and postpartum hemorrhage, resuscitation of the newborn,
Management of abnormal lie and difficult labour, Management of small for
date or premature newborn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diagnosis and management of anemia. Preeclampsia and
Toxaemias of pregnancy, Management of Post menopausal Syndrome.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Intra-uterine devices, pills, tubectomy and vasectomy.
Medical termination of pregnancy including legal aspects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cancer cervix.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Leucorrhoea, pelvic pain, infertility, dysfunctional
uterine bleeding (DUB), amenorrhoea, Fibroid and prolapse of uterus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For obstetrics</span></u></i></b><i><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>only Dattas obstetrics and for gynecology
only shaws gynecology </b></span></u></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6. Community Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine):</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Principles, methods, approach and measurements of Epidemiology<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nutrition, nutritional diseases / disorders &
Nutrition Programmes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Health information Collection, Analysis and
Presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Objectives, components and critical analysis of National
programmes for control/eradication of:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Malaria, Kala-azar, Filaria and Tuberculosis,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HIV/AIDS, STDs and Dengue<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Critical appraisal of Health care delivery system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Health management and administration: Techniques, Tools,
Programme Implementation and Evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eg: in history if a question is asked regarding "rise of Gandhiji in India", write the answer related to Gandhiji's arrival in India and his initial activities that made him a leader. Confine the answer to "rise" do not write about the 1920s, 1930s etc.</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eg: If we are asked a question in polity - "President of India is a mere rubber stamp. Comment". In the introduction itself we will say that "Our parliamentary system necessitates presence of Article 74 in the constitution, but in spite of Article 74 the president can act on his own in certain circumstances if required". The rest can be explained in the main body of the answer. </span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eg: If we are required to write about "India - Israel relations". Then instead of just enumerating various events/ aspects like RADAR transfer, Satellite launching etc we should divide the answer into political, social, economic, cultural, military etc relations.</span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-87869204434320961682012-05-17T18:31:00.000+04:002012-05-17T18:31:34.986+04:00Selecting Optional<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4;"><br />Very simple advice was given to me by a retired I.A.S officer at the start of my preparation - choose only those optionals that you like. So I selected History and Public Administration.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The idea behind selecting an optional that you like is that you will have to spend more than 2 years studying it. At no point during the preparation can you get tired or bored with the optional. You do not know how long you will have to prepare for Civil Services Examination. If one requires 2-3 attempts then for each attempt one should be ready to keep reading on the optional subjects and trying to improve one's score in the optionals.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is obvious that if we select the optional subject similar to our subject of graduation, our preparation time will get reduced. Also since we have spent 3-4 years on the subject during our graduation, we will have better command on it. We will have a strong foundation in that subject and as a result will be able to tackle the questions better.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The flip side to selecting the same optionals as our graduation subject is that we may not necessarily like the subjects. Graduation subjects are often selected taking economic factors into consideration - good prospects of job, family business etc. One can still manage graduation in subjects we don't really like. Civil Services Examination will require a much thorough preparation and far more time with the subject. So if you don't enjoy it, the whole exercise will become labourious and that is not a good way to go about the civil services examination.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another factor to be considered in selecting same graduation and civil services examination optionals is the difficulty level of the subject - Specifically Engineering, Medical Subjects or other science subjects. One should select these subjects only if one is really interested in them. They involve a lot more effort than the other optional subjects. The Engineering examination of each semester is challenging by itself. To study all 8 semesters together will be a Herculean task. If one is very much interested in these subjects, would it not be better to pursue the academic line itself as opposed to the civil services? Well, that is for each person to answer for themselves.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Availability of books and other material also needs to be considered while selecting the optionals. The best way is to ask people who are preparing for the examination with those optionals. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The most popular optionals are - </span><br /><br /><ol style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One should not select optionals just because some successful candidate had the same optionals. Each individual is different with his/her own likes and dislikes. So following someone blindly should be avoided. One should play to his/her own strengths and choose those optionals in which he/she is comfortable.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There also goes around a thought that some optionals are better scoring than the others. There is no justification for that. Yes, some optionals require more study than the others. But if the required amount of effort is put in, there is no reason why a person cannot get 180-200 marks (out of 300) in any optional.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The above mentioned are the main factors to be considered while selecting the optional subjects. Some ancillary factors for selecting optional subjects are - common syllabus between the two optionals, common syllabus with General Studies, availability of a guide/teacher, colleagues with same optionals for group study and easy access to study material etc. </span></div>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-62077562234954116002012-05-16T15:24:00.001+04:002012-05-16T19:38:22.645+04:00Booklist for General studies by Amrutesh Aurangabadkar AIR 10<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Hello friends,</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Here's a short booklist for G.S. :</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">History: Spectrum, NCERTs, Bipan Chandra's book</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Polity: Laxmikanth, Bakshi's constitution</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Geography: NCERTs, Goh Che Leong (book by Majid Hussain is equally good)</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Issues, International Relations, Economy: newspapers and magazines</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science and Technology: Notes, Newspapers, magazines, (herad that Arihant and CST issues about the same are good, though I didnot refer these :D ;) )</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Statistics: Spectrum guide</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Being an economics graduate, I did not work upon it as such. Also I did a diploma in National Security and international relations...so din't have to work upon it as well....</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Sociology being my optional, socila issues were covered therein..</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">but my focus was always on latest happenings...</span>
</div>Sarvesh Bhure IAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119029012865652101noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-47685451193625629192012-05-15T09:33:00.002+04:002012-05-16T13:35:21.957+04:00QUERY MODULE:-<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Friends if have you any questions, doubts, queries in your mind about anything related to all Competitive Exams ( Like Book list, How to start preparation, good classes, Study material etc.) . You can ask your questions in this post. Contributors will be happy to answer all your doubts. You have to write your question in<i> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>"Post a Comment</b> "</span></i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>box which will be answered without delay. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915926050439077571noreply@blogger.com168tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-1884555150634754782012-05-13T12:16:00.001+04:002012-05-14T17:30:41.227+04:00Gearing up for the Final Assualt -- The UPSC interview<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US">UPSC Civil
Services Interview is a crucial tipping point. Many candidate who
faltered at the interview; and despite having a good score in Mains, could not
make it to the final list. And then there are others, who have made it to the
final list because of a good score attained in interview. There is no single way to prepare for the
interview and following any kind of structured preparation pattern for interview
is of no use. In this blog-post, I will
through my interview, try and draw out some points on interview preparation.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Date: 2<sup>nd</sup>
April, 2011</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Panel:
Chairperson – Rajni Razdan and four other members</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Interview
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<span lang="EN-US">My
interview went totally on my bio-data- my education and work-experience. The Chaiperson did not ask me any question
barring my name and roll number. The other four members asked me the questions.
Broadly the following question/issues were asked :</span></div>
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<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span><i><span lang="EN-US">about issues in political theory, the values that govern India as a
nation (due to my education in Political Science)</span></i></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><i><span lang="EN-US">Ambedkar’s political thpught and his contribution to India (this
question was asked specifically because my birthday is on Ambedkar Jayanti – 14<sup>th</sup>
April)</span></i></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><i><span lang="EN-US">the issue of media (due to my journalism background)</span></i></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span><i><span lang="EN-US">questions on poverty, education and dowry and the possible linkages
between them were asked. During the
course of these questions, they asked me about the exact number of unemployed people
in India, as I was not sure of the date I expressed regret on not knowing the
date , but I did not indulge in guesswork.</span></i></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">one
member did not ask me questions, he gave me statements and asked me to
interpret them and give my take on them. The statements concerned democracy,
social justice and inclusion. He then grilled me about democracy in India.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">The
last member asked me questions on coalition politics in India and its impact on
Indian polity. </span></li>
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felt my interview tested me on understanding of issues and my perspectives. It
tested me, on my capacity of engaging in a <i>meaningful dialogue </i>with the Panel
members. They look at your overall personality and how you conduct yourself and
answer the questions in the interview. </span></div>
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the interview:</span></div>
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<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Be through with your bio-data that
you have filled in the Mains form (the Panel have summary sheet that you fill
up). If you are found lacking on any aspect of the information provided in the
bio-data then it reflects very negatively on you.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">In case you do not know any answer
just say no (Sir, I am sorry I do not know this, I will check the information.
In any case do not bluff or do some random guesswork. The Panel is not there to
test your knowledge but it is there to assess your overall personality. </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Throughout the interview keep a very
calm, composed posture. Just tell yourself that it is not an interview, just a
good conversation with some senior people (you can make yourself feel special
by telling that some of the best and experienced individuals in the country are
there to meet you. :))</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Give clear, specific answers and do
not beat around the bush</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Go through the Gazette that comes
with the Mains form, there is a small paragraph on what the interview panel is supposed
to see in a candidate; this will help you a lot.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Maintain consistency in your answers
and opinions expressed in the interview. Do not ever contradict yourself. If
you make a mistake, and want to correct it, do it by mentioning it clearly. This is how UPSC checks you on intergrity.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Do not give typical answers that are
fed to you in coaching-classes. Be orginal</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">I never felt the need to do any
interview coaching, rather give mock interviews. This will help you to sharpen
your skills.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Do a lot of self-talk as your get
ready for the interview. Ask yourself questions, brainstorm on issues<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Be aware of the current developments
in various fields, try and form opinion in them, read editorials/ columns on
issues. Papers I referred: Indian Express, The Hindu and Business Standard/
Economic Times<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Keep on discussing issues with friends;
this will help you in framing opinions and expressing them effectively.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">If you disagree with any point made
by the Panel member, do express your disagreement backed up with sound analysis
in a polite and reasoned way.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Getting tensed is natural during the
interview, but then all the candidates are tensed. So just be calm and
confident. If you can be so, you have already won half the battle </span></li>
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any doubts/comments, I will be happy to answer them.</span></div>
</div>Ashish Thakare, IAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871211476224038186noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8524604077709203903.post-24780124311413561832012-05-13T11:41:00.001+04:002012-05-14T17:58:35.255+04:00Book List for Public Administration Sarveshwar Bhure IAS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Book List
provided here is extensive and topic-wise, i have given topic wise breakup and
suggested reading, if you are able to follow all topics it provide you
extensive coverage.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Meaning, scope and significance of Public Administration -
Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Wilson’s vision of Public Administration - Laxmikant , Prasad
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Evolution of the discipline and its present status -
Laxmikant, Nicholas Henry*, Mohit Bhattachrya*</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> New Public Administration - Laxmikant, Fadia
& Fadia*</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Public Choice approach- Fadia & Fadia, Vajiram
Printed Notes vol.1</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Challenges of liberalization, Privatisation ,
Globalisation - Fadia & Fadia, Subhra Saxena super 50 (wizard Publication)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Good Governance: concept and application- Mohit Bhattacharya,
Fadia & Fadia</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Classical Theory- Prasad & prasad, Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Weber’s bureaucratic model – its critique and
post-Weberian Developments-Prasad & prasad, Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Dynamic Administration (Mary Parker Follett);-Prasad
& prasad, Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Functions of the Executive (C.I. Barnard)-Prasad &
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Simon’s decision-making theory- Prasad & prasad,
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Participative Management (R. Likert, C. Argyris, D.
McGregor)- Prasad & prasad, Laxmikant,Subhra Saxena super 50 (wizard
Publication)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Communication- Laxmikant , Sharma & Sadana</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Morale- Vajiram Notes,Subhra Saxena super 50 (wizard
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Motivation Theories – content, process and
contemporary- Laxmikant, Sharma & Sadana</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Theories of Leadership: Traditional and Modern- Laxmikant,
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Theories – systems, contingency- Sharma & Sadana</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Structure and forms: Ministries and Departments,
Corporations, Companies, Boards and Commissions- Vajiram Notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Ahoc and advisory bodies - Vajiram notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Headquarters and Field relationships- Vajiram notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Regulatory Authorities- Vajiram Notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Public - Private Partnerships- Fadia & Fadia</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">5. Accountability and control:Concepts of accountability and
control;</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Legislative, Executive and Judicial control over
administration- Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Citizen and Administration _ Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Role of media, interest groups, voluntary organizations
; Civil society -Laxmikant </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Citizen’s Charters- Vajiram Notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Right to Information; Social audit- </span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Subhra Saxena super 50
(wizard Publication)</span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">6. Administrative Law:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Meaning, scope and significance; Dicey on Administrative law;
Delegated legislation; Administrative Tribunals.- Read From Vajiram Notes ,
Sharma & Sadana</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">7. Comparative Public Administration:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Historical and sociological factors affecting administrative
systems- Vajiram</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Administration and politics in different countries-
Laxmikant </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Current status of Comparative Public
Administration- Laxmikant </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Ecology and administration - Vajiram, Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Riggsian models and their critique - vajiram, Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">8. Development Dynamics:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Concept of development; Changing profile of development
administration- Laxmikant, Vajiram</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> ‘Antidevelopment thesis’-Vajiram</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Bureaucracy and development- Vajiram,Subhra Saxena
super 50 (wizard Publication)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Strong state versus the market debate- Subhra
Saxena super 50 (wizard Publication), Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Impact of liberalisation on administration in
developing countries-Subhra Saxena super 50 (wizard Publication) Women and
development - the self-help group movement- Subhra Saxena super 50 (wizard
Publication)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">9. Personnel Administration:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Importance of human resource development; Recruitment,
training, career advancement, position classification, discipline, performance
appraisal, promotion, pay and service conditions; employer-employee relations,
grievance redressal mechanism; Code of conduct- Vajiram Notes For All topics</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Administrative ethics - Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">10. Public Policy:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Models of policy-making and their critique; Processes of
conceptualisation, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and review
and their limitations; State theories and public policy formulation.- NO book
provide good coverage of this topic so better to read in brief from IGNOU Notes
and Vajiram Notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">11. Techniques of Administrative Improvement:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Organisation and methods, Work study and work management-
Vajiram OR Awasthi Maheshwari</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">e-governance and information technology- Subhra Saxena
super 50 (wizard Publication)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Management aid tools like network analysis, MIS, PERT,
CPM- Vajiram notes Volume V</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">12. Financial Administration:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Monetary and fiscal policies; Public borrowings and public
debt Budgets - types and forms- Vajiram Notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Budgetary process- Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Financial accountability- Vajiram Notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Accounts and audit- Vajiram Notes</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Paper - II</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><br /></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">1. Evolution of Indian Administration:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Kautilya’s Arthashastra- Arora & Goyal, Prasad &
Prasad</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Mughal administration- Arora & Goyal</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Legacy of British rule in politics and administration -
Indianization of public services, revenue administration, district
administration, local self-government- Arora & Goyal, Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">2. Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Salient features and value premises; Constitutionalism;
Political culture; Bureaucracy and democracy; Bureaucracy and development-
Vajiram Vol. 5, </span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Subhra Saxena super 50 (wizard Publication)</span> <o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">3. Public Sector Undertakings:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Public sector in modern India; Forms of Public Sector
Undertakings; Problems of autonomy, accountability and control; Impact of
liberalization and privatization.- Laxmikant & Fadia</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">4. Union Government and Administration:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Executive, Parliament, Judiciary - structure, functions, work
processes; Recent trends; Intragovernmental relations; Cabinet Secretariat;
Prime Minister’s Office; Central Secretariat; Ministries and Departments;
Boards; Commissions; Attached offices; Field organizations- Read All topics
from Fadia & Fadia On Indian Administration especially examples</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">5. Plans and Priorities:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Machinery of planning; Role, composition and functions of the
Planning Commission and the National Development Council; ‘Indicative’
planning; Process of plan formulation at Union and State levels; Constitutional
Amendments (1992) and decentralized planning for economic development and
social justice- All Topics from Arora & Goyal first Followed by Fadia &
Fadia</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">6. State Government and Administration:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Union-State administrative, legislative and financial
relations; Role of the Finance Commission; Governor; Chief Minister; Council of
Ministers; Chief Secretary; State Secretariat; Directorates.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">7. District Administration since Independence:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Changing role of the Collector; Unionstate-local relations;
Imperatives of development management and law and order administration;
District administration and democratic decentralization- </span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Subhra Saxena super 50
(wizard Publication)</span> , Arora & Goyal<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">8. Civil Services:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Constitutional position; Structure, recruitment, training and
capacity-building; Good governance initiatives; Code of conduct and discipline;
Staff associations; Political rights; Grievance redressal mechanism-
Laxmikaant,Fadia & Fadia</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Civil service neutrality- Fadia & Fadia, Laxmikant</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Civil service activism- Vajiram Vol. 5, Internet</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">9. Financial Management:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Budget as a political instrument , Parliamentary control
of public expenditure-- Laxmikant, Vajiram Vol 2 ( read as per accountability
& Control Chapter of Paper 1)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Role of finance ministry in monetary and fiscal area--
Vajiram Volume 2</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Accounting technique- Vajiram Notes Volume 2,</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> Audit; Role of Controller General of Accounts and
Comptroller and Auditor General of India- Vajiram Vol.2, Arora & Goyal</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
<br />
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<b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">10. Administrative Reforms since Independence:</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Major concerns; Important Committees and Commissions; Reforms
in financial management and human resource development; Problems of
implementation- </span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Subhra Saxena super 50 (wizard Publication)</span> ,
Arora & Goyal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Raj;73rd Constitutional amendment.- </span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Subhra Saxena super 50 (wizard Publication)</span> ,
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2) Political Theory By O.P. Gauba Published by K'sagar Publication.</div>
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3) भारतीय शासन व राजकारण - भा. ल. भोले ( पूर्ण आवृत्ती).</div>
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<span style="font-family: Mangal; line-height: 18px; text-indent: -24px;">5) Latest Notes of Subhra Ranjan Madam.</span><br />
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