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INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM PROGRAMME 2017 MAINS ADVANCED COURSE 2017 Since the inception of new syllabus in 2013 there has been much confusion about preparation strategy for General Studies (Mains) amongst students. Several new topics were added to syllabus which are so dynamic in nature that preparing them has proven to be a herculean task for the students. Keeping this in mind VISION IAS with its years of expertise in the field of General Studies has introduced an Advanced Course for General Studies Mains. The course has a specific emphasis on topics which are left uncovered while preparing for Prelims. We have handpicked topics which are most crucial to ensure that no stone is left unturned in your preparation for Mains 2017. We would be covering the selected static portions of the Mains Syllabus along with a complete analytical coverage of current affairs relevant for Mains 2017. Detailed list of topics which shall be covered in the course would be provided in advance to the students so that they can plan and align their preparation for Mains 2017 accordingly.

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MAINS ADVANCED COURSE 2017 CLASSROOM/OFFLINE) GENERAL STUDIES MAINS – 4TH JULY, 2017 Offline Fees: Rs. 65000 (Including Service Tax + Education cess)  

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Completed in around 75 classes Targeted towards those students who are aware of the basics but want to improve their understanding of complex topics, inter-linkages among them, and analytical ability to tackle the problems posed by the Mains examination. Covers topics which are conceptually challenging. Update dynamic & current affairs topics. Approach is completely analytical, focusing on the demands of the Mains examination. Includes comprehensive, relevant & updated study material. Comprehensive Current Affairs Notes. Mains 365 Current Affairs Classes Sectional Mini Tests Includes All India G.S. Mains & Essay Test Series. Duration:13-14 Weeks, 5-6 classes a week (If need arises, class can be held on Sundays also)

Timing: 2 PM, 4-5 hrs. (Sometimes, classes can begin from 10:30 AM) NOTE - Students can watch LIVE video classes of our ADVANCED COURSE on their ONLINE PLATFORM at their homes. The students can ask their doubts and subject queries during the class through LIVE Chat Option. They can also note down their doubts and questions and convey to our classroom mentor at Delhi center and we will respond to the queries through phone/mail.  

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

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

ALL INDIA GS MAINS TEST SERIES 2017 Starting 3rd July 2017 12 TESTS (8 Sectionwise+4 Full Length Tests)

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ESSAY TEST SERIES 2017: STARTING 12TH JULY 2017 (5 TESTS)

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MAINS ADVANCED COURSE 2017 (LIVE/ONLINE) GENERAL STUDIES MAINS – 4TH JULY, 2017 Online Fees: Rs. 60000 (Including Service Tax + Education cess)  

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Completed in around 75 classes Targeted towards those students who are aware of the basics but want to improve their understanding of complex topics, inter-linkages among them, and analytical ability to tackle the problems posed by the Mains examination. Covers topics which are conceptually challenging. Update dynamic & current affairs topics. Approach is completely analytical, focusing on the demands of the Mains examination. Includes comprehensive, relevant & updated study material. Comprehensive Current Affairs Notes. Mains 365 Current Affairs Classes (Live/Online) Sectional Mini Tests Includes All India G.S. Mains & Essay Test Series. Duration:13-14 Weeks, 5-6 classes a week (If need arises, class can be held on Sundays also)

Timing: 2 PM, 4-5 hrs. (Sometimes, classes can begin from 10:30 AM) NOTE - Students can watch LIVE video classes of our ADVANCED COURSE on their ONLINE PLATFORM at their homes. The students can ask their doubts and subject queries during the class through LIVE Chat Option. They can also note down their doubts and questions and convey to our classroom mentor at Delhi center and we will respond to the queries through phone/mail.  

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

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

ALL INDIA GS MAINS TEST SERIES 2017 Starting 3rd July 2017 12 TESTS (8 Sectionwise+4 Full Length Tests)

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ESSAY TEST SERIES 2017: STARTING 12TH JULY 2017 (5 TESTS)

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Detailed List of Topics Section Art and Culture

Number of Classes / Topics 2  Yoga  Modern Architecture, Cave and Rock cut Architecture  Theatre Forms  Literature - Kannada, Sanskrit, Sindhi,  Martial Arts  Indian Medical Systems, Science and Technology in Ancient India  Puppetry Modern Indian History 2 including Freedom Struggle  British economic policies and transformation of India into an economic colony – economic critique of colonialism  British colonial impact on Indian agriculture – land revenue settlements and their social and economic consequences, commercialisation of agriculture  Educational reforms under British - main debates  Socio-religious reform movements  Popular Movements - Peasant, Tribal, Worker, Role of Indian Industrialists  Early Congress, rise and growth of militant nationalism, Swaraj, partition of Bengal, Swadeshi – main issues  Home Rule Movement  National Movements outside India - Ghadar Movement etc.  Critical appraisal of Lucknow Pact  Rowlatt Act and anti-Rowlatt agitation, Non-Cooperation and Khilafat movements – main issues  States People’s Conference Movements or Praja Mandal Movements in Princely States – role of Congress and other debates  Appraisal of All-Parties Committee and Nehru Report  Salt Satyagraha and Civil Disobedience Movements – critical appraisal, limitations and government reactions  Round Table Conferences – reactions, resumption of CDM, GandhiIrwin Pact, Communal Award, Gandhi-Ambedkar debate  GoI Act, 1935 – critical appraisal  Rise and growth of Communalism  Socialism within Congress, Gandhi-Bose debate  WWII and its impact on Indian politics  August Offer – individual disobedience, Cripps Proposals – reasons for rejection  Quit India Movement – impact and critical appraisal  Politics after Quit India Movement – Gandhi-Jinnah, Rajagopalachari Formula, Wavell Plan and Shimla Conference, 1945-46 elections,  Mutiny of Royal Indian Navy – impact and critical appraisal 4

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World History

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Cabinet Mission Plan Partition and Independence Contribution of freedom fighters from South and North East, role of women in Indian Independence Partition and Problem of Refugees Issue of language and post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country, role of Sardar Patel Kashmir Issue Land reforms in India External relations - Non-aligned Movement, Afro-Asian unity, Asian Relations Conference, Bandung Conference, India’s Nuclear Policy etc. Peace and conflict with China, Indo-China war and relations Indo-Pak wars Kashmir issue Agrarian movements – New Farmers’ movements etc., Green Revolution Modern industrial transformation of India – critical debates Post-independence environmental movements Tribal issues Post-independence dalit and backward caste movements and politics Women movements in post-independence India Nativist movements – sons of soil Operation Flood Emergency, JP Movement and Janata government Assam Nationalist Movement, Assam Accord Punjab Crisis Technology Missions Indo-Sri Lanka AccordUniform Civil Code, Hindu Code Bill, Shah Bano Mandal Commission Movement for Local GovernmentImportant Personalities - Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay, Pt. Deen Dyal Upadhyay, C. Rajagopalachari Colonialism and Imperialism French, American, Japanese, Russian revolutions Nationalism – rise and impact Napoleon Conquests Unification of Italy and Germany Industrial Revolution Main events from 1890’s to WWI – European hegemony and interimperialist rivalries Main events between WWI and WWII USA as an imperialist power, protest movements, Black people’s struggle for equality Japan – rise of modern Japan, Japan as an imperialist power 5

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Society

Geography

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Polity and Governance

Asia, Africa and Latin America – rise of nationalist movements in Asia, anti-colonial resistance in Africa, developments in Latin America Political and social developments in middle east- importance of Ottoman, Sykes Picot Agreement, Ba'ath Party, Gulf War Cold War Soviet Disintegration China’s Great Leap Forward Iranian Revolution Shock Therapy Spanish Civil War Apartheid European Union Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. Salient features of world's physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 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. 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

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Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries Salient features of the Representation of People's Act Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the polity Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 6

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Social Justice

International Relations

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Economics

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Environment Disaster Management Security

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Role of civil services in a democracy Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, egovernance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Current Affairs related to o separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions o issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure o Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Issues relating to poverty and hunger India and its neighbourhood- relations Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Investment models Government Budgeting Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

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Science and Technology

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Current Affairs

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challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Achievements of Indians in science & technology

  10  Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants 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.  Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections.  Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.  Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.  Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's  Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.  Case Studies on above issues.  Mains 365 Classes

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