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HIGHLIGHTS - MAINSTRUCTION (MAINS TEST SERIES)

• Tools and techniques to logically present all points using keywords within the space constraints.

• Balanced emphasis on Dynamic Current Affairs and Static Core Subjects

• Limited batch strength to ensure individual attention and mentoring.

• Special focus to improve the ‘mechanics of answer writing’.

• Revise and update all the important topics for the Mains Exam

VALUE ADDED COMPONENTS• Answer Writing Workshops

• Ethics Integrity & Aptitude Session by Expert

• Essay Workshop by Experts

• Dynamic Current Affairs Compilation Sessions

• Economic Survey & Budget Session by Expert

One needs the right strategy, and the right approach to face the stiff competition of 12000+ qualifiers. MAINSTRUCTION will prepare you with

to structure your answers and present them logically.

FACULTY TEAM – MAINSTRUCTION1. Shri. S. Murugaraja, Chennai – Mentor, MAINSTRUCTION’18

• All India UPSC Topper in Political Science, scored 190+ in Paper-II • Produced 20+ Single & Double digit Ranks, 410+ All India Ranks • Coaching experience of more than 10 years

2. Prof. K. Gopalakrishnan - Essay Expert

3. Shri. Sathish B Krishnan (AIR-125, CSE-2017)

4. Ms. Sikha Surendran (AIR-16, CSE-2017)

5. Dr. Rajesh S. P, Doctorate in Finance, former evaluator in Vision IAS

6. Shri. Manoj, guiding aspirants for more than 15 years

7. Shri. R Vashistha, Alumnus of Delhi School of Economics, Delhi

8. Shri. Vineet Pushpak, Alumnus of Delhi University, Delhi

9. Dr. Gorak R Patil IRS (Delhi), guiding aspirants for more than 7 years

10. Shri. Manu R Nair, Faculty

11. Shri. Gowthaman M, Faculty

12. Shri. Vishnu P Kumar, Faculty

13. Shri. Abhishek Pillai, Faculty

TIME TABLE - MAINSTRUCTION’18

PROGRAM FEES - MAINSTRUCTION’18

• 8 Sectional Tests, 3 Essay Tests, 1 Full Length Test.

• Detailed answer key will be provided for each Test.

• Paper correction & evaluation are as per UPSC Standards.

• Detailed Analysis & Discussions.

• Each student will be assigned with a Mentor.

• One-on-one feedback of previous weeks’ Test.

• 1 Full Length Test for GS-I, II, III, IV and Compulsory Papers (Malayalam & English).

• Detailed syllabus will be given to the subscribed students.

• Flexible test timings.

• Free access to reading room.

• For new students INR 10,000 (including GST)

• For Amrita students & alumni INR 8,000 (including GST)

• Complimentary for all CSE-2015, 2016 & 2017 Winners

TEST NO PAPER DATE OF TEST DATE OF DISCUSSION

ANSWER WRITING SESSION-2 Hours-09.06.2018 AN

1 Sectional-GS-1 & 2 11.06.2018 24.06.2018

2 Sectional-GS-3 & 4 18.06.2018 1.07.2018

3 Essay-1 25.06.2018 8.07.2018

4 Sectional-GS-1 & 2 2.07.2018 15.07.2018

5 Sectional-GS-3 & 4 9.07.2018 22.07.2018

ANSWER WRITING SESSION-3 Hours-14.07.2018 AN

6 Essay-2 16.07.2018 29.07.2018

7 Sectional-GS-1 23.07.2018 5.08.2018

8 Sectional-GS-3 30.07.2018 12.08.2018

9 Sectional-GS-2 6.08.2018 19.08.2018

ANSWER WRITING SESSION-3 Hours-11.08.2018 (FN)

ESSAY WORKSHOP-3 Hours-11.08.2018 (AN)

10 Essay-3 13.08.2018 26.08.2018

11 Sectional-GS-4 20.08.2018 2.09.2018

ECONOMIC SURVEY & BUDGET SESSION-25.08.2018 (AN)

VALUE ADDITION CLASS/CURRENT AFFAIRS-(GS-1) -26.08.2018 (FN)

VALUE ADDITION CLASS/CURRENT AFFAIRS-(GS-2)-26.08.2018 (AN)

VALUE ADDITION CLASS/CURRENT AFFAIRS-(GS-3)-27.08.2018 (FN)

VALUE ADDITION CLASS//CURRENT AFFAIRS-(GS-4) - 27.08.2018 (AN)

12 ESSAY 3.09.2018 FN -

13 FLT GS-1 & GS-2 4.09.2018 FN & AN -

14 FLT GS-3 & GS-4 5.09.2018 FN & AN -

15 Language & English 6.09.2018 FN & AN -

DETAILED SYLLBUS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE SUBSCRIBED STUDENTS

NOTE:1.Between Monday-Sunday students can write the exam from 7.00AM-10.00PM NOTE 2:One week before the discussion students should complete the test

UPSC Mains Question Paper - 2017General Studies

Mains Test Series Questions - 2017 (GS) prepared by Sri. S. Murugaraja, Faculty

& Mentor, MAINSTRUCTION’18

Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional effects.

Mains 2017 Test Series - 5, Question - 8What are the factors affecting the salinity of sea water? Explain the horizontal and vertical distribution of salinity in oceans.

The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate.

Mains 2017 Integrated Test Series - 3, Question - 7Intolerance in society places Indian democracy under siege. Comment.

Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgment of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.

Mains 2017 FULL Test GS - 2, Question - 13Privacy is an inviolable fundamental right. Explain.

Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy and society. Appraise the role of Indian Diaspora in South- East Asia in this context

Mains 2017 Test Series - Test 6, Question - 18Has the Indian Diaspora been a neglected player in India’s cultural diplomacy?

Mains 2017 Test Series - Test 7, Question - 17Was the Nehruvian model of engagement with the Indian Diaspora productive? Do you favour a change? If so what changes do you suggest?

Mains 2017 Test Series - Test 7, Question - 13What does “Delhi Dialogue IX” hold for India’s foreign policy?

Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment

Mains 2017 Integrated Test Series - 3, Question - 2Are objectivity and value neutrality essential for a Civil Servant?

Mains 2017 Integrated Test Series - 3, Question - 16Political loyalty of an alternative path to career success. How can this pathological situation be overcome?

Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports.

Mains 2017 GS 3 - FULL Test Series, Question - 15The major impediment in job creation is that our entrepreneurs simply do not invest in labour intensive activities. Examine.

How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?

Mains 2017, Test Series - 5, Question - 8‘Emotional intelligence’ is a key for selection of public service employees. Explain.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN MAINS TEST SERIESComparison of Mains Test Series Questions - 2017 with actual UPSC Mains Question Paper - 2017

UPSC CSE Mains Question Paper - 2017(Essay)

Mains Test Series Questions – 2017 (Essay)

Qn. no. 2 (Sec B)Fulfillment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth.

Test : No: 2 - Qn. no. B (Sec A)b) Globalization through ‘gender lens’.Our Predicted Essays - Topic 1Women Leadership: A man’s perspective

Qn. no. 4 (Sec A)Has the Non- Alignment Movement (NAM) lost itsrelevance in a multipolar world?.

Same topic with all necessary side headings givenOur India & World Book + Class Notes - Stressed a lot for potential Essay topic.

Qn. no. 3 (Sec B)We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws..

Test : No: 1 - Qn. no. A (Sec B)a) Laws cannot change what is in people’s hearts or minds.Test : No: 2 - Qn. no. C (Sec A)c) Humans have Human Rights by the fact of being human.

Qn. no. 4 (Sec B)Social media is inherently a selfish medium.

Our Predicted Essays - Topic 3Impact of Social Networking sites

DECODING TASK WORDS - MAINSTRUCTION’18

DECODING THE DIRECTIVE/TASK WORDS TO CRACK UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAMS:

Account for: When you are asked to explain why something significant has happened, you are expected to investigate the different factors that might have contributed to the current state of affairs. You would do well to rank the causative factors and explain logically how they contributed to the happening of the event.

Ex. Account for the success of Indian democracy right from the post-Independence period.

Analyze: This is a difficult task because the aspirant will have to consider a concept or statement, a situation or crisis, and then identify the different constituent parts it is made up of. This should be followed by a description of these parts relate to each other or are relevant to the overall theme of the crisis or event. An analytical answer would be organised well, logically constructed and objectively concluded.

Ex. Analyze the major social and economic changes that occurred because of the impact of globalization.

Assess: Here, one will have to look at how true or beneficial an idea(s) or subject(s) is. Points for and against may be written. Inclusion of opinions by experts and critics as well as your own opinions would lend your script authenticity. (Sometimes, the same approach could be taken for the task word ‘Evaluate’ also.)

Ex. Assess the arguments for and against India going for passive euthanasia.

Comment on: Here, the aspirant would be asked to state your opinion or idea on a topic or perspective. What is needed is a comprehensive explanation. Your opinion must be stated without bias, if possible.

Ex. Comment on judicial activism in India.

FACULTY PROFILE

• Founder of Raja Sir IAS Academy, Chennai

• Educator at Unacademy

• Teaching Experience of more than 10 years

• AIR Holder in Political Science, scored 190+ in Paper-II

• Produced Toppers in PSIR Optional

• Produced 20 + Single & Double digit Ranks

• Produced 410+ All India Ranks

TEST HIGHLIGHTS

• 8 Sectional Tests & 2 Full Length Tests

• 3 Answer Writing Sessions

• 3 Score Maximizer Sessions

• Detailed Discussion for each Test

PROGRAM FEES

• For new students INR 8,000

• For Amrita students & alumni INR 6,000

• Complimentary for all CSE-2015, 2016 & 2017 Winners

AMRITA OPTIONAL TEST SERIES -2018POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

SHRI. S. MURUGARAJA, CHENNAI

Note: Detailed Syllabus will be given to the registered students

AMRITA MAINS ANSWER WRITING PROGRAM - 2019

FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME

• Weekly 2 days Writing Skill Sessions

• Weekly 1 day Current Affairs Consolidation Session

• Content & Answer Quality Enrichment Sessions

• Essay Workshop & Enrichment Sessions

• Feedback from Subject Experts and Mentoring

• Comprehensive Coverage of Syllabus

• 12 Sectional Tests & 1 Full Length Test

• Model Answers available for each Test

• Free Access to Reading Room

DURATION & TIMINGS

• 8 Months Programme: July 2018 - Feb 2019

• Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 2.00PM - 6.00 PM

Note: Detailed Syllabus will be given to the registered students

PROGRAM FEES

• For new students INR 10,000

• For Amrita students & alumni INR 8,000

• Complimentary for all CSE-2015, 2016 & 2017 Winners

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