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CSE MAINS 2021

60 Days OPTIMA Plan

Date and Day

Daily Target Daily Practice and Discussion

Day 1- 9th Nov

Indian Culture - Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature

Day 2- 10th Nov Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Day 3- 11th Nov

Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.

Day 4- 12th Nov

The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

(till 1905)

Day 5- 13th Nov

The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

(1905-1947)

Day 6- 14th Nov

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country.

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Day 7- 15th Nov

History of the World will include events from 18th century such as Industrial Revolution, world wars, Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization,

Day 8- 16th Nov

Political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc. — their forms and effect on the society.

Day 9- 17th Nov

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

Day 10- 18th Nov

Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

Day 11- 19th Nov

Effects of Globalization on Indian society.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism.

Day 12- 20th Nov

Salient features of World’s Physical Geography.

Day 13- 21st Nov

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factorsresponsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).

Day 14- 22nd Nov

Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

Day 15- 23rd Nov GS 1 Full-Length Test-1

Day 16- 24th Nov

Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.




Day 17- 25th Nov

Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions.

Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries.

Day 18- 26th Nov

Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein.

Day 19- 27th Nov

Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.

Day 20- 28th Nov

Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.

Day 21- 29th Nov

Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act.

Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies.

Day 22- 30th Nov

Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation.Development Processes and the Development Industry — the Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.

Day 23- 1st Dec 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.

Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Day 24- 2nd Dec

Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.

Day 25- 3rd Dec

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; Citizens Charters, Transparency & Accountability and institutional and other measures.

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy.

Day 27- 4th Dec Essay Test-1

Day 28- 5th Dec

India and its Neighborhood- Relations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

Day 29- 6th Dec

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.

Day 30- 7th Dec

Important International institutions, agencies, their structureand mandates

Day 31- 8th Dec GS 2 Full Length Test -2

Day 32- 9th Dec

Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in - Human Actions; Dimensions ofEthics; 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.

Day 33 - 10th Dec

Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behavior; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.

Day 34- 11th Dec

Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections.

Day 34- 12th Dec

Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections.

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Day 35- 13th DecEmotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance

Day 36- 14th Dec Case Study

Day 37- 15th DecContributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World.

Day 38- 16th Dec

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.

Day 39- 17th Dec

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.




Day 40- 18th Dec Case StudyDay 42- 19th Dec GS 4 Full Length Test -3

Day 43- 20th Dec

Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.

Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it.

Government Budgeting.

Day 44- 21st Dec

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.

Day 45- 22nd Dec

Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices; Public Distribution System - Objectives, Functioning, Limitations, Revamping; Issues ofBuffer Stocks and Food Security; Technology Missions; Economics of Animal-Rearing.

Day 46- 23rd DecFood Processing and Related Industries in India- Scope’ and Significance, Location, Upstreamn and Downstream Requirements, Supply Chain Management.

Day 47- 24th Dec

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Investment Models.

Day 48- 25th Dec Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.

Day 49- 26th Dec

Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology.

Day 50- 27th Dec Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics,

Day 51 - 28th Dec

Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.




Day 52 - 29th Dec

Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Day 53- 30th Dec Disaster and Disaster Management.

Day 54 - 31st Dec

Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention.

Day 55- 1st

Jan,2022

Security Challenges and their Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.

Day 56- 2nd

Jan,2022

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.

Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security.

Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Day 57- 3nd

Jan,2022GS 3 Full Length Test-4

Day 58- 4th

Jan,2022Essay Test 2

Day 59- 5th

Jan,2022

MOTIVATIONAL SESSION & REVISION OF MOSTIMPORTANT TOPICS

Day 60- 6th

Jan,2022

MOTIVATIONAL SESSION & REVISION OF MOSTIMPORTANT TOPICS




Note:

1. Every day as per the target mention above, 3-4 most probable and importantquestion from the section will be uploaded in the portal.

2. You need to revise the portion of the daily target from your notes/ books/ MainsMaster Notes and attempt the Daily Practice Question.

3. Every night at 9 PM, there will be live discussion of the answers to the DailyPractice Question.

4. For further details read the FAQ page of CSE MAINS 2021 OPTIMA5. One to One Feedback session on your answers with Santosh Sir will be a game

changer for you.

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Topper’s Testimonial about Mains Guidance

Few Sample questions from Mains 2020 OPTIMA which came in CSE MAINS 2020




UPSC question: Persian Literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit ofthe age. Comment. (Answer in 250 words)

UPSC question The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justifywith examples. (Answer in 150 Words)




UPSC question COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty inIndia. Comment.

UPSC question Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a ‘useless Stepney tyre’to the most useful supportive organ in past few decades. Highlight the factors aswell as areas in which this transformation could be visible. (Answer in 250words) 15 Marks)




UPSC question What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why?Discuss. (150 words)10

UPSC question How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006? (Answer in 150words) 10 Marks




UPSC question Discuss different types of cybercrimes and measures required tobe taken to fight the menace. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

UPSC question For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to betaken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourableperception among locals.

Essay

UPSC question: There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless.




UPSC question Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality.




Few successful candidates part of MAINS 2020 OPTIMA :

1. Saumya Anand (AIR 492, First attempt - also part of PreLIMS optima)

2. Bhanu Pratap Singh (AIR 372)

Many other successful candidates who were not the part of the program but followed Mains OPTIMA mini test which was available on the website in the last 15 days and got personal feedback on their answers were immensely benefited.



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