SHANKAR IAS ACADEMY MARKS PERCENTAGE PAPER - I 173 MARKS OUT OF 200 (Excluding Mental Ability Part) 86.5% PAPER - II 172 MARKS OUT OF 240 (Excluding Language Part)

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SUBJECT WISE TOPIC TEST 27CRASH COURSE CLASSES 20FULL MOCK TEST - 2 (Paper Wise)

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PAPER MARKS PERCENTAGE

PAPER - I 173 MARKS OUT OF 200 (Excluding Mental Ability Part)

86.5%

PAPER - II 172 MARKS OUT OF 240 (Excluding Language Part)

71.6%

PAPER - III 244 MARKS OUT OF 300 81.3%

SIA 2016 TNPSC GROUP I MAIN PREDICTION SUCCESS

TEST NO. DATE TIME VENUE SUBJECT PORTIONS

TOPICS IN GS PAPER

1. 26.03.2017

7.00 a.m. to

10.00 a.m.S.V.

TOWERS

MODERN HISTORY OF

INDIA AND INDIAN CULTURE

¾ Advent of European invasion ¾ Expansion and consolidation of British rule ¾ Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors ¾ Early uprising against British rule ¾ 1857 Revolt PAPER – I

GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY

¾ Conversion of information to data ¾ Collection, compilation and presentation of

data

01.04.20177.30 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S.V. TOWERS

Crash Course Class on Science and Technology

2. 02.04.20177.00 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S.V. TOWERS

MODERN HISTORY OF


¾ National renaissance ¾ Social reforms and religious movements ¾ Indian National Congress ¾ Growth of militant movements ¾ Different modes of agitations PAPER –I


¾ Tables, graphs, diagrams ¾ Parametric representation of data ¾ Analytical interpretation of data

SHANKAR IAS ACADEMYThe Best IAS Academy in South India SINCE 2004

TNPSC – GROUP I - MAIN CRASH COURSE and TEST SCHEDULE 2017

08.04.20177.30 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S.V. TOWERS

Crash Course Class on Physics

3. 09.04.20177.00 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S. V. TOWERS

MODERN HISTORY OF


¾ Emergence of national leaders ¾ Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji ¾ Era of different Acts & Pacts ¾ World war & final phase struggle ¾ Communalism led to partition PAPER –I


¾ Percentage ¾ Highest Common Factor (HCF) ¾ Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

15.04.20177.30 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S.V. TOWERS

Crash Course Class on Chemistry and Biology

4. 16.04.20177.00 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S. V. TOWERS

MODERN HISTORY OF


¾ Characteristics of Indian culture ¾ Unity in diversity - race, color, language,

custom ¾ India - a secular state ¾ Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama,

music ¾ Political parties and populist schemes ¾ India since independence

PAPER –I


¾ Ratio and Proportion ¾ Simple interest ¾ Compound interest

22.04.20177.30 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S.V. TOWERS

Crash Course Class on Biology

5. 23.04.20177.00 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S.V. TOWERS

MODERN HISTORY OF


¾ Growth of rationalist ¾ Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu ¾ Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle ¾ Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others

PAPER –I


¾ Area

¾ Volume

6 30.04.20177.00 a.m.

to 10.00 a.m.

S.V. TOWERS

ROLE AND IMPACT OF

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA AND TAMILNADU

¾ Astronomy and space science ¾ Nature of universe ¾ Govt. policy /organizations on Science and

Technology ¾ Role, achievement & impact of Science and

Technology ¾ Energy - self sufficiency ¾ Oil exploration ¾ Defence Research Organization ¾ Ocean research and development ¾ Computer science and advancement ¾ Remote sensing and benefits ¾ Science glossary

PAPER –I


¾ Time and Work

¾ Probability

06.05.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN

ROAD

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BANK

BUILDING

(UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Emerging Political Trend Across World affecting India

(Bilateral Relations)

7 07.05.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN

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BANK

BUILDING

(UPSTAIRS)

ROLE AND

IMPACT OF

SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY

IN THE

DEVELOPMENT

OF INDIA AND

TAMILNADU

¾ Physical quantities, standards and units

¾ Mechanics and properties of matter

¾ Force, motion and energy

¾ Heat, light and sound

¾ Magnetism, electricity and electronics

¾ Atomic and nuclear physics

¾ General scientific laws

¾ Scientific instruments

¾ Inventions and discoveries

¾ National scientific laboratories

PAPER –I

GENERAL

MENTAL ABILITY

¾ Information technology - Basic terms

¾ Communications - Basic terms

8 14.05.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

ROLE AND IMPACT OF



¾ Elements and compounds ¾ Acids, bases and salts ¾ Oxidation and reduction ¾ Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds ¾ Natural disasters - safeguard measures ¾ Chemistry of ores and metals ¾ Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides ¾ Biochemistry and biotechnology ¾ Polymers and plastics ¾ Electrochemistry ¾ General scientific laws ¾ Scientific instruments ¾ Inventions and discoveries ¾ National scientific laboratories

PAPER –I


¾ Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

¾ Decision making and problem solving ¾ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.

20.05.201710.00 a.m.

to 12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Emerging Political Trend Across World affecting India

(Bilateral Relations)

9 21.05.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

ROLE AND IMPACT OF



¾ Main concepts of life science

¾ The cell -basic unit of life

¾ Classification of Animals

¾ Nutrition and dietetics

¾ Respiration in Animals

¾ Excretion of metabolic waste in Animals

¾ Blood and blood circulation

¾ Endocrine system

¾ Reproductive system- Animals and human life

¾ Human diseases, prevention and remedies

¾ Communicable diseases and non-

communicable diseases

¾ Alcoholism and Drug abuse

PAPER –I


¾ Application of Information and Communication

Technology (ICT)

¾ Decision making and problem solving

¾ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.

27.05.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Administration of Union and States with special reference to TamilNadu

10. 28.05.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

ROLE AND IMPACT OF



¾ Classification of Plants ¾ Plant Physiology ¾ Genetics-the science of heredity – Plants &

animals ¾ Genetic Engineering – Plants & Animals ¾ Environment, ecology, health and hygiene ¾ Bio - diversity and its conservation ¾ Bio – communication

PAPER –I


¾ Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

¾ Decision making and problem solving ¾ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.

03.06.201710.00 a.m.

to 12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Administration of Union and States with special reference to TamilNadu

11. 04.06.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

INDIAN POLITY

¾ Constitution of India ¾ Preamble to the constitution ¾ Salient features of constitution ¾ Union, state and territory ¾ Citizenship ¾ Amendments to constitution ¾ Schedules to constitution ¾ Fundamental rights ¾ Directive principles of state policy ¾ Fundamental duties, Human rights charter

PAPER –II

LANGUAGE (Tamil (or) English)

ehfßfK« g©ghL jÄH® njh‰wK« gutY«

(or)Précis writing

12. 11.06.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

INDIAN POLITY

¾ Union executive

¾ Union legislature – parliament

¾ Elections - Election Commission Union and

State

¾ Official language and Schedule – VIII

PAPER –II


g©il¤ jÄH® thœÉaš áªjidfŸ - åu«,

fhjš, mw« mw¡nfh£L tÊghLfŸ k‰W«

rl§FKiwfŸ.

(or)

Report writing on current issues.

13. 24.06.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

INDIAN POLITY

¾ State executive

¾ State legislature – assembly

¾ Status of Jammu & Kashmir

¾ Local government - Panchayat raj

PAPER –II


jÄH® rkaK« g©gh£L be¿KiwfS« - irt«,

itzt«

(or)

Comprehension of a given passage and

answering questions thereupon.

14. 25.06.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

INDIAN POLITY

¾ Indian federalism ¾ Centre state relations ¾ Judiciary in India ¾ Rule of law /Due process of law ¾ Emergency provisions ¾ Civil services in India ¾ Administrative Challenges in a welfare state ¾ Complexities of district administration PAPER –II


jÄH® g©gh£L¡ fiyí«, ehfßfK« - ïaš, ïir,

ehlf«, XÉa«, kU¤Jt«, á‰g«, eh£L¥òw¡

fiyfŸ.

(or)Précis writing and Report writing on current

issues

15. 02.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

¾ Earth and universe ¾ Solar system ¾ Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere ¾ Monsoon, rainfall ¾ Weather and climate ¾ Water resources - rivers in India ¾ Soil, minerals & natural resources ¾ Natural vegetation ¾ Forest & wildlife ¾ Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries

PAPER –II


ehfßfK« g©ghL jÄH® njh‰wK« gutY«

(or)Précis writing

04.07.201710.00 a.m.

to 12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Economy

06.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Economy

16. 09.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

¾ Transport including Surface Transport & communication

¾ Social geography ¾ Population ¾ Density and distribution ¾ Natural calamities ¾ Disaster management ¾ Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian

Sea and Bay of Bengal ¾ Climate change - impact and consequences-

mitigation measures ¾ Pollution Control

PAPER –II


g©il¤ jÄH® thœÉaš áªjidfŸ - åu«,

fhjš, mw« mw¡nfh£L tÊghLfŸ k‰W«

rl§FKiwfŸ.

(or)Report writing on current issues.

11.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Current AffairsJanuary 2017 Issues

13.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Current Affairs February 2017 Issues

17. 16.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

ADMINISTRATION OF UNION

AND STATES WITH SPECIAL

REFERENCE TO TAMIL NADU

¾ State government organization - structure, functions and control mechanism

¾ District administration -role in people’s welfare oriented programmes

¾ Industrial map of Tamil Nadu ¾ Role of state government -Public Services -

role of recruitment agencies ¾ State finance -- resources, budget and financial

administration ¾ Use of IT in administration ¾ E-governance in the State ¾ Natural calamities ¾ Disaster Management Union and State ¾ Strategic planning in the State - Social welfare ¾ Government sponsored schemes with

reference to Tamil Nadu

PAPER –II


jÄH® rkaK« g©gh£L be¿KiwfS« - irt«,

itzt«

(or)Comprehension of a given passage and


18.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Socio - Economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu

20.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Socio - Economic issues in India and Tamil Nadu

18. 23.07.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

ADMINISTRATION OF UNION

AND STATES WITH SPECIAL

REFERENCE TO TAMILNADU

¾ Union government organization - structure, functions and control mechanism

¾ Relationship between State and Union ¾ Industrial map of India ¾ Role of Union government ¾ Public Services -- role of recruitment agencies

in Union Government ¾ Union finance -- resources, budget and

financial administration ¾ Use of IT in administration ¾ E-governance in Union Government ¾ Social welfare - government sponsored

schemes by Government of India

PAPER –II


jÄH® g©gh£L¡ fiyí«, ehfßfK« ïaš, ïir,

ehlf«, XÉa«, kU¤Jt«, á‰g«,

eh£L¥òw¡ fiyfŸ.

(or)Précis writing and Report writing on current

issues

25.07.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Current Affairs March 2017 Issues

27.07.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Current Affairs April 2017 Issues

19. 30.07.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

EMERGING POLITICAL

TRENDS ACROSS THE WORLD

AFFECTING INDIA

¾ Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on

India’s relations with neighbouring countries

and in the region

¾ Security and defence related matters

¾ Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts

¾ The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to

India and the world.PAPER –II


j‰fhy thœÉš jÄH® r_f thœ¡if rhâ, rka«,

bg©fŸ, murÆš, fšÉ, bghUËaš, tÂf«,

btËeh£L¤ bjhl®òfŸ.

(or)

Comprehension of a given passage and


08.08.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Current Affairs May 2017 Issues

10.08.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Current Affairs June 2017 Issues

20. 13.08.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

ECONOMY

¾ Nature of Indian economy ¾ Five - year plan models - an assessment ¾ Planning Commission ¾ National Development Council ¾ Land reforms & agriculture ¾ Application of science in agriculture ¾ Industrial growth ¾ Capital formation and investment ¾ Role of public sector and disinvestment ¾ Development of infrastructure

PAPER –III

CURRENT AFFAIRS JANUARY 2017 ISSUES

17.08.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Current Affairs July 2017 Issues

21. 20.08.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

ECONOMY

¾ National income

¾ Public finance & fiscal policy

¾ Price policy & public distribution

¾ Consumerism & Consumer protection

¾ Role of Foreign Direct Investment

¾ WTO

¾ Liberalisation globalization & privatization

¾ Rural welfare oriented programmes

¾ HRD - sustainable economic growth

¾ Economic trend in Tamil Nadu

¾ Energy Different sources and development

¾ Finance Commission

¾ Poverty Alleviation Programmes.

PAPER –III

CURRENT AFFAIRS

FEBRUARY 2017 ISSUES

22. 27.08.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

ECONOMY

Impact of the Economic Crisis on India : a) Offshoot of Globalized Economy –

b) Aspects of Financial Turmoil in India - Capital

Outflow - Impact on Stock and Forex Market -

Impact on the Indian Banking System - Impact

on Industrial Sector and Export Prospect -

Impact on Employment - Impact on Poverty –

c) Indian Economic Outlook.

PAPER –III

CURRENT AFFAIRS

MARCH AND APRIL 2017 ISSUES

23. 03.09.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN

ROAD

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BUILDING

(UPSTAIRS)

ECONOMY

India’s Crisis Responses and Challenges:

a) State of Economy in Crisis Times

b) Banking, money & monetary policy, RBI’s

Crisis Response

c) Government’s Crisis Response

d) The Risks and Challenges - Monetary policy -

Fiscal Policy - Financial stability

The Options Ahead:

¾ Diversifying Exports

¾ Boosting Domestic Consumption

¾ Enhancing Public Spending

¾ Generating Employment

¾ Provisioning credit to Productive Sectors

¾ Need for Structural Reforms

¾ Increased purchasing power of the people.

PAPER –III

CURRENT

AFFAIRSMAY 2017 ISSUES

05.09.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN

ROAD

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BANK

BUILDING

(UPSTAIRS)

Crash Course Class on Current Affairs

Revision (January to July 2017)

24. 08.09.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN

ROAD

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BANK

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(UPSTAIRS)

SOCIO - ECONOMIC

ISSUES IN INDIA AND TAMIL NADU

¾ Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu

¾ Economic Issues

(a) Poverty (b) Sanitation- Rural and Urban

(c) Corruption in public life

¾ Anti -Corruption measures

¾ CVC

¾ Lok-adalats

¾ Ombudsman

¾ CAG

¾ Right to information ¾ Faith and conflict among legislature, executive,

judiciary and media.

PAPER –III

CURRENT

AFFAIRSJUNE 2017 ISSUES

25. 15.09.2017

10.00 a.m.

to

1.00 p.m.

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SOCIO - ECONOMIC


¾ Women Empowerment

¾ Role of the Government in Women

Empowerment

¾ Social injustice to women folk

¾ Domestic violence

¾ Dowry menace

¾ Sexual assault

¾ Child Labour

¾ Human Rights issues

¾ Illiteracy

PAPER –III

CURRENT

AFFAIRSJULY 2017 ISSUES

26. 20.09.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

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SOCIO - ECONOMIC


¾ Loss of cultural heritage due to economic development

¾ Population Explosion ¾ Urbanization and its impact on the society ¾ Impact of violence on the growth of the nation ¾ Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal

violence ¾ Regional Disparities ¾ Problems of Minorities ¾ Central and State Commission

PAPER –III

CURRENT AFFAIRS

January to July 2017 ISSUES (Not covered in the previous tests)

23.09.2017

10.00 a.m. to

12.30 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

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Crash Course Class on Current Affairs August 2017 Issues

27. 27.09.2017

10.00 a.m. to

1.00 p.m.

18TH MAIN ROAD

SYNDICATE BANK

BUILDING (UPSTAIRS)

SOCIO - ECONOMIC


¾ Education – Linkage between Education and Economic Growth.

¾ Community Development Programme ¾ Employment Guarantee Scheme ¾ Self Employment and Entrepreneurship

Development ¾ Role of N.G.O’s in Social Welfare ¾ Government Policy on Health

PAPER –III

CURRENT AFFAIRS AUGUST 2017 ISSUES

TNPSC – MAIN MOCK TEST

DATE SUBJECT TOPICS

01.10.2017 MOCK TEST - 1 Complete Syllabus (PAPER I)

02.10.2017 MOCK TEST - 1 Complete Syllabus (PAPER II)

03.10.2017 MOCK TEST - 1 Complete Syllabus (PAPER III)

08.10.2017 MOCK TEST - 2 Complete Syllabus (PAPER I)

09.10.2017 MOCK TEST - 2 Complete Syllabus (PAPER II)

10.10.2017 MOCK TEST - 2 Complete Syllabus (PAPER III)

NOTE:

? TEST DATES ARE TENTATIVE.

? AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DATE BY TNPSC FOR GROUP I MAIN EXAMINATION THERE WOULD BE REVISION IN THE TEST DATES.

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SHANKAR IAS ACADEMY MARKS PERCENTAGE PAPER - I 173 MARKS OUT OF 200 (Excluding Mental Ability Part) 86.5% PAPER - II 172 MARKS OUT OF 240 (Excluding Language Part)