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Saturday, October 15, 2011

How to choose your optional subjects?




Dear Candidates,

As Civil Services aspirants, all of you are facing a number of problems, from choosing optional Subjects to what to read in General Studies and many more. These are the main hurdles between you and your Success. To tackle these problems, some of you are taking the help of Coaching institutions, but most of you who don’t have this access are in a very difficult Situation. More over the Coaching institutions are Charging very high amounts from the candidates. However their guidance does not yield any result in the real examination. So this creates a very dim and confusing situation. To Sought out these problems, we are launching a free guidance Programme. Where you can avail the guidance of our experts. They will help you prepare in these 
following areas:-

How to choose your optional subjects?

What to read and how to read?

What should be the right approach for this examination?

Overall strategy and individual specific strategy.

Suggested readings and many more.

Along with these guidance programmes we are also providing.

Important news and Articles from The Hindu, Times of India and Indian Express on a daily basis.

Gist of news Articles and Editorials of The Hindu, Times of India and Indian Express on a weekly basis.

Important Articles from Press Information Bureau and from various websites of Government Ministries on a weekly basis.

Our main concern at the moment, is to create equality among the aspirants because the candidate who are staying in far flung areas or who are doing self study according to the popular notions are in a very disadvantageous position as compared with the candidates who are taking Coaching from reputed institutions. So by launching this programme, we believe in injecting some ray of hope among the Candidates who are suffering from this injustice. We hope you all appreciate this small effort of ours.

Thank you

Thursday, September 22, 2011

HISTORY—Syllabus for Mains Examination


 Strategy for History as Optional in Main                                  Examination
                          Suggested Reading

PAPER - I


  1. Sources
  2. Pre-history and Proto-history
  3. Indus Valley Civilization
  4. Vedic Period
  5.  Period of Mahajanapadas
  6.  Mauryan Empire
  7.  Post Mauryan Period
  8.  Early State & Society in Eastern India, Deccan & South India
  9. Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas
  10.  Regional States During Gupta Era
  11.  Themes in Early Indian Cultural History
  12.  Early Medieval India; 750 - 1200
  13.  Cultural Traditions in India; 750 - 1200
  14.  The Thirteenth Century
  15.  The Fourteenth Century
  16. Society, Culture and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Century
  17.  The 15th and early 16th Century — Political developments & Economy
  18. The 15th and early 16th Century – Society and Culture
  19.  Akbar
  20.  Mughal Empire in the 17th Century
  21.  Economy and Society in the 16th and 17th Century
  22.  Culture in the Mughal Empire
  23.  The 18th Century
  24.  Map Based Questions

PAPER II



  1. British Expansion in India
  2. Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule
  3. Indian Response to British Rule
  4. Social and Cultural Development
  5. De-industralisation
  6. Birth of Indian Nationalism
  7. Rise of Gandhi
  8. Other Strands in the National Movement
  9. Literary and Cultural Movements
  10. Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India between 1858 and 1935
  11. Independence
  12. India and her Neighbours (1947-64)
  13. Enlightenment and Modern Ideas
  14. Origins of Modern Politics
  15. Industrialization
  16. Nation – State System
  17. The Great Depression
  18. Arab World - Egypts
  19. Imperialism and Colonialism
  20. History of Far East
  21. Mass Revolution and Fascist Counter – Revolution
  22. World Wars
  23. Cold Wars
  24. Liberation from Colonial Rule
  25. De-colonization & Underdevelopment
  26. Unification of Europe
  27. Disintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of Unipolar World

Part - B Main Examination - Syllabus (Tamil)


          (Syllabus) Part - B Main Examination - Syllabus (Tamil)


( UPSC Syllabus )
Part B - Main Examination - Optional Subjects
Main Examination Syllabus - Subject : Tamil


Paper-I (Answers must be written in Tamil.)

Section: A
                                                                                

1.    History of Tamil Language

a.    Major Indian Language Families-The place of Tamil among Indian languages in general and Dravidian in particular-Enumeration and Distributionof Dravidian languages.


b.   The language of Sangam literature-The language of medieval Tamil: Pallava period only-Historical study of Nouns, Vebs, adjectives, adverbs Tense markers and case markers in Tamil.


c.     Borrowing of words from other languages into Tamil-Regional and social dialects-difference between literary and spoken Tamil.

2.    History of Tamil Literature


       Tolkappiyam-Sangam Literatue-The division of Akam and puram-The secular characteristics of Sangam Literature-The development of Ethical literature-Silappadikaram and Manimekalai.

3.    Devotional literature (Alwars and Nayanmars)

The bridal mysticism in Alwar hymns-Minor literary forms (Tutu, Ula, Parani, Kuravanji)

Social factors for the development of Modern Tamil literature: Novel, Short story and New Poetry-The impact of various political ideologies on modern writings.


Section : B

1.    Recent trends in Tamil Studies

Approaches to criticism: Social , psychologiocal, hostorical and moralistic-the use of criticism-the various techniques in literature: Ullurai, Iraicchi, Thonmam (Myth) Otturuvagam (allegory), Angadam (Satire), Meyppadu, Padimam(image), Kuriyeedu (Symbol), Irunmai (ambiguity)-The concep[t of comparative literature-the principle of comparative literature.

2.    Folk literature in Tamil

Ballads, Songs, proverbs and riddles-Sociological study of Tamil folklore. Uses of translation-Translation of Tamil works into other languages-Development of journalism in Tamil.

3.    Cultural Heritage of the Tamils

Concept of Love and War-Concept of Aram-the ethical codes adopted by the ancient Tamils in their warfare-customs, beliefs, rituals, modes of worship in the five Thinais. The cultural changes as revealed in post sangam literature-cultural fusion in the medieval period (Jainism & Buddhism). The development of arts and architecture through the ages (Pallavas, later cholas, and Nayaks). The impact of various political, social, religious and cultural movements on Tamil Society. The role of mass media in the cultural change of contemporary Tamill society.


Paper-II (Answers must be written in Tamil.)

The paper will require first hand reading of the Text prescribed and will be designed to test the critical ability of the candidate.

Section : A

1.    Ancient Literature

a.    Kuruntokai (1-25 poems)
b.   Purananurui (182-200 poems)
c.     Tirukkural Porutpal : Arasiyalum Amaichiyalum (from Iraimatchi to Avaianjamai)

2.    Epic Literature

a.    Silappadikaram: Madhurai Kandam only.
b.   Kambaramayanam: Kumbakarunan Vadhai Padalam

3.    Devotional Literature

a.    Tiruvasagam: Neetthal Vinnappam
b.   Tiruppavai: (Full Text)


Section : BModern Literature

1.    Poetry

a.    Bharathiar: Kannan Pattu
b.   Bharathidasan: Kudumba Vilakku
c.     Naa. Kamarasan: Karuppu Malarkal

2.    Prose

a.    Mu. Varadharajanar. Aramum Arasiyalum
b.   C N Annadurai: Ye! Thazhntha Tamilagame.

3.    Novel, Short story and Drama

a.    Akilon: Chittirappavai
b.   Jayakanthan: Gurupeedam
c.     Cho: Yarukkum Vetkamillai

4.    Folk Literature

a.    Muthuppattan Kathai Edited by Na. Vanamamalai, (Publication: Madurai Kamaraj University)
b.   Malaiyaruvi, Edited by Ki. Va Jagannathan (Publication: Saraswathi, Mahal, Thanjavur)



SYLLABUS OF LAW FOR IAS MAIN



          Syllabus of Law for IAS (Mains)



 PAPER-I


  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • International Law



PAPER-II


  • Law of Crime
  • Law of Torts
  • Law of Contracts and Mercantile Law
  • Contemporary Legal Developments


Strategy and Suggested Reading  For LAW  Optional

  • Examinations Developments
  • Writing the Mains Examination Paper
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Constitution And Constitutinalism
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Relationship between Fundamental Rights, 
  • Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties
  • Constitutional Position of the President & relation with the Council of Ministers
  • Governor and his Powers
  • Supreme Courts and High Courts: Appointments and Transfer
  • Supreme Court & High Courts: Powers, functions and Jurisdiction
  • Centre, States and Local Bodies: Distribution of Legislative Powers
  • Centre, States and Local Bodies: Distribution of Administrative Relationship
  • Emergency Provisions
  • Constitutional Safegards for Civil Servants
  • Parliamentary Privileges and Immunities
  • Amendment of the Constitution
  • Principles of Natural Justice
  • Delegated Legislation and its constitutionality
  • Separation of Powers
  • Nature and Definition of International Law
  • International Law
  • Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law
  • State Recognition and State Succession
  • Law of the Sea
  • Individuals
  • Territorial jurisdiction of States, Extradition and Asylum
  • Treaties : Formation, application, termination and reservation
  • United Nations : Its principal organs, powers and functions and reform
  • Peaceful Settlement of Disputes– different modes
  • Lawful recourse to force: aggressions, self-defence, intervention
  • Fundamental principles of international humanitarian law
  • Legality of the use of nuclear weapons; ban on testing of nuclear weapons; NPT, CTBT
  • International Terrorism, State Sponsored Terrorism, Hijacking, ICC
  • New International Economic order and Moneraty Law : WTO, TRIPS, GATT, IMF, World Bank
  • Protection and Improvement of the Human Environment: International Efforts
  • Law of Crimes
  • General Principles of Criminal Liability
  • Kinds of Punishment and Emerging Trends
  • Preparations & criminal attempt
  • General exceptions
  • Joint and constructive liability
  • Abetment
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Offences against the State
  • Offences against public tranquilty
  • Offences against human body
  • Offences Against Property
  • Offences Related to Marriage
  • Dowry Protection Act, 1961
  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1998
  • Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  • Plea Bargaining
  • Nature and Definition
  • Law of Torts
  • Liability based upon fault and strict liability, absoluble liability
  • Vicarious liability including State Liability
  • General defences
  • Joint tort Feasors
  • Remedies
  • Negligence
  • Defamation
  • Conspiracy
  • False Imprisonment
  • Malicious Prosecution
  • Consumer Protection Act, 1986
  • Nature and Formation of Contract/e-Contract
  • Law of Contracts and Mercantile Law
  • Factors Vitiating Free Consent
  • Void, voidable, illegal and unforceable agreements
  • Performance and discharge of contracts
  • Quasi - contracts
  • Consequences of breach of contract
  • Contract of indemnity, guarantee and insurance
  • Contract of Agency
  • Sale of goods & hire purchase
  • Formation & Dissolution of Partnership
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
  • Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
  • Intellectual Property Rights—Public Interest Litigation
  • Information Technology Law
  • Competition Law: Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Public Interest Litigation
  • Alternate dispute Resolution
  • Contemporary Legal Developments
  • Previous Years Question Paper
  • Legal Terms for IAS Mains of Law