IASbabas Mains Answer Writing TLP Plan 2017

TLP PHASE -II (MAINS) 2017

DATE TLP DAY PAPER TOPIC
WEEK 1
10/JULY/2017 1 GS 1 History of the world includes events from
MONDAY (History) 18th century such as industrial revolution,
world wars, re-drawal of national
boundaries, colonization, decolonization,
political philosophies like communism,
capitalism, socialism etc. their forms and
effect on the society. (Part-1 Events before
WW-1)

11/JULY/2017 2 GS 1 History of the world will include events

TUESDAY (History) from 18th century such as industrial
revolution, world wars, redrawal of national
boundaries, colonization, decolonization,
political philosophies like communism,
capitalism, socialism etc. their forms and
effect on the society. (Part 2 Events after
WW-1)

12/JULY/2017 3 GS 1 Salient features of worlds physical

WEDNESDAY (GEOGRAPHY) geography. ( Part 1- Geomorphology,
Oceanography)

13/JULY/2017 4 GS 1 Salient features of worlds physical

THURSDAY (GEOGRAPHY) geography. ( Part-2 Climatology, Natural
Vegetation and soils)

14/JULY/2017 5 GS 4 Ethics and Human Interface: Essence,

FRIDAY (ETHICS) 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.

15/JULY/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY

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16/JULY/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 2
17/JULY2017 6 GS 2 Indian Constitution- historical
MONDAY (Polity and underpinnings, evolution, features,
Governance) amendments, significant provisions and
basic structure.

18/JULY/2017 7 GS 2 Devolution of powers and finances up to

TUESDAY (POLITY AND local levels and challenges therein.
GOVERNANCE) Separation of powers between various
organs dispute redressal mechanisms and
institutions.

19/JULY/2017 8 GS 2 Comparison of the Indian constitutional

WEDNESDAY (POLITY AND scheme with that of other countries.
GOVERNANCE)

20/JULY/2017 9 GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures

THURSDAY (POLITY AND structure, functioning, conduct of business,
GOVERNANCE) powers & privileges and issues arising out
of these.

21/JULY/2017 10 GS 4 Attitude: Content, structure, function; its

FRIDAY (ETHICS) influence and relation with thought and
behavior; moral and political attitudes;
social influence
and persuasion.

22/JULY/2017 SATURDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 1 to Day 10.

23/JULY/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 3
24/JULY/2017 11 GS 3 1. Indian Economy and issues relating to
MONDAY (ECO, IS AND planning, mobilization of resources,
DM) growth, development and employment.

2. Inclusive growth and issues arising from

it.
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25/JULY/2017 12 GS 3 Major crops cropping patterns in various

TUESDAY (ECO, IS AND parts of the country, different types of
DM) irrigation and irrigation systems storage.

26/JULY/2017 13 GS 3 Transport and marketing of agricultural

WEDNESDAY (ECO, IS AND produce and issues and related
DM) constraints; e-technology in the aid of
farmers

27/JULY/2017 14 GS 3 Effects of liberalization on the economy,

THURSDAY (ECO, IS AND changes in industrial policy and their
DM) effects on industrial growth.

28/JULY/2017 15 GS 4 Aptitude and foundational values for Civil

FRIDAY (ETHICS) Service, integrity, impartiality and non-
partisanship, objectivity, dedication to
public service, empathy, tolerance and
compassion towards the weaker sections

29/JULY/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY

30/JULY/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 4
31/JULY/2017 16 GS 1 Modern Indian history from about the
MONDAY (MODERN middle of the eighteenth century
INDIA) until the present significant events,
personalities, issues.

01/AUG/2017 17 GS 1 The Freedom Struggle its various stages

TUESDAY (MODERN and important contributors or contributions
INDIA) from different parts of the country. ( Part-1
Mass Movements and related events)

02/AUG/2017 18 GS 1 The Freedom Struggle its various stages

WEDNESDAY (MODERN and important contributors or contributions
INDIA) from different parts of the country. ( Part-2
Revolutionist Activities, Indian national
Army and other revolts)

03/AUG/2017 19 GS 1 Distribution of key natural resources across

THURSDAY (GEOGRAPHY) the world (including South Asia and the
Indian subcontinent); factors responsible
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for the location of primary, secondary, and

tertiary sector industries in various parts of
the world (including India).

04/AUG/2017 20 GS 4 Emotional intelligence: Concepts, their

FRIDAY (ETHICS) utilities and application in administration
and governance

05/AUG/2017 SATURDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 11 to Day 20

06/AUG/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 5
07/AUG/2017 21 GS 2 Indian Constitution- historical
MONDAY (POLITY AND underpinnings, evolution, features,
GOVERNANCE) amendments, significant provisions and
basic structure.

08/AUG/2017 22 GS 2 Devolution of powers and finances up to

TUESDAY (POLITY AND local levels and challenges therein.
GOVERNANCE) Separation of powers between various
organs dispute redressal mechanisms and
institutions.

09/AUG/2017 23 GS 2 Comparison of the Indian constitutional

WEDNESDAY (POLITY AND scheme with that of other countries.
GOVERNANCE)

10/AUG/2017 24 GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures

THURSDAY (POLITY AND structure, functioning, conduct of business,
GOVERNANCE) powers & privileges and issues arising out
of these.

11/AUG/2017 25 GS 4 Contributions of moral thinkers and

FRIDAY (ETHICS) philosophers from India and world.

12/AUG/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY

13/AUG/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 6
14/AUG/2017 26 GS 3 Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads,
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MONDAY (ECO, IS AND Airports, Railways etc.

DM)

15/AUG/2017 27 GS 3 Land reforms in India.

TUESDAY (ECO, IS AND
DM) Technology missions; economics of animal-
rearing.

16/AUG/2017 28 GS 3 Investment models, Issues related to direct

WEDNESDAY (ECO, IS AND and indirect farm subsidies and minimum
DM) support prices; Public Distribution System
objectives, functioning, limitations,
revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food
security.

17/AUG/2017 29 GS 3 Food processing and related industries in

THURSDAY (ECO, IS AND India- scope and significance, location,
DM) upstream and downstream requirements,
supply chain management.

18/AUG/2017 30 GS 4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in

FRIDAY (ETHICS) Public administration: Status and problems;
ethical concerns and dilemmas in
government and private institutions; laws,
rules, regulations and conscience as sources
of ethical guidance.

19/AUG/2017 SATURDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 21 to Day 30.

20/AUG/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 7
21/AUG/2017 31 GS 1 Post-independence consolidation and
MONDAY (MODERN reorganization within the country
HISTORY)

22/AUG/2017 32 GS 1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity

TUESDAY (INDIAN of India.
SOCIETY)

23/AUG/2017 33 GS 1 Role of women and womens organization

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WEDNESDAY (INDIAN Population and associated issues, Poverty

SOCIETY) and developmental issues.

24/AUG/2017 34 GS 1 Urbanization, their problems and their

THURSDAY (INDIAN remedies.
SOCIETY)

25/AUG/2017 35 GS 4 Accountability and ethical governance;

FRIDAY (ETHICS) strengthening of ethical and moral values in
governance; ethical issues in international
relations and funding; corporate
governance.

26/AUG/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY

27/AUG/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 8
28/AUG/2017 36 GS 2 Structure, organization and functioning of
MONDAY (POLITY AND the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries
GOVERNANCE) and Departments of the Government.

29/AUG/2017 37 GS 2 Pressure groups and formal/informal

TUESDAY (POLITY AND associations and their role in the Polity.
GOVERNANCE) Salient features of the Representation of
Peoples Act

30/AUG/2017 38 GS 2 a) Appointment to various Constitutional

WEDNESDAY (POLITY AND posts, powers, functions and
GOVERNANCE) responsibilities of various Constitutional
Bodies.

b) Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-

judicial bodies.

31/AUG/2017 39 GS 2 Government policies and interventions for

THURSDAY (POLITY AND development in various sectors and issues
GOVERNANCE) arising out of their design and
implementation.

01/SEP/2017 40 GS 4 Probity in Governance: Concept of public

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FRIDAY (ETHICS) service.

02/SEP/2017 SATURDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 31 to Day 40.

03/SEP/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 9
04/SEP/2017 41 GS 3 Conservation, environmental pollution and
MONDAY (ECO, IS AND degradation, environmental impact
DM) assessment.

05/SEP/2017 42 GS 3 Disaster and disaster management.

TUESDAY (ECO, IS AND
DM)

06/SEP/2017 43 GS 3 Science and Technology developments

WEDNESDAY (ECO, IS AND and their applications and effects in
DM) everyday life Achievements of Indians in
science & technology; indigenization of
technology and developing new technology

07/SEP/2017 44 GS 3 Awareness in the fields of IT, Space,

THURSDAY (ECO, IS AND Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-
DM) technology and issues relating to
intellectual property rights.

08/SEP/2017 45 GS 4 Philosophical basis of governance and

FRIDAY (ETHICS) probity; Information sharing and
transparency in government.

09/SEP/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY

10/SEP/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 10
11/SEP/2017 46 GS 1 a) Effects of globalization on Indian
MONDAY (INDIAN society.
SOCIETY) b) Social empowerment.
c) Communalism, Regionalism &
secularism.
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12/SEP/2017 47 GS 1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects

TUESDAY (ART AND of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture
CULTURE) from ancient to modern times.

13/SEP/2017 48 GS 1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects

WEDNESDAY (ART AND of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture
CULTURE) from ancient to modern times.

14/SEP/2017 49 GS 1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects

THURSDAY (ART AND of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture
CULTURE) from ancient to modern times.

15/SEP/2017 50 GS 4 Work culture, Quality of service delivery,

FRIDAY (ETHICS) Utilization of public funds, challenges of
corruption.

16/SEP/2017 SATURDAY REVISION DAY PREVIOUS TOPICS

17/SEP/2017 SUNDAY MINI MOCK Topics covered from Day 41 to Day 50

WEEK 11
18/SEP/2017 GS 2 Development processes and the
MONDAY (POLITY AND development industry- the role of NGOs,
GOVERNANCE) SHGs, various groups and associations,
donors, charities, institutional and other
stakeholders.

19/SEP/2017 51 GS 2 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of

TUESDAY (POLITY AND the population by the Centre and States
GOVERNANCE) and the performance of these schemes;
mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies
constituted for the protection and
betterment of these vulnerable sections.

20/SEP/2017 52 GS 2 Issues relating to development and

WEDNESDAY (POLITY AND management of Social Sector or Services
GOVERNANCE) relating to Health, Education, Human
Resources.
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Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

21/SEP/2017 53 GS 2 Important aspects of governance,

THURSDAY (POLITY AND transparency and accountability, e-
GOVERNANCE) governance- applications, models,
successes, limitations, and potential;
citizens charters, transparency &
accountability and institutional and other
measures.

22/SEP/2017 54 GS 4 Case Studies on all the previous ethics

FRIDAY (ETHICS) topics.

23/SEP/2017 SATURDAY ESSAY

24/SEP/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 12
25/SEP/2017 55 GS 3 Internal Security
(ECO, IS AND
DM)

26/SEP/2017 56 GS 3 Internal Security

(ECO, IS AND
DM)

27/SEP/2017 57 GS 3 International Relations

(ECO, IS AND
DM)

28/SEP/2017 58 GS 3 International Relations

(ECO, IS AND
DM)

29/SEP/2017 59 GS 3 Internal Relations

(ECO, IS AND
DM)

30/SEP/2017 SATURDAY HOLIDAY

01/OCT/2017 SUNDAY HOLIDAY

WEEK 13: FULL MOCKS
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02/OCT/2017 MONDAY ESSAY

03/OCT/2017 TUESDAY FULL MOCK GENERAL STUDIES PAPER I
04/OCT/2017 WEDNESDAY FULL MOCK GENERAL STUDIES PAPER II
05/OCT/2017 THURSDAY FULL MOCK GENERAL STUDIES PAPER III
06/OCT/2017 FRIDAY FULL MOCK GENERAL STUDIES PAPER IV