Day Date Paper Subject Syllabus Topics

Day 1 10 Jun 2023 Saturday Art and Culture Architecture of Ancient India, Indo-Islamic Architecture, Indian paintings, Visual Arts
11 Jun 2023 Sunday
Languages and Literatures in India, Bhakti and Sufi Movements, Indian philosophies, Dances, Paintings,
Day 2 12 Jun 2023 Monday Art and Culture Religions, Contemporary topics.
Modern Indian History from Decline of Mughals till British India 1905:
Later mughals, Northern indian during first half of Eighteenth century, Maratha's expansion for supremacy,
Socio-economic Condition of People, European Penetration of India, Uprising against British Pre-1857,
Revolt of 1857, British Policies & Their Impact – Economic, Administrative & Socio-cultural, Socio-cultural
Day 3 13 Jun 2023 Tuesday Modern India Reform Movements, Growth of Nationalism in India (1858-1905)
Modern Indian History from 1905 till 1919: Growth of Militant Nationalism & Revolutionary Activities (1905-
Day 4 14 Jun 2023 Wednesday Modern India 1918)
Indian Freedon Struggle 1919-1947: Beginning of Mass Nationalism (1919-1939), Towards Freedom &
Day 5 15 Jun 2023 Thursday Modern India Partition (1939-1947)
Beginning of Modern Age: "Events from 18th century such as Industrial Revolution, world wars,
Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization, political philosophies like Communism,
Day 6 16 Jun 2023 Friday World History Capitalism, Socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society."
GS-I (17 Days)

National integration, important Political events, and foreign policy, Economic reforms and various social
Day 7 17 Jun 2023 Saturday Post Independence movements including-womens, caste, students, environmental etc
18 Jun 2023 Sunday Essay Test 1 History, Polity, Economy + Philosophical Essays
Day 8 19 Jun 2023 Monday World Physical Geography Salient features of World’s Physical Geography-Geomorphology, Oceanography, Climatology,
Day 9 20 Jun 2023 Tuesday World Physical Geography Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of
Day 10 21 Jun 2023 Wednesday World Physical Geography the world (including India)."
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies
Day 11 22 Jun 2023 Thursday World Physical Geography and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Physiography of India and its geopolitical significance, Drainage System- Various river linking projects, its
Day 12 23 Jun 2023 Friday Indian Geography significance, Climate and factors influencing climate of India
Day 13 24 Jun 2023 Saturday Indian Geography Soils, Natural Vegetation, Forest, Demography, Urbanization.
25 Jun 2023 Sunday
Day 14 26 Jun 2023 Monday Indian Society Salient features of Indian society, Diversity of India,Role of women organisation
Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems
Day 15 27 Jun 2023 Tuesday Indian Society and their remedies
Effects of globalization on Indian society-Effects of globalization on Indian society-What is the meaning of
Day 16 28 Jun 2023 Wednesday Indian Society globalization, Kinds of impact of globalization – economic, political, developmental and socio-cultural
Day 17 29 Jun 2023 Thursday Indian Society Social empowerment, Communalism, Secularism, Regionalism
30 Jun 2023 Friday
Preparation Leave
1 Jul 2023 Saturday
Day 18 2 Jul 2023 Sunday Full Length Test 1 (GS 1) Full Length Test 1 (GS 1)
Indian Polity and Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and
Day 19 3 Jul 2023 Monday Constitution basic structure.
 Day Date Paper Subject Syllabus Topics
Indian Polity and Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal
Day 20 4 Jul 2023 Tuesday Constitution structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of
Indian Polity and the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries Parliament and State Legislatures - structure,
Day 21 5 Jul 2023 Wednesday Constitution functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
Indian Polity and Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the
Day 22 6 Jul 2023 Thursday Constitution Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
Salient features of the Representation of People's Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers,
Indian Polity and functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial
Day 23 7 Jul 2023 Friday Constitution bodies.

GS-II (13 Days)

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their
Governance and Social design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs,
Day 24 8 Jul 2023 Saturday Justice various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
9 Jul 2023 Sunday Essay Test 2 Society, Health, Education + Philosophical Essays
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of
Governance and Social these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of
Day 25 10 Jul 2023 Monday Justice these vulnerable sections
Governance and Social Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education,
Day 26 11 Jul 2023 Tuesday Justice Human Resources. • Issues relating to poverty and hunger
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models,
Governance and Social successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and
Day 27 12 Jul 2023 Wednesday Justice other measures. • Role of civil services in a democracy.
India and its neighborhood- relations.India’s Foreign Policy, Post 1990 Scenario, Global Issues, India–
Day 28 13 Jul 2023 Thursday International Relations SAARC countries
SAARC issues, India's relation with Central Asia, Asia-Pacific regions, Relevant International Organisation
Day 29 14 Jul 2023 Friday International Relations based on their applications.
Day 30 15 Jul 2023 Saturday International Relations India-South East Asia, India- ASEAN Economic Cooperation,Indian Diaspora
India & Europe, India-Russia Bilateral Relationship, The Ukraine Issue, India-USA-China Relations, South
Day 31 16 Jul 2023 Sunday International Relations China Sea Dispute, Indian Ocean
17 Jul 2023 Monday Preparation Leave
Day 32 18 Jul 2023 Tuesday Full Length Test 1 (GS 2) Full Length Test 1 (GS 2)
Indian Economy and Indian Economy and issues relating to planning • Mobilization of resources, growth, development and
Day 33 19 Jul 2023 Wednesday Development employment. • Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Government Budgeting. • Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their
Indian Economy and effects on industrial growth. • Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. • Investment
Day 34 20 Jul 2023 Thursday Development models.
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country • Different types of irrigation and irrigation
Indian Economy and systems storage • Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints • e-
Day 35 21 Jul 2023 Friday Development technology in the aid of farmers
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices • Public Distribution System
Indian Economy and - objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security • Technology
Day 36 22 Jul 2023 Saturday Development missions •
23 Jul 2023 Sunday Essay Test 3 IR, Globalisation, SNT + Philosophical Based
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Indian Economy and Economics of animal-rearing • Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance,
Day 37 24 Jul 2023 Monday Development location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. • Land reforms in India

GS-III (13 Days)

Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of
Day 38 25 Jul 2023 Tuesday Science and Tech Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues
Day 39 26 Jul 2023 Wednesday Science and Tech relating to intellectual property rights.
Introduction to Disaster Management, Disaster Management in India, National Disaster Management Act,
2005, National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009, The National Disaster Management Plan, 2016,
Day 40 27 Jul 2023 Thursday Disaster Management Disaster Management Cycle in India, Miscellaneous Topics
Natural Hazards in India, International Cooperation and Current developments, Global Frameworks for
Day 41 28 Jul 2023 Friday Disaster Management Disaster Risk Reduction, Recent Disaster Management Topics for UPSC
Environment and Basic introduction to Environment, Biodiversity & Conservation Efforts, Climate Change Adaptation &
Day 42 29 Jul 2023 Saturday Biodiversity Mitigation, Environment Urbanization & its Impact, Mining & Environment
30 Jul 2023 Sunday
Environment and Agriculture & Environment, Renewable Energy, Concept of Sustainable Development, Environmental
Day 43 31 Jul 2023 Monday Biodiversity pollution and degradation, Environmental impact assessment
Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Role of external state and non-state actors in
Day 44 1 Aug 2023 Tuesday Internal Security creating challenges to internal security
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 Security
challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism Various
Day 45 2 Aug 2023 Wednesday Internal Security Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
3 Aug 2023 Thursday
4 Aug 2023 Friday Preparation Leave
5 Aug 2023 Saturday
Day 46 6 Aug 2023 Sunday Full Length Test 1 (GS 3) Full Length Test 1 (GS 3)
What is Ethics-Dimensions of Ethics, Essence of Ethics, Approaches of Ethical Study as Indian
Perspective and Western Perspective, Basic concept of ethics morality and value, Ethics in public life, Ethics
Day 47 7 Aug 2023 Monday Ethics and Human Interface in Economic Life, Freedom and Discipline
Ethics- Duties and Rights, Virtue Ethics, Consequences of Ethics in Human Actions, Values and Ethics in
Government, Legislature, Executive and judiciary, Contribution of Family in Value Education, Contribution of
Day 48 8 Aug 2023 Tuesday Ethics and Human Interface Society in Inculcating Values, Role of Educational Institutions in Inculcating values.
Human Values: lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of
Day 49 9 Aug 2023 Wednesday Ethics and Human Interface family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values
Attitude, Aptitude and Attitude: Content, structure and function of attitude, Influence of attitude in thought and behaviour, Influence
Day 50 10 Aug 2023 Thursday Foundational Values of attitude in thought and behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes, Social influence and persuasion
Attitude, Aptitude and
Day 51 11 Aug 2023 Friday Foundational Values Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship,
S-IV (13 Days)

Attitude, Aptitude and

Day 52 12 Aug 2023 Saturday Foundational Values Aptitude and foundational values in relation to tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections.
13 Aug 2023 Sunday
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Day Date Paper Subject Syllabus Topics
Attitude, Aptitude and
Day 53 14 Aug 2023 Monday Foundational Values Nuetrality, Anonymity, Accountability, Contribution towards society.
Day 54 15 Aug 2023 Tuesday Emotional Intelligence Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance
Contributions of Moral
Day 55 16 Aug 2023 Wednesday Thinkers Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World.
Public/Civil Service Values Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and Problems; Ethical Concerns and
and Ethics in Public Dilemmas in Government and Private Institutions; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of
Day 56 17 Aug 2023 Thursday Administration Ethical Guidance;
Public/Civil Service Values Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Accountability and Ethical Governance;
and Ethics in Public Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance; Ethical Issues in International Relations and
Day 57 18 Aug 2023 Friday Administration Funding; Corporate Governance.
Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity;
Day 58 19 Aug 2023 Saturday Probity in Governance Information Sharing and Transparency in Government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics,
Probity in Governance: Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery,
Day 59 20 Aug 2023 Sunday Probity in Governance Utilization of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption.
21 Aug 2023 Monday
Preparation Leave
22 Aug 2023 Tuesday
Day 60 23 Aug 2023 Wednesday Full Length Test 1 (GS 4) Full Length Test 1 (GS 4)
24 Aug 2023 Thursday
25 Aug 2023 Friday
Full Length Tests Preparation Leave
26 Aug 2023 Saturday
27 Aug 2023 Sunday
28 Aug 2023 Monday Essay Test 1 Full Length Test (9:00 am to 12:00 pm)
29 Aug 2023 Tuesday GS Paper 1 + GS Paper 2 Full Length Test (as per UPSC Timings) [Test 1 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ; Test 2 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm]
30 Aug 2023 Wednesday GS Paper 3 + GS Paper 4 Full Length Test (as per UPSC Timings) [Test 1 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ; Test 2 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm]