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AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTE UNIQUE IAS STUDY CIRCLE I N D I A ’ S P R E M I E R I N S T I T U T E SINCE 1990 ALL INDIA S GENERAL STUDIESA UPSC PRELIMS I TEST SERIESE U QUnique IAS Study circle I India's Premier Institute. Central India's first ISO 9001 - 2015 certified IAS N Institute since - 1990. U AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTE UNIQUE IAS STUDYCIRCLE I N D I A ’ S P R E M I E R I N S T I T U T E SINCE 1990 IAS U NIQUE IAS STUDY CIRCLE ALL INDIA GENERAL STUDIES UPSC PRELIMS TEST SERIES www.uniqueias.o rg English/ Hindi Medium 20 TESTS: 13 MODULE WISE TESTS + 5 CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST S + 2 FULL LENGTH GRAND TEST A (Expert Support via: Email interactions) I Program objectives: The Test Series simulates the pattern which is followe d for MPPSC. The level of the paper is likely higher in order to give a competitive edge to the aspirants, and provides complete result analysis along with solutions to dificult questions. Other than simulating Ethe exam pattern, it helps students identify improvement areas and plan studies accordingly. At our end we make sure that the test paper is statistically and dynamically analyzed. U Approach and strategy: Our objectiveQ is to help students to develop speed, accuracy and capability to answer all types of questions. Our test platform gives an exhaustive self analysis whereby students can identify their weak and strong areas. In addition to thIis, students can compare their performance with the peers and toppers as well. It is a real-time practice platform for MPPSC aspirants that prepare them well to face the actual examination and also enhances their examNination temperament. Our test series meant to transform student's potential to his success. NumberU of Mock tests: 20 TESTS: 13 SUBJECT WISE TESTS + 5 CURRENT AFFAIRS TESTS + 2 FULL LENGTH TESTS Fees: Rs. 4000/- (Four Thousand only) (For online students it will be complimentary ) Nature: Flexible, DATE OF TEST: Commencement of the test will be programmed as per the given schedule; Aspirants can postpone but cannot prepone the tests. Additional you will get: • Login ID and password for performance analysis of aspirants (Innovative and intensive and interactive assessment system which will include TEST ANALYSIS) • 20 Test papers & Answer explanations. • Intensive analysis of test papers based on dificulty level & nature of questions. • Expert support via Email interactions. DISCLAIMER: • UNIQUE IAS STUDY CIRCLE is for the individuals only, In case the aspirants is found involved into any copyright violations of UNIQUE IAS STUDY CIRCLE, the test series of the aspirant will be cancelled immediately. • Fee once paid is non- refundable and non- transferrable in all cases. • UNIQUE IAS STUDY CIRCLE reserves all rights regarding admission. • UNIQUE IAS STUDY CIRCLE reserves all the rights regarding any changes in test series/ test writing days, timing, etc. (If need so arises) PAYMENT OPTIONS DETAILS OF THE ACCOUNT FOR ONLINE/ OFFLINE TRANSACTIONS Name OF THE BANK: ICICI Bank A/c Holder’s Name: Saarth Marwaha S/B A/c No. : 028301528771 IFSC Code: ICIC0000283 For query related with online courses: [email protected] ALL INDIA GENERAL STUDIES UPSC PRELIMS TEST SERIES S. NOS. SUBJECTS FLEXI PLAN 01. ENVIRONMENT 02. BIODIVERSITY 03. CURRENT AFFAIR 04. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUION & AFFAIR 05. NATIONAL AFFAIR 06. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 07. ANCIENT & MEDIVAL HISORY 08. MODERN HISTORY Students 09. CURRENT AFFAIR can 10. INDIAN POLITY ( CENTRAL, EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATURE & INDIAN JUDICIARY) attempt 11. INDIAN POLITY ( STATE ADMINISTRATIONS, LEGISLATURE, IMPORTANT COMMISIONS, ELECTIONS, LSG, TERMINOLOGY) 12. any module CURRENT AFFAIR 13. FUNDAMENTAL OF GEOGRAPHY & WORLD whenever GEOGRAPHY 14. INDIAN GEOGRAPHY they want 15. CURRENT AFFAIR 16. INDIAN ECONOMICS (PLANS, AGRICULTURE, STOCK EXCHANGE, BANKS, PUBLIC FINANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT) 17. INDIAN ECONOMICS (INDUSTRIALIZATION, FOREIGN TRADE, NATIONAL INCOME, POVERTY, ENERGY, MISCELLANEOUS, ECONOMIC TERMINOLOGY) 18. CURRENT AFFAIR 19. GRAND TEST PAPER - 1 20. GRAND TEST PAPER- 2 NOTE:- DETAILED SYLLABUS IS MENTIONED BELOW THE PAYMENT DETAILS UNIQUE IAS STUDY CIRCLE INDIA’S PREMIER INSTITUTE AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTE B-5, IV FLOOR, PLATIUM PLAZA BHOPAL (M.P), PIN – 462003 PH N0 – 0755- 4055002, MOBILE NO- 9827239801 WEBSITE- www.uniqueias.org ALL INDIA GENERAL STUDIES UPSC PRELIMS TEST SERIES Economics (Plans, Agriculture, Stock Exchange, Banks, People Finance, Unemployment ) Economics (Plans, Agriculture, Stock Exchange, Banks, People Finance, Unemployment ) consists of Indian Economy 1.Plans In Indian & Economic Development- Strategies for planning, Mixed Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Imperative Planning, Imperative and indicative planning, From Q.P.L. to L.P.G.-Liberalization, Inclusive growth , Planning in India,Various Five year Plan, 1st Five year Plan 1951-1956, 2nd Five year Plan 1956-1961, 3rd Five year Plan 1961-1966, 1966, 68, 69, 4th Five year Plan 1969-1974, 5th Five year Plan 1974-1977, Rolling Plan – 1978/ 1979/1980, 6th Five year Plan 1980-85, 7th Five year Plan 1985-90, 8th Five year Plan 1992-97, 9th Five year Plan 1997-2002, 10th Five year Plan 2002-07, 11th Five year Plan Ist April 2007 – 31 March 2012, 12th Five Year Plan India, Sectoral Growth Rates – for Twelfth Plan, NITI Aayog (policy), States' role, Member secretary, Part-time members, 5 key changes Niti Aayog has made, A new planning timeline, Unshackling agriculture, Preparing for second Green Revolution, Cashless transactions, Improving health, education and access to water, NITI &Google, Crop yield prediction model, Aspirational districts programme, Criticisms of NITI Aayog, Overall weakness of the planning, 2017 Human Development Index, MDGs to SDGs: Top 10 Differences,National Manufacturing Investment Zones(NMIZ)…etc. 2-Agriculture- Impact (Role) of agriculture on Indian economy, Cooperatives In India, Types of Cooperatives, Co-Operation And Community Projects, Industrial Co-Operatives, Urban Co-Operatives, PROBLEMS OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE, Inequality in Land Distribution, Poor Farming Techniques & Agricultural Practices, Inadequate Use of Inputs, Inadequate Irrigation Facilities, Absence of Crop Rotation, Lack of Organized Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Indebtedness, Agro climatic zone, Agro-climatic regions by the Planning Commission, Indian Agriculture Policy – 2000 & thereafter, The RIDF( Grameen Adhosaranchna Vikas Kosh), SIZE OF HOLDING (Farmer Category) in india, Contract farming, Agro techniques, Mixed cropping, Multiple-cropping, Double cropping or triple cropping, Relay cropping (Rilē phasala), Rotten cropping (Saṛē phasala), Mixed farming, Inter cropping (Iṇṭara phasala), Cropping pattern (Phasala pad'dhati), Green – Revolution in India, Reasons for Green Revolution, Effects of Green Revolution, Shortcomings, Second Green Revolution:, Major Agriculture crops in India, Indian Oilseeds And Produce Export Promotion Council, Major plantation crops are as follows, SPICES BOARD, Multi faceted activities, Family food basket, Various revolution in India, White Revolution, Research & Development for white Revolution, In India, the dairy related animal husbandry is as follows, Problems of operation flood / W.R, Tofu, “Mink", Beekeeping, Propolis, Fish production, Camel Research Farm, The Central Avian Research Institute of India (CARI), The Sheep Research Center (Mannavanur), Highest Fat Milk Consumed By Humans, Highest Fat Milks, Human Breast Milk Comparison, SERICULTURE INDUSTRY AND ITS POTENTIAL IN INDIA, Land reforms in India, Need of land reforms or historical perspective, Advantages of Land-Reforms, Shortcomings of Land reforms, Conclusion, Agricultural – Finance, Types of Agro-Finance :- Following types, Major Institutional finances in India, Functions, NABARD has started ‘Kisan Credit Card Scheme’, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Fund for agriculture credit – 2004, National agri-insurance scheme – 2000,Farm Income insurance Scheme:- 2004, Varsha Beema Yojna – 2004, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, Highlights of the scheme are, The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), New Delhi, FSSAI has following functions, FSSAI BAN ON Maggie on monosodium glutamate (MSG),AGRICULTURAL MARKETING, Present Constraints in the System, Grading and Standardisation: AGMARK, FPO mark, TRIFED, Irrigation, Types Of Irrigation, Underground Water Resources., Fertigation, Sub-surface Irrigation, Micro-irrigation (IAS-2011), Food Subsidy, Macro Management of Agriculture, Food Management in India, Organic Farming, Fertilizers, Types of Fertilizers, The National Food Security Act (Right to Food Act)–2013, Public Distribution System (PDS), Leakage and Diversion in PDS, Central Warehousing Corporation, Commission for Agricultural Costs 1 UNIQUE IAS STUDY CIRCLE INDIA’S PREMIER INSTITUTE AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTE B-5, IV FLOOR, PLATIUM PLAZA BHOPAL (M.P), PIN – 462003 PH N0 – 0755- 4055002, MOBILE NO- 9827239801 WEBSITE- www.uniqueias.org GENERAL STUDIES PRELIMS CUM MAINS ONLINE CLASSROOM COURSE and Prices (CACP),Kisan Call Centres, Seed Sector, Seed Crop Insurance, 'Secondary Agriculture', Superfood, Etymology, Use of the term, Health effects, Dangers, Traditional health foods, The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, Drought-prone (CSE-1998), TYPES OF DROUGHT, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.(IAS), Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices. (IAS), Farm Subsidies, Types of Farm Subsidies, CRITICISM, Reform in Subsidies, Doha round of negotiation,Trade Facilitation
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