Group-1 Training
By
DR. LAKSHMAIAH IAS STUDY CIRCLE

Course Information

ELIGIBILITY

Educational Qualification:
Aspirants should have completed their Degree (graduation) from the renowned university/ college with the aggregate marks.

Age Limit:
Minimum age requirement is 18 years and maximum 36 years to be eligible for the post. There is relaxation provided by the board on upper age limit to the reserved categories like ST, SC, OBC, PWD & etc.

List of Services

1. Deputy Collector.
2. Deputy Superintendent of Police Category.
3. Dist Backward Classes Welfare Officer including Assistant Director.
4. Commercial Tax Officer.
5. District Tribal Welfare Officer Mandal Parishad Development Officer.
6. Regional Transport Officer.
7. Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
8. District Panchayat Officer.
9. District Social Welfare Officer.
10. Divisional Fire Officer Deputy Superintendent of Jails.
11. Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Assistant Excise.
12. Superintendent, Municipal Commissioner Grade-II.
13. Asst Audit Officer.
14. Assistant Treasury Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
15. Lay Secretary and Treasurer Grade-II.
16. District employment officer
17. PRELIMINARY TEST)

18. STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY

    1. Current Affairs – Regional, National & International.

    2. International Relations and Events.

    3. General Science; India’s Achievements in Science and Technology.

    4. Environmental Issues: Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies.

    5. Economic and Social Development of India.

    6. World Geography, Indian Geography and Geography of Telangana state.

    7. History and Cultural Heritage of India.

    8. Indian Constitution and Polity.

    9. Governance and Public Policy in India.

    10. Policies of Telangana State.

    11. Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana.

    12. Social Exclusion: Rights issues such as Gender, Caste, Tribe, Disability etc. and inclusive policies.

    13. Logical Reasoning: Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation.

    Written Examination (Main)

    General English (Qualifying Test)

    (X CLASS STANDARD, QUALIFYING FOR INTERVIEW)

    1. Spotting Errors – Spelling; Punctuation

    2. Fill in the blanks – Prepositions; Conjunctions; Verb tenses

    3. Re-writing sentences – Active and Passive voice;

    4. Direct & Reported Speech; Usage of Vocabulary

19. 5. Jumbled sentences

    6. Comprehension

    7. Précis Writing

    8. Expansion

    9. Letter Writing

    PAPER-I: GENERAL ESSAY

    (Candidate should write three Essays, selecting one from each Section compulsorily. Each Section contains three Questions. Each Essay carries 50 marks.)

    Section-I

    1. Contemporary Social Issues and Social Problems.

    2. Issues of Economic Growth and Justice.

    Section-II

    1. Dynamics of Indian Politics.

    2. Historical and Cultural Heritage of India.

    Section-III

    1. Developments in Science and Technology.

    2. Education and Human Resource Development.

    PAPER-II: HISTORY, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY

    I. History and Culture of India, with special reference to Modern Period (1757 to 1947 A.D.)

         a) Early Indian Civilizations-Indus and Vedic; Emergence of Religious Movements in the sixth century BC - Jainism and Buddhism; Indo- Greek Art and Architecture – Gandhara, Mathura and Amaravati Schools; Social and Cultural condition under the Mauryan, Satavahanas and Guptas .

         b) Advent of Islam and its impact on Indian Society – Nature and significance of Bhakti and Sufi Movements; Contribution of Kakatiya, and Vijayanagara rulers to Language, Literature, Art and Architecture: the contribution of Delhi Sultans and Mughals to Language, Literature, Art, Architecture and Fine Arts, Monuments; Emergence of Composite Culture in the Deccan and India.

         c) The Establishment of British Colonial Rule in India: Carnatic Wars, Battle of Plassey, Anglo-Mysore, Anglo-Maratha and Anglo-Sikh Wars; Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule: Land Revenue Settlements in British India; -Commercialization of Agriculture; Rise of Landless Agrarian Labor; Famines and Poverty; De-industrialization; Decline of Traditional Crafts; Drain of Wealth; Growth of Trade and Commerce- Economic Transformation of India; Railroads, Transport and Communication Network- Telegraph and Postal Services.

         d) Anti – British uprisings: Tribal and Peasant revolts in the Nineteenth Century-Causes and Consequences of 1857 revolt. Factors responsible for the rise of Indian Nationalism; Rise and Growth of Socio- Religious and Anti-Caste Movements: Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj, Aligarh Movement, Satya Shodak Samaj, Jotiba and Savithribhai Phule, Pandita Ramabai, Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Annie Beasant; Non- Brahmin, Justice and Self-Respect Movements: Periyar, Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar and others.

         e) Three Phases of Indian Freedom Struggle, 1885-1947. The rise and growth of All India Kisan Sabha, Workers and Tribal movements; Issue of Gender and Women’s movement; Growth of Socialist and Communist Movements; Growth of Communalism; Independence and Partition of India.

    II. History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana.

    1. History and culture of Ancient Telangana – Satavahanas, Ikshvakus and Vishnukundins; Rise and growth of Jainism and Buddhism; Socio-Cultural - Conditions- Language, Literature, Art and Architecture.

    2. Medeival Telangana and the emergence of composite culture - Kakatiyas and Velama kingdoms and their contribution to Socio- Cultural Development, Literature, Music, Dance, Art and Architecture; Qutub Shahis and their contribution to Telugu literature, art and architecture. Protest Movements against Kakatiyas and Qutub Shahis- Sammakka Sarakka and Sarvaipapanna.

    3. The Establishment of Asaf Jahi Dynasty – Salar Jung Reforms and Modernization of Telangana; Socio- Economic development under the Nizams – Land Tenures and Social System, Jagirdars, Deshmukhs etc.and Vetti– British Paramountcy and Nizam- Revolt of 1857 in Hyderabad and the role of Turre Baz Khan; Socio- Economic Development during the rule of the sixth and seventh Nizams - Growth of Railways, Transport and Communication System, Establishment of Industries, Educational Institutions – Monuments of Asaf Jahi period.

    4. Socio-Cultural Awaking in Telangana- Andhra Sarasvath Parishat – Literary and Library Movements; Establishment of Nizam Rashtra Andhra Jana Sangham – Andhra Mahasabha – Social Reform Movements -Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj and Adi- Hindu and Dalit Movements, Role of Bhagyareddy Varma- Andhra Mahila Sabha and the growth of Women’s Movement. Role of Hyderabad State Congress and Vandemataram Movement.

    5. Peoples Movement against the Nizam’s Rule – Adivasi revolts – Ramji Gond and Kumaram Bheemu-Telangana Peasants Armed Struggle – Role of Andhra Mahasabha and the Communists –Majlis-Ittehadul- Muslimeen Party, Rajakars and Kasim Razvi – Police Action and the End of Nizam’s Rule – Integration of Hyderabad State into Indian Union.

    III. Geography of India and Telangana.

    1. India – Physical setting, Physiography, Drainage, Climate- Mechanism of Monsoon, effect of El-Nino and La Niño, Rainfall variability- Floods and Drought, Soils, Vegetation and Wildlife-Degradation and Conservation Measures. Major Minerals and Energy Resources- distribution and conservation, Energy Crisis – role of non-conventional energy resources. Marine Resources –Economic significance, EEZ. Water resources – availability, problems of inter – state Water sharing, Conservation Measures.

    2. Agriculture and Irrigation – Major Food and Non-Food crops, Agro Climatic Regions, Green Revolution, recent trends in Agriculture; Major Irrigation Projects and Command Area Development; Industries- Major Industries - Iron and Steel, Cotton Textiles, Cement, Sugar, Automobile, IT, & Food Processing Industries, Localisation Factors, Industrial Corridors & Economic Development; Transportation: Means of Transportation, Role of Road and Rail Network in Economic Development, Highways and Express Highways; Major Ports – changing trends and direction of India’s Trade - role of WTO; Strategic location of India in the Indian Ocean; Population – distribution, growth, Demographic characteristics, Demographic dividend and transition, HDI, Population problems and Policies. Urbanisation process- Spatial pattern, growth of Megacities, problems of Urban Growth and Policies, concept of Smart Cities.

    3. Geographical extent of Hyderabad State and present Telangana State Physical setting, Relief, Climate,Rivers, Soils, Forest cover and Wild life–distribution, depletion and conservation. Minerals andEnergy resources - Coal, Iron and Limestone distribution. Thermal and Hydro Power Projects –Problems and Prospects.

    4. Agriculture- Rainfed/Dry land Agriculture, Drought prone areas and Mitigation Measures. Sourcesof Irrigation: Canals, Tanks and Wells, Depletion of Ground Water and its conservation- Mission Kakatiya. Industries – Cement, Sugar, Pharma, Electronic, Tourism, IT, ITIR, SEZs. Handicrafts and Household Industries and their problems. Road and Rail Network distribution and role in Economic Development. Population - distribution, growth, density, demographic characteristics (sex ratio, age, literacy, etc.,) Tribal Population - distribution, problems of Tribal areas and policies for Tribal Area Development.

    5. Urbanisation in Telangana State, Spatio-temporal changes, Urban Growth and Migration. Evolution and phases of Urban Growth of Hyderabad, transformation from historical to modern cosmopolitan Megapolis, Primacy of Hyderabad in Telangana State, City structure, Industries and Industrial estates, urban infrastructure and transport - ORR and Metro - Problems and Planning - role of GHMC and HUDA (Metropolitan Development Plan – 2031, HMDA), Hyderabad as a Tourist Centre and Global city.

    PAPER –III – INDIAN SOCIETY, CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNANCE

    I. Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements

    1. Indian Society: Salient features, Unity in Diversity; Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe, Religion, Language; Rural – Urban continuum; Multi-culturalism.

    2. Social Exclusion and Vulnerable Groups: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Minorities, Women, Children, Aged and Disabled.

    3. Social Issues: Poverty; Unemployment, Child Labour, Violence against Women; Regionalism; Communalism and Secularism; Corruption; Caste Conflicts, Problems of Agricultural Labour; Urbanization; Development and Displacement; Environmental Degradation; Sustainable Development; Population Explosion; Agrarian Distress; Migration.

    4. (a)Social Issues in Telangana: Vetti; Jogini and Devadasi System; Girl Child; Flourosis; Child Labour; Migrant Labour; Child Marriages.

    (b) Social Movements in Telangana: Social Policies and Programmes in India and Telangana: Policies for Women, Children, Aged and Disabled; Policies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes and Minorities; Environmental Policy; Population Policy; Policy on Education; Policy on Health; Poverty Alleviation Programmes; Welfare Schemes for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Women, Children, Minorities, Aged and Disabled.

    II. Constitution of India.

    1. Evolution of Indian Constitution: Role of the Drafting Committee; Constitutional Philosophy and Preamble; Salient features & Basic Structure; Amendments.

    2. Fundamental Rights: Nature and Scope; Expanding horizons of Fundamental Rights; Enforceability against State and others;Welfare State and Distributive Justice under the Constitution; Directive Principles of State Policy - Rule of Law and Fundamental Duties.

    3. System of Government: Parliamentary system, Central Government: President, Prime Minister & Council of Ministers; Parliament: Powers and Functions; State Government: Governor, Chief Minister & Council of Ministers; Legislature: Powers and Functions, Legislative Privileges.

    4. Judicial System in India: Supreme Court, High Courts & Administrative Tribunals; Subordinate Judiciary; Judicial Review and Judicial Activism; Independence of Judiciary and Judicial Accountability.

    5. Federal system: Centre-State Relations- Issues and Challenges pertaining to the Federal Structure; Local Self-Government 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments for sharing of powers – Panchayat Raj and Municipal Institutions; Resolution of Inter-State disputes with reference to Water Disputes- Challenges of Implementation.

    III. Governance

    1. Governance and Good Governance, E-Governance-Applications and Models; Governance at Union level- Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Central Secretariat, Ministries and Departments; Constitutional Bodies-Finance Commission, Election Commission, Union Public Service Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, National Human Rights Commission, National Commissions for SCs/ST/Minorities and Women; Parliamentary Committees- Estimates Committee, Public Accounts Committee, Committee on Public Undertakings.

    2. Governance at State and District levels-Secretariat and Directorates and their relationships; District Administration-Role of Collector, Institutions of Rural and Urban Governance-Powers and Functions, Systems for delivery of Services; Cooperatives, State Finance Commission; Devolution of Powers and Finances-Issues and Challenges. Development Corporations for SCs, STs, B.Cs, Minorities and Disabled Welfare; Control over Administration-Legislative, Executive and Judicial Control.

    3. Programs, Agencies and Institutions working for the development of Urban and Rural Areas; People Centred Participatory Development; Poverty Alleviation Programmes; Women Empowerment and Inclusive Growth; Rights related to Health, Food Security and Education-Issues and Challenges.

    4. Debates on Development and Development Processes; State and Provision of Services; State and Market; Involvement of Civil Society-Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and NGOs; Self- Help Groups, (SHGs), Charities and Stakeholders, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP); Corporate Social Responsibility.

    5. Ethics and Values of Administration; Neutrality of Civil Services, Committed Bureaucracy, Politician and Civil Servant Relations; Citizen Charters, Gender Sensitization; Transparency and Accountability of Administration; Prevention of Corruption in Administration- Central Vigilance Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation, Lokpal, Lokayuktha, ACB and Consumer Protection Mechanisms; Application and Impact of Right to Information Act-2005; Administrative Reforms.

    PAPER –IV – ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT

    I. Indian Economy and Development.

    1. National Income -Concepts and Measurement of National Income- Nominal and Real Income; Structure and growth of Indian economy – Sectoral trends in National Income of India

    2. Poverty and Unemployment: Concepts of Poverty - Income-based Poverty, non-income Poverty capability approach (Human Poverty Index) , Measurement of Poverty and trends in Poverty; Concepts, estimates and trends of Unemployment.

    3. Money and Banking: Money supply, Structure of Indian Banking and non-banking financial institutions; Reforms in Banking sector; Regulation of credit by RBI