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TEST NAME / TEST TOPICS

ET-01

Vetrii’s Eligibility Test - 01

Answer Writing Method Test for 75 Marks (EVALUATION BY DIRECTOR OF VETRII IAS STUDY CIRCLE)

Material Distribution for Test - 01

ET-02

Vetrii’s Eligibility Test - 02

Answer Writing Method Test for 150 Marks (EVALUATION BY DIRECTOR OF VETRII IAS STUDY CIRCLE)

Material Distribution for Test - 02

LEVEL - 1 (Direct Questions)

01

MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA & CULTURE

Material Distribution for Test - 03

02

SOCIAL ISSUES IN INDIA & TAMILNADU

Material Distribution for Test - 04

03

INDIAN POLITY & EMERGING POLITICAL TRENDS ACROSS THE WORLD AFFECTING INDIA

Material Distribution for Test - 06

04

INDIAN ECONOMY - Current economic trends & impact of global economy on india

Material Distribution for Test - 07

05

REVISION TEST - 1

Portion (Test No. 1 to 4)

Material Distribution for Test - 08

LEVEL - 2 (Analytical Questions)

06

MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA & CULTURE - 1 : Advent of European invasion - Expansion and consolidation of British rule - Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors - Early uprising against British rule - 1857 Revolt. Socio religious reform movements - National renaissance – Indian national congress (1885–1916) - Growth of Militant Movements. (1917– 1947) Different mode of agitations - Era of different act & Pacts - Second world war & final phase struggle - Communalism led to partition.

Current Affairs : November 2021.

Aptitude : Percentage.

Material Distribution for Test - 09

07

SOCIAL ISSUES - 1 : Population Explosion - Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu - Child Abuse & Child Labour - Poverty - Rural and Urban Sanitation – Illiteracy. Women Empowerment - Role of the Government in Women Empowerment - Social injustice to Women - Domestic violence, Dowry menace, Sexual assault - Role of women and women’s organisations. Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Central and State governments and their performance.

Current Affairs : December 2021.

Aptitude : Highest Common Factor (HCF).

Material Distribution for Test - 11

08

MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA & CULTURE - 2 : Emergence of national leaders, Gandhi, Tagore, Nehru, Netaji, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Ambedkar and Patel - India since independence

• Characteristics of Indian culture - Unity in diversity - Race, Language, Religion Custom - India : A secular state - Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Bharathiar, VOC, Subramania Siva, Rajaji, Periyar and others - Political parties and welfare schemes - Latest diary of events: National and International - National symbols- Eminent personalities & places in news - Sports & Games - Books & Authors
• Awards & Honours - Cultural panorama - Latest historical events - Latest terminology - Appointments - who is who?

Current Affairs : January 2022.

Aptitude : Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).

Material Distribution for Test - 12

09

SOCIAL ISSUES - 2 : Social changes in India - Urbanization and its impact on the society – Problems and remedies - Impact of violence on Society – Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence - Regional Disparities - Problems of Minorities - Human Rights issues. Education – Linkage between Education and Social Development - Community Development Programmes - Employment Guarantee Schemes - Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development - Role of NGO’s in Social Welfare – Government Policy on Health. Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Central and State governments and their performance.

Current Affairs : February 2022.

Aptitude : Ratio and Proportion.

Material Distribution for Test - 13

10

REVISION TEST - 2

Portion (Test No. 6 to 9)

Material Distribution for Test - 14

11

INDIAN POLITY - 1 : Constitution of India: Historical background - Making of the Indian Constitution - Preamble - Salient features of the Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties - Directive Principles of State Policy - Schedules to the Indian Constitution. Federalism in India: Centre - State Relations - Centre - State Administrative Relations - Centre - State Legislative Relations and Centre - State Financial Relations. Union Executive: President, Vice - President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India. Union Legislature: Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - Composition, Powers, Functions and Legislative procedures. State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister - Speaker and Council of Ministers, Advocate General of the State. State Legislature: State Legislative Assembly - Organization, Powers and Functions.

Current Affairs : March 2022.

Aptitude : Simple Interest.

Material Distribution for Test - 16

12

INDIAN ECONOMY - 1 : Features of Indian Economy – Demographical profile of India – National Income – Capital formation - NEP (New Economic Policy) - Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land reforms – New Agricultural - Strategy – Green Revolution – Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security– Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural credit & indebtedness – WTO & Agriculture. Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of taxation – GST – Public expenditure

– Public debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Policy. Industry - Growth - Policy – Role of public sector and disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs – MSMEs – Make in India. Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs - Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI & Autonomy. India’s Foreign Trade – BOP, EXIM Policy, FOREX Market, FDI; Globalization & its impact – Global economic crisis & impact on Indian economy.

Current Affairs : April 2022.

Aptitude : Compound Interest.

Material Distribution for Test - 17

13

INDIAN POLITY - 2 : Union Judiciary: Structure, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court - Judicial Review - Latest Verdicts. State Judiciary: Organisation, Powers and Functions of High Courts, District Courts and Subordinate Courts. Local Government: Historical Development - Features and working of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. Union Territories: Evolution of States and Union Territories - Administration of Union Territories. Special Status to Jammu & Kashmir: Article 370 - Civil Services in India: Historical background - Classification of Civil Services – Recruitment & Training of Civil Servants. State Services: Classification of State Services and Recruitment. Official Language: Constitutional provision - Official Language Act, VIIIth Schedule to the Constitution. Amendments: Major Amendments to the Indian Constitution. Political Parties: National & Regional parties, Pressure Groups, Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their role. Issue Areas in Indian Administration: Corruption in India - Anti-Corruption Measures - CVC - Lok Adalats - Ombudsman - RTI Act - Minister - Secretary Relationship - Generalist Vs. Specialist controversy. Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies - Composition, Powers and Functions. Profile of States - Defence, National Security and Terrorism - World Organisations - Pacts and Summits. India’s Foreign Policy: Foreign Affairs with Special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region - Security and defence related issues - Nuclear Policy - Issues and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and to the World.

Current Affairs : May 2022.

Aptitude : Area.

Material Distribution for Test - 18

14

INDIAN ECONOMY - 2 : NITI Aayog – National Development Council. Infrastructure in India

• Transport System - Energy – Power – Communication - Social Infrastructure - Science & Technology - R&D. Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA – New Welfare programmes for rural poverty – Unemployment
• Inflation – targeting – Sustainable economic growth – Gender issues. International Agencies – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank - BRICS - SAARC - ASEAN. Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s economic growth – Demographic profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Industry & entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems – Social Infrastructure – SHGs & Rural Women empowerment – Rural poverty & unemployment
• Environmental issues – Regional economic disparities – Local Government - Recent government welfare programmes.

Current Affairs : June 2022.

Aptitude : Volume.

Material Distribution for Test - 19

REVISION TEST - 3

Portion (Test No. 11 to 14)

Material Distribution for Test - 21

LEVEL - 1 (Direct Questions)

16

SCIENCE & TECH

Material Distribution for Test - 22

17

TAMIL SOCIETY

Material Distribution for Test - 23

18

GEOGRAPHY

Material Distribution for Test - 24

19

ENVIRONMENT & BIODIVERSITY

Material Distribution for Test - 26

20

REVISION TEST - 4

Portion (Test No. 16 to 19)

Material Distribution for Test - 27

LEVEL - 2 (Analytical Questions)

21

SCIENCE & TECH - 1 : Science & Technology – Role, Achievements and Developments - Their applications and effects in everyday life – Energy – Conventional and Non-conventional - Self-sufficiency – Oil exploration – Defence Research Organizations and other science & technology institutions - Ocean Research and Development - Role and Functions. Advancements in the fields of IT., Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology – Mobile Communication - Remote sensing and its benefits.

Current Affairs : July 2022.

Aptitude : Time and Work.

Material Distribution for Test - 28

22

TAMIL SOCIETY - 1 : Origin and expansion. Art and Culture : Literature, Music, Film, Drama, Architecture, Sculpture, Paintings and Folk Arts. Socio-economic history of Tamil Nadu from Sangam age to till date.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : August 2022.

Aptitude : Probability.

Material Distribution for Test - 29

23

SCIENCE & TECH - 2 : Health and hygiene - Human diseases - Prevention and remedies - Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases - Genetic Engineering - Organ transplantation - Stem cell Technology - Medical Tourism - Advancements in Horticulture & Agriculture. Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science & Technology. Latest inventions in science & technology.

Current Affairs : September 2022.

Aptitude : Compilation and Presentation of Data - Tables.

Material Distribution for Test - 32

24

TAMIL SOCIETY - 2 : Growth of Rationalist, Dravidian movements in Tamil Nadu - Their role in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu. Social and cultural life of contemporary Tamils : Caste, Religion, Women, Politics, Education, Economy, Trade and relationship with other countries. Tamil and other Disciplines: Mass Media, Computer etc.

Current Affairs : October 2022.

Aptitude : Compilation and Presentation of Data & Graphs.

25

REVISION TEST - 5 : Portion (Test No. 21 to 24)

26

GEOGRAPHY - 1 : Location - Physical features - Major Rivers - Weather & Climate - Monsoon, Rainfall - Natural resources:- Soil, Water, Forest, Minerals and Wild life - Agricultural pattern – Livestock - Fisheries

Current Affairs : November 2022.

Aptitude : Compilation and Presentation of Data & Diagrams.

27

ENVIRONMENT - 1 : Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem – Ecological succession

- Biodiversity conservation: Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India Biodiversity : Significance and Threats – In-situ and Ex-situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution and control strategies – Solid and Hazardous waste management - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance – Environmental Auditing.

Current Affairs : December 2022.

Aptitude : Communications - Application of ICT.

28

GEOGRAPHY - 2 : Industries; Major industries - Growth and Development - Social-Cultural geography -Population : Growth, Density and Distribution - Racial, linguistic and major tribes. Oceanography - Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. Basics of Geo-spatial Technology: Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Map: Geographical landmarks - India and its neighbours.

Current Affairs : January 2023.

Aptitude : Decision Making and Problem Solving.

29

ENVIRONMENT - 2 : Climate Change: Global Environmental Issues and Management – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu and India – Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Environmental Sustainability. Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario - Natural calamities and Disaster Management – Environmental Health and Sanitation.

Current Affairs : February 2023.

Aptitude : Basics in Computers / Computer Terminology.

30

REVISION TEST - 6 : Portion (Test No. 26 to 29)

31

REVISION TEST - 7 : FULL APTITUDE

32

REVISION TEST - 8 : CURRENT AFFAIRS (January 2022 – February 2023)

LEVEL - 3 (High Level Analytical Questions)

33

Paper - 1:

Modern History of India & Culture - 1 +

Aptitude (Portion : Revision 1 & 2)

39

Paper - 2:

Tamil Society

& Tamil Eligibility Test - 4

34

Paper - 1:

Social Issues +

Aptitude (Portion : Revision 3 & 4) & Tamil Eligibility Test - 1

40

Paper - 2:

Indian Polity - 2

35

Paper - 1:

General Aptitude and Mental Ability & Tamil Eligibility Test - 2

41

Paper - 3:

Indian Economy - 1

36

Paper - 1:

Modern History of India & Culture - 2

+ Aptitude (Portion : Full)

42

Paper - 3:

Geography

& Tamil Eligibility Test - 5

37

Paper - 2:

Indian Polity - 1

43

Paper - 3:

Environment

38

Paper - 2:

Science and Tech

& Tamil Eligibility Test - 3

44

Paper - 3:

Indian Economy - 2

MODEL TEST

45

MODEL TEST - 1 (PAPER - I)

48

MODEL TEST - 2 (PAPER - I)

46

MODEL TEST - 1 (PAPER - II)

49

MODEL TEST - 2 (PAPER - II)

47

MODEL TEST - 1 (PAPER - III)

50

MODEL TEST - 2 (PAPER - III)