Course Duration:3 Months

Marks-200
Question Type-Objective type (Multiple Choice questions)

Duration-2hrs
Negative Marking- For every 3 wrong answers, 1 right answer will be deducted.

1.Current events of national and international importance.

2. History of India and Indian National Movement.

3.Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.

4.Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

5.Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.

6.General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.

7.General Science.

This course is designed for people who wish to write the exam. Though the questions are of degree level, a strong understanding of basic concepts is required.The course assumes a graduate degree in technical or non-technical fields.

At preparatory level, the course provides a comprehensive coverage of current events which substantially reduces the paper/magazine reading time.

For professionals who are working and preparing for the exam, this course aims to provide a deeper understanding and sharper intuitions about what is possible, what is not, and which methods to consider in what contexts.

At the managerial level, the course provides the vision and understanding of the many opportunities, costs, and likely performance hurdles in answering the questions, especially as they pertain to large amounts of similarity of options.

-Able to answer most of the questions in the exam

-Understand broad specifics of the subjects

-Outline key aspects of practical problems that are likely to impact performance

-Be able to write and discuss issues of importance

-See through the process of applying the concepts and methods in practice, foresee likely hurdles and possible remedies

-Understand current trends and opportunities that they bring

Content

Fundamentals: Core concepts, understandings, and tools – 70%

Latest Developments: Recent advances and future trends – 20%

Industry Applications: Linking theory and real-world – 10%

Delivery Methods

Lecture: Delivery of material in a lecture format – 75%

Discussion or Groupwork: Participatory learning – 10%

Labs: Demonstrations, experiments, simulations – 10%

Other: Learning expeditions – 5%

Levels

Introductory: Appropriate for a general audience – 80%

Specialized: Assumes experience in practice area or field – 10%

Other: Personal experience and willingness to actively engage in group works and learning expeditions – 10%

1.Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapa’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

a) Chalukya

b) Chandela

c) Rashtrakuta

d) Vijayanagara

2. Consider the following

Carbon monoxide

Methane

Ozone

Sulphur dioxide

Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

a) 1 and 2 only

b)2,3, and 4 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) 1, 2,3 and 4

3) Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?

a) Article 19

b) Article 21

c) Article 25

d) Article 29

4) Consider the following statements:

Most of India’s external debt is owed by government entities.

All of India’s external debt is denominated in US dollars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

5) Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries?

a) Japan

b) Russia

c) The United Kingdom

d) The United States of America

This program runs 9:00am – 8:00pm Monday through Sunday in different batches. Contact the admin for detailed schedule.

This is a qualifying paper, with a minimum requirement marks of 33%.

Course Duration:3 Months

Marks-200
Question Type-Objective type (Multiple Choice questions)

Duration-2hrs
Negative Marking- For every 3 wrong answers, 1 right answer will be deducted.

1.Comprehension;

2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills;

3.Logical reasoning and analytical ability;

4.Decision making and problem solving;

5.General mental ability;

6.Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level);

This course is designed for people who wish to write the exam. Though the questions are of degree level, a strong understanding of basic concepts is required.The course assumes a graduate degree in technical or non-technical fields .

-Able to answer most of the questions in the exam

-Understand broad specifics of the subjects

-Outline key aspects of practical problems that are likely to impact performance.

-See through the process of applying the concepts and methods in practice, foresee likely hurdles and possible remedies.

-Students with non-technical background can able to appreciate the intent.

-Students with technical background can improve their speed and accuracy.

Content

Fundamentals: Core concepts, understandings, and tools – 85%
Latest Developments: Recent advances and future trends – 10%
Industry Applications: Linking theory and real-world – 5%

Delivery Methods

Lecture: Delivery of material in a lecture format – 75%
Discussion or Groupwork: Participatory learning – 10%
Labs: Demonstrations, experiments, simulations – 10%
Other: Learning expeditions – 5%

Levels

Introductory: Appropriate for a general audience – 85%
Specialized: Assumes experience in practice area or field – 10%
Other: Personal experience and willingness to actively engage in group works and learning expeditions – 5%

1.An 8-digit number 4252746B leaves remainder 0 when divided by 3. How many values of B are possible?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 6

2. Soil, in which nearly all our food grows, is a living resource that takes years to form. Yet it can vanish in minutes. Each year 75 billion tonnes of fertile soil is lost to erosion. That is alarming — and not just for food producers. Soil can trap huge quantities of carbon dioxide in the form of organic carbon and prevent it from escaping into the atmosphere. On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

1. Large scale soil erosion is a major reason for widespread food insecurity in the world.
2. Soil erosion is mainly anthropogenic.
3. Sustainable management of soils helps in combating climate change.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

This program runs 9:00am – 8:00pm Monday through Sunday in different batches. Contact the admin for detailed schedule.