GS Foundation Program Overview

Introduction

• Welcome to Level Up IAS
• GS Foundation program June Batch
• Introduction by [Speaker's Name]

About the Program

• Comprehensive GS Foundation program
• Covers entire preparation except optional classes
• Prelims tests, Mains tests, mentorship fully handled

Key Features

• Entire preparation responsibility of the institute
• Two subjects at a time
• Initial subjects: History and Geography for 10 weeks
• Classes: 6 days a week, 3 classes for each subject
• Complete syllabus by February
• Extra classes start in October
• Regular current affairs classes till Mains and interview

Schedule and Tests

• Classes: Monday to Saturday, Current affairs on Saturday and Sunday
• Starting on 29th June, current affairs classes at 5 PM
• Weekly tests (objective and subjective) starting 7th July
• Tests evaluated and feedback provided
• Emphasis on regular revision

Revision Strategy

• Daily revision: 2.5 hours of class time + 2.5 hours of self-study
• Weekly and monthly tests for continuous assessment
• Quarterly and half-yearly tests

Teachers and Subjects

• [Teacher’s Name] for GS3 and current affairs
• Nikhil Sir for History
• Other faculties: Gautam Sir, Dimple Ma’am (Geography), Babu Sir (Polity and Governance), ... etc.

Administration & Resources

• No promotion of results from free test series; only foundation/Mains program results
• Flexible learning modes: both offline and online
• Regular mentorship; 20 students per mentor
• Availability of printed notes before classes
• Regular evaluations and access to Mains test series

Additional Announcements

• Address change: New building on PSA Road, in front of metro pillar 128
• LMS Portal allows multiple viewings of online videos

First History Class: Understanding Modern Indian History

Introduction by Nikhil Sir

• Nature of history: study of change, not just past
• History shapes identity, worldview
• Rewriting of history based on contemporary concerns

Importance in Syllabus

• Prelims: approx. 15-18 questions
• Mains: Part of GS1 (6-7 questions)
• Integration with other subjects: polity, governance, international relations

Definition and Scope

• History: study of change and continuity
• Modern history: defined by characteristics like progress, rationality, secularism
• Different interpretations and focus areas over time

Sources

• Types of sources: inscriptions, artifacts, coins, literature
• Authenticity and corroboration of sources
• Craft of historian: analyzing and connecting facts

Phases of Colonial India

• European powers and their arrival
• Mercantile phase: British reliance on Indian goods, pre-industrial economic model
• Industrial phase: shift to raw material export and British goods market
• Financial phase: British financial investment in India

Indian Response and Resistance

• Indigenous resistance movements
• Early nationalist response
• Socio-religious reforms
• Evolution from resistance to organized political movements

Study Approach and Resources

• Recommended readings: Old NCERTs for basic understanding
• Regular provision of handouts and notes
• Emphasis on analyzing past UPSC questions and vertical study approach

Final Words

• Detailed handouts and structured revision aids
• Building a logical understanding of history, not just factual memorization

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