Started on Jun 27, 2022

UPSC Geography Optional Foundation Course - 2023/24 (June Offline Batch)

Started on Jun 27, 2022

An Intensive learning programme that ensures holistic coverage and understanding of Geography Optional for UPSC-CSE.

  • It provides coverage of all the concepts and topics by India’s Best Faculty for Geography Optional.
  • In-depth study of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for UPSC Geography Optional.
  • Map Practice for India and the World.
  • Complete coverage of Phenomenon and Places in News.

150+

Classes

300+

Hours

5.5

Months

150+

Class Summaries

An Intensive learning programme that ensures holistic coverage and understanding of Geography Optional for UPSC-CSE.

  • It provides coverage of all the concepts and topics by India’s Best Faculty for Geography Optional.
  • In-depth study of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for UPSC Geography Optional.
  • Map Practice for India and the World.
  • Complete coverage of Phenomenon and Places in News.

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Course Schedule

27
Jun
Lecture 1
28
Jun
Lecture 2

29
Jun
Formation of Earth
28
Jun
Minerals and Types of Rocks
29
Jun
Crust Composition & Important landforms

30
Jun
Physical Conditions of the Earth’s Interior

01
Jul
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics - 1
02
Jul
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics - 2
04
Jul
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics - 3
05
Jul
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics - 4

06
Jul
Older Views on Mountain Building
07
Jul
Recent Views on Mountain Building

08
Jul
Older Views on Isostasy
09
Jul
Recent Views on Isostasy

11
Jul
Origin and Evolution of Earth's Crust

12
Jul
Fundamentals and Application of Geomagnetism

13
Jul
Concepts of Geomorphic Cycles and Landscape Development - 1
14
Jul
Concepts of Geomorphic Cycles and Landscape Development - 2
15
Jul
Concepts of Geomorphic Cycles and Landscape Development - 3
16
Jul
Concepts of Geomorphic Cycles and Landscape Development - 4

18
Jul
Denudation Chronology and Erosional Surface

19
Jul
Channel Morphology

20
Jul
Applied Geomorphology

21
Jul
Glacier and Peri Glacial Landscape
22
Jul
Karst Landscape, Desert Landscape, Coastal Landscape

23
Jul
Basics of Atmosphere, Heat Budget
25
Jul
Temperature Belts & Isotherm Patterns of the World
26
Jul
Atmospheric Circulation Models
27
Jul
Pressure Belts of the world

28
Jul
Atmospheric Circulation: Surface and Aloft winds
29
Jul
Local Winds, Humidity, Atmospheric Stability and Instability
30
Jul
Types and Distribution of Precipitation

01
Aug
Air masses and Frontogenesis
02
Aug
Temperate and Tropical Cyclones

03
Aug
Koppen’s & Thornthwaite’s Classification of World Climates
04
Aug
Trewartha’s Classification of World Climates

05
Aug
Global Climate Change

06
Aug
Bottom Topography of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean - 1
08
Aug
Bottom Topography of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean - 2

09
Aug
Temperature and Salinity of the Oceans

10
Aug
Ocean Waves, Currents and Tides

11
Aug
Coral Reef and Coral Bleaching

12
Aug
Ocean Deposits and Marine Resources: Biotic, Mineral and Energy Resource

13
Aug
Heat Budget and Salt Budget

16
Aug
Laws of Seas and Marine Pollution

17
Aug
Sea Level Changes

18
Aug
Genesis of Soil
20
Aug
Classification and Distribution of Soils & Soil Profile

22
Aug
Factors Influencing World Distribution of Plants and Animals
23
Aug
Factors Influencing World Distribution of Plants and Animals; Biogeographical Realms
24
Aug
Biogeographical Realms
25
Aug
Biomes, Agro Forestry and Social Forestry, Gene Pool Centers

26
Aug
Basics of Ecology, Ecosystem Principles and Human Ecological Adaptations

27
Aug
Geological History and Triple Tectonic Division of India - 1

31
Aug
Monsoons - 1
01
Sep
Monsoons - 2
02
Sep
Monsoons - 3
03
Sep
Climate Disasters and Extreme Events
05
Sep
Climatic Classification

06
Sep
Water Resources-Rivers and Ground Water - 1
07
Sep
Water Resources-Rivers and Ground Water - 2

08
Sep
Ancient Antiquity, Pre-Classical, Classical and Modern Phases

09
Sep
Contributions of Varenius and Kant, Humboldt , Ritter

10
Sep
Physical Vs Human
12
Sep
Determinism Vs Possibilism & Stop-Go Determinism

13
Sep
Areal Differentiation and QR

14
Sep
Contributions and Applications and Backlash

15
Sep
Behavioral Approach and Influence of Cognitive Sciences

16
Sep
Radical Approaches

17
Sep
Environmentalism and Limits to Growth - 1
19
Sep
Environmentalism and Limits to Growth - 2

20
Sep
Post Modern Geography - 1
21
Sep
Post Modern Geography - 2

22
Sep
Systems Theory
23
Sep
Location Theories - 1
24
Sep
Location Theories - 2
26
Sep
Geopolitical Theory

27
Sep
Frontiers and Boundaries & Types of Boundaries

28
Sep
Concept, Types of Region and Methods of Regionalization, Regional Development Strategies

29
Sep
Growth Pole of Perroux, Rostov's Development Theory

30
Sep
Concept of Development & Disparities/Imbalances - 1
01
Oct
Concept of Development & Disparities/Imbalances - 2

03
Oct
Development Programmes

06
Oct
Evolution of Industries, Locational Factors of Cotton, Jute, Iron and Steel

07
Oct
Locational factors of Industries

08
Oct
Industrial Houses-Complexes, Industrial Policies, SEZ

10
Oct
Growth and Distribution of World Population - 1
11
Oct
Growth and Distribution of World Population - 2

12
Oct
Growth and Distribution of World Population - 3
13
Oct
Population Theories: Concepts, Application - 1
14
Oct
Population Theories: Concepts, Application - 2

15
Oct
Population Theories: Concepts, Application and Growth, Distribution and Density of Population (India)

17
Oct
Growth, Distribution and Density of Population
18
Oct
Demographic Attributes: World Fertility, Literacy Rate, Population Age Structure, Sex Ratio
19
Oct
Demographic Attributes: Mortality Rate and Dependency Rate

20
Oct
Migration: Causes and Consequences

21
Oct
Migration: Earlier Trend, Causes and Consequences
22
Oct
Migration: Recent Trend

26
Oct
Indian Society: Culture, Race, Ethnicity
27
Oct
Race, Language

28
Oct
Cultural Regions and Tribes of India

29
Oct
Tribal Population: Major Tribal Regions

31
Oct
Tribal Population: Tribal Population

01
Nov
World Population Problems and Policies, Population Development

02
Nov
Human Development and Social Capital

03
Nov
Social Capital and Well being, Population as Social Capital
04
Nov
Rural Morphology: Types, Patterns and Morphology
05
Nov
Urban Morphology: Types, Patterns, Models in the World

07
Nov
Urban Morphology: Models in World and India

09
Nov
Sphere of Urban Influence and Rural Urban Fringe - 1

10
Nov
Sphere of Urban Influence and Rural Urban Fringe - 2

11
Nov
Urban Agglomeration
12
Nov
Functional Classification of Towns - 1
14
Nov
Functional Classification of Towns - 2

15
Nov
Functional Classification of Towns - 3

16
Nov
Urban Sprawl and Slums

17
Nov
Town Planning

18
Nov
Characteristics of Agriculture, Crop Types of India

19
Nov
Green Revolution
21
Nov
Green Revolution and Blue Revolution
22
Nov
Blue Revolution and White Revolution

23
Nov
Concept of Agricultural Productivity and Intensity

24
Nov
Agricultural Productivity and Cropping Intensity
25
Nov
Agriculture Typology: Whittlesey's Classification
26
Nov
Crop Combination: Weaver's Scheme, Modification of Coppock and Doi
28
Nov
Agro-Climatic Zones and Ecological Zones

29
Nov
Land Related Concepts

30
Nov
Irrigation, Seeds, Fertilizer and Power

26
Jun
Lecture 1

Key Highlights

Live Interactive Classes by Best-in-Class Faculties
Live Interactive Classes by Best-in-Class Faculties
Handwritten Notes with Concept Interlinking
Handwritten Notes with Concept Interlinking
Exclusive Telegram channels for Mentorship Support
Exclusive Telegram channels for Mentorship Support
Most relevant topics would be covered based on PYPs
Most relevant topics would be covered based on PYPs

About the Faculty

Dimple Nankani
Dimple Nankani

Dimple Nankani is presently associated with Edukemy as a faculty of Current Affairs and Environment. Over the past year, she has been mentoring UPSC aspirants in the domains of Geography, Mapping...

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Shabbir Bashir
Shabbir Bashir

Shabbir A Bashir is one of the co-founders of Edukemy and industry’s most lauded professor in UPSC preparation. He has been in the industry for over 18 years, guiding aspirants with his immense...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Geography as an optional can be bit technical and tricky, but when mastered, it is one of the most scoring subjects in UPSC CSE Mains.

 

Edukemy’s Foundational Course for Geography Optional starts with the basics and thus is ideal for students from any background or at any stage of their preparation. Additionally, it will be of great help for UPSC Mains - GS Paper 1, Certain Sections of GS paper 3, and UPSC CSE prelims.

 

It would help students understand static and dynamic concepts with in-depth understanding, under the mentorship of our best faculties on board.

 

We shape civil servants out of aspirants!

 

This programme is ideal for all UPSC CSE 2023/24 aspirants who plan to take Geography as their Optional Subject for Mains.

  • 300+ hours of Intensive Learning Programme.
  • 150+ sessions spread over a duration of 5.5 months.
  • Added Recorded Videos Section for Conceptual Clarity.
  • Class commencement date: 27th June 2022.
  • Class Timing: 12-2 pm (Monday - Saturday).

  • Foundation course for Geography Optional covers the complete Geography Optional Syllabus in a holistic and balanced manner.
  • Exclusive recorded videos covering places in news, mapping of India and world.
  • Effective teaching-learning process with spot doubt clearance by the faculty.
  • The programme will cover in depth study of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for UPSC Geography Optional.

  • The programme will be handled by India’s Best faculty for Geography – Shabbir Sir & Dimple Mam.
  • Students have the choice to ask doubts, and interact with the faculty in real time. This enhances class engagement and retainability of the key concepts.
  • Peer interaction and discussion platforms ensure that you stay connected to other aspirants and remain in a mind simulating and competitive environment throughout your preparation.
  • Our subject experts and faculties are also involved in curating and overviewing all the contents and tests, to ensure quality and coherence with UPSC CSE exam.
  • Our handout and study-materials include hand-written notes with proper flow charts, diagrams, data, and links to help better learning.
  • Development of analytical skills through spontaneous interaction in classes & mentoring the students on the test feedback.
  • Well crafted pedagogy as per the changing trends of the examination, course topics would be covered as per their relevance and importance.

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