ECONOMY CAPSULE COURSE for PRELIMS 2025 by
CA Dhananjay Ojha
Indian Economy Course for UPSC Aspirants
(Tailored for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025)
Course Overview
This Indian Economy Course is designed to equip UPSC aspirants with a thorough understanding of the economic concepts, policies, and trends crucial for cracking the Prelims exam. With a focus on conceptual clarity, current issues, and comprehensive syllabus coverage, this course ensures that students are well-prepared to tackle economy-related questions in UPSC CSE Prelims 2025.
1. What You’ll Learn
- Complete Economy Syllabus:
- Static Economy Concepts: GDP, Inflation, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Balance of Payments, etc.
- Current Economic Issues: Analysis of recent developments, government schemes, and global economic trends.
- Union Budget & Economic Survey: Focus on key highlights and their relevance to the Prelims.
- Practice-Oriented Approach:
- Solve Previous Year Questions (PYQs) to understand the exam pattern.
- Advanced, exam-centric questions from Super 600 for added preparation.
- Fast-Paced Learning:
- Structured to cover the vast syllabus efficiently without compromising on conceptual clarity.
2. Course Features
- Live Online Classes:
Participate in interactive live sessions with CA Dhananjay Ojha, accessible from anywhere. - Comprehensive Notes:
- Detailed digital notes (PDF) for all sessions.
- Notes are aligned with the latest UPSC syllabus.
- Doubt-Solving Support:
- Dedicated Telegram Group for doubt resolution.
- Direct guidance from CA Dhananjay Ojha till 25th May 2025.
3. Language of Instruction
- Medium: Hinglish for maximum clarity and precision.
4. Target Audience
- Specially designed for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 aspirants.
- Also beneficial for other exams like RBI, SEBI, NABARD, and State PSCs.
5. Fee Structure
- Course Fee: ₹6000 (including GST)
6. Why Choose This Course?
- Taught by CA Dhananjay Ojha, a trusted and experienced mentor.
- Renowned author of economy-related preparatory material.
- Comprehensive syllabus coverage with a focus on conceptual clarity and current affairs.
- Flexible learning through live sessions.
- Dedicated doubt-clearing support to address all queries.
9. Contact Details
For enrollment and queries:
📞 Helpline: +91 9911020626
✉️ Email: info@civilservicegurukul.com
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Prepare with confidence and clarity. Join the Indian Economy Course to ace UPSC CSE Prelims 2025!
Economy Prelims Course Lecture Plan
Lecture Plan Overview
This unique 30-hour plan is meticulously designed to cover all aspects of Indian Economy for UPSC Prelims, focusing on:
- Conceptual Clarity: Easy-to-understand explanations of static topics like GDP, monetary policy, inflation, etc.
- Current Relevance: Integration of Economic Survey, Union Budget, and latest trends in global and Indian economy.
- PYQ-Based Practice: Direct alignment with previous year question patterns to maximize success rates.
| Class Framework | ||
| SN | Topics & Description | Key Highlights & Why It’s Important for UPSC |
| 1 | Foundations of Indian Macroeconomics | |
| – Understanding Economic Basics: Consumption, Capital Goods, GDP, GNP, and National Income. | – Frequently tested in PYQs to assess understanding of national income concepts and economic growth indicators. | |
| – Real vs Nominal GDP: Base Effect, Per Capita Income. | – Essential for interpreting growth trends, inflation impact, and analyzing economic reports like GDP growth rates. | |
| – Economic Growth vs Development: Human Capital, Productivity, and Capital Formation. | – PYQs often focus on differences between economic growth and development, especially in the context of Human Development Index (HDI), and growth indicators like productivity. | |
| – Inflation Indices: CPI, WPI, GDP Deflator. | – Regularly tested, with direct relevance to the impact of different inflation measures on pricing, policy-making, and economic stability. | |
| – Exchange Rates: Nominal, PPP, Real Exchange Rate. | – Crucial for understanding external trade, foreign investment, and international competitiveness. These topics are regularly covered in UPSC Prelims to assess knowledge of currency exchange and external economics. | |
| 2 | Money, Banking, and Financial Systems | |
| – Money Supply, Circulation, and Monetary Base: Money Creation, RBI Functions. | – PYQs often test knowledge on money creation, money multiplier, and the liquidity management process by the RBI. | |
| – Repo, Reverse Repo, MCLR, Monetary Policy Tools. | – Regular questions on how monetary policies control inflation, stabilize the economy, and influence interest rates. These are frequent topics in the Monetary Policy and Financial Markets sections. | |
| – Basel Norms, Capital Adequacy Ratio, and RBI’s Role. | – Topics related to banking reforms, capital adequacy ratios, and RBI regulations are key areas often tested to assess banking resilience and its regulatory role in the economy. | |
| – FDI, FPI, ECB, Masala Bonds, ADR/GDR. | – External capital instruments like FDI, FPI, and Masala Bonds appear frequently in questions on foreign investment and capital flows into India, testing the understanding of financial globalization. | |
| – Crypto & CBDC: India’s Approach to Digital Currency. | – Emerging and contemporary issue increasingly relevant for UPSC aspirants. As Cryptocurrency and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) evolve, UPSC increasingly includes these topics in the exam. | |
| 3 | Government Budgeting & Fiscal Policies | |
| – Union Budget Overview: Fiscal Deficits, Revenue Expenditure, and Allocations. | – Directly related to understanding India’s fiscal policies, revenue generation, and public expenditure, which are frequently tested in Prelims questions. | |
| – FRBM Act 2003 & Monetization of Deficit. | – Questions on Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) and deficit financing commonly appear to test knowledge of fiscal discipline and sustainability of India’s public finances. | |
| – GST, Tax Reforms, Centre-State Transfers. | – Prelims questions consistently address GST, tax reforms, and federal fiscal relationships, particularly in the context of Centre-State tax transfers and revenue sharing. | |
| 4 | Indian Economic Survey & Union Budget Insights | |
| – 6 Key Insights from Economic Survey: | ||
| 1. GDP growth trajectory and key drivers. | – PYQs regularly focus on India’s GDP growth and key economic drivers, particularly in the context of sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and services. | |
| 2. Fiscal trends: Revenue, expenditure, and debt positions. | – Fiscal management and sustainability questions feature prominently in budget-related questions. | |
| 3. Inflation dynamics: Global vs domestic causes. | – Essential for understanding inflation-related questions and policy responses in the economic survey. | |
| 4. Trade balance and export-import trends. | – Trade balance and export-import dynamics questions often appear in Prelims, testing India’s trade policies and external economic challenges. | |
| 5. Social sector performance: Health, education, and welfare. | – Questions on welfare schemes often align with topics like poverty alleviation, education, and health reforms. | |
| 6. Sustainability and climate challenges. | – PYQs have become more focused on climate change and green initiatives in recent years, increasingly featured in the exam. | |
| – Union Budget 2025-26: Key reforms, flagship schemes, and fiscal allocations. | – Sectoral allocations, key tax reforms, and flagship government schemes are commonly tested in the Union Budget section of Prelims. | |
| 5 | Agriculture, Social Security, and Industry | |
| – Agriculture Schemes: PM-KISAN, E-NAM, Subsidies. | – PYQs routinely cover agriculture reforms, subsidy structures, and their implications on the agri-economy, with a focus on schemes like PM-KISAN and E-NAM. | |
| – Social Security Initiatives: MGNREGA, PMJAY, Atal Pension Yojana. | – Welfare schemes like MGNREGA and PMJAY are often directly tested in questions about social security, poverty alleviation, and employment. | |
| – Industry-Driven Reforms: Make in India, PLI Scheme, Atmanirbhar Bharat. | – Focuses on India’s industrial growth, self-reliance, and Make in India initiative, often featured in questions related to industrial policy and manufacturing reforms. | |
| 6 | Integrated Practice & MCQs | |
| – Current Issues Discussion & PYQs Analysis. | – Keeping up-to-date with the latest economic trends and aligning with UPSC exam trends. | |
| – MCQs & Graphical Data Practice: Real-world data from Economic Survey, Budgets, and Indices. | – Builds confidence in interpreting real-world graphs, charts, and data analysis, crucial for tackling data-based questions in the Prelims. | |
Key Features of the Course
- Dynamic and Updated Content: Covers the latest Economic Survey, Union Budget, and current affairs essential for Prelims 2025.
- Practice-Driven Approach: PYQ-based MCQs and data interpretation sessions ensure hands-on learning.
- Expert Mentorship: With CA Dhananjay Ojha, benefit from structured guidance, conceptual clarity, and years of teaching experience.
- Affordable & Accessible: Only ₹6000 for 30 hours of live classes, digital notes, and doubt resolution via Telegram.