UPSC 2025: 8 proven strategies to excel in the essay paper

1 month ago

NLU Delhi: 1st LSC – DSLSA Annual Essay Writing Competition 2024

Live Law

On the occasion of Legal Services Day, the Legal Service Committee at National Law University, Delhi under the sponsorship of Delhi State Legal Services Authority is organising the first Annual Edition of Essay Writing Competition, 2024. About the Competition The Annual Essay Competition is the flagship initiative of the LSC at NLUD to celebrate Legal Services Day. Competition Theme For …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Civil Services Aspirants' Meet: Focus on Current Affairs, Stay Updated and Manage Stress

The Hindu

The Hindu Civil Services Aspirants’ Meet focused on preparing students for the Civil Services examinations. The event featured motivational speeches by District Police Chief Chaitra Teresa John, emphasizing the importance of staying updated on current affairs and developing analytical and logical skills. The college authorities also shared their expertise on the UPSC examination pattern, process, structure, and strategies. The meet …

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3 months, 1 week ago

UPSC Mains 2024: 9 practical tips for optimising study and writing skills

India Today

The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the UPSC Mains examination 2024 from September 20 onwards. So, in case you have gone through the first level, there could be a lingering thrill and joy of acing UPSC prelims and being amongst one of the 14,627 people qualified for UPSC mains. This includes taking care of mind, body, and emotions, a …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Hard work and dedication vital to clear civil services examination, aspirants told

The Hindu

A meet for Union Public Service Commission exam aspirants was organised by The Hindu in association with the Shankar IAS Academy at Shri Sakthikailassh Women’s College in Salem on Friday. Advising the students to avoid social media as it diverts attention, Mr. Shashank asked them to use the internet in an efficient way. Start civil services preparation from college days …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC Mains Exam 2024: Last-Minute Preparation Tips For Exam Success

ABP News

By Ravi Kapoor The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2024 is scheduled to be held next month. GS Paper 1: History and Geography Focus Areas: Key historical events, cultural heritage, physical geography, and recent geographical developments. “Discuss the impact of the Non-Aligned Movement on India's foreign policy.” GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance Focus Areas: Constitutional provisions, governance mechanisms, public …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Getting Ready for the Essay and Optional Papers After Completing GS in Abhyaas 2024

Hindustan Times

As the UPSC Mains 2024 approaches, thousands of dedicated aspirants across the country have successfully participated in the GS Papers I-IV of the Abhyaas Mains Mock Test Series 2024, held on 24th and 25th August. The Abhyaas Experience: A Crucial Milestone in UPSC Preparation Abhyaas Mains Test Series is recognized as the largest exercise outside the actual UPSC Mains. Leveraging …

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4 months ago

Simulate UPSC Mains Exam Environment with Abhyaas Mains Mock Test Series 2024: Essential and Guidelines and Tips

Hindustan Times

As the UPSC Mains 2024 approaches, aspirants across the country are entering the final, crucial phase of their preparation. VisionIAS is pleased to announce that the Abhyaas Mains Mock Test Series 2024 is scheduled to begin on 24th August 2024, offering a golden opportunity for candidates to fine-tune their strategies, sharpen their answer-writing skills, and simulate the actual exam experience. …

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4 months, 1 week ago

40 Days Smart Preparation Strategy for UPSC Mains- Revise, Practice and Enrich

Hindustan Times

The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination is a crucial stage in the selection process for India's civil services. 40 Days Smart Preparation Strategy for UPSC Mains, Revise, Practice and Enrich Challenges Before the Mains Exam The last 40 days before the UPSC Mains exam are crucial for intense revision and practice. Mains 365 Quick Facts for Content Enrichment: Mains 365 …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC aspirants gain valuable insights from Unacademy’s summit jointly with The Hindu

The Hindu

Chennai: Unacademy and The Hindu conducted a two-day summit for civil service aspirants on July 20 and 21. The summit, hosted on Unacademy’s platform, featured former cricketer and India coach VVS Laxman, actor Shefali Shah, MP Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari, former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan and All India Congress Committee General …

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5 months ago

‘Do not be fazed by failure,’ UPSC aspirants told

The Hindu

People who pass competitive exams are not superior beings and repeated failures should not deter one from trying again, said Amit Gupta, Assistant Collector, Tiruchi, on Saturday. The civil servant, from the IAS 2023 batch, was addressing an orientation meeting organised by The Hindu Civil Services Aspirants’ Club at Cauvery College for Women on Saturday, in association with Shankar IAS …

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5 months, 1 week ago

1st Nyayavimarsha National Essay Writing Competition 2024

Live Law

Theme: "Contemporary Challenges and Reforms in Indian Governance and Policy" Nyayavimarsha is a peer-reviewed, open-access online journal launched on January 1, 2024, with an e-ISSN: 3048-5134. It aims to enhance legal research across various disciplines and is supported by a distinguished board, including Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Former Cabinet Minister for Law and Commerce; Mr. Ram Bhushan Trivedi, former judge, DRT …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan interview: Detailed insight into his IAS preparation strategy and much more

Hindustan Times

In his first attempt, Odisha boy Animesh Pradhan secured All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services exam 2023, the results for which were declared last month. Animesh Pradhan of Odisha cracked the UPSC civil services exam in the first attempt. In an interview with Hindustan Times Digital, Animesh provided detailed information about how he prepared for the exam, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Call For Submissions: National Essay Writing Competition By NLUJAA

Live Law

The Centre for Environmental Law, Advocacy and Research, the first of its kind in North-East India, is devoted to strengthening and contributing to the jurisprudence on environmental law, under the auspices of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam. CELAR endeavors to be a torchbearer of NLUJAA's mission to translate legal knowledge and skills into an instrument that addresses …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Benefits and pitfalls of AI in UPSC preparation

The Hindu

The entry of Artificial Intelligence into the education sector has had a tremendous impact, especially in preparations for competitive exams like the Civil Service Exams, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. It allows information to be distilled into bite-sized, AI-powered insights, encapsulates the essence of complex subjects creates personalised learning paths, interactive visualisations, and easily memorised summaries. Human factor …

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8 months ago

Want to give back to society, say UPSC toppers

The Hindu

Aditya Srivastava who secured the top rank in the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, results of which were declared on Tuesday, quit his job at Goldman Sachs, an investment banking company, to prepare for the examination as he wanted to get away from his desk job and work for the betterment of the society. Mr. …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

UPSC CSE 2024 handbook: Check previous year questions on Ancient Indian History

Hindustan Times

With UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination 2024 round the corner, aspirants who wish to crack the exam will be busy revising and attempting mock tests to make sure they are prepared to attempt the exam. Check out the following previous year questions on Ancient Indian History to test your knowledge. With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

UPSC CSE 2024: Last date to apply for Civil Services Examination today

Hindustan Times

UPSC CSE 2024: The Union Public Service Commission will close the application process for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination today, March 5. UPSC CSE 2024: Last date to apply today UPSC CSE 2024 registration: Important websites: upsc.gov.in upsconline.nic.in Read: UPSC CSE Prelims 2024: Yet to submit your application? Here is what you need to know while filling the form Read: …

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10 months ago

CBSE 10th, 12th boards 2024 Live: Class 10 Hindi papers end, check analysis

Hindustan Times

Feb 21, 2024 2:51 PM IST The CBSE Class 10 HINDI Course B paper was simple and well-balanced. The paper was divided into Section A and Section B Section A: Unseen Passage ; Grammar & Literature MCQ Section B: Literature Subjective part & Creative Writing with options. Regarding difficulty level, Section A Passages were not tricky but the questions were …

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10 months, 1 week ago

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 registration begins; check notification, steps to apply

Hindustan Times

UPSC CSE 2024: The Union Public Service Commission has releasedthe notification for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 registration begins The number of vacancies to be filled through the UPSC CSE 2024 is expected to be around 1,056, of which 40 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability. For other services, citizens of India; subjects …

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10 months, 1 week ago

UPSC Exam 2024: 6 books for civil services aspirants to look out for in 2024

India Today

The UPSC Civil Services Examination stands as a formidable gatekeeper, granting access to the coveted corridors of Indian bureaucracy. Here's a list of six key books that can equip UPSC aspirants with a solid foundation for their 2024 exam journey shared by McGraw Hill. Indian Economy 15e by Ramesh Singh This classic book by Ramesh Singh has been helping UPSC …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka government proposes essay contest for students on Gandhi

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: For the first time, the Karnataka government is proposing to hold an essay competition on Gandhian values for students of Class 6 right up to college. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa to conduct a competition by the month-end in schools and colleges, barring SSLC and second-year PU students who are writing board exams. In his …

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11 months ago

Cracking the code: Winning tips to master IIM WAT, PI, and group discussion

India Today

With the IIMs and other top B-schools releasing their shortlists one after the other and some B-schools already starting their interview processes, it is now officially the GWPI, Written Ability Test, Personal Interview season! General knowledge would mean issues going around us that are generally expected to be known by students - polity, economy, business, science and technology, sports, and …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

UPSC Exam Calendar 2024: Civil Services, NDA, CAPF and other exam dates out

India Today

The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC, conducts a range of examinations to select candidates for various prestigious government services in India. The commission has recently released the examination timetable for the year 2024. This announcement marks a crucial moment for aspirants nationwide who are eager to pursue a career in civil services. UPSC EXAM CALENDAR 2024: COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF THE …

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1 year, 3 months ago

10 things to avoid while preparing for the UPSC CSE Main 2023

India Today

Becoming an officer in one of India's prestigious civil services is a dream shared by many individuals across the country. The main stage of the UPSC examination holds a crucial role in deciding the fate of an aspirant and preparing for this phase correctly is, therefore, of the utmost importance. While you might have read numerous articles and tips on …

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1 year, 4 months ago

9 must-read books for aspiring UPSC candidates

India Today

Embarking on the journey to crack the Union Public Service Commission exam is like taking the path less travelled. The Oxford University Press offers a comprehensive list of highly recommended UPSC Prelims and Mains preparation books, covering History, Geography, Civics, Environmental Science, and more. INDIA’S ANCIENT PAST BY R S SHARMA The book by R.S Sharma revolves around all the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Disunited we stand

India Today

Ten years ago, many Indians and foreigners were busily laying down principles for Indian writing in English, or hatching theories about it. Would you even include Jhumpa Lahiri in the category of Indian writing, given that she has spent so little time in India and sets nearly all her stories on the East Coast of America? In desperation, category-makers and …

India Writing English Indian Today Indian Life Indian Writing

1 year, 5 months ago

The steel frame needs some training reform

Hindustan Times

In 2022, 1.1 million young Indians applied for the civil services examination; 573,735 aspirants appeared for it; and a mere 933 candidates made it through. The tyranny of coaching centres that now fuel the economies of several Indian cities, from Kota to Patna; the emotional and psychological costs of desperately seeking a job with a staggeringly low chance of success; …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Lawyers In Executive: Recent UPSC CSE 2022 Result

Live Law

The Union Public Service Commission civil service examinations have witnessed an intriguing trend in recent years. Practice PYQ a lot and write lot of previous year mains question for law optional especially repeated ones BREAKDOWN OF THE UPSC syllabus and its alignment with law studies The Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination is known for its vast and comprehensive …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Tips to take on the UPSC Civil Services Exams

The Hindu

The Civil Services are the backbone of India’s administrative system. The UPSC Civil Services Examination is rigorous and covers a vast range of topics. With the exam season set to begin later this month, here are some tips to take you through: Get a sense of the playing field: It is essential to have a thorough understanding of the exam …

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1 year, 9 months ago

3rd IDIA Delhi Chapter Article Writing Competition 2023.

Live Law

Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access : Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access, is a non-profit organisation that aims to empower underprivileged and marginalised children by giving them access to quality legal education, in a bid to enhance the diversity in law schools across India. Conceptualised in 2010 as the brainchild of late Prof. Shamnad Basheer, IDIA has since expanded to over …

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1 year, 9 months ago

5 academic books for students preparing for UPSC Civil Services exam

India Today

One must be certain of the literature they are referring to while preparing for the UPSC along with a committed study regimen. But, if you are also studying for the UPSC, there are a few essential academic books recommended by 'SRIRAM’s IAS' that you should add to your reading list. NCERTs should be read in parallel with the other books …

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1 year, 9 months ago

CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2023: What students in Lucknow said after paper

Hindustan Times

The students gleamed in delight and satisfaction as they came out of the examination rooms after writing their English Paper, the first of such kind for many of them- on Monday. CBSE Class X English Exam: Students reaction from Lucknow Happily exchanging their experiences of writing their first board paper, they shared that they had mixed feelings of excitement and …

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1 year, 10 months ago

UPSC CSE Prelims 2023: Five tips to successfully crack the exam in one attempt

Hindustan Times

The Union Public Service Commission examination is undoubtedly India's noblest and most prestigious examination conducted every year. UPSC Prelims 2023: To achieve success, every student must embrace a well-crafted preparation strategy that encompasses hard work, dedication, and smart work. However, to achieve success, every student must embrace a well-crafted preparation strategy that encompasses hard work, dedication, and smart work. Here …

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1 year, 11 months ago

UPSC Civil Service Mains: 7 techniques to score better in General Studies papers

India Today

The Union Public Service Commission is a yearly examination to recruit qualified people for civil services in the country. The preliminary examination involves two objective types papers: General Studies I and General Studies II or CSAT. This article shares the techniques to help aspirants score better in the General Studies paper for UPSC Mains. 7 TECHNIQUES TO SCORE BETTER IN …

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2 years, 1 month ago

CBSE Board Exams 2023: Tips to Score High in Class 10 English Paper

News 18

Students appearing for CBSE class 10 board examination 2023 tend to focus more on other mainstream subjects and English takes a backseat. CBSE class 10 English language and literature, both have three sections — section-A, section-B, and section-C. Apart from NCERT books, students must solve sample papers, build good vocabulary, and improve their writing skills. Strategy to score better Reading …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Interview, David Davidar, publisher Aleph, editor, A Case of Indian Marvels - “These stories will stand the test of time.”

Hindustan Times

In your introduction, you mention that the sole criterion for including stories was “literary excellence”. As the book began to take shape, and all these brilliant stories came together, it was exciting to have a panoramic view of a brand new literary landscape. I remember feeling a similar sort of excitement many years ago when one of our literary icons, …

India Literary Writing English Indian Writers Book

2 years, 4 months ago

UPSC Civil Services Main 2022: Economics topics, trend analysis for UPSC Mains

India Today

UPSC Civil Services Main 2022: The UPSC Mains exam is scheduled for September 16, 2022, through which candidates will be recruited into the civil services of India, including IAS, IPS, IFS, and other allied services. In order to ace the Mains exam, candidates must keep up with the latest economic trends and policies of the country. Banking Finance: To prepare …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Best books to refer to while preparing for UPSC exams

India Today

Among the hardest exams in India, UPSC CSE requires more than just hard work. THE INDIAN ECONOMY BY SRIRAM’S IAS First published by Pearson Publishing House in 2019, The Indian Economy study material of SRIRAM's IAS has been a prominent book for decades. OXFORD SCHOOL ATLAS BY OXFORD PUBLISHER The Oxford school atlas encompasses 200 clear and easy-to-understand maps with …

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2 years, 5 months ago

UPSC CSE 2022: Top Books That Will Get You Good Score in Civil Services Exam

News 18

One of the toughest exams in India, the Union Public Service Commission civil services exam requires more than just hard work. The Indian Economy by SRIRAM’s IAS First published by Pearson Publishing House in 2019, The Indian Economy study material of SRIRAM’s IAS has been a prominent book for decades. The atlas includes comprehensive physical and political maps associated with …

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2 years, 6 months ago

UPSC 6th rank holder Yaksh Chaudhary shares questions asked in interview round

India Today

UPSC sixth rank holder Yaksh Chaudhary has recently shared his success story with India Today's Aaquil Jameel. The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC, declared the UPSC Civil Services Final Result 2021 on May 30 on its official website, upsc.gov.in. UPSC 6TH RANK HOLDER YAKSH CHAUDHARY: EXCERPTS FROM INTERVIEW Q 1) Could you please share the journey of your success story? …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Essay: The deception of creative writing

Hindustan Times

The noted composition theorist Andrea Lunsford, said this to me about 10 years ago. In contrast, Batuman identified the American creative writing program offering “the ideal of craft”, symbolically nestled, that rainy afternoon in New England, in what she described as the Puritanical “culture of “creative writing”” Of rambling stories about crowded Calcutta buses Batuman, who went on to finish …

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2 years, 8 months ago

What makes you a worthy UPSC Aspirant?

India Today

The civil services examination is one of the most competitive exams in India. However, there are a few qualities, listed below, that set apart an individual as a worthy contender for the civil services: Perseverance UPSC examination process requires at least a year for preparation and another year for going through the exam cycle. Hard work and dedication Finally, the …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Writing skills far from desired among I PU students in Dakshina Kannada

The Hindu

As the I PU students are preparing for their annual examination that is likely to commence from March 29, concerns are being expressed about the poor writing skill of students, writing the examination after two years. “The students are hardly able to fill about two pages in the 12-page answersheet booklet,” said a principal of a Government PU College in …

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2 years, 11 months ago

4 best books suggested by UPSC toppers to study Indian Polity for UPSC Mains exam 2021

India Today

Gone are the days when UPSC aspirants used to prepare Indian Polity from a single textbook. Here are the 4 best books from which most aspirants study for Indian Polity preparation for UPSC Mains exam: 1. Important Acts that Transformed India Alex Andrews George Another great book suggested by UPSC toppers is this one by Alex Andrews George. Introduction to …

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3 years ago

CBSE Class 12 Hindi board exam tomorrow: Practice this CBSE sample paper to score well

India Today

CBSE Term 1 Board Exam 2021: The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, will conduct the Class 12 Hindi board examination tomorrow, i.e., December 16. To make students familiar with the new exam pattern, CBSE has released sample papers along with the marking scheme on the official website. CBSE Class 12 Hindi sample papers CBSE has released the official sample …

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3 years ago

IDIA UP Chapter's IIIrd National Essay Writing Competition

Live Law

ABOUT THE EVENT The National Essay Writing Competition is IDIA UP Chapter's flagship annual initiative. To ABOUT TCLF The Contemporary Law Forum is a student-run, professionally supported blog established with the primary objective of promoting and publishing quality legal research on contemporary issues of law. Climate Change, Human Rights and the Arbitrariness Surrounding Emission Restrictions NOTE: The above-mentioned sub-themes are …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad Chapter Of IDIA: National Essay Writing Competition

Live Law

The Hyderabad Chapter of IDIA is organizing the National Essay Writing Competition with multiple themes, because the art of writing holds utmost significance as a way to enter other people's bodies and see the world through their eyes, not only as a tool of communication. The entries selected from the competition will be published on the following blogs/Journals: Law and …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Expert shares strategy to solve UPSC 2021 Prelims paper

India Today

The UPSC Prelims paper is designed to test your accuracy and your eye for detail. Keep in mind that UPSC Prelims Paper 1 provides ample amount of time for students to answer the questions. And here is the simple 4-step process you can follow to clear UPSC Prelims 2021: Step 1 - In the first step, go through the paper …

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3 years, 3 months ago

5 ace strategies to kickstart your UPSC Civil Services exam preparation

India Today

The trick to cracking your UPSC Civil Services exam lies in preparing a winning strategy. Let’s take a look at some guiding principles to kick-start your UPSC Civil Services exam preparation. Break down your syllabus into parts Start with a thorough analysis of your UPSC Civil Services exam syllabus. - Article by Sajal Singh, Founder, Civilsdaily Read: Decoding the Civil …

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