View the schedule for covering backlog of the previously held tests here: Click2View We are delighted to launch Batch 2 of Samachar Manthan Yearly Program for 2018-2019. All the students who were not able to join the first batch of the program and were waiting for next 6 months batch can join this yearly batch and cover up the tests… Continue reading [Batch 2] Samachar Manthan Yearly Program 2018-19

In GS 4, close to 9 out of 13 questions from Section A came from our 3 Full-Length-Tests. We obviously couldn’t predict the precise quotes and generic questions, but our students could easily attempt those. *These are not solutions but pointers/line of thought to be followed. **Please do not look for a precise 1-1 match between… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 4 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 12 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

 Agriculture Paper – I  Agriculture Paper – II  Animal Husbandry and Vet. Science Paper – I  Animal Husbandry and Vet. Science Paper – II  Anthropology Paper – I  Anthropology Paper – II  Botany Paper – I  Botany Paper – II  Chemistry Paper – I  Chemistry Paper – II  Civil Engineering Paper – I  Civil Engineering… Continue reading All Optional Papers from Official UPSC Site

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 11 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 10 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 08 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 06 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

Click here to view the schedule + detailed syllabus with sources Click here to know the features and enroll. Our Mains Test Series had the highest hit ratio among all the Test Series. In GS 1 itself, close to 13 questions came directly from our 3 Full-Length-Tests(60 questions). If you followed our website/study material, you would’ve written… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 1 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 05 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 04 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 02 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

Section A 1.  (a) State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance. (150 words) (b) Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples. (150 words) 2. (a) What is mean by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to… Continue reading GS Paper 4 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

“Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is a sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs).” Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (150 words) (10 Marks) Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gain Tax – (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in… Continue reading GS Paper 3 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

View the schedule of lectures here: Click2View Importance of Economics for UPSC Prelims exam Year   Questions asked 2016   29 2017   29 2018   25 Thus on an average 1/4th of the prelims paper can be solved easily if you have good command in economics. Mains exam GS paper 3 Year    Total Marks 2017    125 Marks 2016… Continue reading Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 29 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India? (10 marks, 150 words) Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in… Continue reading GS Paper 2 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment (10 marks, 150 words) Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (10 marks, 150 words) Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.… Continue reading GS Paper 1 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018