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If there’s one-stop, single-source reading material for PSIR, it is CD’s Advanced PSIR Optional Program.
Since optional constitutes 500/2025 towards the merit list, it is important to outperform in it to get into the service of your choice. UPSC-CSE Prelims 2023 is just over. So, Guys, this is high time to make sure that the foundation for your ‘Optional’ Answer writing skills is strong. Our ‘Political Science & International Strategy’ (PSIR) Program is a handy opportunity to sharpen your Answer writing skills.
Given the available time of 3+ months, we are launching an advanced PSIR Optional Program. Rest assured, we have got you covered all the conceptual clarity on important topics. For maximum retention and greater recall value in the exam hall, CD’S Exam Prep program has curated an exclusive series to help you strengthen the basics for UPSC Optional answer writing.
Also, you will get a lot of pointers to polish your written and interview skills for UPSC-CSE 2024. At the end of each session, you get a LIVE Doubt-Clearing session with our faculty to get all your doubts cleared. We are working hard to make the program more featureful, highlight the best answers, and show the competency levels of students.
Trends In PSIR Optional Paper
For concept/idea-based questions:
- Who theorized it and what inspirations behind it if any
- Core points explaining the idea, include a diagram/flowchart (rare, only if it helps)
- Arguments for and against the idea, citing scholars
- Relevance in present times / critical analysis
For current affairs-based questions:
- A generic opening surrounding the event/news, a quote if I could remember one
- Core points explaining the situation
- Explain for and against arguments, citing scholars
- Critical analysis / pragmatic opinion or solution, citing scholars if needed.
Components of the program
- Answer Writing- Daily 3 answer writing and weekly evaluation of answers with one on one discussion
- Mentorship- 2 Mentorship calls per week for doubts, strategy, value addition material, evaluation of notes
- Value addition material- Value addition handwritten material for important topics. (sample notes added)
- Total 20 tests will be evaluated. (Tests as per your choice. Just pick tests from the market and give us for evaluation)- Detailed evaluation within 48 hours and One on one mentorship for each test
- Limited admissions- only 1 batch of 20 students
- Regular sessions on zoom to cover major topics
- Majority of PYQs will be covered. (analysis of 2021 PSIR paper has been attached with this to highlight its importance)
Two variants of the program
Note- There are two variants of PSIR – Till Prelims and Till Mains
- Till Prelims total 20 tests (Price 12,000 + GST)
- Till Mains total 40 tests (Price 18,500 + GST)
About Mentor
Shubham Jatte Sir
Civilsdaily mentor and 5-time Mains, 2 Time Interview experienced Shubham Jatte, backed by years of experience and ongoing research & analysis of the civil services exam, has developed a refined program which he will be sharing with all the newcomers as well as veterans.
Evaluated answer sheet – 1 (Click to download)
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