Unlocking Success: Why Choosing the Right Optional Subject for Civil Services is Crucial

Choosing the right optional subject for civil services is a critical decision that can significantly impact your overall performance in the examination. Here’s a more detailed look at why this choice is so important: 1. Scoring Potential High Scoring Nature: Certain subjects have historically been more scoring due to their objective nature, clear-cut answers, or … Continue reading Unlocking Success: Why Choosing the Right Optional Subject for Civil Services is Crucial →

“Mastering the Uttarakhand PCS Interview: Comprehensive Guide to Success!”

Understand the Interview Format: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the interview, which typically includes a panel of experienced interviewers. Understand the duration of the interview, usually around 20-30 minutes, and the marking scheme, which may include aspects like knowledge, communication skills, personality, and overall impression. Know the Syllabus and Current Affairs: Review the syllabus … Continue reading “Mastering the Uttarakhand PCS Interview: Comprehensive Guide to Success!” →

“Mastering UPSC Mains Answer Writing: Key Strategies for Success”

Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the structure and syllabus of the UPSC mains exam, which consists of nine papers spread over a week. For instance, Paper 1 is Essay, Paper 2 is General Studies-I, and so on. Understand the weightage of each paper, each topic and allocate your preparation time accordingly. Know the … Continue reading “Mastering UPSC Mains Answer Writing: Key Strategies for Success” →

How to Prepare for SSC – 7 Strategies for Beginners

How to Prepare for SSC - 7 Strategies for Beginners You are here to know how to get started for SSC. But before I list down the best practices, let us first understand about the format and syllabus of the SSC Examination. SSC or Staff Selection Commission examination is one of the most sought - … Continue reading How to Prepare for SSC – 7 Strategies for Beginners →

South China Sea Dispute – Explained

South China Sea Dispute The South China Sea is considered to be one of the busiest waterways in the world and is a significant gateway for trade and merchant shipping. The South China Sea disputes are maritime and island claims between different sovereign states in the region. The countries party to these disputes are China, … Continue reading South China Sea Dispute – Explained →

Citizenship Amendment Act

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) It seeks to allow illegal migrants from certain minority communities who are facing religious persecution or fear of religious persecution in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan eligible for Indian citizenship by amending the Citizenship Act of 1955. (Remember bill is about those religiously persecuted non muslim immigrants from above said muslim majority countries who … Continue reading Citizenship Amendment Act →

Naxalism in India

What is Naxalism or Left Wing Extremism (LWE): The term ‘Naxal’ derives its name from the village Naxalbari of district Darjeeling in West Bengal, where the movement originated in 1967 under the leadership of Charu Majumdar and Kanu Sanyal. It refers to the use of violence to destabilize the state through various communist guerrilla groups. … Continue reading Naxalism in India →

Abrogation of Article 370 and 35A

Why in News? President Ram Nath Kovind, promulgated the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Order, 2019, in concurrence with the Government of State of Jammu & Kashmir, with immediate effect. The order supersedes the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 and states that all the provisions of the Constitution of India shall … Continue reading Abrogation of Article 370 and 35A →

Afghanistan Since 1919

Afghanistan Independence (1919): There was “the Great Game” between USSR and British for supremacy over Afghanistan but in 1919 Afghanistan got independence. Then after Afghanistan was made buffer zone in Britain and USSR conflict in 1919. In 1953 Muhammad Daud, cousin of King Mohammed Zahir Shah (king since 1933), becomes Prime Minister. Daud begins to … Continue reading Afghanistan Since 1919 →

IAS Exam Pattern and Syllabus

UPSC: CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION PATTERN & SYLLABUS An eligible aspirant can attempt the civil services exams six times. The Civil Services Examination is conducted in 3 stages. The entire process takes almost a year: Stage I - Preliminary Examination (usually conducted in May/June, results by August). Stage II - Main Examination (usually conducted around November, … Continue reading IAS Exam Pattern and Syllabus →