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UPSC Topper Ayan Jain’s (AIR-16, 2023): Guide to Effective Economics Writing in GS
The Economics section in GS Paper 3 is a critical yet challenging area in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. It requires aspirants to combine technical knowledge, analytical reasoning, and effective presentation—all while adhering to strict time and word limits. Scoring well here can significantly boost one’s Mains performance, but aspirants often struggle to strike the…
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Impress the UPSC Interview Board in 2024: Master This Current Affairs Technique
Introduction: The Moment of Truth “The moment you walk into the UPSC interview room, you don’t just carry your knowledge—you carry your ability to analyse, communicate, and connect with the real world. In that room, every headline you’ve read and understood becomes your sword and shield.” The UPSC Personality Test is the final step standing…
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Decoding Excellence: Unlocking the Secrets of Animesh Pradhan’s Ethics Answer Writing (AIR-2, UPSC CSE 2023)
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a marathon, and the Ethics paper (GS Paper IV) often proves to be a crucial deciding factor. Scoring high in Ethics requires not just knowledge of ethical principles but also the art of articulating them effectively on paper. In this blog, we’ll delve into the answer writing strategies…
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Insights from Toppers’ Copies: Ethics Answer Writing by Medha Anand, AIR-13, UPSC 2023
The Ethics paper (GS Paper 4) in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination is unique in testing aspirants’ ethical reasoning, conceptual clarity, and ability to handle real-world dilemmas. Scoring high in this paper demands a blend of clarity, logical flow, and solutions-driven answers. Medha Anand, AIR-13 in UPSC 2023, exemplifies how structured and thoughtful answer…
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Insights from Toppers’ Copies: Polity & Governance Answer Writing by Aditya Srivastava, AIR-1, 2023
The Polity and Governance section in General Studies Paper 2 (GS-II) of the UPSC Civil Services Examination is a game-changer for aspirants. This paper demands a nuanced understanding of constitutional principles, governance issues, and the ability to write analytical and balanced answers within strict time constraints. Among the aspirants who excelled in this challenge, Aditya…
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How to Effectively Prepare Miscellaneous Topics Like Government Schemes and Biodiversity
The UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam is a challenging stage where candidates must master both static and dynamic aspects of the syllabus. Government Schemes and Biodiversity (often covered under Environment) have been two of the most popular topics when the Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam is concerned. In this blog, we are going to discuss in…
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HOW TO PREPARE MODERN INDIAN HISTORY FOR PRELIMS
Preparing modern Indian history for the UPSC Prelims requires a focused strategy, as it is a crucial and high-scoring section for the UPSC aspirants. One can follow a step-by step guide to yield good results from this section in the Prelims exam. Understanding syllabus in Prelims exam for modern Indian history as provided by UPSC.…
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Mastering DAF-II: The Gateway to Your Personality Test
The UPSC Personality Test is the defining stage of the Civil Services Examination, where aspirants must showcase their personality, decision-making ability, and suitability for administrative roles. With 275 marks at stake, this stage can significantly influence final rankings and success, making it a tipping point for many. Desired Traits for Civil Services Aspirants The UPSC…
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Insights from Toppers’ Copies: Ethics Answer Writing by Aditya Srivastava, AIR-1, UPSC 2023
The Ethics paper (GS Paper 4) in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination is a unique test of an aspirant’s moral reasoning, ethical awareness, and problem-solving abilities. Unlike other GS papers that rely on factual knowledge, the Ethics paper demands aspirants to express their understanding of abstract ethical concepts and apply them to real-world situations,…
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UPSC Prelims 2026 Guide for preparing Geography
Geography is one of the most important and scoring subjects in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, often forming a significant portion of both the Preliminary and Main exams. For many aspirants, it holds a unique place due to its vastness, interlinking with other subjects, and the opportunity it provides to score well. However, mastering geography…