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  • Is it worthwhile to join a Civilsdaily Mentorship paid program for civil service? | Anushka’s answer

    About Anushka

    Hi, I am Anusha. I am a working professional. After my 2 failed attempts, I felt I was lacking direction and decided to join any mentorship program. I have joined Civilsdaily in August 2020. I was assigned Asif Sir as my mentor.

    About her mentor:

    I have very great experience with my mentor. He would discuss my strengths and weakness in a topic and then use to give the targets for the week. Even if I don’t lift the scheduled call, he would message me asking my well being and my availability to discuss my progress in completing the targets.

    My experience with UAP 2020 program:

    In my previous attempts I have concentrated only on reading and jumping from one source to another.

    Samachar Manthan helped me to start writing.

    I was getting customized plan yet because of my hectic workload and other reasons, I wasn’t able to complete my targets. My mentor patiently listened to my problems and gave me motivation and way around to complete my targets.

    I would surely bet that had not I have joined this initiative, I would have lost in the mid-way. Because preparing on your own being an working professional have its own challenges.

    I would conclude that if one can afford the course given time constraints and exhaustive syllabus, Civilsdaily mentorship is worth joining for.

  • Which Is Your Weakest Subject? Here’s How You Can Change That | FREE Habitat clubs – Daily timetable released.

    Which Is Your Weakest Subject? Here’s How You Can Change That | FREE Habitat clubs – Daily timetable released.

    Everyone has a subject they feel they are weak in. It could be Current Affairs, Polity, Geography, History, or something else. Which one is yours?

    Remember: You cannot go for UPSC exams with a weak subject. You need to improve that.

    To solve this problem for students, Habitat has designed specific clubs that will help you improve your weak subjects and score more. You can choose the club based on your needs!

    What are the benefits you get on joining the club? How can it help you score more?

    1. Complete coverage of syllabus with revision.
    2. Conversation-based learning that improves your retention abilities.
    3. Focused learning, concentrated on the most important topics that you can’t miss.
    4. Instant feedback from experienced mentors. 
    5. Timely completion of syllabus to save your time.
    6. Evaluation, Answer Writing Practice, And Model Answers.
    7. Consistent support to keep you motivated.
    8. Discussions, doubt sessions, and updated study materials.

    Here are the different clubs you can join:

    SociologyAakash6:00 am
    Revise Economics for IAS PrelimsRavi Ranjan11:00 am
    Sadya Sampoorna: Modern HistoryAddya Rai12:30 pm
    Samadhan CSATRavi Ranjan2:00 pm
    UPSC EPFORohit Yadav3:00 pm
    Chat pe News: Current AffairsAnjum Sharma4:30 pm
    Destroy Prelims: score boosterZeeshan Hashmi5:30 pm
    Indian society and Social IssuesSiddharth 6:30 pm
    Samvad- Physical geography through MCQsRadhika Didwania7:30 pm
    Economics GamifiedAmoghavarsha8:30 pm
    Finish Laxmikant through MCQsZeeshan Hashmi9:00 pm
    Parakram Answer Writing sessionRohit Yadav9:30 pm
    Post dinner MCQs for IAS prelimsAmitB10:15 pm

    And many more…

    Whatever you need, we have it here

  • Don’t Pay, Just Study | Complete Physical Geography With Radhika Mam’ | Habitat free sessions, starting today

    Don’t Pay, Just Study | Complete Physical Geography With Radhika Mam’ | Habitat free sessions, starting today

    Radhika Mam’ is launching a new course to complete the entire Physical Geography through MCQs. It starts today at 7.30 p.m.

    The session will take place in the General club. Click on the blue box to enter the discussion.

    Benefits for students:

    1. Join the club and cover the entire Physical Geography through MCQs
    2. Learn through conversations and improve your retention abilities
    3. Solve tricky questions along with your peers
    4. Engage with the subject and revise extensively
    5. Save Time, Stay Focused, Score more 

    There are NO STRINGS ATTACHED

    There are NO HIDDEN CHARGES

    The course is ABSOLUTELY FREE. 

  • Boost Your Prelims Score For FREE! No Strings Attached! | Free Habitat sessions by Top Mentors

    Boost Your Prelims Score For FREE! No Strings Attached! | Free Habitat sessions by Top Mentors

    There are 3 important things that can immediately boost your prelims score:

    1. Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage
    2. Intense revisions
    3. And smart MCQ solving techniques

    Join the other serious aspirants at Habitat and engage deeply with the syllabus. Discuss hot topics with your peers, and practice answering questions under the guidance of our expert mentors. 

    Score higher by studying smarter!

    Revise with your peers and you’ll never forget important details.

    Remain focused by practicing MCQs everyday.

    Save time by focusing on the most important matters, everyday.

    And learn effortlessly through conversations! 

    This is an opportunity to boost your prelims score by joining the Habitat club for FREE! No hidden charges, just open discussions and learning! Don’t miss it! 

  • Don’t Pay, Just Learn | Complete Laxmikant for Polity By Zeeshan Sir | First session today

    Don’t Pay, Just Learn | Complete Laxmikant for Polity By Zeeshan Sir | First session today

    Zeeshan sir is launching a whole new course on Habitat to cover the entire Laxmikant for Polity through MCQs. It starts today at 9:00 pm.

    1. Join him and cover the entire syllabus through MCQs
    2. Revise extensively and find out your weak points
    3. Learn tips and tricks to smart guessing and score more
    4. Save time and focus on the most important topics from Polity

    All of this is available for FREE! We will not ask you to pay a single rupee and there are no hidden charges. This is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss.

    Just JOIN THE CLUB and GET STARTED!

  • Boost Your Prelims Score For FREE! No Strings Attached!

    Boost Your Prelims Score For FREE! No Strings Attached!

    There are 3 important things that can immediately boost your prelims score:

    1. Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage
    2. Intense revisions
    3. And smart MCQ solving techniques

    Join the other serious aspirants at Habitat and engage deeply with the syllabus. Discuss hot topics with your peers, and practice answering questions under the guidance of our expert mentors. 

    Score higher by studying smarter!

    Revise with your peers and you’ll never forget important details.

    Remain focused by practicing MCQs everyday.

    Save time by focusing on the most important matters, everyday.

    And learn effortlessly through conversations! 

    This is an opportunity to boost your prelims score by joining the Habitat club for FREE! No hidden charges, just open discussions and learning! Don’t miss it! 

  • Stop Reading The Same Things Over And Over Again, There’s A Better Way

    Stop Reading The Same Things Over And Over Again, There’s A Better Way

    Suppose you started reading Laxmikant to prepare for questions on Indian Constitution. 

    What do you do? You read through it, answer the questions in the book, and gradually complete the syllabus. 

    What do you do next? You pick up mock questions and try solving them. 

    While solving the question paper, you realise that you have missed some points. What do you do then? You go back to Laxmikant and read that chapter again.

    Now, this is not a one time thing. Every time you discover that you have missed a concept or cannot solve a particular question, you go back to the book and read it again. Basically, you spend a lot of time reading the same material over and over again without feeling confident that you will definitely solve the questions. Is this the smart way of preparing for your exams or could there be a better way?

    And you are not alone. Most of the students do the same thing and waste a lot of time and effort in reading the same things without feeling completely confident about it. Would it not be better if you could spend this time on reading some other material or preparing for your optional subject? Wouldn’t it be better if you read the syllabus once or maybe twice and felt confident about it?

    What if we tell you that you can gain absolute mastery over the subject, not only constitution but all of them, without going through the same material multiple times? What if we tell you that there is a better way, a smarter way?

    So, what is the smarter way?

    We spoke with hundreds of aspirants who have cracked the exam and they revealed the secret that helped them succeed. The secret was ‘discussion.’

    In fact, every aspirant who has succeeded will tell you that they engaged with their peers and mentors in numerous discussions to understand the topics comprehensively. Successful aspirants will tell you that they got a comprehensive understanding of the topics by participating in thorough discussions with other aspirants. 

    Why do they do this?

    Engaging in discussions helped these successful candidates in clearing their doubts. It helped them get a broader perspective on the subject and it helped them find new ways of answering questions without having to read the same material over and over again. 

    They learned through conversations!

    How can you do the same?

    Well, at Habitat, we have highly focused aspirants engaging in thorough discussions on the most relevant topics, everyday. They are guided by experienced mentors who engage in the conversation and keep it concentrated on the topic. We make sure that every aspirant on Habitat learns at their own pace but in an efficient manner. 

    The aspirants in our clubs get the following benefits:

    • Completion of the syllabus? No problem
    • Intense revision? Done
    • Detailed discussion? Of course
    • Answer writing practice? Yes
    • A focused approach to studies? Indeed
    • Doubt clearing? Obviously

    We make sure that you have everything that you need to succeed! 

    All you need to do is give it a shot! So, go ahead and try out one of our clubs. Or just speak with us for free! 

    We promise that you will find learning much easier and feel more confident going for your exam.

  • UPSC Interviews 2020: Schedule your Mock + DAF questionnaire | 27th June onwards

    UPSC Interviews 2020: Schedule your Mock + DAF questionnaire | 27th June onwards

    Mock Interviews at Civilsdaily form a crucial part of UPSC interview preparation. The quality and diversity of the panel help prepare an aspirant for the actual interview at UPSC. 

    Aspirants have benefited greatly from the mock interview and the feedback they get from the panel members after their mock interview. At the same time, we work with the aspirants to improve upon the areas highlighted by the panel.

    Upcoming Mock interview and session

    This week’s mock interview dates have been fixed.

    • Mock interview this week- 27th June onwards(Book your slot)   
    • Time: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.  
    • Mode: Online and Offline

    Interview slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Panelists for Mock Interviews: 

    1. Shri Shankar Aggarwal, IAS (retd.)
    2. Dr. Noor Mohammad, IAS (retd.)
    3. Dr. P.K. Agrawal, IAS (Retd.)
    4. Shri T. N. Thakur, IAAS (retd.)
    5. Shri V. P. Singh, IRPS
    6. Mrs.Aditi Gupta, Corporate Leadership Specialist
    7. Prof. U.M. Amin, Jamia Milia University
    8. Mr. Himanshu Arora, Economist, JNU, PMEAC 
    9. Mr. Kunal Aggarwal, IRS
    10. Mr. Debraj Das, IPS

    Tentative: Shri Harsh V. Pant (Observer Research Foundation), Shri SN Tripathi, IAS (Director IIPA), Shri Yogesh Narain (Retd. Defence Secretary), Shri Dipankar Gupta (Indian Sociologist), and others.   

    Aspirants will also get a personalized DAF-based questionnaire based on extensive research and linkages with the issues of national and international importance.


    DAF questionnaire

    Detailed Application Form (DAF) is one of the most important documents that you might have filled for UPSC interviews. A major part of the interview will revolve around the information and details provided in the DAF. It is more than your CV.

    Your ability to defend your DAF before the panel is going to decide your success. Anticipating and preparing for the questions based on your DAF is an essential part of the interview preparation.

    As a part of Transcend: Interview Guidance Program for UPSC interviews we provide you a personalized and elaborate DAF-based questionnaire.

    Fill the form below for DAF questionnaire.


    Important interview topics

    • Report of 15th Finance Commission
      • Do you agree with the new criteria defined under Terms of Reference by FC?
      • What are the major challenges being faced by several states?
    • Monetisation of deficit
      • What do you understand by Monetisation of Deficit?
      • Is it a Feasible solution for an economy like India?
    • Better Relations: Onus on Pakistan
      • What responsibility does India have on this?
      • Does the Onus lie on India’s side also to extend the hands of friendship? 
    • Delhi: LG’s role redefined
      • What is the major area of tussles?
      • Do you think such steps might lead to erosion of federation and a spot on elected parties having full-fledged legislature? 
    • Reservation: reviewing 50% cap
      • Is this still needed?
      • What can be the other alternatives?
    • Regulating Social Media Influencers
      • Why such regulation needed, despite Media being considered as the 4th Pillar of democracy?
      • Spread of Fake News is because of Unaware citizenry? What’s your view on this?
      • What are the other causes?
    • Need for Agricultural reforms
      • Is the Farmer Protest right?
      • What is the cause for such unrest? 
      • Why is there such a trust deficit?
    • Nota and option of Re-Election
      • Is the option of NOTA effective in Indian Democracy?
      • What can be done then to reduce the money and muscle power? 
    • Climate Change and India
      • Why such urgency now? Immediate reasons?
      • What is India’s position in terms of mitigating CC impact? 
      • Why the burden on developing countries? 

     

    • Time to implement Uniform Civil Code
      • Do you think UCC is now the need of the hour?
      • Any challenges in its implementation? Why?
      • What is the Constitutional mandate on this?
    • India-UK bilateral ties
      • Does Brexit change the equations between India and EU?
      • What major impact can India have after the whole Brexit scenario?
    • France: Liberty and fight against terror
      • Debate on secularism and its type?
      • Is India a perfect example for positive secularism? 
    • Atma Nirbhar Bharat 3.0
      • Is this Atmanirbharta possible in India?
      • Then why 1991 LPG reforms were brought at the first instance?
      • Where are we lacking exactly?
    • Education Sector reforms
      • Will NEP fill all the existing gaps in the Education sector?
      • Is RTE successful in India?
      • Providing education in Mother Tongue- do you find some relevance in it? 
      • Then why so much focus on english medium?
    • Empowering women
      • What is the most im[ortant factor for making women really empowered?
      • Will it improve the status of the female population in the country? 
      • What are the main hindrances in empowering this section of society?
    • Monetise and Modernise Mantra for PSUs
      • Privatisation or not? Why?
      • Why not improve the existing structure rather than going for privatisation?
    • Strengthening our start-up ecosystem
      • Is India ready for a startup ecosystem?
      • Then why do they get merged with MNCs after a few years and why not they themselves striving to become a MNC?
    • Raising marriageable age for women
      • Why such notions in India?
      • Will it improve the position of women in families?
      • Do you agree with marrying a woman older than you?
    • Emerging Technologies- Global Challenges
      • Why is it creating so much of fuss?
      • A day without INTERNET and COMPUTERS/SMART DEVICES?
    • India’s Humanitarian Diplomacy
      • Why so much focus on soft diplomacy?
      • Has it provided any advantage to India in International arena?
    • Quad Summit: India’s gain
      • What gains will it bring?
      • Can it be seen as a counter attack on China?
    • India’s engagement with Africa
      • What are the stakes for India in Africa?
      • How can India take a stronghold against China there?
    • Biden Presidency and India-US ties
      • How will it be different from Trump’s Presidency?
      • Any relief for India?
      • What can be the major challenges? 
    • Afghan Peace Talks and India
      • India’s stand on Taliban?
      • Should India change its stand?
    • Relations with Nepal in Covid Era
      • We can choose our friends but not our neighbours- its relevance in nepal’s context?
    • India’s leadership in Post-Covid world
      • What are the major areas where India should focus first?
      • Can we be able to beat China on any front ?
    • India’s Vaccine Diplomacy
      • What is the idea behind this?
      • Is it not Fiscal Imprudence?
    • Challenges for India as a global power
      • Major areas of conflicts?
      • How can  India emerge to be a winner on these fronts ?
    • India and G7 summit
      • Do you think the invitation has some relevance for India?
    • RCEP: Challenges and way forward
      • What could have been the scenario if India would have joined it?
      • Is it a mature step from India’s perspective?
    • Cyber security and India’s preparedness 
      • Is India prepared on this front?
      • What are the ethical challenges involved?
      • Need for Responsible technology? How?
    • LAC pullback: nothing conceded
      • Where does India stand now after this whole stand-off scenario?
      • Will it bring some respite in the near future?
      • Why do the issues remain unresolved?
      • Can it be considered as a historical mistake?
    • Contempt of Court
      • Difference between Civil and Criminal Contempt.
      • Should it be removed?

  • Top 3 Mistakes That Every UPSC Aspirant Should AVOID Now!

    Top 3 Mistakes That Every UPSC Aspirant Should AVOID Now!

    Any serious UPSC aspirant will tell you that this is one of the most difficult exams in the world. The syllabus is vast, the questions are unpredictable, and the pressure is difficult to bear. Studying for this exam can become overwhelming. And due to the extreme stress of succeeding in this exam, aspirants end up making mistakes that are easily avoidable. 

    We know that it is only human to make mistakes but as a UPSC aspirant, can you really afford to?

    We spoke to hundreds of candidates who have cracked this exam and are successful civil servants now, and they all revealed that the key to their success was avoiding these 3 extremely common mistakes:

    1. Trying To Study Everything – This is a mistake most aspirants make. They try to study everything possible and end up feeling overwhelmed, tired, and confused. Smart aspirants learn from experienced mentors and their peers about what to study and what to avoid. 

    Remember: You do not need to study everything! 

    1. Studying Alone – When you study alone, you develop only one perspective on any topic. When you speak with your peers, discuss topics with other aspirants, and debate relevant topics, you develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject. This improves your retention abilities and your answers become rich with facts. 

    Remember: Learn from your peers, it improves your command on the subject.

    1. Being Inconsistent – Most candidates study intensely for a month and then start slacking. They get tired, confused, overwhelmed, and even bored sometimes. And once they start slacking, it becomes very difficult to concentrate again. Successful candidates, however, become a part of groups or clubs that keeps them focused. They don’t study in isolation but join a group that supports them intellectually and motivates them. That’s how they succeed!

    Remember: Become a part of a club that supports you, motivates you, and keeps you focused.

    These 3 mistakes are easily avoidable and as a serious candidate, you should be focused on finding mentors who can guide you well, finding groups with other serious candidates, and joining clubs that will help you stay on track.

    It’s easy to find all of these on Habitat, and once you find them, your preparation will transform overnight! We promise!

  • Stop Reading The Same Things Over And Over Again, There’s A Better Way

    Stop Reading The Same Things Over And Over Again, There’s A Better Way

    Suppose you started reading Laxmikant to prepare for questions on Indian Constitution. 

    What do you do? You read through it, answer the questions in the book, and gradually complete the syllabus. 

    What do you do next? You pick up mock questions and try solving them. 

    While solving the question paper, you realise that you have missed some points. What do you do then? You go back to Lakshmikant and read that chapter again.

    Now, this is not a one time thing. Every time you discover that you have missed a concept or cannot solve a particular question, you go back to the book and read it again. Basically, you spend a lot of time reading the same material over and over again without feeling confident that you will definitely solve the questions. Is this the smart way of preparing for your exams or could there be a better way?

    And you are not alone. Most of the students do the same thing and waste a lot of time and effort in reading the same things without feeling completely confident about it. Would it not be better if you could spend this time on reading some other material or preparing for your optional subject? Wouldn’t it be better if you read the syllabus once or maybe twice and felt confident about it?

    What if we tell you that you can gain absolute mastery over the subject, not only constitution but all of them, without going through the same material multiple times? What if we tell you that there is a better way, a smarter way?

    So, what is the smarter way?

    We spoke with hundreds of aspirants who have cracked the exam and they revealed the secret that helped them succeed. The secret was ‘discussion.’

    In fact, every aspirant who has succeeded will tell you that they engaged with their peers and mentors in numerous discussions to understand the topics comprehensively. Successful aspirants will tell you that they got a comprehensive understanding of the topics by participating in thorough discussions with other aspirants. 

    Why do they do this?

    Engaging in discussions helped these successful candidates in clearing their doubts. It helped them get a broader perspective on the subject and it helped them find new ways of answering questions without having to read the same material over and over again. 

    They learned through conversations!

    How can you do the same?

    Well, at Habitat, we have highly focused aspirants engaging in thorough discussions on the most relevant topics, everyday. They are guided by experienced mentors who engage in the conversation and keep it concentrated on the topic. We make sure that every aspirant on Habitat learns at their own pace but in an efficient manner. 

    The aspirants in our clubs get the following benefits:

    • Completion of the syllabus? No problem
    • Intense revision? Done
    • Detailed discussion? Of course
    • Answer writing practice? Yes
    • A focused approach to studies? Indeed
    • Doubt clearing? Obviously

    We make sure that you have everything that you need to succeed! 

    All you need to do is give it a shot! So, go ahead and try out one of our clubs. Or just speak with us for free! 

    We promise that you will find learning much easier and feel more confident going for your exam.

  • From Scared To Prepared, There’s Only 1 Difference!

    Imagine the day of your exam. As you sit at the desk surrounded by other aspirants and look down at the question paper on your desk, what is the feeling that you would like to have?

    Would you be scared or would you feel prepared? 

    Your  answer can change the course of your career and your life.

    Believe it or not, there is only one difference between aspirants who go to the examination hall and miss their opportunity and those who score brilliantly. 

    Their training makes all the difference in the world.

    An aspirant with smart training can score incredibly well on their paper when compared to others.   But what does smart training mean? How is it different from the way others train for their exams? What gives them the edge?

    Well, smart training requires knowing what to study as well as what not to study. While most students try to study each and everything possible, smart students know how to save time by studying only the most relevant topics for the exam. They engage with their peers and experienced mentors and remain focused only on the topics that matter.


    Don’t Miss Out! These 7 Free Habitat Sessions Can Transform Your UPSC IAS Preparation


    Aspirants with better training know the techniques, tricks, and tips to beat the exam. They are not here just to play, they are here to win! Our mentors present an intensive set of tips and tricks for the aspirants so that they know exactly how to answer even the most difficult questions easily.

    But the most important thing that smart aspirants do is engagediscuss, and debate. At Habitat, for example, aspirants engage with each other on diverse topics, understand multiple perspectives, and develop a comprehensive understanding of any topic. While others try reading and re-reading scores of books, aspirants on Habitat discuss those concepts in detail. 

    And that is how the aspirants at Habitat gain the edge over others. They are better prepared because they have discussed the topics, they have revised the most relevant topics, and they have a comprehensive understanding of the subject. 

    This is why the aspirants on Habitat go to the examination hall prepared and not scared

    So, how would you like to feel on exam day?

  • 20 DAYS Can Save 20 WEEKS Of Your Preparation Time! Join The Clubs!

    20 DAYS Can Save 20 WEEKS Of Your Preparation Time! Join The Clubs!

    You can either study for weeks and still feel unprepared for your exams or you can study smart and crack the code in 20 days with our expert mentors at your service. 

    1) From Layman To Statesman In 20 Days!

    The highly effective Statesman Club by Arpita Roy will take you from the basics of International Relations to the Advanced course in just 20 sessions. Cover everything from Prelims preparation to answer writing for Mains. Learn how to write the model answers, integrate current affairs in your answers, and write perfect essays with an International Perspective.

    Join now and sharpen your edge! (https://bit.ly/Statesman_enroll)

    2) Master Current Affairs The Smart Way And Write Your Answers Like A PRO!

    Do not get drowned in the sea of current affairs and stop worrying over how to write the perfect answer. The DECODE club is ready with an intensive 20 session program to transform your preparation from nothing to top-notch! Cover the most important Current Affairs topics and learn how to frame those impeccable answers.

    Join the club and crack the code! (https://bit.ly/Decode_AW_enroll)

  • Don’t Miss Out! These 7 Free Habitat Sessions Can Transform Your UPSC IAS Preparation

    Don’t Miss Out! These 7 Free Habitat Sessions Can Transform Your UPSC IAS Preparation

    Attend free sessions on Habitat’s General club here (click)

    The difference between success and failure is getting the right advice by the right people at the right time. And even one session with our expert mentors can completely transform your preparations. 

    Sounds too good to be true? Well, join them for a session and decide for yourself. 

    And it’s totally FREE. No strings attached, we promise! 

    This is the timetable:

    11:30 pm – Prelims strategy, Essay and Ethics with Zeeshan sir

    Gets the sharpest updates on Daily Current Affairs with Anjum Sharma’s Chat pe news

    4:30 pm – Chat pe News with Anjum Sharma

    Develop a comprehensive understanding of International Relations with Arpita Roy

    5:30 pm – IR with Arpita Roy

    Dig deeper and know more with Amit B sir

    6:00 pm – Amit B Sir’s Abhigyan sessions

    Gets the smartest tips to crack CSAT and Efforts GS with Ravi Ranjan

    7:00 pm – CSAT with Ravi Ranjan

    Sharpen your Economics with Amoghavarsha

    8:30 – AmoghavarshaEconomics Gamified

    Score high with least effort, learn Ethics with Rohit Yadav

    9:30 pm – Rohit Yadav’s Ethics sessions

    It’s your career, missing out is not an option! Join Now.

    Attend free sessions on Habitat’s General club here (click)

  • UPSC Interviews 2020: One-to-one DAF analysis and personalized DAF questionnaire| Get them here

    UPSC Interviews 2020: One-to-one DAF analysis and personalized DAF questionnaire| Get them here

    As a part of Transcend: IGP for UPSC we provide you a 1-1 DAF analysis session, and personalized DAF-based questionnaire (sample below).

    Click here to schedule your 1-1 DAF analysis and get a DAF based questionnaire

    Detailed Application Form (DAF) is one of the most important documents that you might have filled for UPSC interviews. A major part of the interview will revolve around the information and details provided in the DAF. It is more than your CV.

    Your ability to defend your DAF before the panel is going to decide your success. Anticipating and preparing for the questions based on your DAF is an essential part of the interview preparation.

    1-1 DAF analysis

    Civilsdaily’s senior team that includes academics, in-service officers and CD faculty will help you with a detailed in-depth analysis of your DAF. It is going to be an online (google meet or zoom) session.

    Click here to schedule your 1-1 DAF analysis and get a DAF based questionnaire

    CD team will get in touch with you and will give you a slot for your 1-1 analysis.

    About DAF based questionnaire:

    Well researched and relevant questions compiled by an experienced and dedicated team at Civilsdaily. Interlinking of questions to burning issues of national and international importance. We make sure that no area of the DAF has been left untouched.

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    This DAF-based questionnaire is an important tool which if used properly in your preparation may allow you to steer your interview in a particular direction.

    Click here to get your DAF based questionnaire

    Below are some of the pictures and sample of the questions that you are going to get.

    Questions based on Graduation subject

    Questions based on Date of birth

    Questions based on optional subject

    Questions based on Hobbies

    Click here to get your DAF based questionnaire

    About Transcend Interview Guidance Program 2020

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    PROGRAM INCLUSION AND OTHER DETAILS BELOW.

    Transcend is our flagship Interview Guidance Program for UPSC CSE 2020.

    Program inclusion

    1. Mock interview and detailed analysis + feedback
    2. Most important issues coverage – current and structural
    3. DAF 2 curation
    4. Personalized mentorship
    5. DAF analysis and one-on-one sessions with mentors
    6. DAF based personalized questionnaire
    7. Transcend Habitat group membership

    How to enroll?

  • Last day to Join Samachar Manthan 2022 Program | Program starting from 5th June 2021 | Enrollment open

    Program starting from 5th June 2021


    Absolutely no part of the IAS exam syllabus gets the level (even similar) of attention or emphasis as is received by Current Affairs. It is as ubiquitous as Oxygen on Earth, and for the exam, its importance is of similar magnitude. 

    Importance in Interview

    In Personality Tests often your opinions are asked on various issues. Current Affairs make you aware of the surroundings and allow you to give practical answers to the problems faced by the country.

    Current affairs are indispensable for every stage of the UPSC exam, be it prelims, mains, or interviews. Understanding the importance of current affairs is just one part of the UPSC puzzle. For solving the whole puzzle, we have Samachar Manthan.

    What is Samachar Manthan 2022?

    Samachar Manthan is our flagship program designed to help you develop a solid command on your newspaper reading and current affairs analyzing skills. We’re are also going to focus on imparting skills required to utilize current affairs. Since it builds your core, it is important for both Prelims and Mains. 

    Three variants of Samachar Manthan:

    Program inclusion

    1. Weekly 3+ hours video lecture

    2. High-quality Notes and reference material

    3. Membership to Samachar Manthan Habitat club – doubts,  discussion, and mentorship session.

    4. Weekly Current Affairs based Mains Test (10 Questions) and Evaluation

    5. Current Affairs Monthly Prelims Test package

    6. Marathon Revision sessions on Habitat before Prelims and Mains

    7. Frequent Google meet Sessions to check on Student’s Preparation status

    8. Micro notes to help you make your notes.

    About the faculty leading this program:

    Sajal Singh

    Sajal sir is known to make Economics and IR as easy as a cakewalk. He scored one of the highest marks in GS in the 2017 UPSC exam. Under his guidance, more than 80 percent of Students qualified for UPSC interview 2020 in Smash mains Program.

    Sudhanshu Mishra

    Sudhanshu sir has firsthand experience of 3 mains and two interviews of UPSC. He has served in the defense ministry for 10 years with keen interests in regional and global geopolitics and has ample experience of various other competitive exams as well.

    Duration of the program:

    This program will start from 1st week of June and has two variants which will continue till Prelims 2022 and Mains 2022 respectively.

    Why Samachar Manthan?

    5 stage structure of Lecture-Notes-Testing-Review-Mentoring

    Our unique five-stage methodology helps ensure maximum retention and rock-solid preparation. Each component has been meticulously crafted which repeated every week creates a virtuous cycle.

    Diversified and Comprehensive coverage

    We let news develop over a week, and a team under Sajal Sir daily covers it from various sources which include newspapers (The Hindu, The Indian Express, LiveMint, etc.), magazines (Yojana, Kurukshetra, EPW, Down to Earth), important websites (PIB, PRS, govt ministries, IDSA, etc.).

    UPSC is a generalist exam. It’s important to cover more issues than to cover a few, in more depth. Samachar Manthan ensures a fine balance of comprehensive news coverage and detailed discussion on the most important topics.

    It’s not just a Current affairs program we cover even those themes which are not in news but which we feel are important for the exam

    Eg:  Land reforms, PDS Reforms, Issues with Rajya Sabha

    Videos and Notes

    Carefully selected relevant news is analyzed and delivered in a weekly lecture spanning over 3 hours.

    You will be getting high-quality, well-designed notes. They are detailed with proper categorization of news into the Mains and Prelims category.

    Our focus is on conceptual clarity, simplicity, relevance, and making interlinkages between current affairs and basic/static part of the syllabus.

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC

    Samachar Manthan Weekly Notes (Click to download)

    Samachar Manthan Micro-notes (click to download)

    A sample of Samachar Manthan micro notes

    Samachar Manthan will also help you understand how to utilize current affairs in all your Prelims and Mains papers. A part of which is done by tests.

    Weekly Mains Test and Evaluation

    Because learning is not enough, you must apply. Every week a 10 question UPSC level current affairs test follows with video and notes. The focus here is on Mains answer writing skills and practice.

    It’s a skill that is learned, honed, and perfected gradually. And this is why it should be done regularly. Our team of subject experts evaluates your answers and provides you with feedback. Answer enhancement is one of the objectives of this exercise.

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC

    Evaluated answer sheet – 1 (Click to download)

    Evaluated answer sheet – 2 (Click to download)

    Current Affairs Monthly Prelims Test package

    This was a feedback that we had received from our students. Now every month we provide a Current Affairs prelims test package.

    All this completes a study loop and enhances your retention.

    Civilsdaily Handholding and mentoring: 

    Our team led by Sajal sir is there to provide handholding support all through your UPSC journey. Increased interaction with the faculty and teachers from Civilsdaily will help you align your preparation and make it more relevant. You can reach out to Sajal sir and other teachers on Habitat.

    Google meet sessions

    Another important component we have added this year is Google meet sessions. These sessions will be conducted on a regular basis with the aspirants.

    Samachar Manthan 2022 -Habitat club 

    You’ll get a membership of the exclusive Habitat club and it is where everything comes together learning, doubt clearing, notes, references, mentors, and a focussed community. You’re going to learn and discuss like never before. 

    How will your queries be resolved?

    • The moment you have a query, you post it in the group. Your doubts will get resolved asap.
    • More often than not, your peers will take part in your doubt discussions adding a lot of value.

    Besides doubts, what else is there on Habitat?

    • #DDS sessions – We have dedicated sessions every day to resolve doubts in real-time. Never keep a doubt to yourself. 
    • An ecosystem for co-learning and active learning.
    • A highly motivated community to bring flexibility and consistency to your preparation.

    Marathon revision sessions before Prelims and Mains

    To consolidate your coverage and revision we take revision sessions on Habitat.

    Revision session on Habitat

    This is what our students have to say about Samachar Manthan and Sajal Sir.

     

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC
    Feedback from our students.

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC
    From answers posted in Quora. Read more here.

    Two variants of Samachar Manthan:

  • Samachar Manthan 2022 launched | Program starting from 5th June 2021 | Enrollment open

    Program starting from 5th June 2021


    Absolutely no part of the IAS exam syllabus gets the level (even similar) of attention or emphasis as is received by Current Affairs. It is as ubiquitous as Oxygen on Earth, and for the exam, its importance is of similar magnitude. 

    Importance in Interview

    In Personality Tests often your opinions are asked on various issues. Current Affairs make you aware of the surroundings and allow you to give practical answers to the problems faced by the country.

    Current affairs are indispensable for every stage of the UPSC exam, be it prelims, mains, or interviews. Understanding the importance of current affairs is just one part of the UPSC puzzle. For solving the whole puzzle, we have Samachar Manthan.

    What is Samachar Manthan 2022?

    Samachar Manthan is our flagship program designed to help you develop a solid command on your newspaper reading and current affairs analyzing skills. We’re are also going to focus on imparting skills required to utilize current affairs. Since it builds your core, it is important for both Prelims and Mains. 

    Three variants of Samachar Manthan:

    Program inclusion

    1. Weekly 3+ hours video lecture

    2. High-quality Notes and reference material

    3. Membership to Samachar Manthan Habitat club – doubts,  discussion, and mentorship session.

    4. Weekly Current Affairs based Mains Test (10 Questions) and Evaluation

    5. Current Affairs Monthly Prelims Test package

    6. Marathon Revision sessions on Habitat before Prelims and Mains

    7. Frequent Google meet Sessions to check on Student’s Preparation status

    8. Micro notes to help you make your notes.

    About the faculty leading this program:

    Sajal Singh

    Sajal sir is known to make Economics and IR as easy as a cakewalk. He scored one of the highest marks in GS in the 2017 UPSC exam. Under his guidance, more than 80 percent of Students qualified for UPSC interview 2020 in Smash mains Program.

    Sudhanshu Mishra

    Sudhanshu sir has firsthand experience of 3 mains and two interviews of UPSC. He has served in the defense ministry for 10 years with keen interests in regional and global geopolitics and has ample experience of various other competitive exams as well.

    Duration of the program:

    This program will start from 1st week of June and has two variants which will continue till Prelims 2022 and Mains 2022 respectively.

    Why Samachar Manthan?

    5 stage structure of Lecture-Notes-Testing-Review-Mentoring

    Our unique five-stage methodology helps ensure maximum retention and rock-solid preparation. Each component has been meticulously crafted which repeated every week creates a virtuous cycle.

    Diversified and Comprehensive coverage

    We let news develop over a week, and a team under Sajal Sir daily covers it from various sources which include newspapers (The Hindu, The Indian Express, LiveMint, etc.), magazines (Yojana, Kurukshetra, EPW, Down to Earth), important websites (PIB, PRS, govt ministries, IDSA, etc.).

    UPSC is a generalist exam. It’s important to cover more issues than to cover a few, in more depth. Samachar Manthan ensures a fine balance of comprehensive news coverage and detailed discussion on the most important topics.

    It’s not just a Current affairs program we cover even those themes which are not in news but which we feel are important for the exam

    Eg:  Land reforms, PDS Reforms, Issues with Rajya Sabha

    Videos and Notes

    Carefully selected relevant news is analyzed and delivered in a weekly lecture spanning over 3 hours.

    You will be getting high-quality, well-designed notes. They are detailed with proper categorization of news into the Mains and Prelims category.

    Our focus is on conceptual clarity, simplicity, relevance, and making interlinkages between current affairs and basic/static part of the syllabus.

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC

    Samachar Manthan Weekly Notes (Click to download)

    Samachar Manthan Micro-notes (click to download)

    A sample of Samachar Manthan micro notes

    Samachar Manthan will also help you understand how to utilize current affairs in all your Prelims and Mains papers. A part of which is done by tests.

    Weekly Mains Test and Evaluation

    Because learning is not enough, you must apply. Every week a 10 question UPSC level current affairs test follows with video and notes. The focus here is on Mains answer writing skills and practice.

    It’s a skill that is learned, honed, and perfected gradually. And this is why it should be done regularly. Our team of subject experts evaluates your answers and provides you with feedback. Answer enhancement is one of the objectives of this exercise.

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC

    Evaluated answer sheet – 1 (Click to download)

    Evaluated answer sheet – 2 (Click to download)

    Current Affairs Monthly Prelims Test package

    This was a feedback that we had received from our students. Now every month we provide a Current Affairs prelims test package.

    All this completes a study loop and enhances your retention.

    Civilsdaily Handholding and mentoring: 

    Our team led by Sajal sir is there to provide handholding support all through your UPSC journey. Increased interaction with the faculty and teachers from Civilsdaily will help you align your preparation and make it more relevant. You can reach out to Sajal sir and other teachers on Habitat.

    Google meet sessions

    Another important component we have added this year is Google meet sessions. These sessions will be conducted on a regular basis with the aspirants.

    Samachar Manthan 2022 -Habitat club 

    You’ll get a membership of the exclusive Habitat club and it is where everything comes together learning, doubt clearing, notes, references, mentors, and a focussed community. You’re going to learn and discuss like never before. 

    How will your queries be resolved?

    • The moment you have a query, you post it in the group. Your doubts will get resolved asap.
    • More often than not, your peers will take part in your doubt discussions adding a lot of value.

    Besides doubts, what else is there on Habitat?

    • #DDS sessions – We have dedicated sessions every day to resolve doubts in real-time. Never keep a doubt to yourself. 
    • An ecosystem for co-learning and active learning.
    • A highly motivated community to bring flexibility and consistency to your preparation.

    Marathon revision sessions before Prelims and Mains

    To consolidate your coverage and revision we take revision sessions on Habitat.

    Revision session on Habitat

    This is what our students have to say about Samachar Manthan and Sajal Sir.

     

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC
    Feedback from our students.

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC
    From answers posted in Quora. Read more here.

    Two variants of Samachar Manthan:

  • UPSC Interviews 2020: Schedule your Mock + DAF questionnaire | Important topics inside

    UPSC Interviews 2020: Schedule your Mock + DAF questionnaire | Important topics inside

    Click here for DAF questionnaire and here for Important Topics

    Mock Interviews at Civilsdaily form a crucial part of UPSC interview preparation. The quality and diversity of the panel help prepare an aspirant for the actual interview at UPSC. 

    Aspirants have benefited greatly from the mock interview and the feedback they get from the panel members after their mock interview. At the same time, we work with the aspirants to improve upon the areas highlighted by the panel.

    Aspirants will also get a personalized DAF-based questionnaire based on extensive research and linkages with the issues of national and international importance.

    Upcoming Mock interview and session

    This week’s mock interview dates have been fixed.

    • Mock interview this week- 23rd May (Book your slot)   
    • Time: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.  
    • Mode: Online 

    Interview slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Panelists for Mock Interviews: 

    1. Shri Shankar Aggarwal, IAS (retd.)
    2. Dr. Noor Mohammad, IAS (retd.)
    3. Dr. P.K. Agrawal, IAS (Retd.)
    4. Shri T. N. Thakur, IAAS (retd.)
    5. Shri V. P. Singh, IRPS
    6. Mrs.Aditi Gupta, Corporate Leadership Specialist
    7. Prof. U.M. Amin, Jamia Milia University
    8. Mr. Himanshu Arora, Economist, JNU, PMEAC 
    9. Mr. Kunal Aggarwal, IRS
    10. Mr. Debraj Das, IPS

    Tentative: Shri Harsh V. Pant (Observer Research Foundation), Shri SN Tripathi, IAS (Director IIPA), Shri Yogesh Narain (Retd. Defence Secretary), Shri Dipankar Gupta (Indian Sociologist), and others.   


    DAF questionnaire

    Detailed Application Form (DAF) is one of the most important documents that you might have filled for UPSC interviews. A major part of the interview will revolve around the information and details provided in the DAF. It is more than your CV.

    Your ability to defend your DAF before the panel is going to decide your success. Anticipating and preparing for the questions based on your DAF is an essential part of the interview preparation.

    As a part of Transcend: Interview Guidance Program for UPSC interviews we provide you a personalized and elaborate DAF-based questionnaire.

    Fill the form below for DAF questionnaire.


    Important interview topics

    • Report of 15th Finance Commission
      • Do you agree with the new criteria defined under Terms of Reference by FC?
      • What are the major challenges being faced by several states?
    • Monetisation of deficit
      • What do you understand by Monetisation of Deficit?
      • Is it a Feasible solution for an economy like India?
    • Better Relations: Onus on Pakistan
      • What responsibility does India have on this?
      • Does the Onus lie on India’s side also to extend the hands of friendship? 
    • Delhi: LG’s role redefined
      • What is the major area of tussles?
      • Do you think such steps might lead to erosion of federation and a spot on elected parties having full-fledged legislature? 
    • Reservation: reviewing 50% cap
      • Is this still needed?
      • What can be the other alternatives?
    • Regulating Social Media Influencers
      • Why such regulation needed, despite Media being considered as the 4th Pillar of democracy?
      • Spread of Fake News is because of Unaware citizenry? What’s your view on this?
      • What are the other causes?
    • Need for Agricultural reforms
      • Is the Farmer Protest right?
      • What is the cause for such unrest? 
      • Why is there such a trust deficit?
    • Nota and option of Re-Election
      • Is the option of NOTA effective in Indian Democracy?
      • What can be done then to reduce the money and muscle power? 
    • Climate Change and India
      • Why such urgency now? Immediate reasons?
      • What is India’s position in terms of mitigating CC impact? 
      • Why the burden on developing countries? 

     

    • Time to implement Uniform Civil Code
      • Do you think UCC is now the need of the hour?
      • Any challenges in its implementation? Why?
      • What is the Constitutional mandate on this?
    • India-UK bilateral ties
      • Does Brexit change the equations between India and EU?
      • What major impact can India have after the whole Brexit scenario?
    • France: Liberty and fight against terror
      • Debate on secularism and its type?
      • Is India a perfect example for positive secularism? 
    • Atma Nirbhar Bharat 3.0
      • Is this Atmanirbharta possible in India?
      • Then why 1991 LPG reforms were brought at the first instance?
      • Where are we lacking exactly?
    • Education Sector reforms
      • Will NEP fill all the existing gaps in the Education sector?
      • Is RTE successful in India?
      • Providing education in Mother Tongue- do you find some relevance in it? 
      • Then why so much focus on english medium?
    • Empowering women
      • What is the most im[ortant factor for making women really empowered?
      • Will it improve the status of the female population in the country? 
      • What are the main hindrances in empowering this section of society?
    • Monetise and Modernise Mantra for PSUs
      • Privatisation or not? Why?
      • Why not improve the existing structure rather than going for privatisation?
    • Strengthening our start-up ecosystem
      • Is India ready for a startup ecosystem?
      • Then why do they get merged with MNCs after a few years and why not they themselves striving to become a MNC?
    • Raising marriageable age for women
      • Why such notions in India?
      • Will it improve the position of women in families?
      • Do you agree with marrying a woman older than you?
    • Emerging Technologies- Global Challenges
      • Why is it creating so much of fuss?
      • A day without INTERNET and COMPUTERS/SMART DEVICES?
    • India’s Humanitarian Diplomacy
      • Why so much focus on soft diplomacy?
      • Has it provided any advantage to India in International arena?
    • Quad Summit: India’s gain
      • What gains will it bring?
      • Can it be seen as a counter attack on China?
    • India’s engagement with Africa
      • What are the stakes for India in Africa?
      • How can India take a stronghold against China there?
    • Biden Presidency and India-US ties
      • How will it be different from Trump’s Presidency?
      • Any relief for India?
      • What can be the major challenges? 
    • Afghan Peace Talks and India
      • India’s stand on Taliban?
      • Should India change its stand?
    • Relations with Nepal in Covid Era
      • We can choose our friends but not our neighbours- its relevance in nepal’s context?
    • India’s leadership in Post-Covid world
      • What are the major areas where India should focus first?
      • Can we be able to beat China on any front ?
    • India’s Vaccine Diplomacy
      • What is the idea behind this?
      • Is it not Fiscal Imprudence?
    • Challenges for India as a global power
      • Major areas of conflicts?
      • How can  India emerge to be a winner on these fronts ?
    • India and G7 summit
      • Do you think the invitation has some relevance for India?
    • RCEP: Challenges and way forward
      • What could have been the scenario if India would have joined it?
      • Is it a mature step from India’s perspective?
    • Cyber security and India’s preparedness 
      • Is India prepared on this front?
      • What are the ethical challenges involved?
      • Need for Responsible technology? How?
    • LAC pullback: nothing conceded
      • Where does India stand now after this whole stand-off scenario?
      • Will it bring some respite in the near future?
      • Why do the issues remain unresolved?
      • Can it be considered as a historical mistake?
    • Contempt of Court
      • Difference between Civil and Criminal Contempt.
      • Should it be removed?

  • (3 pm,today) Webinar by Sudhanshu sir | How to crack UPSC IAS exam in the very first attempt?

    (3 pm,today) Webinar by Sudhanshu sir | How to crack UPSC IAS exam in the very first attempt?

    Register here for the webinar (click here)

    Those who have registered will get the Zoom link at 2 pm.


    Webinar Date: 16th May 2021

    Timings: 3 PM

    As complicated as it may appear, the UPSC Civil services exam is more about carrying nerves. It’s also about maintaining discipline for the time being and till you succeed. Nor the subjects are esoteric or unheard of. But the character for one to be able to sacrifice the beauty called life and family is rare. Your stay in the game with the zeal to come out winning is very important.

    Philosophy aside, but keeping the practical elements in mind, let’s dig a little deeper.  Also, find out what it takes for one to jump that threshold and what our toppers have said. Why have they not been able to clear earlier and what changes they made to succeed?. These are the most sought-after info and are available on the internet. But from an individual’s perspective, one can not ignore his/her inconclusiveness due to lack of a distinct plan or direction.

    Hence, we are coming up with an open session. To counter myths and give some facts which will help you see the light on the other side of the tunnel about the exam.

    In this open session, we are going to give a clear insight which is important for one to save time, energy, and effort. Which might otherwise be getting wasted in the wrong direction? This is important because for an individual the first year is the year with maximum energy, expectation from self, go-getter attitude, etc..

    Register here for the webinar (click here)

    We tend to get lost in the sea of advice and sources of studies. To save one from such torrents of information, it’s sometimes said that we need to better know “what not to follow than what to follow”.

    Anyways such hypotheses aside, your time in this open session is going to be full of interaction. Some previous year aspirants are also expected to be present. We do expect that all your confusion about the exam will get clear.

    Attendees can expect some takeaways too in the form of softcopies relevant to the exam. They will be available to you via email once you have done the registration for the open session.

    In this webinar, Sudhanshu Mishra, Core-Faculty@Civilsdaily will give you an overview:

    – What UPSC expects out of you?

    – Avoiding Mistakes which can cost you an attempt?

    – What to do to master the IAS-Exam?

    – How to clear the exam -Step-by-Step learning plan?

    – An interactive Q&A session with an experienced audience?

    – How to clear the exam in the very first attempt?

    – Important Civilsdaily softcopies takeaway for exam preparation.

    A quick bit about Sudhanshu Sir :

    Sudhanshu Sir has firsthand experience of 3 mains and two interviews of UPSC. He has served in the defence ministry for 10 years with keen interests in regional and global geopolitics and has ample experience of various other competitive exams as well. 

    Register here for the webinar (click here)

  • Samarth 2022-Webinar by Sudhanshu sir| How to crack UPSC IAS exam in the very first attempt? |Register here

    Samarth 2022-Webinar by Sudhanshu sir| How to crack UPSC IAS exam in the very first attempt? |Register here

    Register here for the webinar (click here)

    Webinar Date: 16th May 2021

    Timings: 3 PM

    As complicated as it may appear, the UPSC Civil services exam is more about carrying nerves. It’s also about maintaining discipline for the time being and till you succeed. Nor the subjects are esoteric or unheard of. But the character for one to be able to sacrifice the beauty called life and family is rare. Your stay in the game with the zeal to come out winning is very important.

    Philosophy aside, but keeping the practical elements in mind, let’s dig a little deeper.  Also, find out what it takes for one to jump that threshold and what our toppers have said. Why have they not been able to clear earlier and what changes they made to succeed?. These are the most sought-after info and are available on the internet. But from an individual’s perspective, one can not ignore his/her inconclusiveness due to lack of a distinct plan or direction.

    Hence, we are coming up with an open session. To counter myths and give some facts which will help you see the light on the other side of the tunnel about the exam.

    In this open session, we are going to give a clear insight which is important for one to save time, energy, and effort. Which might otherwise be getting wasted in the wrong direction? This is important because for an individual the first year is the year with maximum energy, expectation from self, go-getter attitude, etc..

    Register here for the webinar (click here)

    We tend to get lost in the sea of advice and sources of studies. To save one from such torrents of information, it’s sometimes said that we need to better know “what not to follow than what to follow”.

    Anyways such hypotheses aside, your time in this open session is going to be full of interaction. Some previous year aspirants are also expected to be present. We do expect that all your confusion about the exam will get clear.

    Attendees can expect some takeaways too in the form of softcopies relevant to the exam. They will be available to you via email once you have done the registration for the open session.

    In this webinar, Sudhanshu Mishra, Core-Faculty@Civilsdaily will give you an overview:

    – What UPSC expects out of you?

    – Avoiding Mistakes which can cost you an attempt?

    – What to do to master the IAS-Exam?

    – How to clear the exam -Step-by-Step learning plan?

    – An interactive Q&A session with an experienced audience?

    – How to clear the exam in the very first attempt?

    – Important Civilsdaily softcopies takeaway for exam preparation.

    A quick bit about Sudhanshu Sir :

    Sudhanshu Sir has firsthand experience of 3 mains and two interviews of UPSC. He has served in the defence ministry for 10 years with keen interests in regional and global geopolitics and has ample experience of various other competitive exams as well. 

    Register here for the webinar (click here)

  • IAS Prelims 2021 to be postponed| Reconquer Prelims 2021 amidst pandemic

    IAS Prelims 2021 to be postponed| Reconquer Prelims 2021 amidst pandemic

    How to best utilize this time for IAS Prelims 2021? Click here to fill the Samanvaya form for free 1-1 mentorship. We will call you within 24 hours. (Also provided at the bottom of the article)

    Test series for Assessment, Notes + Videos for revision and syllabus completion, Weekly Google meet sessions for Guidance


    IAS Prelims 2021 will be deferred by at least 3 months due to the prevailing pandemic situation in the country. UPSC will very soon release a notification announcing this postponement.

    It’s time for an IAS 2021 aspirant to turn these times of adversity into an opportunity:

    • Beat the competition– You get more time to revise and clear your concepts, especially true for working professions.
    • Get in the competition– Late risers or those who couldn’t prepare can start seriously now.
    • There are fewer distractions now due to the lockdown.

    There is another side to it as well, aspirants might become directionless, disoriented, and complacent due to a lack of plan.

    How to best utilize this time for IAS Prelims 2021? Click here to fill the Samanvaya form for free 1-1 mentorship. We will call you within 24 hours.

    Any form of complacency is a kiss of death for your UPSC prelims 2021 success.

    To help you make the most out of these 3 months Civilsdaily is offering you its test series but topped with important and relevant material to help you Reconquer Prelims 2021.

    What is Reconquer Prelims 2021?

    It’s is a special program for UPSC IAS 2021 prelims which include mock tests primarily but we’re are going to provide you with notes, video lectures, weekly guidance sessions, and Civilsdaily’s support to act as a booster to your preparation.

    Program inclusion:

    • 38 IAS Prelims Mock Tests
      • 8 Basic tests
      • 8 Advanced tests
      • 10 Current Affairs
      • 8 Full-Length Tests
      • 4 CSAT tests
    • Decimate Prelims 2021 current affairs (PDF)
    • Union Budget and Economic survey-
      • Video* lecture by Sajal Singh
      • PDF note
    • Score Boosting video* lectures by Zeeshan Hashmi
    • Weekly Google meet sessions with Sajal sir, Sukanya ma’am, Sudhanshu sir, and other CD mentors.
    • Access to Civilsdaily’s Prelims 2021 club on Habitat
      • Discussion
      • Doubt sessions

    * pre-recorded video lectures

    Know more about this program. Click here to fill the Samanvaya form for free 1-1 mentorship. We will call you within 24 hours.

    Timetable

    Objectives of Reconquer Prelims 2021

    • Revision and course completion.
    • 360 degrees assessment of your preparation.
    • Getting back on track especially for those who started late or couldn’t prepare sufficiently till now.
    • Putting up a plan for maximizing your efforts.
    • Efficiency in preparation.
    • Help you build capacity to tackle IAS Prelims 2021 and succeed in that.

    How to best utilize this time for IAS Prelims 2021? Click here to fill the Samanvaya form for free 1-1 mentorship. We will call you within 24 hours.

    Our philosophy – Mastering Prelims by guided yet Flexible Goal Setting

    1. Evidence-based question making: UPSC level mocks

    Mock tests are a part of our legacy product, the Prelims test series. It’s loaded with 6 key differentiators and 3 ‘exclusive’ features. 

    It aims to build your core competencies in a graded manner; from basic, advanced and then to UPSC+ level. Focus is on conceptual clarity, coverage of syllabus and developing a personalized strategy to attempt a UPSC Prelims paper.

    A Test Series is more than just a set of 100 questions and solutions at the end.

    The 3800 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established via UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on the themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

    2. Civilsdaily’s Innovation: Tagging

    Tagging helps us to ensure balanced coverage of static and current affairs, setting optimum difficulty level, keeping the paper relevance to UPSC syllabus and pattern, and cover all important themes. It’ll help you to analyse and understand the expectation of the UPSC in a better way.

    Subject/Sub-subject tagging ensures that a balanced paper is presented to you with an emphasis on important themes. It helps you discover your subject-specific blindspots and rectify them. We disclose our coverage. 

    Question Type Tags: Helps you understand the mix of questions and equip yourself in multifaceted question forming. Learn about question types here.

    Difficulty Level Tags, Conceptual/Factual Tags: These tags don’t leave you guessing about your weaknesses. If you miss a difficult factual question, it’s absolutely fine. In fact, it’s desirable as you don’t score a negative.

    3. Study and revision material- Notes and Video lectures

    I) High-quality material and notes from Decimate Prelims 2021 crash course

    These notes have been curated by experienced faculty at Civilsdaily and will help you revise all the concepts and current affairs from Jan 2020 to June 2021.

    II) Economic Survey 2020-2021 and Union budget 2021-2022 – Both of them have been very comprehensively covered by Comprehensively covered by Sajal sir Both video lectures and PDF notes will ensure that no concept or question will get unanswered from these.

    III) Score boosting lectures by Zeeshan sir

    Tikdam techniques is a very important skill that can boost your score by 30+ marks. It will prepare you and enhance your ability to perform under pressure (& lack of information). These lectures have helped a lot of students in the past.

    We not only impart but make you practice these skills in our test series. You will be getting pre-recorded video lectures.

    4. Civilsdaily’s Handholding – Google meet sessions

    We believe frequent guidance and course correction are crucial to your success in the UPSC exam, and that’s why we’ll be having a weekly Google meet session with senior faculty and mentors from Civilsdaily like Sajal sir, Sukanya ma’am, Sudhanshu sir, Ajay sir, and others.

    5. Access to Civilsdaily’s Prelims 2021 club on Habitat

    You’ll be assigned to an exclusive group on Habitat, it’s headed by Sajal sir, Sudhanshu sir, Zeeshan sir and membered by rankers and in-service officers.

    Habitat is where everything comes together: learning, doubt clearing, notes, references, mentors, and a focussed community. You’re going to learn and discuss like never before.

    What is there on Habitat?

    • Doubt sessions – Dedicated sessions to resolve doubts in real-time. Never keep a doubt to yourself.
    • An ecosystem for co-learning and active learning.
    • A highly motivated community to bring flexibility and consistency to your preparation.
    • Other activities like revisions, quizzes, test discussion, CSAT, etc. are also planned.Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSCHabitat – Desktop and Mobile view

    Where to find the tests?

    After you have enrolled, you will receive a confirmation email with the necessary links for the tests and material. You can also find those link from the curriculum section of this course.

    Facing any issue with test access post-enrollment?

    Share your payment confirmation, name, email id, and contact number along with the issue that you are facing (with screenshots if possible) at dj@civilsdaily.com and cc it to hello@civilsdaily.com

    We will resolve your issues in minutes.

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