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  • 17th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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    GS-1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone, etc. 

    GS-4 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers.

    Question 1)

    What do you mean by “faults” in the context of Plate Tectonics? Discuss its types, significance and implications for India. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    Independence of judiciary is secured in the Constitution through various safeguards. However, that independence faces several challenges. In light of this, mention provisions in the Constitution for securing the judicial independence and emerging challenges to that independence. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    Ongoing negotiations at WTO and the impasse has underscored the challenges and the need for reforms at the WTO. Discuss the various challenges WTO has been facing? 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    Explain the relationship between attitude and behaviour. Do you think training can change attitude of people towards weaker sections of the society? Discuss. 10 marks

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  • 16th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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    GS-1 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries.

    GS-4 Attitude.

    Question 1)

    Explain how earthquake waves are used as an indirect source for understanding the structure of the interior of the earth. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    The justice delivery system of India suffers from some inadequacies which hamper its functioning. Discuss these inadequacies and suggest the steps need to be taken to deal with these inadequacies. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    The COVID pandemic is an instance of a financial crisis turning into an economic shock. Instead, it is an economic shock brought on by a weak public health system that can turn into a financial crisis. The damage has to be mitigated by public spending in the appropriate sector. Comment. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    Has our nation lost its moral compass? In the context of suicide prevention day today, analyse critically the role of Indian society as a key factor driving the suicides in the country. 10 marks

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  • 15th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 16th December

    GS-1 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries.

    GS-4 Human Values.

    Question 1)

    Give an account of the distribution of different types of soils found in India. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    Discuss the concept of Contempt of Court. Explain in detail its different forms and also the rationale behind the provision. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    For a better growth in a free market economy, National Competition Policy is the need of the hour for India. Analyse. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    With examples from your own life explain how educational institutions have helped you shape your morality? 10 marks

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  • How to crack IAS 2021?| Also, things you need sorted before starting preparation for IAS 2022 | Fill Samanvaya-1 on 1 session with senior mentors

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    A well-informed start is always a good start.

    Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Click here and fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021 and IAS 2022. (also provided at the bottom of this post).

    What is the best strategy for IAS 2021 and 2022 exams? How to start preparation? What does UPSC expect? How to cover the syllabus? How to connect current affairs with static? When to start answer writing? How to plan a daily schedule and then follow it..

    There are a number of similar questions that you must be facing. IAS preparation is not just about memorizing and information gathering. Before you start you need to get answers to these questions. (Read below about our three-tiered mentoring)

    More than 10.5 lakh applied, but only 796 are going to clear IAS 2020. It is going to be much more challenging in 2021 and 2022.

    We’ve had a discussion with 1800 aspirants who failed in Prelims 2020. Many had taken multiple attempts before that.

    Lack of direction, no guidance, inability to make required necessary changes in their preparation, and an absence of a well-defined strategy were issues common to all. (What issues are you facing? tell us)

    Prelims 2020 in many ways was a watershed moment for IAS aspirants. It has highlighted the changing nature of UPSC and to be successful you need to adapt to the expectations of UPSC and adopt a new approach.

    For 2021 aspirants, your preparation should be highly outcome-oriented (enabling you to fetch more marks). Every action of yours must be very objectively defined, every step as a part of your strategy. Whatever you are learning must be utilizable in the exam (both pre and mains). Your preparation should have an element of measurability.

    Moreover, you need to balance both Prelims and Mains on one hand and current-static-optional on the other. Fill Samanvaya form to know how it should be done.

    It’s about how ‘you’ should be doing it instead of how someone else did it. That is the ‘elephant in the room’.

    All this stands true for 2022 aspirants as well. This is the right time to start preparation.

    Fill Samanvaya form given at the bottom of this post.

    Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS exam and the most important being understanding the expectations of UPSC and according to that planning and strategizing; other being, Learning – Knowledge and information; Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc.; Executing and utilizing information; and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap. Get these in order before you start for IAS 2021/22.

    But how to do that? Read below how our three-tiered mentoring will help.

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    Integrate them in your preparation. We’ll tell you how to do it.

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    This is where our 3 tier mentoring comes in:

    1. First step starts with this Samanvaya call: Once you fill in the form, our senior mentors will have a 1-to-1 detailed discussion (on-call) with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, current strategies, and create a step by step plan for next week, next month and so on.

    2. You are given access to our invite-only chat platform, Habitat where you can connect with mentors, ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.

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    3. The third and the most personalized tier is the dedicated 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2021/2022 journey.

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  • 14th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 15th December

    GS-1 Salient features of the world’s physical geography.

    GS-4 Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human
    actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships

    Question 1)

    “Efforts to address child marriage in India should be in consonance with the socioeconomic realities that demand investment in education, welfare, and opportunities for women.” Elaborate. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    Examine the issues in the effective functioning of the anti-defection law. Does the law, while discouraging defections, also lead to defeat of healthy intra-party debates and dissent? Analyse. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    Discuss the significance of Primary Agriculture Credit Society. Why do you think it is important for us to recognise it? 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil services: (a) Integrity (b) Principle of Legality. 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

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  • 11th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 14th December

    GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism

    GS-4 Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker
    sections. 

    Question 1)

    India requires an integrated housing development strategy for the rural context Elucidate. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    Custodial torture and deaths are the worst forms of human rights violations. Their prevention requires comprehensive reforms. In light of this, examine the challenges in the prevention of such crimes and suggest the measures and reforms required to deal with the issue. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    Growing focus and shift towards renewable energy underline the relevance and importance of the green energy markets more than ever before. Assess the status of renewable power generation in India and the factors responsible for its rapid growth. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    You and your friend are living together in a metropolitan city and preparing for civil service examinations. While you manage to meet your daily targets, you sense that your friend is unable to cope up with the pressure of the exam. Fear of not passing the exam and meeting the expectations of his family is stressing him further. You realise that with time your friend is losing interest in everything and often talks about committing suicide if he is unable to meet his goal. He is also missing out on meals and prefers to stay indoors when asked to venture out. When you sought professional help, the doctor diagnosed your friend with clinical depression. Being aware that your friend needs professional counselling and psychiatric care, you reach out to his parents who reside in a rural area. They rebuff you for suggesting counselling and instead reiterate that nothing is wrong with him. They sternly mention that your bringing up the matter will only make people engage in loose talk. They also ignore you when you politely inform them that it is not wise to ignore one’s mental health. Your friend’s parents see his state as a sign of failure and decide to call him home where he can continue with his preparation. You are aware of the gravity of the situation if your friend goes back to his house. You also know that there is very little awareness about mental health and that the solution is not to ignore it but to take necessary measures to tackle it. (a) As a concerned friend and an aspiring civil servant who can frame policies for the public in the future and has a moral duty towards them, what are the options available to you in such a situation? (b) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons. 10 marks

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  • 10th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 11th December

    GS-1 Effects of globalization on Indian society. 

    GS-4 Case Studies.

    Question 1)

    Formal recognition of land rights allows for cleaner cities and better living conditions for slum dwellers. Examine. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    Flexibility is a guiding principle of federalism in India that is the reason the imperatives of security, state-building, and economic development are always allowed to trump federal pieties. In light of this, examine the factors which are responsible for sustaining federalism in India. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    One of the gravest threat that blocks the promise of this young nation at the foundational level, it has to be arguably malnutrition. In light of this, explain how malnutrition affects the future of the country and suggests the strategy to deal with this threat effecitively. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    During your election duty you caught hold of a vehicle full of cash. On inquiry, it was revealed to you that the vehicle belongs to a very popular politician of the region and even the exit polls are predicting his victory. The politician calls you up to release the vehicle. You try to approach your senior to seek advice but can’t reach him. (a) What are the options available to you? (b) What course of action will you take? 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

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  • चैट पर न्यूज़ अंजुम शर्मा के साथ | UPSC IAS के लिए ज़रूरी ख़बरों का विश्लेषण और पॉडकास्ट

    हैबिटैट से जुड़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक कीजिए

    प्रिय छात्रों,

    आप जानते हैं कि सिविल सेवा परीक्षा में प्रश्नों का स्वरूप बदल रहा है और आपको भी उसके अनुरूप बदलना होगा।

    हैबिटैट, एक ऐसा ही प्लेटफॉर्म है जहाँ हम बदलते ट्रेंड को ध्यान में रखते हुए लगातार नये सृजन कर रहे हैं और लर्निंग को आसान बनाने का प्रयास कर रहे हैं। यह एक ऐसा मंच है जहाँ आप चैट के माध्यम से पढ़ सकते हैं, ज़रूरी मुद्दों पर चर्चा कर सकते हैं, अपने सवाल पूछ सकते हैं, सवालों के जवाब दे सकते हैं और इन सबके लिए आप चैटिंग ही नहीं, ऑडियो-वीडियो का प्रयोग भी कर सकते हैं। यानी परीक्षा से जुड़ी कोई भी जानकारी आपको एक ही मंच पर उलब्ध होगी। यहाँ आप कंटेंट क्रिएट भी कर सकेंगे और उपयोग भी। यहाँ आपकी सहायता के लिए, आपको गाइड करने के लिए विभिन्न विषयों के अनुभवी मेंटर हर समय मौजूद रहेंगे।

    अंग्रेज़ी के बाद हिंदी में इस कड़ी की शुरुआत हम करेंट अफ़ेयर्स से कर रहे हैं। अंजुम शर्मा सर हैबिटैट पर रोज़ाना करेंट अफ़ेयर्स का एक सत्र लेंगे जिसमें परीक्षा की दृष्टि से महत्वपूर्ण ख़बरों के विश्लेषण होगा और साथ ही किसी एक मुद्दे पर आपके साथ विस्तृत चर्चा होगी। इसके बाद पूरे सत्र का निचोड़(सारांश) एक पॉडकास्ट के रूप में आपको दिया जाएगा जिसे देख-सुनकर आप पूरे सेशन को रिवाइज़ कर सकेंगे। इस तरह आप मात्र एक से डेढ़ घंटे में ज़रूरी मुद्दों को कवर कर लेंगे।


    यह केवल एक सत्र है, इस तरह की और भी चर्चाएँ आपको हैबिटैट पर मिलेंगी।

    इसे और बेहतर ढंग से समझने के लिए सुनिए, अंजुम सर का यह इंट्रोडक्ट्री पॉडकास्ट।

    https://youtu.be/oAdxWBUAuQ0

    हैबिटैट से जुड़ने के लिए आप नीचे दिए लिंक पर क्लिक कर सकते हैं या हैबिटैट की मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन डाउनलोड कर लॉगिन करने के बाद  hindi-medium-general चैनल सर्च कर चर्चा में शामिल हो सकते हैं।

    यक़ीन मानिए, यह पढ़ाई का नया अनुभव होगा।

    https://habitat.club/channel/hindi-medium-general

    हैबिटैट से जुड़ने के 3 आसान स्टेप:

    1. यहाँ क्लिक कीजिए
    2. रजिस्टर अ न्यू अकाउंट पर क्लिक कर अपनी डिटेल भरिए
    3. यूज़रनेम चुनिए और बस! हैबिटैट में आपका स्वागत है।

    हैबिटैट की मोबाइल एप्लीकेशन के लिए:

    मोबाइल एप्प (यहां क्लिक करें) इंस्टॉल कीजिए

    1. अगर रजिस्टर्ड यूज़र हैं तो ईमेल आईडी और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन कीजिए
      अगर नए यूज़र हैं तो रजिस्टर अ न्यू अकाउंट पर क्लिक कर अपनी डिटेल भरिए।
    2. यूज़रनेम चुनिए और हैबिटैट का प्रयोग कीजिए।

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  • 9th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 10th December

    GS-1 Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies.

    GS-4 Case Studies.

    Question 1)

    ‘India’s population pyramid is expected to bulge across the 15-59 age groups over the next decade. This demographic advantage is predicted to last only Until 2040. India therefore has a very narrow time frame to harness its demographic dividend and to overcome its skill shortages’. Discuss and Suggest measures for harnessing the demographic dividend in the short span of time. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    The Covid pandemic is an opportunity for India to start health system reforms. Discuss the policy measures that should form the basis of such reforms, making India prepared to handle the next pandemic effectively. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    There is a potential of the rise of an AI economy in India, to tap that potential India need to focus on AI capacity building. In light of this, discuss the role AI could play in India’s development and steps taken by the government in this direction. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behaviour and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are these RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardises the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice. What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give merits and demerits of your suggestions. 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

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  • 8th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 9th December

    GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues.

    GS-4 Case Studies.

    Question 1)

    The relationship between the level of education and early marriage of women is well established in breaking the cycle of poverty, ill health, as well as the inter-generational cycle of malnutrition. Critically examine. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    With the largest youth population in the world, India faces the challenge of providing employment to them. To deal with this challenge, India needs to focus on skill education. Discuss. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    What are the challenges India faces in its energy transition from the fossil fuel-based economy to the one based on renewable energy? Suggest the policy measures to make the transition smoother. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behaviour and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are these RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardises the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice. What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give merits and demerits of your suggestions. 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

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    Join Habitat sessions here (instructions below)

    Dear students,

    These are the four essential sessions that you must attend on Habitat.

    Chat pe News with Anjum sir: 6:15 pm

    Daily current affairs followed by ‘Topic of the day’. Anti defection will be discussed today.

    Chat pe NCERT with Amit sir: 8:00 pm

    Today we’ll be discussing NCERT class 12th Biology.

    Ethics with Sukanya ma’am: 8 pm

    In this group we are having answer writing session and discussion today.

    Op-ed discussion with Sudhanshu sir: 9 pm

    Sudhanshu sir will be taking up an Oped and discussing it in its entirety.

    All these sessions are followed by podcasts, videos, and pdf summaries.

    Click here for Habitat

    Instructions for joining Habitat

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    For access through the Mobile app:

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  • 7th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 8th December

    GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization

    GS-4 Case Studies.

    Question 1)

    Language is the lifeline of a civilization, it denotes the identity, culture and traditions of the people. It plays an important role in preserving music, dance, customs, festivals, traditional knowledge and heritage. In the backdrop of the statement analyse the linguistic diversity and richness in the country. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    Results of the elections in India have always been accepted by political parties without questioning the legitimacy of the results. In light of this, discuss the role of Election Commission of India in conducting elections in India and what are the factors that enable it to perform that role. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    Declining benefits accrued from the Green Revolution to Punjab and the surrounding area have created problems of their own which have led to the agitation by the farmers of this region on various issues. In light of this, discuss the challenges faced by the farmers in the region of the Green Revolution and suggest the ways to deal with it. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    Mobota is a small and very poor country in Africa. A major epidemic of a new disease breaks out in Mobota. The only medicine in the market for this disease is a drug made in India by a new pharmaceutical company called Biomed. Since the drug has been developed at heavy cost and Biomed is partly owned by a major international company, the medicine is priced very high. Mobota cannot not afford to pay the price for the large quantities it needs to control the outbreak. What are the different options for Mobota’s health minister to deal with this situation? What according to you would be the best option & why ? 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed in a week, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. If Parth Sir’s tag is available then tag him.

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  • (IAS 2021) December batches for Foundation 2021 and UAP 2021 launched | Enrollments open

    (IAS 2021) December batches for Foundation 2021 and UAP 2021 launched | Enrollments open

    Detailed Timetable for Foundation/UAP 2021 can be obtained from here

    Dear students,

    The enrollments for the December batch of Foundation 2021 and the UAP 2021 program are open now.

    The Prelims 2020 has shocked veterans and baffled the first-timers. If anything this paper has taught is that you need to adapt to the expectations of UPSC and adopt a new approach.

    UPSC is changing. No more is it about isolating yourself and just doing current affairs, static, attending random classes, or reading a plethora of books. It’s time to bury the old ways for IAS preparation, for good.

    CivilsDaily’s toppers in UPSC CSE 2019

    Not only UPSC has a vast syllabus but it expects a certain level of intellectual, social, and emotional maturity from its aspirants. It’s a very complex task to come up with a study-plan/time-table that harmonizes every element and takes into consideration the return on investment on certain topics.

    We’ve just now launched the December batches for the following courses. It is the apt time you should start for IAS 2021. Any delay beyond this point will make things unmanageable for you.

    Foundation 2021

    It is a complete program for IAS 2021 which includes:

    MasterClasses -to ensure comprehensive coverage of all the portions of static syllabus along with an in-depth analysis.

    Ultimate Assessment Program – to evaluate your level of preparation through various tests- Prelims, Mains, Essay, Samachar Manthan, Decimate Prelims.

    A dedicated mentor to guide you through the maze of UPSC exam.

    Exclusive membership to Habitat our learning platform.

    Click here for more details on Foundation 2021

    Ultimate Assessment Program 2021

    Click here to get more details on UAP 2021

    A mentor guided assessment program to keep you on track at all times and bring in strategic interventions when and where required.

    How are we going to approach?

    Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS exam. The most important being understanding the expectations of UPSC; according to that planning and strategizing; then Learning – Knowledge and information; Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc.; Executing and utilizing information; and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap.

    Through our mentorship-driven and personalized approach, we’re hell-bent on simplifying things for you. Hence, we have come up with a plan that you will instantly connect with you and give you a vibe that yes you can do it!

    1. Integrated Approach

    Preparation for Prelims and Mains is harmonized. You study a subject, attempt prelims tests and then attempt mains tests for the same. This leads to a solid preparation.

    Many institutes our there will not able to present an integrated approach. They offer separate timetables for prelims and mains confusing the students further. That’s not the case with us!

    2. Simplified Approach

    Our Time-table is the easiest to remember and follow. All test prelims, mains, and Samachar Manthan will be held on the weekend.

    • Prelims Tests are held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.
    • Monthly Current Affairs Tests are held on the last Saturday of every month.
    • Mains Tests are held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month after the subject is complete.
    • Essay Tests are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month.

    3. Priority-wise Coverage of subjects

    We are starting with the most important subjects from the exam perspective first. These are very predictable + have a very high return on investment. They need to be mastered if one has to have a shot at the exam. Polity, Modern History, and Economics. The lower priority ones follow afterward.

    4. Logical Division of Topics

    Subjects have been divided into topics that logically fit together. Eg. for Polity we ask you to prepare in 2 parts – first, till Central Government and second, from State Government and beyond. This division is not ad-hoc and does not break the flow of your studies.

    5. Base and Advanced Sources

    We have divided the sources into 2 parts, Base Sources, and Advanced Sources. Base sources are those which you have to master. You should come to advanced sources only when you are thorough with the Base Sources.

    All this under the guidance of a dedicated mentor who will oversee your progress, help you strategies your preparation, plan it and make it measurable, help you analyze and evaluate your preparation; and introduce strategic interventions wherever and whenever required.

    Get enrolled in Foundation 2021 (click here)

    Get enrolled in UAP 2021 (click here)

    Should you have any queries or want to have a discussion with a mentor please mention this course and write to hello@civilsdaily.com or reach out to us at 8929987787.

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  • 4th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 7th December

    GS-1 Indian Society and Diversity of India.

    GS-4 Case Studies.

    Question 1)

    The share of the elderly in the population is expected to increase to 20 per cent of the population by 2050. Thus to ensure a life of dignity, social security and safety, enabling them to actively participate in economic development and the process of nation building is an absolute necessity. Discuss. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020 seeks to prevent illegal religious conversions. However, several provisions of the ordinance have raised concerns. What are the concerns with the ordinance? 10 marks

    Question 3)

    In terms of connections to the rest of the world, it is less clear what the right policy mix should be. Do you agree with the view that focus on simultaneously managing the exchange rate and domestic inflation while maintaining an open capital account would help in the revival of India’s economic growth? 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    The success of persuasion depends on three factors: source, message and target. Comment. 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed in a week, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. If Parth Sir’s tag is available then tag him.

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  • Adapt to the expectations of UPSC, bury old ways of preparation | Fill Samanvaya for IAS 2021/2022 to know how.

    Adapt to the expectations of UPSC, bury old ways of preparation | Fill Samanvaya for IAS 2021/2022 to know how.

    Do you know what UPSC expects from an aspirant? IAS Pre 2020 can be taken as a watershed moment. If you feel you’re at the crossroads this is for you.

    Fill Samanvaya form here to schedule a free one-on-one mentorship session (given at the bottom)

    The Prelims 2020 in many ways was a watershed moment for IAS aspirants. It shocked veterans and baffled the first-timers. If anything this paper has taught is that you need to adapt to the expectations of UPSC and adopt a new approach.

    UPSC is changing. No more is it about isolating yourself and just doing current affairs, static, attending random classes, or reading a plethora of books. It’s time to bury the old ways for IAS preparation, for good.

    How to prepare for UPSC mains 2021 ? How to write answers?

    We’ve had a discussion with around 2700 IAS aspirants (beginners and veterans) last month and all of them had doubts related to either sources and books or answer writing and even essays and interviews.

    To borrow from the parable of ‘blind men and the elephant’ almost all of these aspirants were trying to make sense of UPSC but unable to look at the whole picture. You need to tackle that ‘elephant in the room’. Look at the holistic picture. First, understand what it stands for, what expectations do they have from you, then understand how to fulfill them, then plan and move forward.

    How to prepare for upsc 2021? Strategy for upsc 2021? Answer writing for 2020

    Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS exam and the most important being understanding the expectations of UPSC and according to that planning and strategizing; other being Learning – Knowledge and information; Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc.; Executing and utilizing information; and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap.

    But how to do that?

    Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Click here and fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021-22

    How to prepare for upsc 2021? Strategy for upsc 2021? Answer writing for 2020

    Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Click here and fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021-22

    Failing to tackle any one of them, feeds into a vicious cycle. Without guidance or mentoring, understanding where the problem lies in and how to rectify it becomes problematic.

    This is where our 3 tier mentoring comes in:

    1. First step starts with this Samanvaya call: Once you fill in the form, our senior mentors get on a 30-40 minute call with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, current strategies, and create a step by step plan for next week, next month and so on.

    2. You are given access to our invite-only chat platform, Habitat where you can ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time, live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.

    How to prepare for upsc 2021? Strategy for upsc 2021? Answer writing for 2020
    Daily target monitoring.

    3. The third and the most personalized tier is the 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2021/2022 journey.

    Clear UPSC in first attempt

    Let’s talk. Fill this Samanvaya form (click here)

    (Civilsdaily’s mentor will call you within 24 hours.)

    Who are you?

    1. Working Junta? If you are preparing for IAS 2021/2022 and working simultaneously, we can help you strategize and decipher the IAS exam and design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule.
    2. First-time prep? If you are in the last year of college or thinking of dropping a year and preparing for IAS 2021/2022 full time, we can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy.

    You just have to take 5 minutes out and fill this form: Samanvaya For IAS 2021/2022

    Once done, we will call you within 24 hours or so.

    How to prepare for upsc 2021? Strategy for upsc 2021? Answer writing for 2020 Abhishek Saraf rank 8 Civilsdaily
    How to prepare for upsc 2021? Strategy for upsc 2021? Answer writing for 2020

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  • Ethics New Batch (03) on Habitat | Starting 5th December

    Click here for Ethics group on Habitat

    Hello Students,

    It’s often mentioned by IAS Toppers that a good score in the ethics paper can shoot up your rank and can also determine the service that you might get. This year’s marks in GS-4 is proof.

    But, wait! what is the best approach to cover Ethics for the UPSC exam? How much time and effort should I give for paper 4? Well, can’t say about the best but we’re redefining the way Ethics has to be prepared. We learn from each other. We learn from other’s mistakes, from their experience, their wisdom. It makes it easier for us to come to better decisions.

    Teaching is Learning, this is our motto for the month. So, do join us for very different learning experiences and yet enriching where your peers will put up the teaching hat. The idea is to boost peer to peer discussions.

    Also, since it is the month leading to your mains examination, we will take up 2018 and 2019 previous year paper’s answer writing and discussion in our daily activities.

    It is our immense pleasure to announce the commencement of the Batch(03) from 5th December 2020 on habitat. It is our ardent belief that students will find these discussions as useful as the previous one.

    Watch Sukanya ma’am discuss Ethics topics on Habitat

    For complete detailed syllabus wise coverage, you can join the Ethics masterclass course. This course consists of lecture series covering the whole syllabus along with a mini test series to practice answer writing.

    Enroll for Ethics MasterClass 2021 (Click here)

    Click here for Ethics group on Habitat

    Instructions for joining Habitat

    1. Click here: Link for Habitat.
    2. Click on ‘Register a new account’ and enter your details.
    3. Choose a username.
    4. That is it. Welcome to Habitat.

    For access through the Mobile app:

    1. Install the Mobile application (click here) from your Appstore.
    2. Use the same email id and password as you used above.

    Should you encounter any issue in this process or you have a query, reach out to us at +91 89299 87787 or hello@civilsdaily.com

  • 3rd December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 4th December

    GS-1 Political philosophies like communism, capitalism,
    socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society

    GS-4 Work culture, Quality of service delivery.

    Question 1)

    Who was Tanaaji Malusare? Discuss the significant role played by him in the Battle of Singhagad? 10 marks

    Question 2)

    What are the legal provisions and policy initiatives in India for the welfare of persons with disabilities? What are the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in India? 10 marks

    Question 3)

    Being the largest consumer of antibiotics in the world, India faces a grave threat from growing anti-microbial resistance. What are the factors responsible for it? Suggest the ways to deal with it. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    The world has not responded responsibly to international refugees’ crisis. Does it show failure of ethics in international relations? Discuss. 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed in a week, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. If Parth Sir’s tag is available then tag him.

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  • New analysis on Live chat with Anjum Sharma | Hindi + English podcast summaries | 6 pm on Habitat (link inside)

    Dear students

    IAS exam is changing and so should the way you learn. On Habitat, we’re constantly innovating and making learning effortless for you. Continuing that tradition, we want to introduce Anjum Sharma sir to you all. He’ll be conducting daily discussion sessions on current affairs and related issues followed by crisp podcast summaries and explanations on Habitat.

    This is the introductory podcast by Anjum sir. Join today’s session at 6 pm on Habitat.

    https://youtu.be/jGyIpwBDtsk

    About Anjum Sharma

    He is a mentor, writer, editor, and podcaster. His columns have been published in major Hindi daily like Jansatta, Navbharat Times, Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, etc. He has good experience of mentoring UPSC aspirants.
    He was also invited by LBSNAA for Hindi interactive session in 2019.

    Anjum has been associated as an editor with one of the leading publishing houses and has got 14 Civil Services books under his editorship.
    His podcasts are quite popular on platforms like Aaj Tak Radio, NBT Gold, etc.

    Habitat is a new way of experiencing learning. It brings all your activities like discussions, doubt-solving, strategic tips, notes sharing, assessments, videos, etc. in one place.

    Instructions for joining Habitat

    1. Click here: Link for Habitat.
    2. Choose Web Application. (Mandatory)
    3. Click on ‘Register a new account’ and enter your details.
    4. Choose a username.
    5. That is it. Welcome to Habitat.

    For access through Mobile app:

    1. Install the Mobile application (click here) from your Appstore.
    2. Use the same email id and password as you used above.

    Should you encounter any issue in this process or you have a query, reach out to us at +91 89299 87787 or hello@civilsdaily.com

  • 2nd December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 3rd December

    GS-1 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

    GS-4 Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters.

    Question 1)

    The protests erupting across India since the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are a testament to the centrality of secularism as the foundational principle that binds the country together and holds the key to India’s survival as a nation. Analyse . 10 marks

    Question 2)

    Changing geopolitical realities in the Middle East has major consequences for Indian subcontinent countries. What are the challenges India along with other countries in the subcontinent faces as a fallout of the changing circumstances in the Middle East? 10 marks

    Question 3)

    What are the advantages and challenges in the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act? 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    What is ethical climate? Why is ethical climate important? Discuss with relevant examples. 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed in a week, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. If Parth Sir’s tag is available then tag him.

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