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Why is it that some aspirants seem to be confident about their preparation and successful in their first attempt, while the vast majority struggle attempt after attempt?
Three things stand out more than others:
Rankers have had a system in place since day zero.
Rankers developed a mindset, i.e., believing in the timetable and mock test accountability.
Rankers worked smart by taking weekly feedback from qualified mentors.
If you want results, you must approach things like a ranker, not a regular ‘go with the flow’ aspirant. You must learn to control the direction of your preparation. It all comes down to your approach.
So, What’s the difference? Actually, there are many differences:
99% of aspirants focus on completing the syllabus. Rankers focus on PYQ-based preparation.
99% of aspirants stop when they achieve a good mock score. Rankers sit with mentors to understand that the initial achievement is just a launchpad for the next step.
99% of aspirants are reactive. Rankers are proactive.
99% of aspirants want to win the mock tests. Rankers want to win in the exam, meaning they think long-term.
99% of aspirants wait for the exam result to tell their blindspots and issues; Rankers go to their mentors and take feedback.
99% of aspirants are kind of in. Rankers are all-in.
99% of aspirants focus on the outcome. Rankers focus on the process.
99% of aspirants think they are good at everything. Rankers understand their strength and weaknesses and use them to their advantage in exam.
99% of spirants see feedback as someone criticising who they are. Rankers know they have blind spots and seek out thoughtful criticism from mentors.
99% of aspirants value doing it once. Rankers value doing it consistently.
99% of aspirants focus on being right. Rankers concentrate on getting the best outcome.
99% of aspirants worry about what they see. Rankers worry about what they can’t see.
99% of aspirants blame others. Rankers accept responsibility.
99% of aspirants are intermittent. Rankers are consistent.
99% of aspirants focus on speed. Rankers focus on velocity.
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We will deal with all the aspects for a comprehensive UPSC preparation.
We’ll talk about how to start with the basics, NCERTs that aren’t just textbooks but your foundation stones. And how you will have to complement this with a disciplined approach to reading newspapers and covering CA. It’s not about skimming through; it’s about understanding the world around you, which is crucial for both Prelims and Mains.
Gradually how to progress to standard books, but do so with a strategy. You don’t just read; but analyze and understand. And here’s where the mindset plays a massive role. Transforming from an aspirant to a top ranker isn’t just about hard work; it’s about smart work, the right attitude, and persistence.
Focus on mastering answer writing should be from early on. Your notes should be concise, clear, and, most importantly, useful. You have to learn to weave current affairs with static portions seamlessly. This isn’t just preparation; it’s about building a habit, a discipline that will stand you in good stead not just for UPSC but for life.
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Q1,Q2,Q3 are controversial questions in UPSC prelims and UPSC can use its own logic to decide the answer. We have taken our stand based on our knowledge.
We are all aware that prelims is becoming very unpredictable. It requires a very targeted approach.
First, you need to be aware of all the recurring micro themes from which UPSC repeatedly asks questions year after year. You must develop a solid command of these themes and ensure you don’t miss a question. Questions on these themes are on the tougher side. Next, you need to master adjacent themes and CA themes that are prominent in the same year.
Finally, the art of attempting the paper, taking guesses based on previous year patterns.
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Q1. Consider the following:
Carabid beetles
Centipedes
Flies
Termites
Wasps
Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms?
a) only two
b)only three*
c) only four
d) all five
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Parasitoids are small insects whose immature stages develop either within or attached to the outside of other insects, referred to as hosts, eventually killing it. Parasitoids have characteristics of both predators and parasites.
Various resources only list Beetles, Wasps and flies.
If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment.
Statement-II:
The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?”
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d)
Explanation: Statement-I: Is incorrect because you can always exercise claims. You will not get it is a separate issue.
Statement-II: This statement is correct. US Government debt, such as Treasury Bonds, is backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government rather than any specific physical assets.
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3. Consider the following activities:
1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft
2. Monitoring of precipitation
3. Tracking the migration of animals
In how many of the above activities can the radars be used?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
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Answer B
Explanation
1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft: This is typically done using X-ray scanners or advanced imaging technologies like millimetre wave scanners. Radars are unheard of in this context. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
A distinction between IDENTIFICATION and DETECTION is needed. Even if some RADAR system is being developed for the detection of potential narcotics, it cannot identify on its own whether it is narcotics or some other hard substance. Thats more nuanced information.
2. Monitoring of precipitation: Radars, specifically weather radars, are commonly used to monitor precipitation. They can detect rain, snow, and other weather conditions by bouncing radio waves off precipitation particles. Hence, statement 2 is correct
3. Tracking the migration of animals: Radars can be used to track the migration of birds and other animals. They are often used in ornithological studies to monitor bird migration patterns. Hence, Statement 3 is correct
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4. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement-II:
Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does explain Statement-I.
c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Statement I: The SUMED pipeline transports crude oil north through Egypt and has a capacity of 2.5 million barrels per day.
Total oil shipments via these routes accounted for about 12% of total seaborne-traded oil in the first half of 2023, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments accounted for about 8% of worldwide LNG trade.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is between the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. Most exports of petroleum and natural gas from the Persian Gulf to Europe and North America pass through multiple chokepoints, including the SUMED pipeline and both the Bab el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, statement I is correct.
Fig: Data is given by U.S. Energy Information Administration
Statement II: The Suez Canal and SUMED pipeline are located in Egypt and connect the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. The Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, statement II is also correct.
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5. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The European Parliament approved the Net-Zero Industry Act recently.
Statement-II:
The European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Statement I: The European Parliament has approved the Net-Zero Industry Act to enhance net-zero technology production within the European Union. Therefore, statement I is correct.
Statement II: The Act targets Europe to produce 40% of its net-zero technology needs by 2030 and capture 15% of the global market for these technologies. Therefore, statement II is incorrect.
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6. Consider the following statements:
1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer (A)
Explanation
Statement 1:The Red Sea is located in a desert region with very high temperatures and low humidity. This leads to very little rainfall or any form of precipitation.Hence statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2: Due to its location, there are no major rivers flowing into the Red Sea. The water in the Red Sea comes primarily from the inflow of saltier water from the Gulf of Aden through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
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Answer: (A)
Explanation
● Dhuandhar: This waterfall is located on the Narmada River, but the region is not Malwa. It is in Madhya Pradesh Mahakoshal region. Hence, pair 1 is incorrectly matched.
The map is attached-
● Hundru: This waterfall is indeed located on the Subarnarekha River within the Chota Nagpur Plateau. Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched.
● Gersoppa (also known as Jog Falls): This waterfall is on the Sharavati River in the Western Ghats, not the Netravati River. Hence, pair 3 is incorrectly matched.
Therefore, Option A is correct
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Q8. With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:
1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer B
Explanation
No provisions for post-delivery care. There is a separate program for that.
The program aims to provide assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care, free of cost, universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month.
➔ PMSMA guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their 2nd / 3rd trimesters of pregnancy at designated government health facilities. There is no mention of Post pregnancy health care services. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
➔ The programme follows a systematic approach for engagement with the private sector which includes motivating private practitioners to volunteer for the campaign developing strategies for generating awareness and appealing to the private sector to participate in the Abhiyan at government health facilities. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Q9. The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members:
1. Governor of the Constituent State
2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State
3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
4. The Home Minister of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: A
Explanation
It is only a matter of chance that the Home Minister is appointed by the President to be the Chairman time and again. But the Act doesnt have a provision stating the Home Minister.
The NEC Act was amended by the Parliament in 2002 (Act No. 68 of 2002). The ‘North Eastern Areas’ now means the area comprising the States of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Mizoram.
The Council now has as its members the Governors of the States mentioned above, the Chief Ministers of the said States and three Members nominated by the President. The President will nominate the Chairman of the Council and he need not be nominated from amongst the other Members.
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Q10. With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a)
Explanation
Statement I: Doesnt say ONLY. So it is true.
The Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation consisting of Provinces and Princely States as units. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
The Act also contains the provisions for Chief Commissioners’ Provinces of British Baluchistan, Delhi, Ajmer-Merwara, Coorg and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The area known as Panth Piploda, and such other Chief Commissioners’ Provinces as may be created under this Act.
Statement II: Logically speaking, Defence and Foreign Affairs cant be given to federal units. They are too critical.
The Act divided the powers between the Centre and units in terms of three lists, Federal List (for Centre containing 59 items), Provincial List (for provinces containing 54 items) and the Concurrent List (for both containing 36 items). The creation of a ‘Federation of India’ that consisted of two levels:
Central Executive and Parliament,
Provinces and Princely states.
It discarded the ‘dyarchy’ system at the provincial level and allowed for the emergence of popularly elected provincial legislatures. Dyarchy was introduced at the central level, key subjects like defence and foreign affairs were under the direct control of the Governor General.
A federal court was established.
The franchise was expanded to 14% of the population from 3%.
Separate electorates were provided for Muslims, Sikhs and others, but not to Depressed Classes.
Governor enjoyed critical emergency powers.
Residuary powers were given to the Viceroy. However, the federation never came into being as the princely states did not join it. But this has formed the basis of Schedule VII of the Constitution of India, 1950.Therefore, Statement 2 is Incorrect.
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Factual questions on the lines of state PCS were high.
Questions on armed forces, environment were tough. These were generally not from topics that aspirants study.
Polity, economics and geography were on easier lines.
Economics – capital markets, bonds – https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-prelims-2024-economy-six-key-areas-to-focus-9354795/
IR was also on expected lines – https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-prelims-2024-special-six-areas-international-relations-9356189/
Prelims 2023 is here. And we are all with you. We will keep updating this section with all the necessary details.
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Good luck for tomorrow from the entire Civilsdaily Family. This is not a feel-good post but a hard-hitting one because life isnt feel good and upsc definitely isnt feel good. Tomorrow is an important day, and having the right mindset is crucial. Ultimately, Prelims is a mind game.
1. **Going from strength to strength**
Molightson’s story is significant. He comes from the Maring tribe in Manipur, leading a content life with limited exposure to the outside world. His painful experiences with city life and hotel management could’ve made him bitter. But not him. He learned to handle pressure. He appeared for Prelims amidst riots in Manipur. He could’ve said Prelims is not worth risking his life, given his slim chances. Instead of blaming the world for his problems, he looked inward and went from strength to strength. The right kind of people have this attitude.
2. **Control the controllables**
Anything you do in life with a 0.1% success rate will have uncontrollable elements. Your hard work and the inner force to push your limits are necessary conditions but not sufficient. To achieve success, many factors need to come together. Animesh, AIR 2 was battling his Mom’s cancer(where he eventually lost) on one front and fighting UPSC on the other(where he aced like none). We all want to win all fights. But all we can do is give our best and leave the rest to destiny. If you haven’t done your best, putting your best foot forward to control what you can; then you dont have the right to blame what you can’t control.
3. **Choices you make**
You always have a choice in how to respond to a situation. Consider last year’s Prelims. Many came out saying elimination techniques were ineffective. Yet, every ranker used a spectrum of elimination techniques, few requiring solid prior knowledge and deep conceptual understanding, while others requiring none.
Many rankers have held sessions with us, solving the Prelims paper and explaining the same.
What happened here? Your response was reactive. UPSC tricked you into believing what your institutes taught you was worthless. Those who could stop these thoughts gave their best. Tomorrow is not about content, or academics. That is something you can fix with time. It is about getting these life lessons right. It is about building this kind of resilience.
Not sure whether UPSC intended its candidates to be this tough. But the kind of folks entering the services NOW definitely have the right mindset.
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By attending this webinar, you’ll gain access to an advanced note-making technique used by top rankers. This unique approach will not only enhance your focus but also teach you the art of connecting the dots, giving you a competitive edge in the UPSC-CSE exam.
Let me ask you a simple question today – What is your note-making strategy for UPSC-CSE?
Now, I know that you have some idea about it. You have watched the topper’s videos. But again, I am asking you – what ‘your’ note-making strategy is.
Copying what toppers do is subjective to them. You can’t just apply that to your preparation and expect similar results.
One simple reason for this is that Topper’s notes are contextual to them. There is a lot of hidden information and context in their notes.
To you as a viewer, this is 100% invisible. Yet the same notes are super handy and valuable to toppers.
What you see is the final version (Layer-5 notes) of the topper. The context and details lie in Layers 1-4. What you need is your own journey from Layer 1 to 5. This is exactly why you must attend this webinar to learn how to make topper-level notes using the same technique used by rankers – Progressive Summarization.
Let me give you a sneak peek into webinar content –
This is a student’s layer 5 notes on a Polity topic. Check the right balance of context and compression (crisp). It is easily revisable and helps with active recall.
This is another example of layer-5 notes using a Mains answer structure for note-making.
There is another important topic that I am going to cover in this session, i.e.
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Being a Working Professional & preparing for the UPSC exam simultaneously is tough.
You might have got a subscription of both The Hindu & Indian Express, but pressure of work, managing project deadlines, attending meetings – you just cannot dedicate enough hours to the section.
By the time you reach home, you are already drained, leaving you NO time to go through the newspaper.
As a working professional, managing a job with UPSC Preparation can be a tough race against time. It is difficult to even cover the syllabus, let alone managing current affairs. You still somehow manage to cover some part of the news. But then, issue of Current Affairs becomes very specific.
1. You continuously miss out on important current affairs almost daily.
2. Interlinking Current Affairs with Static Portion is something you don’t know.
3. Despite having spent so much time on Editorial Section – you still don’t know how to form an opinion.
Till the end of the month, you don’t remember what you read in the first week of the same month – ZERO DISPLACEMENT, NO RECALL.
The enthusiasm slowly withers away, and your pledge to give the exam in 2025, changes to 2026, 2027, 2028…
When Animesh (Rank 2, 2023 – Our Student of UAP Mentorship) started giving his tests with us, his Static Portions weren’t very clear. Despite that, just out of going through our Samachar Manthan religiously, he was able to write answers on Static topics.
His journey was, however, not smooth. Look at his 1st Answer Copy which he wrote with us:
Being a religious Samachar Manthan follower, he had enough content to write an answer. However, he wasn’t addressing the demand of the question.
Now look at the 50th Test Copy that he wrote:
Not only was he fulfilling the demand of the question, he was effectively using subheadings (dimensions) and examples through value-addition he could gather from Samachar Manthan.
This was only possible because he was continuously being mentored by Ranadheer sir, his Mentor in the UAP Program.
Not only was he evaluating his answer copies and giving feedbacks, he was handholding him through his preparation by drawing insights from his Answers.
With 1:1 Mentorship Sessions & method of introspection with Ranadheer sir, he was able to nourish his notes in a manner that was covering both his Static & Current Affairs portion.
He got sharper in his tests, which can be seen from his marks – a whooping 473 in Mains.
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Our open tests have the highest hit ratios because we follow 2 simple principles, 5 categories, and 80 themes.
1.4 categories of questions
The actual UPSC prelims paper can be said to follow broadly 5 categories – 1. Core, 2. Non-core, 3. Logical, 4. Ultra-hard (Skippable). We are aligning very closely with this distribution.
1. Core: These questions are from core sources like standard books, monthly magazines, and Atomic Notes. You are expected to answer ALL of these questions correctly.
[2023] Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India:
1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The National Human Rights Commission
3. The National Law Commissions
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above are constitutional bodies?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
2. Non-core: These questions are 1 level above what is present in core sources. E.g. Political Parties during the freedom movement, Ancient Medieval terms, and terms around Buddhism Jainism.
[2023] Consider the following statements:
1. India has more arable area than China.
2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.
3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
3. Logical: Not solvable by knowledge alone but through logical approach.
[2023] Consider the following statements:
1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.
2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties
3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties
4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
4. Ultra-hard (Skippable): Needs to be skipped (if attempted by student, it’s a case of over-attempt. Because knowing what not to attempt is as important as knowing what to attempt.
[2023] Consider the following fauna:
1. Lion-tailed Macaque
2. Malabar Civet
3. Sambar Deer
How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
2. 80 most repeated UPSC themes
We are being very precise. We won’t ask you a broad question on Species.
When it comes to high-profile species like tigers, elephants, and other critically endangered species, UPSC is asking for conservation efforts or behavioural patterns. We will ask you something similar. We are this detail-oriented.
This is true for all subjects. For instance, in Economics, detailed questions on inflation, bonds, differentiated banks, etc. are more difficult.
We have 80 detailed themes and our questions will be framed on similar lines.
[CSP2017]Q. The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a)Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
(b)Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
(c)Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
(d)Security of National Highways
[CSP2020]Q. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?
(a) Corbett
(b) Ranthambore
(c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
(d) Sunderbans
[CSP2021]Q. With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:
1.The leader of an elephant group is a female.
2.The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.
3.An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.
4.Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Bonus – Top 50 will get FREE access to Dominate Prelims Test Series + Discount on Smash Mains Program!
Begin your UPSC Prep for 2025 by Guidance from Wardah Khan (IFS, AIR 18). It is an Open House event with Wardah as the our special guest to help new UPSC Aspirants with a Complete Preparation Strategy for UPSC 2025 – Prelims till Interview.
We are thrilled to have Wardha Khan (AIR 18) at Civilsdaily Delhi HQ.
She will be taking a session on a Comprehensive UPSC Strategy for 2025 Aspirants (Prelims till Interview).
About Wardha
Originally from Prayagraj, Wardha’s educational journey began in her hometown, but later shifted to Noida.
Despite numerous challenges (including failing the first attempt due to CSAT), she continued her education. She completed her schooling up to Class 10 and then pursued commerce. For her undergraduate studies, Wardha enrolled at Delhi University.
Initially motivated by a desire to contribute to her family’s financial stability, Wardha took up a corporate job. However, her aspiration to serve the nation through civil services led her to leave her job and fully dedicate herself to UPSC exam preparation.
Wardha’s journey is a testament to her resilience, determination, and the unwavering support from her mother. Her success story is truly inspiring.
Read what Wardah has to say about her way of preparation:
“Hi, I am Wardah Khan, and I have secured AIR 18 this year. The reason why I will be taking this Seminar is I don’t want serious aspirants to commit the same mistakes that I did.
While I was good in GS Paper (Prelims) in my first attempt, I flunked CSAT. It was tough, but I promised myself that I will come back stronger, and fortune favoured me this time.
Throughout my preparation journey, I relied heavily on Online Medium for preparation, and used PYQs extensively. This was the X-factor in this attempt, and I am sure that while you may have your way of preparation, preparing through PYQs is something which will act as a differentiator.
Join me Offline at Civilsdaily Delhi HQ, where I will be sharing a Step-by-Step preparation strategy from Prelims till the Interview, & share methodologies I used to clear this exam.”
Discuss Notes Making, Answer Writing, & PYQs based preparation with her.
Join Wardah OFFLINE at our Delhi Centre (3rd June, 2:30 PM)
Begin your UPSC Prep with Mains through Interlinking Notes-Making (using Syllabus, Sources & PYQs) + Answer Writing. Mains Prep Strategy for 2025 with Arvind Sir (Lead, Mains Program).
100% UPSC aspirants know that Mains Prep is important.
Yet 99% will end up only preparing the exam from the Prelims Perspective.
The consequence?
You might as well clear Prelims by your hard work, but till the time you write your first Mains – you will not be ready enough.
This is because we often lack the strong foundational preparation with respect to Mains. Something as basic as Mains Notes, PYQs, and Current Affairs is often missed. Our notes end up being very Prelims-Centric.
But what separates a Ranker is a Mains-Centric approach from the very beginning.
Your Mains preparation could significantly enhance your Prelims performance as well.
This only comes with a forward-thinking mindset.
Animesh, (AIR 2, UAP student), exemplifies this forward-thinking approach. From the very beginning, he focused on building and refining his Mains notes, which not only helped him get an Interview-Proof Mains Marks, it also helped him clear Prelims with a margin.
Read what Animesh Pradhan has to say about his way of preparation:
“I didn’t just clear the exam, but scored 473 marks in my first attempt. It was only possible because I made really exhaustive notes in a manner which were more like UPSC Answers. Having this approach also helped me with Prelims, as I knew almost everything about every topic mentioned in the syllabus.
This was all while I was working full-time at IOCL. My father passed away when I started preparation, and it was my mother who was my support system till my Interview.
I know it can be stressful to manage studies, especially an integrated way to prepare. But here my mentor Ranadheer Sir was very helpful. He helped me with Notes Making, gave me feedback on my answers, & constantly removed my stress by working like a big brother..
With little time that I could gather, I gave my 100% with my notes-making and enrichment through Samachar Manthan, & this was my X-Factor which helped me both in Prelims & Mains.
I have shared my personal notes with the CD Team. I hope they are helpful.“
Here’s what he did
Animesh joined the UAP in February 2022, & within a week of his Samachar Manthan prep, he was attempting answers through his Mains Notes.
Look at the following topic taken from his Notes:
He picked it up from Samachar Manthan:
What we can conclude with the above it
He has covered all dimensions that he could use in his answers.
In the beginning, he mentions a judgment by the Supreme Court related to the topic.
Next, he mentions issues with proper sub-headings.
In the later part, he includes Government Policies and Constitutional Safeguards provided to the Sex workers.
Now look at the answer that he wrote on a similar question asked in the Test Series:
Look at how he mentions the same judgment of the Supreme Court in the answer, mentions issues like what was written in his notes, and also includes Government Interventions from the notes.
He left no dimensions. Anyone can write some dimensions, but to be able to cover more is an altogether different ball game.
Let’s take a look at another example:
Look at the graph mentioned in the notes, showing the increase in the percentage of MPs with criminal charges.
He reproduces the same graph in his answers:
Animesh made his notes so comprehensive that he was able to reproduce the same dimensions, examples and case studies in his answers in the test paper.
Further, his notes were so to the point, that we was able to give his Prelims with confidence.
This is what you must intend to do.
The first step? We need to make impeccable notes. This is a strategy we need to know.
Next, we need to incorporate these notes into our answers effectively.
Both the above objectives are easier to think, but difficult to do. Hence, we have Arvind sir, who has done crafted a perfect strategy for you.
He is coming with a Webinar on 1st June, 7 PM helping with a Strategy to Clear UPSC Mains 2025 in First Attempt.
If you are a serious UPSC Aspirant who doesn’t want to miss out on proven strategies by Rankers, you must register and block your calendar!
हिंदी माध्यम के अभ्यर्थी को अंतिम सूची में जगह बनाने के लिए क्या करना होगा?
नहीं, यह सिर्फ नोट्स बनाने से नहीं, यह सिर्फ करंट अफेयर्स इंटरलिंकिंग से नहीं – और यह सिर्फ PYQs से नहीं हो सकता।
यह तीनों को निर्बाध रूप से एकीकृत करके हो सकता है।
रोशन सर (हिंदी मेंटर) के इन नोट्स को देखें:
विशिष्ट कोचिंग संस्थान दिए गए मानक नोट्स प्रदान करते हैं। कई छात्र इन्हें छोटे संस्करणों में संक्षेपित कर देते हैं, जो पर्याप्त नहीं है।
उस X-फैक्टर को पाने के लिए, आपको डेप्थ में जाने की जरूरत है।
नोट में, संवैधानिक नैतिकता पर 2021 से PYQ पर ध्यान दें। इस महत्वपूर्ण कथन पर गौर करें: “भारत का संविधान अत्यधिक गतिशीलता की क्षमताओं वाला एक जीवंत दस्तावेज है”
संवैधानिक नैतिकता पर प्रश्न इस दस्तावेज़ से पूछा गया था (पृष्ठ 14) और “भारतीय संविधान एक जीवंत दस्तावेज़ है” उसी दस्तावेज़ से है।
गौर करने वाली बात ये है की यूपीएससी मेन्स 2023 में, रोशन सर के नोट्स में शामिल विषयों से सीधे एक प्रश्न आया, जो PYQs को एकीकृत करने के महत्व को दर्शाता है।
हम क्या कहना चाह रहे हैं?
सामान्य सामग्री पर्याप्त नहीं है – अपने नोट्स को करेंट अफेयर्स से जोड़ें।
क्लास नोट्स में मूल्य-संवर्धन की आवश्यकता है – PYQs से अंतर्दृष्टि शामिल करें।
वास्तव में उत्कृष्टता प्राप्त करने के लिए, आपके नोट्स को इन तत्वों को गहराई से जोड़ना होगा। यही बात टॉपर्स को अलग करती है।
अर्पित, रैंक 136 (हिंदी मीडियम सेकेंड टॉपर) और रोशन सर (वरिष्ठ हिंदी मेंटर एवं 2 साक्षात्कार) अपना दृष्टिकोण साझा करेंगे। उन्होंने करंट अफेयर्स के तथ्यों को PYQs विश्लेषण के साथ मिलाकर अलग-अलग नोट्स बनाए, जिससे उन्हें सीधे परीक्षा में उद्धृत करने की अनुमति मिली। यह रणनीति अर्पित की सफलता और आईपीएस में उनकी आगामी भूमिका की कुंजी थी।
31 मई को शाम 7 बजे अर्पित से सीखने का मौका न चूकें। वह प्रदर्शित करेंगे कि कैसे करेंट अफेयर्स और पीवाईक्यू के साथ प्रभावी ढंग से जोड़कर व्यापक नोट्स बनाए जाएं।
अपनी तैयारी सटीक करें और प्रतिस्पर्धा से ऊपर उठें।
अर्पित सर द्वारा यूपीएससी हिंदी वेबिनार के लिए रजिस्टर करें
We hear a lot of rankers talking of building the General Studies “base” using NCERTs. But since we were so good in school, we almost know what Bhimbetka Caves are and how Ashoka shifted to non-violence after the Kalinga war. So, we ditch the NCERTs and start with our Standard Books.
This is the problem with most UPSC Beginners.
We have this preconceived notion that questions asked in UPSC are generally from relatively unknown, difficult and standard sources – and that while NCERTs is good to read, they are not questions worthy.
But what if we tell you that NCERTs are actually the “key to success”. And they are as questions worthy as it can get.
Look at the following question:
What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism? [150 Words] [10 Marks] [UPSC Mains 2019 PYQ – GS 2]
If you had read this chapter thoroughly, you could have easily answered this question.
NCERT Class XI – Political Theory – Chapter 8 (Secularism)
Snippet from NCERT XI (Political Theory) – Secularism – Discussing Secularism in France vs India
Again, look at the following question:
Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of a large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities. [UPSC Mains 2019 PYQ – GS 2]
This Chapter from NCERT is the base of the above question. If you went thoroughly with your NCERT Notes, you could have easily written a solid answer.
NCERT Class XI – Indian Constitution at Work – Judiciary
Snippet from NCERT XI – Indian Constitution at Work (Judiciary) discussing about Separation & Balance of Power using checks and balances
What are we trying to imply?
The ideal starting point for any UPSC aspirant is NCERTs. They serve as a basic juncture where your understanding of the fundamentals for solving MCQs and analytical skills for long answer writing unite.
Almost all UPSC aspirants start with NCERTs but do they all clear IAS?
The answer is ‘No’.
Though everyone reads NCERTs, 99% of them don’t even know how to utilize NCERTs for Answer Writing. 99% don’t know how to make notes of NCERTs. And 99% of them will not be making it to the final list. How to end up being that successful 1%?
Ranadheer Sir is mentoring a fixed number of students this year, and he believes he is on the way to create magic AGAIN, like he did with UAP Student Animesh.
This is what he did with one of his students. He asked him to make notes from the NCERT Books, and attempt the Samachar Manthan Tests.
And the results are here to be seen.
Within 20 days, he is getting 5/10 in Samachar Manthan Tests.
He is now writing precise answers, with value-added content, lucid language, and rich examples from the NCERT Notes Making.
Since these books are aspirants’ weakest area, you should make them your strength. Follow this session to learn How to Start your Mains Answer Writing with NCERTs.
Join us in our Webinar, where we will discuss how you can start your Answer Writing using NCERTs if you are a UPSC Beginner.
Bonus – If you following are series of Webinars for UPSC Beginners, we are sharing Handwritten Notes of Animesh, AIR 2. Get access after attending the Webinar (we don’t just want to share it with Notes Collectors)
Key outcomes of the Webinar
At the end of the Webinar, you’ll
Know the exact objective of Reading NCERTs
Know how to cover NCERTs (Only Important Pages/Topics)
Methodology to retain, and use in the Answers, the NCERT Value-Adds
Starting Answer Writing through NCERTs (L1) & moving towards L2 & L3 (Value-Addition through Examples from NCERTs)
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Mains: Q What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC IAS/2019)
Q. Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India. (UPSC IAS/2015)
Prelims:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? (UPSC IAS/2019)
1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave. 2. Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily. 3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Note4Students:
Prelims: POCSO Act; Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP);
Mains: Society; Women Issues;
Mentor comment: Did you know that there are around 1,49,404 total cases of crimes against children, with varying rates across states and union territories? Within this, Sexual crimes are prevalent with a high number of offenses against girls compared to boys. Hence, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) was passed in 2012 to comprehensively deal with the issue of sexual offenses against children. POCSO not only spells out the punishments for offenses but also sets out a system for support of victims and improved methods for catching offenders. Recently, this issue has been contentious, citing the importance of maintaining consistency within the laws and legislation availed by the Indian Government.
Let’s learn.
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Why in the News?
The “Scheme for Care and Support to Victims under Sections 4 & 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012” which was introduced by the Ministry of WCD has faced criticism for its lack of clarity, inconsistencies, and failure to align with existing legislation.
About the Scheme for Care and Support to Victims of the POCSO Act, 2012:
It is a centrally funded initiative from the NIRBHAYA fund of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The scheme seeks to address the challenges faced by minor pregnant girl victims and fill the gaps in existing support systems. It aims to provide integrated support services for emergency and long-term rehabilitation.
Sections 4 & 6: The services provided under this include a comprehensive range of support and assistance for minor pregnant girl victims who have experienced sexual assault or abuse.These services aim to address the challenges faced by these victims and ensure their well-being and rehabilitation.
What are the issues surrounding this Scheme?
Inconsistencies with Legislation:
Incorrect interpretation of Section 27 of the POCSO Act, 2012, regarding medical examination of minors. There is some misrepresentation of the Child Welfare Committee’s authority regarding sexual assault medical examination.
Delaying stipulation in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) process contradicts the MTP Act. There are limited references to MTP options within the scheme.
Expanded Scope Without Corresponding Revisions: The scheme initially targeted abandoned or orphaned pregnant girls, and now includes all pregnant girl victims under the POCSO Act. This kind of lack of proper redrafting to reflect inclusiveness results in confusion.
Adolescent Sexual Health Education and Prevention: The scheme has failed to address adolescent sexual health needs and perpetuates a reactive approach to sexual violence. There is a need for proactive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services for youth.
Empirical data suggests cases of pregnancy due to consensual relationships, highlighting the importance of comprehensive SRH education.
Monetary Implications: Proposed financial support includes an initial payment of ₹6,000 and a monthly payment of ₹4,000 until age 21, extendable to 23. Hence, due to the high incidence of child marriages and teenage pregnancies, there is an increased financial burden.
Contrary to Rules and Regulations: The Pregnant victims under the POCSO Act are not automatically classified as Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP). The Scheme mandates treating all pregnant girls as CNCP, contrary to POCSO Rules and the Juvenile Justice Act.
Therefore, the unnecessary procedural burdens are imposed on victims due to misclassification
Way Forward:
Streamlined Procedures: Govt. needs to simplify the application and support process to make it more accessible to POCSO victims.
Enhanced Outreach: India needs to increase its awareness through targeted campaigns and partnerships with civil societies and community organizations.
Technology Integration: For timely delivery and efficient implementation, the utilization of technology is necessary to streamline services and provide easier access to support.
Training and Capacity Building: Invest in training for staff and volunteers to enhance service delivery.
Learn the effective Notes Making strategy as a working professional + FREE Handwritten Notes of Animesh (AIR 2) from Diksha Ma’am (Mentor of Anjana, AIR 134, UAP Student)
You are a Working Professional. You decided to give the UPSC 2025 Attempt . So you visited your local Book Market, and got hold of all recommendations by toppers – NCERTs, Lakshmikant, Ramesh Singh, Value Added Material.
You take a pledge that you will make the PERFECT NOTES in one go – and you will do that specifically for Mains – a Topper in one of his Sessions on YouTube said he only made notes for Mains!
You took 7 days to make Notes for Internal Security – and aren’t they awesome? You can literally see those colorful pens being used for different headings.
But wait – why are these 150 pages big? Doesn’t the book that you got from the market have similar number of pages?
Going deeper, you realize major issues:
Your Notes – While too NEAT, sound merely language with Zero specific key terms.
You have used big paragraphs to write about something non-specific (Well, you at least know the History of Left-Wing Extremism – isn’t it relevant for the exam??)
There are no PYQs. Which Syllabus topics are we covering? We are missing this as well. We also don’t know the recurring themes that need to be highlighted.
UPSC recently asked a question related to S-400 helicopters – will we be able to answer the question using our notes?
Till the end of the month, you are left with a replica of your two books – one is 150 pages, and the other is 300 pages of Post-Independence alone. You can’t link it to current affairs or PYQs.
The enthusiasm slowly withers away, and your pledge to give the exam in 2025, changes to 2026, 2027, 2028…
When one of our students did the same, we realized what an urgent need this is. This is how the notes looked like initially:
Unclear. Strain to eyes. Non-readable with ZERO Value Add. They are literal copy-paste of books.
This is what we turned his notes into. PRECISE. VALUE-ADDED. EXAMPLES RICH. BULLETS.
Focus on MAPS, Acronyms, Real Life Strategies used by Bureaucrats.
Don’t worry – it’s not your fault that you don’t know this.
Even the best people struggle with this initially. This is because, since school and then in college, this is what we have been taught.
Reaching a LEVEL where this can be achieved takes a minimum of 3 iterations and a timely MENTOR intervention.
As a Working Professional, if you are not able to cope up with Notes Making, LEAVE YOUR FEARS OUT. We will help you understand the methodology. You need a framework, and a rank worthy mentor to help you do that.
Diksha Sharma – 2 Interviews, Multiple Mains, Mentor of 50+ Rankers including AIR 134 Anjna Dahiya this year, is coming with a Webinar addressing the issue of Note Making, especially for the Working Professionals.
Join us in our Webinar, where we will discuss an EFFECTIVE Integrated Notes Making Strategy for Working Junta.
A lot of us keep repeating the same mistakes – over relying on Test Series, not solving enough PYQs, attempting less – attempting more!
But progress is in learning from your mistakes. You don’t want to keep loosing on attempts for this learning.
Chandarprabha Sharma, AIR 289, will be here with us on 18th May, 6:00 PM in a Webinar where she will help you with Avoiding Mistakes and helping you give your BEST 1st Attempt!
Chandarprabha tasted success in her LAST ATTEMPT. She had to wait almost a decade to finally make it to the coveted list!
What took her so many attempts to make it through? A lot of learnings, we would say!
Not only was she showing perseverance and character, she was trying to learn through her attempts.
For Prelims – On her priority list, we could find PYQs at the helm. And not only did she attempt these multiple times – she made a tracker on a SHEET where she used to assess her progress through accuracy she was achieving! Most of us don’t go into the details of our test attempts.
So, each time she was attempting the PYQs, she was getting to know more in-depth the language that UPSC was using, the hints that UPSC was dropping – the clues that she could use to come up with the answer.
Throughout this rigorous process was her learning to use logical estimations and deduce the answers, when faced with the difficult exam stress.
Here is a snippet from the analysis that she did of her Prelims PYQs (Attendees get a copy at the end of the Webinar!)
For Mains, she again heavily relied on her PYQ based analysis on her Excel, to identify recurring themes and sub-themes from the paper, and following NCERT sources for the language in her answer (This she believes might have been the X-Factor of her Mains Scores!)
A strong peer group, was another important part her preparation journey (we follow the same practice in our UAP Mentorship Program). The accountability from her peer group helped her clear Mains for the first time in the FINAL ATTEMPT! Who were a part of this peer group and how can you form your own?
In this 45 mins Webinar, we will take these learnings from her, and share the perfect strategy built around PYQs, NCERTs and Peer-based learning to clear the UPSC Exam (To the point discussion!)
Join us in the Webinar of Chandraprabha, 18th May, 6:00 PM, where she will be discussing these details!
To know how to utilize PYQ Based Analysis using Data
Mock Tests and how to derive the most value from them.
For Prelims – focusing on the number of questions to be attempted using DATA & analyzing PYQs in a strong sense- (Find your SWEET SPOT for attempts in Prelims!)
For Mains – Analyzing Theme-Based PYQs and using a strong Peer Group to write the best answers!
Definite and Fixed Sources to start and enhance your UPSC Prep.
Bonus – Dealing with Mental Health using Huberman’s 20-Min Nap and other strategies (You need to know this!)
Registration is FREE but MANDATORY!
You’ll get the Zoom Link on Email/WhatsApp post registration
We will be sharing a Sample of the Excel Sheet by Chandarprabha in the Webinar with the students.
Between 2021-23, we connected with over 15,000+ IAS aspirants via our Samanvaya (1 on 1 mentoring) outreach program.
With an average call time of ~40 minutes, we spent ~3.84 lakh minutes (~6,400 hours) understanding you and your preparation strategies.
The major issue that most aspirants faced was with the right strategy, practical timetable, time management issues, and the lack of a Guide, who could help you sail through the mountainous task of being a part of the coveted list of Rankers.
But the “market” is flooded with all types of free content, there is a plethora of content for each subject and topic, endless test series, and infinite sources. Still, why is it that an aspirant keeps waiting for his first Prelims – till the time he focuses only on Prelims, clears it in 4th attempt only to realize that the Mains prep wasn’t enough – flunks it, and again enters the cycle? He has to live with the solace of having given at least 1 Mains.
Here’s the truth – As a UPSC aspirant, you live in a world populated with infinite sources churning out countless content themes endlessly, adding only short-term value to your preparation, if at all. Giving you false hope that your preparation is moving forward. All this is in the name of FREE preparation content. We chose not to play that game.
Instead, we focus only on highly specific PYQ based themes every week. We believe in content and programs that are original, taking immense research to meet the UPSC level trained by faculties and led by Mentors. This is exactly what is required to clear this Exam.
Our motto is clear – we believe Mentorship is a specialization – the personalization that you need to be on the right track.
Each individual is different, as can be seen from the toppers this year. While Benjo (AIR 59, rigorous follower of Civilsdaily Current Affairs) was a trained “Answer Thinker”, Animesh (AIR 2, our UAP Mentorship Student) found content in seeing his test scores – the desire which pushed him to write 50+ Samachar Manthan Tests as a part of UAP.
We need to identify what’s different about you – and then carve you a path. This is why Mentorship is essential. Once you have a clearly laid out path, you need defined checkposts where your progress can be tracked. A near-perfect certain strategy is what you need to clear this exam in the first attempt. Animesh could do it being a working professional (first attempt), you can do it too.
Connect with us 1:1 and identify what’s different in you.
Fill up this Mentorship Form (Free for the next 24 hours) to connect with our mentors.
If you’re thinking without writing, you only think you’re thinking.
Dear students,
Benjo P Jose, AIR 59 will be talking about Answer Thinking. You heard it right. Not Answer Writing. But Answer Thinking.
It is only once in a while that you get to hear something this innovative that can have a tremendous impact on your preparation.
We cannot stress the importance of 1:1 interaction with Rankers. Even after the session, the discussion stretches to over 1 hour where students end up sharing where they are stuck and getting a fresh perspective from the horses mouth.
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The UPSC Prelims is a tough filter designed to weed out the unprepared.
The only way to sail through these times is by keeping calm.
“That’s all that people keep telling me – to keep calm! It’s easier said than done, for in the Last Open Mock, I scored only 60 marks. I have drained myself!”
Stay calm—it’s your secret weapon. Learn proven techniques to score high and prep for Mains with no stress. There is no need to read more sources, go through multiple mocks, or take a 15-Day Revision Challenge.
We just want you to look deeply into the analysis of the UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper.
Dr. Shri Krushna, IAS, UPSC 2023 this year, has to share some ways he used to score comfortably above the cut-off.
Look at the remark in his Question Paper.
Waggle Dance, like most aspirants, was unknown to Shri. However, he focused on the word “kin”, which meant those who lived in groups.
Through just observation, we know that only honeybees among these options are the ones who live in kins.
Similarly, look at the following question and its remarks:
UPSC isn’t expecting you to know such trivial details. All you have to do is keep calm and read these questions carefully.
In the above question, “making a tool” can be done only by an intelligent being; hence, Shri Krushna chose the closest relative to humans—the Orangutan.
So, let’s get to the crux of it—standard resources and mocks can’t make you feel prepared anymore. Every ranker who qualifies for prelims painstakingly crafts a process for it. And now, it’s your turn.
Civilsdaily Prelims Webinars allow you to access the real work from those who have done it before.
We are bringing you a WEBINAR on the 10th of May at 7 PM, during which Dr. Shri Krushna, IAS 2023, will go through the questions in the UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper and show you how he used common sense, knowledge, and logic to clear the exam with a very safe margin.
It’s time to rewrite your success story — will you seize the opportunity?
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