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  • Only a Few Seats Left || Free Webinar on Time-Management Techniques for Working Junta|| How to crack UPSC without leaving your fulltime job?|| In 2 Days, Register Now

    Only a Few Seats Left || Free Webinar on Time-Management Techniques for Working Junta|| How to crack UPSC without leaving your fulltime job?|| In 2 Days, Register Now

    Our Hall of Fame boasts of nearly 150 aspirants who have cleared the exam as working professionals. This year, our Civilsdaily students — Vaibhav Rawat (AIR 25) and Ravi Kumar (AIR 84) worked really hard in their respective jobs and studies before they tasted success. This busts the myth that only full-time aspirants can clear the exam.

    REGISTER here FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SUDHANSHU SIR

    Lack of Time or Lack of Time-Management?

    UPSC-CSE is not only one of the toughest exams of the world, but one of the longest as well. An exam that is a year long, needs a preparation of 2 years to clear it.

    Some of us have family responsibilities that cannot and should not be neglected. Maybe you are the only earning member of your family. But, is it impossible to juggle UPSC CSE and work? Not at all. It might be challenging, but it’s an achievable ambition. One needs the discipline to study everyday, whether they had a good or a bad day at work.

    REGISTER here FOR THE FREE WEBINAR BY SUDHANSHU SIR

    All aspirants get only 24 hours in a day, how they spend every hour determines their final result.

    Does this mean there will be no scope for rest as a Working Junta? Don’t be surprised if we tell you toppers like Srishti Jayant Deshmukh (AIR 5, 2018) and Roman Saini (AIR 18, 2013) found time to take breaks in between their college studies (engineering and medical respectively) and UPSC preparation! While Srishti took a 5 minute break after every 30 minutes, Roman took a 10 minute break after every 1 hour.

    Why should you attend this webinar?

    When we asked Vaibhav Rawat and Ravi Kumar their secret of topping the exam despite working 8-9 hours every day, their answer was time management and syllabus completion.

    Instead of complaining about the limited time they had, they completed modules assigned by us within that time. Sometimes, they got 6 hours in a day and sometimes 5 hours. But after office, they never let the stress of work distract them. Nor did they compare their preparation to other full-time aspirants and get demotivated.

    Every topper has their own time-management technique. As a working junta, its about time you learnt them. This is what Sudhanshu Sir will address in this upcoming webinar. You will not only get to know how to balance work and study in a day, but also when to take breaks in between the two!

    What will you learn in this Webinar?

    1. The 4 different phases of UPSC preparation. What to study in each phase?

    2. Our 5-hour Step-by-Step learning plan. Also time-management techniques of other toppers.

    3. Avoiding mistakes that cost you an attempt. How to kickstart your preparation in the right direction?

    4. Advantages of being a UPSC aspirant as a working professional. What do you have that others don’t?

    5. Studying smartly. How can you use the Civilsdaily App to get consolidated material that can save your time?

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    REGISTER HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SUDHANSHU SIR

    At the end of the session, Sudhanshu sir will hold an interactive Q&A session where all beginners and veterans are welcome to get solutions for their issues.

    Webinar Details

    Everyone is welcome to attend our free webinar for working professionals by Sudhanshu Sir. All you have to do is register your details.

    Date: 28 October, 2021

    Time: 6 PM

    About Sudhanshu Sir

    Sudhanshu Sir has served in the Defense Ministry for 10 years. He has a keen interest in regional and global geopolitics and has ample experience of various other competitive exams as well. Experienced with UPSC CS and Several State PSCs.

    register here for free webinar by sudhanshu sir

  • 26th October 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    GS Papers:

    Topics for Today’s questions:

    GS-1    Distribution of key natural resources

    GS-2  International relations

    GS-3   Agriculture sector- farmer income suport

    GS-4    Probity in Governance: Concept of public service;
    Philosophical basis of governance and probity.

     

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q1. Coal as a fuel is often termed as a necessary evil in a country’s economic development. Comment while giving the distribution of coal reserves around the world. (10 marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 For Delhi, it is always about narrow political arguments with Rawalpindi and Islamabad; it is as if the people of Pakistan do not exist. The depth of the current crises in Pakistan, however, should nudge India into overcoming this entrenched indifference. Comment. (15 marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 The data of the latest Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of agricultural households when normalised by their holding sizes, shows that Punjab’s ranked 11th and Haryana 15th place. In the context of this, suggest the way for the farmers in Punjab and Haryana to augment their incomes with more sustainable agriculture. (15 marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 Probity is an integral part of good governance, justify. How do you find it relevant in the present circumstances? (10 marks)

     

    HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

    1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

    2. A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.

    3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

    4.  Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.

    5. Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.

    6. If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th  October is uploaded on 11th October then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis

    7. If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th October is uploaded on 13th October, then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.

    8. We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. 

    For the philosophy of AWE and payment: 

    CLICK HERE To join Daily AWE

  • How Civilsdaily Mentorship helped Karishma secure AIR 14 in UPSC 2020

    How Civilsdaily Mentorship helped Karishma secure AIR 14 in UPSC 2020

    It is always a proud moment for us when our students succeed, and we feel humbled when they thank us for our guidance. Karishma Nair (AIR 14, 2020) wrote a personal note to Sajal sir and Civilsdaily after securing AIR 14 and in the letter she explained how our mentorship helped her succeed!

    Register here to speak directly with Karishma’s Personal mentor

    Under the guidance of Sajal sir, Karishma Nair received regular detailed feedback. Each and every answer was analysed and every mistake removed. She says in the letter that the feedback helped her improve every day.

    Not only that, her mentor was always available to guide her. She received a structured approach to the UPSC syllabus and answer-writing along with help and motivation throughout her preparation. With time, she was able to improve her performance and was able to secure AIR 14 in UPSC 2020. You can read her letter below:

    Civilsdaily’s personal guidance and mentorship program helped 80 aspirants like Karishma crack UPSC exam. You could be next! Just fill the form below to speak personally with Karishma’s mentor, now!

    Register here to speak directly with karishma’s personal mentor

  • Don’t stop your Mains preparation even if you get low marks in Prelims|| Register for Free 1-1 Mentorship for UPSC 2022 – Samanvaya

    Do you know only 42% of toppers clear UPSC CSE examinations in their first attempt? The rest clear it because they didn’t give up. In our student Jayant Nahata’s (AIR 56, UPSC 2020) words, “Do you want the pain of hard work or do you want the regret of failure?”

    book your slot for Samanvaya free 1-on-1 mentorship

    Sajal Sir has helped over 400 aspirants secure ranks in the last 6 years. This year, he has guided over 30 students to secure ranks in the top 100 in UPSC 2020. He was the topper of GS 2017 Mains.

    Our next mentor, Sudhanshu Sir has cleared mains 3 times, attended interviews twice and has served the Ministry of Defence for 10 years.

    And this is what both of our mentors have to say to you —

    “It doesn’t matter how much you believe you scored based on the answer key, start preparing for mains right now! Study daily, every day and CONSISTENTLY. Do not give up on studying or spend more than 2 days without preparation until your name shows up on the list.”

    We understand that this year’s paper was tricky. We know you have burnt the midnight oil for months. You might be doubting yourself right now. But this is not the time to lose hope. This is not the time to give up. The Prelims results are not out yet. Do not stop preparing for Mains!

    Watch this video by our Civilsdaily student Anil Kumar Rathore who failed 4 times before he cleared UPSC’19 with AIR 81.

    You have already tried one way of preparation and it has not helped you get a really high score. Why waste another attempt trying to do the same things and expecting new results? Speak with us and learn a new way to prepare – the preparation technique that is specially designed to fetch high scores.

    book your slot for samanvaya free 1-on-1 mentorship

    Why Samanvaya 2022?

    With a dedicated 1-1 mentorship program, we use the tried and tested ‘SMART’ method of preparation that has helped more than 400 students become officers!

    1. Syllabus Completion
    2. Managing time consistently
    3. Awareness of your weak areas
    4. Revision of completed modules
    5. Test series every week

    At Civilsdaily, your assigned mentors interact with you on a daily basis. They are not just teachers, but coaches, philosophers, and guides. And this is how they will help you succeed:

    • Motivating you for one whole year and pushing you to complete the modules on time.
    • Helping you restart preparation despite low scores in test series.
    • Helping you study for 6 hours everyday if you are working.
    • Guiding you on how to revise the whole syllabus 3 months before prelims and mains.
    • Providing you topic-wise notes.
    • Teaching you elimination techniques, tikdams and helpful strategies like 4-2-4 model of preparation.
    • Keeping you updated on what to study and from where to study.
    book your slot for samanvaya free 1-on-1 mentorship

    Is it too early to start preparing for Mains 2022?

    Aspirants who become toppers devote the first 6-7 months of preparation for mains and the next 5-6 months for prelims revision and test series. This gives them an edge; they know how to write and present facts plus they can remember the same facts for prelims. So there is no better time than NOW to start mains.

    AIR 148 UPSC 2020 topper and our Civilsdaily student Ponmani explains why answer writing with mentorship for Mains is necessary.

    How have UPSC Toppers benefited from our Mentorship so far?

    See the source image
    book your slot for samanvaya free 1-on-1 mentorship

    After filling the form, rest assured, you will hear from a dedicated mentor in the next 24 hours.

  • Ace Anthropology Optional with the Mentorship of Anthropology 2019 Topper, Rinku Lather IRS|| Last 10 Seats Left|| LINK INSIDE

    Ace Anthropology Optional with the Mentorship of Anthropology 2019 Topper, Rinku Lather IRS|| Last 10 Seats Left|| LINK INSIDE

    Anthropology Marks enhancer for IAS Mains 2021 (For Mains written aspirants) | 300+ with Rinku sir
    Join Rinku Lather’s space on Habitat | Connect with him directly
    talk to mentors for anthropology optional

    A major dilemma faced by all UPSC aspirants is choosing the right Optional subject. There are 2 papers in Optional, each being 250 marks. Hence, you will be 500 marks closer to clearing Mains with an optional subject aligning to your academic background.

    If you’ve already decided on Anthropology as your Optional Subject, then congrats! First, for making up your mind and next, for choosing that life-saving optional which has helped many aspirants become toppers in UPSC.

    Is Anthropology Optional a Scoring Subject?

    After changing their optional to anthropology, Anudeep Durishetty bagged AIR 1 in his 4th attempt, Akshit Jain got AIR 2 in his 2nd attempt Apala Mishra bagged AIR 9 in her 2nd attempt, Geethanjali Sharma secured AIR 32 in her 3rd attempt and Rinku Lather secured AIR 232 in his 2nd attempt (with this optional). Anthropology is among the top 3 preferences of UPSC toppers. However, after 2019 the subject has got tougher and is no longer that easy for aspirants to score above 300 marks.

    Understanding the scoring nature of Anthropology Optional, we’ve launched a marks booster cum mentorship program by Rinku Lather IRS. Rinku has been able to score top marks in both of his attempts.

    How is the structure of Rinku Lather IRS’s Anthropology Optional Course?

    There are two variants of the course:

    1. For Mains written aspirants (click)
    2. For other aspirants

    Rinku Lather IRS sir will conduct syllabus completion classes on Google meet, which will help students write their own notes. Topic-wise discussions will be held.

    He will conduct both doubt clearing and answer writing discussion sessions on a daily basis. The aim is to provide quality enrichment sessions with value-added inputs on important topics.

    Apart from this, the program will have 1-on-1 mentorship calls* by Rinku Lather IRS sir with the intent to boost your scores in Anthropology Optional. (*For mains written aspirants)

    (click) ANTHROPOLOGY MARKS ENHANCER FOR IAS MAINS 2021 (FOR MAINS WRITTEN ASPIRANTS) | 300+ WITH RINKU SIR
    (click) ANTHROPOLOGY MARKS ENHANCER FOR IAS MAINS 2021-22 (FOR rest of the ASPIRANTS) | 300+ WITH RINKU SIR

    What will you learn in the Free Anthropology Orientation Session?

    It’s always better to learn the tricks of the trade with the best in the business. With 288 marks, Rinku Lather sir was among the Anthropology toppers of UPSC CSE 2019. In the first session, he will give an orientation on —

    1. Main dimensions of Anthropology Optional. How will Paper 1 and 2 be?

    2. His Go-To Preparation Strategy. What are the books he read and how many times he revised before exam?

    3. What are the scoring topics in Anthropology. Why is it better to focus more on the ROI topics?

    4. Difficulties faced by aspirants while preparing for Anthropology Optional and how to avoid them? Learning from experience of others’ mistakes is always the best way to go.

    Session Details

    The first session of the Anthropology Course by Rinku Lather sir is free for all to attend.

    Anyone writing UPSC Mains in 2021 and 2022 will benefit from the session. There will be a Q&A session too where all anthropology enthusiasts can engage with the topper, Rinku Lather IRS.

    To register for the free live discussion click on the link below.

    register for the free orientation session by rinku lather irs

  • 25th October 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    GS Papers:

    Topics for Today’s questions:

    GS-1    Salient features of world’s physical geography

    GS-2   Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act.

    GS-3   Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

    GS-4    Probity in Governance: Concept of public service;
    Philosophical basis of governance and probity.

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 Identifying the factors which affect the salinity of ocean bodies, discuss the reasons behind relatively higher salinity of the North Sea, Arabian Sea and Red Sea. (10 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 How internal democracy in political parties can influence political outcomes in a representative democracy? What are the challenges in achieving it through internal elections for leadership within the party in India. (15 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 India’s power landscape is dominated by thermal power plants. However, the rapid growth of variable renewable energy sources has necessitated the transition plan. In context of this, suggest the broad contours of the transition from thermal to variable renewable energy sources. (10 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 Examine the role of media in promoting probity in governance.(10 Marks)

     

    HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

    1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

    2. A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.

    3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

    4.  Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.

    5. Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.

    6. If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th  October is uploaded on 11th October then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis

    7. If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th October is uploaded on 13th October, then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.

    8. We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. 

    For the philosophy of AWE and payment: 

    CLICK HERE To join Daily AWE

  • Don’t stop your Mains preparation even if you get low marks in Prelims|| Register for Free 1-1 Mentorship for UPSC 2022 – Samanvaya

    Do you know only 42% of toppers clear UPSC CSE examinations in their first attempt? The rest clear it because they didn’t give up. In our student Jayant Nahata’s (AIR 56, UPSC 2020) words, “Do you want the pain of hard work or do you want the regret of failure?”

    book your slot for Samanvaya free 1-on-1 mentorship

    Sajal Sir has helped over 400 aspirants secure ranks in the last 6 years. This year, he has guided over 30 students to secure ranks in the top 100 in UPSC 2020. He was the topper of GS 2017 Mains.

    Our next mentor, Sudhanshu Sir has cleared mains 3 times, attended interviews twice and has served the Ministry of Defence for 10 years.

    And this is what both of our mentors have to say to you —

    “It doesn’t matter how much you believe you scored based on the answer key, start preparing for mains right now! Study daily, every day and CONSISTENTLY. Do not give up on studying or spend more than 2 days without preparation until your name shows up on the list.”

    We understand that this year’s paper was tricky. We know you have burnt the midnight oil for months. You might be doubting yourself right now. But this is not the time to lose hope. This is not the time to give up. The Prelims results are not out yet. Do not stop preparing for Mains!

    Watch this video by our Civilsdaily student Anil Kumar Rathore who failed 4 times before he cleared UPSC’19 with AIR 81.

    You have already tried one way of preparation and it has not helped you get a really high score. Why waste another attempt trying to do the same things and expecting new results? Speak with us and learn a new way to prepare – the preparation technique that is specially designed to fetch high scores.

    book your slot for samanvaya free 1-on-1 mentorship

    Why Samanvaya 2022?

    With a dedicated 1-1 mentorship program, we use the tried and tested ‘SMART’ method of preparation that has helped more than 400 students become officers!

    1. Syllabus Completion
    2. Managing time consistently
    3. Awareness of your weak areas
    4. Revision of completed modules
    5. Test series every week

    At Civilsdaily, your assigned mentors interact with you on a daily basis. They are not just teachers, but coaches, philosophers, and guides. And this is how they will help you succeed:

    • Motivating you for one whole year and pushing you to complete the modules on time.
    • Helping you restart preparation despite low scores in test series.
    • Helping you study for 6 hours everyday if you are working.
    • Guiding you on how to revise the whole syllabus 3 months before prelims and mains.
    • Providing you topic-wise notes.
    • Teaching you elimination techniques, tikdams and helpful strategies like 4-2-4 model of preparation.
    • Keeping you updated on what to study and from where to study.
    book your slot for samanvaya free 1-on-1 mentorship

    Is it too early to start preparing for Mains 2022?

    Aspirants who become toppers devote the first 6-7 months of preparation for mains and the next 5-6 months for prelims revision and test series. This gives them an edge; they know how to write and present facts plus they can remember the same facts for prelims. So there is no better time than NOW to start mains.

    AIR 148 UPSC 2020 topper and our Civilsdaily student Ponmani explains why answer writing with mentorship for Mains is necessary.

    How have UPSC Toppers benefited from our Mentorship so far?

    See the source image
    book your slot for samanvaya free 1-on-1 mentorship

    After filling the form, rest assured, you will hear from a dedicated mentor in the next 24 hours.

  • Challenges facing Indian Air Force || Samachar Manthan Issue || by Sudhanshu sir

    Challenges facing Indian Air Force || Samachar Manthan Issue || by Sudhanshu sir

    Connect directly with Civilsdaily Mentors:-https://bit.ly/connect_with_CD_mentors

    Enroll into our new Samachar Manthan Program with this link:- https://www.civilsdaily.com/course/samachar-manthan-yearly-2022-batch-2/

    Sudhanshu sir is talking about the challenges which Indian Air Force has been facing for a long time. He is talking about these challenges which has been identified by our new Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari and the steps being taken in an effort to resolve those issues

  • Register and Join the Live Webinar Now || Meeting Link Inside || How to Study and Revise Current Affairs For Prelims, Mains & Interview? || Free Webinar by Parth Sir

    Register and Join the Live Webinar Now || Meeting Link Inside || How to Study and Revise Current Affairs For Prelims, Mains & Interview? || Free Webinar by Parth Sir

    How to Fully Prepare Current Affairs For Prelims, Mains & Interview? || Free Webinar
    Start Login: Oct 24, 2021 @02:45 PM India

    Zoom Meeting Link:-
    https://zoom.us/j/97201335890?pwd=MTJnREwvcjFHMWJoZ1k2dkY3UXE1UT09

    Meeting ID: 972 0133 5890
    Passcode: 276800

    register here for free current affairs WEBINAR

    What is that one subject with which you can ace all the 3 stages of UPSC-CSE – Prelims, Mains and Interview? Yes, it’s Current Affairs.

    Every year, 30% of the questions in the Prelims exam appear from Current Affairs. With current affairs knowledge, you will know how to answer 60-70% questions in UPSC Mains. And, 80% of the interview questions ask your opinion on the news events of last one year.

    So, with every stage the importance of current affairs sees a proportional increase.

    Why you should attend Parth Sir’s Webinar?

    If UPSC Civil Services Examination is a bike, then one wheel is GS Static and the other is GS Current Affairs. You can’t have a smooth ride even if one the tyres get punctured. While standard books and NCERTs are enough to cover the static subjects, what about the vast syllabus of Current Affairs?

    Even after reading The Hindu and Indian Express are you unable to get desired scores in the daily quiz? Are you aware of the important news but struggle to connect it to the topics in your static portions? Are you not getting time to explore other sources like PIB, Yojana or Kurukshetra?

    Don’t get bogged down by the demands of Current Affairs. Attend the webinar conducted by Parth Sir this Sunday to allay all your fears and doubts and stay focused in clearing UPSC CSE!

    What will you learn from this webinar?

    1. How to finish reading all the sources of current affairs in one hour?

    2. How not to approach current affairs for UPSC CSE?

    3. Direct and indirect relation of current affairs in recent years with evidence. This will be a reality check for many aspirants!

    4. What are the important sources for current affairs?

    5. How to make micro notes with topic-wise current affairs?

    6. How to answer current affairs questions in a smart and efficient manner?

    REGISTER HERE FOR free CURRENT AFFAIRS WEBINAR

    At the end of the session, Parth Sir will also conduct a Q&A session.

    Webinar Details

    Don’t miss the chance to get value addition inputs to score better in the examination! This webinar is absolutely free. All aspirants are welcome to attend.

    Date – 24th October 2021 (Sunday)

    Time – 3:00 P.M.

    Limited slots are available. Please register immediately.

    About Parth Sir

    Our Civilsdaily Mentor, Mr Parth has been mentoring students since 2017. He has an admirable experience of attending UPSC-CSE interview two times. Parth sir has always scored 400+ in all the 4 GS Mains Subjects. The secret of success according to him is consistency and time-management.

    register here for free current affairs webinar

  • Registrations Closing Soon || Live Webinar at 3 PM || How to Study and Revise Current Affairs For Prelims, Mains & Interview? || Free Webinar by Parth Sir

    Registrations Closing Soon || Live Webinar at 3 PM || How to Study and Revise Current Affairs For Prelims, Mains & Interview? || Free Webinar by Parth Sir

    register here for free current affairs WEBINAR

    What is that one subject with which you can ace all the 3 stages of UPSC-CSE – Prelims, Mains and Interview? Yes, it’s Current Affairs.

    Every year, 30% of the questions in the Prelims exam appear from Current Affairs. With current affairs knowledge, you will know how to answer 60-70% questions in UPSC Mains. And, 80% of the interview questions ask your opinion on the news events of last one year.

    So, with every stage the importance of current affairs sees a proportional increase.

    Why you should attend Parth Sir’s Webinar?

    If UPSC Civil Services Examination is a bike, then one wheel is GS Static and the other is GS Current Affairs. You can’t have a smooth ride even if one the tyres get punctured. While standard books and NCERTs are enough to cover the static subjects, what about the vast syllabus of Current Affairs?

    Even after reading The Hindu and Indian Express are you unable to get desired scores in the daily quiz? Are you aware of the important news but struggle to connect it to the topics in your static portions? Are you not getting time to explore other sources like PIB, Yojana or Kurukshetra?

    Don’t get bogged down by the demands of Current Affairs. Attend the webinar conducted by Parth Sir this Sunday to allay all your fears and doubts and stay focused in clearing UPSC CSE!

    What will you learn from this webinar?

    1. How to finish reading all the sources of current affairs in one hour?

    2. How not to approach current affairs for UPSC CSE?

    3. Direct and indirect relation of current affairs in recent years with evidence. This will be a reality check for many aspirants!

    4. What are the important sources for current affairs?

    5. How to make micro notes with topic-wise current affairs?

    6. How to answer current affairs questions in a smart and efficient manner?

    REGISTER HERE FOR free CURRENT AFFAIRS WEBINAR

    At the end of the session, Parth Sir will also conduct a Q&A session.

    Webinar Details

    Don’t miss the chance to get value addition inputs to score better in the examination! This webinar is absolutely free. All aspirants are welcome to attend.

    Date – 24th October 2021 (Sunday)

    Time – 3:00 P.M.

    Limited slots are available. Please register immediately.

    About Parth Sir

    Our Civilsdaily Mentor, Mr Parth has been mentoring students since 2017. He has an admirable experience of attending UPSC-CSE interview two times. Parth sir has always scored 400+ in all the 4 GS Mains Subjects. The secret of success according to him is consistency and time-management.

    register here for free current affairs webinar

  • Live Webinar at 3 PM || Limited Slots Left, Register Now || How to Study and Revise Current Affairs For Prelims, Mains & Interview? || Free Webinar by Parth Sir

    Live Webinar at 3 PM || Limited Slots Left, Register Now || How to Study and Revise Current Affairs For Prelims, Mains & Interview? || Free Webinar by Parth Sir

    register here for free current affairs WEBINAR

    What is that one subject with which you can ace all the 3 stages of UPSC-CSE – Prelims, Mains and Interview? Yes, it’s Current Affairs.

    Every year, 30% of the questions in the Prelims exam appear from Current Affairs. With current affairs knowledge, you will know how to answer 60-70% questions in UPSC Mains. And, 80% of the interview questions ask your opinion on the news events of last one year.

    So, with every stage the importance of current affairs sees a proportional increase.

    Why you should attend Parth Sir’s Webinar?

    If UPSC Civil Services Examination is a bike, then one wheel is GS Static and the other is GS Current Affairs. You can’t have a smooth ride even if one the tyres get punctured. While standard books and NCERTs are enough to cover the static subjects, what about the vast syllabus of Current Affairs?

    Even after reading The Hindu and Indian Express are you unable to get desired scores in the daily quiz? Are you aware of the important news but struggle to connect it to the topics in your static portions? Are you not getting time to explore other sources like PIB, Yojana or Kurukshetra?

    Don’t get bogged down by the demands of Current Affairs. Attend the webinar conducted by Parth Sir this Sunday to allay all your fears and doubts and stay focused in clearing UPSC CSE!

    What will you learn from this webinar?

    1. How to finish reading all the sources of current affairs in one hour?

    2. How not to approach current affairs for UPSC CSE?

    3. Direct and indirect relation of current affairs in recent years with evidence. This will be a reality check for many aspirants!

    4. What are the important sources for current affairs?

    5. How to make micro notes with topic-wise current affairs?

    6. How to answer current affairs questions in a smart and efficient manner?

    REGISTER HERE FOR free CURRENT AFFAIRS WEBINAR

    At the end of the session, Parth Sir will also conduct a Q&A session.

    Webinar Details

    Don’t miss the chance to get value addition inputs to score better in the examination! This webinar is absolutely free. All aspirants are welcome to attend.

    Date – 24th October 2021 (Sunday)

    Time – 3:00 P.M.

    Limited slots are available. Please register immediately.

    About Parth Sir

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    What is that one subject with which you can ace all the 3 stages of UPSC-CSE – Prelims, Mains and Interview? Yes, it’s Current Affairs.

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    Even after reading The Hindu and Indian Express are you unable to get desired scores in the daily quiz? Are you aware of the important news but struggle to connect it to the topics in your static portions? Are you not getting time to explore other sources like PIB, Yojana or Kurukshetra?

    Don’t get bogged down by the demands of Current Affairs. Attend the webinar conducted by Parth Sir this Sunday to allay all your fears and doubts and stay focused in clearing UPSC CSE!

    What will you learn from this webinar?

    1. How to finish reading all the sources of current affairs in one hour?

    2. How not to approach current affairs for UPSC CSE?

    3. Direct and indirect relation of current affairs in recent years with evidence. This will be a reality check for many aspirants!

    4. What are the important sources for current affairs?

    5. How to make micro notes with topic-wise current affairs?

    6. How to answer current affairs questions in a smart and efficient manner?

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    About Parth Sir

    Our Civilsdaily Mentor, Mr Parth has been mentoring students since 2017. He has an admirable experience of attending UPSC-CSE interview two times. Parth sir has always scored 400+ in all the 4 GS Mains Subjects. The secret of success according to him is consistency and time-management.

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    What is that one subject with which you can ace all the 3 stages of UPSC-CSE – Prelims, Mains and Interview? Yes, it’s Current Affairs.

    Every year, 30% of the questions in the Prelims exam appear from Current Affairs. With current affairs knowledge, you will know how to answer 60-70% questions in UPSC Mains. And, 80% of the interview questions ask your opinion on the news events of last one year.

    So, with every stage the importance of current affairs sees a proportional increase.

    Why you should attend Parth Sir’s Webinar?

    If UPSC Civil Services Examination is a bike, then one wheel is GS Static and the other is GS Current Affairs. You can’t have a smooth ride even if one the tyres get punctured. While standard books and NCERTs are enough to cover the static subjects, what about the vast syllabus of Current Affairs?

    Even after reading The Hindu and Indian Express are you unable to get desired scores in the daily quiz? Are you aware of the important news but struggle to connect it to the topics in your static portions? Are you not getting time to explore other sources like PIB, Yojana or Kurukshetra?

    Don’t get bogged down by the demands of Current Affairs. Attend the webinar conducted by Parth Sir this Sunday to allay all your fears and doubts and stay focused in clearing UPSC CSE!

    What will you learn from this webinar?

    1. How to finish reading all the sources of current affairs in one hour?

    2. How not to approach current affairs for UPSC CSE?

    3. Direct and indirect relation of current affairs in recent years with evidence. This will be a reality check for many aspirants!

    4. What are the important sources for current affairs?

    5. How to make micro notes with topic-wise current affairs?

    6. How to answer current affairs questions in a smart and efficient manner?

    REGISTER HERE FOR free CURRENT AFFAIRS WEBINAR

    At the end of the session, Parth Sir will also conduct a Q&A session.

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    Date – 24th October 2021 (Sunday)

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    About Parth Sir

    Our Civilsdaily Mentor, Mr Parth has been mentoring students since 2017. He has an admirable experience of attending UPSC-CSE interview two times. Parth sir has always scored 400+ in all the 4 GS Mains Subjects. The secret of success according to him is consistency and time-management.

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    What is that one subject with which you can ace all the 3 stages of UPSC-CSE – Prelims, Mains and Interview? Yes, it’s Current Affairs.

    Every year, 30% of the questions in the Prelims exam appear from Current Affairs. With current affairs knowledge, you will know how to answer 60-70% questions in UPSC Mains. And, 80% of the interview questions ask your opinion on the news events of last one year.

    So, with every stage the importance of current affairs sees a proportional increase.

    Why you should attend Parth Sir’s Webinar?

    If UPSC Civil Services Examination is a bike, then one wheel is GS Static and the other is GS Current Affairs. You can’t have a smooth ride even if one the tyres get punctured. While standard books and NCERTs are enough to cover the static subjects, what about the vast syllabus of Current Affairs?

    Even after reading The Hindu and Indian Express are you unable to get desired scores in the daily quiz? Are you aware of the important news but struggle to connect it to the topics in your static portions? Are you not getting time to explore other sources like PIB, Yojana or Kurukshetra?

    Don’t get bogged down by the demands of Current Affairs. Attend the webinar conducted by Parth Sir this Sunday to allay all your fears and doubts and stay focused in clearing UPSC CSE!

    What will you learn from this webinar?

    1. How to finish reading all the sources of current affairs in one hour?

    2. How not to approach current affairs for UPSC CSE?

    3. Direct and indirect relation of current affairs in recent years with evidence. This will be a reality check for many aspirants!

    4. What are the important sources for current affairs?

    5. How to make micro notes with topic-wise current affairs?

    6. How to answer current affairs questions in a smart and efficient manner?

    REGISTER HERE FOR free CURRENT AFFAIRS WEBINAR

    At the end of the session, Parth Sir will also conduct a Q&A session.

    Webinar Details

    Don’t miss the chance to get value addition inputs to score better in the examination! This webinar is absolutely free. All aspirants are welcome to attend.

    Date – 24th October 2021(Sunday)

    Time – 3:00 P.M.

    Limited slots are available. Please register immediately.

    About Parth Sir

    Our Civilsdaily Mentor, Mr Parth has been mentoring students since 2017. He has an admirable experience of attending UPSC-CSE interview two times. Parth sir has always scored 400+ in all the 4 GS Mains Subjects. The secret of success according to him is consistency and time-management.

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    The Essay Paper in Mains makes or breaks your dream of becoming an IAS officer. Do you know a well-structured essay uplifts your rank by more than a 100 notches?

    While the performance of students is more or less the same in GS papers (especially 1,2,3), but in the case of essay the variation of marks is rather huge (in 60s to 160). Yes, a single Essay paper can create a gulf of 100 marks. 

    If you have not yet started writing essays or if you’re confused on how to write quality answers within a short duration, then this webinar is for you!

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    The orientation session is about learning the basics of essay writing. We welcome all the sincere and serious aspirants who understand the value of scoring 120+ in the essay paper. This is the only paper where mere management of time and thoughts will fetch you marks more than any other paper. 

    Who must join the webinar?

    • One who is attempting Mains in 2021.
    • One who is going to attempt Prelims 2022.
    • Anyone who has a basic understanding of the UPSC syllabus.

    What can you learn from this webinar?

    1. Right sources to prepare Essay Paper for Mains. Is just reading GS Subjects and Current Affairs enough for Essay Paper?

    2. Understanding the type of questions asked. What are the 8 broad themes of essay?

    3. Brainstorming the topic before writing. What are the 10 parameters by which your essay will be evaluated?

    4. Organising your thoughts into paragraphs. How to write 1200 words and maintain the flow with well linked paragraphs?

    5. Framing the correct thesis statement. How to sound persuasive yet logical?

    6. Different types of introduction you can write for your essay. What kind of anecdotes work and how to remember them?

    7. Developing balanced main body arguments. How to be less biased with an interdisciplinary approach?

    8. Concluding the essay perfectly. How can you score additional marks over here?

    Arpit Sir will also hold a Q&A Session where beginners and veterans can clarify their doubts.

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    Date – 22nd October 2021(Friday)

    Time – 4:00PM-5:00PM

    About Arpit Sir

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    The Essay Paper in Mains makes or breaks your dream of becoming an IAS officer. Do you know a well-structured essay uplifts your rank by more than a 100 notches?

    While the performance of students is more or less the same in GS papers (especially 1,2,3), but in the case of essay the variation of marks is rather huge (in 60s to 160). Yes, a single Essay paper can create a gulf of 100 marks. 

    If you have not yet started writing essays or if you’re confused on how to write quality answers within a short duration, then this webinar is for you!

    Open to All, Attend the Webinar Essay FLT.

    The orientation session is about learning the basics of essay writing. We welcome all the sincere and serious aspirants who understand the value of scoring 120+ in the essay paper. This is the only paper where mere management of time and thoughts will fetch you marks more than any other paper. 

    Who must join the webinar?

    • One who is attempting Mains in 2021.
    • One who is going to attempt Prelims 2022.
    • Anyone who has a basic understanding of the UPSC syllabus.

    What can you learn from this webinar?

    1. Right sources to prepare Essay Paper for Mains. Is just reading GS Subjects and Current Affairs enough for Essay Paper?

    2. Understanding the type of questions asked. What are the 8 broad themes of essay?

    3. Brainstorming the topic before writing. What are the 10 parameters by which your essay will be evaluated?

    4. Organising your thoughts into paragraphs. How to write 1200 words and maintain the flow with well linked paragraphs?

    5. Framing the correct thesis statement. How to sound persuasive yet logical?

    6. Different types of introduction you can write for your essay. What kind of anecdotes work and how to remember them?

    7. Developing balanced main body arguments. How to be less biased with an interdisciplinary approach?

    8. Concluding the essay perfectly. How can you score additional marks over here?

    Arpit Sir will also hold a Q&A Session where beginners and veterans can clarify their doubts.

    REGISTER HERE FOR FREE ESSAY ORIENTATION WEBINAR

    So attend this webinar and start the very first step of essay writing in the right direction!

    Webinar Details

    Date – 22nd October 2021(Friday)

    Time – 4:00PM-5:00PM

    About Arpit Sir

    Arpit Sir has the experience of attending all the stages of UPSC CSE – prelims, mains and interview. He has been mentoring aspirants for the last 8 years. According to him, enjoying the process of preparation will prevent the fear of the end result.

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  • 22nd October 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    GS Papers:

    Topics for Today’s questions:

    GS-1    Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism

    GS-2    Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.

    GS-3    Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.

    GS-4    Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 Highlight the impact of drug addiction on individuals, families and society. In this context, discuss the approach adopted by National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction. (10 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 In the last couple of years, India’s assistance to other developing countries has multiplied several times. but quality project delivery is yet to become the country’s USP. Enhancing the efficacy of India’s development cooperation endeavours has been a challenging issue for the past several decades. In light of this, examine the nature of India’s developmental cooperation and suggest the measure for proficient delivery of outcomes. (10 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 Recently, the Union home ministry’s order to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Forces (BSF) has caused the protest. Examine the factors that led to extending of jurisdiction and its implications. Also, suggest alternatives. (15 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 The nature of a business’s operations has a major influence on the ethical issues with which it must contend. Giving examples, discuss how business ethics is crucial in today’s world. (10 Marks)

     

    HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

    1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

    2. A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.

    3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

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    The Essay Paper in Mains makes or breaks your dream of becoming an IAS officer. Do you know a well-structured essay uplifts your rank by more than a 100 notches?

    While the performance of students is more or less the same in GS papers (especially 1,2,3), but in the case of essay the variation of marks is rather huge (in 60s to 160). Yes, a single Essay paper can create a gulf of 100 marks. 

    If you have not yet started writing essays or if you’re confused on how to write quality answers within a short duration, then this webinar is for you!

    Open to All, Attend the Webinar Essay FLT.

    The orientation session is about learning the basics of essay writing. We welcome all the sincere and serious aspirants who understand the value of scoring 120+ in the essay paper. This is the only paper where mere management of time and thoughts will fetch you marks more than any other paper. 

    Who must join the webinar?

    • One who is attempting Mains in 2021.
    • One who is going to attempt Prelims 2022.
    • Anyone who has a basic understanding of the UPSC syllabus.

    What can you learn from this webinar?

    1. Right sources to prepare Essay Paper for Mains. Is just reading GS Subjects and Current Affairs enough for Essay Paper?

    2. Understanding the type of questions asked. What are the 8 broad themes of essay?

    3. Brainstorming the topic before writing. What are the 10 parameters by which your essay will be evaluated?

    4. Organising your thoughts into paragraphs. How to write 1200 words and maintain the flow with well linked paragraphs?

    5. Framing the correct thesis statement. How to sound persuasive yet logical?

    6. Different types of introduction you can write for your essay. What kind of anecdotes work and how to remember them?

    7. Developing balanced main body arguments. How to be less biased with an interdisciplinary approach?

    8. Concluding the essay perfectly. How can you score additional marks over here?

    Arpit Sir will also hold a Q&A Session where beginners and veterans can clarify their doubts.

    REGISTER HERE FOR FREE ESSAY ORIENTATION WEBINAR

    So attend this webinar and start the very first step of essay writing in the right direction!

    Webinar Details

    Date – 22nd October 2021(Friday)

    Time – 4:00PM-5:00PM

    About Arpit Sir

    Arpit Sir has the experience of attending all the stages of UPSC CSE – prelims, mains and interview. He has been mentoring aspirants for the last 8 years. According to him, enjoying the process of preparation will prevent the fear of the end result.

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    Context

    India has the second-largest number of unicorns and is only behind the United States (US). It is now home to 71 unicorns.  

    World’s biggest investors, including SoftBank, Tiger Global and Falcon Edge, are pouring money into Indian start-ups, churning out unicorns at a record speed and valuations.

    Unicorns: A Backgrounder

    A unicorn is a start-up with a valuation of at least $1 billion.

    • The term was first coined by Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy ventures when she referred to the 39 start-ups that had a valuation of over $1 billion as unicorns.
    • The term initially was used to lay emphasis on the rarity of such start-ups.

    Some of the successful Indian unicorns:

    • Lenskart
    • Cred
    • Meesho
    • PharmEasy
    • Licious
    • Grofers etc.

    Unicorn boost in India

    • The growth of Unicorns in India has been phenomenal in the past two years.
    • From 17 Unicorns in 2018 the number went up to 38 in 2020 and it’s 71 and counting in 2021.
    • Many of these unicorns, which have cumulatively raised more than 9 billion dollars till date, have also seen a surge in valuations.

    Features of a unicorn Start-up

    To be a unicorn is no cakewalk and each unicorn today has its own story with a list of features that worked in its favour.

    The few pointers that are commonly seen across all the unicorns is as under:

    • Disruptive innovation: Mostly, all the unicorns have brought a disruption in the field they belong to. Uber, for example, changed the way people commuted.  
    • ‘Firsts’: It is seen that unicorns are mostly the starters in their industry. They change the way people do things and gradually create a necessity for themselves.
    • High on tech: Another common trend across unicorns is that their business model runs on tech. Uber got their model accepted by crafting a friendly app.
    • Consumer-focused: Often, theirgoal is to simplify and make things easy for consumers and be a part of their day-to-day life.
    • Affordability: Keeping things affordable is another key highlight of these startups. Spotify, for example, made listening to music easier to the world. 
    • Privately owned: Most of the unicorns are privately owned which gets their valuation bigger when an established company invests in it. 
    • *Mostly software based: A recent report suggests that 87% of the unicorns’ products are software, 7% are hardware and the rest 6% are other products & services.

    Entrepreneurship today is ‘survival-driven’ self-employment, formed out of necessity, as well as opportunity motivated, largely because poverty and lack of formal employment opportunities rear their ugly head in striving economies.

    Reasons for sudden success

    • COVID pandemic: The pandemic accelerated adoption of digital services by consumers helping start-ups and new-age ventures that typically build tech-focused businesses delivering an array of offerings to customers.
    • Boost in online services: Many Indians who had traditionally been subscribers of brick-and-mortar businesses moved online and explored a host of services ranging from food delivery and edu-tech to e-grocery.
    • Work-from-home culture: This added significant numbers to start-ups’ user base and expedited their business expansion plans and attracting investors.

    Inherent challenges to Start-ups in India

    • Financial scarcity: Availability of finance is critical for the startups and is always a problem to get sufficient amounts.
    • Lack of Infrastructure: There is a lack of support mechanisms that play a significant role in the lifecycle of startups which include incubators, science and technology parks etc.
    • Regulatory bottlenecks: Starting and exiting a business requires a number of permissions from government agencies. Although there is a perceptible change, it is still a challenge.
    • Compliance hurdles: For example, earlier Angel tax, which stands removed no, falls under corruption and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
    • Low success rate: Several startups fail due to shifting away the focus on the fundamentals of business grows.
    • Lack of an Innovative Business Model: To be successful a start-up must be innovative. Unfortunately, Indian startups are less innovative than startups elsewhere.  
    • Non-competitive Indian Markets: Too many startups serving too few consumers are saturating the Indian market.  Most startups serve the fraction of Indians who live in urban India.
    • Digital divide: The majority of Indians who live in rural areas and small towns remain untouched by most startups.

    Various initiatives by the Govt.

    There are numerous government initiatives to assist start-ups:

    • MUDRA Scheme: Through this scheme, start-ups get loans from the banks to set up, grow and stabilize their businesses.
    • SETU (Self-Employment and Talent Utilization) Fund: Government has allotted Rs 1,000 Cr in order to create opportunities for self-employment and new jobs mainly in technology-driven domains.
    • E-Biz Portal: It is India’s first government to business portal that integrates 14 regulatory permissions and licenses at one source.
    • Credit Guarantee Fund: launched by the GoI to make available collateral-free credit to the micro and small enterprise sector.  
    • Fund of Funds for Start-ups (FFS): 10,000 Rs corpus fund established in line with the Start-up India action plan under SIDBI for extending support to Start-ups.
    • Tax Sops: Tax exemption on Capital gain tax, Removal of Angel tax, Tax exemption for 3 years and Tax exemption in investment above Fair Market Value.

    Roadmap for the future success of start-ups

    Start-ups can judiciously take cues from unicorns in understanding the ecosystem and building a business model that adds value while being sustainable.

    • New-age startups should devise a customer-centric business model.
    • Through proper branding and strategy, they should make sure that this value proposition reaches the end-user.
    • What brings startups closer to success is the execution and customer acquisition strategy, where all the action occurs.  
    • Notably, technology (rather deep-technology) has played a key role in the making of pioneer business models.

    Attracting venture capitalists

    • VCs are actively looking for investment opportunities in early-stage startups.
    • They possess the selection ability to effectively screen startups having a higher potential to succeed.
    • VCs primarily look for a mindset alignment with promoters and companies where they, as investors, can add value by leveraging their industry experience, expertise, network and reputation.

    Conclusion

    • The current economic scenario in India is in expansion mode.  Indian Startups are now spread across the length and breadth of the entire country.
    • The word ‘unicorn’ has come a long way from just being a mythological creature to a regular feature in business and finance discussions.
    • Innovation and economic growth depend on being able to produce excellent individuals with the right skills and attitudes to be entrepreneurial in their professional lives.
    • The Indian government’s policies like Make in India, Digital India, Atmanirbhar etc. shows the enthusiasm to arrest this talent.