Category: Strategy Sessions

  • How to write the Perfect Essay for Mains? || Free Webinar by Arpit Sir || Limited slots available

    How to write the Perfect Essay for Mains? || Free Webinar by Arpit Sir || Limited slots available

    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.

    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.

  • How to write the Perfect Essay for Mains? || Free Webinar by Arpit Sir || Limited slots available

    How to write the Perfect Essay for Mains? || Free Webinar by Arpit Sir || Limited slots available

    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 maintain the flow and write 1200 words 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.

    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.

  • 21st October 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    GS Papers:

    Topics for Today’s questions:

    GS-1    Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism

    GS-2   Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

    GS-3    Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.

    GS-4    Case Studies

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 In India, geography, identity and a sense of deprivation have historically combined to drive regionalism. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 In terms of partnerships, India does not figure very prominently in the recently released “EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific”. In the context of this, examine the strategy and its implications for India. (10 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 Explain the types of technologies and their advantages used in the manufacturing of solar cells. (10 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 You come across a report in the newspaper wherein during the drive undertaken by a Municipality to demolish dilapidated buildings one of the government servants has been assaulted publicly by the local MLA. The MLA belongs to the ruling party in the state. The MLA has blamed the official for taking bribes to illegally demolish houses, which are in good condition in the pretext of the drive to demolish dilapidated buildings. The MLA has claimed that few families were living in the houses and that the demolition drive was at the behest of some vested interests to grab the land. (a) What are the issues involved in the case in your opinion? (b) What are the options available in your view with the relevant actors to redress their concerns? (20 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: 

  • UPSC Prelims-2021 || Topic wise Micro analysis & Cutoff || by Santosh Gupta

    UPSC Prelims-2021 || Topic wise Micro analysis & Cutoff || by Santosh Gupta

    Have you appeared Prelims-2021 and worried about the results? Santosh Gupta Sir does a hard hitting analysis of topics and subtopics by dissecting the entire paper. It will not only help you understand the mind of UPSC but also help you to be ready for the 2022 prelims.

    He will also be mentoring 2022 aspirants through his mentorship program #Smash Prelims-2022.

    Fill the google form here to get a call from mentor to help your issues here:-

    https://forms.gle/hUeBLuLD89MvCA4X6

    For any further details about his mentorship, reach out to him: 88829 14738

    He has mentored 25 students for prelims-2021 under Super-25 program out of 15 aspirants are scoring above 95 and expected to qualify for Mains.


    About Santosh Gupta sir:-
    Santosh Gupta sir has scored above 140 twice in UPSC prelims and always 120 plus in all 6 attempts. He wrote all 6 mains and appeared for Interviews 3 times. He has qualified UPSC EPFO and BPSC 56-59th also.

    He has been teaching and mentoring UPSC aspirants for the last 5 years with tremendous interest in environment and ecology and Polity.

  • [Yojana Archive] Gender Justice

    September 2021: “Nari Shakti”

    • In the mid-twentieth century, the French social philosopher Simone de Beauvoir wrote the magnum opus Second Sex’.
    • Here she elaborated the secondary position of the women because of social-cultural factors.
    • She famously written that ‘one is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.’
    • She mentions that the ‘sex’ (biological difference between male and female) in the course of time becomes gender’ (a socio-cultural construct).
    • It happens due to primary (family peer groups, community) and secondary (school, college, club, public library, offices, sports, etc.) socialisation.

    Recent Judicial Orders for Gender Justice

    • Marriage of IFS Officers: In IFS Services Rules, the permission of Govt. was required before the marriage of women officers, and married women were not allowed to join IFS. Hence, the Supreme Court (SC) quashed it outright.
    • Quashing of punishment for adultery: In Joseph Shine v Union of India case, the Section 497 of IPC (punishment for adultery) was struck down as unconstitutional, being violative of Articles 14, 15, and 21.
    • Ban on Triple Talaq: The SC had declared Talaq-e-biddar (triple talaq at the same time) unconstitutional & arbitrary (violative of fundamental right to equality).

    Factors attributing Empowerment of Women

    The Fifth National Family Health Survey (2019-20) talks of the following factors for the empowerment of women:

    • Ownership of physical assets: Mobile phones, bank accounts, land & housing;
    • Access to menstrual hygiene: Products such as sanitary napkins etc.
    • Participation in household decisions: Healthcare for herself, household purchases, visits to family relatives)
    • Employment: in formal sector
    • Gender violence: Emancipation from femicide
    • Marriage: under the age of 18 years
    • Educational attainment: More than 10 years

    Success of Policy Imperatives in this direction

    Sex Ratio: at birth in 2020 increased to 942

    Hygienic methods: Share of women using hygienic methods increased from 60% to 78% (2015-2020).

    Access to banking facilities: Due to PMJDY, women’s bank accounts increased by 28% (2015- 2020).

    Decision making: Participation in household decision-making increased marginally to 85%.

    Child marriage prevention: Share of women marrying before 18 years is about 30% (both in 2015 and 2020).

    Domestic violence: Domestic violence stagnating but during the Covid-19 lockdown it surged to 60%.

    Budgetary grant: Share of Union Budget spent on women-related schemes has stagnated at about 5.5% since 2009, and less than 30% of which is being spent on 100% women-focused schemes.

    Enhanced the maternity period: The Govt has increased the maternity period to 26 weeks under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 to benefit 18 lakh women workers in the organized sector.

    Conclusion

    • Sometimes economic development leads to gender equality but other times, empowerment (especially in decision-making) leads to gender equality, hence both are necessary.
    • However, as the Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo rightly points out, there should be a continuous policy commitment to equality for its own sake.
    • Hence, multidimensional efforts are needed.

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  • How to write the Perfect Essay for Mains? || Register for Free Webinar by Arpit Sir || Limited slots available

    How to write the Perfect Essay for Mains? || Register for Free Webinar by Arpit Sir || Limited slots available

    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 divide the 1200 word essay into well-structured 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?

    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.

    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.

  • 20th October 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    GS Papers:

    Topics for Today’s questions:

    GS-1    Urbanization, their problems and their remedies

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

    GS-3   Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices; Public Distribution System – Objectives, Functioning, Limitations, Revamping; Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security; Technology Missions; Economics of Animal-Rearing.

    GS-4    Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 A dispersed pattern of urbanisation leads to sprawl with associated problems. In this context, discuss how India should manage the inevitable process of urban growth going into the future. (10 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 What are the challenges facing India’s foreign policy and suggest the changes to make it conducive to finding a path to power for India in the post-pandemic world. (10 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 What is the significance of livestock farming in India? Examine the impact the revised version of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and National Livestock Mission (NLM) will have on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement. (10 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 While the Right to Information Act is considered path breaking in promoting transparency and accountability, discuss why some argue that it has not been able to fully achieve its objectives. (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: 

  • How to write the Perfect Essay for Mains? || Register for Free Webinar by Arpit Sir || Limited slots available

    How to write the Perfect Essay for Mains? || Register for Free Webinar by Arpit Sir || Limited slots available

    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 divide the 1200 word essay into well-structured 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?

    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.

    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.

  • [Sansad TV] Plastic Waste Management

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    • Recently a report on Plastic Waste Management was released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
    • Also the Environment Ministry has issued draft rules on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) that mandate producers of plastic packaging material to collect all of their produce by 2024.

    Introduction

    Plastic is ubiquitous, it’s visibly the backbone of globalisation. Plastic, without doubt, is the miracle commodity that has uses ranging from increasing shelf lives of eatables to medical equipment and automotive.

    • Plastic products have become an integral part of our daily life as a result of which the polymer is produced at a massive scale worldwide.
    • Its broad range of application is in packaging films, wrapping materials, shopping and garbage bags, fluid containers, clothing, toys, household and industrial products, and building materials.

    Why is Plastic so popular?

    1. Durability and low maintenance
    2. Low material replacement
    3. Low weight
    4. Cheaper availability

    Plastic Consumption in India

    • The CPCB Report of 2019-20 states that 3.4 million metric tonnes of plastic waste is generated in India annually.
    • The global average of plastic per capita consumption is 28 kg and India has a per capita plastic consumption of 11 kg.
    • India recycles over 60 per cent of its plastic (a/c to MoHUA), which was way higher than the recycling capacity of any developed country.
    • Only nine per cent of the plastic waste produced between 1950 and 2015 was recycled globally, according to a study by researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and others.

    Hazards of Plastic

    [A] Solid Waste generation

    • The disposal of plastics is one of the least recognized and most highly problematic areas of plastic’s ecological impact.
    • Ironically, one of plastic’s most desirable traits: its durability and resistance to decomposition, is also the source of one of its greatest liabilities when it comes to the disposal of plastics.
    • A very small amount of total plastic production (less than 10%) is effectively recycled; the remaining plastic is sent to landfills.
    • It is destined to remain entombed.

    [B] Ecological Impact

    (i) Groundwater and soil pollution

    • Plastic is a material made to last forever, and due to the same chemical composition, plastic cannot biodegrade; it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces.
    • When buried in a landfill, plastic lies untreated for years.
    • In the process, toxic chemicals from plastics drain out and seep into groundwater, flowing downstream into lakes and rivers.
    • The seeping of plastic also causes soil pollution and have now started resulting in presence of micro plastics in soil.

    (ii) Water Pollution

    • The increased presence of plastic on the ocean surface has resulted in more serious problems.
    • Since most of the plastic debris that reaches the ocean remains floating for years as it does not decompose quickly, it leads to the dropping of oxygen level in the water.
    • It has severely affected the survival of marine species.
    • When oceanic creatures and even birds consume plastic inadvertently, they choke on it which causes a steady decline in their population.
    • In addition to suffocation, ingestion, and other macro-particulate causes of death in larger birds, fish, and mammals.

    [C] Health Hazards

    • Burning of plastic results into formation of a class of flame retardants called as Halogens.
    • Collectively, these harmful chemicals are known to cause the following severe health problems: cancer, neurological damage, endocrine disruption, birth defects and child developmental disorders etc.

    Plastic Waste Management (PWM Rules) in India

    These rules first rolled out in 2016 were amended and named as ‘Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2018. Its salient features include:

    Applied to: These rules shall apply to every Waste Generator, Local Body, Gram Panchayat, Manufacturer, Importer, Producer and Brand Owner.

    Thickness of virgin plastic: Carry bags made of virgin or recycled plastic, shall not be less than 50 ( now 120  after Amendment in 2021) microns in thickness.

    Waste Generators including institutional generators, event organizers shall not litter the plastic waste, shall segregate waste and handover to authorized agency and shall pay user fee.

    Local Bodies shall be responsible for development and setting up of infrastructure for segregation, collection, storage, transportation, processing and disposal.

    State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)/ Pollution Control Committee (PCC) shall be the authority for enforcement of the provisions of PWM Rules, 2018, relating to registration, manufacture of plastic etc.

    The draft Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2021 has necessitated a few changes in the country’s handling of its plastic waste.

    Expanded applicability: One, the amendment has extended the applicability of the rules to brand-owner, plastic waste processor, including the recycler, co-processor, etc. 

    New definitions: It will also include new definitions of:

    1. Non-woven plastic bag
    2. Plastic waste processing
    3. Single-use plastic (SUP) item
    4. Thermoset plastic
    5. Thermoplastic

    Increased thickness: The ministry has proposed increasing the thickness of carry bags made of virgin plastic to 120 microns from 50 microns.

    Ban on certain items: The draft also proposes a ban on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of specific single-use plastic from January 1, 2022. These include plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, and thermocol (extended polystyrene) for decoration.

    Strategy for PWM

    Issues in Plastic Management

    Recycling here means ‘Down-cycling’

    • Most plastics that we claim can be recycled in India are rather down-cycled to some other material.
    • They are recyclable but recycled products are more harmful to the environment as this contains additives and colors.
    • The recycling of a virgin plastic material can be done 2-3 times only, because after every recycling, the plastic material deteriorates due to thermal pressure and its life span is reduced.
    • Hence recycling is not a safe and permanent solution for plastic waste disposal.
    • A classic example is that of PET bottles being recycled to t-shirts.

    Way Forward

    Given the broad range of possible actions to curb single-use plastics and their mixed impact, UN Environment has drawn up a 10-step roadmap for governments:

    1. Target the most problematic single-use plastics: by conducting a baseline assessment to identify the most problematic single-use plastic.
    2. Consider the best actions to tackle the problem: (e.g. regulatory, economic, awareness, voluntary actions), given the country’s socio-economic standing.
    3. Assess the potential social, economic and environmental impacts (positive and negative) of the preferred short-listed instruments/actions, by considering how will the poor be affected.
    4. Identify and engage key stakeholder groups – retailers, consumers, industry representatives, local government, manufacturers, civil society, environmental groups etc.
    5. Raise public awareness about the harm caused, by clearly explaining the decision and any punitive measures that will follow.
    6. Promote alternatives: Before the ban or levy comes into force, the availability of alternatives need to be assessed.
    7. Provide incentives to industry by introducing tax rebates or other conditions to support its transition.
    8. Use revenues collected from taxes or levies on single-use plastics to maximize the public good, thereby supporting environmental projects or boosting local recycling.
    9. Enforce the measure chosen effectively, by making sure that there is clear allocation of roles and responsibilities.
    10. Monitor and adjust the chosen measure if necessary and update the public on progress.

    Best strategies:

    Adoption of ‘Circular Economy’

    • A circular economy aims to eliminate waste, not just from recycling processes, but throughout the lifecycles of products and packaging.
    • A circular economy aims to maximize value and eliminate waste by improving the design of materials, products and business models.

    Extended Producer’s Responsibilities (EPR)

    • State/ ULB to introduce ‘Buy back Depository Mechanism’ with a predefined buy back price printed on plastic products.
    • A national Framework on EPR is proposed where the producers/importers/brand owner is required to contribute to the EPR corpus fund at the central level.

    Plastic Credit Mechanism

    • A producer is not required to recycle their own packaging, but to ensure that an equivalent amount of packaging waste has been recovered and recycled to meet their obligation.  
    • Producers are mandated to acquire evidence of recycling or recovery called the Plastic Credit from properly accredited processors.

    Conclusion

    Managing plastic waste requires effective knowledge, not only among those who produce the plastic, but also among those who handle it.

    Brand owners, consumers, recyclers and regulatory authorities need to take long strides in ensuring that we first inventorize the total amount of plastic waste that we generate by means of proper calculations.

    Best step would be to identify the avenues where the use of plastic can be minimised.  The brand owner and manufacturer should try and understand the fates a plastic packaging material would meet after its purpose of packaging has been served.

    Last, as consumers, we should ensure that all plastic waste leaving our homes is segregated and is not contaminated with food waste.

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  • Not clearing prelims is tough BUT don’t let that stop you from chasing your dream

    Not clearing prelims is tough BUT don’t let that stop you from chasing your dream

    Prelims is the most brutal stage of the UPSC Examination. Lakhs of students out of the race in one go. Lakhs of dreams shattered in one go!!

    Not clearing prelims can be tough. A whole one year of preparation suddenly seems like a waste. The worst is when you start questioning your own capability – What good I am when I could not clear even the first stage of the UPSC exam? Should I start considering option B? What am I doing wrong?……

    STOP Get out of this Loop FAST
    Questioning your abilities is never the solution to any problem, let alone not clearing prelims. Even ranker holders like Swati Sharma AIR 17(2019) consider Prelims to be scary because let’s face it – it is a dicey game.


    So, don’t get into this philosophical loop like what will I do with my life now that I have failed prelims. “Just buckle up, and deal with it. Prepare harder and prepare better”. Seems like tough love advice but we are here to help you out.

    Pranav Vijay AIR 65(2020) didn’t get disheartened after not clearing prelims 2 times in a row. He identified his issues, prepared smarter, and excelled with flying colors.

    CHECK YOUR ISSUES:

    Revise the paper: Go through the prelims 2021 paper again, you can’t chart out your future strategy without knowing where you messed up in the first place. While you do this, gather data on how many were careless mistakes, random guesses, or wrong because you did not properly revise.
    Identify your weakness/strengths: Mark the subjects where you feel you don’t have a proper holdover. Weakness can be even in strategy, time management, or lack of revisions. In order to improve knowing your weakness is important. Strength can be a subject or the art of intelligent guessing in prelims, you have to make sure you retain that for the next prelims.
    Start preparing comprehensively: The ultimate aim is not just clearing prelims but getting your name in that final pdf. In order to achieve that you have to make sure that you start both your prelims and mains preparation together.

    WHAT CAN CIVILSDAILY DO FOR YOU?

    Make your preparation more structured and rational: Clearing prelims and mains are completely different skills. Toppers like Tina Dabi were great at the mains stage but barely passed the prelims examination. This is where your mentor comes into play who can ensure your preparation is a balanced approach to fulfill the requirements of both examinations.

    Retrospect on your previous preparation to prepare the future plan: If you are a beginner then your strategy would be different from a person who has written mains 2 times. Personalize attention is necessary to cater to the demands of each and every student. Our mentors are up for any challenge that students face in their preparation journey.

    Mentor at every step: At Civilsdaily, we believe that one bad result is not the real judge of your abilities. The very first thing that our mentors do is building up your confidence and your faith in yourself. Mentors here will be your friend, philosopher, and guide in the real sense.

    Prelims is over but this does not have to be the end to your dream. Connect with us and let us help you out in planning a better and efficient strategy for the future.

  • 19th October 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    GS Papers:

    Topics for Today’s questions:

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

    GS-2    Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.

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

    GS-4    Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 ‘A young and vibrant India today will be an aged India tomorrow.’ What will be the challenges facing an ageing population in the future? How far do you think India today is ready for this India of tomorrow? (10 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 Explain the methodology used for the Global Hunger Index and the issues with it. In this context, suggest the way forward for tackling the issue of wasting and stunting in children. (10 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 Examine the factors responsible for the coal shortage leading to the crisis in the power sector. Also examine the role of Coal India Ltd. (CIL) in mitigating the crisis. (10 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 “While corruption is never good, not all forms of corruption are equally bad for the economy, nor do they cause the same kind of harm.” Critically analyse the statement in the context of India. (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: 

  • Last Few seats remianing || GET READY FOR SPRINT || MAINS MANTHAN 2021 || 40 out of 50 students got interview call in 2020 Mains || Register Now

    Last Few seats remianing || GET READY FOR SPRINT || MAINS MANTHAN 2021 || 40 out of 50 students got interview call in 2020 Mains || Register Now

    Civil Services Examination result 2020 was released on 24th September 2021. Civilsdaily is proud to announce its toppers. In 2020, we took 50 Students for Mains exclusive one-to-one mentorship program and 80% got interview calls with 50% making it to the final list.

    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TOPPER COPIES

    Even Toppers of Civil services examination 2020 were impressed by the quality of questions from the Mains Test and Mentorship provided:

    A personal note by Karishma Nair, AIR 14 (2020)
    Quora Review by Pranav Vijayvergiya, AIR 65 (2020)
    A talk with Vaibhav Rawat, AIR 25 (2020)
    A talk by P Srija, AIR 20(2020)
    Pooja Gupta AIR 42(2020)
    Ponmani N AIR 148(2020)

    This year Mains Test Series will be more Quality driven and as per the pattern of the UPSC examination. The level of Questions will be Medium to Hard level. Also, we have made sure to bring more variety in program options so, that you can choose them as per your level of preparation and comfort.

    Civilsdaily is proud to announce the start of its Mains program for the UPSC examination 2021. Last year, our mains test series was able to match the themes of 90% of questions from the UPSC examination.

    Here is the proof of how our Mains Test questions matches UPSC examination:

    Why Civilsdaily Mains program?

    1. Question Formulation

    It happens under a team of experienced Civilsdaily faculty. Questions framed are from the most important UPSC relevant themes and papers are based on the latest pattern of UPSC.

    2. One-to-One Discussion on checked copy

    We believe in personalized individual attention. This is the biggest reason why you should join our TS. A one-to-one discussion with your Mentor will not only highlight your weaknesses but will also help in tracking your improvements over the subsequent tests.

    3. Answer Checking

    Our evaluation focuses on multiple dimensions and parameters like structure, flow, presentation, contextuality, relevance to question, analytical excellence, and cross-domain inter-linkages than simply on superficial, memory-based lapses.

    4. Model Answers

    More than just simply providing information, our model answers cover all the aspects of a question and provide enriching points to the student.

    CD Innovation – Color Coding – Red marking represents essential points to be written in answers. Green marking represents innovative points that can get you extra marks.

    MAINS MANTHAN 2021

    Here is the list of Mains programs available:

    Mains Guidance Plus

    Mains Guidance Plus is a wholesome package for UPSC Aspirants. The aim behind this program is not just to provide students with Model tests, but to cover multiple needs of students. From Mentorship to current affairs, the program has all the necessary elements needed for mains 2021.

    PROGRAM INCLUSION:

    Sectional Tests: 8 sectional tests to cover your static portions in detail. The scope will spread over your core subjects like History, economics, and polity, etc.

    Full-length tests: 12 FLTs to help you practice for the final Mains examination. These FLTs are patterned on UPSC Examination and have medium to high-quality questions. They will surely boost your preparation and test your analytical skills.

    One on One Mentorship: After every test, a call with a mentor will be arranged and you can clear your doubts on the paper. This is important as with your mentor you can discuss your weakness and strategize for the next paper.

    Quality Enrichment Program Notes: QEP is an intensive and holistic program for IAS Mains 2021 GS papers. We aim to cover up to 250 most relevant issues with a 360-degree view, covering all dimensions of each and every topic. Not only you’ll learn and analyze these issues but will also understand how to utilize them via Daily Answer Writing and Mains Test Series.

    Mains Super 50

    Mains Super 50 is a program apt for those aspirants whose focus lies on clearing Mains 2021. Those Students who have been practicing some answer writing and want to directly start with FLTs should opt for this. This program also has complete mentorship support.

    PROGRAM INCLUSION:

    Full-length tests: 12 FLTs to help you practice for the final Mains examination. These FLTs are patterned on UPSC Examination and have medium to high-quality questions. They will surely boost your preparation and test your analytical skills.

    One on One Mentorship: After every test, a call with a mentor will be arranged and you can clear your doubts on the paper. This is important as with your mentor you can discuss your weakness and strategize for the next paper.

    Weekly Zoom Call with Sukanya Ma’am: These calls will focus on paper discussion and students can as well raise their queries.

    Mains Guidance Mini

    Mentorship is a forte of Civilsdaily and once you experience it, you will believe it. Mains Guidance Mini is a program focused on mentorship-based improvement. You can appear in any Test series, we will provide you the mentorship on that paper.

    PROGRAM INCLUSION:

    10 Test Discussion: You can discuss 10 FLTs in which you have appeared recently. These tests can be from any institute. Just mail to us and we will provide you the guidance.

    One on One Mentorship: After submitting a test, a call with a mentor will be arranged and you can clear your doubts on the paper. This is important as with your mentor you can discuss your weakness and strategize for the next paper.

    TOPPER COPIES 2020

    Download and read how their answers improved after guidance from our mentors.

    Kunal Aggarwal Civilsdaily IAS UPSC Mains

    Other than these programs, you can check out our test series for Mains 2022 as well.

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/course/mains-essential-program-2022/

    ALL THE BEST FOR MAINS 2021!! LET THE FINAL PREPARATION BEGIN!!

  • Not clearing prelims is tough BUT don’t let that stop you from chasing your dream

    Not clearing prelims is tough BUT don’t let that stop you from chasing your dream

    Prelims is the most brutal stage of the UPSC Examination. Lakhs of students out of the race in one go. Lakhs of dreams shattered in one go!!

    Not clearing prelims can be tough. A whole one year of preparation suddenly seems like a waste. The worst is when you start questioning your own capability – What good I am when I could not clear even the first stage of the UPSC exam? Should I start considering option B? What am I doing wrong?……

    STOP Get out of this Loop FAST
    Questioning your abilities is never the solution to any problem, let alone not clearing prelims. Even ranker holders like Swati Sharma AIR 17(2019) consider Prelims to be scary because let’s face it – it is a dicey game.


    So, don’t get into this philosophical loop like what will I do with my life now that I have failed prelims. “Just buckle up, and deal with it. Prepare harder and prepare better”. Seems like tough love advice but we are here to help you out.

    Pranav Vijay AIR 65(2020) didn’t get disheartened after not clearing prelims 2 times in a row. He identified his issues, prepared smarter, and excelled with flying colors.

    CHECK YOUR ISSUES:

    Revise the paper: Go through the prelims 2021 paper again, you can’t chart out your future strategy without knowing where you messed up in the first place. While you do this, gather data on how many were careless mistakes, random guesses, or wrong because you did not properly revise.
    Identify your weakness/strengths: Mark the subjects where you feel you don’t have a proper holdover. Weakness can be even in strategy, time management, or lack of revisions. In order to improve knowing your weakness is important. Strength can be a subject or the art of intelligent guessing in prelims, you have to make sure you retain that for the next prelims.
    Start preparing comprehensively: The ultimate aim is not just clearing prelims but getting your name in that final pdf. In order to achieve that you have to make sure that you start both your prelims and mains preparation together.

    WHAT CAN CIVILSDAILY DO FOR YOU?

    Make your preparation more structured and rational: Clearing prelims and mains are completely different skills. Toppers like Tina Dabi were great at the mains stage but barely passed the prelims examination. This is where your mentor comes into play who can ensure your preparation is a balanced approach to fulfill the requirements of both examinations.

    Retrospect on your previous preparation to prepare the future plan: If you are a beginner then your strategy would be different from a person who has written mains 2 times. Personalize attention is necessary to cater to the demands of each and every student. Our mentors are up for any challenge that students face in their preparation journey.

    Mentor at every step: At Civilsdaily, we believe that one bad result is not the real judge of your abilities. The very first thing that our mentors do is building up your confidence and your faith in yourself. Mentors here will be your friend, philosopher, and guide in the real sense.

    Prelims is over but this does not have to be the end to your dream. Connect with us and let us help you out in planning a better and efficient strategy for the future.

  • Master essay writing to score 150+|Step-by-step learning| 1:1 Teaching| For Mains 2021 and 2022

    Master essay writing to score 150+|Step-by-step learning| 1:1 Teaching| For Mains 2021 and 2022

    Essay FLT Programme 2021

    The essay must be prepared first if you are appearing 2021 Main Exam. This is also the right time to start essay for those who will appear in 2022. The importance of essays for the exam cannot be overstated.

    While the performance of students is more or less the same in GS papers (especially 1,2,3), but in the case of essays, the variation of marks is rather huge (from 60s to 160s). Yes, a single Essay paper can create a gulf of 100 marks. Obviously, this can’t be filled!

    Writing a good essay can be very challenging and confusing. Time and again we’ve received many queries from students like:

    1. Reviews provide additional points but don’t address the inherent shortcomings and deficiency in my skills.
    2. Will reading ready-made sample essays help me prepare for essays?
    3. Don’t know how to start an essay, how to organize one.
    4. Can we do well in essays without practicing by re-using our GS paper knowledge alone?
    5. Is there a universal format that I can stick to?
    6. Content related- some suffer from information overload other from information deficit.
    7. Importance of rough work for essays.
    8. Difficulty in balancing time and quality in both topics.

    That’s why we’ve invested a great deal of energy to create a program the likes of which are offered by no one else.

    What is the Essay Full-Length Tests Programme 2021?

    What makes the program distinctive is – its process-driven approach. The process may have some common minimum steps for all but your individuality in the form of your essay writing is paramount. Here comes the role of a mentor with whom a reliable one-to-one discussion will certainly be a game-changer. 

    What are we offering and how is it unique?

    Not information-centric, rather analytical and critical style of Essay writing. Our focus is on personalized attention in evaluation, execution, and course correction

    CEP Methodology: 

    1. Orientation Session – brainstorming, thesis statement, types of introduction, way to conclude, main body arguments and their organisation in your essay.
    2. Pre-test discussion on the theme for building the arguments and content.
    3. Post-test one-on-one discussion with evaluated copy.

    Highly relevant, precise, and thoughtful topic selection

    Our research tells us there are 8 broad themes of essays being asked since 2010 – Economy, Polity, Women Issues, Education, Science & Tech, Philosophy, IR, Miscellaneous.

    1. Social Issues- Women Issues, Social Movements, Class, Caste, Youth, Geriatric
    2. Economy, 
    3. Political System and Governance 
    4. Human Development- Health, Education, Employment
    5. Science & Technology- IT/ITeS, AI
    6. Ethical, Abstract or Philosophical, 
    7. IR
    8. Miscellaneous

    An innovative methodology for reviews

    Our biggest innovation lies in our review methodology. Specific portions of your essay will be highlighted with symbols to indicate issues in essay writing:

    1. FUNDAMENTAL FLAWS like judgments/strong postures which need to be avoided at all costs.
    2. APPRECIATION for uniqueness.
    3. STRUCTURE is not maintained. Issues with Language and expression.
    4. GENERAL SUGGESTIONS for candidates.

    Along with this, Arpit sir will also leave specific reviews on strengths and weaknesses.

    We don’t want to merely suggest additional points that can be googled by the student themselves or point out superficial flaws like not ‘sticking to the topic’. They don’t necessarily highlight the shortcomings in the essay. This adds very little value to students. We go much beyond that and help students fix major flaws in their essays.

    10 parameters on which your essays are going to get evaluated

    1. Comprehension of the topic
    2. Language and Expression
    3. Structure and Organisation of thought.
    4. Objectivity and Biases. Balance of perception
    5. Attitude whether a learner or judgmental
    6. Focus and attention
    7. Content and Source matter, Knowledge and information processing capability
    8. Ability to forge links in an interdisciplinary manner
    9. The simplicity of disposition
    10. Observational Skills

    Model essays with indicative structure and good essay copies 

    You will be provided with good essay copies to serve as sample answers. This is a better alternative than sample answers which are hastily written and at times not updated with the latest figures.

    Students have an incorrect impression that going through a sample essay will somehow help them write better essays. This is absolutely incorrect.

    To develop your competency in tackling different topics, you have to be able to come up with appropriate structures. This aspect of the program addresses this issue.

    The expectation from you would be that you study the solutions in detail and try to address the shortcomings in your essays. Should doubts still persist, we’re here to help.

    One-to-one Mentorship and CivilsDaily’s handholding

    This component of the program is the most important. Post-evaluation of your essay test you will get on a one-to-one discussion with Arpit sir. He will discuss the topic in considerable depth, appropriate structure, pitfalls to avoid, etc.

    Along with that, Sir will also discuss copies presenting different styles in which the essays could be attempted.

    Membership to an exclusive group on Habitat

    Habitat is our learning platform, here you’ll be given membership to an exclusive Essay group. This group will be administered by Arpit sir, Sajal sir, in-service officers, rankers, and other mentors.

    For essays, you need multiple perspectives to understand a topic or an issue in its entirety. You need discussions; arguments; confluence, confrontation, and integration of ideas. Here, discussions will be facilitated by mentors and enriched by different viewpoints by peers. Moreover, you can ask and discuss any of your doubts with peers and Arpit sir.

    Besides these, you will receive the following

    • Any additional material that we release for essays.
    • Notes and reference material including good articles, essays, etc. on Habitat group.

    Program inclusion

    1. 6 FLTs
    2. Detailed orientation for beginners
    3. Process building Sessions 
    4. Content/Approach Building Sessions
    5. Model essays
    6. One-to-one mentorship
    7. Membership to exclusive Essay group on Habitat
    8. Notes and references on Habitat
    9. Topic-wise arranged PYQs

    Time-table Essay Full-Length Tests:

    Test 131st October 2021
    Test 210th November 2021
    Test 320th November 2021
    Test 430th November 2021
    Test 510th December 2021
    Test 6 20th December 2021

    About Arpit Sir:

    Arpit sir is an Engineer by qualification and a teacher by inclination. He has experience of all the stages of UPSC and is in the coaching industry for about 8 years with diverse exposure. For him, process is more important than instant gratification as once learnt then it is the Process that will ensure exam outcome.

  • Samachar Manthan Yearly 2022 Batch 2

    From 1st October 2021 till 1st October 2022

    Here is how we will guide you till Mains 2022

    Note- There are two variants of Samachar Manthan – Till Prelims and Till Mains

    https://youtu.be/6WA8nhi9g8I

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

    Importance in Interview

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

    What is Samachar Manthan?

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

    Program inclusion

    1. Weekly 3+ hours video lecture

    2. High-quality Notes and reference material

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

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

    5. Current Affairs Monthly Prelims Test package

    6. Marathon Revision sessions on Habitat before Prelims and Mains

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

    8. Micro notes to help you make your notes.

    Duration of the program:

    This program will continue till UPSC Mains 2022

    About the faculty leading this program:

    Sajal Singh

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

    Sudhanshu Mishra

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

    Why Samachar Manthan?

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

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

    Diversified and Comprehensive coverage

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

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

    Videos and Notes

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

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

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

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC

    Samachar Manthan Weekly Notes (Click to download)

    Samachar Manthan Micro-notes (click to download)

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

    Weekly Mains Test and Evaluation

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

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

    Samachar Manthan Civilsdaily IAS Current Affairs UPSC

    Evaluated answer sheet – 1 (Click to download)

    Evaluated answer sheet – 2 (Click to download)

    Current Affairs Monthly Prelims Test package

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

    All this completes a study loop and enhances your retention.

    Civilsdaily Handholding and mentoring: 

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

    Google meet sessions

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

    Samachar Manthan 2022 -Habitat club 

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

    How will your queries be resolved?

    • The moment you have a query, you post it in the group. At 11PM, 3AM, doesn’t matter. No need to schedule a call, or drop an email. Just drop a chat. Once our team is up, it will be resolved.
    • More often than not, your peers will take part in your doubt discussions adding a lot of value.

    Besides doubts, what else is there on Habitat?

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

    Marathon revision sessions before Prelims and Mains

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

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

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

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  • 18th October 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    GS Papers:

    Topics for Today’s questions:

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

    GS-2    Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies.

    GS-3    Money laundering and its prevention

    GS-4    Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers
    from India and world.

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 Tribal population has fared poorly in various health indicators at the national level. In this context, highlighting various reasons for poor health of tribals and suggest suitable steps that need to be taken to address the same. (10 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 What are the issues with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) being the sole and mandatory requirement for medical admission? Suggest the way forward to deal with the issues. (10 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 What are the consequences of illicit financial flows to the economies? What are the challenges in curbing illicit financial flows? (10 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 “Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value”- Albert Einstein. Bring out what this statement means to you in the present context. (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: 

  • Only 1 in 100 Aspirants clear Prelims||Not clearing prelims is tough BUT don’t let that stop you from chasing your dream

    Only 1 in 100 Aspirants clear Prelims||Not clearing prelims is tough BUT don’t let that stop you from chasing your dream

    Prelims is the most brutal stage of the UPSC Examination. Lakhs of students out of the race in one go. Lakhs of dreams shattered in one go!!

    Not clearing prelims can be tough. A whole one year of preparation suddenly seems like a waste. The worst is when you start questioning your own capability – What good I am when I could not clear even the first stage of the UPSC exam? Should I start considering option B? What am I doing wrong?……

    STOP Get out of this Loop FAST
    Questioning your abilities is never the solution to any problem, let alone not clearing prelims. Even ranker holders like Swati Sharma AIR 17(2019) consider Prelims to be scary because let’s face it – it is a dicey game.


    So, don’t get into this philosophical loop like what will I do with my life now that I have failed prelims. “Just buckle up, and deal with it. Prepare harder and prepare better”. Seems like tough love advice but we are here to help you out.

    Pranav Vijay AIR 65(2020) didn’t get disheartened after not clearing prelims 2 times in a row. He identified his issues, prepared smarter, and excelled with flying colors.

    CHECK YOUR ISSUES:

    Revise the paper: Go through the prelims 2021 paper again, you can’t chart out your future strategy without knowing where you messed up in the first place. While you do this, gather data on how many were careless mistakes, random guesses, or wrong because you did not properly revise.
    Identify your weakness/strengths: Mark the subjects where you feel you don’t have a proper holdover. Weakness can be even in strategy, time management, or lack of revisions. In order to improve knowing your weakness is important. Strength can be a subject or the art of intelligent guessing in prelims, you have to make sure you retain that for the next prelims.
    Start preparing comprehensively: The ultimate aim is not just clearing prelims but getting your name in that final pdf. In order to achieve that you have to make sure that you start both your prelims and mains preparation together.

    WHAT CAN CIVILSDAILY DO FOR YOU?

    Make your preparation more structured and rational: Clearing prelims and mains are completely different skills. Toppers like Tina Dabi were great at the mains stage but barely passed the prelims examination. This is where your mentor comes into play who can ensure your preparation is a balanced approach to fulfill the requirements of both examinations.

    Retrospect on your previous preparation to prepare the future plan: If you are a beginner then your strategy would be different from a person who has written mains 2 times. Personalize attention is necessary to cater to the demands of each and every student. Our mentors are up for any challenge that students face in their preparation journey.

    Mentor at every step: At Civilsdaily, we believe that one bad result is not the real judge of your abilities. The very first thing that our mentors do is building up your confidence and your faith in yourself. Mentors here will be your friend, philosopher, and guide in the real sense.

    Prelims is over but this does not have to be the end to your dream. Connect with us and let us help you out in planning a better and efficient strategy for the future.

  • Free mentorship provided by Sajal sir (GS Topper 2017) to students who have just missed the mains cut off off by a whisker ||Aim for 100 marks above cut off in Mains with Smash Mains 2021 : New Batch || Invite only program (only 3 seats remaining) || Register here

    With over 80% enrolled students in 2020 attending UPSC interviews, Smash Mains is back again. This is an invite-only program that will start on October 24th, 2021.

    Mentorship will be provided free of cost by Sajal Sir. Only administrative cost will be charged. To enroll click here

    About Smash Mains 2021

    Dear Students,

    The fact that you have been missing the cut-off with a small margin (repeatedly) tells that there are some fundamental issues with your approach. You might be aware or not about this. But just realization is not enough, you have to work on its execution as well. And bringing that to fruition will be possible through a guided process under a meticulously designed plan.

    Smash mains is a highly personalized and intensive handholding program for the crème-de-la-crème (veterans) amongst UPSC aspirants (the intake is 50 students). Right now we have only 5 seats left.

    Note: The Entry is Restricted to those who have appeared in UPSC interview in the past 2 years or have missed the mains cut off by a whisker.

    The focus is on identifying and highlighting the issues with your preparation (information / analysis / utilization). According to your strength and weaknesses, a tailor-made strategy is developed. Under Sajal sir’s strict monitoring, incremental improvements are aimed every day, after every session.

    Sajal sir’s marks in UPSC 2017 GS Mains paper were:

    • GS Paper 1 – 132
    • GS Paper 2 – 125
    • GS Paper 3 – 130

    Progression of Smash Mains 2021

    After completing the Mains Test series, you will have a one-to-one detailed and in-depth interaction with Sajal sir. Final refinements are done to every answer. Value addition material, as well as pointers, will be provided here. We will work with you to ensure you have enough material for value addition. Our focus will be on providing tips that add the missing X factor to your answers.

    Why is Smash 2021 the best way to prepare for mains?

    Individual attention and approachability are the USPs of this program.

    Not putting Penguins among the Fowls – You already know how to write an average answer (you’re missing it by a few marks actually). You want to know how to increase your score from 90 to 110-115. The approach followed by other institutes in their Test series is the same for a veteran and a complete newbie and here lies the problem. Without personalized one-to-one interaction with someone like Sajal sir (who has scored these awesome marks), it will be difficult for you to rectify these minute yet very important shortcomings.

    Evaluation is a strength of this program and we put it on a high priority. Sajal sir himself is involved in the process, unlike other institutes where evaluation is outsourced to those who themselves might not have appeared for mains (It’s bizarre). It shouldn’t be based on ‘model answers’ as there are 3-4 ways of approaching an answer. Only a seasoned player will be able to go beyond these model answers and be able to appreciate your approach (If it’s innovative) even if it differs from the model answers provided.

    Test copies get checked in a time-bound manner. The questions, answers and material provided are of the highest quality.

    Always on time and insightful discussions end with a reality check and motivation to perform better in the next test.

    Emphasis on execution and utilization of knowledge – Mains is not only about knowledge but the way you express the relevant knowledge in the most optimum manner.

    Sajal sir’s interventions are highly specific and not generalized. Sitting right in front of you he walks you through each and every question. Always there, he will not let you lose your focus.

    We deliver what we promise.

    Why UPSC toppers are convinced that Smash Mains helped them succeed?

    Read other answers over here.

    The Batch of Smash Mains Program will start from 24th October.

    To Enroll Click Here.

  • We don’t advertise vacancies. But when we do, we are looking for the crème de la crème. Work with us!

    We don’t advertise vacancies. But when we do, we are looking for the crème de la crème. Work with us!

    Civilsdaily is looking to hire across multiple roles.

    Dear All,

    Civilsdaily has become a force to reckon with. With our bold initiatives and maturing innovations, we are pushing the boundaries even further constantly thinking about bettering the learning outcomes for so many students.

    Inviting applications for open positions is a rare event for us. We don’t remember the last time we did something like this. This means it is an extremely rare opportunity for you.

    A career in education with Civilsdaily empowers you to help students, to be respected by them and by others, and to experience job satisfaction in a way that is impossible in many other careers.

    Our awesome offices at 1 LGF Apsara Arcade will leave a lasting impression on you.

    Our open office setup helps us foster collaboration keeping us ahead of the competition all the time.

    To help us understand you better, please fill your application.

  • Link Inside || Register & JOIN NOW || Live Webinar || Make a strong bounce back after the 2021 prelims failure? || Free webinar by Sajal sir

    Link Inside || Register & JOIN NOW || Live Webinar || Make a strong bounce back after the 2021 prelims failure? || Free webinar by Sajal sir

    Zoom Meeting Details to log in and join:-
    https://zoom.us/j/92383760275?pwd=ZjJ5dGdTcndNMm9OUDlxL1NuanNkdz09

    Meeting ID: 923 8376 0275
    Passcode: 500758


    Failing to qualify Prelims does not mean that you give up! There have been top rankers in the history of UPSC who failed to qualify Prelims multiple times but learned from each mistake and kept improving themselves. Pranav Vijayvargiya (AIR Rank 65) 2020 is the biggest example of this. He failed consecutively in 2 prelims but he kept himself motivated and finally got (AIR Rank 65) under the guidance of Sajal sir.

    Fear of failure keeps you from learning and this is not the time to lose hope! It may be a tough situation but there’s still a lot you can learn from it.

    Sajal Sir has helped over 400 aspirants secure ranks in the last 6 years. He has helped 30 students secure ranks in the top 100 in UPSC 2020. He knows about success but he also knows how success is built from lessons of failure. He knows how bad the situation may become if you don’t qualify for Prelims but he also knows how to use that learning to crack the exam. And that’s the secret he will share with you in an absolutely free webinar.

    What will you learn in the webinar?

    1. How to keep yourself motivated in this exam process whose gestation period is very high.

    2. How to cope up with failures in this exam cycle

    3. How to maintain consistency during preparation

    3. How to re-start preparation again for the 2022 exam

    4. Which mistakes to avoid in your next attempt

    5. Blueprint of your preparation plan. When to start preparation for prelims again.

    6. How to utilize these next 4 months before you start preparing for prelims again.

    7. What to study, From where to study, and how to study.

    8. Smart study-related practical strategies which work on the ground.

    9. 4-2-4 Model of Preparation

    10. Open 1-1 Q&A session with Sajal sir

    Join Sajal sir for the free webinar and take the first step towards cracking the exam in the upcoming attempt!

    Date: 16/10/21

    Time: 7 p.m.

    This is what Pranav Vijayvergiya (AIR 65) had to say about his experience of studying under the guidance of Sajal Sir:

    https://youtu.be/DSwO38weHAA