Social media and the UPSC exams- an uncanny combination that would raise many eyebrows. If you are an IAS aspirant, the world would expect you to lock yourself in a room, bury your head in the study material, and say goodbye to movies, TV and especially social media. Social Media: Yay or Nay for Your…
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Let’s start with a fact that may surprise many of you: According to the results for UPSC exams 2020, 180 candidates were appointed for IAS posts and only 36 for IFS. Although both IAS and IFS are equally coveted jobs in the public arena, most UPSC candidates have an affinity for IAS or the Indian…
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The internet is overflowing with motivational quotes for IAS aspirants. But, what counts is this: Are those quotes and inspirational sayings enough to motivate you? Staying motivated in your preparation to face the “Mother of all exams” is easier said than done. Out of the lakhs of aspirants who ardently apply for the prelims, only…
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The US President Joe Biden made an announcement in 2021 that would set the stage for further historical events amid a raging pandemic. On April 14th, 2021, the President announced the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan and set the deadline for September 11th. The withdrawal draws the curtain for two decades of invasion,…
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The UPSC Exams are a far cry from your regular school and college exams. And everyone knows that its syllabus is like an ocean – vast, in-depth, and strenuous. For most aspirants, studying the entire syllabus within the available time frame itself is a huge hurdle. There is only one way to prepare for the…
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UPSC aspirants will know the importance of books more than anyone else. Despite the wealth of information you can derive online, books stand prominent and indispensable. However, given the vast UPSC syllabus, there is no definite number of books that you may require. But you can simplify your selection of books based on two main…
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When IAS aspirants enrol in an All India Civil Service coaching centre, they know what to expect. Their objective is the same- to land a job in the highly respected Civil Services. It is this goal that drives lakhs of students every year to take up the challenging UPSC exams. After passing both the UPSC…
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Ask any of the top IAS coaching centres in Chennai “what makes a student succeed in the IAS exam,” and the answer will be similar. It is a cocktail of planning, preparation, luck and mindset. We know that most civil aspirants leave no stone unturned for the first two. The third is beyond the control…
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The essay paper in UPSC Mains: What you should know Writing is a mandatory requirement for any UPSC aspirant. Knowing what to write and how to present one’s thoughts on a paper and explain one’s understanding of a concept is a vital talent that each aspirant must possess. It can be an inherent talent or…
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How often have you found yourself inundated with online information? And how many times have you considered yourself lucky to have access to so much information? Yes, the new generation of IAS aspirants is lucky indeed! All it takes is one click of the mouse to throw open their doors to informative online sources. The…
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