Circadian rhythms control the cycles of alertness and concentration in our bodies. Our 24-hour sleep/wake cycle is formed by them, and it is this cycle that determines when we are hungry, how tired we are, and even when we engage in activities like work and study. So when is the optimum time to study for […]
NCERTs are the foundation of your UPSC /IAS exam preparation. Hence it is never advisable to completely forego them as they are an essential part of your IAS preparation. They are relatively simple to learn and have been designed in such a way that it caters to the need of school education, hence they should
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A major modification to the online application procedure for the numerous exams the UPSC administers has been made with the introduction of the “One Time Registration” (OTR) service. This action is anticipated to simplify the application procedure for the tens of thousands of candidates who sit for several examinations each year, including the UPSC Civil
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In my perspective, the Mains exam is a marathon of writing. For 27 hours and nine papers, one must remain cognitively alert while also ensuring that each answer they write contains certain components that will give them the maximum marks they can get. Keep in mind that even the toppers receives only around half of
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If you have decided to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Exam, I must emphasize the importance of perseverance, dedication, and hard work. As the IAS exam expects you to cover a vast syllabus and as the stages of the exam are objective, subjective, and a Personal Interview respectively, one has to put in a
The Civil Services Exam, more commonly called the IAS exam, is designed as a combination of Subject Knowledge, as well as Current Affairs. To be successful in this exam, you have to ensure that the two, i.e., Subject Knowledge and Current Affairs are put forth in such a way that it fulfills the need of
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The Mains exam, which is conducted over five days and has a total of 27 writing hours (language papers included), is more like a test match than the prelims exam, which can be completed in just 2+2 (GS + CSAT) hours. You must be emotionally and physically competent enough to appear for Mains. In comparison,
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While you prepare for the IAS exam, it is advised to use the Prelims cum Mains approach, which is strictly followed at Officers IAS Academy. This would enable the aspirants to gradually cover the vast syllabus for both stages. However, aspirants occasionally tend to put off their mains preparation, which puts them in a difficult
Congratulations on making a bold decision to appear for the civil services exam. You are now going to acquire knowledge that spans multiple subjects and at the end of the process, I assure you, you will be a learned person. The UPSC Civil Services Examination syllabus is an overall compilation of General Studies which include
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The India Year Book is an annual book published by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Publication Division, which includes reports from all of the government’s departments. It’s a detailed overview of the country’s development in numerous areas. As a result, the India Year Book is a valuable resource for UPSC candidates. But, the book
