Harikrishna Pai is a role model for many students who wish to prepare for Civil Services Exam along with studies. He had a vision early in life and managed to study for a totally different exam during his engineering college days. The result: All India Rank 218 and a probable selection into the … [Read more...] about Harikrishna Pai (CSE 2013 Rank 218) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 1
Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 5
This is the last part of the detailed interview of Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) in ClearIAS.com's UPSC Topper's Interview series. Gaurav has already shared his background, approach, preparations strategies, books referred, UPSC interview etc in the previous parts. In this 5th part, he answers … [Read more...] about Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 5
Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 4
Having already shared the background, approach, preparations strategies and books referred for UPSC Prelims and Mains, Gaurav shares his views on the importance of UPSC Interview. He has elaborated about the areas from where he expected questions. You can also read Gaurav Agrawals UPSC interview … [Read more...] about Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 4
Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 3
Well, if you missed the UPSC Topper Gaurav Agrawal's (CSE 2013 Rank 1) Interview – Part 2, where Gaurav discusses the books referred for UPSC Civil Services Prelims, you can read it by following the hyperlink. Having already shared the background and approach and Prelims study-materials, Gaurav goes … [Read more...] about Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 3
Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 2
We have so far covered the brief bio-data, inspirational journey and study plan of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2013 topper Gaurav Agrawal in Part 1. The unedited version of the detailed interview of Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview with Clear IAS is presented in multiple parts, … [Read more...] about Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 2
Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 1
The name Gaurav Agrawal needs no introduction. All India Rank 1 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2013, who is also an IITian, 'IIM'ian and an IPS trainee!!! Gaurav, 29, now into Indian Administrative Service (IAS), topped the toughest and the lengthiest exam in India applied by 7.5 lakh applicants and … [Read more...] about Gaurav Agrawal (CSE 2013 Rank 1) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 1
Government Urges UPSC to Postpone Civil Services Prelims 2014
Amid demands by many Hindi medium Civil Service aspirants for scrapping the CSAT test (UPSC Civil Services Prelims), Government today urged the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to postpone the preliminary exam scheduled August 24, 2014 till there is clarity on the syllabus and exam … [Read more...] about Government Urges UPSC to Postpone Civil Services Prelims 2014
Biosphere Reserves of India : Names and Location
A biosphere reserve is a designated area that aims to balance the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable development, and scientific research. Biosphere Reserves of India often include one or more National Parks or sanctuaries, along with buffer zones that are open to some economic uses. Read … [Read more...] about Biosphere Reserves of India : Names and Location
UPSC Exam Books by Cosmos Bookhive – Book Review
For UPSC and PSC exams, aspirants may need to refer diverse books to get a good grasp of different topics. With a lot of books available in the market, students are often confused. ClearIAS.com has already published the list of recommended books for IAS Prelims and Mains taking feedback from … [Read more...] about UPSC Exam Books by Cosmos Bookhive – Book Review
UPA’s Interim Budget 2014-15 vs NDA’s Union Budget 2014-15
Many experts feel that there are no significant differences in the economic policies between UPA and NDA. There may be ideological differences, but not in economic policies. Both Congress and BJP now favor a free market economy. The recent Union Budget for the year 2014-15 by Finance Minister Arun … [Read more...] about UPA’s Interim Budget 2014-15 vs NDA’s Union Budget 2014-15
