UPSC experts who set questions for Civil Services Exam prelims and mains, give high priority to NCERT books. Though the expert panel refers various sources, many questions can be answered if aspirants study information available in NCERT texts from class 6-12 thoroughly. For example, consider the … [Read more...] about How can you cover important topics from NCERT Texts faster?
10 Resolutions for IAS/IPS Aspirants This Year!
In this article, we discuss the new year resolution ideas for IAS/IPS aspirants. Certain resolutions can boost your productivity and change your life! This is particularly true for UPSC CSE aspirants. Here are 10 Resolutions for IAS/IPS Aspirants which can work wonders in the new year! 10 … [Read more...] about 10 Resolutions for IAS/IPS Aspirants This Year!
ClearIAS App Crosses 5,00,000 Downloads on Google Play Store!
ClearIAS, the self-study app for IAS exam preparation, has crossed 5,00,000 downloads on Google Play Store. Probably, ClearIAS is the most downloaded app, dedicated to the field of UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. Thank you all for the love and support! Please accept our sincere thanks and … [Read more...] about ClearIAS App Crosses 5,00,000 Downloads on Google Play Store!
India-Switzerland Relations: Everything You Need To Know
India and Switzerland have had good relations since ages and both have common interests in various fields. In this article, we discuss in detail the major aspects of India-Switzerland relations. During the cold war era, India’s policy of Non-alignment and Switzerland’s traditional policy of … [Read more...] about India-Switzerland Relations: Everything You Need To Know
Is there a single book which covers all topics for IAS exam (Prelims and Mains)?
"Is there a single book which covers all topics for IAS exam (Prelims and Mains)?". We get this query often from our readers. Nothing wrong which such a line of thinking - as there are hundreds of books in the market for each specific area in the UPSC syllabus for Civil Services Exam, enough … [Read more...] about Is there a single book which covers all topics for IAS exam (Prelims and Mains)?
‘Paryavaran Evam Paristhitiki’ (Environmental Studies) by Oxford University Press – Book Review
Aspirants who prepare for competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services Exam in mediums other than English had often struggled due to lack of quality books on many subjects. But this challenge is now rightly addressed by Oxford University Press (OUP) through their new titles and translations … [Read more...] about ‘Paryavaran Evam Paristhitiki’ (Environmental Studies) by Oxford University Press – Book Review
UPSC CSE Age Limit and Optional Paper – Time for Change?
Ever since Baswan Committee was constituted in 2015 to suggest reforms in UPSC Civil Service Exam pattern, there were many rumours about the reduction of the age-limit (32 years of General category candidates, at present) and the removal of the optional paper. But will there be any major change … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE Age Limit and Optional Paper – Time for Change?
India @70 Modi @3.5 – Capturing India’s Transformation Under Narendra Modi – Book Review
70 years had passed since India became independent. Also, it has been 3.5 years since the new government under Narendra Modi assumed charge at the Centre. Is India really in the middle of a transformation under the Modi government? Are we seeing history in the making without fully realising … [Read more...] about India @70 Modi @3.5 – Capturing India’s Transformation Under Narendra Modi – Book Review
73 Major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes in 2017
This post is a compilation of the names of 73 major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2017. Update: To learn the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2018, refer this post. Scheme … [Read more...] about 73 Major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes in 2017
UPSC CSE Mains 2017 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper (Ethics)
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Instructions Maximum Marks: 250. Time Allowed: Three Hours There … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE Mains 2017 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper (Ethics)
