For those who missed the amazing session by Sumit sir on writing Introductions and Conclusions for UPSC Mains answers. Get the recording of the session and super important 87 pages PDF.
The Webinar was a great success and many important points were discussed like:
The session was conducted on 14th July, 7 pm and it was a great success. Aspirants, we have started the #UPSCskill series for webinars by UPSC toppers and senior IAS mentors from CivilsDaily. As a part of this initiative, we will be taking up another super important skill that an aspirant must master.
Feedback for the last #UPSCskill Webinar
Webinar: Master Introductions and Conclusions for UPSC Mains Answers (successfully concluded)
Sumit sir took a LIVE webinar on past Thursday. Through a LIVE answer writing session, he tought and helped aspirants master the skills required to formulate amazing introductions and conclusions.
The Webinar was a great success and many important points were discussed.
Sumit sir is a senior IAS mentor at CivilsDaily and he has been mentoring UPSC aspirants and now rankers for more than 4 years now. A public policy and international affairs enthusiast Sumit sir has an experience of 3 UPSC interviews and has cleared the PSC and CAPF exam earlier. He will be taking up your questions in the webinar and would also be connecting with you in the Telegram group.
What The Hindu mentioned about Civilsdaily Mentorship
The Hindu has acknowledged the success rate of CD’s Smash mains Mentorship
Quora Digests:
Register for the webinar. Submit your query and get Telegram group + access to FREE resources. Sumit sir will also share a special PDF with you post-webinar.
There is no doubt that UPSC Prelims could be the toughest stage. It is the great filter that weeds out the not so serious candidates but at times many serious ones too.
While there could be many reasons for failing in Prelims like insufficient syllabus coverage, mocks or test series not attempted, no proper planning, lack of conceptual understanding, etc but the major one is lack of guidance, preparation analysis and course correction at regular intervals.
Tavishi failed thrice in the Prelims before but after joining Santosh sir’s mentorship cleared Prelim 2022 in her 4th attempt. Schedule a call with Tavishi’s mentor
Moreover, aspirants must be prepared for the googlies thrown at them by UPSC in the Prelims (new things being tried out by UPSC- like options, topics, etc).
To bridge this gap we had introduced Smash Prelims program under Santosh Gupta sir last year and the results were amazing.
You are 8 times more likely to clear Prelims 2023 with Santosh sir’s mentorship
SMASH PRELIMS 2023: PERSONALIZED MENTORSHIP, TEST SERIES, LECTURES, NOTES
Our Smash Prelims Program started as a pilot project last year with an aim to introduce step-wise improvement in our chosen 40 aspirants. Over a period of 2 months, Santhosh sir inculcated confidence in aspirants who were either newbies or gave too many attempts. This year, we achieved a remarkable 80% success ratio. This year, we have set our eyes on 100%. Yes, we are as ambitious and aspirational just like any other UPSC aspirant.
About 6 pillared approach of Smash Prelims 2023
Pillar-1: 44 Prelims test
Prelims Tests: 44 (14 Basic + 8 Advanced + 6 CA tests + 10 Full tests + 6 CSAT tests)
Pillar-2: Special Value Additions Notes and Classes by Santosh Gupta
50 Special classes on topics including Polity, History, Economics, Geography, Sessions to cover Environment innovatively, Science & Technology and more.
Pillar-3: Mentorship calls
One-to-one mentorship by core faculty and toppers
One to one Mentor calls after tests
Habitat/WhatsApp support from mentors
Frequent sessions with toppers for support and guidance.
You are 8 times more likely to clear Prelims 2023 with Santosh sir’s mentorship
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.
What CivilsDaily’s Smash Prelims students have to say?
14th July, 7 pm | Learn and master the skill of writing UPSC intros and conclusions. Submit your query, and get Telegram group + access to FREE resources.
Aspirants, we have started the #UPSCskill series for webinars by UPSC toppers and senior IAS mentors from CivilsDaily. As a part of this initiative, we will be taking up another super important skill that an aspirant must master.
Feedback for the last #UPSCskill Webinar
Webinar: Master Introductions and Conclusions for UPSC Mains Answers
Webinar on 14th July, 7 pm – Thursday
Sumit sir will be taking a LIVE webinar on coming Thursday. Through a LIVE answer writing session, he will be teaching and helping you master the skills required to formulate amazing introductions and conclusions.
Register for the webinar. Submit your query and get Telegram group + access to FREE resources. Sumit sir will also share a special PDF with you post-webinar.
Sumit sir is a senior IAS mentor at CivilsDaily and he has been mentoring UPSC aspirants and now rankers for more than 4 years now. A public policy and international affairs enthusiast Sumit sir has an experience of 3 UPSC interviews and has cleared the PSC and CAPF exam earlier. He will be taking up your questions in the webinar and would also be connecting with you in the Telegram group.
What The Hindu mentioned about Civilsdaily Mentorship
The Hindu has acknowledged the success rate of CD’s Smash mains Mentorship
Quora Digests:
Register for the webinar. Submit your query and get Telegram group + access to FREE resources. Sumit sir will also share a special PDF with you post-webinar.
This world is full of unsuccessful talents, unrewarded geniuses, and educated derelicts. Nothing in this world can take the place of discipline and persistence.
There comes a time in our lives when we realize our calling, in your case, it is cracking the UPSC IAS exam. When to get where we have to go – even if there are no doors or windows, we will walk through a wall. If this is that time for you please continue reading.
In our discussion with over 1000 bright students last month, we realized that it wasn’t a lack of motivation that stood in the way of their success, it was something else…
Motivation will get you started but it is discipline alone that will keep you growing. Remember, even a drop of rain every day will make a hole in the most stubborn stone. Be that goddamn drop of rain!
It is persistence and discipline that is the bridge between your goals and accomplishments.
Two phases of discipline: 4 failures and then success
A common misconception about discipline is that it is about punishment and suffering. No, It is not! It is about accountability – daily, weekly, monthly.. for the entire journey of your IAS preparation.
Progress of CivilsDaily’s Mentorship student is closely monitored through regular interactions
How to set and enforce that accountability to keep your journey disciplined and always on track?
This is where our 3 tier mentoring comes in:
1. 1st step starts with this Samanvayacall: Once you fill in the form, we get on a 30-40 minute call with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, and current strategies and create a step-by-step plan for the next week, next month and so on
2. You are directed and given access to relevant resources and invite-only platform, Habitat where you can ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time, live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.
Daily target monitoring.
3. The third and the most personalized tier is the 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2023-23 journey.
Working Junta? If you are preparing for IAS 2023-24 and working simultaneously, we can help you design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule.
First-time prep? If you are in the last year of college or thinking of dropping a year and preparing for IAS 2023-24 full-time, we can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy.
There are certain skills you need to master for UPSC. One of the most important ones is Linking Current Events/Affairs with Static or General Studies topics.
It is easier said than done. It takes a certain level of knowledge, experience, and practice. But, like any other skill, it could be learned and mastered under a teacher/mentor.
Why is it important? Let us take two examples:
Saint Ramanujacharya was in news in Feb 2022 when PM Modi unveiled a statue of the saint – The statue of Equality
For any serious aspirant, it was common sense that a question could be asked in the UPSC Prelims 2022 exam. But UPSC wouldn’t ask directly, it will link it to the GS.
This question was in fact asked in Prelims and a Mains question is also expected in 2022. Moreover, if you would have covered and connected the CA while doing your NCERTs this question was secured.
A direct question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2022. Below is the question.
(Ques.) The world’s second tallest statue in the sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
(a) The best means of salvation was devotion.
(b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent, and wholly authoritative.
(c) Logical arguments were meant for the highest bliss.
(d) Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.
Taking another example: Ukraine war has been in news. If one were to make notes and have to connect it with Static geography or International relations for Mains they can do it in the manner as below.
Webinar on 8th July, 7 pm – Friday
Mangesh Azade sir will be taking a LIVE webinar on coming Friday. This is a must for those who want to learn and master this skill. We will be taking up case studies and solving both prelims and mains questions.
Register for the webinar. Submit your query and get Telegram group + access to FREE resources. Mangesh sir will also share a special compilation of PDF with you post-webinar.
Mangesh sir is a senior IAS mentor at CivilsDaily and he has been mentoring UPSC aspirants and now rankers for more than 4 years now. Mangesh sir has an experience of 3 UPSC interviews and has cleared the Intelligence Bureau exam and UPSC CAPF (ACs) exam, which he didn’t join. He is a passionate mentor and has students’ interests in mind always. He has successfully mentored almost 50 rankers to date.
Top Newspaper is saying about Civilsdaily Mentorship
The Hindu has acknowledged the success rate of CD’s Smash mains Mentorship
Our ‘Hall Of fame’ have to say about our UPSC programs
Register for the webinar. Submit your query and get Telegram group + access to FREE resources. Mangesh sir will also share a special compilation of PDF with you post-webinar.
There are certain skills you need to master for UPSC. One of the most important ones is Linking Current Events/Affairs with Static or General Studies topics.
It is easier said than done. It takes a certain level of knowledge, experience, and practice. But, like any other skill, it could be learned and mastered under a teacher/mentor.
Why is it important? Let us take two examples:
Saint Ramanujacharya was in news in Feb 2022 when PM Modi unveiled a statue of the saint – The statue of Equality
For any serious aspirant, it was common sense that a question could be asked in the UPSC Prelims 2022 exam. But UPSC wouldn’t ask directly, it will link it to the GS.
This question was in fact asked in Prelims and a Mains question is also expected in 2022. Moreover, if you would have covered and connected the CA while doing your NCERTs this question was secured.
A direct question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2022. Below is the question.
(Ques.) The world’s second tallest statue in the sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
(a) The best means of salvation was devotion.
(b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent, and wholly authoritative.
(c) Logical arguments were meant for the highest bliss.
(d) Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.
Taking another example: Ukraine war has been in news. If one were to make notes and have to connect it with Static geography or International relations for Mains they can do it in the manner as below.
Webinar on 8th July, 7 pm – Friday
Mangesh Azade sir will be taking a LIVE webinar on coming Friday. This is a must for those who want to learn and master this skill. We will be taking up case studies and solving both prelims and mains questions.
Register for the webinar. Submit your query and get Telegram group + access to FREE resources. Mangesh sir will also share a special compilation of PDF with you post-webinar.
Mangesh sir is a senior IAS mentor at CivilsDaily and he has been mentoring UPSC aspirants and now rankers for more than 4 years now. Mangesh sir has an experience of 3 UPSC interviews and has cleared the Intelligence Bureau exam and UPSC CAPF (ACs) exam, which he didn’t join. He is a passionate mentor and has students’ interests in mind always. He has successfully mentored almost 50 rankers to date.
Top Newspaper is saying about Civilsdaily Mentorship
The Hindu has acknowledged the success rate of CD’s Smash mains Mentorship
Our ‘Hall Of fame’ have to say about our UPSC programs
UPSC has released DAF I for those who have cleared the Prelims exam and will be writing Mains 2022. Last date to fill your DAF I is 15th July 2022, till 6 pm. You can start filling it out today.
You will need to register yourself on the UPSC website if you have not done already for filling the DAF I.
Smash Mains 2022: Strictly for Rankers and high potential aspirants
Trusted by Rankers, Acknowledged by The Hindu | (Advanced program for Veterans and High Potential candidates) Register now!
We had launched Smash Mains Program for UPSC 2022 earlier this month and now 5 seats are remaining.
If you have appeared for UPSC interview(s) previously and are super close to clearing this exam but Mains is your Achilles heel. Then this is for you.
Smash Mains Program is a highly personalized and intensive handholding program for the crème-de-la-crème (veterans) amongst UPSC aspirants (the intake is 50 students & Last 5 seats are remaining).
Unique Features of the program:
Invite/Register-only
Those who are scoring less marks in GS in mains consistently, need to send your mark sheet and test copy here.
Based on that Sajal sir will select the students.
One-to-one detailed and in-depth interaction with Sajal sir.
Free Entry: Limited Seats | Registrations open for Mega Seminar at Kale auditorium, Gokhale Institute, Pune | UPSC + MPSC Preparation Strategy | Aspirants from Maharashtra are Invited | Meet our Toppers from Maharashtra | Register Now
MPSC changes pattern: Aligned with UPSC, to be implemented from 2023
Maharashtra PSC has recently released a notification citing changes in the pattern. Now the main examination will be subjective/descriptive in nature (essay type answers) instead of objective (MCQ type) questions. Also, an Ethics paper has also been introduced, modern history will also be included.
From earlier 6 papers in MPSC Mains now we will have 9 papers, with total marks now standing at 1750 in Mains, closely resembling UPSC’s pattern.
Papers
Subjects
Marks
Nature of papers
Paper 1
Marathi
300
Descriptive (Qualifying)
Paper 2
English
300
Descriptive (Qualifying)
Paper 3
Essay (Marathi or English)
250
Descriptive
Paper 4
GS 1
250
Descriptive
Paper 5
GS 2
250
Descriptive
Paper 6
GS 3
250
Descriptive
Paper 6
GS 4
250
Descriptive
Paper 8
Optional Paper 1
250
Descriptive
Paper 9
Optional Paper 2
250
Descriptive
1750 Marks
Closely resembling the UPSC pattern
Implications of this change
It has certainly made MPSC mains more comprehensive, requiring a wide-based knowledge just like UPSC.
It will be easier for UPSC aspirants to prepare for MPSC and vice-versa.
It improve the percentage of Marathi candidates appearing and clearing UPSC as the paper pattern is almost the same.
It will give equal opportunity to those from rural as well as urban areas. Now every candidate must play on a level playing field.
For those UPSC aspirants who have exhausted their attempts, they would find it easier to appear and crack MPSC.
Aspirants who will reappear in 2023 will have to consider it as a fresh attempt as they have to study almost from scratch.
All these pose an opportunity as well as a challenge for aspirants but for sure it calls for a change in strategy.
CivilsDaily’s performance in UPSC 2021 and an overwhelming number of our Rankers from Maharashtra
UPSC 2021 results were released a few days back and it was a major validation of CivilsDaily’s student-centric approach, personalized mentorship, and commitment to your goal – cracking the UPSC IAS exam.
..amazing observation was the overwhelming number of rankers from Maharashtra.
This was evident from 200+ rankers, including 30+ in the top 50 in the UPSC 2021 exam. Another amazing observation was the overwhelming number of rankers from Maharashtra.
Moreover, we have thousands of CivilsDaily students from the state.
On the insistence of CivilsDaily’s alumni (ex-rankers) and our students from the state, we will be opening our first center in Maharashtra very soon, in Pune.
How is the Pune center going to help UPSC and Civil Services Aspirants from Maharashtra?
Saves you from the trauma of relocation
Aspirants have to leave their home state to Delhi, Karol Bagh for UPSC prep. It seriously dismantles their mental peace and continuity in preparation.
Now you no longer have to leave your state and come to Delhi for UPSC preparation.
Financially
Financially, by saving huge expenditure incurred in Karol Bagh on renting and tuition fees.
Now prepare for both: UPSC and MPSC
Recently the notification for MPSC was released and since the pattern is similar to UPSC now, we will be helping you prepare for MPSC as well.
Live lectures, Offline 1:1 Mentorship, Testing centre in Pune
We will be providing the best classroom lectures; UPSC-relevant tests and study material; experienced mentors and dedicated faculty.
CivilsDaily will always remain committed to a personalized and student-centric approach and will live for its vision of making UPSC and government service exam preparation simpler, effective, result-oriented, and affordable to every aspiring student.
Mega Seminar on 5th July, at Gokhale Institute, Pune: Sajal sir and UPSC Rankers from Maharashtra
Get a golden chance to meet and discuss 1-1 with Rankers and Sajal sir at Pune center.
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, the alma mater of Sajal sir and a few other UPSC rankers from CivilsDaily, has acknowledged the good work and has requested us to be hosted by the esteemed institute.
You can meet Sajal sir and rankers there and discuss the strategy and approach required to tackle both MPSC and UPSC.
Venue:
Kale Auditorium, Gokhale Institute, Pune
Date: 5th July
Time: 3pm and 6pm
Feel free to call/WhatsApp for any clarification or details: +91 8668582260.
We are all the more motivated now to churn out more and more rankers from Maharashtra.
👉And UPSC Mains Special 1-1 QnA Session with Sukanya Ma’am, Mains Head:- Details of strategy for the next 6 months…making schedules…how to plan Gs….making notes…how to write mains answer…basic structure.
We are bringing our ‘Hall of Fame’ toppers who have taken multiple attempts, faced failures, changed strategies, applied, and executed to perfection. To achieve this feat there is a lot of hard work, perseverance, and turmoil which goes behind the making of these toppers and achievers. Due to their accomplishments, these toppers are a goldmine of UPSC prep wisdom.
This is going to be a Mega session in which you will be talking 1-1 with these toppers. Asking them questions and doubts, getting them resolved. Moreover, these toppers will be sharing their notes, resources, and strategy with you.
CivilsDaily has also made a special Prelims Package for you aspirants. On registration, you will be getting access to the package.
Address: 1 LGF, Apsara Arcade, Pusa Rd, Near Gate No.7 Karol Bagh, Metro station, Karol Bagh, New Delhi| Call or Whatsapp: 888291473
About our Toppers
Yaksh Choudhary, AIR 06, UPSC 2021
Yaksh hails from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh and belongs to a family involved in agriculture. He is an IIT Guwahati alumnus and has been working as an assistant commandant in CRPF. This was Yaksh’s third attempt in UPSC CSE. His optional was Sociology and he had been a college level athlete. He believes trust in the process, studying with interest, understanding, and conceptual clarity are the keys to preparation.
Yasharth Shekhar, AIR 12, UPSC 2021
Yasharth Shekhar hails from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and becoming an IAS officer is his childhood dream. He is a St. Stephens graduate in Economics. This was his third attempt and his optional was Geography. Yasharth was not able to clear Prelims in his first attempt but he believes there is no shortcut to success and his hard work and dedication got him AIR 12.
We are bringing to you two toppers who have taken multiple attempts, faced failures, changed strategies, applied, and executed to perfection. To achieve this feat there is a lot of hard work, perseverance, and turmoil which goes behind the making of these toppers and achievers. Due to their accomplishments, these toppers are a goldmine of UPSC prep wisdom.
This is going to be a Mega session in which you will be talking 1-1 with these toppers. Asking them questions and doubts, getting them resolved. Moreover, these toppers will be sharing their notes, resources, and strategy with you.
Address: 1 LGF, Apsara Arcade, Pusa Rd, Near Gate No.7 Karol Bagh, Metro station, Karol Bagh, New Delhi| Call or Whatsapp: 888291473
About our Toppers
Yaksh Choudhary, AIR 06, UPSC 2021
Yaksh hails from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh and belongs to a family involved in agriculture. He is an IIT Guwahati alumnus and has been working as an assistant commandant in CRPF. This was Yaksh’s third attempt in UPSC CSE. His optional was Sociology and he had been a college level athlete. He believes trust in the process, studying with interest, understanding, and conceptual clarity are the keys to preparation.
Yasharth Shekhar, AIR 12, UPSC 2021
Yasharth Shekhar hails from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and becoming an IAS officer is his childhood dream. He is a St. Stephens graduate in Economics. This was his third attempt and his optional was Geography. Yasharth was not able to clear Prelims in his first attempt but he believes there is no shortcut to success and his hard work and dedication got him AIR 12.
