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Hey Everyone!

The clock is ticking, the hours are going by. Some good 30 days are left for the UPSC Prelims, all your hardwork is going to be tested in a short span of just 2 hours.. It is the time to make utmost use of these days very effectively, focus more on execution rather than thinking “exam hoga, nii hoga”, as it is said “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. We understand your concern in these uncertain times and that’s why to ease your preparation and to streamline it further, we’ve come up with another initiative i.e NIKALO PRELIMS 2.0 on our Habitat.

Focus of the Initiative:

Revision and intense interlinkage for extended understanding rather than mere expansion. Not taking something as obvious especially when it is important. Dealing with important issues on priority basis. Conceptual understanding so that even if closely framed sentences are given in a definition, selecting the appropriate becomes a habit. For instance, in PYQs one can find rephrased definition of judicial activism, liberty, etc which can not be marked correctly unless concepts are understood in revisions. Involving the area which can create confusion for most of the students. For example, status of pending bills with change in the government, devolution versus decentralisation, etc.

Revision not a business-as-usual:

Aspirant is expected to have concentrated enriched sessions of self-study to gain the benefits of this schedule. Rely on single source for each current and static portions.

Interlinkage is the key to gain access in the zone of confidence. Infact, a true candidate is the one who is motivated to generate probable questions while revising the course content. This not only helps to grasp the topic better also create different possible dimensions in which question might be asked.

Here, the involvement is active. Not merely passive that is to say only depending upon what’s being provided. Discussion is to include even the missing zones in individual’s preparation. Even, if you are at your very first reading of the syllabus, this is equally important for you to make this part of preparation for this Pre-2020. It will increase the pace of syllabus coverage since this is a time bound and practical initiative. Also, you will know how much importance is to be given to one topic or sub-topic.
Once done with this cycle of discussion and interaction you will be comfortable with concepts and your strengths.

The coverage of topics list and approach is comprehensive.
For any incremental needs which we see during the process, why don’t we start our regular engagement at revision interactions to yield better!!

Not just the start. Let’s make it a habit to improve consistently on daily basis even by 1% better efforts than that of the previous day’s and meaningful discussion. Consequently, one can improve huge margins towards the end of this initiative. This is the power of compounding.

Schedule for the discussion and timings:

7 to 8 pm for static syllabus and 8 to 9 pm for current affairs:

Date	Static Topic	Current Affairs
24th Aug.	POLITY: Basic Concepts of Polity	July 2020-May 2020
25th Aug.	POLITY: Part I (States and UTs) till Part IVA (Fundamental Duties)	April 2020-Feb.2020
26th Aug.	POLITY: Legislature (Union as well as State)	Jan. 2020-Nov. 2019
27th Aug.	POLITY: Constitutional Bodies	Oct.2019-Sep. 2019
28th Aug.	POLITY: Judiciary	Aug. 2019-July 2019
29th Aug.	ECONOMY: Basic Economics
31st Aug.	ECONOMY: Monetary Policy and Banking Sector	July 2020-May 2020
1st Sep.	ECONOMY: Fiscal Policy, Taxation, and Budget	April 2020-Feb.2020
2nd Sep.	ECONOMY: Agriculture and Schemes	Jan.2020-Nov.2019.
3rd Sep.	ECONOMY: Regional Trade Groupings and Agreements	Oct.2019-Sep.2019
4th Sep.	ECONOMY: Infrastructure Sector, related schemes, and programs	Aug.2019-July 2019
5th Sep.	GEOGRAPHY: Important Strait, Lakes, Rivers, and Seas	Places in News
7th Sep.	GEOGRAPHY: Physiographic Divisions of India
8th Sep.	GEOGRAPHY: Important Mountain Ranges and Mountains
9th Sep.	GEOGRAPHY: Economic Geography
10th Sep.	HISTORY: Important Personalities
11th Sep.	HISTORY: Important Organizations (in terms of freedom movement as well as social and cultural development)
12th Sep.	HISTORY: Important Movements and Constitutional and Political developments in the Freedom Movement

14th Sep.	HISTORY: Tribal, Peasant and Working-class movements
15th Sep.	HISTORY: The Economy of British India (will cover agriculture and land policies as well)
16th Sep.	E&B: Pollution, Environmental Degradation and Conservation Efforts	July 2020-May 2020
17th Sep.	E&B: Flora and Fauna	April 2020-Feb.2020
18th Sep.	E&B: International environment treaties and organization, funds and initiatives	Jan.2020-Nov.2019
19th Sep.	E&B: Alternative sources of energy, their mechanism and India’s efforts in them	Oct.2019-Sep. 2019
21st Sep.	E&B: The national park, sanctuary, biosphere reserve	Aug.2019-July 2019
22nd Sep.	S&T: Biotechnology, ICT	July 2020-May 2020
22nd Sep.	S&T: Satellites and Space Science	April 2020-Feb.2020
23rd Sep.	S&T: Emerging technologies	Jan.2020-Nov.2019
24th Sep.	S&T: Diseases and Medical Science	Oct.2019-Sep.2019
25th Sep.	ART&CULTURE: Jainism and Buddhism	S/T CA (Aug.2019-July 2019)
26th Sep.	ART&CULTURE: Dance and Festival	July 2020-March 2020

28th Sep.	ART&CULTURE: Architecture	Feb. 2020-Nov.2019
29th Sep.	ART&CULTURE: Social and Religious Movements	Oct.2019-July 2019

Click here to enrol for the Prime Prelims TS

Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

This is the time where you must have done most of your revision and are ready to face the UPSC CSP with all the josh. Thus, what better exercise would you need than the full syllabus Mock Test. This is the 1st among the four Full-Length Tests covering the whole syllabus and we have curated it as per the trend of previous 5 years of UPSC CSP.  You see, since 2015, this has been the general weightage of various subjects in UPSC CSP:

 

Subjects	Question Distribution in the year 2019	Question Distribution in the year 2018	Question Distribution in the year 2017	Question Distribution in the year 2016	Question Distribution in the year 2015
Economy	14	16	8	8	13
Current Affair (including IR)	22	28	34	27	29
History, Modern India, Indian National Movements, Art and Culture	17	15	14	15	14
Geography	14	8	7	7	14
Polity	15	13	22	7	13
Science & Technology	7	7	4	8	7
Environment	11	13	11	18	10

This is reflected in our mock test as well.

History, Art & Culture: 15

Polity and Governance: 15

Economics: 15

Geography: 15

Environment: 15

Science and Tech: 10

International Organizations, Maps and Current Affairs: 15

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

Q1. With reference to the impacts of forest fires, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Glacier melting due to black carbon and global temperature rise.

2. Increased rainwater runoff.

3. Increased infiltration of water.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q2. With reference to the Anti-microbial resistance, consider the following statements:

1. Antimicrobial resistance, which is also referred to as drug resistance, results in the formation of Superbugs.

2. It happens when microorganisms change when they are exposed to antimicrobial drugs used to treat the infections they cause.

Which of these statements given above are correct?

a. 1 Only

b. 2 Only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither of them

 

Q3. The practice of ‘Muraqaba’ in Sufism is synonymous to:

a. Meditation in Hinduism

b. Pilgrimage in Hinduism

c. Chanting of holy texts in Christianity

d. Baptism in Christianity

 

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. Fa-Hien was the first Chinese pilgrim to visit India.

2. Hiuen-Tsang left an account on Indian society during the reign of Harshavardhana.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither of them

 

Q5. With reference to Dryland Farming, consider the following statements.

1. The main crops grown in the land areas are Rice and Wheat.

2. Both Intercropping and double cropping is practised in dryland farming.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 Only

b. 2 Only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither of them

Click here to enrol for the Prime Prelims TS

Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

This is the time where you must have done most of your revision and are ready to face the UPSC CSP with all the josh. Thus, what better exercise would you need than the full syllabus Mock Test. This is the 1st among the four Full-Length Tests covering the whole syllabus and we have curated it as per the trend of previous 5 years of UPSC CSP.  You see, since 2015, this has been the general weightage of various subjects in UPSC CSP:

 

Subjects	Question Distribution in the year 2019	Question Distribution in the year 2018	Question Distribution in the year 2017	Question Distribution in the year 2016	Question Distribution in the year 2015
Economy	14	16	8	8	13
Current Affair (including IR)	22	28	34	27	29
History, Modern India, Indian National Movements, Art and Culture	17	15	14	15	14
Geography	14	8	7	7	14
Polity	15	13	22	7	13
Science & Technology	7	7	4	8	7
Environment	11	13	11	18	10

This is reflected in our mock test as well.

History, Art & Culture: 16

Polity and Governance: 15

Economics: 12

Geography: 15

Environment: 14

Science and Tech: 10

International Organizations, Maps and Current Affairs: 18

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

Q1. With regard to the Charter Act of 1833, consider the following statements:

1. After the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company ceased to be a commercial agency in India.

2. The Charter Act of 1833 debarred those Indians from entering the public services who had not been educated in England.

Chose the correct statements from the codes given below:

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q2. Which of the following rivers does have their origin in the Aravallis?

1. Banas

2. Sakhi

3. Mahi

4. Luni

Which of the following statements are correct?

a. 1, 2 and 3 only

b. 1, 2 and 4 only

c. 3 and 4 only

d. 1 and 3 only

 

Q3. Consider the following statements about Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

1. It is an Earth-centered orbit with an altitude of 2,000 km or less.

2. The International Space Station conducts operations in LEO.

3. A major disadvantage of low Earth orbit is that it requires a high amount of energy for satellite placement.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q4. Which of the following provisions are enshrined the constitution of India for protection of the rights of linguistic minorities?

1. A person can submit a representation for redressal of grievances to any authority of the state in any language used in the state.

2. Any citizen having a distinct language or script has the right to conserve it.

3. Instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q5. With reference to Statutory Grants under Article 275 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. It empowers the Parliament to make grants to each and every state of India.

2. It is given to states on the recommendation of Finance Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither of them

Click here to enrol for the Prime Prelims TS

Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

This is the time where you must have done most of your revision and are ready to face the UPSC CSP with all the josh. Thus, what better exercise would you need than the full syllabus Mock Test. This is the 1st among the four Full-Length Tests covering the whole syllabus and we have curated it as per the trend of previous 5 years of UPSC CSP.  You see, since 2015, this has been the general weightage of various subjects in UPSC CSP:

 

Subjects	Question Distribution in the year 2019	Question Distribution in the year 2018	Question Distribution in the year 2017	Question Distribution in the year 2016	Question Distribution in the year 2015
Economy	14	16	8	8	13
Current Affair (including IR)	22	28	34	27	29
History, Modern India, Indian National Movements, Art and Culture	17	15	14	15	14
Geography	14	8	7	7	14
Polity	15	13	22	7	13
Science & Technology	7	7	4	8	7
Environment	11	13	11	18	10

This is reflected in our mock test as well. (Current affairs has been amalgamated in the various subject list)

History, Art & Culture: 20

Polity and Governance: 19

Economics: 16

Geography: 18

Environment: 17

Science and Tech: 10

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

Q1. In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?

1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament

2. Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees

3. Finance Commission

4. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission

5. NITI Aayog

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 1,3 and 5 only

c. 2, 4 and 5 only

d. 3, 4 and 5 only

 

Q2. Consider the following factors:

1. Differences in Density

2. The Earth’s Rotation

3. The Planetary Winds

The origin and the nature of ocean currents depend on which of the above?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q3. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Phylum Porifera?

1. Members of this phylum are commonly known as sponges.

2. They are generally marine and symmetrical in nature.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Minars built during medieval India:

1. The primary use of Minars was for Azaan, but its great height symbolised the might and power of the ruler.

2. The Chand Minar was built at Delhi and is one of the most striking Minars of the medieval times.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. W.C. Bonnerjea was the first Indian to become a member of the British Parliament.

2. Satyendra Prasad Sinha was the first Indian to become a member of Viceroy’s Council.

3. G.V. Mavalankar was the first Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

Click here to enrol for the Prime Prelims TS

Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

Every year various ministries of the Government of India launches and reviews various schemes for the welfare of the society. UPSC Civil Services candidate is expected to know about all such schemes which are being launched and implemented by the Government. Hence, UPSC includes many questions from the Government schemes and yojanas in the Prelims exam. This second part of the scheme test focuses on this aspect and helps you in building a strong base which will help you cover a good ground in the revision.

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana:

1. The houses are allotted in the name of the senior-most person in the house. 2. State Governments are responsible for the construction of the houses.

Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q2. Angikaar campaign, which was recently seen in the news has been launched for:

a. Awareness campaign to keep the Ganga river pollution-free.

b. It is a nationwide campaign to shun single-use plastic in all over India in three phases.

c. A mass movement for collective action to build mass awareness and promote innovative solutions for controlling the mosquito.

d. Social behaviour change of beneficiaries of completed houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).

 

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding the Saakshar Bharat programme is/are correct?

1. It goes beyond reading, writing & arithmetic and seeks to create awareness on social disparities and general wellbeing.

2. It provides for coverage of only rural areas in the eligible districts.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q4. Which of the following statements with reference to ‘Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana’, is/are correct?

1. ‘Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana’ is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

2. It is a scheme for providing physical aids and Assisted Living Devices for Senior Citizens belonging to BPL category.

3. Beneficiaries of the scheme have to be aged more than 80 years to avail the benefits.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q5. Identify the correct statement(s) about the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)’:

1. It is a programme for restoring all the minor irrigation tanks and lakes.

2. Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is the concerned authority.

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

Click here to enrol for the Prime Prelims TS

Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln clearly sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

 

Q.1) Which of the following are the components of VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA?

1. Improving the quality of education
2. Protection of tribal culture and heritage
3. Skill upgradation and capacity building

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q.2) Which of the following are core focus areas of Inclusive India Initiative?

1. Inclusive Education
2. Inclusive Employment
3. Inclusive Community Life

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q.3) Which of the following are the components of Sagarmala Programme?

1. Coastal Employment Zone
2. Coastal Community Development
3. Port Connectivity Enhancement

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q.4) The ‘National Quality Renaissance Initiative (NQRI)’ aims to:

a. measure and improve pollution level of major capital cities of India

b. improve quality control and accreditation of higher education institutions which is central to enhancing the quality

c. bring together the famous scholars and litterateurs and create a national database of their works

d. monitor the new government buildings and structures being created with climate-resilient technologies

 

Q.5) Which of the following is the most likely consequence of implementing the ‘Unified Payments Interface (UPI)’?

a. Mobile wallets will not be necessary for online payments.

b. Digital currency will totally replace the physical currency in about two decades.

c. FDI inflows will drastically increase.

d. Direct transfer of subsides to poor people will become very effective.