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  • How To Boost Prelims 2020 Score by 30+ Marks (SCORE 125+)

     

    In this short video, Zeeshan sir (Mentor @Civilsdaily UPSC IAS ) will discuss a few Tikdam (Logical solving) techniques with the Aspirants. This technique has helped various aspirants to clear the Prelims exam without much effort. Zeeshan sir has given 5 mains and has consistently scored above 120 marks in Prelims.


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    Score Boosting Techniques For Prelims Click on the playlist to check out all videos.

  • Get ready for the upcoming Economics Advanced Prelims Test on 4th January- sample questions and video highlighting our methodology

    Click here to enroll 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 ax.”

    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.

    This Ancient and Medieval History test contains questions from the following themes:

    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 is an example of ‘Pigovian Tax’?

    a. Tax on Diesel

    b. Education Cess

    c. Clean energy cess

    d. Surcharge on income tax

     

    Q.2) In the context of international trade, “Early Harvest” Package refers to which of the following?

    a. A clause related to the Agreement on Agriculture under the World Trade Organization.

    b. A pre-cursor to a Free Trade Agreement between two trading partners.

    c. A subsidy mechanism given to the developing countries for trade in agriculture.

    d. A transportation agreement signed between countries for the movement of goods.

     

    Q.3) Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2018 is the latest flagship publication of:

    a. World Bank (WB)

    b. United Nations (UN)

    c. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

    d. World Economic Forum (WEF)

     

    Q.4) The term ‘Kudumbashree’, often seen in the news refers to:

    a. An initiative to change negative family and community attitudes towards the girl child in Telangana.

    b. A World Bank project in India focused on the welfare of adolescent girls and young women.

    c. An environmental movement demanding better protection of natural resources in India.

    d. A women-oriented community-based poverty reduction programme being implemented in Kerala.

     

    Q.5) With reference to the economy, the term “base effect” refers to:

    a. a normalized average of price relatives for a given class of goods or services in a given region.

    b. impact of the rise in price level in the previous year over the corresponding rise in price levels in the current year.

    c. a monetary policy strategy used by Central Banks for maintaining price level at a certain level.

    d. the bonus brought by inflation to the borrowers.

  • How IAS Aspirants Can Ensure Perfect Memory.

    A good memory is a prerequisite for performing well in not just CSE, but also in almost every other part of life. This video discusses how IAS aspirants can make their memory stronger and sharper.


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  • Boost Your Score by 30+ Marks in UPSC Prelims 2020

    In this short video, Zeeshan sir (Mentor @Civilsdaily UPSC IAS ) will discuss a few Tikdam (Logical solving) techniques with the Aspirants. This technique has helped various aspirants to clear the Prelims exam without much effort. Zeeshan sir has given 5 mains and has consistently scored above 120 marks in Prelims.


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    How IAS Aspirants Can Prepare Joyfully: Click here

  • Get ready for the upcoming History Advanced Prelims Test on 21st December – sample questions and video highlighting our methodology

    Click here to enroll 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 ax.”

    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.

    This Ancient and Medieval History test contains questions from the following themes:

    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) Consider the following statements with reference to Ghadar Party:

    1. The Headquarters of the movement were set up at Yugantar Ashram in San Francisco.

    2. Original name of Ghadar Party was Pacific Coast Hindustan Association.

    3. It’s leader Lala Har Dayal adhered to a staunch anti-British stand till his death in 1939.

    Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

    a. 1 and 2 only

    b. 2 and 3 only

    c. 1 and 3 only

    d. All of the above

     

    Q.2) Consider the following statements with reference to the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 passed by the British Indian Government:

    1. It was successful in ending the system of child marriage.

    2. It was a step towards societal reforms.

    Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

    a. 1 only

    b. 2 only

    c. Both of them

    d. Neither of them

     

    Q.3) Which of the following was renamed as Bengal Landholder’s Society soon after it’s formation?

    a. Indian League

    b. British India Society

    c. Zamindari Association

    d. East India Association

     

    Q.4) Consider the following statements with reference to the Eka movement:

    1. It was an offshoot of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

    2. The movement was to seek justice against oppression and extraction of high rent.

    3. The movement soon came to an end due to heavy repression by the British.

    Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

    a. 1 Only

    b. 1 and 3 only

    c. 2 and 3 only

    d. All of them

     

    Q.5) Consider the following statements with reference to the Government of India Act 1919:

    1. It provided for Dyarchy at the provincial level

    2. The imperial legislative council was transformed into a Bicameral legislature

    3. It provided for an equal number of seats in all provinces.

    Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

    a. 1 and 2 only

    b. 1 and 3 only

    c. 2 and 3 only

    d. All of them

  • How IAS Aspirants Can Prepare Joyfully.

    This video is the last in the series of videos that dealt with the theme of preparing joyfully. It discusses the remaining factors that inhibit the feeling of deep contentment throughout one’s prep.


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  • Magical tikdam techniques to enhance your Score by 20-30 Marks in UPSC preliminary exam 2020.

    In this short video, Zeeshan sir (Mentor @Civilsdaily UPSC IAS ) will discuss a few Tikdam (Logical solving) techniques with the Aspirants. This technique has helped various aspirants to clear the Prelims exam without much effort. Zeeshan sir has given 5 mains and has consistently scored above 120 marks in Prelims.


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  • How IAS Aspirants Can Set Practical Goals.

     

    Setting unrealistic goals is the second biggest reason why IAS aspirants are unable to find inner joy throughout their preparation. This video is a sequel to the previous video that discussed the foremost reason of perennial frustration during one’s prep – the inability to remain present.


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  • Get ready for the upcoming Polity Advanced Prelims Test on 7th December – sample questions highlighting our methodology

    Click here to enroll 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 ax.”

    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.

    This Ancient and Medieval History test contains questions from the following themes:

    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) Consider the following statements:

    1. Under article 29, the right to preservation of culture is available to minorities only.
    2. Under article 30, the right to establish educational institutions is available to minorities only

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    a. 1 only

    b. 2 only

    c. Both of them

    d. Neither of them

     

    Q.2) Consider the following:

    1. Single Citizenship
    2. Rigidity of Constitution
    3. Integrated Judiciary

    Which of the above are considered as Federal features of Indian Polity?

    a. 1 and 3 only

    b. 2 only

    c. 1 and 2 only

    d. All of them

     

    Q.3) The Governor of a state needs to Compulsorily reserve a bill for the President if:

    a. It puts strain on Consolidated Fund of the state

    b. It implements the Directive Principle of State Policy

    c. It proposes Capital punishment

    d. It endangers the position of the High Court

     

    Q.4) Consider the following fundamental rights:

    1. Equality before law and equal protection of laws.
    2. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
    3. Protection of life and personal liberty.
    4. Right to elementary education.

    Which of the fundamental rights mentioned above are applicable to foreigners?

    a. 1 and 2 only

    b. 1, 3 and 4 only

    c. 2 and 3 only

    d. 2 and 4 only

     

    Q.5) Provisions for education are mentioned in which part of the Constitution?

    a. Fundamental Rights

    b. Directive Principles of State Policy

    c. Fundamental Duties

    d. All of them

  • How IAS Aspirants Can Study More Effectively Through Present-Moment Awareness

     

    Present-moment awareness is fundamental to doing well in all aspects of life. This video discusses the meaning of being present and how UPSC aspirants can use this powerful technique of productivity and contentment.


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