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  • [UPSC’25 Beginner’s Webinar] On Note-Making using Progressive Summarization & Finding Focus in UPSC Preparation

    [UPSC’25 Beginner’s Webinar] On Note-Making using Progressive Summarization & Finding Focus in UPSC Preparation

    By attending this webinar, you’ll gain access to an advanced note-making technique used by top rankers. This unique approach will not only enhance your focus but also teach you the art of connecting the dots, giving you a competitive edge in the UPSC-CSE exam.

    Join FREE Webinar on 11th June, 7:30 pm

    Let me ask you a simple question today – What is your note-making strategy for UPSC-CSE? 

    Now, I know that you have some idea about it. You have watched the topper’s videos. But again, I am asking you –  what ‘your’ note-making strategy is.

    Copying what toppers do is subjective to them. You can’t just apply that to your preparation and expect similar results. 

    One simple reason for this is that Topper’s notes are contextual to them. There is a lot of hidden information and context in their notes. 

    To you as a viewer, this is 100% invisible. Yet the same notes are super handy and valuable to toppers. 

    What you see is the final version (Layer-5 notes) of the topper. The context and details lie in Layers 1-4. What you need is your own journey from Layer 1 to 5. This is exactly why you must attend this webinar to learn how to make topper-level notes using the same technique used by rankers  – Progressive Summarization.

    Let me give you a sneak peek into webinar content – 

    This is a student’s layer 5 notes on a Polity topic. Check the right balance of context and compression (crisp). It is easily revisable and helps with active recall.  

    This is another example of layer-5 notes using a Mains answer structure for note-making.

    There is another important topic that I am going to cover in this session, i.e. 

    How to find your focus? 

    We live in a world full of distractions. People have self-diagnosed ADHD. Maintaining focus, concentration, and attention is extremely critical. If you are struggling to do so – Do not miss this session. I am going to talk about – ‘A 10-day path to ultimate concentration.’

    We are coming with a Webinar (11th June, 7 PM) where we will show you how to work on your Notes using Progressive Summarization, & finding the focus back in your preparation.

    Register for Prayas Sir’s Webinar

    Outcomes of the Webinar

    Participants will learn the art of effective note-making through the technique of Progressive Summarization, providing them with a structured approach to convert their initial notes into valuable study materials similar to those used by UPSC toppers. This method involves:

    1. Layered Note-Taking: Understanding the five-layer approach to note-making, from initial detailed notes to the final concise version.
    2. Personalized Context: Developing notes that are contextual and personalized, thus enhancing retention and recall during the exams.

    Techniques for Enhanced Focus and Concentration

    The session will provide valuable strategies to improve focus and concentration, essential for cracking the UPSC-CSE amidst a world full of distractions. Key takeaways included:

    1. 10-Day Concentration Path: A step-by-step guide to achieving ultimate concentration over a 10-day period.
    2. Practical Tips: Techniques and practical advice to maintain focus and manage distractions effectively.

    Interactive Learning Experience

    The webinar will offer an interactive learning environment where participants could:

    1. Engage with Examples: Analyze real examples of Layer-5 notes.
    2. Ask Questions: Directly interact with the Prayas Sir to clarify doubts and gain deeper insights into note-making strategies.
  • [Working Junta Webinar] Year-long Current Affairs Strategy for Working Professionals

    [Working Junta Webinar] Year-long Current Affairs Strategy for Working Professionals

    Learn the effective current affairs strategy used by AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan (UPSC 2023) of preparing for UPSC as a working professional

    Join FREE Webinar on 7th June, 7:30 pm

    Get Mentorship & Current Affairs Based Sample Timetable (Only first 50 registrants)

    Being a Working Professional & preparing for the UPSC exam simultaneously is tough.

    You might have got a subscription of both The Hindu & Indian Express, but pressure of work, managing project deadlines, attending meetings – you just cannot dedicate enough hours to the section.

    By the time you reach home, you are already drained, leaving you NO time to go through the newspaper. 

    As a working professional, managing a job with UPSC Preparation can be a tough race against time. It is difficult to even cover the syllabus, let alone managing current affairs. You still somehow manage to cover some part of the news. But then, issue of Current Affairs becomes very specific.

    1. You continuously miss out on important current affairs almost daily.

    2. Interlinking Current Affairs with Static Portion is something you don’t know.

    3. Despite having spent so much time on Editorial Section – you still don’t know how to form an opinion.

    Till the end of the month, you don’t remember what you read in the first week of the same month – ZERO DISPLACEMENT, NO RECALL.

    The enthusiasm slowly withers away, and your pledge to give the exam in 2025, changes to 2026, 2027, 2028…

    When Animesh (Rank 2, 2023 – Our Student of UAP Mentorship) started giving his tests with us, his Static Portions weren’t very clear. Despite that, just out of going through our Samachar Manthan religiously, he was able to write answers on Static topics.

    His journey was, however, not smooth. Look at his 1st Answer Copy which he wrote with us:

    Being a religious Samachar Manthan follower, he had enough content to write an answer. However, he wasn’t addressing the demand of the question.

    Now look at the 50th Test Copy that he wrote:

    Not only was he fulfilling the demand of the question, he was effectively using subheadings (dimensions) and examples through value-addition he could gather from Samachar Manthan.

    This was only possible because he was continuously being mentored by Ranadheer sir, his Mentor in the UAP Program.

    Not only was he evaluating his answer copies and giving feedbacks, he was handholding him through his preparation by drawing insights from his Answers.

    With 1:1 Mentorship Sessions & method of introspection with Ranadheer sir, he was able to nourish his notes in a manner that was covering both his Static & Current Affairs portion.

    He got sharper in his tests, which can be seen from his marks – a whooping 473 in Mains.

    The role of a Mentor now is an important as it can get. In this market where content overload is a major issue, only a Mentor can tell you what you cover and what to skip.

    Join us in our Webinar by Siddhi Ma’am (Core Mentor at Civilsdaily), where we will discuss how we need to craft a neat Year-Long Strategy for Current Affairs, if you are a Working Professional!

    Register for Siddhi Ma’am’s Webinar

    Key outcomes of the Webinar

    1. Optimized Sources for Current Affairs
    2. Efficient Reading Techniques
    3. Critical Analysis and Opinion Building
    4. Integrating Current Affairs with GS Papers
    5. Effective Note-taking Templates
    6. Analytical Tools and Techniques to use for Current Affairs
    7. Weekly planner

    Registration is FREE but MANDATORY!

    Get Mentorship & Current Affairs Based Sample Timetable (Only first 50 registrants)

    Attend this Webinar if

    1. If you are Working Professional & have given up hopes on covering newspapers
    2. If you are desperate to add that Current Affair Example in your Static Questions Answer.
    3. If you are still trying to wrap your heads around patterns, syllabus, and expectations of UPSC with respect to Current Affairs.

    Ready to attend the UPSC Webinar?

    Not sure yet?

    We recommend you register here. It takes less than 10 seconds to register.

    • No spam! Once in a while, we’ll only send you high-quality exam-related content. 
    • We will inform you about the upcoming Masterclasses that might benefit you.
    • You can demand one free mentorship call from verified Civilsdaily mentors. 
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  • PYQ Based Dominate Prelims Open Test 3.0 – Online/Offline

    PYQ Based Dominate Prelims Open Test 3.0 – Online/Offline

    Top 50 will get FREE access to Dominate Prelims Test Series + Discount on Smash Mains Program!

    Register for the Test

    Open Test Date – 8th June (Saturday)

    Test Timings

    • GS 1 – 9:30 – 11:30 AM
    • CSAT – 2:30 – 4:30 PM
    • DISCUSSION – 5:00 – 6:30 PM

    Both Online Mode and Offline Mode (Delhi ORN Centre and Pune Centre)

    Our open tests have the highest hit ratios because we follow 2 simple principles, 5 categories, and 80 themes.

    1. 4 categories of questions

    The actual UPSC prelims paper can be said to follow broadly 5 categories – 1.⁠ ⁠Core, 2.⁠ ⁠Non-core, 3.⁠ ⁠Logical, 4.⁠ ⁠Ultra-hard (Skippable). We are aligning very closely with this distribution. 

    1.⁠ ⁠Core: These questions are from core sources like standard books, monthly magazines, and Atomic Notes. You are expected to answer ALL of these questions correctly.

    [2023] Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India:

    1.⁠ ⁠The National Commission for Backward Classes

    2.  The National Human Rights Commission

    3.  The National Law Commissions

    4.  The National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above are constitutional bodies?

    (a) Only one

    (b) Only two

    (c) Only three

    (d) All four

    2.⁠ ⁠Non-core: These questions are 1 level above what is present in core sources. E.g. Political Parties during the freedom movement, Ancient Medieval terms, and terms around Buddhism Jainism.  

    [2023] Consider the following statements:

    1.⁠ ⁠India has more arable area than China.

    2.⁠ ⁠The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.

    3.⁠ ⁠The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.

    How many of the above statements are correct?

    (a) Only one

    (b) Only two

    (c)  All three

    (d) None

    3.⁠ ⁠Logical: Not solvable by knowledge alone but through logical approach. 

    [2023] Consider the following statements:

    1.⁠ ⁠Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.

    2.⁠ ⁠Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties

    3.⁠ ⁠Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties

    4.⁠ ⁠Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.

    How many of the above statements are correct?

    (a) Only one

    (b) Only two

    (c) Only three

    (d) All four

    4.⁠ ⁠Ultra-hard (Skippable): Needs to be skipped (if attempted by student, it’s a case of over-attempt. Because knowing what not to attempt is as important as knowing what to attempt. 

    [2023] Consider the following fauna:

    1.⁠ ⁠Lion-tailed Macaque

    2.⁠ ⁠Malabar Civet

    3.⁠ ⁠Sambar Deer

    How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

    (a)  Only one

    (b) Only two

    (c)  All three

    (d) None

    2. 80 most repeated UPSC themes 

    We are being very precise. We won’t ask you a broad question on Species. 

    When it comes to high-profile species like tigers, elephants, and other critically endangered species, UPSC is asking for conservation efforts or behavioural patterns. We will ask you something similar. We are this detail-oriented. 

    This is true for all subjects. For instance, in Economics, detailed questions on inflation, bonds, differentiated banks, etc. are more difficult. 

    We have 80 detailed themes and our questions will be framed on similar lines. 

    [CSP2017]Q. The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

    (a)Captive breeding of Wild Fauna

    (b)Maintenance of Tiger Reserves

    (c)Indigenous Satellite Navigation System

    (d)Security of National Highways

    [CSP2020]Q. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?

    (a) Corbett

    (b) Ranthambore

    (c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

    (d) Sunderbans

    [CSP2021]Q. With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:

    1.The leader of an elephant group is a female.

    2.The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.

    3.An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.

    4.Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a) 1 and 2 only

    (b) 2 and 4 only

    (c) 3 only

    (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

    Bonus – Top 50 will get FREE access to Dominate Prelims Test Series + Discount on Smash Mains Program!

    Register for the Test

  • [UPSC Topper Open House ’25/26] Prep Strategy for UPSC 2025 – Prelims till Interview

    [UPSC Topper Open House ’25/26] Prep Strategy for UPSC 2025 – Prelims till Interview

    Begin your UPSC Prep for 2025 by Guidance from Wardah Khan (IFS, AIR 18). It is an Open House event with Wardah as the our special guest to help new UPSC Aspirants with a Complete Preparation Strategy for UPSC 2025 – Prelims till Interview.

    Join FREE Seminar on 3rd June, 2:30 pm

    We are thrilled to have Wardha Khan (AIR 18) at Civilsdaily Delhi HQ.

    She will be taking a session on a Comprehensive UPSC Strategy for 2025 Aspirants (Prelims till Interview).

    About Wardha

    Originally from Prayagraj, Wardha’s educational journey began in her hometown, but later shifted to Noida.

    Despite numerous challenges (including failing the first attempt due to CSAT), she continued her education. She completed her schooling up to Class 10 and then pursued commerce. For her undergraduate studies, Wardha enrolled at Delhi University.

    Initially motivated by a desire to contribute to her family’s financial stability, Wardha took up a corporate job. However, her aspiration to serve the nation through civil services led her to leave her job and fully dedicate herself to UPSC exam preparation.

    Wardha’s journey is a testament to her resilience, determination, and the unwavering support from her mother. Her success story is truly inspiring.

    Read what Wardah has to say about her way of preparation:

    “Hi, I am Wardah Khan, and I have secured AIR 18 this year. The reason why I will be taking this Seminar is I don’t want serious aspirants to commit the same mistakes that I did.

    While I was good in GS Paper (Prelims) in my first attempt, I flunked CSAT. It was tough, but I promised myself that I will come back stronger, and fortune favoured me this time.

    Throughout my preparation journey, I relied heavily on Online Medium for preparation, and used PYQs extensively. This was the X-factor in this attempt, and I am sure that while you may have your way of preparation, preparing through PYQs is something which will act as a differentiator.

    Join me Offline at Civilsdaily Delhi HQ, where I will be sharing a Step-by-Step preparation strategy from Prelims till the Interview, & share methodologies I used to clear this exam.”

    Discuss Notes Making, Answer Writing, & PYQs based preparation with her.

    Join Wardah OFFLINE at our Delhi Centre (3rd June, 2:30 PM)

    Hurry Up! We are allowing only 50 students for the Offline Seminar so you need to book the seats!

    Why Attend?

    1. Tailored for UPSC Prep Beginners: Our strategies are designed to help you with an effective headstart.
    2. Mentor Guidance: Get tips from experienced civil services mentors.
    3. Interactive Session: Ask questions and get real-time answers to your queries.

    Not sure yet?

    We recommend you register here. It takes less than 10 seconds to register.

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  • [UPSC Beginners Webinar ’25/26] Mains Ready before Prelims | Clear UPSC in 1 Attempt with Mains Prep

    [UPSC Beginners Webinar ’25/26] Mains Ready before Prelims | Clear UPSC in 1 Attempt with Mains Prep

    Begin your UPSC Prep with Mains through Interlinking Notes-Making (using Syllabus, Sources & PYQs) + Answer Writing. Mains Prep Strategy for 2025 with Arvind Sir (Lead, Mains Program).

    Join FREE Webinar on 1st June, 7:00 pm

    100% UPSC aspirants know that Mains Prep is important.

    Yet 99% will end up only preparing the exam from the Prelims Perspective.

    The consequence?

    You might as well clear Prelims by your hard work, but till the time you write your first Mains – you will not be ready enough.

    This is because we often lack the strong foundational preparation with respect to Mains. Something as basic as Mains Notes, PYQs, and Current Affairs is often missed. Our notes end up being very Prelims-Centric.

    But what separates a Ranker is a Mains-Centric approach from the very beginning.

    Your Mains preparation could significantly enhance your Prelims performance as well.

    This only comes with a forward-thinking mindset.

    Animesh, (AIR 2, UAP student), exemplifies this forward-thinking approach. From the very beginning, he focused on building and refining his Mains notes, which not only helped him get an Interview-Proof Mains Marks, it also helped him clear Prelims with a margin.

    Read what Animesh Pradhan has to say about his way of preparation:

    “I didn’t just clear the exam, but scored 473 marks in my first attempt. It was only possible because I made really exhaustive notes in a manner which were more like UPSC Answers. Having this approach also helped me with Prelims, as I knew almost everything about every topic mentioned in the syllabus.

    This was all while I was working full-time at IOCL. My father passed away when I started preparation, and it was my mother who was my support system till my Interview.

    I know it can be stressful to manage studies, especially an integrated way to prepare. But here my mentor Ranadheer Sir was very helpful. He helped me with Notes Making, gave me feedback on my answers, & constantly removed my stress by working like a big brother..

    With little time that I could gather, I gave my 100% with my notes-making and enrichment through Samachar Manthan, & this was my X-Factor which helped me both in Prelims & Mains.

    I have shared my personal notes with the CD Team. I hope they are helpful.

    Here’s what he did

    Animesh joined the UAP in February 2022, & within a week of his Samachar Manthan prep, he was attempting answers through his Mains Notes.

    Look at the following topic taken from his Notes:

    He picked it up from Samachar Manthan:

    What we can conclude with the above it

    • He has covered all dimensions that he could use in his answers.
    • In the beginning, he mentions a judgment by the Supreme Court related to the topic.
    • Next, he mentions issues with proper sub-headings.
    • In the later part, he includes Government Policies and Constitutional Safeguards provided to the Sex workers.

    Now look at the answer that he wrote on a similar question asked in the Test Series:

    Look at how he mentions the same judgment of the Supreme Court in the answer, mentions issues like what was written in his notes, and also includes Government Interventions from the notes.

    He left no dimensions. Anyone can write some dimensions, but to be able to cover more is an altogether different ball game.

    Let’s take a look at another example:

    Look at the graph mentioned in the notes, showing the increase in the percentage of MPs with criminal charges.

    He reproduces the same graph in his answers:

    Animesh made his notes so comprehensive that he was able to reproduce the same dimensions, examples and case studies in his answers in the test paper.

    Further, his notes were so to the point, that we was able to give his Prelims with confidence.

    This is what you must intend to do.

    The first step? We need to make impeccable notes. This is a strategy we need to know.

    Next, we need to incorporate these notes into our answers effectively.

    Both the above objectives are easier to think, but difficult to do. Hence, we have Arvind sir, who has done crafted a perfect strategy for you.

    He is coming with a Webinar on 1st June, 7 PM helping with a Strategy to Clear UPSC Mains 2025 in First Attempt.

    If you are a serious UPSC Aspirant who doesn’t want to miss out on proven strategies by Rankers, you must register and block your calendar!

    Register for Arvind Sir’s Webinar

    Bonus – Get all Mains Topic-Wise PYQs (GS 1-4) from 2013-2023 to start off with your UPSC Prep 2025.

    Key outcomes of the Webinar

    At the end of the Webinar, you’ll

    1. Have a Strategy to rely upon – to clear your UPSC Exam in the First Attempt.
    2. Know the method to make concise notes value-added with PYQs and Current Affairs.
    3. Know how to clear Prelims using Mains Prep.

    Why Attend?

    1. Tailored for UPSC Prep Beginners: Our strategies are designed to help you with an effective headstart.
    2. Mentor Guidance: Get tips from experienced civil services mentors.
    3. Interactive Session: Ask questions and get real-time answers to your queries.

    Not sure yet?

    We recommend you register here. It takes less than 10 seconds to register.

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  • [यूपीएससी हिंदी वेबिनार ’25/26] तैयारी की 3-कड़ी: नोट्स-मेकिंग, करंट अफेयर्स और PYQs से सफलता की ओर

    [यूपीएससी हिंदी वेबिनार ’25/26] तैयारी की 3-कड़ी: नोट्स-मेकिंग, करंट अफेयर्स और PYQs से सफलता की ओर

    अर्पित (AIR 136 – हिंदी मीडियम 2nd टॉपर) के साथ अगले वर्ष रैंक पाने के लिए एक हिंदी अभ्यर्थी के रूप में उत्तम नोट्स बनाएं।

    31 मई, शाम 7:00 बजे वेबिनार में शामिल हों

    हिंदी माध्यम के अभ्यर्थी को अंतिम सूची में जगह बनाने के लिए क्या करना होगा?

    नहीं, यह सिर्फ नोट्स बनाने से नहीं, यह सिर्फ करंट अफेयर्स इंटरलिंकिंग से नहीं – और यह सिर्फ PYQs से नहीं हो सकता।

    यह तीनों को निर्बाध रूप से एकीकृत करके हो सकता है।

    रोशन सर (हिंदी मेंटर) के इन नोट्स को देखें:

    विशिष्ट कोचिंग संस्थान दिए गए मानक नोट्स प्रदान करते हैं। कई छात्र इन्हें छोटे संस्करणों में संक्षेपित कर देते हैं, जो पर्याप्त नहीं है।

    उस X-फैक्टर को पाने के लिए, आपको डेप्थ में जाने की जरूरत है।

    नोट में, संवैधानिक नैतिकता पर 2021 से PYQ पर ध्यान दें। इस महत्वपूर्ण कथन पर गौर करें: “भारत का संविधान अत्यधिक गतिशीलता की क्षमताओं वाला एक जीवंत दस्तावेज है

    संवैधानिक नैतिकता पर प्रश्न इस दस्तावेज़ से पूछा गया था (पृष्ठ 14) और “भारतीय संविधान एक जीवंत दस्तावेज़ है” उसी दस्तावेज़ से है।

    गौर करने वाली बात ये है की यूपीएससी मेन्स 2023 में, रोशन सर के नोट्स में शामिल विषयों से सीधे एक प्रश्न आया, जो PYQs को एकीकृत करने के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

    हम क्या कहना चाह रहे हैं?

    • सामान्य सामग्री पर्याप्त नहीं है – अपने नोट्स को करेंट अफेयर्स से जोड़ें।
    • क्लास नोट्स में मूल्य-संवर्धन की आवश्यकता है – PYQs से अंतर्दृष्टि शामिल करें

    वास्तव में उत्कृष्टता प्राप्त करने के लिए, आपके नोट्स को इन तत्वों को गहराई से जोड़ना होगा। यही बात टॉपर्स को अलग करती है।

    अर्पित, रैंक 136 (हिंदी मीडियम सेकेंड टॉपर) और रोशन सर (वरिष्ठ हिंदी मेंटर एवं 2 साक्षात्कार) अपना दृष्टिकोण साझा करेंगे। उन्होंने करंट अफेयर्स के तथ्यों को PYQs विश्लेषण के साथ मिलाकर अलग-अलग नोट्स बनाए, जिससे उन्हें सीधे परीक्षा में उद्धृत करने की अनुमति मिली। यह रणनीति अर्पित की सफलता और आईपीएस में उनकी आगामी भूमिका की कुंजी थी।

    31 मई को शाम 7 बजे अर्पित से सीखने का मौका न चूकें। वह प्रदर्शित करेंगे कि कैसे करेंट अफेयर्स और पीवाईक्यू के साथ प्रभावी ढंग से जोड़कर व्यापक नोट्स बनाए जाएं।

    अपनी तैयारी सटीक करें और प्रतिस्पर्धा से ऊपर उठें।

    अर्पित सर द्वारा यूपीएससी हिंदी वेबिनार के लिए रजिस्टर करें

    वेबिनार के मुख्य परिणाम

    • नोट्स की 3-स्तरीय लेयरिंग – स्टेटिक (सिलेबस टॉपिक नोट्स), टॉपिक में करंट अफेयर्स सामग्री जोड़ना और इसे PYQ से जोड़ना
    • उत्तर-लिंकिंग – नोट्स को उत्तर लेखन से जोड़ना
    • नोट्स का उपयोग करके PYQ को सीधे हल करना

    क्यों भाग लें?

    • यूपीएससी की तैयारी के शुरुआती अभ्यर्थी के लिए तैयार: हमारी रणनीतियाँ आपको प्रभावी शुरुआत में मदद करने के लिए डिज़ाइन की गई हैं।
    • सलाहकार मार्गदर्शन: अनुभवी सिविल सेवा सलाहकारों से सुझाव प्राप्त करें।
    • इंटरैक्टिव सत्र: प्रश्न पूछें और अपने प्रश्नों के वास्तविक समय पर उत्तर प्राप्त करें।
  • [UPSC Beginners Webinar ’25/26] Start your UPSC Answer Writing with NCERTs

    [UPSC Beginners Webinar ’25/26] Start your UPSC Answer Writing with NCERTs

    Learn the way to begin ANSWER WRITING using NCERTs with Ranadheer Sir (Mentor, Animesh, AIR 2 this year)

    Join FREE Webinar on 26th May, 7:00 pm

    First 200 will get free mentorship session

    We hear a lot of rankers talking of building the General Studies “base” using NCERTs. But since we were so good in school, we almost know what Bhimbetka Caves are and how Ashoka shifted to non-violence after the Kalinga war. So, we ditch the NCERTs and start with our Standard Books.

    This is the problem with most UPSC Beginners.

    We have this preconceived notion that questions asked in UPSC are generally from relatively unknown, difficult and standard sources – and that while NCERTs is good to read, they are not questions worthy.

    But what if we tell you that NCERTs are actually the “key to success”. And they are as questions worthy as it can get.

    Look at the following question:

    What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism? [150 Words] [10 Marks] [UPSC Mains 2019 PYQ – GS 2]

    If you had read this chapter thoroughly, you could have easily answered this question.

    NCERT Class XI – Political Theory – Chapter 8 (Secularism)

    Snippet from NCERT XI (Political Theory) – Secularism – Discussing Secularism in France vs India

    Again, look at the following question:

    Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of a large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities. [UPSC Mains 2019 PYQ – GS 2]

    This Chapter from NCERT is the base of the above question. If you went thoroughly with your NCERT Notes, you could have easily written a solid answer.

    NCERT Class XI – Indian Constitution at Work – Judiciary

    Snippet from NCERT XI – Indian Constitution at Work (Judiciary) discussing about Separation & Balance of Power using checks and balances

    What are we trying to imply?

    The ideal starting point for any UPSC aspirant is NCERTs. They serve as a basic juncture where your understanding of the fundamentals for solving MCQs and analytical skills for long answer writing unite.

    Almost all UPSC aspirants start with NCERTs but do they all clear IAS?

    The answer is ‘No’.

    Though everyone reads NCERTs, 99% of them don’t even know how to utilize NCERTs for Answer Writing. 99% don’t know how to make notes of NCERTs. And 99% of them will not be making it to the final list. How to end up being that successful 1%?

    Ranadheer Sir is mentoring a fixed number of students this year, and he believes he is on the way to create magic AGAIN, like he did with UAP Student Animesh.

    This is what he did with one of his students. He asked him to make notes from the NCERT Books, and attempt the Samachar Manthan Tests.

    And the results are here to be seen.

    Within 20 days, he is getting 5/10 in Samachar Manthan Tests.

    He is now writing precise answers, with value-added content, lucid language, and rich examples from the NCERT Notes Making.

    Since these books are aspirants’ weakest area, you should make them your strength. Follow this session to learn How to Start your Mains Answer Writing with NCERTs.

    Join us in our Webinar, where we will discuss how you can start your Answer Writing using NCERTs if you are a UPSC Beginner.

    Register for Ranadheer Sir’s Webinar

    Bonus – If you following are series of Webinars for UPSC Beginners, we are sharing Handwritten Notes of Animesh, AIR 2. Get access after attending the Webinar (we don’t just want to share it with Notes Collectors)

    Key outcomes of the Webinar

    At the end of the Webinar, you’ll

    1. Know the exact objective of Reading NCERTs
    2. Know how to cover NCERTs (Only Important Pages/Topics)
    3. Methodology to retain, and use in the Answers, the NCERT Value-Adds
    4. Starting Answer Writing through NCERTs (L1) & moving towards L2 & L3 (Value-Addition through Examples from NCERTs)

    Why Attend?

    1. Tailored for UPSC Prep Beginners: Our strategies are designed to help you with an effective headstart.
    2. Mentor Guidance: Get tips from experienced civil services mentors.
    3. Interactive Session: Ask questions and get real-time answers to your queries.

    Not sure yet?

    We recommend you register here. It takes less than 10 seconds to register.

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  • [Working Junta Webinar] FINAL NOTES – Pre+Mains (Integrated) Notes Making Strategy for Working Professionals

    [Working Junta Webinar] FINAL NOTES – Pre+Mains (Integrated) Notes Making Strategy for Working Professionals

    Learn the effective Notes Making strategy as a working professional + FREE Handwritten Notes of Animesh (AIR 2) from Diksha Ma’am (Mentor of Anjana, AIR 134, UAP Student)

    Join FREE Webinar on 22nd May, 7:00 pm

    First 200 will get free mentorship session

    You are a Working Professional. You decided to give the UPSC 2025 Attempt . So you visited your local Book Market, and got hold of all recommendations by toppers – NCERTs, Lakshmikant, Ramesh Singh, Value Added Material.

    You take a pledge that you will make the PERFECT NOTES in one go – and you will do that specifically for Mains – a Topper in one of his Sessions on YouTube said he only made notes for Mains!

    You took 7 days to make Notes for Internal Security – and aren’t they awesome? You can literally see those colorful pens being used for different headings.

    But wait – why are these 150 pages big? Doesn’t the book that you got from the market have similar number of pages?

    Going deeper, you realize major issues:

    1. Your Notes – While too NEAT, sound merely language with Zero specific key terms.
    2. You have used big paragraphs to write about something non-specific (Well, you at least know the History of Left-Wing Extremism – isn’t it relevant for the exam??)
    3. There are no PYQs. Which Syllabus topics are we covering? We are missing this as well. We also don’t know the recurring themes that need to be highlighted.
    4. UPSC recently asked a question related to S-400 helicopters – will we be able to answer the question using our notes?

    Till the end of the month, you are left with a replica of your two books – one is 150 pages, and the other is 300 pages of Post-Independence alone. You can’t link it to current affairs or PYQs.

    The enthusiasm slowly withers away, and your pledge to give the exam in 2025, changes to 2026, 2027, 2028…

    When one of our students did the same, we realized what an urgent need this is. This is how the notes looked like initially:

    Unclear. Strain to eyes. Non-readable with ZERO Value Add. They are literal copy-paste of books.

    This is what we turned his notes into. PRECISE. VALUE-ADDED. EXAMPLES RICH. BULLETS.

    Focus on MAPS, Acronyms, Real Life Strategies used by Bureaucrats.

    Don’t worry – it’s not your fault that you don’t know this.

    Even the best people struggle with this initially. This is because, since school and then in college, this is what we have been taught.

    Reaching a LEVEL where this can be achieved takes a minimum of 3 iterations and a timely MENTOR intervention.

    As a Working Professional, if you are not able to cope up with Notes Making, LEAVE YOUR FEARS OUT. We will help you understand the methodology. You need a framework, and a rank worthy mentor to help you do that.

    Diksha Sharma – 2 Interviews, Multiple Mains, Mentor of 50+ Rankers including AIR 134 Anjna Dahiya this year, is coming with a Webinar addressing the issue of Note Making, especially for the Working Professionals.

    Join us in our Webinar, where we will discuss an EFFECTIVE Integrated Notes Making Strategy for Working Junta.

    Register for Diksha Ma’am’s Webinar

    Key outcomes of the Webinar

    A. Prerequisites of Effective Note-Making:

    1. Suit Yourself: Your notes are for you, so they can be as rough or as neat as you prefer.
    2. Be Precise but Comprehensive: Utilize short forms, bullet points, flowcharts, and diagrams to make your notes succinct yet detailed.
    3. Keep Syllabus and PYQs in Mind: Always refer to the syllabus and previous years’ questions while making notes
    4. Combine Prelims and Mains Preparation: Try to create notes that are useful for both prelims and mains.
    5. Dynamic Notes: Continuously add value to your notes with new information.

    B. Topic Deep Dive: Globalization

    1. We’ll take the topic of Globalization and demonstrate how to approach it from scratch.
    2. Learn how to break down complex topics into manageable notes.
    3. Discover techniques to make your notes relevant for both preliminary and main exams.

    Why Attend?

    1. Tailored for Working Professionals: Our strategies are designed to fit into your hectic schedule.
    2. Mentor Guidance: Get tips from experienced civil services mentors.
    3. Interactive Session: Ask questions and get real-time answers to your queries.

    Ready to attend the UPSC Webinar?

    Not sure yet?

    We recommend you register here. It takes less than 10 seconds to register.

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  • [UPSC Webinar ’25] Avoid these Mistakes & Give your ULTIMATE 1st Attempt!

    [UPSC Webinar ’25] Avoid these Mistakes & Give your ULTIMATE 1st Attempt!

    A lot of us keep repeating the same mistakes – over relying on Test Series, not solving enough PYQs, attempting less – attempting more!

    But progress is in learning from your mistakes. You don’t want to keep loosing on attempts for this learning.

    Chandarprabha Sharma, AIR 289, will be here with us on 18th May, 6:00 PM in a Webinar where she will help you with Avoiding Mistakes and helping you give your BEST 1st Attempt!

    Join FREE Webinar on 18th May, 6:00 pm

    First 200 will get free mentorship session

    Chandarprabha tasted success in her LAST ATTEMPT. She had to wait almost a decade to finally make it to the coveted list!

    What took her so many attempts to make it through? A lot of learnings, we would say!

    Not only was she showing perseverance and character, she was trying to learn through her attempts.

    For Prelims – On her priority list, we could find PYQs at the helm. And not only did she attempt these multiple times – she made a tracker on a SHEET where she used to assess her progress through accuracy she was achieving! Most of us don’t go into the details of our test attempts.

    So, each time she was attempting the PYQs, she was getting to know more in-depth the language that UPSC was using, the hints that UPSC was dropping – the clues that she could use to come up with the answer.

    Throughout this rigorous process was her learning to use logical estimations and deduce the answers, when faced with the difficult exam stress.

    Here is a snippet from the analysis that she did of her Prelims PYQs (Attendees get a copy at the end of the Webinar!)

    For Mains, she again heavily relied on her PYQ based analysis on her Excel, to identify recurring themes and sub-themes from the paper, and following NCERT sources for the language in her answer (This she believes might have been the X-Factor of her Mains Scores!)

    A strong peer group, was another important part her preparation journey (we follow the same practice in our UAP Mentorship Program). The accountability from her peer group helped her clear Mains for the first time in the FINAL ATTEMPT! Who were a part of this peer group and how can you form your own?

    In this 45 mins Webinar, we will take these learnings from her, and share the perfect strategy built around PYQs, NCERTs and Peer-based learning to clear the UPSC Exam (To the point discussion!)

    Join us in the Webinar of Chandraprabha, 18th May, 6:00 PM, where she will be discussing these details!

    Register for Chandarprabha’s Webinar

    Post attending the Webinar, you will get:

    1. To know how to utilize PYQ Based Analysis using Data
    2. Mock Tests and how to derive the most value from them.
    3. For Prelims – focusing on the number of questions to be attempted using DATA & analyzing PYQs in a strong sense- (Find your SWEET SPOT for attempts in Prelims!)
    4. For Mains – Analyzing Theme-Based PYQs and using a strong Peer Group to write the best answers!
    5. Definite and Fixed Sources to start and enhance your UPSC Prep.

    Bonus – Dealing with Mental Health using Huberman’s 20-Min Nap and other strategies (You need to know this!)

    Registration is FREE but MANDATORY!

    You’ll get the Zoom Link on Email/WhatsApp post registration

    We will be sharing a Sample of the Excel Sheet by Chandarprabha in the Webinar with the students.

    Attend this Webinar if

    1. If you are a first timer to the UPSC Preparation and want your attempt to be rock solid.
    2. You have not been able to clear in 1-2 attempts, and want to learn from mistakes of toppers!
    3. You want a clear-cut strategy of PYQ Analysis and implementing it in your preparation!

    Ready to attend the UPSC Webinar?

    Not sure yet?

    We recommend you register here. It takes less than 10 seconds to register.

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  • UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History (2013-2023)

    UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History (2013-2023)

    We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.

    Before starting by yourself for Mains, understand the process. Connect 1:1 with Arvind Sir

    UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society – Questions and Sub-themes from 2013-2023

    QuestionYearMarksSub-theme
    Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.202310Introduction of railways- Socio-economic effects in different countries of world
    “There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement. (250 words)202115Challenge to the Democratic State System emerged in inter-war years
    Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French revolution. (15m,250 words)201915American and French revolution- their impact on foundation of modern world
    Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?201815Indentured labour- Reason of being taken away from India to other colonies, Preservation of Cultural Identity over there
    What problems were germane to the decolonization process of Malay Peninsula.201710Problems in the Decolonization Process of the Malay Peninsula
    The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.201612.5Anti-colonial struggles in West Africa
    Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present?201512.5Industrial Revolution in England- Reason of occurence, quality of life and comparison with present India
    To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically201512.5Germany role in 2 WW, other factors involved
    What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India?201410Global factors motivating anti-colonial struggle in India
    What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britain’s self-image as a world power?201410Suez Crisis- Impact on Britain’s Status as a World Power
    Latecomer Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experience.201310Different Factors Involved in the Japanese IR from the Western IR
    Africa was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European competition. Analyse.201310Fragmentation of Africa- Due to European competition
    American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate.201310Mercantilism- American revolution against it
    What policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression?201310Great economic depression- Policy measures deployed
    UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History 2013-2023

    Read More – Complete UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs (2013-2023)

    Don’t know how to make notes for UPSC Mains? Learn 1:1 from Arvind Sir