UPSC IAS preparation is not just about reading and re-reading information, concepts, books, etc. It is also about evaluating what you have studied and covered, and practicing MCQs and mocks.
Civilsdaily has launched a free initiative to make out of the most important topics/MCQs for the UPSC prelims and pave the way to score 120+ in UPSC Prelims 2023-24
FREE PDFs INCLUDE:
Most important topics based Prelims MCQs
UPSC relevant current affairs
GS topics and concepts linked with Current affairs
UPSC level questions
From where can you register for the Prelims Weekly PDF.
On CivilsDaily’s website click on Prelims Weekly. You will come to this page. Register here.
Certain topics seem to be important for the UPSC prelims exam, but they are not asked in the exam. The UPSC primarily inquires about the context of current events. Ideally, UPSC asks about four aspects of a topic in one question with multiple options, with only one correct answer.
We have considered this aspect of UPSC as well in framing the MCQs.
The syllabus for the prelims exam does not go into great detail about the topics. Candidates should understand the prelims’ demand by analyzing the UPSC MCQs provided here.
Overall preparation necessitates over a year of focused preparation in the right direction with the right strategy. Important Prelims exam topics are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the syllabus. Important topics guide will guide preparation in the right direction to sit for UPSC Mains 2023.
So, our highly experienced toppers’ teachers & mentors group has prepared the most trusted list of the most important topics.
You will also get FREE Mentorship session with Senior mentors from CivilsDaily on registration.
GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, issues.
GS-2 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
GS-3 Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
GS-4 Probity in Governance: Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
Preparing for UPSC prelims is like throwing pebbles into a pitcher partially filled with water. (Remember the story of the crow in Panchatantra?) Instant gratification and even a little lack of patience will get you nowhere. But, if you keep dropping those pebbles, you’ll see the water level rising!
Before everything, knowing and accepting the things that you have been doing in the wrong manner, is the first step towards making the change for eventual success.
If a pill couldn’t cure your disease, what would you do? Would you change your medicine? Or wait for the worst suffering?
Change is the key to success in UPSC CSE
This was Mourya’s fifth attempt in which he secured an AIR 28
Even UPSC toppers have failed in the past but it was their ability to evolveand re-orient their strategy as per UPSC’s expectations that helped them succeed. Similarly, at that point, you should change your strategy. But, here you have to be extremely cautious. Because success will come only if your new strategy is better than the old one.
Ascertaining the need to ensure removing difficulties, the students face, we are conducting an on-demand Webinar by Vikash sir on How to change your UPSC Preparation strategy after a failed attempt?
The heat of fire turns gold ores into pure gold, and it is your time to shine.
About Vikash sir
Vikash Kumar sir is a senior IAS mentor at CivilsDaily. He has attempted 6 UPSC Mains and appeared in 3 UPSC interviews. He has cleared CAPF and UPPSC 2020 final exam. He has a rich experience in UPSC preparation and has been mentoring students for 4 years now. 50 of his students are writing UPSC Mains 2022.
From one of Vikash sir’s students
What The Hindu mentioned about Civilsdaily Mentorship
The 1750 marks of the Mains exam will decide your IAS destiny. Though UPSC has given a very detailed and crisp syllabus, it can’t resist the urge to add surprising elements in questions every year to keep candidates on their toes and to test their mettle.
In the Mains exam hall, it is all about execution. UPSC Toppers focus on certain fundamental principles and they follow them firmly and perfectly.
UPSC 2022 Mains are here. You must have covered everything by now, all notes revised or in the final lap, filling up the gaps and adding answer writing tricks/hacks, etc. Content or information-wise we are convinced that you are well equipped. However, in the exam hall, it is about the execution of whatever information you have read, gathered, scavenged, understood, and analyzed.
Aspirants can boost their Mains score by more than 100 marks. And that is enough to make the difference where a single mark can decide success and failure. This Masterclass was designed for CivilsDaily’s students only.
Acknowledging the need to ensure removing difficulties, the students face, we conducted an on-demand MASTERCLASS. How to boost your mains Score 2022, sticking to the basic sources, and practicing answer writing in expert-prescribed ways, even after many things are pending.
UPSC Score Booster Masterclass concluded on 8th September (Thursday), 7 PM
Main points were discussed:
1. Identifying and tackling directive words and tail words in the Mains Question. There are more than 30 directives and you must answer according to that only. We will discuss how to approach an answer wrt to these directives
2. When, where, and how to use diagrams, flowcharts, tables, etc?
It is a common notion that more diagrams = more marks, but this is not true. You must draw diagrams/flowcharts to address certain parts of the question only.
3. Understanding the core and non-core parts of the questions.
There is one part of the Mains question that is directly asked and is an obvious question. The non-core part at times might not be obvious but you must address that.
4. How to use anecdotes, facts, data, examples, and case studies? – even using the most common ones in the most impactful manner, in such a manner that it fetches you more marks
5. How to answer a question with limited content or knowledge? Basically – Bouncer/googly questions. Keywords in questions: Thoroughly explain what each keyword means. Analyzing critically is different from explaining or elaborating. So, how to read the question carefully and then start answering?
6. How to complete the paper in 3hours? And what should be the correct sequence of answering sections in the Mains paper?
This is very essential to maintain your speed as well as consistency in your thinking process.
7. Making a trade-off between quality and quantity in your answers. You might now be able to recall every info for all the answers.
8. When to write answers in Paragraph form and when to write in heading, subheading, and points? What should be the ideal length of a sentence, paragraph, and number of points?
9. What should be your strategy for the last week before Mains 2022?
10. How to go about the Final Revision before Mains 2022? Focus on making more revisions: If you can’t remember any points, how to put things in your notes during the exam. What are the exact ways to revise at least 10 times before the exam? Things must be your tips.
GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, issues.
GS-2 Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
Guys, the Maharashtra PSC pattern and syllabus has changed from 2023. Now the main exam will be subjective/descriptive (essay type answers) instead of objective (MCQ type) questions. Besides, an ethics paper has also been introduced, modern history will also be included.
In MPSC Mains we will now have 9 papers from the previous 6 papers, the total marks in Mains now stand at 1750, which closely resembles the pattern of UPSC.
So, it’s time to revamp your preparation full of Josh. But, how to prepare or start prepping for MPSC?
MPSC has been aligned with UPSC and aspirants preparing for UPSC as well must have an integrated preparation. To bring direction, efficiency, and 360-degree preparation Civilsdaily is launching Super Mentorship Program for MPSC 2023.
Without your involvement, you can’t succeed and with your involvement, you can not fail
This certainly makes MPSC Mains more comprehensive, requiring a wide range of knowledge similar to UPSC.
It will be easier for UPSC candidates to prepare for MPSC and vice versa.
It improves the appearance and UPSC clearing percentage of Marathi candidates as the paper pattern is almost the same.
It will provide equal opportunity to rural and urban areas. Now every candidate has to play on a level playing field.
For those UPSC aspirants who have exhausted their efforts, it will be easy to appear and crack MPSC.
Those appearing again in 2023 will have to treat it as a fresh attempt as they will have to study almost from scratch.
All this creates an opportunity as well as a challenge for the candidates but definitely calls for a change in strategy.
We know that not every MPSC aspirant has a bureaucrat uncle or Bhaiya to guide them in this MPSC journey. Moreover, due to the sheer competition in this exam, the vast and complex, new syllabus, and the same unpredictable nature that of UPSC, clearing this exam becomes a task, that not all can achieve.
Aspirants due to lack of guidance get stuck in a vicious cycle of back-to-back failures. We at CivilsDaily understand the importance of mentorship and we have upgraded our mentorship program to include three layers in Super Mentorship Program:
About Three Layered Super Mentorship Program
Layer 1: You will be assigned a dedicated in-house mentor who will keep track of our progress from start till your final interview.
Layer 2: Sajal Singh, Pravin sir and the team will be constantly with you through various programs like Samachar Manthan, Prelims, Essay, etc.
Layer 3: A UPSC MPSC ranker (one who has cleared this exam) from Maharasthra will be supervising your progress as your super mentor.
Batch 1 starting from 12th September 2022:
This is a limited-seat, invite-only program. Please fill up the form to register.
Answer writing practices through Civilsdaily’s Daily AWE program can reduce test anxiety and helps you ace the GS Mains answer writing. And what could be the better way to practice for MPSC Mains Examinations than attempting Questions which are the closest to the demands of the updated pattern of MPSC Mains Examination?
The more you are accustomed to sitting for a period of time, answering questions, and pacing yourself, the more comfortable you will feel when you actually sit down to take the real MPSC Mains examinations yourself.
We are working hard to make the program more effective and loaded with features, highlight the best answers, and show the competency levels of students.
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you. A sample 2-week schedule is available below.
Weekly 3 hrs long discussion will be taken in Marathi by our renowned faculty/mentor- Every Saturday
Doubt clearing 24*7 via WhatsApp. You can also mail at staff@civilsdaily.com for doubt clearing
On Day 1 we post the questions with the mentor’s comments and on the next day, we provide the model answers for the previous day.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on the same day and attach a scanned copy. Within 72 hours, a review of your answer will be provided.
Also, write the Razor payment ID, when you attach your answer.
If you are writing answers late, then please tag the mentor, to let him know about your submission. These answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
GS-2 Issues relating to Poverty & Hunger
GS-3 Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping
GS-4 Probity in Governance: Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
GS-1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone. etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
GS-2 Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
GS-3 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment; Agriculture and related issues
GS-4 Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
GS-1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone. etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
GS-2 India and its neighbourhood- relations.
GS-3 Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
GS-4 Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
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