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  • Only Few Slots Left|| 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now

    Only Few Slots Left|| 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now

    book your seat here for free webinar by sajal sir

    Now that UPSC CSE prelims results are out, you would have started answer writing practice for mains. Keep in mind that answering for mains is not like answering your university papers. Over here, examiners expect pointers, examples, flowcharts, mind maps, diagrams than long paragraphs. Given the time and word limit, it’s better not to beat around the bush while answering.

    Open to All, Free Webinar on 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing

    Sajal sir will share his experiences of scoring 120+ in all the UPSC 2017 GS papers through a webinar. This webinar about the new age formula to ace UPSC Mains is absolutely free for all to attend.

    For a better understanding on the format of the webinar, here’s Sajal sir’s explanation on how to approach a sample question.

    It is commented that Electoral bonds instead of cleansing India’s electoral system distort India’s democracy. Do you agree? Critically analyse.

    Sajal Sir Suggests: Understand the key demand of the question. Don’t get swayed by only seeing the theme of the question. Question is not about electoral bonds only. Many aspirants write everything they know about electoral bonds. You need to first mention how it will cleanse India’s electoral system. After that, link it with democracy. How it violates key features of democracy like transparency, accountability and level playing field. Writing only Pros and Cons will not fetch you marks. 

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    Why you should Attend Sajal Sir’s Webinar?

    Do you know that toppers use certain techniques of answer-writing to score higher marks? Are you aware of the PESTLE approach or the 7-5-3 technique of answer writing? If not, then its time you attended this webinar

    Sajal sir in the past 7 years has mentored over 400 students who went onto become UPSC toppers. Apart from this, his course SMASH Mains 2020 had a turnover of 80% interview recommended candidates.

    This is how the UPSC Toppers scored in test series before Sajal sir’s intervention —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta(AIR-42)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay-(AIR-65)- Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    They had tried everything but were not able to score high in the exams. From their approach to answering to the body of answers, they faced problems. They faced problems with things like putting proper headings, how to frame dimensions, introductions, conclusions, etc. They never even got the right feedback which could have helped them!

    And this is how they improved after learning the best answer writing practices from him —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta (AIR-42)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay (AIR -65) – Answers After Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    If you wish to learn and unlearn certain reading and writing habits, attending this webinar is the first step in the right direction.

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    What will you learn in this webinar?

    Fundamental mistakes in answer writing that can be avoided?

    How to understand the meaning behind a complex indirect question?

    How to use the PESTLE approach to answer certain type of questions?

    How to extract information read into Pros and Cons?

    How to finish an answer in seven minutes?

    How to think and write an answer simultaneously?

    How to write an innovative answer which can get you an extra 1 mark?

    Few thumb rules of answer writing with examples.

    Towards the end of the session, Sajal sir will hold a Q&A session for all aspirants to share their doubts and get answers from him.

    Why UPSC toppers are convinced about Sajal Sir’s Mentorship?

    Read other answers over here.

    Webinar Details

    Anyone who is going to attend UPSC mains now or 2022 UPSC Aspirants, will gain valuable insights from this webinar. Register now for an invite. And, keep the date saved in your calendars!

    Date: 7 November 2021

    Time: 3 P.M

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

  • [Burning Issue] Institutionalization of police brutality

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    The institutionalization of police brutality, as an unofficial policy of the State, poses a serious challenge to every modern civilization. It doesn’t just raise obvious questions around respect for human rights and the rule of law but is also a serious threat to the survival of democracy in a state where the Constitution is supreme. This threat stares in our faces today.

    While the debate around police reforms across the globe has slowly intensified, there is a lack of any meaningful discourse on the same in India. There is very little public outrage and, in many cases, strong public support for police misconduct. It is the failure of the citizenry to meaningfully engage with the State on critical and key issues that have led to such an unfortunate development. Let us critically analyses key issues with the help of several recent domestic developments.

    Understanding police brutality

    • Cases of custodial deaths, extra-judicial killings, torture, and violence against protesters, are all illustrations of this form of brutality.
    • Methods of torture by the police include inhuman, degrading and barbaric practices that fall squarely within the description of third-degree torture.
    • These are not sporadic incidents of police brutality, but appear to be part of the police administration machinery and have been normalized to an alarming extent in society at large.

    In complete defiance of the Constitution and the laws

    • Extra-judicial killings by the police, for instance, are legally permitted and do not amount to a criminal offence in only three types of cases:
      1. when it is caused in the exercise of the right to private defense under Section 96 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
      2. when it is caused under Section 100 (when the right of private defense of the body extends to causing death) or Exception 3 of Section 300 of the IPC (when the public servant exceeds his power for the advancement of justice).
      3. if it is necessary to exert force against the accused to arrest him for a crime punishable with death or imprisonment for life. This is mandated under Section 46 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
    • Constitutional provisions such as Article 21, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty and Article 22 which grants every accused person the right to an advocate stand violated in cases of fake police encounters.

    A collective failure

    • The rise in police brutality in India is due to the failure of three key stakeholders:
      1. the Parliament and the Executive (that is, the political component of the State),
      2. the Judiciary, and
      3. the citizenry
    • The failure of the parliament to decolonize statutes, remove unreasonable immunity granted to police officers under the laws and create foolproof legislations after due consultation from every stakeholder, is evident.
    • The failure of the executive to control and discipline the police force is equally obvious. Accountability for law enforcement misconduct is flawed, and has huge structural problems.
    • The judiciary has also failed in the sense that its judgments are given little importance and are virtually not implemented for all practical purposes by police officers on the ground.
      • For instance, in its landmark judgment in the case of Prakash Singh & Ors. vs. Union of India (2006), the Supreme Court issued several directives for police reforms.
      • 15 years since that judgment was delivered, no state or Union territory has fully complied with its directives.
    • Failure of implementation of landmark judgments: Landmark judgments like this therefore end up becoming good pieces of jurisprudential literature and only have a symbolic value.
      • It makes no sense when landmark judgments that prohibits the police to commit acts of torture and violence and yet, there are large scale violations of those judgments that take place regularly.

    A citizens’ failure

    • Failure of the citizenry is critical: The failure of the State is a consequence of the failure of the citizenry to meaningfully engage with it and raise questions that are vital for democratic survival.
    • The political system is merely a reflection of its masses: As a key stakeholder, citizens form the backbone of any democracy and act as counter-narrative to forces that promote democratic backsliding.
      • Their actions and nature of engagements define politics and policies of the State.
    • In the case of police brutality there are three issues that the citizens have failed to engage with the State on:
      1. the rise in majoritarian politics,
      2. increasing corruption, and
      3. the rise in predatory capitalism.

    Rise in majoritarianism

    • India is a democracy and not a rule of the majority: While democracy functions with the belief that the majority will continue to change with changing issues, majoritarianism, on the other hand, is characterized by an organized majority.
      • Majoritarianism is forged by introducing factors (such as religion) that make the division between the majority and the minority more definite and permanent.
    • Use the police force as a tool for political mobilization: Majoritarianism has led to huge transformation in the Indian political ecosystem. It has inter alia given birth to populist leaders and their politics of appeasement.
      • It is because of this rise in the latter that we now see a new tendency of the State to use the police force as a tool for political mobilization.
      • It is happening in Uttar Pradesh where the state government highlights encounters as its achievements on a Republic Day. The trend in UP has now spilled over to states like Assam and other areas.
      • In the communal riots broke out during the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests and post the police attacks on the Jamia Milia Islamia University campus, almost 53 citizens lost their lives.
    • All of the above instances are examples of how a majoritarian state suppresses the minority in order to reinforce and perpetuate the division on which its politics survives. Such a suppression is in the form of police brutality.

    Increasing corruption

    • Police force is by far, the most corrupt institution in India. There are two kinds of corruption within the police force in this country:
      • One is the monetary compensation that police officers receive from common citizens to deliver preferential treatment in matters of law enforcement.
      • Second is a specific kind of political corruption in the form of receiving personal gains, career advancements and such other kinds of favors from their political bosses in return for acting or not acting in a certain way.
    • A report by IndiaSpend states how 28% of police respondents mentioned that political pressure is the biggest hindrance in police investigations.
    • Public outrage against corruption in the police force has been rare and discourse over its relationship with police brutality rarer still. Corruption within the police force is directly proportional to police brutality.
    • It is purely an economic model – the ones who pay will get away and the ones who don’t will either be met with state sponsored violence or eventually faces the wrath of an extremely hostile administration.
      • This is primarily also because of the huge powers and discretion that the police enjoy under our laws.

    Support for predatory capitalism

    • The police force in India was formed under the British Raj through the Indian Councils Act of 1861.
    • The idea for a special police force was inherited from the East India Company, which had introduced the ‘Cornwallis System’ or the ‘Daroga System’ in 1764.
    • The company had brought in the Cornwallis system only to strengthen its hold over the Indian population and to check any act of conspiracy or revolution against the company.
    • This is evidence of the fact that the origin of the police force itself was to protect the capitalists and their interests and not prevention of crime.
    • Capitalism itself has undergone massive transformation. From being once regarded as a tool to prosperity, it has now become a means to oppress the working class and further deepen divides and differences among people.
    • The gap between the rich and poor is at an all-time high. Human relationships and social interactions are increasingly shaped by economic considerations through a cost and benefit analysis.

    The role of the state in perpetuating capitalism

    • In a State where there is increasing level of competition, cops do policing only to serve the interest of the capitalist class and protect the ‘rule of the capital’.
    • The role of the State under a capitalist system has also changed. It has today assumed the position of a facilitator rather than a regulator. This is primarily because of its financial dependence on businesses.
    • For predatory capitalism to succeed the working class will have to be necessarily silenced. That’s when the capitalists, with the help of bourgeois politicians, use the police to propagate violence against the working class in order to suppress their voices of dissent.

    The state of police infrastructure and capitalism

    • The state of police infrastructure in the country is also evidence of how the police exist today to further the interests of the capitalists.
      • The unequal distribution and subsequent utilization of resources for police infrastructure in Delhi vis-à-vis rural Bihar shows how we treat those who are at the bottom of the pyramid versus those at the top.
    • This also shows that support for predatory capitalism and resentment against police brutality cannot go hand in hand and are rather contradictory.
      • One cannot protest against police brutality without protesting against predatory capitalism and its excesses.
    • This has not been seen in India. Public outrage has therefore been misplaced, and will need an overhaul to tackle the problem more effectively.

    The Way Forward

    • Curbing Criminalization of Politics: The criminal nexus with politics will have to be broken and reforms must start with the political system. Thus, there is a need for laws which debars persons with serious criminal cases from entering the assemblies and the Parliament.
    • Revamping Criminal Justice System: There is a need to incorporate the Menon Committee and Malimath Committee recommendations for devising a national policy paper on the criminal justice system. Some of the key recommendations are as follows:
      • Creation of a fund to compensate victims who turn hostile from the pressure of culprits.
      • Setting up of separate authority at the national level to deal with crimes threatening the country security.
      • A complete revamp of the entire criminal procedure system.
    • Independent Complaints Authority: The Supreme Court has observed that there is a need to have an independent complaints authority to inquire into complaints of police misconduct.
    • The Model Police Act, 2006 requires each state to set up an authority comprising retired High Court Judges, civil society members, retired police officers and public administrators from another state.
    • Implementing the Supreme Court’s Directive: The Supreme Court’s directions in Prakash Singh case 2006 on police reforms must be implemented. The court laid out seven directives where considerable work in police reforms is still needed.

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  • 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now, Limited Seats Available

    20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now, Limited Seats Available

    book your seat here for free webinar by sajal sir

    Now that UPSC CSE prelims results are out, you would have started answer writing practice for mains. Keep in mind that answering for mains is not like answering your university papers. Over here, examiners expect pointers, examples, flowcharts, mind maps, diagrams than long paragraphs. Given the time and word limit, it’s better not to beat around the bush while answering.

    Open to All, Free Webinar on 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing

    Sajal sir will share his experiences of scoring 120+ in all the UPSC 2017 GS papers through a webinar. This webinar about the new age formula to ace UPSC Mains is absolutely free for all to attend.

    For a better understanding on the format of the webinar, here’s Sajal sir’s explanation on how to approach a sample question.

    It is commented that Electoral bonds instead of cleansing India’s electoral system distort India’s democracy. Do you agree? Critically analyse.

    Sajal Sir Suggests: Understand the key demand of the question. Don’t get swayed by only seeing the theme of the question. Question is not about electoral bonds only. Many aspirants write everything they know about electoral bonds. You need to first mention how it will cleanse India’s electoral system. After that, link it with democracy. How it violates key features of democracy like transparency, accountability and level playing field. Writing only Pros and Cons will not fetch you marks. 

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    Why you should Attend Sajal Sir’s Webinar?

    Do you know that toppers use certain techniques of answer-writing to score higher marks? Are you aware of the PESTLE approach or the 7-5-3 technique of answer writing? If not, then its time you attended this webinar

    Sajal sir in the past 7 years has mentored over 400 students who went onto become UPSC toppers. Apart from this, his course SMASH Mains 2020 had a turnover of 80% interview recommended candidates.

    This is how the UPSC Toppers scored in test series before Sajal sir’s intervention —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta(AIR-42)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay-(AIR-65)- Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    They had tried everything but were not able to score high in the exams. From their approach to answering to the body of answers, they faced problems. They faced problems with things like putting proper headings, how to frame dimensions, introductions, conclusions, etc. They never even got the right feedback which could have helped them!

    And this is how they improved after learning the best answer writing practices from him —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta (AIR-42)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay (AIR -65) – Answers After Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    If you wish to learn and unlearn certain reading and writing habits, attending this webinar is the first step in the right direction.

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    What will you learn in this webinar?

    Fundamental mistakes in answer writing that can be avoided?

    How to understand the meaning behind a complex indirect question?

    How to use the PESTLE approach to answer certain type of questions?

    How to extract information read into Pros and Cons?

    How to finish an answer in seven minutes?

    How to think and write an answer simultaneously?

    How to write an innovative answer which can get you an extra 1 mark?

    Few thumb rules of answer writing with examples.

    Towards the end of the session, Sajal sir will hold a Q&A session for all aspirants to share their doubts and get answers from him.

    Why UPSC toppers are convinced about Sajal Sir’s Mentorship?

    Read other answers over here.

    Webinar Details

    Anyone who is going to attend UPSC mains now or 2022 UPSC Aspirants, will gain valuable insights from this webinar. Register now for an invite. And, keep the date saved in your calendars!

    Date: 7 November 2021

    Time: 3 P.M

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

  • Our Best Prelims Program Till Now | Smash Prelims 2022 | By Santhosh Sir who scored 145+ twice in Prelims | More than Test-Series

    Our Best Prelims Program Till Now | Smash Prelims 2022 | By Santhosh Sir who scored 145+ twice in Prelims | More than Test-Series

    FILL THE FORM FOR DOUBTS REGARDING SMASH 2022 PRELIMS
    BUY THIS COURSE – SMASH 2022 PRELIMS

    Prelims Super-25 Program is back after a thumping success in Prelims 2021. Out of 25 students Santhosh sir has mentored, 15 have cleared prelims this time.

    Do you want to practice medium to tough test series regularly? Before attending a test do you want to revise the right notes with integrated current affairs? And, after a test do you want an experienced mentor to discuss your answers and motivate you?

    If yes, then this is the right program for you! The registrations are open for all UPSC 2022 aspirants.

    Is Prelims the Toughest Exam of UPSC-CSE?

    Toppers like Pranav Vijayvergiya (AIR 65) and Swati Sharma (AIR 17) have found Prelims to be tougher than Mains. In fact, Pranav failed to clear Prelims thrice. But, in his fourth attempt he had cleared Mains and Interview in one shot!

    What makes prelims tough? It’s because the paper is unpredictable. If this year, science questions are a breeze then the next year you will have to answer advanced concept based questions.

    Unlike Mains, Prelims has negative marking. One has to be good at elimination methods to choose the right option amongst two similar ones.

    Our Super 25 Prelims Program started as a pilot project last year with an aim to introduce step-wise improvement in our chosen 25 aspirants. Over a period of 2 months, Santhosh sir inculcated confidence in aspirants who were either newbies or gave too many attempts.

    This year, we achieved a remarkable 60% success ratio. Next year, we have set our eyes on 100%. Yes, we are ambitious and aspirational just like any other UPSC aspirant.

    How do Students find Santhosh Sir’s Mentorship?

    Santhosh sir has always been more than a guide. He has always walked with aspirants in their UPSC journey than ahead of them. Whenever our students were demotivated, this is how Santhosh sir lifted their spirits —

    Testimonials by students who successfully cleared UPSC 2021 Prelims —

    read other testimonials of santhosh sir over here

    How is Smash Prelims 2022 structured?

    The program has three pillars and every aspirant who enrolls for Smash 2022 Prelims has access to all of them.

    Pillar-1

    Prelims Tests:

    40 (12 Basic + 6 Advanced + 10 CA tests + 8 Full tests + 4 CSAT)

    Sl No.SUBJECTNO. OF TESTS
    1Polity3
    2Modern History2 
    3Economy2 
    4Geography3
    5Environment3
    6Science & Technology1
    7Ancient and Medieval India2
    8Economic Survey1
    9Schemes and India Year Book1
    10Current Affairs10
    11CSAT4
    12Full Length Test8

    Pillar-2

    Value Additions Notes and Classes by Santosh Gupta Sir

    Polity  

    Santhosh Gupta sir will conduct two sessions covering all the Polity Fundamentals, a session analyzing past year papers, another session on important current affairs related to polity this year and will discuss your test solutions.

    History 

    Santhosh Gupta sir will conduct a session on Sectoral Developments in Modern History, a session analyzing past year papers and test discussion.

    Economy

    There will be sessions on economic survey, trend analysis, discussion of most important economic current affairs, past year paper analysis and economy final test discussion.

     Geography

    Santhosh sir will conduct sessions on the most difficult aspects like Geography Mapping, Economic Geography and Indian Agriculture.

    Environment

    Santhosh Gupta sir will cover sessions on Environment innovatively. Key concepts like vegetation and biome, Indian wildlife, conventions and protocols, national parks and sanctuaries, agriculture and sustainable development and environment current affairs will be covered.

    Science & Technology

    This year’s prelims paper questioned on the basic concepts of science. Keeping this in mind, Santhosh Gupta sir will conduct 2 sessions on One basic concepts and current affairs of science and technology.

    Other Value Additions

    1. Decimate Prelims-2022 Content: 2 years of current affairs notes for all topics + Videos

    2. Civilsdaily Current Affairs Magazines for 1 year

    3. Civilsdaily compilations of Yojna, Kurukshetra, PRS and RS TV.

    4. Civilsdaily Budget And Economic Survey Summary.

    Pillar-3

    Santhosh Gupta sir’s mentorship programme will have these special features for aspirants.

    1. Monthly zoom session by Santosh Gupta for doubt clearance and continuous improvement.

    2. 1-1 mentor calls after tests.

    3. Habitat/Whatsapp support from mentors.

    4. Frequent sessions with toppers for support and guidance. 

    If you have any doubts regarding the program, please fill the form for a call back.

    fill the form for doubts regarding smash 2022 prelims

    Course Details

    The fees for complete Smash Prelims Program is 20,000+ GST

    Aspirants who don’t want the full program can opt for Smash Prelims-2022: Mini version. This will not have value added notes. Prelims tests + individual mentorship + monthly zoom sessions by Santosh Gupta sir will be available for this plan.

    BUY THIS COURSE – SMASH PRELIMS 2022

  • 5th November 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    Topics for Today’s questions:

    GS-1    Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.

    GS-2   Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.

    GS-3    Agriculture and related issues

    GS-4    Human Values – Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values.

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 The Quit India movement marked a new direction in the struggle against the British colonial rule in India. Analyse. (10 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q. 2 What are the challenges facing criminal justice system in India? Suggest the measures to deal with these challenges. (10 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 What are the challenges in arriving at definition of farmer in India? What are the implications of this? (10 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 Identify the various factors which shape the political attitude of a person. (10 Marks)

     

    HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

    1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

    2. 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.

    3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

    4.  Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.

    5. Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.

    6. If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th  October is uploaded on 11th October then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis

    7. If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th October is uploaded on 13th October, then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.

    8. 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*. 

    For the philosophy of AWE and payment: 

    CLICK HERE To join Daily AWE

  • 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now, Limited Seats Available

    20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now, Limited Seats Available

    book your seat here for free webinar by sajal sir

    Now that UPSC CSE prelims results are out, you would have started answer writing practice for mains. Keep in mind that answering for mains is not like answering your university papers. Over here, examiners expect pointers, examples, flowcharts, mind maps, diagrams than long paragraphs. Given the time and word limit, it’s better not to beat around the bush while answering.

    Open to All, Free Webinar on 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing

    Sajal sir will share his experiences of scoring 120+ in all the UPSC 2017 GS papers through a webinar. This webinar about the new age formula to ace UPSC Mains is absolutely free for all to attend.

    For a better understanding on the format of the webinar, here’s Sajal sir’s explanation on how to approach a sample question.

    It is commented that Electoral bonds instead of cleansing India’s electoral system distort India’s democracy. Do you agree? Critically analyse.

    Sajal Sir Suggests: Understand the key demand of the question. Don’t get swayed by only seeing the theme of the question. Question is not about electoral bonds only. Many aspirants write everything they know about electoral bonds. You need to first mention how it will cleanse India’s electoral system. After that, link it with democracy. How it violates key features of democracy like transparency, accountability and level playing field. Writing only Pros and Cons will not fetch you marks. 

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    Why you should Attend Sajal Sir’s Webinar?

    Do you know that toppers use certain techniques of answer-writing to score higher marks? Are you aware of the PESTLE approach or the 7-5-3 technique of answer writing? If not, then its time you attended this webinar

    Sajal sir in the past 7 years has mentored over 400 students who went onto become UPSC toppers. Apart from this, his course SMASH Mains 2020 had a turnover of 80% interview recommended candidates.

    This is how the UPSC Toppers scored in test series before Sajal sir’s intervention —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta(AIR-42)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay-(AIR-65)- Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    They had tried everything but were not able to score high in the exams. From their approach to answering to the body of answers, they faced problems. They faced problems with things like putting proper headings, how to frame dimensions, introductions, conclusions, etc. They never even got the right feedback which could have helped them!

    And this is how they improved after learning the best answer writing practices from him —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta (AIR-42)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay (AIR -65) – Answers After Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    If you wish to learn and unlearn certain reading and writing habits, attending this webinar is the first step in the right direction.

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    What will you learn in this webinar?

    Fundamental mistakes in answer writing that can be avoided?

    How to understand the meaning behind a complex indirect question?

    How to use the PESTLE approach to answer certain type of questions?

    How to extract information read into Pros and Cons?

    How to finish an answer in seven minutes?

    How to think and write an answer simultaneously?

    How to write an innovative answer which can get you an extra 1 mark?

    Few thumb rules of answer writing with examples.

    Towards the end of the session, Sajal sir will hold a Q&A session for all aspirants to share their doubts and get answers from him.

    Why UPSC toppers are convinced about Sajal Sir’s Mentorship?

    Read other answers over here.

    Webinar Details

    Anyone who is going to attend UPSC mains now or 2022 UPSC Aspirants, will gain valuable insights from this webinar. Register now for an invite. And, keep the date saved in your calendars!

    Date: 7 November 2021

    Time: 3 P.M

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

  • 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now, Limited Seats Available

    20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now, Limited Seats Available

    book your seat here for free webinar by sajal sir

    Now that UPSC CSE prelims results are out, you would have started answer writing practice for mains. Keep in mind that answering for mains is not like answering your university papers. Over here, examiners expect pointers, examples, flowcharts, mind maps, diagrams than long paragraphs. Given the time and word limit, it’s better not to beat around the bush while answering.

    Open to All, Free Webinar on 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing

    Sajal sir will share his experiences of scoring 120+ in all the UPSC 2017 GS papers through a webinar. This webinar about the new age formula to ace UPSC Mains is absolutely free for all to attend.

    For a better understanding on the format of the webinar, here’s Sajal sir’s explanation on how to approach a sample question.

    It is commented that Electoral bonds instead of cleansing India’s electoral system distort India’s democracy. Do you agree? Critically analyse.

    Sajal Sir Suggests: Understand the key demand of the question. Don’t get swayed by only seeing the theme of the question. Question is not about electoral bonds only. Many aspirants write everything they know about electoral bonds. You need to first mention how it will cleanse India’s electoral system. After that, link it with democracy. How it violates key features of democracy like transparency, accountability and level playing field. Writing only Pros and Cons will not fetch you marks. 

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    Why you should Attend Sajal Sir’s Webinar?

    Do you know that toppers use certain techniques of answer-writing to score higher marks? Are you aware of the PESTLE approach or the 7-5-3 technique of answer writing? If not, then its time you attended this webinar

    Sajal sir in the past 7 years has mentored over 400 students who went onto become UPSC toppers. Apart from this, his course SMASH Mains 2020 had a turnover of 80% interview recommended candidates.

    This is how the UPSC Toppers scored in test series before Sajal sir’s intervention —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta(AIR-42)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay-(AIR-65)- Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    They had tried everything but were not able to score high in the exams. From their approach to answering to the body of answers, they faced problems. They faced problems with things like putting proper headings, how to frame dimensions, introductions, conclusions, etc. They never even got the right feedback which could have helped them!

    And this is how they improved after learning the best answer writing practices from him —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta (AIR-42)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay (AIR -65) – Answers After Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    If you wish to learn and unlearn certain reading and writing habits, attending this webinar is the first step in the right direction.

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    What will you learn in this webinar?

    Fundamental mistakes in answer writing that can be avoided?

    How to understand the meaning behind a complex indirect question?

    How to use the PESTLE approach to answer certain type of questions?

    How to extract information read into Pros and Cons?

    How to finish an answer in seven minutes?

    How to think and write an answer simultaneously?

    How to write an innovative answer which can get you an extra 1 mark?

    Few thumb rules of answer writing with examples.

    Towards the end of the session, Sajal sir will hold a Q&A session for all aspirants to share their doubts and get answers from him.

    Why UPSC toppers are convinced about Sajal Sir’s Mentorship?

    Read other answers over here.

    Webinar Details

    Anyone who is going to attend UPSC mains now or 2022 UPSC Aspirants, will gain valuable insights from this webinar. Register now for an invite. And, keep the date saved in your calendars!

    Date: 7 November 2021

    Time: 3 P.M

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

  • 4th November 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    Topics for Today’s questions:

    GS-1    Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.

    GS-2   Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections.

    GS-3    Government Budgeting.

    GS-4    Case Studies

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 The reactionary policies of Lord Lytton and the liberal policies of his successor Lord Rippon acted as catalyst in the formation of the Indian National Congress. Discuss. (15 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 Discuss the need to strengthen the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to tackle the problems faced by the Scheduled Castes in India. (10 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 Taxation is not just a vehicle for raising state revenue but is also a critical instrument for economic and political development. Discuss. (10 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 You are posted as Superintendent of Police in a district. A case has come up in which more than 30 girls were allegedly raped and sexually exploited at the city shelter home run by an NGO. The scandal came to light when media flagged complaints of sexual abuse of inmates of the city shelter home. A nexus of police, politicians, administration and criminals have been allegedly responsible for the racket going on for the last few years. In light of this, a lot of protests have erupted across the city. While, on one hand, media glare has meant that people are demanding swift action, you have been asked to go slow in investigating the case by top officers in your department. Elections in the state are due in a few months, so it has become a politically sensitive issue. You are also under immense political pressure from the ruling party to not take strict action and make compromises to cover up the case. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the issues involved in the case. (b) What are the options available to you? Which of these options will you choose? Justify your stand with logical arguments. (20 Marks)

     

    HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

    1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

    2. 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.

    3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

    4.  Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.

    5. Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.

    6. If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th  October is uploaded on 11th October then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis

    7. If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th October is uploaded on 13th October, then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.

    8. 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*. 

    For the philosophy of AWE and payment: 

    CLICK HERE To join Daily AWE

  • 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now, Limited Seats Available

    20 Best Practices of Answer Writing for Mains|| Free Webinar By Sajal Sir|| 2017 GS Topper and mentor of 400 UPSC Toppers|| Register Now, Limited Seats Available

    book your seat here for free webinar by sajal sir

    Now that UPSC CSE prelims results are out, you would have started answer writing practice for mains. Keep in mind that answering for mains is not like answering your university papers. Over here, examiners expect pointers, examples, flowcharts, mind maps, diagrams than long paragraphs. Given the time and word limit, it’s better not to beat around the bush while answering.

    Open to All, Free Webinar on 20 Best Practices of Answer Writing

    Sajal sir will share his experiences of scoring 120+ in all the UPSC 2017 GS papers through a webinar. This webinar about the new age formula to ace UPSC Mains is absolutely free for all to attend.

    For a better understanding on the format of the webinar, here’s Sajal sir’s explanation on how to approach a sample question.

    It is commented that Electoral bonds instead of cleansing India’s electoral system distort India’s democracy. Do you agree? Critically analyse.

    Sajal Sir Suggests: Understand the key demand of the question. Don’t get swayed by only seeing the theme of the question. Question is not about electoral bonds only. Many aspirants write everything they know about electoral bonds. You need to first mention how it will cleanse India’s electoral system. After that, link it with democracy. How it violates key features of democracy like transparency, accountability and level playing field. Writing only Pros and Cons will not fetch you marks. 

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    Why you should Attend Sajal Sir’s Webinar?

    Do you know that toppers use certain techniques of answer-writing to score higher marks? Are you aware of the PESTLE approach or the 7-5-3 technique of answer writing? If not, then its time you attended this webinar

    Sajal sir in the past 7 years has mentored over 400 students who went onto become UPSC toppers. Apart from this, his course SMASH Mains 2020 had a turnover of 80% interview recommended candidates.

    This is how the UPSC Toppers scored in test series before Sajal sir’s intervention —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta(AIR-42)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay-(AIR-65)- Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers Before Feedback From CD

    They had tried everything but were not able to score high in the exams. From their approach to answering to the body of answers, they faced problems. They faced problems with things like putting proper headings, how to frame dimensions, introductions, conclusions, etc. They never even got the right feedback which could have helped them!

    And this is how they improved after learning the best answer writing practices from him —

    Karishma-Nair(AIR-14)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pooja-Gupta (AIR-42)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Pranav-Vijay (AIR -65) – Answers After Feedback From CD

    Lakshay-Kumar-(AIR -132)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    Ponmani-Nehru(AIR-148)-Answers After Feedback From CD

    If you wish to learn and unlearn certain reading and writing habits, attending this webinar is the first step in the right direction.

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

    What will you learn in this webinar?

    Fundamental mistakes in answer writing that can be avoided?

    How to understand the meaning behind a complex indirect question?

    How to use the PESTLE approach to answer certain type of questions?

    How to extract information read into Pros and Cons?

    How to finish an answer in seven minutes?

    How to think and write an answer simultaneously?

    How to write an innovative answer which can get you an extra 1 mark?

    Few thumb rules of answer writing with examples.

    Towards the end of the session, Sajal sir will hold a Q&A session for all aspirants to share their doubts and get answers from him.

    Why UPSC toppers are convinced about Sajal Sir’s Mentorship?

    Read other answers over here.

    Webinar Details

    Anyone who is going to attend UPSC mains now or 2022 UPSC Aspirants, will gain valuable insights from this webinar. Register now for an invite. And, keep the date saved in your calendars!

    Date: 7 November 2021

    Time: 3 P.M

    BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE FOR FREE WEBINAR BY SAJAL SIR

  • 3rd November 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

    Topics for Today’s questions:

    GS-1    Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of art forms, literature and architecture from ancient to modern times.

    GS-2    Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

    GS-3    Government Budgeting.

    GS-4    Human Values – Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values.

    Questions:

    Question 1)

     

    Q.1 Hampi is aptly called ‘the city carved in stone’. Elucidate the architectural and historical significance of this site. (10 Marks)

     

    Question 2)

    Q.2 Strategic partnerships capable of re-shaping the international global order cannot be based simply on a negative agenda. In the context of this, examine the need for a reckoning with how interrelated climate and trade are to securing U.S.-India leadership globally, and how their strategic efforts can flounder without a sincere commitment to a robust bilateral agenda on both fronts. (10 Marks)

    Question 3)

    Q.3 Policy differences between parties and coalitions arouse heated debates. But relatively scant attention is paid to whether the stated policy or enacted law — of any persuasion — delivered the intended outcomes/results. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the annual budget modalities followed by the Union and state governments. In light of this, examine the issues with the budget modalities. (10 Marks)

    Question 4)  

    Q.4 What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard. (10 Marks)

     

    HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

    1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

    2. 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.

    3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

    4.  Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.

    5. Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.

    6. If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th  October is uploaded on 11th October then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis

    7. If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th October is uploaded on 13th October, then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.

    8. 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*. 

    For the philosophy of AWE and payment: 

    CLICK HERE To join Daily AWE