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  • UPSC Mains 2020 GS Paper 2 analysis and strategy for 2021 Mains by Sajal sir| Details of Smash Mains 2021

    UPSC by design is an exam that should take just one attempt to crack it. Any further attempt after that must be just to improve your rank. And to accomplish this feat you must perform extremely well in GS mains papers.

    Sajal sir here in this video will help you analyze the UPSC Mains 2020 GS paper 2, explain the changing trend and discuss the strategy for UPSC Mains 2021.

    He also talked about Smash Mains 2021 in the video. Below are the details of the program.

    Mains Program 2021: https://bit.ly/MEP_2021

    Samachar Manthan 2021: https://bit.ly/SM2021_NP

    About Smash Mains 2021

    Smash mains is a highly personalized and intensive handholding program for the crème-de-la-crème (veterans) amongst UPSC aspirants (the intake is 50 students).

    Note: The Entry Restricted to those who have given mains in the past 2 years and have failed to score high marks.

    It’s a three-phased program under personalized guidance by Sajal sir. The focus is on identifying and highlighting the issues with your preparation (information / analysis / utilization). According to your strength and weaknesses, a tailor-made strategy is developed. And it is worked on under Sajal sir’s strict monitoring, aiming for incremental improvements every day, after every session with Sajal sir.

    Sajal sir’s marks in UPSC 2017 GS Mains paper were:

    • GS Paper 1 – 132
    • GS Paper 2 – 125
    • GS Paper 3 – 130

    It’s a three-phased program under personalized guidance by Sajal sir. The focus is on identifying and highlighting the issues with your preparation (information / analysis / utilization). According to your strength and weaknesses, a tailor-made strategy is developed. And it is worked on under Sajal sir’s strict monitoring, aiming for incremental improvements every day, after every session with Sajal sir.

    Program inclusion:

    1. One-to-One mentorship by Sajal sir.
    2. Mains Test Series
    3. Samachar Manthan – For holistic and comprehensive coverage of Current Affairs.
    4. Decimate Prelims Crash Course
    5. Prelims Full-Length Tests – To prepare you for prelims.
    6. Exclusive membership to Smash Mains group in Civilsdaily’s Habitat.

    The fact that you have been missing the cut-off with a small margin (repeatedly) tells that there are some fundamental issues with your approach. The answers to which you might or might not have. For bringing the change you have to work upon its execution as well. (Realization is not enough). And bringing that to fruition is not possible in isolation. Now onwards, it should be a guided process under a meticulously designed plan.

    It is all about redesigning the machinery which is unable to convert your knowledge and analysis into marks in Mains. And you know it – Fewer marks in mains, very low chances of seeing your name in the final list.

    What makes Smash Mains unique?

    Individual attention and approachability are the USPs of this program.

    Not putting Penguins among the Fowls – You already know how to write an average answer (you’re missing it by a few marks actually). You want to know how to increase your score from 90 to 110-115. The approach followed by other institutes in their Test series is the same for a veteran and a complete newbie and here lies the problem. Without personalized one-to-one interaction with someone like Sajal sir (who has scored these awesome marks), it will be difficult for you to rectify these minute yet very important shortcomings.

    Evaluation is a strength of this program and we put it on a high priority. Sajal sir himself is involved in the process, unlike other institutes where evaluation is outsourced to those who themselves might not have appeared for mains (It’s bizarre). It shouldn’t be based on ‘model answers’ as there are 3-4 ways of approaching an answer. Only a seasoned player will be able to go beyond these model answers and be able to appreciate your approach (If it’s innovative) even if it differs from the model answers provided.

    Test copies get checked in a time-bound manner. The questions, answers and material provided are of the highest quality.

    Always on time and insightful discussions end with a reality check and motivation to perform better in the next test.

    Emphasis on execution and utilization of knowledge – Mains is not only about knowledge but the way you express the relevant knowledge in the most optimum manner.

    Sajal sir’s interventions are highly specific and not generalized. Sitting right in front of you he walks you through each and every question. Always there, he will not let you lose your focus.

    We deliver what we promise.

    Progression of the program:

    Phase 1: Identifying the fundamental flaws in your Answers. Working on them with Sajal sir.

    Phase 2: Prelims- This is the first hurdle. Decimate Prelims course will be provided here. We’ll work on strategy and the way to attempt a prelims paper here.

    Phase 3: After Prelims- Mains Test series each followed by one-to-one detailed and in-depth interaction with Sajal sir. Final refinements are done in this phase. Value addition material, as well as pointers, will be provided here.

    What you have to do?

    As it’s a limited intake program a sieving process has been put in place by us. Please do the following:
    1. Send your last Mains scorecard to sajal@civilsdaily.com .
    2. We’ll send you one Civilsdaily’s GS Mains test, write it, submit it. It’ll be followed by evaluation and an on-call discussion with Sajal sir.
    3. Or send your already attempted and evaluated test copies (at least 3) to sajal@civilsdaily.com

    What our students have to say about Smash Mains?

    Read this answer here. Other answers here

  • 27th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 1st February

    GS-1  Role of women and women’s organization.

    GS-4 Attitude.

    Question 1)

    Analyse the rise of social media as a consequence of lacunae in the traditional Indian society. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    Over the last few years, there has been increasing evidence of the government and external partners working together on complex policy problems. In light of this, examine the advantages of a partnership with the private sector for governance. Also, explain the meaning of thought partnership and its implications for policymaking. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    Despite growing levels of agriculture credit, small farmers still lack access to it. What are the reasons for it. Suggest the measures to deal with the issue. 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    Discuss the ethical aspects involved in regulation of betting and gambling. 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed in a week, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. If Parth Sir’s tag is available then tag him.

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  • UPSC notification coming soon. Are you preparing in the right direction? | Fill Samanvaya for (Free) 1-to-1 mentorship session

    UPSC notification coming soon. Are you preparing in the right direction? | Fill Samanvaya for (Free) 1-to-1 mentorship session

    January is almost over and UPSC Notification will be out soon, and after that, it would be a time for action only. Now is the time to think and plan. Is your UPSC IAS preparation in the right direction?

    Discuss it with senior IAS mentor: Fill Samanvaya form and schedule a free session for IAS 2021 and IAS 2022.


    Doesn’t matter if it’s your first attempt or you’ve taken attempts before, you might be facing difficulty in answer questions like these:

    What’s the best strategy for IAS 2021 and 2022 exam? How to start? Where do I need to make changes? What does UPSC expect? Best sources for static and current affairs? How to link? When to start answer writing/ pre-test series? How to plan a daily schedule and then follow it? etc.

    IAS preparation is not just about memorizing and information gathering. Now is the time to get answers to these questions.

    More than 10.5 lakh applied, but only 796 are going to clear UPSC IAS 2020. It is going to be much more challenging in 2021 and 2022.

    We’ve had a discussion with 1800 aspirants who failed in Prelims 2020. Many had taken multiple attempts before that.

    Lack of direction, no guidance, inability to make required necessary changes in their preparation, and an absence of a well-defined strategy were issues common to all. (What issues are you facing? tell us)

    How to prepare for upsc 2021? Strategy for upsc 2021?
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    Abhishek has benefited from Civilsdaily’s approach, so did 70+ candidates who cleared UPSC IAS 2019

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    Prelims 2020 in many ways was a watershed moment for IAS aspirants. It has highlighted the changing nature of UPSC and to be successful you need to adapt to the expectations of UPSC and adopt a new approach.

    For 2021 aspirants, your preparation should be highly outcome-oriented (enabling you to fetch more marks). Every action of yours must be very objectively defined, every step as a part of your strategy. Whatever you are learning must be utilizable in the exam (both pre and mains). Your preparation should have an element of measurability.

    Moreover, you need to balance both Prelims and Mains on one hand and current-static-optional on the other. Fill Samanvaya form to know how it should be done.

    It’s about how ‘you’ should be doing it instead of how someone else did it. That is the ‘elephant in the room’.

    All this stands true for 2022 aspirants as well. This is the right time to start preparation.

    Fill Samanvaya form given at the bottom of this post.

    Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS exam and the most important being understanding the expectations of UPSC and according to that planning and strategizing; other being, Learning – Knowledge and information; Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc.; Executing and utilizing information; and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap. Get these in order before you start for IAS 2021/22.

    But how to do that? Read below how our three-tiered mentoring will help.

    Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Click here and fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021/22

    Integrate them in your preparation. We’ll tell you how to do it

    This is where our 3 tier mentoring comes in:

    1. First step starts with this Samanvaya call: Once you fill in the form, our senior mentors will have a 1-to-1 detailed discussion (on-call) with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, current strategies, and create a step by step plan for next week, next month and so on.

    2. You are given access to our invite-only chat platform, Habitat where you can connect with mentors, ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.

    How to prepare for upsc 2021? Strategy for upsc 2021?
Answer writing for 2020
    Daily target monitoring.

    3. The third and the most personalized tier is the dedicated 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2021/2022 journey.

    Daily target monitoring on Habitat

    (Civilsdaily’s mentor will call you within 24 hours.)


    Who are you?

    1. Working Junta? If you are preparing for IAS 2021/2022 and working simultaneously, we can help you strategize and decipher the IAS exam and design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule.
    2. First-time prep? If you are in the last year of college or thinking of dropping a year and preparing for IAS 2021/2022 full time, we’ll help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy.
    3. Have appeared before? and weren’t successful. We’ll help you identify your mistakes, rectify them for the necessary course correction. Let this be your final and successful attempt.

    You just have to take 5 minutes out and fill this form: Samanvaya For IAS 2021/2022

    Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021 and IAS 2022. Once done, we will call you within 24 hours or so.

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    Fill up the following details in Samanvaya form given below to schedule a free one-on-one mentorship session with senior mentors from Civilsdaily. We’ll call you within 24 hours.

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  • 25th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 27th January

    GS-1  Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 

    GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration.

    Question 1)

    Assess the role of Indian Civil Services in facilitating and furthering the British Rule in India. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    How Socio-Economic and Caste Census is different from the Census? How linking and syncing of these data with other databases could help in the governance? 10 marks

    Question 3)

    As per the OECD methodology, net support provided by Indian government to its farmers is negative for the year 2019. However, India’s expenditure on agriculture is consistently rising. What explains this conundrum? What are the concerns for India in the price support method of OECD? 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    What is the objective of the Right to Information Act? Evaluate the ethics underlying the provisions of this Act. 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed in a week, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. If Parth Sir’s tag is available then tag him.

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  • (LIVE NOW) 2nd Decimate Prelims Open(Free) Test 2021| Attempt and join Habitat discussion – Links inside.

    (LIVE NOW) 2nd Decimate Prelims Open(Free) Test 2021| Attempt and join Habitat discussion – Links inside.

    The second Decimate Prelims Open(free) Test 2021 will live now.

    There is no better way to assess your preparation than by writing a test. Do it now and join us for the discussion on Habitat. (links below)

    To help you understand your current preparation level before the start of our DECIMATE PRELIMS 2021 program three Free prelims tests were scheduled on 17th Jan, 24th Jan, and 31st Jan 2021.

    How to give the test?

    After registering for the test follow these steps:

    You’ll also receive links in your email inbox.

    Other details:

    1. Price- FREE
    2. These are full-length tests- 100 questions, 2hrs
    3. Mode- Online, in English

    What to do after enrolling in the test?

    If you haven’t attempted the first test yet, attempt it. Take some rest. Test solutions and explanations will be emailed to you as soon as you submit the test. Check your All India Ranking. 

    Quickly go through the solutions. Join us on this (click) Habitat group for the discussions and for doubts. We’ll discuss on how to proceed from there.

    3rd Free Decimate Prelims Open Test will be held on 31st Jan 2021. Register for free below.

    Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

    What is Decimate Prelims 2021?

    Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.

    We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.

    UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation

    Decimate Prelims 2021 progression – 3 Phases

    Decimate Prelims 2021 IAS PRelims 2021

    Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

  • (Reminder) Free test- 2nd Decimate Prelims Open Test (Tomorrow)| Attempt here – Links inside.

    (Reminder) Free test- 2nd Decimate Prelims Open Test (Tomorrow)| Attempt here – Links inside.

    The second Decimate Prelims Open(free) Test 2021 will be live tomorrow. – 24th Jan.

    To help you understand your current preparation level before the start of our DECIMATE PRELIMS 2021 program three Free prelims tests were scheduled on 17th Jan, 24th Jan, and 31st Jan 2021.

    How to give the test?

    After registering for the test follow these steps:

    You’ll also receive links in your email inbox.

    Other details:

    1. Price- FREE
    2. These are full-length tests- 100 questions, 2hrs
    3. Mode- Online, in English

    What to do after enrolling in the test?

    If you hvaent attempted the first test yet, attempt it. Take some rest. Test solutions and explanations will be emailed to you as soon as you submit the test. Check your All India Ranking. 

    Quickly go through the solutions. Join us on this (click) Habitat group for the discussions and for doubts. We’ll discuss on how to proceed from there.

    3rd Free Decimate Prelims Open Test will be held on 31st Jan 2021. Register for free below.

    Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

    What is Decimate Prelims 2021?

    Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.

    We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.

    UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation

    Decimate Prelims 2021 progression – 3 Phases

    Decimate Prelims 2021 IAS PRelims 2021

    Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

  • IAS Prelims Free test- 2nd Decimate Prelims Open Test (Tomorrow)| Attempt here – Links inside.

    The second Decimate Prelims Open(free) Test 2021 will be live tomorrow. – 24th Jan.

    To help you understand your current preparation level before the start of our DECIMATE PRELIMS 2021 program three Free prelims tests were scheduled on 17th Jan, 24th Jan, and 31st Jan 2021.

    How to give the test?

    After registering for the test follow these steps:

    You’ll also receive links in your email inbox.

    Other details:

    1. Price- FREE
    2. These are full-length tests- 100 questions, 2hrs
    3. Mode- Online, in English

    What to do after enrolling in the test?

    If you hvaent attempted the first test yet, attempt it. Take some rest. Test solutions and explanations will be emailed to you as soon as you submit the test. Check your All India Ranking. 

    Quickly go through the solutions. Join us on this (click) Habitat group for the discussions and for doubts. We’ll discuss on how to proceed from there.

    3rd Free Decimate Prelims Open Test will be held on 31st Jan 2021. Register for free below.

    Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

    What is Decimate Prelims 2021?

    Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.

    We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.

    UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation

    Decimate Prelims 2021 progression – 3 Phases

    Decimate Prelims 2021 IAS PRelims 2021

    Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

  • Economics for IAS pre 2021: Strategy and Trend Analysis | Free Decimate Prelims Open Test (Link inside)

    Economics for UPSC IAS prelims is a tricky affair for many aspirants. The breadth and complexity of topics keeps them doubtful and confused about the approach to be followed to cover the syllabus.

    Watch Sajal sir provide his insights on the Economics syllabus and trend analysis of Economics PYQs in IAS Prelims exam. He has also discussed the approach you should be following for IAS prelims 2021 exam.

    Sajal sir will be taking up the module of Economics in Decimate Prelims 2021 program (crash course for IAS pre 2021). You can discuss and connect with him on Habitat as well.


    Reminder- 2nd IAS prelims Free test

    2nd Free Decimate Prelims Open Test will be held on 24th Jan 2021. Register for free below.

    Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

    What is Decimate Prelims 2021?

    Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.

    We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.

    UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation

    Decimate Prelims 2021 progression – 3 Phases

    Decimate Prelims 2021 IAS PRelims 2021

    Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

  • (Live session) Essay writing for UPSC IAS exam: Unravel the mystery with Ajay Verma| Join us at 8 pm today (link inside)

    Essay writing is an art as well as a skill that must be learned and practiced. But for most of the aspirants, it is a bane of their lives.

    Since it’s the right time to start focussing on Essay writing (and not postpone it after prelims) Ajay Verma sir will be live with you for an interactive session on Essay writing where he will be unraveling the mystery of UPSC IAS Essays.

    Time and Date: 8 pm, 22 Jan. Click on the video and set a reminder. Join free Essay Writing group on Habitat (click)

    https://youtu.be/ieXWF4yKico

    Another reminder, the 2nd Free Decimate Prelims Open Test will be held on 24th Jan 2021. Click below to register for free.

  • 22nd January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 25th January

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

    GS-4 Case Studies.

    Question 1)

    Discuss the key features and significance of folk dance of North Eastern India. 10 marks

    Question 2)

    With a view to the contentious issue of delay in the carrying out the death penalty, do you think that India should abolish the death penalty? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

    Question 3)

    Digital corporations can operate in a market without a physical presence. The current basis for taxing in a particular jurisdiction is a notion of a fixed place of business. In light of this, examine the challenges in taxing the digital companies and how India is dealing with such a challenge? 10 marks

    Question 4)  

    Explain tolerance and compassion in Indian context. How effectively can tolerance and compassion be used by the respective authority in the process of decision making in public administration? 10 marks

    Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

    *In case your answer is not reviewed in a week, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. If Parth Sir’s tag is available then tag him.

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