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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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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Hitting the fish’s eye, and winning over the Mains hurdle.
Where is the fish’s eye?- an exact understanding of what’s been asked and answering to the point and not beating around the bush!
Where do you miss the war of the Mains Exam?
Not getting the essence of the question.
Getting confused with the directives used in the question
Whether to write in points or in paragraph
How to structure the answer in the best possible way
Diagram- where, how, and why?
Making yourself presentable even in your absence
Intro and Conclusion- how to gain mastery in this
These are the most probable questions which almost every UPSC aspirant has in her/his mind, especially regarding the Mains paper. And believe me, it’s not so easy! But then, it’s not impossible also 🙂
Then what NEXT? How to break this Chakravyuha!!!
Not much… we only need some faith in yourself and Civilsdaily and a lot of practice.
“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of Reading”
How Civils Daily Mains essential Program is going to solve your dilemmas???
1. Evidence-based question Framing- keeping in mind the wheel of UPSC
Question Formulation
Q). How is the Law Commission of India Constituted and what are its mandates? Analyze the role of the Law Commission in legal reforms in India. (CIVILS DAILY)
Why this question?
A similar question has been asked by UPSC in 2018 regarding Finance Commission i.e.“How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.”
Question Formulation
Our questions will now specifically state the following
Whether they are straightforward or thought-provoking/analytical.
Whether they have subparts.
Why this question – similar previous year questions, the importance of the theme, etc.
CD Innovation – Rather than the regular uninspiring questions, we have gone the extra mile and crafted unique, intellectually-stimulating questions. These will reward analytical ability and critical thinking.
Example:
(Q.) Intra-party democracy is indispensable for substantive democracy in India. Comment
2. Structured answers with holistic explanation
Model Answers
For ‘thought-provoking/analytical’ type of questions, we’ll provide the best way to approach them.
Alternate introductions
Sub-headings and categorization to enhance readability and answer structure.
OTB – Out of the box points for additional marks- with colour coding
(a.) Use of Question appropriate subheadings- to bring clarity in your thoughts
Sample from our test series:
Q.) What do you understand by price deficiency payment? Can it be a solution to end farmers’ woes in India? Critically Examine. (10 marks)
What is Price Deficiency Payment system?
Woes of Farmers
How can PDP Solve these woes
Challenges in front of PDP
Balanced Other reforms needed along with PDP to end the farmer’s woes
(b.) Continuous flow- so as to bring newness and avoid fragmentation
Taking a cue from the same Question we used in the second part:
How Farmers Will Be Benefited By PDPS:
MSP – The MSP system has many flaws in execution which include:
limited geographical coverage.
Better Cropping Pattern: The PDP system may be more effective than MSPs at ensuring that cropping patterns in India respond to consumer needs.
The price deficiency system may incentivize farmers to diversify beyond the conventional cereals.
Bypassing the need of storage facilities:
It will help curb food grain losses due to lack of adequate storage,
(Q.) What is the importance of Green Finance? So far, how has India performed in terms of Green Finance?
(e.) Colour coding
RED COLOUR TEXT– THESE POINTS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE. ABSENCE OF THESE MEANS THAT YOU WILL GET BELOW AVERAGE MARKS
GREEN COLOUR TEXT: THESE ARE VALUE ADDED/INNOVATIVE POINTS, WHICH MAY FETCH YOU MORE MARKS IF USED.
Example of Green colour point:
(Q.) Despite its environmental costs, coal is expected to retain its important position in India’s energy mix.
In this answer majority of candidates will mention how coal is abundant in India, how Renewable energy infrastructure is not yet developed enough to meet our energy needs.
However, a Green colour point here will be
How the people of Chota Nagpur region are dependent on coal and their job opportunities will take a hit if we stop using coal. This could further worsen the Naxalite problem in that region. You have added an internal security angle in a geography Question. This is what we mean by an innovative point.
Example of a red color point
Importance of Green Finance
Ecology savior: The environmental benefits include, for example, reductions in air, water and land pollution, reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improvedenergy efficiency while utilizing existing natural resources, as well as mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and their co-benefits.
Green finance involves the effective management of environmental risks across the financial system.
(f.) Different styles of answering so as to reduce monotonicity
Read the Question carefully and in your mind, divide the Question into sub-parts and all of these sub-parts need to be addressed in a structured way.
3 ways(types) to start your introduction:
1 st way is the Context: A question asked on lateral entry.
you can write little context to it like recently the govt has introduced lateral entry for the post of Joint secretary. You can always start with the context
2nd-way definition based: A question asked on do you think competitive federalism is working in India?
In this defining what is competitive federalism in the introduction part and after defining you can come to the main body that is it working or not and the solution. You can start by defining the concept.
3rd way is the Background based/Historical background: There is a question on all India judicial services.
you can start with its background that it was first recommended by law commission 1950s and after that other commissions had recommended this. So you can start with the history of the topic.
3. Experts to evaluate your weaknesses- who have already written Interviews and scored outstanding marks in GS papers
Answer-copy evaluation in the industry has become stagnant. The focus is restricted to superficial, memory-based lapses rather than on analytical excellence and cross-domain inter-linkages.
Our stress will be on the following –
Superior introduction and conclusion.
Usage of subject-specific vocabulary.
Question comprehension: Answer alignment, Question Directive, Breaking down of the Questions into parts.
Articulation proficiency.
Substantiating evidence like Government and International Reports and Indices.
Prominent and contemporary examples.
Presentation: Use of Flowcharts, Tables, Graphs, Data, etc
4. Habitat chat group- in touch with mentors
But why to chat?
Because a single mentor cannot give a 360-degree view for all subjects
Subject wise division of group
Current Affairs based discussion- to provide you the idea of upcoming Questions
Inter-linkages of Paper 1, 2,3 and 4
Resolving Preparation related queries
Group learning
CD Habitat is where everything comes together learning, doubt clearing, notes, references, mentors, and a focussed community. You’re going to learn and discuss like never before. How will your queries be resolved? The moment you have a query, you post it in the group.
5. Video discussion after every test – to give a humanistic touch to your queries and bringing a new at every point
Together we can and together we will. We are here to become Guru Dronacharya. You must be ready to become ARJUN- The Warrior.
This is what our students have to say..
Kamya Misra, Mains Test series, UPSC 2018Kunal Aggarwal, Mains Test Series, UPSC 2018Read the full review here
UPSC CSE 2019 Interviews are set to start from 20th July 2020 to 30th July 2020. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you restart your interview preparation as soon as possible.
Civilsdaily is always at the forefront when it comes to ensuring that your prep is rapid, focused, and effective. Thus, we have resumed our highly praised ‘Interview Guidance Program (IGP) – Transcend 2019-20’. Over 80 interviews have already been conducted. Register yourself now.
(Submit your DAF 1 and DAF 2 at hello@civilsdaily.com)
Civilsdaily’s IGP TRANSCEND 2019-20 students can vouch for the most comprehensive and holistic interview preparation. Click here to know what students have to say about Transcend 2019-20
We help make you understand how the panel at UPSC thinks, what they would expect from you (as per your DAF), and how to gear your preparation towards the 200+ marks target.
Our trailblazing questioning techniques (like rapid-fire round, word formation, sentence formation, extempore, etc.) reveal every minute, but significant, aspects of your personality.
Without plugging the gaps in these aspects, your selection can get compromised. The mock ends with very comprehensive and workable feedback with ample time given to the student to discuss all her doubts. This is disruptive innovation at its finest!
You need to go beyond the regular to attain your full potential. You need to choose TRANSCEND to transcend yourself.
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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DISCUSSION, ANSWER WRITING, STRATEGY AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
The title doesn’t confirm any actual historical event, as all the three great thinkers belong to different times & spaces altogether. But it did happen in the Civilsdaily’s Habitat universe. Interlinking of different topics/ideas/thinkers is the demand for any optional paper, and more so for PSIR.
We are here with yet another innovation. Not boasting okay! but we have actually re-invented learning in general and re-structured UPSC preparation in particular.
Preparing in the old, outdated manner you can’t be ready for the curveball in the mains exam. Modern problems require ‘postmodern’ solutions.
Are you ready for the curveball questions in the PSIR Mains exam?
It gets chaotic in the Mains when you are sitting there scratching your head thinking about what surprises the next question might hold for you. For that, you have to get chaotic now, turn it into constructive chaos, and channelize it.
What is our philosophy?
We have diminished, if not removed the barrier between teacher and student. Co-learning and co-creating knowledge is the need of the hour. The discourses, the vaad-vivaad on every topic, every theory and every issue pushes theboundaries of your thoughts. (It is required.)
Our approach to optionals and PSIR, in particular, is decentralized. Ideasflow from every direction. So you might encounter Jon Snow and Amit Shah having their ‘chai pe charcha’ while discussing Plato and Chanakya. Learning is about conversations, it is about stories that change you and your perception of reality – enter the matrix without the red pill if you may!
Headed by our experienced faculty this group has revolutionized PSIR optional preparation. You are going to ask doubts; learn and unlearn, and relearn; think and discuss like you never did before.
Every discussion is going to get neatly organized in separate threads. You are going to learn with a highly focussed community of diverse-minded aspirants.
A look at PSIR Optional group on Habitat.
Planned progression
Discussion and syllabus coverage is going to be planned not only for the day but also for a week, with dedicated days for revision, review, and restrategizing. It is going to ensure discipline and consistency.
Not all of you are at the same stage of preparation. Some are just beginning and some have covered the syllabus more than once. Your preparation and approach will also differ.
Modern solutions, they offer one size fits all solutions. We are way past that. Our approach is postmodern! It’s personalized and customized to your individual learning competencies, situation, attitude, and aptitude.
You are going to learn as per your learning competencies, we are just going to make it efficient.
Personalized questionsPersonalized targets
Answer writing and discussion
This is one of the most important offerings this group has to offer. Daily questions are shared, from previous year questions to topic-based questions. Answers to them are reviewed and discussed thoroughly. You don’t want to miss this session.
Answer writing and discussion
Notes and references
There are so many sources for PSIR. Wisdom lies in not only selecting the most appropriate sources but also in knowing what you can and should avoid. All the important readings, references, and materials are suggested and shared on a regular basis. Based on the reference material shared, important topics are pointed out and discussed.
At times it will become a philosophical circus (literally), but by the end of a session, you will feel your brain juices flowing like the cool mountain spring in a meadow.
You will be joining a focussed community of learners.
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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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.
For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join
We are delighted to launch Mains Essential Program 2021 for IAS 2021 exam. It is going to start from 21st June 2020.
Our flagship program, MEP 2021 is a personalized and Mentor guided comprehensive and intensive program for GS Mains papers.
22 Tests (14 Subject-wise + 8 Full syllabus Tests)
There is no doubt about Mains exam being the most important stage of the UPSC. It’s also becoming more and more unpredictable, analytical, and dynamic than ever before.
The focus in MEP 2021 will be on making students understand the requirement of Mains questions, its elements, utilizing information, and imparting answer writing skills for that.
Our previous year’s Mains tests have had an exceptional hit ratio in 2019 and 2018 UPSC Mains.
Why MEP 2021? (Our Philosophy)
1. Question Formulation
It happens under a team of experienced Civilsdaily’s faculty. Questions framed are from the most important UPSC relevant themes and papers are based on the latest pattern of UPSC.
Our questions specifically state:
Whether they are straightforward or thought-provoking/analytical.
Whether they have subparts.
Why this question – similar previous year questions, the importance of the theme, etc.
CD Innovation – Star marked questions We go the extra mile and craft unique, intellectually-stimulating questions. Marked with a star, these questions reward analytical ability and critical thinking.
2. One-to-One Discussion on every checked copy
We believe in personalized individual attention. This is the biggest reason why you should join our TS. Students can schedule a call within 2 days of receiving their checked copies.
A one-to-one discussion with Mentor will not only highlight your weaknesses but will also help in tracking your improvements over the subsequent tests. It will also ensure consistency, continuity, and progressive improvement.
3. Answer Checking
Our evaluation focusses on multiple dimensions and parameters like structure, flow, presentation, contextuality, relevance to question, analytical excellence, and cross-domain inter-linkages than simply on superficial, memory-based lapses.
More than just simply providing information, our model answers cover all the aspects of a question and provide enriching points to the student. They also include:
For ‘thought-provoking/analytical‘ type of questions, we’ll provide the best way to approach them.
Alternate introductions
Sub-headings and categorization to enhance readability and answer structure.
Colour coding for main arguments, reports, data, scholars, etc.
Every test is discussed thoroughly in the video lecture. An in-depth explanation of every question, demand from it, and the ways in which it could have been answered are discussed. Mentors will also be sharing answer writing strategies with students so that they can gain extra marks in Mains.
6. Civilsdaily’s Handholding
You’ll be assigned to a special group on Civilsdaily’s Habitat, it’s headed by Sajal Sir, Atul Sir, Ravi Sir and rankers like Dr. Vipin Garg (AIR 20), Swapnil Pawar (AIR 525) and others.
Habitat is where everything comes together learning, doubt clearing, notes, references, mentor’s support, and a focussed community. You’re going to learn and discuss like never before.
How will your queries be resolved?
The moment you have a query, you post it in the group. At 11 PM, 3 AM, doesn’t matter. No need to schedule a call, or drop an email. Just drop a chat. Once our team is up, it will be resolved.
More often than not, your peers will take part in your doubt discussions adding a lot of value.
Besides doubts, what else is there on Habitat?
#DDS sessions – We have dedicated sessions every day to resolve doubts in real-time. Never keep a doubt to yourself.
An ecosystem for co-learning and active learning.
A highly motivated community to bring flexibility and consistency to your preparation.
That’s not all, we’ve Daily news analysis and Op-ed discussion sessions on Habitat. Other activities like revisions, quizzes, test discussion, CSAT, etc. are also planned.
Civilsdaily’s Habitat – Desktop and Mobile view
7. Value-added material
Current affairs magazines – Civilsdaily’s Magazines are the best in terms of comprehensive coverage, superb design, and high readability. Get them here.
Listicles and other relevant study material – Supplementary content provided will be helpful in covering multiple related questions.
Program inclusion:
Tests (14 Subject-wise + 8 Full Syllabus) and Model Answers
Video Discussion
On phone One-to-One discussion of checked copy, with Mentor
Civilsdaily’s Handholding
Civilsdaily’s Habitat special group
Civilsdaily’s Magazines, Listicles, and other relevant study material
This is what our students have to say..
Kamya Misra, Mains Test series, UPSC 2018Kunal Aggarwal, Mains Test Series, UPSC 2018From Quora answer. (Read the full answer here)
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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