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  • Samachar Manthan is a kickass course and a sure shot path to clearing all stages of the exam.

    Hear from our students –

    Praises on Lecture 2 which was made public

    Here is the lecture –


    Praises on Lecture 1

    The Samachar Manthan is a holistic program covering all the facets of the prelims and mains. Don’t wait! Get enrolled!

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  • Prelims Result – Names of qualified candidates

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released roll number wise names of candidates who have cleared the UPSC preliminary examination 2019.

    This year 11,845 candidates have cleared UPSC civil services prelims examination. Candidates can check the roll number wise name of qualified candidates in the civil services prelims 2019 examination here, or at the bottom of the story.

    Candidates who have passed the preliminary exam have qualified for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination. They will have to apply online again in a new form (Detailed Application Form ) provided to them. They should fill up the Detailed Application Form (DAF) online and submit the same online.

    We at Civilsdaily are committed to helping you in the process of figuring out your learning personalities and creating the best time table and suggesting most relevant strategies for your IAS Prep. Please take 5 minutes to fill up this Samanvaya Form. We will arrange a mentor call for you once this is done.

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  • Mains Essential Program – Answer Booklet Cover Page Updated

    Dear Students,

    UPSC happens to be very dynamic and immensely competitive. There was a time when simply completing the paper would guarantee you a rank. Today, the case is very different.

    If your answers are not innovative and are not standing out, then your chances decrease drastically. This change has inspired a change in the methodology of grading.

    Our Mains Test series will now be grading you on the following  –

    1. Question Comprehension

    You should be spending more time trying to address the demand of the question. Not beating around the bush, talking generically and on the theme. Addressing question directives like discuss, comment, critically analyze, etc.

    2. Structure

    Introduction, conclusion competencies.

    Most important – Sub-heading! How you define the sub-headings determines the organization of your thought.

    Ensure points for different sections are not intermingled, the flow of answer is maintained.

    3. Content

    Source Matter, Knowledge, Innovation

    Did you quote reports, numbers, important personalities?

    Did you present a comparative analysis?

    Did you demonstrate an ability to forge links in an interdisciplinary manner?

    Observational Skills? Some hard-hitting examples?

    All this will help your answer stand out.

    4. Presentation

    Figures, diagrams, flow charts.

    Handwriting – We are placing a low priority on this. But students with a good one definitely have an edge.

    5. Language and Expression

    How precise are you in your expressions? Can you simplify things and present them? Can you use technical terms relevant to the subject? Do you sound judgemental, biased? Do you have a balanced view?

    The cover page can be found here – MEP

     

    How are we able to do this ?

    Our Team ! our awesome Team ! Team members have to provide exceptional feedback, need to push their own boundaries to think our a certain answer can be made better. Hence we only hire the best, most experienced of the lot.

     

    More details about our Mains Program Here –

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/mains-ts/

  • Last day to Join Economic Survey and Budget 2019 | Advanced Program: First Lecture on 15th July

    Course Starts on 15th July

    Economic Survey and Budget 2019 | Advanced Program- Rs. 2000 + taxes Click2Join

    This course is designed to go beyond the text and take you through the nuances of the Economic Survey and Budget.

    Importance of Economic Survey and Budget

    Economic Survey and Budget are the 2 most important documents that you will go through in your exam preparation.

    • Economic Survey discusses all the major government initiatives with the explanation.
    • If we go by the trend, every year around 20 questions in prelims and 7-8 questions in mains are directly related to the Economic Survey and Budget.
    • Questions in prelims paper stress on important phrases, key analysis, technical terms, and data. Hence they have to be thoroughly studied.
    • Almost mandatory to imbibe actual phrases used in Economic Survey to frame answers for Main Examination. for example, if a Question is asked on Banking sector problems in the mains exam, you can always quote the 4R recommendations of the 2016th economic survey.
    • Adding the important and relevant facts and figures significantly enhance your marks in General Studies Paper-III.
    • Deep knowledge of the current policies and programs of the government also help an aspirant to write meaningful Essays in UPSC Civil Services Main Examination. For example, Wiping every tear from every eye “Twin balance sheet problem”, “translating potential into actuality” “ Chakravuyh challenge”, Middle-income trap, etc.
    • According to the new trend economy and the environment is going hand in hand. So questions can come from that perspective also.
    • Many statistics and schemes are asked in CAPF, State psc, bank and SSC exams.

    What we are offering 

    1. 20 hours of Video Lectures Explaining the crux of each chapter in simple and layman language appropriate from an exam point of view. Highlighting the importance of each chapter wrt to prelims examination, mains examination, and interview exam.
    2. Correlate economic survey and budget observations and recommendations with static mains syllabus, for example, last year Economic survey has observed that still Indian families have a preference for Male children, now this chapter could be important for three topics of GS paper 1 which are society of India, Population and related studies and Women and women Organization. This year survey has discussed Nudge theory of behaviour economics to change the mindset of people to spur economic development. The theory is linked to various government initiatives like Swatch Bharat, DBT, Give it up scheme etc.
    3. Special focus on important terms used in the survey like PARA, Chakruvyuh challenge, reverse helicopter, etc. Last year the economic survey has used a term called stigmatized capitalism. Idea is to explain the complex terms with the help of more relatable real-life examples.
    4. Would cover important topics from last 2-3 years economic survey for a precise understanding of this year’s survey
    5. Telegram group for students joining the program where they can discuss any doubts with the respective faculty.
    6. Short and crisp Summary of Economic Survey booklet and
    7. 1 full-length prelims test on economic survey and budget
    8. Handout of 20 probable mains questions with model answers

    What will students gain

    • De-jargonize the documents. Making it easy for students to read the bulky document and precisely point out the important points.
    • Not miss anything important. Specially non-economics students risk
    • Ensure all conceptual details are covered.

    Core faculty

    The session is being conducted by our stellar faculty – Himanshu Arora Sir

    About Himanshu Arora Sir

    Himanshu sir has a wide experience in the field of both academics and policy-making. He has earlier taught Economics at both under-graduate and Postgraduate level in Delhi University. Currently, he is working at the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. He also writes columns regularly in prestigious newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express and Millennium post.

    Here are some of his published articles

    https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/strengthening-indias-economic-fundamental-may-be-the-best-route-to-enhance-its-influence-as-a-strong-economy/1555087/

    https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/us-sanctions-have-rarely-worked/article27119264.ece 

    Sample lectures:

    Lecture 1

    Lecture 2

    Lecture 3

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  • 15th July 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Students are advised to post answers below in the main page itself. Kindly ensure that answer to each question is posted as a separate comment with the purchase ID provided by us.

    Reviews will be provided in a week for. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extend 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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    Question 1)

    Teesta River has become an important factor in India – Bangladesh relations. What are the hindrances in successful implementation of river water sharing agreement and what are its possible implications on India-Bangladesh relations? What could be the possible solutions?

    Question 2)

    What is Anti-Defection Law? There is a dire need to reform the law. Critically analyse.

    Question 3)

    USA-Iran’s rising conflits have implications for stability in Middle East as well as India. Suggest steps that can be taken by India to secure its interests.

    Question 4)

    You are a senior civil servant. One of your officer friend is hard working, completes her work on time but always demoralizes her subordinates by blaming them for one or the other thing. She keeps everyone on toes. Often she shouts in her office and want to just follow the blue book while working. She also insults junior officers if one fails to get the things done. Her only mantra to work is to “get the things done -whatever it takes.” Due to this bossy attitude your friend is not liked by the subordinates and because of her uneven relation with her team members; she fails to portray a good office culture. Most of the colleagues know about this case but no one wants to discuss it because of your proximity with that lady officer. However one day one close friend happens to be your colleague briefed about the problem subordinate officers are facing. Answer the following questions based on the above case. Bring merits and demerits related to each course of action and discuss the best option: (a) Directly talk to subordinate and assure about correcting the things in future. (b) Give responsibility to your friend who briefed you about this case. (c) Transfer the lady officer as this case may bring sorry figure for you also in future. (d) Request the lady officer not to do so as this may hamper their personal relations also. (e) Is there any better option available to correct the things other than what mentioned above?

     

  • Samachar Manthan Lecture Week 2(9-15th June): Part 1 (Eco, IR, and Governance)

    This is the Part 1 Lecture of our program Samachar Manthan Program.
    In this lecture, Sajal sir discusses key events which were in news between 9th-15th June.
    The second part of the lecture deals with Environment, Science & Tech and Internal Security.
    These topics are taken by our esteemed faculty Rakesh sir. The second part of the lecture will be uploaded shortly.

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  • Gear up for our Ethics Full length test this sunday |Mains Full-Length Test Series Program 2019 – 3 months | Write 12 tests | Reach your next level

    Click here to enroll.  | Click here for Time Table


    Dear Students,

     As an aspirant, we all wait for that imaginary moment when we are done with all the revision and have this tendency to delay answer writing.

    The bitter truth is that the moment when you are done with all your revision and ready for answer writing will never come. You should remember that the confidence of writing good answers comes only by writing more and more answers. Some things are best learnt by doing only and learn from your mistakes. Take swimming in this case. You will only learn when you are in a pool and not by watching tutorial videos or watching others swim.

    A test series gives you the opportunity to test yourself and also helps you in improving your writing.

    Our previous year FLTs have exceptional hit ratios. Go through the posts below to understand what we are talking about –

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9IzWNttV-4

    UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 1 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS

    UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 4 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS

     

    We are excited to launch our Mains Full-Length Test Series Program for 2019. As usual, we are incorporating a lot of feedback and bringing a better offering.

    Here are questions from Fourth  full-length test (Ethics)

    Q.1 The many ills that our society as a whole is suffering today is mainly due to crises of values. Comment. Discuss the causes of value crisis in modern society? (10 marks)

    Q2. What do you mean by ethical governance? What are the components of ethical governance? Discuss the measures that should be taken to ensure strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance. ( 10 marks 150 words)

    Q3. You are posted as S.P of a sensitive district. There is a project of infrastructure development going on in your area related to widening of a road passing through the main market. However, on the road lies a mosque which has been illegally constructed on government land and has to be removed in order to widen the road. The project has been pending for a long time but no civil servant wants to touch it as it is a very sensitive issue because of the communal sensitization of the area.

    The main particular political party in the area is also supporting not to demolish the mosque due to political interests. Your senior officials have also given a blind eye to the issue for long. Members of the committee who run the mosque went to court, but lost the case. High Court has also directed the state government to remove the mosque from the market road. But no official wants to burn his hands. Now, the District Magistrate has asked you to demolish it using force. You understand that removing the mosque may lead to violence, it can even spark communal violence also. The junior officers are also showing their reluctant attitude to participate in the work. Political parties have their particular interest in it.

    Answer the following questions based on the above situation:

    (a) What are the dilemmas faced by you in the above situation? Explain.(5 marks)

    (b) What are the options available before you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits.(10 marks)

    (c) Which course of action is best and why?(5 marks)

     

    Q4. Discuss the ethical issues involved in giving freedom to civil servants to express their political beliefs and attitude as part of their freedom of speech. (10 marks 150 words)

    Program Inclusions

    1. Checked Copy Discussion on Phone
    We are known to provide individual attention to students. We have further standardized our program. Now students can schedule a call within 2 days of receiving their checked copies by replying back to us with their availability. We have kept it 2 days so your mentors can easily recall your attempt.
    This is the biggest reason why you should join our TS. Major issues with your attempt will be highlighted and your improvement will be tracked in subsequent tests.

    2. Question Formulation
    Our questions will now specifically state that
    >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. These questions will be marked with a ‘star’.

    3. 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.
    > Color coding for main arguments, reports, data, scholars, etc.
    > OTB – *Out of the box points for additional marks*

    4. Answer Checking
    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 –
    1. Superior introduction and conclusion.
    2. Usage of subject-specific vocabulary.
    3. Articulation proficiency.
    4. Substantiating evidence like Government and International Reports and Indices.
    5. Prominent and contemporary examples.
    Thorough answer checking with oversight of rankers like Dr. Vipin Garg(AIR 20), Swapnil Pawar (AIR 525)

    5. Video Discussion
    There will be a video discussion after every test where the mentor will discuss how you can write the best answers to the questions asked in the test. Mentors will also be sharing answer writing strategy with students so that they can gain extra marks in Mains

    6. One to one mentorship 
    We believe in constant guidance and support approach and therefore we will provide a dedicated one to one mentorship group for students of the module where they can have peer discussions as well as doubt clearance via mentors.
    The group will also have toppers who will personally guide the students. The students can always raise there preparation related query in the group.

    7. Magazines, listicles and other relevant study material
    Supplementary content provided will be helpful in covering multiple related questions.

    MAINS FULL LENGTH TESTS-2019 Time Table

    Fees – Rs. 9K + Taxes.

    Click here to enroll now!

     

  • 12th July 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Students are advised to post answers below in the main page itself. Kindly ensure that answer to each question is posted as a separate comment with the purchase ID provided by us.

    Reviews will be provided in a week for. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extend 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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    Question 1)

    The largest gain of the Congress ministries during the 18-month government post 1937 elections was psychological gain for Indians. In light of the above statement, explain the important steps taken by Congress ministries in Provinces. (250 W)

    Question 2)

    India will be the most populous country in a decade. How can it be ensured that it turns into a demographic dividend and not a demographic disaster?(250 words)

    Question 3)

    Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 is a reformative step in criminal justice system. Critically analyse.(250 words)

    Question 4)

    Are justice, freedom and equality doles to the ruled, given by the superior authority (nature) or by the government? (150 W)

     

  • Gear up for This week’s Samachar Manthan lecture on 14th July Sunday

    Dear students,

    We understand that the UPSC exam is a generalist exam. It’s more important to cover more issues than to cover one issue in more depth. Hence, through Samachar Manthan, we are trying to maintain a fine balance of covering many important news items and having a detailed discussion on selected topics which require the same. On daily basis a news gets repeated multiple times. Scattered knowledge is not adequately useful when you have to write a 200 words answer within 6-7 minutes. To handle this, Samachar manthan covers such issues in a comprehensive and consolidated manner which is the smart strategy.

    Benefits of Samachar Manthan

    • Packed 3 – 3.5 hours Weekly videos will focus on news and its importance from both prelims and mains perspective.
    • This program will also help you understand how to utilize current affairs in all your prelims and mains papers.
    • This ideology makes this course the best utilization of your time.
    • Detailed coverage would mean analysis from all the angles like background or history, features, significance, challenges and way forward. Also, multiple sources like epw, diplomat magazine etc will be referred to in the video lectures.
    • Such an approach will help in writing multidimensional answers.
    • Also which part of the topic is important from mains and prelims perspective will also be discussed.
    • Audio Visual Learning is more impactful than simply glancing through the material. So that you are able to retain information for long also interlink with any new information you get.
    • 4 stage structure of Video->Notes->testing->review to perfect your preparation
    • The sequence of video->Notes->testing->review is the best way to ensure maximum retention and a rock solid preparation. Each component of the program has been meticulously crafted.

    For example this week, we will be covering the following issues;

    Economics 
    Explained: Economic Survey 2019 — new ideas to policy prescriptions
    India-assisted IT-biotech park inaugurated in Cote d’Ivoire
    National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)
    [op-ed of the day] Not by wishful thinking
    Kisan Credit Cards for Fishermen
    Minimum Support Price (MSP)
    One Nation, One Grid
    [op-ed snap] Union Budget 2019-20: Bucks for the banks
    Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE)

    Enviro & Biodiversity 
    “Sanchay Jal, Behtar Kal” Campaign
    Japan resumes commercial whaling after 31 years
    Tamil Yeoman declared Tamil Nadu’s state butterfly
    Explained: How global warming could impact jobs in India
    [op-ed snap] Mumbai marooned
    Coral Rehabilitation Programme
    MOSAiC Mission

    Governance 
    [pib] Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan
    Explained: Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN)
    [op-ed snap] Miles to go: self-care medical interventions
    [op-ed snap] Lessons from Bhutan
    [op-ed snap] Healthcare’s primary problem
    Centre ratifies convention to curb company profit shifting
    Cabinet clears Bill banning Commercial Surrogacy
    [pib] Parliament passes the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019
    New Code on Wages Bill
    Centre to streamline labour laws into set of 4 codes

    International Relations 
    [op-ed snap] Terms of estrangement
    US law to give India NATO ally-like status
    US Ban on Baloch Liberation Army
    Explained: Hong Kong political crisis
    India pledges to contribute $ 5 million to UN Palestine refugee agency

    Polity 
    J&K Reservation Bill
    [op-ed of the day] The primacy of the elected
    Explained: Privilege Motion

    Science Tech 
    Central Welfare Database of Citizens
    [op-ed of the day] Expanding India’s share in global space economy

    Culture 

    [pib] Ramayana Circuit
    Gandhipedia ‘to sensitize society’

    And these issues will be covered in detail

    • Global space economy
    •  Healthcare’s primary problem
    • Indis USA  Disputes
    • MOSAiC Mission
    • New Code on Wages Bill

    So to be thorough in your preparation and to have an integrated approach, join Samachar Manthan here.