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  • Does your Test Series cover all standard sources and beyond ?

    Every year, we update our TS syllabus sources to carefully add/remove study material according to the demands of the exam and changing pattern.

    There are 3 sources that are used for our Test Series.

    1. NCERTs – HAVE TO BE DONE at all costs. Not to be left on any account as they provide a basic understanding. There are instances where UPSC examiners have framed questions that can be easily solved by NCERT sources. It is an absolute must.
    2. Standard Books – Books like Laxmikanth for Polity and Spectrum for Modern India have become indispensable for their short, concise and easily revisable content. We cover all of these for each major module to give you a thorough coverage.
    3. CD Sources – Many sources for important topics for prelims as well as mains are not according to the demands of the exam. We have created modules in easy to revise format for various topics – Ancient Art and Culture, Indian Geography, Economy, Compendium on Conventions and Organisations for Environment, Government Schemes compilation and of course Tidbits on Polity (for those obscure topics in Laxmikanth).

    For those who are done with the basics, we have a list of additional sources to further mature your understanding.

    View the schedule of the Test Series here: Click2View

    Read about all the unique features & offerings of the Test Series and join here: Click2Join

    Click here to check out all our programs and understand how we are making them better. 

  • Current Affairs is the key to crack UPSC!

    Dear Students,

    Current Affairs is the key to cracking the UPSC Exam. And it requires a considerable amount of time and effort. That is why we have come up with a course that ensures you stay on the right track and remain updated always – Samachar Manthan

    Read below to understand how it is unique 

    What are we offering and how is it unique?

    1. Mentorship and guidance taken to a whole new level 

    Once you enroll, you’ll be assigned a Telegram group headed by Sajal Sir and rankers like Dr. Vipin Garg AIR 20, Swapnil Pawar AIR 525 and others.

    Our past students have found this immensely beneficial.

    • A convenient way to resolve your doubts and queries.
    • You’ll be provided with value-added materials.
    • You’ll have an ecosystem to study and learn from.
    • Above all, it will help you stay focused every day.

    2. 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.

    3. Our video lectures and notes on weekly CA are brief but comprehensive

    Packed 2-2.5 hours Weekly videos will focus on news and its importance from both prelims and mains perspective.

    4. Guest Lectures on specific issues by Dr. Vipin Garg, IAS (Rank 20, UPSC 2016) and our distinguished mentor K.Siddhartha Sir

    5. Weekly Mains Test and Evaluation by our team of subject experts

    The video and notes will be followed by a test released every weekend. It will have 10 high-quality questions. This will complete your study loop and enhance your retention.

    6. Current Affairs Monthly Prelims Test package
    This was a feedback we received from many students who desired more focus on Prelims based preparation. Hence, we included monthly Current Affairs Tests.

    7. Other important material like Monthly Magazines, Listicles, etc.

    After joining this programme, CA will no longer remain your pain point. Instead, it will become your competitive advantage. You will have clarity on how to use CA in both prelims and mains.

    Besides giving you an edge over others in prelims, you will have a ready database of 500+ good questions exhaustively covering important topics for mains.

    Samachar Manthan Current Affairs Module 2018-19 (December 2018 to May 2019)- Starts 2nd December

    Join Samachar Manthan 2018-19 (December 2018 to May 2019) [without Answer Writing Module] here: Click2Join

    Join Samachar Manthan 2018-19 (December 2018 to May 2019) [with Answer Writing Module] here: Click2Join

    [Batch 2] Samachar Manthan Yearly 2018-19 (Full Year Coverage of Current Affairs)

    Join Batch 2 of the SM Yearly program [with Answer Writing Module] here: Click2Join

    If you wish to join the program without answer writing feature, you can do that here: Click2Join

    Click here to check out all our programs and understand how we are making them better. 

  • Question Types – Unique innovation by CD Prime Test Series

    If you are a mature aspirant, you will definitely connect with the concept of question types.

    What are questions types 

    Wherever applicable, we will try to stick to the format decided below. It standardizes questions to a decent extent.

    A. Consolidation Questions
    These questions consolidate information on a key theme that is spread across different topics to help you see concepts holistically and also aid retention.
    Eg. Consider this question. You would not have studied all the ‘Majorities’ together but under separate topics. This question will help you understand the concept in entirety.

    Consider the following questions on the types of Majority
    1. Special Majority of not less than 2/3 of the Members present and voting is required in the passage of a resolution under Art. 249 and Art. 312ONLY.
    2. Impeachment of the President requires Not less than 2/3 of the Members present and voting along with Majority of the Total Strength of the House.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a)1
    b)2
    c)Both
    d)None

    Explanation – A very detailed account of the types of Majority is given here https://www.civilsdaily.com/types-of-majorities/
    Statement 1 is correct despite having ‘ONLY’ in it.

    B. Comparative Questions
    Comparative questions help you understand the relative differences between related topics. Consider the question below. Instead of asking a question on HC or SC separately, we have clubbed it together.

    Consider the following statements with respect to the appointment of judges of High Court & Supreme Court
    1. The minimum qualifications prescribed in the Constitution is same for judges of HC & SC.
    2. While SC judges are appointed by the President, HC judges are appointed by the SC.
    Which of the following is/are incorrect?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) None

    Explanation – 3 qualifications are common to both judges of HC and SC
    1. Citizen of India
    2. Judge of HC for 5 years
    3. Advocate in HC for 10 years
    In case of judges of SC, there is an additional qualification – If he/she is a distinguished Jurist in the opinion of the President. Judges of HC are also appointed by the President. The controversy around appointments has been in news very frequently. Please read – https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/judicial-appointments-conundrum-post-njac-verdict/

    C. Star-marked/special questions
    These are advanced questions that are not from standard sources but relevant for the exam. These questions will help you build additional knowledge without going through specialized books.
    Eg. Questions on books by freedom-fighters, News not covered by the Hindu, IE, PIB but of very high importance in world affairs.

    Accepting admissions – Click2Join

  • [Video] Get over your fear of Economics – Demystifying Economics Course

    View the complete schedule of the program here: Click2View.  Join program here: Click2Join. 

    Economics is not only the most important subject in all 3 tiers of the exam (Prelims, Mains and interview) but also the most technical. No wonder it is feared by many aspirants especially those from the arts and medical sciences background.

    Rather than understanding the concepts, many aspirants indulge in rote learning and mugging up of concepts. Unfortunately, this method has limited value. Hence, we’ve launched 

    Demystifying Economics Module

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8SSKaJJu_c

    Check out a sample chapter on Inequality by Himanshu Sir.

    The objective of this course is to make Economics as a subject interesting, lucid, layman and enjoyable

    After the end of the course, economics will be on your fingertips.

    It will strengthen your basics and conceptual clarity. You will be able to apply that knowledge in understanding the contemporary economic issues.

    It will be helpful to you in not just UPSC exam but also in other subsidiary exams like State PSC, RBI Grade B, CAPF, SSC, Bank PO etc.

    About Himanshu Sir 

    Presently with the NITI Aayog.

    Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Senior Research Fellow, CDS, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

    Occasionally writes columns in various newspapers –

    https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/national-unity-day-celebrating-sardar-patels-idea-of-india-2/1367352/

    View the schedule of the program here: Click2View

    Join program here: Click2Join

  • [Video] SIP Crash Course – Everything that is important nothing that is not

    Last minute revision is the key to cracking the exam. We’ve been preparing for months to finalize the right format which will deal with topics in the right amount of depth as per the requirement of the exam and helps you with maximum retention

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWJ0TAnyUBA

    Starts on 3rd February. The program has 4 components.

    1. Current Affairs Previous Years – (Prerecorded June 2016-May 2018)- 40 hours
    2. Current Affairs – 40 hours
    3. Budget + Eco Survey – 15 hours
    4. Static Lectures – 60 hours
    Total – Over 150 Hours of lecture
    Broad Time Table (Detailed Time Table will be shared later)
    February – Current Affairs Previous Year and Economic Survey + Budget
    March – Current Affairs – 1st phase – Till December 2018
    April – Current Affairs – 2nd phase – After December 2018
    On popular demand, a variant on discount is as follows –
    Old Student Discount Applicable
    Prime TS and SM students get 20% discount – *Please ensure you are enrolled in those courses first*

  • *Important – Prelims Checklist. Reach out to us if you want to fine tune your strategy

    Students, please read the following note. If you need more help in fine-tuning your strategy, click here to fill the form. we will get in touch with you on a first come, first serve basis

    Your aim should be:

    1- to maximize the score by focusing on high yield/ key areas,

    2- intelligently studying areas like art and culture, science and tech & environment so that not much time is wasted on them and you are also prepared to answer questions from these areas,

    3- going beyond just studying the topics to solving tests and OPTIMISING your scores with each test. 

    Key areas to focus:

    1- Polity

    2- Modern History

    3- Geography

    4- Economy

    5- Current Affairs

    6- Art & Culture/ Science & Tech/ Environment

    From the first 5 of these, we expect at least 50 questions every year. The 6th area would ensure further 10-15 questions.

     What to do with these?

    1- Understand and Revise them intensely

    2- Supplement with test series and keep improvising

    Test series:

    The only thing you have to do in prelims is solving MCQs. Hence practicing tests is a very important part of preparation. Testing yourself before UPSC tests you. 

    How to approach a Test Series?

    1. Study a subject 
    2. Solve a Test
    3. Understand grey areas (lapses in understanding or memorization) and the mistakes you do (hurriedly reading a question or interpreting it wrong)
    4. Fill up the grey areas by studying them then and there itself. Don’t keep it pending. You won’t have time later to work upon them. This is the only time you have.
    5. Also, try to avoid the mistakes by putting conscious efforts in upcoming tests.

    Take new and unseen questions from tests as value-addition to your prep and consolidate that info. It widens your scope of preparation.

    Read all about our Prelims Test Series here.

    Crash Course 

    Recalling what you’ve read is more important than consuming more information. Ultimately, you will regret missing out on questions you could not recall, not the ones you didn’t have any clue about. 

    Hence, the revision becomes important.

    Need more help in fine-tuning your strategy – 

     

  • Clear Prelims like a Pro – With CD Prime TS

    Prime TS -> View the Schedule – Click2View. Accepting admissions – Click2Join

    Students,

    Prelims are around the corner and we hope you are sticking to the timetable.  A gentle reminder to join our TS if you haven’t – Our Prime Test Series is our Flagship Course. You will

    -3200 questions (+3 CSAT Tests) that will act as your notes for revision.

    -Over 600 Tikdams to tackle those tricky questions that stump people on D-Day.

    –Personalized counseling if you stray off track and need help.

    Click here for the complete list of all our programs

  • Mock Interview Series – Kunwar Akash Singh

    Akash (Anthropology optional) is a brilliant metallurgical engineer from IIT, Kharagpur. The polished gentleman gave well-articulated responses to prickly questions but faltered at a few places. This interview offers valuable insights into how complicated and contestable questions should be dealt with. The mock reflects the kind of inquiry an academically strong candidate is likely to face.

     

  • Mock Interview Series – Galave Machhindra Uttam

    Machhindra (PSIR optional, Hindi medium) is a candidate who is an absolute inspiration for anyone and everyone. This young lad from Maharashtra comes from the most humble of all backgrounds – farming. Much of his preparation has happened in his village.

    His replies are crisp, unambiguous and balanced even when faced with a stern interviewer on controversial topics. This interview is for everyone. Machhindra proves that despite modest credentials, in the end, all that matters is one’s attitude.

  • Mock Interview Series – Vishal Singh

    This energetic mechanical engineer from IIT Guwahati has a DAF that can fill anyone with awe. The diversity of his extra-curriculars are equivalent to his academic feats. But, nothing attracts the inquisitiveness of the interview board more than a rich DAF. Watch this electrifying session for life-changing tips on interview prep.