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CD is in the process of transforming how students prepare for exams.

We are looking for kick-ass teachers and mentors with exceptional command over UPSC syllabus and diverse knowledge beyond standard books.

Candidates should

1. Either have exhausted their attempts or should no longer be appearing for exams
2. Should be willing to relocate to Delhi
3. Working with us full-time
4. Preference to those already worked in reputed institutes

What can you gain out of the association?

Both intellectual and financial growth. By joining us at this stage, you will grow as we grow. You will be a part of a journey that can alter the whole UPSC preparation scenario

If you are interested in applying to this position, fill up the google form here: Click2Apply

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We will be considering applications received only over the given Google form. Please fill up the form from the link given in this post for your job application so that we can better scrutinize your application.

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

[pib] Government announces Regulations for Drones

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-government-announces-regulations-for-drones/

Read about Digital Sky platform. Can be asked in Prelims.

After Saubhagya, govt plans induction stoves for the poor

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/after-saubhagya-govt-plans-induction-stoves-for-the-poor/

Important news showing how one government scheme paves way for various other initiatives. Read about this and also note data related to power consumption in India. Can be quoted in Mains.

Indus water panel to discuss Pakistan’s objection to Indian projects

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indus-water-panel-to-discuss-pakistans-objection-to-indian-projects/

IWT has appeared in Mains so fewer chances of appearing again but can be asked in Prelims.

Low Relevance News

Assam NRC: SC asks Centre whether those left out are getting a second chance

The Supreme Court has asked the Union government whether it is giving the over 40 lakh people, excluded from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, a “second chance” to gain citizenship by allowing them to produce fresh documents to prove their Indian legacy

No important points for the exam in the news

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

[op-ed snap] Council conundrum: on States having a Legislative Council

Odisha to get Legislative Council

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-council-conundrum-on-states-having-a-legislative-council/

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/odisha-to-get-legislative-council/

Important news and editorial highlighting issues related to legislative councils in states. Must read for Pre as well as Mains.

New copters to enable tech transfer

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/new-copters-to-enable-tech-transfer/

Make notes about DAC (Chairman, work domain etc) and the Strategic Partnership (SP) model. Can be asked in Prelims.

MP seeks revival of cheetah reintroduction project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mp-seeks-revival-of-cheetah-reintroduction-project/

Note details about the animals that are now extinct in India. Can be asked in Prelims.

Low Relevance News

Indian choppers to remain in Male

A long-standing issue between India & Maldives now seems to be resolved. But the news does not contain any important points from exam perspective.

Kerala lacks a flood warning system: Ministry of Earth Sciences

While Kerala records among the highest amounts of rainfall in the country, the State did not have a flood warning system in place. He added that while there were several sophisticated tools to anticipate extreme weather events, India still lacked a mechanism to effectively deploy them

No important points in the news from exam point of view

1 Test each for GS Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4 containing best questions for Mains 2018 preparation. Questions will be a mix of Static as well Current Affairs as per the UPSC trend in last few years.

Schedule

GS Paper 1- 1st September

GS Paper 2- 5th September

GS Paper 3- 9th September

GS Paper 4- 13th September

What is special about these tests?

1. Question Formulation 

Rather than the regular uninspiring questions, we have gone the extra mile and crafted unique, intellectually-stimulating questions. These will reward analytical ability and problem-solving skills.

We will make the 1st question paper public so you can assess our claims for yourself.

2. 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.

Overall, the program is the perfect tool that will equip you with everything that is needed to crack the exam

Price: Rs 2500

Join the program here: Click2Join

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What are we offering?

1. 4 Full-length tests of GS1, GS2, GS3 & GS4. The difficulty level will be above the UPSC Mains Papers so that you are prepared in the best possible way for facing any kind of paper.

2. Detailed Sample Answers with “Mentor’s Comment” by Rank holders to help you gauge better the needs of the question.

3. The supplementary content provided will be helpful in covering multiple related questions.

4. Telegram Groups with Rank holders and Core faculty members.

5. Thorough answer checking with oversight of rankers like Dr. Vipin Garg(AIR 20), Swapnil Pawar (AIR 525).

6. Mentor Call after every test to discuss in detail your strengths and weaknesses.  You can schedule an in-person meeting with mentors at our office in Karol Bagh.

7. Detailed video discussion of each test.

8. Magazines, listicles and other relevant study material.

Prime TS folks will get a 30% discount as promised

Join the program here: Click2Join

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

20 years since slave trade was abolished

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/20-years-since-slave-trade-was-abolished/

A very important newscard covering Haitian revolution. Must read for Mains World History portion as events like these are very likely to appear in Mains.

Poll panel to brainstorm on key issues

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/poll-panel-to-brainstorm-on-key-issues/

Important issues concerning polls in India. Read and make notes for Mains.

National Logistics Portal to boost trade competitiveness

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-logistics-portal-to-boost-trade-competitiveness/

There has been more focus on the logistics sector in recent years and it has resulted in increasing India’s ranking in logistics performance index. Read about NLP & facts associated with the logistics sector in the newscard. Important for Pre as well as Mains

Low Relevance News

Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO Chief

The Government has appointed eminent scientist Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy as the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) after the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment

No important details from exam point of view

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

State can stop voluntary retirement of doctors

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/state-can-stop-voluntary-retirement-of-doctors/

A judgment highlighting the importance of public interest over fundamental/constitutional rights. Can be asked in Pre as a tricky statement.

35% of cyber attacks on Indian sites from China: official report

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/35-of-cyber-attacks-on-indian-sites-from-china-official-report/

Read about CERT-In & China’s role in cyber attacks. Important for Pre and mains respectively.

ICOMOS launches initiative to save cultural heritage damaged in Kerala floods

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/icomos-launches-initiative-to-save-cultural-heritage-damaged-in-kerala-floods/

Make notes about ICOMOS. A hot topic for Prelims.

[pib] CJI launches various applications to facilitate Litigants and Lawyers

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cji-launches-various-applications-to-facilitate-litigants-and-lawyers/

Read and make notes about all initiatives highlighted in newscard.

Low Relevance News

After UAE, Pakistan offers help to flood-hit Kerala

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has offered to help flood-hit Kerala. The Pakistani leader’s comments came in the backdrop of growing criticism of the Indian government’s decision to decline foreign aid for flood relief and rehabilitation in the State

No important points from the exam point of view.

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

World Bank launches world-first blockchain bond

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/world-bank-launches-world-first-blockchain-bond/

Note the name of the bond. Can be asked in prelims.

SC moots steps to clean up politics

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sc-moots-steps-to-clean-up-politics/

Make notes about disqualification provisions mentioned & about SC directives. Important for Mains.

Centre unveils International UDAN 

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-unveils-international-udan/

UDAN was an ambitious scheme of the government and has resulted in increased air traffic as well as connectivity across India. Now its international version would help do the same on a global level. Note the details of the plan. Important for pre as well as mains.

Low Relevance News

Quad countries discuss ocean security

Quad is still in informal stage and talks are going on on various issues.

This news also covers a part of it. No important details for the exam.

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

SC scraps NOTA option for RS polls

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sc-scraps-nota-option-for-rs-polls/

While SC was at the forefront in giving NOTA an identity, now it has scrapped it from Rajya Sabha voting. Know the reasons. Can be asked in Mains & as a tricky statement in prelims as well.

Explained: “Calamity of a severe nature”

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-calamity-of-a-severe-nature/

Amidst demands of declaring Kerela Floods aa s national disaster, Centre has declared it as the calamity of severre nature. Know about the term and what all entails after this declaration. Important for Pre as well as Mains.

NASA’s InSight spacecraft crosses halfway mark to Mars

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasa-s-insight-spacecraft-crosses-halfway-mark-to-mars/

Note about Insight mission of NASA and its objectives. Space programs are now also being asked in Mains apart from Prelims.

What does the falling rupee mean for you and economy?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-does-the-falling-rupee-mean-for-you-and-economy/

An important article explaining the effects of the devaluation of the rupee. Must read for Pre as well as Mains.

Low Relevance News

Centre rules out total ban on firecrackers

The Centre has ruled out a national ban on firecrackers and suggested the production of “green crackers”, community cracker bursting in major cities and a freeze on the production of series crackers or laris as alternative measures to curb pollution during Diwali

No important points for the exam. The news is also less relevant as the matter is subjudice

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

WHO highlights ways to reduce cancer risk

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/who-highlights-ways-to-reduce-cancer-risk/

Non-communicable diseases are on the rise and especially Cancer & other new age diseases. Know about WHO findings. Data can be quoted in Mains.

UIDAI announces phased roll-out of facial recognition

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/uidai-announces-phased-roll-out-of-facial-recognition/

Another major technological advancement in Aadhar that will help curb leakages in the system that were happening even after DBT. Important for Pre as well as Mains.

N Raghuram elected Chair of International Nitrogen Initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/n-raghuram-elected-chair-of-international-nitrogen-initiative/

Note about International Nitrogen Initiative. Can be asked in Prelims.

Low Relevance News

Rules revised on IIT foreign student fees

The Board of Governors of each Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will now decide what fees foreign students will have to pay to study there, the IIT Council decided

There will be no change in the fees domestic undergraduate students pay to study in the IITs.

No important points from exam perspective.

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

[op-ed snap] Suddenly, another emerging market currency crisis

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-suddenly-another-emerging-market-currency-crisis/

The editorial discusses ongoing fall in the value of rupee & other currencies and lists out the reasons as well as steps that can be taken to arrest the trend in future. Must read for mains.

[pib] Successful Flight Tests of Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) and ATGM ‘HELINA’

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-successful-flight-tests-of-smart-anti-airfield-weapon-saaw-and-atgm-helina/

Missiles & defence equipment are important from Prelims perspective. India’s defence research can be asked in Mains.

Banks set to come out of PCA framework this year

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/banks-set-to-come-out-of-pca-framework-this-year/

Note about PCA framework & NPA problem. Important for Pre as well as Mains.

Government bans use of petcoke as fuel

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-bans-use-of-petcoke-as-fuel/

Make notes about petcoke, its harmful effects & uses. Can be asked in Pre as well as Mains.

Low Relevance News

NGT constitutes ‘independent body’ to consider Vedanta’s plea challenging Sterlite plant closure

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday constituted an “independent body” to decide Vedanta Limited’s plea challenging the Tamil Nadu government’s order to close the Sterlite copper plant at Thoothukudi

The Green Bench said that the committee will be headed by a retired judge and also have representatives from CPCB and MoEF&CC

No important points for the exam.

In a letter to Imran, Modi says India looks for meaningful engagement with Pakistan

PM Modi has sent a letter to his newly-elected Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan, conveying that New Delhi was looking for constructive and meaningful engagement with Islamabad

Not very detailed news. Zero relevant for the exam.