Today marked the commencement of the UPSC Mains 2023, and the first hurdle to clear was the Essay paper. From issues of social importance to topics rooted in the governance system, the Essay paper had it all, offering challenges and opportunities in both Section A and Section B.
What’s Inside the Essay Paper?
We’ve got you covered! You can download the full Essay paper PDF here to see what UPSC had in store this year. Examine the questions, analyze their complexities, and think about how you would have approached them.
Section A
चिंतन एक तरह का खेल है, यह तब तक प्रारम्भ नहीं होता, जब तक एक विरोधी पक्ष न हो । Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team.
दूरदर्शी निर्णय तभी लिए जाते हैं जब अंतर्ज्ञान और तर्क का परस्पर मेल होता है Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic.
सभी भटकने वाले गुम नहीं होते हैं । Not all who wander are lost.
रचनात्मकता की प्रेरणा लौकिकता में चमत्कार ढूँढ़ने के प्रयास से उपजती है। Inspiration for creativity springs from the effort to look for the magical in the mundane.
Section B
लड़कियाँ बंदिशों के तथा लड़के अपेक्षा के बोझ तले दबे हुए होते हैं – दोनों ही समान रूप से हानिकारक व्यवस्थाएँ हैं । Girls are weighed down by restrictions, boys with demands two equally harmful disciplines.
गणित ज्ञान का संगीत है। Mathematics is the music of reason.
जिस समाज में अधिक न्याय होता है, उस समाज को दान की कम आवश्यकता होती है । A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.
शिक्षा वह है जो विद्यालय में सीखी गई बातों को भूल जाने के बाद भी शेष रह जाती है। Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.
Join Us for a Deep Dive
Feeling curious or maybe a bit overwhelmed? Join us at 6:30 pm tonight for a detailed discussion on today’s Essay paper.
A thorough analysis of both Section A and Section B.
How the essay topics relate to past trends in UPSC Mains.
A look ahead: What could the upcoming GS papers bring?
Tips and strategies on how to prepare for UPSC Mains 2024 Essay paper.
UPSC Essay 2023 paper
Why Should You Tune In?
Understanding the pattern and intricacies of the Essay paper can be your secret weapon for scoring high. Our session aims to demystify the paper, offer insights into effective preparation strategies, and forecast upcoming trends.
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Let’s face it: Geography for UPSC is overwhelming. From the intricacies of physical geography to the expansive scope of world geography, the syllabus feels endless. And then there’s the perplexing set of topics covered in Indian geography. What’s more?
The UPSC doesn’t make it any easier with its unpredictability, often presenting questions that defy conventional wisdom. So how do you sift through mountains of information and focus on what’s truly important for both Prelims and Mains?
We’re excited to announce the second installment in our transformative series of sessions, this time led by none other than Purnima Ma’am, a Senior IAS Faculty at CivilsDaily.
Don’t Spend Months—Invest Just 25 Days of guided Self-Study
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With her extensive experience and expertise, she has designed an actionable strategy to conquer Geography for UPSC Prelims and Mains in just 25 days.
About #StartLikeATopper Series
A streamlined set of power-packed sessions aimed at the most effective UPSC syllabus coverage, one subject at a time, giving you a laser-focused approach.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill lecture. It’s a strategic blueprint packed with actionable insights that will pivot your approach from “learning” to “strategic learning.”
This isn’t just another strategy session; it’s your lifeline to transform those dreaded geography books into high-scoring answers.
Don’t just study hard; study smart with the #StartLikeATopper Series.
Registration details for Session 2 of #StartLikeATopper series
Topic: How to cover UPSC GS Geography syllabus for Prelims and Mains in just 25 days? Detailed approach, important topics and strategic blueprint
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Fee: FREE and Open to all
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Who Is This For?
Aspirants looking for a structured approach to mastering or revising Geography.
Aspirants who are scared of Geography and feel it is a technical subject.
Those who want to have an integrated approach to covering Geography syllabus (prelims and mains)
Anyone who has undergone previous Geography coaching or self-study but still lacks confidence.
Why you must attend this session?
In this comprehensive session, Purnima Ma’am will share:
Which NCERT books to cover? Purnima Ma’am will explain the chapters to read for Geography prelims in NCERT 6-12th books.
Topic-wise importance for UPSC Prelims 2024-25. From Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Fundamentals of Human Geography, India, People and Economy.
What are the online sources to refer for topics not covered in NCERT? Purnima Ma’am will highlight the specific and limited literature which is available online for free.
Live demonstration of Previous Year Question Papers. The direct questions that from NCERT textbooks from Prelims 2016-2023.
How to do weekly revision for maps? Everything from straits, ports, and geographic locations will be covered.
Current affairss topics of 5 years for Indian and World Geography. How to do a final revision on these topics?
How to allocate time for Geography Revision on a daily basis if that’s the reason you are scoring less?
Certain Mnemonics to remember important facts in Geography. Popular memory techniques used by toppers to ace Geography.
Key areas that will be covered in this session:
Purnima Ma’am will delve into:
Geomorphology and Climatology: A focused strategy for these high-yield areas.
Economic and Social Geography: Covering UPSC-centric themes such as resource distribution and human settlements.
Geographical Theories and Concepts: A simplified guide to understanding the complex theories and their UPSC relevance.
Sources & Approach: The art of filtering high-quality information from multiple books and resources like NCERTs, GC Leong, and Atlas.
UPSC MCQs & Mains Answer Writing: Breakdown of questions to help you understand UPSC’s testing pattern.
Mastering Geograhy is not about quantity, but quality of time invested.
What can you expect to learn from the session?
Understanding the upcoming trend, UPSC’s new paradigm is evolving. How UPSC has changed over the past couple of years and how you should adapt?
Chucking old ways of UPSC preparation and building a solid foundation that is flexible and adaptable.
Basic syllabus mastery: NCERTs and Standard Books Learn which sections of NCERTs and Standard Books are essential for UPSC and how to make effective notes from them.
NCERT & Standard book Selection: Discover the must-read NCERTs that provide a comprehensive understanding
We’ll be sharing a personalized study plan after the webinar
CivilsDaily’s FREE Current Affairs package and personalized UPSC study plan
Post-webinar you will get your Personalized study plan, important PDFs, timetable framework, and mentorship session.
Based on your UPSC prep situation (working aspirant, full-time aspirant), your learning style, previous attempts, and other such factors, we will be preparing and sharing a personalized PDF study plan for you.
If you’re overwhelmed by the vast sea of information that UPSC preparation demands, you are not alone!
Do you find yourself struggling to organize and retain the massive syllabus content and current affairs? The key to conquering these obstacles lies in the art of note-making, a skill that can transform your preparation journey.
In our Clarity with Rankers series, we bring you the most practical hacks and actionable strategies. And we are thrilled to present another session, which’ll be dedicated to mastering the art of note-making.
This session is designed to solve your pain of finding efficient, effective, and productive ways to organize and make notes.
If your notes are not integrated, usable, evovling, and relevant you are just wasting a lot paper and your of course your time.
Pavandatta, IAS is well-known for his expertise in note-making, and he has personally experienced the challenges of organizing vast amounts of information. He will share his practical insights and proven techniques to help you elevate your note-making skills to the next level.
Pavandatta, AIR 22 is a Super Mentor at Civildaily IAS
AIR 22, Pavandatta will be guiding a selected group of 50 aspirants for UPSC 2024-25. You can schedule a session with Pavandatta, IAS by registering here:
Topic: How did AIR 22, Pavandatta make UPSC notes and stay consistent during his UPSC prep? LIVE Masterclass
Date: 9th Sept 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 7:30 pm Onwards
Fee: FREE and Open to all
Zoom Meeting Link will be sent via your registered email address.
Who Should Attend This Webinar?
This webinar will benefit you if:
UPSC aspirants seeking effective strategies to organize and retain information.
Those struggling to manage vast syllabus content and current affairs in a usable format.
Aspirants looking to enhance their note-making skills for GS static subjects.
Anyone aiming to optimize their preparation time and increase productivity.
Those who want to learn from the expertise of a top-ranking aspirant and gain an edge in their UPSC journey.
You are struggling to maintain a consistent study schedule.
You’re finding it challenging to stay disciplined amidst distractions.
You’re a UPSC beginner – confused about the syllabus, prioritizing subjects, making timetables & targets, or just getting started.
You’re a working professionalor college student who will be attempting UPSC 2024-25 with a job. Facing a serious time crunch and mismanagement in UPSC preparation.
You’re seeking proven strategies to streamline your UPSC preparation and need guidance on staying committed to your IAS goals in the long run.
You’re seeking proven strategies to streamline your UPSC preparation and need guidance on staying committed to your IAS goals in the long run.
What Can You Expect to Learn in This Webinar?
In this interactive session, you will:
Learn the most effective methods to condense complex topics from UPSC GS, Current Affairs and Optionals into concise and organized notes.
Discover actionable strategies to categorize and structure your notes for easy reference.
Finding which note-making method suits you the best.
Uncover practical hacks to improve your note-taking speed and efficiency during the examination.
Gain valuable insights into Ayasha’s personal note-making methodology and success story.
Engage in a Q&A session to address your specific note-making challenges and queries.
We’ll be sharing a personalized study plan after the webinar
CivilsDaily’s FREE Current Affairs package and personalized UPSC study plan
Post-webinar you will get your Personalized study plan, important PDFs, timetable framework, and mentorship session.
Based on your UPSC prep situation (working aspirant, full-time aspirant), your learning style, previous attempts, and other such factors, we will be preparing and sharing a personalized PDF study plan for you.
Are you entangled in the web of GDP, Fiscal Policy, and Inflation? Do terms like “Repo Rate,” “Monetary Policy,” and “CPI” seem like a cryptic language you can’t decode?
You’re not alone. Economics, as a part of the UPSC’s GS Prelims and Mains (GS Paper 3), is a subject that often elicits dread and confusion among candidates.
The complexity, coupled with the sea of resources, leaves many aspirants spending wasteful months on the subject, often without making meaningful progress.
Jatin Gulati Sir, a senior faculty member at Civilsdaily IAS, is here to reveal that secret formula. This inaugural Synopsis Series session aims to remove the mist of confusion that surrounds Economics and provide a laser-focused approach to your preparation.
Don’t Spend Months—Invest Just 20 Days of guided Self-Study
The key to conquering UPSC Economics syllabus isn’t to learn more but to learn more effectively.
About Synopsis Series
A streamlined set of power-packed sessions aimed at the most effective UPSC syllabus coverage, one subject at a time, giving you a laser-focused approach.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill lecture. It’s a strategic blueprint packed with actionable insights that will pivot your approach from “learning” to “strategic learning.”
Twenty Days of Economics: The Ultimate Dividend on Your UPSC Investment.
Don’t just study hard; study smart with the Synopsis Series.
Registration details for Session 1 of Synopsis series
Topic: How to cover UPSC Economics syllabus for Prelims and Mains in just 20 days? Detailed approach, important topics and strategic blueprint
Date: 4th Sept 2023 (Monday)
Time: 7:30 pm Onwards
Fee: FREE and Open to all
Zoom Meeting Link will be sent via your registered email address.
Who should attend this webinar?
Beginners: Confused about “Budgeting” vs “Fiscal Policy”?
Intermediate Learners: Find “Inclusive Growth” abstract? or Need to upgrade your “Land Reforms” and “Infrastructure” concepts
Advanced Aspirants: Need pointers on revision and marks improvement
Why you must attend this session?
Demystifying Jargons: Decode the language of economics, making it intuitive and relatable.
Previous Year’s Roadmap: An exhaustive analysis of past questions to predict the unpredictable.
Strategy Over Content: “In UPSC Economics, the ‘how’ often matters more than the ‘what.’”
20-Day Plan: “Efficiency in UPSC is not about doing more but about achieving more in less time.”
Accelerated Learning: Learn the art of covering the entire syllabus in just 20 days without compromising on quality.
Key areas that will be covered in this session:
The approach and strategy for UPSC Economics syllabus will be covered in the first session
These are the key topics that we will be dealing with:
Economic Growth and Development: Understand the macro-micro balance and concepts like HDI, MPI, and GEM.
Poverty and Inclusion: From definitions to eradication programs, and the relevance of financial inclusion.
Demographics: Decode Census data, population by state, age group, and socio-economic status.
Fiscal Policy: Deep dive into receipts, revenue, capital account, tax revenue, and expenditure.
Mains Focus: From budgeting to effects of liberalization, and infrastructure; every area that UPSC Mains emphasizes on.
Resources and Strategy: Make your study plans UPSC-relevant and time-efficient.
Supplementing and covering government reports, surveys like Economic Survey, Union Budget, and other reports.
Mastering Economics is not about quantity, but quality of time invested.
What can you expect to learn from the session?
Understanding the upcoming trend, UPSC’s new paradigm is evolving. How UPSC has changed over the past couple of years and how you should adapt?
Chucking old ways of UPSC preparation and building a solid foundation that is flexible and adaptable.
Basic syllabus mastery: NCERTs and Standard Books Learn which sections of NCERTs and Standard Books are essential for UPSC and how to make effective notes from them.
NCERT & Standard book Selection: Discover the must-read NCERTs that provide a comprehensive understanding
We’ll be sharing a personalized study plan after the webinar
CivilsDaily’s FREE Current Affairs package and personalized UPSC study plan
Post-webinar you will get your Personalized study plan, important PDFs, timetable framework, and mentorship session.
Based on your UPSC prep situation (working aspirant, full-time aspirant), your learning style, previous attempts, and other such factors, we will be preparing and sharing a personalized PDF study plan for you.
Aiming for a Top 50 rank in UPSC 2025? Make it happen in your first attempt!
We’ve noticed that a majority of aspirants (and maybe you) lack a comprehensive understanding of the changing landscape of UPSC—its shifting paradigms, the increasing demands, and the new ways to approach the syllabus. Without proper guidance, you could spend endless hours—worse yet, waste an entire attempt—on ineffectual strategies and irrelevant resources.
No Room for Half-Hearted Attempts. This is not an exam that tolerates a casual or unplanned approach.
This is not an exam that tolerates a casual or unplanned approach. Toppers who crack UPSC in their first attempt have one thing in common: precision.
Every step, every decision—from selecting a chapter to attempting a mock test—is made with meticulous care. They don’t just read; they study with a clearly charted-out plan.
What’s At Stake?
Your UPSC attempt
Valuable time (2 yrs), effort, and money
Your mental health, emotions, and of people around you.
We will start with NCERTs and Standard Books that form the backbone of UPSC Preparation.
Prabhat sir
To guide you in this journey, we have planned a groundbreaking webinar led by Prabhat Singh sir. Not only has he cracked the UPSCtwice, but he also holds an impressive AIR 377 and currently serves as an IAS allied officer with the Ministry of Railways. With four years of experience as a Super Mentor at Civilsdaily, Prabhat Singh sir is perfectly poised to guide you.
In this special webinar, Prabhat Singh sir will provide a deep dive into how you can cultivate this level of precision and strategy in your own study plans. He will unveil an unparalleled “UPSC 2025 Blueprint for Prelims and Mains” focused on building a rock-solid foundation through NCERTs and Standard Books.
Unlock Success with Prabhat Singh: A Webinar Designed to Make You a UPSC Topper.
Topic: 2-year blueprint for UPSC 2025- Building Strong Fundamentals
Date: 1st Sept 2023 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 pm Onwards
Zoom Meeting Link will be sent via your registered email address.
Who should attend this webinar?
Beginner Aspirants: Those who are just starting their UPSC journey and need strategic guidance. College or working professionals- 1st attempt aspirants
Intermediate Aspirants: Candidates who have some experience but wish to move from mediocrity to excellence- 1 to 2 attempt aspirants
Previous Year Candidates: Aspirants who could not clear the exam in previous attempts and want to understand what they were lacking.
Aspirants who want to crack a top 50 rank in UPSC 2025
Anyone who is aiming to break free from the feeling of unfulfillment and aimlessness in their preparation.
Aspirants who are not able to decipher the pattern and ‘new ways of UPSC’.
Candidates looking for practical strategies rather than generic guidance.
What can you expect to learn from the session?
Understanding the upcoming trend, UPSC’s new paradigm is evolving. How UPSC has changed over the past couple of years and how you should adapt?
Chucking old ways of UPSC preparation and building a solid foundation that is flexible and adaptable.
Basic syllabus mastery: NCERTs and Standard Books Learn which sections of NCERTs and Standard Books are essential for UPSC and how to make effective notes from them.
NCERT & Standard book Selection: Discover the 8 must-read NCERTs that provide a comprehensive understanding of society, especially helpful for aspirants from commerce or science backgrounds.
Prelims Focus: Identify key NCERTs and Standard books for foundational history prep, and how to create quick revision notes.
Supplementary study material like Maps, Magazines: Understand how to use maps, magazines etc. apart from standard books
Old vs. New NCERTsvs Tamil Nadu board: Learn which versions of NCERTs you should be focusing on for different subjects.
UPSC’s NCERT Connection: Unlock the secret of how UPSC frames direct questions from NCERTs and how to master them.
We’ll be sharing a personalized study plan after the webinar
CivilsDaily’s FREE Current Affairs package and personalized UPSC study plan
Post-webinar you will get your Personalized study plan, important PDFs, timetable framework, and mentorship session.
Based on your UPSC prep situation (working aspirant, full-time aspirant), your learning style, previous attempts, and other such factors, we will be preparing and sharing a personalized PDF study plan for you.
Designed for Working Professionals and College going UPSC aspirants
The foundation and Ultimate Assessment Program for UPSC 2025 with 3 Layered Super Mentorship Program is built with keeping all the NECESSITIES in mind.
Nothing more, Nothing less.
Aiming for UPSC IAS 2025? Why wait? Seize the Day 0 advantage now! Our early start Foundation/UAP is uniquely designed to give you a jumpstart, guided by a top 50 ranked IAS/IPS mentor. From planning to execution, we’ve got your journey to success meticulously curated. Don’t just prepare—prepare to succeed. Take the Day 0 advantage and turn your IAS dream into reality.
Know how we‘ll curate your UPSC 2025 study plan & about 3 Layers of mentorship
In 2021-23, we connected with over 15,000+ IAS aspirants via our Samanvaya (1 on 1 mentoring) outreach program.
With an average call time of ~40 minutes, we spent ~3.84 lakh minutes (~6,400 hours) understanding you and your preparation strategies.
We’re excited to embark on the journey of eliminating all doubts & difficulties in UPSC/IAS preparation for 2025. With an unwavering commitment to serving aspirants, Civilsdaily offers a one-stop program that equips students with the necessary tools and guidance to clear UPSC in the very 1st attempt.
IAS officers as your UPSC Mentors
Through personalized mentorship, curated study materials, daily current affairs updates, interactive doubt-solving LIVE sessions, and regular evaluation, Civilsdaily strives to create a UPSC ecosystem that fosters growth and ensures success.
With a deep understanding of the challenges most of the aspirants face, our rankers, mentors’ and faculties’ enthusiasm to alleviate doubts and obstacles is constant, making it an invaluable companion on the path to achieving your dreams.
Shishir, AIR 16, UPSC 2022 was our Mentorship Student
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3 Layers of Mentorship
We have supercharged our mentorship program for you. In the four layers of mentorship we will have:
IAS Batch Mentors: Top 50 Rankers
UPSC AIR 48, Aaditya Pandey; AIR 50 Abhijit; AIR 22. Pavandatta all three IAS toppers will be taking in a batch of 50 aspirants under them respectively and will handhold them to a top 50 rank in UPSC 2024-25.
These Batch Mentors will guide and oversee your studyplans, targets, progress, shortcomings, and will devise a plan to take you forward.
You will be talking 1-1 with these rankers and learning UPSC relevant skills like answer writing, notemaking, articulation of thoughts, doing current affairs, covering UPSC syllabus, etc.
Know how we‘ll curate your UPSC 2024-25 study plan & about 3 Layers of mentorship
The core academic team led by Pravin sir, Venus ma’am, Sumit sir, Zeeshan sir, Dinesh sir through various programs like Samachar Manthan current affairs, Essay program, Dominate Prelims program, Ethics program, etc will be mentoring you and connecting with you at every stage of your UPSC preparation.
Dedicated Mentors
This is where the magic actually happens. These dedicated mentors who were the actual mentors of UPSC rankers like Aaditya Pandey, AIR 48, AIR 22 Pavandatta, AIR 16 Shishir, AIR 50 Abhijit, and many more UPSC Toppers will provide handholding support and holistic UPSC preparation management.
Know how we‘ll curate your UPSC 2024-25 study plan & about 3 Layers of mentorship
You want a perfect timetable that adapts according to your learning curve.
want a Holistic UPSC Preparation Program covering all the bases- Lectures, Tests, Notes, Personalized Mentorship, Etc.
Want to adapt and prepare according to Recent UPSC Trends?
You want to prepare under the same roof with IAS Rankers in a strategic, time-bound, and targeted manner.
were unsuccessful in Prelims or Mains in your previous attempt, and want to guarantee ultimate success in UPSC-2025.
You Seek productivity, consistency, efficiency, relevance, continuous evaluation, and kill Doubt in your UPSC Preparation journey.
You think news & static concepts should be tied together for better retention.
You are fine with self-study modules but need motivation boosters to keep you on the right track.
You want your preparation to be non-judgemental.
You want a community of like-minded, sincere aspirants so that you can feed off each other’s energy.
You love active learning.
You love active doubt resolutions.
You are patient with your progress as long as it is assured.
Key Outcomes
Total GS and Current Affairs syllabus, multiple rounds of revision, and tests will be covered on time.
Advanced UPSC-level (Prelims and Mains) conceptual clarity through lectures.
With a dedicated Super Mentor (an IAS/IPS ranker) and in-house mentor, you will have consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness in your UPSC preparation
Under your Super Mentor (IAS/UPSC Rankers), in-house senior IAS mentors/faculties, you will be well equipped with intelligent MCQs solving skills (including elimination skills), will have solid strategy on ‘How to attempt Prelims to score 120+‘
Under Civilsdaily mains team led by Arvind sir, Pravin sir, and Other in-house senior IAS mentors/faculties, you will be well equipped with awesome answer writing skills. You’ll have a solid strategy on how to attempt Mains papers.
You will clear UPSC Prelims 2025, then Mains 2025 comfortably.
Know how we‘ll curate your UPSC 2025 study plan & about 3 Layers of mentorship
Masterclass covers 100 percent static syllabus from basic to advanced.
Focus on developing an interest in the subject.
Better language & explainers to ensure conceptual clarity
Comparative analysis with quick reference tables
Flowcharts, Listicles & Mind maps for easy recall
Note4Students in every chapter to establish relevance
Previous Year Questions to ensure you understand the level of depth required to crack the UPSC Mains.
UAP: Ultimate Assessment Program
Comprehensive Assessment Program that includes Test Series for both Prelims and Mains, Current Affairs and Weekly Answer Writing and Essay Program
Five Components of UAP 2025:
UPSC Prime Prelims Test Series
Mains Essential Program
Samachar Manthan 2025 – Current Affairs and Answer Writing program
Dominate Prelims 2025 by Zeeshan sir
Essay Program
2. Civilsdaily 3 Layered 1-1 Mentorship
3. Dominate Prelims:
Dominate Prelims 2025, is a comprehensive year-long program for UPSC Prelims 2025.
This holistic program offers time-bound syllabus (GS+CA) coverage, advanced conceptual clarity, AI-powered Replica-based Test Series, personalized mentorship, strategy sessions by Zeeshan sir and Rankers, and periodic performance evaluations, to help you overcome all your critical gaps.
4. Mains Essential Program:
It’s a 3-phased UPSC Mains answer writing and test series. The focus is on identifying and highlighting the issues with your preparation (information/analysis/ utilization). According to your strengths and weaknesses, a tailor-made strategy is developed. It is worked on under Arvind sir’s strict monitoring, aiming for incremental improvements every day.
No Cost EMI Facility for Students Enrolling in Civilsdaily’s Foundation Course 2024. This ensures that financial burden has not remained a concern for your preparation.
Why & How Civilsdaily’s Foundation program stands apart?
LECTURE CONTENT PREPARED based on PYQ (Highly effective). Only those areas will be focussed where UPSC can ask questions.
Lectures are covered in a storytelling format (No boring factual stuff in lectures). The focus will be on concept building.
Value addition points will be discussed in the lecture to enhance UPSC Mains answer writing.
Lectures will segregate the Prelims and Mains portions.
Domain experts: Geography Ph.D. for Geography, Historian for History, Economist for Economics
Special Lectures by Rankers
Linkage with current affairs
Note-making through lectures
Trusted by Rank 1 & 2:
This is what our students have to say..
Have queries? Or Want to know how we‘ll curate your UPSC 2025 study plan & about 3 Layers of mentorship
What makes a UPSC topper? Is it the countless hours of study, the meticulous note-making, luck? or something else entirely?
How is it that some aspirants take multiple attempts—3, 4, even 6—struggling year after year, while very few of them manage to top the UPSC exam in their very first attempt?
The journey to cracking the UPSC exams is a tale of ambition, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s not just an academic marathon but also a test of your mental fortitude, character, emotional intelligence and ability to stay calm under extreme pressure.
With over 13 lakh aspirants applying each year and only a handful making it to the finish line, one can’t help but wonder what sets the toppers apart. Could it be luck, or is there a specific mindset and strategy that ensures success?
Understanding how to excel in one of India’s most challenging exams goes beyond hard work. It demands strategic planning, emotional intelligence, and above all, insights from those who’ve been there, and done that.
This is where experts like Gautam Mohakul sir, Civil Servant with 7 yrs of experience in the administration and a seasoned UPSC interviewer, come into play. With a wealth of experience and an intimate understanding of the UPSC interview process, Gautam Sir has become a guiding light for countless UPSC aspirants. He has invaluable experience in helping candidates develop a winning mindset.
Gautam sir’s wisdom is not just theoretical; nearly 90% of those who appear for UPSC interviews take mock interviews under his guidance.
Topic: Strategies to develop mindset, attitude and UPSC prep approach like an IAS Topper
Date: 26th August 2023 (Satday)
Time: 7:00 pm Onwards
Zoom Meeting Link will be sent via your registered email address.
Who should attend this webinar?
Beginner Aspirants: Those who are just starting their UPSC journey and need strategic guidance. College or working professionals- 1st attempt aspirants
Intermediate Aspirants: Candidates who have some experience but wish to move from mediocrity to excellence- 1 to 2 attempt aspirants
Advanced Aspirants: Those who are in the last leg of their preparation and looking to fine-tune their strategies.
Previous Year Candidates: Aspirants who could not clear the exam in previous attempts and want to understand what they were lacking.
UPSC Mentors: For a better understanding of what makes an aspirant, a topper.
Aspirants who want to crack a top 50 rank in UPSC 2024-25
Anyone who is aiming to break free from the feeling of unfulfillment and aimlessness in their preparation.
Aspirants who are not able to decipher the pattern and ‘new ways of UPSC’.
Someone who has failed in earlier attempts – aiming to understand and fill critical gaps in your preparation.
Candidates looking for practical strategies rather than generic guidance.
What can you expect to learn from the session?
Mindset Mechanics: Learn what kind of mindset differentiates an average aspirant from a UPSC topper.
Strategic Planning: Gain insights into crafting a highly effective and personalized study plan.
Purpose-driven study and prep: Whatever these toppers study is under an outcome-oriented plan.
Time Management and Priority setting: Understand how to allocate time efficiently across subjects and maximize productivity.
Adaptability: Tips on how to be flexible and adapt your strategy as per your performance and new UPSC trends.
Handling Stress: Master the art of stress management to keep your preparation and exam-day performance optimal.
Always progressing, never regressing
7 pitfalls that an aspirant must avoid that might kill your UPSC dream
Real-Life Examples: Hear anecdotes and case studies of past aspirants who successfully navigated their UPSC journey.
We’ll be sharing a personalized study plan after the webinar
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Post-webinar you will get your Personalized study plan, important PDFs, timetable framework, and mentorship session.
Based on your UPSC prep situation (working aspirant, full-time aspirant), your learning style, previous attempts, and other such factors, we will be preparing and sharing a personalized PDF study plan for you.
Have you ever wondered how to move beyond merely reading the news to actively using it in your UPSC preparation? After successful sessions on identifying the best sources for current affairs and how to read newspapers effectively, we are now focusing on the next critical step: utilization and analysis.
Join Venus Awtani ma’am, senior IAS faculty for the UPSC current affairs program – “Samachar Manthan,” for a practical session full of actionable strategy and detailed steps.
Venus ma’am will be sharing hands-on strategies for making notes and utilizing current affairs “fodder” material.
This interactive webinar is not just about theory; Venus ma’am will be sharing hands-on strategies for making notes and utilizing current affairs “fodder” material. She will demonstrate LIVE how to extract the most valuable information, analyze it, connect the dots, and incorporate it into your UPSC Prelims and Mains preparation.
We will use 23rd Aug newspaper for LIVE session, please keep it ready with you and have a look at it before the session
Venus Awtani ma’am
Details
This session will be held in online mode.
Date: 24th August 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30 pm Onwards
Zoom Meeting Link will be sent via your registered email address.
If you seem lost on how to utilize current affairs and fail to organize the fodder collected in your notes.
If Current Affairs seem to take up 4-5 hours of your time and still keep your prep unfulfilled
Aspirants gearing up for UPSC 2024-25, be it college students, working professionals, or candidates who are at the very onset of their journey.
Those who attempted UPSC 2022 but couldn’t make it through and aim to make critical improvements for a stronger comeback in 2024.
Candidates still trying to wrap their heads around the patterns, syllabus, and expectations of UPSC with respect to Current Affairs.
Aspirants who are sure to clear UPSC Prelims 2023 and want to fill critical gaps in their Mains’23 Answer Writing prep.
A wealth of information leads to a poverty of attention. We will be going micro into current affairs fodder material collection..
What should you expect?
In this interactive session, you will learn how to collect-analyse-organize-utilize current affairs. This will be a practical session.
Collecting Essentials: Learn how to sift through the news and identify the core information that’s vital for UPSC. Venus ma’am will showcase how to pinpoint essential data, facts, and case studies. For instance, consider the recent Supreme Court judgment on environmental protection. How does this tie into the broader governance framework? Venus will break it down!
Analyzing & Connecting: Understanding current affairs isn’t just about memorizing facts. It’s about analyzing and connecting them to the UPSC syllabus. Whether it’s a policy announcement or a global event, Venus will guide you on how to align it with your UPSC studies.
Utilizing for Answer Writing: Essays, ethics case studies, or mains answers – Venus will discuss how to utilize collected information effectively. You’ll learn techniques for writing compelling answers that resonate with the UPSC evaluation parameters.
LIVE Demonstration: In a special segment, Venus will make notes LIVE from a newspaper. Witness firsthand how an expert dissects the news, identifies key points, and prepares notes that are exam-ready.
Other than this we will also discuss:
How to link Current Affairs and GS Static parts in UPSC Preparation and particularly for UPSC answers? Integrating content in your answers for a toppers’ level answer.
How Current Affairs can help beat the unpredictability of UPSC paper, especially Prelims?
Effective note-making techniques that are tailored to UPSC current affairs.
Issues in Current Affairs coverage-
What to read and what to ignore?
Can newspapers be a substitute for monthly magazines?
How toppers make their current affairs notes?
How to integrate CA into Mains answers
Daily, weekly coverage vs monthly coverage
Subjects, directly and indirectly, dependent on UPSC Current Affairs
What is the difference between ‘Opinion-based current affairs’ & ‘Current issues with Fact-based’ questions will also be discussed thoroughly in this webinar.
How to have a comprehensive analysis covering all the relevant current affairs topics, with a focus on interlinkages, answer writing, and retention of information?
As a UPSC aspirant, you’re no stranger to the pressure and competition that comes with preparing for one of the most prestigious exams in the country.
But the mysterious, unpredictable, and devious nature of CSAT paper can send shivers down the spine of even the veteran UPSC aspirants. AIR 109, Areeba; IPS Shubham Nagargoje; and many such aspirants have failed to clear Prelims due to CSAT in their UPSC journeys at one point in time or the other.
15 step strategy by Zeeshan sir will help in balancing CSAT-GS preparation for UPSC Prelims 2024
Also, you’ve likely heard the myths: only engineers or those with strong math and English skills can succeed in CSAT. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, anyone with the right strategy and bent of mind with smart preparation can score 90+ in CSAT.
That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a special masterclass with Zeeshan Sir, who has demonstrated this time and again.
This masterclass is completely free and open to all UPSC aspirants, but seats are limited. Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best and take your CSAT preparation to the next level.
Abhijit Sir has been where you are now. He understands the challenges of time management, especially for those with full-time jobs and college-going aspirants.
He cracked UPSC with a full-time job, a top 50 rank. How? The secret lies in his self-study approach. He understands the significance of self-study, and he’s here to guide you through.
..cultivate a strategy that transcends the traditional 8-10 hours of ineffective studying, and instead, focuses on a consistent, result-oriented 5 hr/day regimen.
Post-webinar you will get your Personalized 10-month study plan, important PDFs, timetable framework, and mentorship session.
Based on your UPSC prep situation (working aspirant, full-time aspirant), your learning style, previous attempts, and other such factors, we will be preparing and sharing a personalized PDF study plan for you.
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