CD war zone is an initiative started by Civils daily IAS, it is a community where we are collectively writing answers on a daily basis, apart from doing various other productive activities, like doing Daily Check-in, making timetables, discussing current affairs and likewise.
Why CD War zone?
1) Primarily because of Daily Answer Writing, we call it Daily Answer wars. Here we give you one question daily early in the morning, after that Aspirants submit their Answers, Aspirants get to Peer review each other answers as well. In the evening our mentor comes with the feedback of the answer.
UPSC CSE is a hard nut to crack. Nowadays, due to easy access to UPSC toppers and self-professed gurus (all thanks to YouTube), even most of beginners ‘supposedly’ know what it takes to clear UPSC still, not every UPSC aspirant can reach LBSNAA.
We talked to 10000+ aspirants in the last couple of years and mentored over 5000, and it became clear to us that 99.99% of failed candidates get preyed on their self-complacency.
Self-complacency breeds inconsistency!
Most of them think that 1) revising PYQs 2) Revision of textbooks and 3) Solving mock test series are the primary weapon to penetrate UPSC Prelims. At the end of the Prelims exam, they realize their mistakes. UPSC prelims exam is the first phase but not the simplest one. Toppers say, “Prelims is enough to kill your IAS dream”.
Reading books, and newspapers, making notes, taking classes, and attempting mock tests are the most important psychological factors for the exam. But, a lack of consistency & mentor guidance it’s a deadly setback.
Most of the aspirants are always in ‘snooze mode’
Inconsistency in UPSC preparation is like getting up at 5 am. A night before you set up your alarm. The motivation to get up is high at this point. But in the morning, when the alarm rings, we swipe it to the right with a thought “IN 5 MINUTES…FOR SURE!!”. This snooze cycle usually continues for some time till we realize it is 8 am. Already a bad start to the day! To add to it, you will spend the whole day repenting for not being able to get up early, instead of focusing on the time you have. The same goes for UPSC preparation. You set your targets but one slight glitch and your whole preparation go off track. Till the time you yourself realize this mismanagement, it is a bit too late. Anxiety builds up, and performance levels fall. You are not able to achieve even 10% OF YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL on D-day.
WE ASKED 10000+ STUDENTS ONE SIMPLE QUESTION –
“WHAT IS THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE THAT YOU ARE FACING IN YOUR UPSC PREPARATION?”
YOU WILL BE ASTOUNDED THAT ONE ANSWER WAS COMMON IN REPLIES – INCONSISTENCY.
They are Consistently Inconsistent. Meaning, they go through these highs and lows in their preparation. They are able to study for days or a week but they hit a sudden gap in preparation. Then, they find it very hard to come back. The good news is that we have the solution.
Our philosophy behind MENTORSHIP is to get you out of this Snooze cycle. This ensures that you are the BEST VERSION of yourself in this journey. If you are under the impression that mentorship is weekly calls you attend, then you are mistaken, my friend. Trust us, your mentor will be your ‘FRIEND, PHILOSOPHER, AND GUIDE’.
What The Hindu mentioned about Civilsdaily Mentorship
The Hindu has acknowledged the success rate of CD’s Smash mains MentorshipCD’s FREE Mentorship fulfills the IAS dreams of thousands
How Mentorship can fight inconsistency in preparation?
TO EACH THEIR OWN – Every aspirant is different. Their strengths and weaknesses are different. Their time availability is also different. Identifying this is important so you don’t end up making unrealistic targets and lose momentum. Your mentor will make sure you start slow but remain consistent to build your confidence. Making your schedule structured based on our experience of working with 2500+ students is our first priority.
Tavishi failed thrice in the Prelims before but after joining CD’s mentorship cleared Prelim 2022 on her 4th attempt.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS – When you see yourself grow, it becomes easier to motivate yourself to push boundaries. Tracking your progress can happen in many ways like mentorship calls or chat sessions or regular tests. The idea is to ensure that you don’t go off track in your preparation, and even if you do, we have your back.
EVOLUTION – Constant guidance is important to bring consistency to your UPSC preparation. Guidance is not about clearing your doubts or asking you to study when you don’t. It is also about the evolution of your preparation. This is where you and your mentor work as a team. A constant effort to PLAN AND BUILD UP YOUR ABILITY to learn in a faster and more efficient way.
TALK IT OUT – The biggest hurdle in achieving your highest level of consistency is the emotional part. Every now and then, you. surround yourself with negative thoughts, you feel scared and depressed. Instead of resolving these emotional issues, you avoid them as it seems like a waste of your precious time. You have to understand that ignoring emotional troubles does not solve them. What your doing is building an emotional time bomb that may burst a week before your mains or prelims! This is where your MENTOR AS A FRIEND comes in. All our mentors have been through this journey. We understand your fears and anxieties. So, TALK IT OUT.
Don’t let inconsistency keep you away from your dreams.
Fill up the SAMANVAYA form given below. Let us know your problems and we will find a solution to them, just like our students say ” TOGETHER WE CAN AND WE WILL”.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
GS-1 The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
GS-2 Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
GS-3 Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
Hey aspirants, Just have a look at this UPSC question:
The ancient civilization in the Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without breakdown to the present day. Comment.
Questions like these can’t be solved from your regular books and Magazines, UPSC sometimes expects you to know things that are beyond your regular sources. Things which are talked about more amongst common masses.
To help you overcome his gap in your preparation and cover all bases CivilsDaily is bringing the Overlooked series.
https://youtu.be/8Hpsoljf5CU
What is Overlooked?
The overlooked series is an initiative by Civilsdaily IAS, which aims to do a discussion on themes and topics relevant for everyone but super relevant for UPSC Aspirants, which are not available in routine sources of Preparation.
In this series, Officers, Academicians, and other relevant people will share their insights on the above-mentioned themes and topics.
Why the overlooked?
1) To know the unheard stories of themes and topics which are not only relevant for the UPSC exam but for generally aware citizens as well.
2) To make teaching and learning simplified, a light-hearted but productive discussion can do wonders for your UPSC preparation.
3) To make your Study breaks productive.
You can fill up this form to have a 1-1 discussion with a senior IAS mentor. (FREE)
GS-1 The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
GS-2 Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, Indian constitution
GS-3 Indian Economy
GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
Special UPSC/MPSC Seminar (23rd November, Wednesday) | How to complete Current Affairs in 1.5 hrs per day? by CD’s senior mentors Pravin Garje and Rahul Vadar | Get Samachar Manthan current week’s module for FREE
How to cover current Affairs by just studying 1.5 hrs per day for civil services exam?
Be it MPSC or UPSC covering current affairs is a huge task due to almost a year worth of current affairs that has to be covered. Moreover, this comes in both prelims and mains so it has to be covered in a certain manner.
Your current affairs notes must also be prepared on a regular basis so that you can revise them at the appropriate time.
But there are many issues that you aspirants face:
From where to cover current affairs? Best sources
What all to study and what to leave?
How to make notes of daily current affairs?
How to use CA for answer writing?
How not to waste time on covering current affairs for UPSC and MPSC preparation?
Acknowledging the need to ensure removing difficulties, the students face, I will be present with Rahul Vadar (Senior Mentor) at CivilsDaily, for a webinar on:
How to cover current affairs in a holistic manner in just 1.5 hrs per day.
How to filter and read newspapers to cover UPSC/MPSC-centric current affairs for Prelims
Techniques to make notes
Write answers and solve MCQs
So, if you wish to get your name on the MPSC UPSC Prelims 2023 merit list, don’t miss out on this great chance to discuss your queries in a 1-1 session with toppers’ mentors.
Seminar Details: 23rd November, (Wednesday) at 7 PM.
Date: 23rd November 2022
Time: 7 pm Onwards
Venue: This Workshop will be held in both offline and online mode. You can attend in CivilsDaily’s Pune center in offline mode, and for Online mode, we will share a Zoom link in your email. Please register.
Points that they will be discussing in the Masterclass
How to cover current affairs holistically in 1.5 hrs/Day for Prelims, Mains, and Interviews?
Supplementing Newspapers with Magazines like Yojana, Kurukshetra, etc, and making notes from them.
How to focus on these:
Socio-economic issues like Women’s issues, Education or Health related issues, Issues or policies affecting vulnerable sections, etc.
Issues of national and international importance.
Political issues related to Indian Constitution, Legislative and Administrative processes.
Supreme Court or High Court verdicts.
Good analysis of current issues.
Parliamentary Debates.
Government policies and orders.
How to make 2 paged crisp notes for Prelims and Mains revision and answer writing?
How to collect examples, case studies, and important fodder for Mains answers?
Finishing newspaper within 40 mins max.
How to connect Current Affairs with GS?
Those who understand the exam syllabus and pattern well, have less anxiety but a beginner (due to less understanding of the syllabus and pattern) takes enough time to read and prepare.
Rahul sir is a mentor with CivilsDaily for more than 2+ years and is now mentoring more than 1500 students. His experience of writing in all 5 UPSC-CSE Prelims & MAINS exams, and attending the interview twice, makes him an appropriate guide to address this compulsory matter.
About me (Pravin Garje):
Pravin Sir is a mentor with CivilsDaily for nearly 2+ years and is now working with Sukanya Rana Ma’am in the Civilsdaily Mains Guidance Program. His experience of scoring 110+ in all 6 Prelims exams,coupled with scoring 135+ marks in ethics and essay papers and attending the interview twice, makes him an appropriate guide to address this compulsory matter
What The Hindu mentioned about Civilsdaily Mentorship
GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, issues.
GS-2 Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications
GS-3 Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
22nd November (Tuesday), @7:30 PM | UPSC Mains Webinar by AIR 205 Durga Adhikary and Sukanya ma’am | Get AIR 205’s notes + CD’s economic geography (Covering 27 industries) notes. Fill up FREE mentorship and webinar registration form below.
Recorded session + free CD mains notes and economic geography notes-download
Guys, do you know that the months from November to Feb and even mid-March are known as the Golden Period for Mains preparation among UPSC toppers.
It is the time when you focus on developing answer writing skills, cover GS Mains topics, attempt tests, make improvements in your answers, and to put it in short – GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE over the competition.
Utilize the 3 months of Golden period to gain a competitive edge in UPSC Mains preparation
Before you jump on the Prelims mode for UPSC 2023, you must make full use of the coming three months. And to help you strategize and get your Mains prep streamlined we have Durga Prasad Adhikary, AIR 205, UPSC 2021 take a session for you.
AIR 205 in UPSC 2021
Durga Prasad Adhikary scored one of the highest marks in UPSC 2021 Mains and if not for the interview score he would have scored a rank of under 50.
Masterclass Details: 22nd Nov, At 7:30 PM
Register and we will email you the Zoom link.
UPSC Topper Durga Prasad & Sukanya Rana, Mains Program head will be taking up a webinar masterclass to help you make a comparative analysis of toppers’ approach along with the vital skills to write UPSC mains answers like a topper.
Recorded session + free CD mains notes and economic geography notes-download
How to make the best use of the next 3-4 months for UPSC Mains preparation and learn answer writing? Integrating Mains answer writing practice in daily preparation.
How to write 200-word answers in just 7 to 8 minutes?
How to complete a mains paper in 3 hrs?How to increase writing speed?
Current affairs as well as the static strategy for UPSC’s mains preparation.
How to understand the demand of a question fully and correctly before contemplating an answer for it.
How toppers develop a basic mental framework of the answer before committing anything on the paper?
What are the top skills that every topper acquires to write a number fetching answers?
How to integrate UPSC mains in your day-to-day preparation
As a beginner how to self-evaluate your mains answers? How to collect takeaways from 2022’s mains paper?
How to do a trend analysis of the past 4 years?
How to maintain ‘accuracy’, ‘brevity’, and ‘Clarity’ in each and every answer?
How to do a comparative analysis of toppers’ approach. How do they create an on-demand answer and how do they follow the answer writing basic rules- ‘Brainstorming’, ‘Outlining’, ‘Idea/Argument placement, and ‘Structuring’
Do and don’t of UPSC to keep in mind while answering writing? The most common mistakes will also be discussed.
Recorded session + free CD mains notes and economic geography notes-download
Durga Prasad Adhikary is a student of Civilsdaily’s Smash Mains program. He scored 820 marks in UPSC Mains 2021 (one of the highest) & secured AIR 205 in UPSC 2021 – allocated IPS. He also cleared UPSC IFoS (AIR 21).
About Sukanya Ma’am
Sukanya Rana:
Our Civilsdaily Mains Program Head Mrs. Sukanya Rana has mentored 1500+ students & 100+ Rankers across multiple stages from prelims to mains to interviews. She is part of Smash Mains as an Ethics Mentor and helped Civilsdaily topper to achieve their dream.
She has firsthand experience with 4 mains and 2 interviews of UPSC. She has also appeared in the State PCS interview.
Sukanya Ma’am has scored consistently 100+ marks in ethics and in 2019 her marks were 140 in GS 4. In 2020 and 2021, under her mentorship, many smash mains students were able to secure 110+ marks.
Recorded session + free CD mains notes and economic geography notes-download
CD Warzone Telegram link at the bottom of the article
UPSC exam is all about, answer writing, everyone suggests you write answers on a daily basis, but managing exam Preparation and writing 4-5 answers every day is a herculean task. No matter if you are a beginner or a veteran, Answer writing is important, and just because you are not able to write 4-5 answers on a daily basis, ignoring answer writing is a horrible idea.
Why an answer every day?
1) One answer per day is manageable, whether a beginner or a veteran, a sincere IAS Aspirant is easily able to write one answer per day, in addition to his studies.
2) Writing one answer every day will help you improve your answer writing speed, if you are able to write one answer every day in under 7.5 minutes, you will be in a much better position to attempt full lengths mocks.
3) Discipline and routine are much needed for this exam, daily answer writing at a fixed time will give you a routine, and gradually you will develop a habit.
How daily answer wars will help you:
1) Once you are into this initiative, you are in a telegram group where many others like you have attempted the same question at the same time, it helps you to check your accuracy and do a peer review.
2) When collective man hours go into one answer, we get at least 20 new dimensions for that answer, since each aspirant is unique, and each perspective is unique.
3) Our Senior IAS Mentors go through your answers every day and provide you with their expertise on each and every answer.
How does it work?
Every day there will be a YouTube live at 11 am, ideally, you are expected to submit your answers during the live session, but we extend the time till 2 PM, you can post your answers in the telegram group. In the evening there would be another YouTube live where our Mentor comes and provide you with feedback.
