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Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln clearly sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

This Science and Technology test contains questions from the following themes:

New Technology in News: 9

Biotechnology: 11

Basic Science (NCERTs): 16

Space Technology and Indian Collaboration in Scientific Experiments: 20

Schemes and Initiatives and Technology in Agriculture:  11

Defense Technolgy: 4

Health and Diseases: 11

Alternative and Nuclear Energy: 14

Information and Communication Technology: 4

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

Q.1) With reference to Hyperloop technology, consider the following statements:

1. It works on the mechanism of gravitation free capsule running at an ultra high speed in a loop like tube maintained at very high pressure.
2. It would require less energy and would have immunity to inclement weather as well as collision.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q.2) Which of the following is/are the source(s) of Saturated fats?

1. Peanut
2. Red meat
3. Olive Oil
4. Coconut Oil

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 3 and 4 only

c. 2 and 4 only

d. All of them

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements with reference to the difference between Quick Response (QR) code and Barcode:

1. While a barcode holds information in the horizontal direction, a QR code holds information in both horizontal and vertical directions enabling it to store more information.
2. Barcode can be scanned and used even if it is damaged but QR code cannot be used if it is damaged.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q.4) Which of the following statements is correct with reference to recently launched Application Programming Interface Exchange (APIX)?

a. It is a platform to boost the Artificial Intelligence Capability of SAARC nations.

b. It is a new portal where QUAD nations can exchange information about maritime threats in the Indo Pacific region.

c. It is a banking technology platform designed to reach people worldwide who are still without bank accounts.

d. It is a collaboration between India and the EU to manufacture hybrid cars in the South Asia region.

 

Q.5)  Consider the following statements regarding NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK:

1. It enables the sharing of scientific databases and remote access to advanced research facilities.
2. India has decided to extend its National Knowledge Network to Bhutan.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

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Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

Q.1) With reference to International science projects, consider the following:

1. Large Hadron Collider (LHC)– The God Particle
2. Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) – The World’s Most Advanced Telescope
3. International-Thermonuclear-Experimental-Reactor (ITER) – Fusion Energy
4. Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) – Antiproton and Ion Research

Which of the above projects have India’s active participation?

a. 1 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1, 3 and 4 only

d. All of them

 

Q.2) Project ANDREX is in news related to:

a. the finding of biological carbon pump in the Antarctic ocean

b. the discovery and confirmation of methane on the surface of Mars

c. climate change impact in the Arctic ice sheets

d. None of the above

 

Q.3) Consider the following pairs regarding Water Harvesting Practices:

Practices                                        States

1. Mission Kakatiya                  Telangana

2. Pani Panchayat                    Jharkhand

3. Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan   Gujarat

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

a. 1 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q.4) The following statements describe which of the given places in the options?

1. It lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal.

2. It is also known as Seven Pagodas.

3. The entire assemblage of monuments of this town collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. Puri

b. Kakinada

c. Mamallapuram

d. Madurai

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to Eastern Economic Forum (EEF)

1. It was established to support the economic development of eastern countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

2. India participated in the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) that was held in Vladivostok, Russia.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

Dear students,

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

Benefits of Samachar Manthan

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

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

Economics

•  [Op-ed snap] Regulator needs to address risks to financial stability
• Green Channel Combination
• Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Programme
• [op-ed snap] The great disruption of 2016
• [op-ed snap] A land of missed calls and revised deadlines
• Global Competitiveness Index 2019
• Slowdown in the credit flow
• Can the government intercept WhatsApp?
• Small businesses provide most jobs in underdeveloped, developing nations: ILO
• [op-ed snap] The efficiency promise of the bankruptcy code
• India’s industrial production shrinks 1.1% in August
• [op-ed snap] The policy way out
• Issues in cooperative banks

Enviro & Biodiversity

• The fight over Mumbai’s Aarey Colony
• Evolution of Universe after the Big Bang
• Graded Response Action Plan
• [oped of the day] Rethinking water management issues
• GEMINI system to aid fishermen
• Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

Governance

• e-DantSeva
• World Vision Report
• [op-ed snap] Uncaging India
• WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy 2019–2023
• Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme (PMILP) – ‘DHRUV’
• Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme
• [op-ed snap] The minimum wage solution
• Government launches SUMAN scheme, assures free medicines for pregnant women
• [oped of the day] Let’s use cognitive science insights for better learning

History

• Satnami Rebellion
• Mahabalipuram’s China connection

International Relations

• Turkish offensive in Syria
• India-Bangladesh relations
• [oped of the day] Techno-Politics: Focus on China’s facial recognition technologies
• RCEP
• Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) 2019
• Modi-Xi ‘Informal Summit’

Polity

[op-ed snap] Privacy rights & wrongs 54

Science Tech

• Nobel Prize in Chemistry: for Lithium ion battery
• 82 Moons orbiting Saturn
• [op-ed snap] How things work
• Elastocaloric effect
• Ionospheric Connection Explorer
• [oped of the day] On AI, various government agencies have conflicting and confusing strategies

 

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

Click here to enroll for the Prime Prelims TS

Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

Q.1) Which of the following are the likely consequences of an increase in the concentration of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

1. There would be an increase in the rate of photosynthesis in the plants
2. Nitrogen fixation in root nodules will be increased
3. There would be an increase in rate of transpiration

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 2 only

d. All of them

 

Q.2) With reference to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), consider the following statements:

1. It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
2. It was adopted under the aegis of members of IUCN.
3. It is legally binding on the Parties and take the place of national laws.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. All of the

 

Q.3) Which of the following is/are sources of soil pollution?

1. Fly ash from thermal power plants
2. Use of inorganic fertilizers in agriculture
3. Dumping of hospital organic wastes
4. Incineration and pyrolysis

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 2 and 4 only.

c. 2 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity Hotspot:

1. A Biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with a rich pool of biodiversity that threatened by the human.
2. The Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, the Western Himalayas, and the Eastern Himalayas are the only 4 Biodiversity hotspots in India.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q.5) Which of the following are the effects of Global warming?

1. The clashing of warm and cold fronts would result in more violent weather.
2. Due to warming, more water will be evaporated from seas leading to consistent high rainfall.
3. Agricultural productivity of temperate regions will decline.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 1 and 3 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

 

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Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”

This quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

 

Q.1) Regarding the Mars solar conjunction, consider the following statements:

1. During Mars solar conjunction, Mars and Earth will be on opposite sides of the Sun.

2. It occurs every two years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both of them

d. Neither of them

 

Q.2) Which of the following have been declared as renewable energy sources in India?

1. Ocean energy projects

2. Solar projects

3. Wind power projects

4. Large hydropower projects

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 3 and 4 only

c. 1, 2 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

Q.3) The power to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in:

a. President of India

b. Chief Justice of India

c. Prime Minister

d. Parliament

 

Q.4) Which of the following countries are the members of MEKONG GANGA COOPERATION (MGC)?

1. Cambodia

2. Vietnam

3. Laos

4. Bangladesh

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 and 4 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 3 and 4 only

d. 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.5) Concerning “Know India Programme”, consider the following statements:

1. Its objective is to make Indian origin youth aware about India, its cultural heritage, art and to familiarize them with various aspects of contemporary India.

2. Under this Scheme, preference is given to PIOs from Girmitiya countries.

3. It is implemented by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. All of them

 

 

click here to enroll for the Prime Prelims TS

Dear students,

31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. “

This quote by Abraham Lincoln clearly sums up how one should prepare for that day. So before entering the battlefield alone should have enough practice. Our Prime Prelims Test series which shall enrich you to acquaint yourself with the pattern of CSE-2020, assess your abilities, rectify your mistakes and make you confident to appear on the examination day.

Our Prime Prelims Test Series follows the same approach as that adopted by UPSC. Our team of experts is quite enriched with the UPSC pattern and focal point of the questions and hence creates more chances for the aspirants to crack civil service examination by appearing our Test Series.

The key philosophy of our prelims TS is Evidence-based question making: The 3600 questions you face in our mocks have their relevance established in UPSC’s trend analysis. We focus on themes that are important as per UPSC so that we maximize your chances of questions overlap with the actual UPSC Prelims.

Thus Indian Geography test contains questions from the following themes:

Indian Physiography; Location (Latitude and Longitude); Northern Mountains; Plains, Peninsular India; Islands of India- 23

Climatic Regions of India and Indian Climate – 18

Agriculture – 9

Classifications of Soils and Problems of Soil and Conservation – 6

Indian Monsoon, Drainage System and Irrigation – 21

Mineral Resources – 5

Vegetation – 9

Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks – 9

 

Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test). 

Noone but only you can assess how it will help you in being the top percentile of aspirants. You have to practice ruthlessly and civils Daily provides you with a platform to hone your skills.

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. Kashmir valley lies between Great Himalayas and Ladakh range.
2. Jhelum river flows through Kashmir valley.
3. Tsomoriri and Pangong Tso are saltwater lakes found in Ladakh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All of them

 

Q.2)  Consider the following statements regarding soil formation:

1. Red and yellow soils show strong links to the parent rock.
2. In general, if we travel from the equator towards the pole, we will find an increasing depth of soil profile.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both of them
d. Neither of them

 

Q.3)  The break in the monsoon in various regions of India is due to which of the following reasons?

1. Winds blowing parallel to the west coast.
2. Withdrawal of westerly jet streams from the northern plains.
3. Development of anticyclonic conditions over the northern plains.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. All of them

 

Q.4)  Consider the locations of the following hills in India:

1. Satmala hills
2. Rajmahal hills
3. Maikala hills
4. Ramgarh hills

Which of the following is the correct sequence of above hills from east to west?

a. 2-4-3-1
b. 3-4-2-1
c. 1-2-4-3
d. 2-1-3-4

 

Q.5) Consider the following crops of India:

1. Groundnut
2. Sesamum
3. Pearl millet
4. Barley

Which of the above are predominantly dryland crops?

a. 1 and 4 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 2, 3 and 4 only
d. All of them

 

All that has to be done has been done already. Wading through the maze of GS syllabus, understanding the Optionals at a Masters level, writing lengthy essays in a rhythm and topping it all, practising tests that prepare us for the exam time conditions; we did it all. Trust me. 

Some of us might feel highly confident. Some would be nervous. Some must be prodding over the things that should have been done. Let me tell you, this is not the time for all of these. A neurosurgeon trains himself in the most complicated of cases. But each brain tumor poses him a new challenge. It doesn’t depend on how well prepared he was in the past. It all boils down to the moments of application of his knowledge in the Operation Theatre. 

The same applies to this stage at the exam. All that matters is execution. Laser-sharp, clinical and extremely rational managerial behavior. 10 days from now, things would be different. You will be back to the relatively laid back phase and will have all the time in the world to praise/curse yourself. Just, now isn’t the time.

What are the things to keep in mind now. It’s no more a preparation strategy. Take it as a personality development article and prepare yourself in the mind as you read the points ahead:

 

Before/ between exams:

• Glance through, do not read – The time before and between the exams is key to glance through the material you have read. It is not the time for in depth understanding and focussed reading of any topic. There’s no time too. If you haven’t read some topics before, forget it. It’s useless to read it now. You cannot memorise it, nor can you revise the other topics you are good at.
• Make a list – Have a list of topics you want to refer to. It helps in reducing the decision fatigue on which topic to refer/ which area to focus on. Neatly break down the time, allot topics to glance through, and stick to it. If a topic is taking too much time, move on. Ensure that you give at least a cursory look to all the key areas of a paper.
• Hold the nerves – I can’t stop quoting this. In 2017 mains, I had a nervous breakdown before my Telugu Literature paper. I felt under confident and wanted to give up the exam. All I could see at that time were the topics I haven’t covered. After wasting a few precious hours, I have stuck to what I finished and revised them. I could score a decent 140 in Paper II over which I was tensed. Sometimes, it is best to see the brighter half.
• Save the analysis for a later day – It’s tempting at times to go to discussion forums, talk to roommates about the relative ease/difficulty of the paper. In 2017 mains, there was an essay on natural laws and most of those who confidently attempted it started worrying once they are out. Because there are so many interpretations of the topic. It impacted the next paper of a good friend of mine. 
• Repeating the age old wisdom – Get a decent amount of sleep. Eat good food and use mosquito repellants.

During the exam

As this is the most discussed part, I’ll quickly glance through the key do’s and don’ts.

Do’s:

1. Glance through the paper. Attempt the most confident bunch first. Then, progressively decrease the time to the questions you know less and least about.
2. Attempt all the questions.
3. Mind the time and word limits.
4. Fill the attendance sheet properly(I was warned in 2017 mains for making the same mistake, twice, in the attendance sheet :P)

Don’ts:

1. No emotions attached. Fully engage your left brain. No overexcitement on seeing a couple of known questions nor hurt when the Qs seem to be falling from the sky.
2. Spending too much time on one Q. Sometimes, we feel that we know it well, just the right fact/ argument is not striking. Leave it for later. Mark it in the paper. Come back later(if you have time).
3. Forgetting a Q – Yes, this happens. And it happened with me. I scored a 118 in my 2017 Mains GS -3 despite not attempting the Q on nuclear technology. Actually, I forgot it. So please, double check if you have attempted all the Qs.

 

Now that I’ve ticked off the list of making lists, we’ll proceed to the final gyaan-sandesh.

1. It’s a process you have to go through, no matter what. So, why not face it with a smile. Enjoy the process. Sure, it’s easier said than done. But then why do we all love Po so much. Because no matter how big the challenge at hand, he didn’t stop eating the dumplings.
2. Whenever there’s a doubt, think of how far you’ve come. Many people give up preparations midway, many fail at the level of prelims, many cannot afford the enormous social pressure this exam brings. You have endured all that. And now are one step shorter to realising your dream. Respect it. Respect your efforts. You will be good. Trust me.
3. Sometimes, it just needs one final blow. You must be knowing the story of the gold digger. Don’t give up mentally, at the last shot. 
4. Be your best self. The highest potential you can bring, the bravest mental state you possess – these are your tools the next ten days. Be an Avenger who doesn’t just fight but fights his valiant best in times of need. Your confidence, inner peace and state of mind are your biggest strengths at this time. Not your years of preparation or the thousands of answers written.

I would like to conclude by saying that you are all on a relatively equal footing now; irrespective of the amount of work done in the past. From now on, how strong you remain and how clinically you tackle the papers one by one – as a tiger slowly waiting for it’s prey, one step at a time, with full focus – will determine how you perform.

 

All the very best. On behalf of the entire CD team.

 

Cheers!

Swati GL

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