It is my pleasure to share whatever little I have and opine that the purpose is served if it helps… Continue reading Examination Framework and Action Strategy – Prelims Stage

Over the years I have witnessed many changes in IAS examination in terms of pattern, trend & nature of questions,… Continue reading Post Prelims – Do’s & Don’ts

Consider the following Statements regarding the DPSP/ Directive Principles of State Policy: The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in… Continue reading UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – Polity Solutions

In the South Atlantic and South Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?… Continue reading UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – Geography Solutions

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade… Continue reading UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – E&B Solutions

Hello guys, Before we have the mentors take the centre stage and shower the solutions all over the place, we open… Continue reading Escaped the bloodbath, did you?

The ONLY book I’ve read for Economy part in GS Paper III is the Macroeconomics – NCERT. Many people have… Continue reading How I prepared for the GS Paper III – Economy

Dear All, By now, you must have been through with your readings and revisions. Now it is time to relax… Continue reading 15 Commandments – Final tips for the D Day!

  I have been asked this question many times and some people keep asking me which optional is better and… Continue reading Why did I choose Mathematics as my optional?

Of late, many people have been asking me about how to prepare for the Prelims. Before I begin, I would… Continue reading How to prepare for Prelims?

I started reading studying newspapers from 1st November 2013 and I didn’t miss even a single day till 13th December, 2014… Continue reading Studying newspapers, magazines and making notes

Without further ado, here we go!   Enviro and Biodiversity have varied level of difficulty level topics. Let’s make a scheme… Continue reading Target IAS 2015 & Beyond – How to Approach Enviro & Biodiversity?

This personal blog is a part of an ongoing series – Target IAS 2015 & Beyond. Satish has been an integral part of the… Continue reading Target IAS 2015 & Beyond – How to Approach Indian Polity?

I am giving a broad sketch on how to approach these 2 very crucial topics for Prelims. Take it with… Continue reading Target Prelims 2015 – Geography & Ecology

Why should one make current affairs notes for IAS Prep? Current affairs are important in every GS paper and also in… Continue reading How to Prepare for Current Affairs for UPSC IAS

Ask anything and everything. Starting out with your IAS prep? Read this blog –  CD’s Guide to IAS Prep: From Aspirant… Continue reading AUA : Ask Us Anything!