The article discusses challenges posed by online privacy policies and suggests some ideas to make them more user friendly.
Issues with online privacy policies
Such policies are not designed for easy reading.
These policies are full of legal jargon and most are difficult to read.
Most policies are exclusively in English, which is clearly inadequate in a country where no more than 12 per cent are comfortable with the language.
A human-centric study across India found that even people who couldn’t read or write, when made aware of what they were consenting to, cared deeply about it.
Online consent is, therefore, a false choice for most Indians.
Importance of consent in data ecosystem
Consent is also the fulcrum of India’s fast-growing data ecosystem.
The Data Protection Bill under consideration by Parliament lists consent as a legal ground for data processing.
Last year, NITI Aayog sought public comments on the Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA), a system that will connect an individual’s financial, health, telecom and other data so that it can be moved from one provider to another.
DEPA intends to use consent to ensure that users remain in control of their data.
New ideas needed to give users greater control
1) Business as steward of consumer trust
Businesses need to become more responsible stewards of consumer trust.
Experiments suggest that making consumers read privacy policies by getting them to stay on the “privacy policy” page for a few minutes, led to increased trust in businesses and greater data sharing.
Businesses can adopt such ideas to make users trust them more.
2) Regulatory bodies need to guide consumers
Consumers do not have the time or knowledge to go through privacy policies.
The food regulator’s food safety certifications and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)’s rating guides have become part of our everyday lives.
Similarly, a “privacy rating” for apps can help individuals make more informed choices about their data.
Such “rule of thumbs” can help them cut through the jargon, trust businesses more and share more data.
3) Running awareness campaign
Governments and industry associations can play an enabling role by running innovative awareness campaigns that leverage local contexts, and relatable narrative styles.
The campaign should include awareness about messages logging off from public computers, and not sharing phone numbers easily.
4) Some other ideas
The “burden of proof” on privacy should rest with providers rather than consumers.
Businesses should act as fiduciaries of user data and act in the best interest of the user than simply maximising profits.
Regulators can create a new class of intermediaries that warn consumers about dangerous practices, represent them, and seek recourse on their behalf.
Consider the question “What are the issues with the consent to the online privacy policies? Suggest the measures to give users greater control over their digital destinies.
Conclusion
By educating and empowering every Indian, we will enable her to participate fully in India’s digital economy, and thereby create a meaningful digital life for every Indian. Only then will the true potential of Digital India be realised.
Basic parameters to design optimal agri-food policy
UN population projections (2019) indicate that India is likely to be the most populous country by 2027.
By 2030, the country is likely to have almost 600 million people living in urban areas, who would need safe food.
Indian agriculture has an average holding size of 1.08 hectares (2015-16 data) while engaging 42 percent of the country’s workforce.
Cultivable land and water for agriculture are limited and already under severe pressure.
What should be the basic features of agri-policy
1) It should be able to produce enough food, feed, and fibre for its large population.
2) It should do so in a manner that protects the environment — soil, water, air, and biodiversity and achieves higher production with global competitiveness.
3) It should enable seamless movement of food, keeping marketing costs low, save on food losses in supply chains and provide safe and fresh food to consumers.
4) Consumers should get safe and nutritious food at affordable prices.
Need to change from sub-optimal to optimal policies
Free electricity and highly subsidized fertilizers, especially urea, are damaging groundwater levels, especially in the Green Revolution states.
Sugar and wheat are being produced at prices higher than global prices, and these crops can’t be exported unless they are heavily subsidized.
Excessive stocks of wheat and rice with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) are putting pressure on the agency’s finances.
Rice remains globally competitive, but it should be remembered that in exporting rice we are also exporting massive amounts of precious water — almost 25-30 billion cubic meters, annually.
This is the water that is pumped for rice cultivation, enabled by the subsidized power supply.
In the marketing segment also, for most of our agri-commodities, our costs remain high compared to several other developing countries due to poor logistics, low investments in supply lines, and high margins of intermediaries.
All these are signs of sub-optimal agri-food policies.
Policy changes required: On the production level
Green Revolution states of Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh require crop diversification.
This can be done by switching from the highly subsidized input price policy (power, water, fertilizers) and MSP/FRP policy for paddy, wheat, and sugarcane, to more income support policieslinked to saving water, soil, and air quality.
The Agri-marketing segment is also in the need of reforms especially with respect to bringing about efficiency in agri-marketing and lowering transaction costs.
It is believed that developing countries should invest at least one percent of their agri-GDP in agri-R&D and extension.
India invests about half.
It needs to double with commensurate accountability of R&D organizations, especially the ICAR and state agriculture universities to deliver.
Policy changes required: On the consumption level
The biggest challenge for the next 10 years is that of malnutrition, especially amongst children.
The public distribution of food, through PDS, that relies on rice and wheat, and that too at more than 90 percent subsidy over costs of procurement, stocking, and distribution, is not helping much.
It is increasing the finances of FCI, whose borrowings have touched Rs 3 lakh crore.
To address that, beneficiaries of subsidized rice and wheat need to be given a choice to opt for cash equivalent to MSP plus 25 percent.
The FCI adds about 40 percent cost over the MSP while procuring, storing, and distributing food.
This cash option will save some money and also lead to supplies of more diversified and nutritious food to the beneficiaries.
Consider the question “What are the issues with India’s agri-food policies? Suggest the changes in agri-food policies so as to make them optimal.
Conclusion
What we need is to set agri-food policies on a demand-driven approach, protecting sustainability and efficiency in production and marketing, and giving consumers more choices for nutritious food at affordable prices.
Anjum sir has been conducting daily sessions on Habitat and based on those interactions we’ve had with you and our students who were able to clear this exam previously, five things are clear to us.
It’s not study the material, the number of hours, or attempts that matter but the manner of preparation that is going sail you through the prelims exam to Mains and eventually the IAS exam.
What is Sprint Club?
Anjum sir has designed a unique program to cover current affairs and related static for IAS prelims 2021 in a manner that is most suited to your needs and situation.
Till prelims 2021 we are going to have planned sessions to ensure full coverage and revision of current affairs and static related topics for IAS prelims 2021.
https://youtu.be/jDjalzruvBI
Features of Sprint Club by Anjum sir
Sprints- short duration target driven approach
Current affairs and related static comprehensive coverage
Will bring measurability and efficiency to the discussions.
Clubs- Small clubs to keep it focussed and discussions productive.
Just 30 students in one club (Habitat group)
Learning with aspirants who are like-minded and placed in similar situations e.g. Different groups could be made, like for working aspirants, veterans, first-timers, etc.
Student-centric approach
We’re going to follow open sources be it tests or current affairs so that it is not a hindrance to anyone.
Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.
*In case your answer is not reviewed in a week, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. If Parth Sir’s tag is available then tag him.
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The Supreme Court’s recent order staying the implementation of three farm laws has been criticised and is seen as violative of the doctrine of Separation of Powers.
Q. Discuss the role of judicial activism in parliamentary democracy in India.
What is the issue?
In particular, many have questioned the suspension of action under the laws as such interim orders are extremely rare.
The court did not accept the Attorney General’s argument that laws made by the legislature should not be ordinarily stayed, as there is a presumption of constitutionality in favour of the laws.
SC’s justification
This court cannot be said to be completely powerless to grant stay of any executive action under a statutory enactment, the Bench observed in its order.
This means that it was apparently making a distinction between staying a law and staying its implementation or any action under it.
Some may argue, however, that the effect remains the same, as the order operates as a stay on the government invoking its provisions.
Previous such orders
The court also cited an order passed by another Bench of the Supreme Court in September 2020 on the Maratha reservation issue.
It directed that admissions to educational institutions for 2020-21 and appointments to posts under the government shall be made without reference to the reservation provided under the relevant legislation.
Farms laws case is different
In the Maratha reservation case, the Bench said interim orders could be passed if an enactment is ex facie unconstitutional or contrary to the law laid down by the Supreme Court.
It noted that the quota violated the 50% ceiling mentioned in the Indra Sawhney case (1992) and that the Maharashtra government had not shown any extraordinary situation to justify exceeding the limit.
Here, the Court observed that a stay on the farm laws’ implementation may assuage the hurt feelings of farmers and encourage them to come to the negotiating table.
What are the court’s powers in regard to staying enacted law?
Under the broad framework of judicial review, the Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to declare any law unconstitutional.
This is on grounds if a law is contrary to any provision of the Constitution or it violates any of the fundamental rights.
Another ground is invalidity if the law is repugnant to a central law on the same subject or has been enacted without legislative jurisdiction.
Criticisms of the move
The main criticism is that suspending a law made by the legislature goes against the concept of separation of powers.
Courts are expected to defer to the legislature’s wisdom at the threshold of a legal challenge to the validity of a law.
The validity of law ought to be considered normally only at the time of final adjudication, and not at the initial stage.
The second principle is that there is a presumption that every law enacted by any legislature is constitutional and valid.
The onus is on those challenging it to prove that it is not. Therefore, courts are circumspect when hearing petitions seeking suspension of law pending a detailed adjudication.
Various precedents cited by the Court
Case law suggests that in some cases, High Courts indeed stayed the operation of some laws. However, the Supreme Court took a dim view.
In 1984, the top court set aside an interim stay granted against the operation of a municipal tax (Siliguri Municipality & Others vs Amalendu Das & Others).
In 2013, it removed the stay on some provisions of and regulations under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (Health for Millions Trust vs Union of India).
It then held that the rules were ex facie unconstitutional and the factors, like, the balance of convenience, irreparable injury and public interest are in favour of passing an interim order.
Back2Basics: Judicial Activism
The term “Judicial Activism” refers to the court’s decision, based on the wisdom that does not go rigidly within the text of the statute passed by the legislature.
It goes in favour of the use of judicial power broadly to provide remedies to the wide range of social wrongs for ensuring proper justice.
The judiciary performs an active role to uphold constitutional values and ethics under the constitutional pattern.
For addressing civic dilemmas, the judiciary applies its intellect and creativity to fill the gap between the positive and normative aspects of legislations.
The United Kingdom has invited PM Modi to attend the G7 summit that is scheduled to be held in June.
Note the members of G7 and G20. UPSC may puzzle you asking which G20 nation isn’t a member of G7.
G7 Countries
The G-7 or ‘Group of Seven’ includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
It is an intergovernmental organisation that was formed in 1975 by the top economies of the time as an informal forum to discuss pressing world issues.
Initially, it was formed as an effort by the US and its allies to discuss economic issues.
The G-7 forum now discusses several challenges such as oil prices and many pressing issues such as financial crises, terrorism, arms control, and drug trafficking.
It does not have a formal constitution or a fixed headquarters. The decisions taken by leaders during annual summits are non-binding.
Canada joined the group in 1976, and the European Union began attending in 1977.
Evolution of the G-7
When it started in 1975—with six members, Canada joining a year later—it represented about 70% of the world economy.
And it was a cozy club for tackling issues such as the response to oil shocks.
Now it accounts for about 40% of global GDP.
Since the global financial crisis of 2007-09, it has sometimes been overshadowed by the broader g20.
The G-7 became the G-8 in 1997 when Russia was invited to join.
In 2014, Russia was debarred after it took over Crimea.
Significance of G7 for India
India will get more voice, more influence, and more power by entering the G7.
After the UN Security Council (UNSC), this is the most influential grouping.
If the group is expanded it will collectively address the humongous issues created by the Wuhan virus,
Diplomatically, a seat at the high table could help India further its security and foreign policy interests, especially at the nuclear club and UN Security Council reform as well as protecting its interests in the Indian Ocean.
Back2Basics: The G-20
The G-20 is a larger group of countries, which also includes G7 members.
The G-20 was formed in 1999, in response to a felt need to bring more countries on board to address global economic concerns.
Apart from the G-7 countries, the G-20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, and Turkey.
Together, the G-20 countries make up around 80% of the world’s economy.
As opposed to the G-7, which discusses a broad range of issues, deliberations at the G-20 are confined to those concerning the global economy and financial markets.
UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has managed the production of UN Environment’s Adaptation Gap Report series since its first edition in 2014.
The aim of the reports is to inform national and international efforts to advance climate change adaptation.
Behind the concept: Adaptation Cost
Adaptation Cost includes costs of planning, preparing for, facilitating and implementing the climate change adaptation measures.
It thus derives benefits as the avoided damage costs or the accrued benefits following the adoption and implementation of adaptation measures.
Highlights of the 2020 report
The annual cost of adaptation to the effects of climate change for developing countries is estimated to at least quadruple by 2050, according to the United Nations Adaptation Gap Report, 2020.
The current cost for developing countries is in the range of $70 billion (Rs 5.1 lakh crore) and may rise to $140-300 billion in 2030 and $280-500 billion in 2050.
Funding gaps
The ever-increasing adaptation cost has also outpaced the growth in adaptation finance that refers to the flow of funds to developing countries to help them tide over the damages caused by climate change.
This, in turn, has kept the adaptation finance gap from closing with the current efforts, although the fund flow has increased, the report said.
Adaptation costs, in actual terms, are higher in developed countries but the burden of adaptation is greater for developing countries in relation to their gross domestic product.
These countries, especially in Africa and Asia, which are least equipped to tackle climate change will also, be the most impacted by it, the report noted.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought inputs from telcos and other industry experts on the sale and use of radiofrequency spectrum over the next 10 years, including the 5G bands.
Try this PYQ:
Q. In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?
Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament
Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees
Finance Commission
Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission
NITI Aayog
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 3, 4 and 5
(d) 2 and 5
What is 5G technology?
5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks.
It mainly works in 3 bands, namely low, mid and high-frequency spectrum — all of which have their own uses as well as limitations.
Three bands of 5G
The low band spectrum has shown great promise in terms of coverage and speed of internet and data exchange, the maximum speed is limited to 100 Mbps (Megabits per second).
This means that while telcos can use and install it for commercial cellphones users who may not have specific demands for very high-speed internet, the low band spectrum may not be optimal for specialised needs of the industry.
The mid-band spectrum, on the other hand, offers higher speeds compared to the low band but has limitations in terms of coverage area and penetration of signals.
Telcos and companies, which have taken the lead on 5G, have indicated that this band may be used by industries and specialised factory units for building captive networks that can be moulded into the needs of that particular industry.
The high-band spectrum offers the highest speed of all the three bands, but has extremely limited coverage and signal penetration strength.
Internet speeds in the high-band spectrum of 5G have been tested to be as high as 20 Gbps (gigabits per second), while, in most cases, the maximum internet data speed in 4G has been recorded at 1 Gbps.
Where does India stand in the 5G technology race?
On par with the global players, India had, in 2018, planned to start 5G services as soon as possible, with an aim to capitalize on the better network speeds and strength that the technology promised.
Indian private telecom players have been urging the DoT to lay out a clear road map of spectrum allocation and 5G frequency bands so that they would be able to plan the rollout of their services accordingly.
One big hurdle, however, is the lack of flow of cash and adequate capital with some companies due to their AGR dues.
Global progress on 5G
More than governments, global telecom companies have started building 5G networks and rolling it out to their customers on a trial basis.
In countries like the US, some companies have taken the lead when it comes to rolling out commercial 5G for their users.
A South Korean company, which had started researching on 5G technology way back in 2011, has, on the other hand, take the lead when it comes to building the hardware for 5G networks for several companies.
Sudhanshu sir will be with you on Habitat at 8:30 pm for the discussion. Till then read about the golden hours and how to utilize them.
Attempting a test is not a one-off activity. By attempting a test you have opened a loop which you have to close subsequently. Else, it’s of no use and your 2 hours’ worth of effort will go in vain.
The first eight hours after any test are ‘golden hours’.
All the questions and the options that were bothering you are still fresh in your mind, some might still be bothering you after the test. It is essential for you to use these hours for paper analysis and dissection. Whatever insights, learnings, and correction that you are going to make within this golden hour, is going to stay with you for a really long time.
I am sure most of you can relate to this and have experienced it when you get a particular question wrong in a test and after realizing how silly of you was to get it wrong, your brain makes a promise to you – “Never ever am I going to repeat such a mistake or get this (or such kind of) question wrong…” and like that.
So, to utilise these golden hours I have a request for those who have attempted and submitted the test, please do this:
Check your registered email’s inbox and find the questions paper + solution.
Sit with the paper for at least 2 hours.
Go through all the questions (correct as well), analyze all the options. Refer to the books and notes if required
Recollect and if possible note down why you marked some question in a particular way (right and wrong or why you left a particular question)
It is a holistically designed crash course for the UPSC IAS prelims exam. To make it more efficient and outcome-oriented we’ve integrated it with Habitat.
Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.
We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.
UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation.
How daily Habitat classes will be held?
Since we’re going to be comprehensive and effective, we’ve planned Habitat classes twice a day (2+2 hrs/day) as per a schedule.
Forenoon session: 10am – 12:30pm
You’ll be provided with the base notes and reading material beforehand. In the Habitat class the focus will be on:
Explanation and conceptual clarity.
Making linkages with static part.
Relevance of the topic or its components for the prelims exam.
The kind of questions that could be asked from a particular topic.
Things you need to focus on and the things you can avoid.
You’ll get a video summary lecture of this discussion covering the most important and relevant aspects of the topic.
A discussion session on Habitat
Evening session: 7pm – 9pm
In the second session, we’ll be focussing on the application and utilization of the information part:
Doubts resolution
Daily mini-tests (MCQs) based on day’s discussions
Explanation, discussion, and Tikdams
Revision of the day’s topics
After this session, you’ll be provided with the PDFs of mini-tests, notes for the next session, and reference material (if required).
Habitat sessions will continue till Prelims 2021 in the next two phases as well.
MCQ discussion on Habitat
Decimate Prelims 2021 progression
Phase 1: Course coverage- 7 weeks
In the first 50 days, we are going to cover 2+ yrs current affairs, associated static topics, and prelims worthy issues. These will be covered in 4+ hours daily classes on Habitat.
1. Notes and Habitat video lectures
Crisp but comprehensive notes are going to cover these current affairs on a preliminary level. These will be followed by discussion sessions on Habitat.
2. Daily Habitat classes
Habitat classes will be conducted by the subject-specific mentors twice a day. Here in the first session, you’ll be having an in-depth discussion and analysis of the scheduled topics. Why a particular topic is important and how it could be asked in prelims will be discussed. In the second session of Habitat class, you’ll be attempting MCQs, resolving doubts, and revising.
By the end of the discussion, you will be provided with video summary lectures, MCQs, mindmaps, and reference material, etc.
Phase 2: Tests and Assessment, Discussion, Tikdams- Till May
In the second phase of Decimate Prelims 2021, we’re going to focus on the application of information; testing and evaluation; doubts resolution and course correction; and learning smart ways of attempting the paper through Tikdams sessions.
1. Test series and discussions
Since learning must be accompanied by regular assessment, Decimate Prelims includes 8 Full-Length tests, 10 Current affairs tests, and 4 CSAT tests. These are high-quality tests covering the most relevant issues for IAS prelims 2021.
Tests will be followed by discussion and analysis on Habitat will help in finding out the mistakes you are committing to and how to address them in a most effective manner.
2. Tikdams and Score boosting sessions
We’ve perfected Tikdams or the art of intelligent elimination. It has the potential of raising your score by 30 marks or more. Score boosting sessions, in this phase, will prepare you and enhance your ability to perform under pressure (& lack of information).
3. Revision and discussion
We’re going to have scheduled revision and doubt resolution sessions on Habitat. These 4+hrs sessions will ensure thorough coverage of the IAS Prelims syllabus.
Phase 3: Probable questions discussion, intensive revision – till prelims
We’ll be providing 300+ most probable topics to you and will be having a discussion session on Habitat around these topics.
Moreover, intensive revision based on listicles, reports, and important topics will continue till your prelims.
Mentorship
Mentorship is an important component of Decimate Prelims 2021. It is essential for guiding your preparation towards the most effective path so that you can make the most out of this program.
On Habitat, you will get mentorship by subject-specific mentors and teachers. You can reach out to them whenever you want and get your doubts resolved as soon as you get them.
Notes and study material
As mentioned above high-quality PDF notes of current affairs, daily MCQs, discussion summaries, etc. are going to be provided. You’ll also be getting an annual subscription to Civils Digest, our monthly magazine.
Other reference material, listicles, etc. will be provided as and when required.
Take some rest. Test solutions and explanations will be emailed to you as soon as you submit the test. All India Ranking will be released on 18th Jan.
Quickly go through the solutions. Join us on this (click) Habitat group for the discussions and for doubts. We’ll discuss on how to proceed from there.
It is a holistically designed crash course for the UPSC IAS prelims exam. To make it more efficient and outcome-oriented we’ve integrated it with Habitat.
Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.
We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.
UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation.
How daily Habitat classes will be held?
Since we’re going to be comprehensive and effective, we’ve planned Habitat classes twice a day (2+2 hrs/day) as per a schedule.
Forenoon session: 10am – 12:30pm
You’ll be provided with the base notes and reading material beforehand. In the Habitat class the focus will be on:
Explanation and conceptual clarity.
Making linkages with static part.
Relevance of the topic or its components for the prelims exam.
The kind of questions that could be asked from a particular topic.
Things you need to focus on and the things you can avoid.
You’ll get a video summary lecture of this discussion covering the most important and relevant aspects of the topic.
A discussion session on Habitat
Evening session: 7pm – 9pm
In the second session, we’ll be focussing on the application and utilization of the information part:
Doubts resolution
Daily mini-tests (MCQs) based on day’s discussions
Explanation, discussion, and Tikdams
Revision of the day’s topics
After this session, you’ll be provided with the PDFs of mini-tests, notes for the next session, and reference material (if required).
Habitat sessions will continue till Prelims 2021 in the next two phases as well.
MCQ discussion on Habitat
Decimate Prelims 2021 progression
Phase 1: Course coverage- 7 weeks
In the first 50 days, we are going to cover 2+ yrs current affairs, associated static topics, and prelims worthy issues. These will be covered in 4+ hours daily classes on Habitat.
1. Notes and Habitat video lectures
Crisp but comprehensive notes are going to cover these current affairs on a preliminary level. These will be followed by discussion sessions on Habitat.
2. Daily Habitat classes
Habitat classes will be conducted by the subject-specific mentors twice a day. Here in the first session, you’ll be having an in-depth discussion and analysis of the scheduled topics. Why a particular topic is important and how it could be asked in prelims will be discussed. In the second session of Habitat class, you’ll be attempting MCQs, resolving doubts, and revising.
By the end of the discussion, you will be provided with video summary lectures, MCQs, mindmaps, and reference material, etc.
Phase 2: Tests and Assessment, Discussion, Tikdams- Till May
In the second phase of Decimate Prelims 2021, we’re going to focus on the application of information; testing and evaluation; doubts resolution and course correction; and learning smart ways of attempting the paper through Tikdams sessions.
1. Test series and discussions
Since learning must be accompanied by regular assessment, Decimate Prelims includes 8 Full-Length tests, 10 Current affairs tests, and 4 CSAT tests. These are high-quality tests covering the most relevant issues for IAS prelims 2021.
Tests will be followed by discussion and analysis on Habitat will help in finding out the mistakes you are committing to and how to address them in a most effective manner.
2. Tikdams and Score boosting sessions
We’ve perfected Tikdams or the art of intelligent elimination. It has the potential of raising your score by 30 marks or more. Score boosting sessions, in this phase, will prepare you and enhance your ability to perform under pressure (& lack of information).
3. Revision and discussion
We’re going to have scheduled revision and doubt resolution sessions on Habitat. These 4+hrs sessions will ensure thorough coverage of the IAS Prelims syllabus.
Phase 3: Probable questions discussion, intensive revision – till prelims
We’ll be providing 300+ most probable topics to you and will be having a discussion session on Habitat around these topics.
Moreover, intensive revision based on listicles, reports, and important topics will continue till your prelims.
Mentorship
Mentorship is an important component of Decimate Prelims 2021. It is essential for guiding your preparation towards the most effective path so that you can make the most out of this program.
On Habitat, you will get mentorship by subject-specific mentors and teachers. You can reach out to them whenever you want and get your doubts resolved as soon as you get them.
Notes and study material
As mentioned above high-quality PDF notes of current affairs, daily MCQs, discussion summaries, etc. are going to be provided. You’ll also be getting an annual subscription to Civils Digest, our monthly magazine.
Other reference material, listicles, etc. will be provided as and when required.
