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  • [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 11 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

    Dear students,

    Here’s a link to the Prelims Daily Quiz Analysis Video. Watch this after you have attempted that day’s Prelims Daily questions [on this link]

    https://youtu.be/flxy4TWjnJQ

    The full playlist is available here [click2watch]

    [WpProQuiz_toplist 180]


    We need your comments, likes, and shares on these videos. The aim of this series is to help you revise news via questions. PLEASE spread the videos.

    What’s wrong with the student’s study habits?

    Only 5% of our students who read news attempt PD. This beats the purpose of reading the news. Even those 5% who attempt PD are unable to get the most out of the initiative. They are either guessing or doing the tests just as a routing activity without engaging in it.

    What’s CD doing to maximize your efforts?

    Now, we have moved one step further with the launch of analysis videos of Prelims Daily (PD). These videos will reveal the critical nitty-gritty surrounding every PD question. It is an unfortunate reality that no single question can be framed to cover all the possible angles.

    The analysis videos will plug this hitherto inevitable gap, thereby making your preparation more methodical, holistic and foolproof. Nothing can be more valuable than experience, and that is precisely what the PD initiative and the analysis videos offer. These will be valuable for both newcomers and senior players in the field.

    PS: We want to be 100% certain that the time and energy spent on making these videos is helping you in your UPSC Prelims preparation. So, pls click on the videos, like, share and comment and let us know your thoughts.

  • Gear up for our Ethics Full length test this sunday |Mains Full-Length Test Series Program 2019 – 3 months | Write 12 tests | Reach your next level

    Click here to enroll.  | Click here for Time Table


    Dear Students,

     As an aspirant, we all wait for that imaginary moment when we are done with all the revision and have this tendency to delay answer writing.

    The bitter truth is that the moment when you are done with all your revision and ready for answer writing will never come. You should remember that the confidence of writing good answers comes only by writing more and more answers. Some things are best learnt by doing only and learn from your mistakes. Take swimming in this case. You will only learn when you are in a pool and not by watching tutorial videos or watching others swim.

    A test series gives you the opportunity to test yourself and also helps you in improving your writing.

    Our previous year FLTs have exceptional hit ratios. Go through the posts below to understand what we are talking about –

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9IzWNttV-4

    UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 1 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS

    UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 4 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS

     

    We are excited to launch our Mains Full-Length Test Series Program for 2019. As usual, we are incorporating a lot of feedback and bringing a better offering.

    Here are questions from Fourth  full-length test (Ethics)

    Q.1 The many ills that our society as a whole is suffering today is mainly due to crises of values. Comment. Discuss the causes of value crisis in modern society? (10 marks)

    Q2. What do you mean by ethical governance? What are the components of ethical governance? Discuss the measures that should be taken to ensure strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance. ( 10 marks 150 words)

    Q3. You are posted as S.P of a sensitive district. There is a project of infrastructure development going on in your area related to widening of a road passing through the main market. However, on the road lies a mosque which has been illegally constructed on government land and has to be removed in order to widen the road. The project has been pending for a long time but no civil servant wants to touch it as it is a very sensitive issue because of the communal sensitization of the area.

    The main particular political party in the area is also supporting not to demolish the mosque due to political interests. Your senior officials have also given a blind eye to the issue for long. Members of the committee who run the mosque went to court, but lost the case. High Court has also directed the state government to remove the mosque from the market road. But no official wants to burn his hands. Now, the District Magistrate has asked you to demolish it using force. You understand that removing the mosque may lead to violence, it can even spark communal violence also. The junior officers are also showing their reluctant attitude to participate in the work. Political parties have their particular interest in it.

    Answer the following questions based on the above situation:

    (a) What are the dilemmas faced by you in the above situation? Explain.(5 marks)

    (b) What are the options available before you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits.(10 marks)

    (c) Which course of action is best and why?(5 marks)

     

    Q4. Discuss the ethical issues involved in giving freedom to civil servants to express their political beliefs and attitude as part of their freedom of speech. (10 marks 150 words)

    Program Inclusions

    1. Checked Copy Discussion on Phone
    We are known to provide individual attention to students. We have further standardized our program. Now students can schedule a call within 2 days of receiving their checked copies by replying back to us with their availability. We have kept it 2 days so your mentors can easily recall your attempt.
    This is the biggest reason why you should join our TS. Major issues with your attempt will be highlighted and your improvement will be tracked in subsequent tests.

    2. Question Formulation
    Our questions will now specifically state that
    >Whether they are straightforward or thought-provoking/analytical.
    >Whether they have subparts.
    >Why this question – similar previous year questions, the importance of the theme, etc.
    CD Innovation – Rather than the regular uninspiring questions, we have gone the extra mile and crafted unique, intellectually-stimulating questions. These will reward analytical ability and critical thinking. These questions will be marked with a ‘star’.

    3. Model Answers
    > For ‘thought-provoking/analytical‘ type of questions, we’ll provide the best way to approach them.
    > Alternate introductions
    > Sub-headings and categorization to enhance readability and answer structure.
    > Color coding for main arguments, reports, data, scholars, etc.
    > OTB – *Out of the box points for additional marks*

    4. Answer Checking
    Answer-copy evaluation in the industry has become stagnant. The focus is restricted to superficial, memory-based lapses rather than on analytical excellence and cross-domain inter-linkages.
    Our stress will be on the following –
    1. Superior introduction and conclusion.
    2. Usage of subject-specific vocabulary.
    3. Articulation proficiency.
    4. Substantiating evidence like Government and International Reports and Indices.
    5. Prominent and contemporary examples.
    Thorough answer checking with oversight of rankers like Dr. Vipin Garg(AIR 20), Swapnil Pawar (AIR 525)

    5. Video Discussion
    There will be a video discussion after every test where the mentor will discuss how you can write the best answers to the questions asked in the test. Mentors will also be sharing answer writing strategy with students so that they can gain extra marks in Mains

    6. One to one mentorship 
    We believe in constant guidance and support approach and therefore we will provide a dedicated one to one mentorship group for students of the module where they can have peer discussions as well as doubt clearance via mentors.
    The group will also have toppers who will personally guide the students. The students can always raise there preparation related query in the group.

    7. Magazines, listicles and other relevant study material
    Supplementary content provided will be helpful in covering multiple related questions.

    MAINS FULL LENGTH TESTS-2019 Time Table

    Fees – Rs. 9K + Taxes.

    Click here to enroll now!

     

  • 12th July 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Students are advised to post answers below in the main page itself. Kindly ensure that answer to each question is posted as a separate comment with the purchase ID provided by us.

    Reviews will be provided in a week for. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extend 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.  

    For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check  here: Click2Join


    Question 1)

    The largest gain of the Congress ministries during the 18-month government post 1937 elections was psychological gain for Indians. In light of the above statement, explain the important steps taken by Congress ministries in Provinces. (250 W)

    Question 2)

    India will be the most populous country in a decade. How can it be ensured that it turns into a demographic dividend and not a demographic disaster?(250 words)

    Question 3)

    Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 is a reformative step in criminal justice system. Critically analyse.(250 words)

    Question 4)

    Are justice, freedom and equality doles to the ruled, given by the superior authority (nature) or by the government? (150 W)

     

  • [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 10 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

    Dear students,

    Here’s a link to the Prelims Daily Quiz Analysis Video. Watch this after you have attempted that day’s Prelims Daily questions [on this link]

    https://youtu.be/Xkl0Nzc1cX8

    The full playlist is available here [click2watch]

    [WpProQuiz_toplist 179]


    We need your comments, likes, and shares on these videos. The aim of this series is to help you revise news via questions. PLEASE spread the videos.

    What’s wrong with the student’s study habits?

    Only 5% of our students who read news attempt PD. This beats the purpose of reading the news. Even those 5% who attempt PD are unable to get the most out of the initiative. They are either guessing or doing the tests just as a routing activity without engaging in it.

    What’s CD doing to maximize your efforts?

    Now, we have moved one step further with the launch of analysis videos of Prelims Daily (PD). These videos will reveal the critical nitty-gritty surrounding every PD question. It is an unfortunate reality that no single question can be framed to cover all the possible angles.

    The analysis videos will plug this hitherto inevitable gap, thereby making your preparation more methodical, holistic and foolproof. Nothing can be more valuable than experience, and that is precisely what the PD initiative and the analysis videos offer. These will be valuable for both newcomers and senior players in the field.

    PS: We want to be 100% certain that the time and energy spent on making these videos is helping you in your UPSC Prelims preparation. So, pls click on the videos, like, share and comment and let us know your thoughts.

  • Gear up for This week’s Samachar Manthan lecture on 14th July Sunday

    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 
    Explained: Economic Survey 2019 — new ideas to policy prescriptions
    India-assisted IT-biotech park inaugurated in Cote d’Ivoire
    National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)
    [op-ed of the day] Not by wishful thinking
    Kisan Credit Cards for Fishermen
    Minimum Support Price (MSP)
    One Nation, One Grid
    [op-ed snap] Union Budget 2019-20: Bucks for the banks
    Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE)

    Enviro & Biodiversity 
    “Sanchay Jal, Behtar Kal” Campaign
    Japan resumes commercial whaling after 31 years
    Tamil Yeoman declared Tamil Nadu’s state butterfly
    Explained: How global warming could impact jobs in India
    [op-ed snap] Mumbai marooned
    Coral Rehabilitation Programme
    MOSAiC Mission

    Governance 
    [pib] Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan
    Explained: Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN)
    [op-ed snap] Miles to go: self-care medical interventions
    [op-ed snap] Lessons from Bhutan
    [op-ed snap] Healthcare’s primary problem
    Centre ratifies convention to curb company profit shifting
    Cabinet clears Bill banning Commercial Surrogacy
    [pib] Parliament passes the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019
    New Code on Wages Bill
    Centre to streamline labour laws into set of 4 codes

    International Relations 
    [op-ed snap] Terms of estrangement
    US law to give India NATO ally-like status
    US Ban on Baloch Liberation Army
    Explained: Hong Kong political crisis
    India pledges to contribute $ 5 million to UN Palestine refugee agency

    Polity 
    J&K Reservation Bill
    [op-ed of the day] The primacy of the elected
    Explained: Privilege Motion

    Science Tech 
    Central Welfare Database of Citizens
    [op-ed of the day] Expanding India’s share in global space economy

    Culture 

    [pib] Ramayana Circuit
    Gandhipedia ‘to sensitize society’

    And these issues will be covered in detail

    • Global space economy
    •  Healthcare’s primary problem
    • Indis USA  Disputes
    • MOSAiC Mission
    • New Code on Wages Bill

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

  • 11th July 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

    Students are advised to post answers below in the main page itself. Kindly ensure that answer to each question is posted as a separate comment with the purchase ID provided by us.

    Reviews will be provided in a week for. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extend 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.  

    For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check  here: Click2Join


    Question 1)

    Pottery has been known as lyrics of handicraft and significantly symbolized the status of culture and society. Elaborate. (250 W)

    Question 2)

    Reservation is seen as the solution to hide distortions of contemporary economic development. In this context suggest implications of granting of quota not based on constitutinal directives.(250 words)

    Question 3)

    The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released a Request for Proposal for an Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS). Critically analyse impact of such technology.(250 Words)

    Question 4)

    What is the difference between ‘Convention’ and ‘Law’? Which of these two should be given more attention while taking administrative decisions with regard to the tribal regions? In ethical parlance, which of the above two deserves more compliance? (250 W)

     

  • [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 09 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

    Dear students,

    Here’s a link to the Prelims Daily Quiz Analysis Video. Watch this after you have attempted that day’s Prelims Daily questions [on this link]

    https://youtu.be/So9GUDO4G3g

    The full playlist is available here [click2watch]

    [WpProQuiz_toplist 178]


    We need your comments, likes, and shares on these videos. The aim of this series is to help you revise news via questions. PLEASE spread the videos.

    What’s wrong with the student’s study habits?

    Only 5% of our students who read news attempt PD. This beats the purpose of reading the news. Even those 5% who attempt PD are unable to get the most out of the initiative. They are either guessing or doing the tests just as a routing activity without engaging in it.

    What’s CD doing to maximize your efforts?

    Now, we have moved one step further with the launch of analysis videos of Prelims Daily (PD). These videos will reveal the critical nitty-gritty surrounding every PD question. It is an unfortunate reality that no single question can be framed to cover all the possible angles.

    The analysis videos will plug this hitherto inevitable gap, thereby making your preparation more methodical, holistic and foolproof. Nothing can be more valuable than experience, and that is precisely what the PD initiative and the analysis videos offer. These will be valuable for both newcomers and senior players in the field.

    PS: We want to be 100% certain that the time and energy spent on making these videos is helping you in your UPSC Prelims preparation. So, pls click on the videos, like, share and comment and let us know your thoughts.