UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains (Paper 2) held on Oct 5, 2012, was really general in all senses. On the likes of paper 1, questions asked were not that tough. The key to a high score in a general paper is to make your paper stand out by including maximum relevant points in your … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains Paper 2 Analysis
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UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains Paper 1 Analysis
UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains (Paper 1) held on Oct 5, 2012 had a mark of simplicity with it. Nearly 75-80% of the questions were taken from what was happening around (current affairs) and almost all questions gave candidates a sense of familiarity. But the sense of … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains Paper 1 Analysis
General Studies – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
In the Civil Services exam, General Studies (GS) until 2012 had 2 papers, but the revised pattern proposed in 2013 has 4 GS papers, making it the determining factor. GS questions can be from conventional topics or current affairs topics. While there are a lot of books available in the market for … [Read more...] about General Studies – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
Essay – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
What are the most recommended books for Essay preparation for UPSC Mains Exam? How to write a good essay? Read further to know. UPSC Civil Service Mains Paper 1 (popularly known as essay paper) is now of 250 marks. Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics (two topics as of … [Read more...] about Essay – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
How To Study Current Affairs For IAS Exam?
How important is current affairs in UPSC preparation? What is the weightage of current affairs for UPSC prelims and mains examination? How to study the same? Read further to know more. As part of the IAS Prelims syllabus, "Topics of national and international importance" are mentioned explicitly. … [Read more...] about How To Study Current Affairs For IAS Exam?
How To Study International Affairs for UPSC Mains Exam?
How To Study International Affairs for UPSC Mains Exam? Read further to know. International Affairs and Institutions are part of UPSC Civil Services Mains syllabus under General Studies Paper 2. The topic is different from the foreign relations/international relations part in the sense that … [Read more...] about How To Study International Affairs for UPSC Mains Exam?
