UPSC Mains 2018 Timetable is now released. The Civil Services Main Exam (Written) 2018 starts on 28-09-2018. The exam extends over a span of 10 days. Each exam is for 3 hours; there are 9 exams in total, out of which 7 papers counted for final ranking… The forenoon session …
Government Schemes are very important for UPSC Civil Services Exam – Prelims, Mains, and even the Interview. Did you ever feel learning the details of numerous government schemes, performance data, and economic trends – a tedious task? If yes, don’t worry; ClearIAS has come with a solution to quickly learn and …
UPSC published the Mark Sheet of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017. All candidates who took Civil Services Preliminary Exam, Main Exam or Interview can download their mark sheet now. Note: If you are fine with sharing you marks to get an idea about all-India relative performance, please feel free to …
Just like books, there are various magazines which help IAS aspirants. But are they a must read? You all know that there are a lot of good books which help in UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. But is there any book, which is a must-read? What about the best-selling book, …
The 2nd Edition of the ClearIAS e-book “Current Issues – What’s hot today?” (PDF) is now available in the store. The new edition includes about 50 current issues which need your immediate attention (yes, a lot more new issues than our 1st edition!). Also, many of the earlier topics still …
UPSC has announced the results of Civil Services Mains 2017 written exam results. About 2560 candidates have passed UPSC CSE Mains 2017 and qualified for the Personality Test. 13,000 candidates had written Main exam 2017. Download the PDF of results here. Personality Test of these candidates is likely to commence …
Certain resolutions can boost your productivity and change your life! This is particularly true for UPSC CSE aspirants. Here are 10 Resolutions for IAS/IPS Aspirants which can work wonders in the new year! 10 Resolutions for IAS/IPS Aspirants Note: Resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do …
“Is there a single book which covers all topics for IAS exam (Prelims and Mains)?”. We get this query often from our readers. Nothing wrong which such a line of thinking – as there are hundreds of books in the market for each specific area in the UPSC syllabus for …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Instructions Maximum Marks: 250. Time Allowed: Three Hours There are FOURTEEN questions printed both …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 General Studies 3 (GS 3) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Instructions Maximum Marks: 250. Time Allowed: Three Hours There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 General Studies 2 (GS 2) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Instructions Maximum Marks: 250. Time Allowed: Three Hours There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 General Studies 1 (GS 1) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Instructions Maximum Marks: 250. Time Allowed: Three Hours There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 Essay Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. UPSC CSE Mains 2017 Essay Question Paper Instructions: Write two essays, choosing one from each of the following Section A and B, in about 1000-1200 words. …
How to download The Hindu e-Paper as PDF? ‘The Hindu’ is the favourite newspaper of lakhs of IAS aspirants. Many sections in ‘The Hindu’ like editorials, op-ed, national news, international news, science and technology etc are mines of information. They provide a lot of value addition not only for those …
Cut Off Marks for UPSC Civil Services Exam 2016 is published by UPSC. The minimum qualifying marks for Prelims, Mains and Interview stages of UPSC IAS Exam 2016 is thus now publically available. Cut off marks for Indian Forest Services Exam 2016 will be announced soon. Cut Off Marks vs …
The Final Results of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2016 is out. Nandhini K R is the topper. UPSC prepares the rank list of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2016 based on the total marks in the Main exam (written exam – out of 1750) and Interview Test (personality test – out …
UPSC has published the final results of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2016. Nandini K R is the all-India topper. 1099 candidates are recommended by UPSC in the first rank list. UPSC Civil Services Exam 2016 Final Results Out of the 1209 vacancies for which UPSC conducted the Civil Services Exam …
UPSC has announced the results of Civil Services Mains 2016 written exam results. Roll numbers of around 2961 candidates are included in the list. Personality Test of these candidates is likely to commence from 20th March 2017. Here are the highlights of the official announcement from UPSC on Civil Services Mains 2016 Written …
Almost every IAS aspirant know the importance of reading newspapers for UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. And, among the newspapers in the market, ‘The Hindu’ is the most recommended newspaper, primarily for its high standards. Why is reading ‘The Hindu’ important? ‘The Hindu’ distinguishes between news and opinion very well. …
Indian culture and heritage is a hot topic for UPSC Civil Services Prelims as well as Mains. Once you get a basic idea regarding what to study and what not to study in Indian culture, this topic would be very easy. In this post, we not only provide guidance regarding priority …
Resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. Certain resolutions can change your life. We thought to help you with a few suggestions related to Civil Services Exam which can give you extra motivation and vigour. Take new resolutions! Today, why not try a new kind …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2016 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the left/bottom. UPSC CSE Mains 2016 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper Note: Each Question is worth 12.5 marks …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2016 General Studies 3 (GS 3) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the left/bottom. UPSC CSE Mains 2016 General Studies 3 (GS 3) Question Paper Note: Each Question is worth 12.5 marks …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2016 General Studies 2 (GS 2) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the left/bottom. UPSC CSE Mains 2016 General Studies 2 (GS 2) Question Paper Note: Each Question is worth 12.5 marks …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2016 General Studies 1 (GS 1) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the left/bottom. UPSC CSE Mains 2016 General Studies 1 (GS 1) Question Paper Note: Each Question is worth …
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2016 Essay Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the left/bottom. UPSC CSE Mains 2016 Essay Question Paper Instructions: Write two essays, choosing one from each of the following Section A and B, …
ClearIAS Team has successfully conducted UPSC mains answer writing sessions online for free for last 30 days. There were regular participation from our readers for the Answer Writing Program (AWP). We are announcing the names of the top 5 active participants of ClearIAS AWP who will get Rs.300 worth Amazon Gift Voucher each. …
Good news! It’s now easier for readers to download online study materials from ClearIAS. We have added new download links in ClearIAS website, right in the menu bar itself. Readers can now download ClearIAS notes as PDF for free! What’s new? Yes, online study materials published in ClearIAS.com were always free …
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016. The exam will begin on December 3 2016 (Saturday). Freshers may note that the complete syllabus for IAS/IPS exam – Prelims, Mains and Interview – is available in the link – UPSC syllabus. …
We are back! Thank you for the overwhelming response for ClearIAS Prelims Test Series. After successfully conducting the All-India Prelims Test Series 2016, which saw participation from more than 50,000 aspirants, our team is launching today a 30-day Program for UPSC CSE Mains 2016. 30 day Program for UPSC CSE …
UPSC published the marksheet of all candidates who took Civil Services Preliminary and Main exam 2015. ClearIAS in this post has included a brief analysis of the trends in UPSC marks for different papers in last few years too. Candidates who took CSE 2015 Prelims/Mains/Interview can post their marks and views in …
Instructions: Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to. Note: The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. Section A 1 (a) What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental …
Instructions: Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. All questions carry equal marks. Note: Each question carries 12.5 Marks (12.5×20 = 200 Marks ) The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often …
Instructions: Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. All questions carry equal marks. Note: Each question carries 12.5 Marks (12.5×20 = 200 Marks ) Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen …