News reports (like that of Financial Express) mentioned that once the new quota bill for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) comes into effect, there is every chance that more attempts would be given for General Category Candidates in UPSC Civil Services Exam. However, as of now, no such steps are … [Read more...] about Will General Category Candidates (EWS) get more attempts in the UPSC Civil Services Exam?
UPSC Prelims
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule December 2018 – Monthly MCQs eBook (PDF) Now Available to Download (for FREE)
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule December 2018 (the latest monthly MCQs PDF) is released. You can now download the Monthly MCQs eBooks (PDFs) for FREE from the ClearIAS Store. What is peculiar about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules? ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCC) are eBooks which contain … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule December 2018 – Monthly MCQs eBook (PDF) Now Available to Download (for FREE)
If you just apply, but don’t appear, will that be counted as an attempt in UPSC Civil Services Exam?
UPSC Civil Service Exam Attempt Counting: Will the application to IAS exam be treated as an attempt itself? If you just apply for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) but don't sit for the same in the exam hall, will you lose a chance? What is counted as an attempt by UPSC? What does UPSC … [Read more...] about If you just apply, but don’t appear, will that be counted as an attempt in UPSC Civil Services Exam?
Good News for IAS Aspirants: ‘No Move to Reduce the Age Limit for UPSC CSE’, clarifies Government
The Central Government has clarified that it is not considering the NITI Aayog's proposal to reduce the age limit for UPSC Civil Service Examination. The new update from the government (on December 25, 2018) is a great relief for all IAS/IPS/IFS aspirants. The need for government clarification on … [Read more...] about Good News for IAS Aspirants: ‘No Move to Reduce the Age Limit for UPSC CSE’, clarifies Government
UPSC Upper Age Limit – Will the Government Reduce it (based on NITI Aayog’s proposal)?
As of now the upper age limit for UPSC Civil Services Exam is 32 years for General Category. It is 35 for OBC, and 37 years for SC/ST. However, NITI Aayog has recommended that the UPSC upper age limit for the civil services should be brought down to 27 years for the general category in a phased … [Read more...] about UPSC Upper Age Limit – Will the Government Reduce it (based on NITI Aayog’s proposal)?
33 Memory Techniques To Remember Anything – How To Be a Walking Encyclopedia?
Is poor memory a serious problem for you? In this post, we help you with highly useful memory techniques. Are you a person who forgets almost everything you learn within a few days afterwards? Is bad memory seriously hindering your progress? If yes, don't worry. This article is for you! By … [Read more...] about 33 Memory Techniques To Remember Anything – How To Be a Walking Encyclopedia?
UPSC Civil Services Exam – The Beginner’s Guide to Success (PDF) – Now Available to Download (FREE)
ClearIAS has published a new ebook (PDF) "UPSC Civil Services Exam – The Beginner’s Guide to Success". Aspirants who dream to start a career in IAS, IPS, or IFS can download this book (PDF) for FREE from ClearIAS Online Book Store. Download PDF (FREE) UPSC Civil Services Exam - The Beginner's … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Exam – The Beginner’s Guide to Success (PDF) – Now Available to Download (FREE)
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule October 2018 – Monthly MCQs eBook (PDF) Now Available to Download (for FREE)
The latest ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule (for the month of October 2018) is released. The Monthly MCQs eBooks (PDFs) can be downloaded for FREE from the ClearIAS Store – for a limited period. What is peculiar about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules? ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCC) are … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule October 2018 – Monthly MCQs eBook (PDF) Now Available to Download (for FREE)
Prelims OR Mains – Which Stage (Topics) Should You Prepare First for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
As a beginner, should you start with UPSC Civil Services Exam Prelims Topics first? Or is it a better strategy to begin with Mains related topics, and then move on to Prelims Topics? "UPSC Prelims OR Mains First?" - that's an important decision. Some aspirants prefer to start from Prelims … [Read more...] about Prelims OR Mains – Which Stage (Topics) Should You Prepare First for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
Old NCERT vs New NCERT – Which Textbooks Should You Read For UPSC Exam Preparation?
Old NCERT vs. New NCERT debate: As a UPSC aspirant, should you read old NCERT books OR should you just focus on the new NCERTs? This is a confusing choice for many IAS aspirants. In this post, we shall brief you on the significance of NCERT books, a list of important NCERT books, a provision … [Read more...] about Old NCERT vs New NCERT – Which Textbooks Should You Read For UPSC Exam Preparation?
