UPSC Prelims 2024 First Reaction Videos

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2024 was conducted on June 16th.

The first reactions are pouring in from aspirants, experts, and faculties across the nation.

As always, the examination tested the mettle of thousands of candidates aspiring to join the esteemed ranks of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other central services.

Here, we bring you a detailed analysis of the examination, featuring insights from ClearIAS faculties and quotes from aspirants.

Overview of the Exam

The UPSC CSE Prelims consists of two papers: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT).

This year’s examination followed a similar pattern to previous years, but candidates noted some distinct changes in the question trends and difficulty levels.

General Studies Paper I

This paper is crucial as it determines the cut-off for qualifying for the Mains examination.

Candidates found the paper to be moderately difficult with a balanced mix of static and current affairs questions.

A significant portion of the questions were from environment and ecology, polity, and history, which aligns with the recent trends observed in UPSC exams.

General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

The CSAT paper, which is qualifying in nature, was reported to be moderate. Candidates highlighted the increased emphasis on logical reasoning and reading comprehension.

Insights from ClearIAS Faculties

We reached out to some of the esteemed faculties at ClearIAS for their expert analysis on this year’s Prelims examination. Here are their thoughts:

Balasankar, Ecomomics Faculty, ClearIAS:

“The UPSC has reintroduced questions that enable the use of elimination techniques, while also adding new elements to the Assertion-Reasoning and ‘Match-the-Following’ question formats. Overall, the exam appeared moderately challenging, with a few difficult sections, although the topics were familiar. It is likely that the cut-off will increase this year.”

Akshay Shaji, Polity Faculty, ClearIAS:

“Overall, the questions in the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 appeared relatively easy. Specifically, questions from core subjects like Indian Polity were mostly factual. Candidates following ClearIAS should have no trouble crossing the threshold this time. All the best to the aspirants!”

Sravan Murali, Current Affairs Faculty, ClearIAS:

“The General Studies Paper I was a well-rounded test of a candidate’s knowledge and analytical skills. The paper’s balanced nature, with questions from a wide array of subjects, ensures that only well-prepared candidates move forward. The current affairs questions were not just from the past year but also covered significant events from the past four-five years, which aligns with the trend we’ve been observing.”

Reactions from Aspirants

Many aspirants shared their initial reactions post-exam, with mixed feelings of relief and anticipation. Here’s what some of them had to say:

Shubi, Aspirant:

“I found the General Studies paper quite challenging, especially the environment and polity sections. However, my preparation with ClearIAS materials helped me navigate through the questions confidently.”

Rahul, Aspirant:

“CSAT was tricky this year. The logical reasoning questions were time-consuming, but overall, it was manageable. I believe consistent practice was the key.”

Analysis from Other Sources

According to various educational platforms, the overall difficulty level of the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 was moderate. Financial Express highlighted the balanced nature of the question paper, while News18 pointed out the emphasis on conceptual clarity and current affairs. Hindustan Times reported a significant focus on traditional subjects like history and geography, in addition to the environment.

Check: UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper [GS Paper I and II]

Videos and Further Analysis

Stay tuned for our upcoming videos where ClearIAS faculties will break down each section of the papers and provide detailed solutions and strategies for future aspirants. These videos will be available on our YouTube channel and the ClearIAS website.

Check: UPSC Prelims 2024 Answer Key [GS Paper I and II]

Conclusion

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 has once again proven to be a rigorous test of a candidate’s knowledge, aptitude, and preparation strategy.

As the results await, aspirants must continue their preparation for the Mains examination. ClearIAS remains committed to supporting all UPSC aspirants with quality guidance and resources.

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Let’s continue to aim for excellence and clear the IAS!