Prologue [Input] From UPSC members: Rajni Razdan, Alka Sirohi, KK Paul [Input] UPSC members: IMG Khan & Lt.Gen Surinder Nath (retired) [Input] Dr.APJ Kalam [Input] Directors of LBSNAA, SVNPA, IIPM, NDA et al [Input] CIC Satyananda Mishra [Input] CAG [...]
Prologue Shocker#1: CSAT paper-2 has too much comprehension & English Shocker#2: CSAT is Pro-Engineer & Anti Humanities Shocker#3: UPSC members are more “reformist” than Nigvekar! Combine Prelims +Mains to reduce time span Add more exam centers CSAT: there Need [...]
Prologue Shocker#1: Why was GS Mains 2013 too long? (5000 words) Shocker#2: Mains paper is checked by Single Examiner! Shocker#3: Nigvekar did not recommend world history & World geography etc. Shocker#4: Why IFoS merged with IAS/IPS exam? Mains Reforms [...]
Prologue Interviews: Give soft corner to Rural candidates Every candidate should be interviewed by all boards Declare result on time Remove group B service Consolation prize for Interview failed Interview reform for Physically handicapped SSB like Group Task, Outdoor [...]
Nigvekar report is more radical than I had expected Word of advice Index of the report Executive summary and recommendation Proposed Mains structure Count language marks in final list Double the Language marks for North East candidates Only graduation [...]
Prologue Energy NCERT: Energy NIOS: Energy IYB: Ch11 Energy What to IGNORE? [High Priority] Organizations [High Priority] Schemes and Projects [High Priority] Acts and Policies [Low priority] Public sector undertakings [Low priority] Misc. Chillar Organizations IYB Ch25: Sci-tech (Nuke [...]
#1: UPSC age/attempt relaxation: DoPT elaborates further: General category OBC category SC/ST category PH category Unofficial notes about age/attempt limit Q. what about IFoS exam? Q. What about JK residents and Ex-Servicemen? Q. Do Central service employees get additional [...]
Biodata Education Introduction Electronic Vs Paper material Tempo and style Working professional Prelims (CSAT) IFoS Mains English IFoS Mains GK IFoS Mains Optional subjects Civil Service Mains 2013 Your Physical test Your interview by UPSC Final Marksheet Views on [...]
Prologue SBI Specialist: Written stage Part I: Maths, English, Reasoning: How to approach? High priority areas in Part I (Maths, English, Reasoning) Part II professional knowledge (PK): Systems/IT SBI Specialist Syllabus for System/IT/ Professional knowledge topic SBI IT (Systems) [...]
Prologue Approaching Environment Biodiversity Ch1: Flora and Fauna Ch12: Environment What to Ignore [High priority]: Organizations: main [High priority]: Policies/Schemes/Projects [High priority]: Theory [Low priority] Miscellaneous organizations [Low priority] International treaties/Conventions 12th FYP plan: Ch4 and Ch7 Vol1.Ch4: Sustainable [...]
Prologue Rule#1: DONOT read in linear sequence Rule#2: Organizations imp. BUT evolution is NOT Rule#3: Location not important for Misc. organization Rule#4: Ignore Bolbachhan Rule#5: Schemes/funds/projects what to read, what to skip? Rule#6: Policies: Must maintain separate notes Chapter [...]
Competition is stopped from now on Platinum Gold Silver Optionals Rejected Entries, Name not in the list Download Epilogue Competition is stopped from now on This time ~40 entries made it to the final zip file. (After eliminating the [...]
Science: CDS, CAPF, CSAT Science MCQs: toughness/ difficulty level Science reference booklist for next CDS exam Physics Answerkey (9 MCQs) Heat (2) Motion (2) Optics (2) Electricity (2) Astro (1) Chemistry Answerkey (5 MCQs) Biology Answerkey (12 MCQs) Botany [...]