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Friday, October 02, 2020

Last Minute Tips to crack UPSC IAS Prelims 2020 Exam

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In this article, you will get the best last minute tips which will help you in clearing the UPSC IAS Prelims 2020 Exam which will be conducted in online mode on 4th October 2019.

 So let’s look at those important last minute tips that will surely help you in cracking IAS Prelims 2020 Exam:

1. Revise the Important Topics and Notes:

We have listed down some important topics for IAS Prelims 2019 Exam which will help you in your last minute preparation:
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Sunday, November 10, 2019

UPSC Topper Namrata Jain Shares Tips on Current Affairs, Writing Notes For Mains

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AIR 99 to 12: UPSC Topper Shares Tips on Current Affairs, Writing Notes For Mains

When her previous attempt in the Civil Service Examination yielded a 99 rank and secured her an Indian Police Services post, Namrata again sat for the exam in 2018, scored an All India Rank of 12 to get her dream job of the Indian Administrative Services.
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Friday, November 24, 2017

An IPS Officer’s Strategy to Crack UPSC CSE

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An IPS Officer’s Strategy to Crack UPSC CSE

Here’s an inspiring story of Rishav Kumar Jha who got AIR 162 in Civil Services 2015 and got IPS, borne on Jharkhand cadre. He is an Oliveboard user and shares his strategy to success. Oliveboard is an online exam preparation platform for government and banking jobs.
“Firstly, I will mention the resources I used during the preparation for prelims:

TOPIC
RESOURCES
1.      Aptitude for Paper 2(CSAT)
This paper has been made qualifying since 2015. So one needs to score just 66 out of 200. For those even mildly comfortable with Maths and English, this paper shouldn’t be a problem at all. For others, CSAT manual by McGraw Hill can be sufficient. However, I would advice everyone to get some practice through a few mock tests.
2.      Current Affairs
GK Today current affairs, The Hindu, Vision monthly booklets, PIB, Official ministry websites
3.      History
a)      Ancient- GS manual by McGraw hill
b)      Medieval- GS manual by McGraw hill
c)      Modern- GS manual by McGraw hill, India’s struggle for independence by Bipin Chandra
d)     Art and culture- Nitin Singhaniya notes, CCRT
4.      Geography
NCERT books for 11th and 12th (total 4) and Goh Cheng Leong (for concept clarity)
5.      Economic and social development
Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, Mrunal for basics, RBI website, The Hindu
6.      Indian Polity and governance
M. Laxmikanth (it may be taken as the bible for polity from the prelims perspective; you don’t need to study anything else for this segment.)
7.      Environment and ecology
Shankar IAS book
8.      General Science
GS manual by McGraw hill, Official websites of ministries for topics like defence, space, nuclear energy etc.

Although I had quite a brief stint with the so-called UPSC days, I learnt a lot during that phase and I would like to give some tips to the future aspirants based on those learning:
·         You must always remember that Civil Service is all about being “Jack of all trades, master of one” (one refers to your optional subject here). You have to always keep a balance between the depth and the range. For example, when you prepare for the current affairs part and you find a piece of news about PSLV launch of ISRO, try and make a short 10-point notes about the PSLV and ISRO so that any probable question with 4 options can be easily handled.
·         Another point is regarding what to keep in mind and what not to. Don’t go after facts, barring the crucial ones, e.g. number of successful PSLV launches till date. Focus mainly on concepts and get a fair idea about the historical background of any piece of news. If the newspaper or any other source doesn’t provide you with adequate information, go to Google immediately and clarify your concepts.
·         Always maintain notes. Human mind is extremely volatile and if you just go on reading, you won’t even remember 5% by the time you take your paper. I would make detailed notes of current affairs, both online (in word files) and offline (in notebooks) depending on the source. If I would read something online, I would just copy and paste it in a word file after necessary deletions and additions. Make current affairs notes month-wise so that revisions can be chronologically correct which will help you in getting a holistic and clear concept.
·         Don’t make notes out of books like Laxmikanth which need to be read cover-to-cover as it is a huge wastage of time and energy. Compile notes out of weight-losing sources like newspapers, because if you don’t, you will end with around 350 newspapers before the exam and trust me, you won’t like the sight of it.
·         Plan, plan and plan. If 15 minutes of your day is not going into planning, you are not planning enough. Plan for the next 15 days, for the next three months and for the doomsday. Then execute your plans as honestly as you can. If you have to defer your plans for 2-3 consecutive times, know that you are out of the race and you need to pack your bags and leave. To get a feel of how tough the competition is, go to any tea-stall in Mukherjee Nagar or Rajinder Nagar during evenings and look at all the dreamy eyes. More people prepare for Civil Services each year than the combined population of Kiribati and Maldives.
·         While taking the exam, if you are completely unsure about all the four options, leave the question. But if you can confidently eliminate even one or two options, take the attempt because the probability of getting positive marks from all such questions combined is quite high. Don’t be overtly safe or foolhardy. Given the last few years’ cut-off, it would be prudent to attempt 85-95 questions in General Studies.

This is what I followed, and this is what I think suited me best. There may be things you don’t agree with- feel free to discard them. Chart your own path to success. Keep reminding yourself why you have left a luxurious job or career and are slogging it out day in and day out. Be motivated. Study hard. Have faith in yourself and the almighty. See you in the services-ciao!”

Hope this inspires and help you in your exam preparation journey. Now, ace your UPSC CSE preparation with Oliveboard Mocks. 
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

10 Self-Study Tips to Crack the UPSC exam

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10 Self-Study Tips to Crack the UPSC exam

The answer to whether one can crack UPSC CSE without going to a coaching institute is yes. However, that will require hard work, determination and dedication. This is an age where information is available in plenty for free and with the right study plan and in the right direction, one can achieve the UPSC CSE goal. Today, we bring to you self-study tips to crack the UPSC exam. These tips are brought to you by Oliveboard, an online exam preparation platform for government and banking exams.
Let’s first understand why people choose coaching classes:
-          Need a mentor for guidance
-          Want to be aware of the whole exam preparation procedure
-          Unable to analyse previous year question papers and device a study strategy on their own
-          Less time for preparation and are overwhelmed with the vast syllabus
-          Unable to find the right resources for preparation or having limited access to study material.
A book cannot replace a mentor and it is true that a good coaching center helps candidates with exam preparation. However, if someone wants to give UPSC CSE a shot without going to a coaching center, the goal is achievable. If you’re planning on preparing for UPSC CSE on your own, remember one thing: There is no shortcut to hard work. It’s important that you keep yourself motivated throughout the preparation process and stay consistent. Remind yourself often why you chose to take up the Civil Services Examination.
     1.     Do your research about the Exam

Before you begin preparation, go through the Official Exam Notification. The exam notification gives you a brief about the exam, and contains all the details about the exam.
Check for the eligibility (age, qualification, etc.), make a note of the exam dates, selection process, exam pattern, and the syllabus.

     2.     Gather the required study material

Going through the exam syllabus will give you a brief idea about the kind of resources/study material you will need for your preparation. Rely on limited but good sources available.

     3.     Follow government websites

You should follow official websites of Income Tax Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, etc. for authentic information. These websites are periodically updated with the latest information and annual reports. Gather and analyse previous year UPSC CSE Exam question papers(at least last 7 years).

    4.     Make a time table & set goals

Go through the UPSC CSE exam syllabus. Divide the syllabus into topics and ensure that you allot time for each topic as per the time left for your preparation. Make sure the time table covers the entire syllabus and leaves some time for revision. Stick to this plan and try to follow it religiously.

     5.     Keep yourself up to date with current affairs

Staying updated with current affairs is the most important factor to clear the UPSC. You should make a habit of reading a newspaper every day (preferably The Hindu). However, just knowing an issue will not help. You should be able to analyse it and have an opinion about it. While UPSC is concerned about your knowledge of the facts, it is equally concerned about your opinions on them.

     6.     Practice mocks and measure performance regularly

Track your improvement and test your performance regularly. You must test yourself to determine your speed and accuracy and identify your weak areas. You can do these by taking Oliveboard’s UPSC CSE Mock Tests . Oliveboard Mocks provide insightful feedback on your performance, your all-India ranking and speed and accuracy. You can use this feedback, to improvise your weak areas.

     7.     Avoid too many distractions

Try to reduce your distractions so that you canchannelizeall your attention towards your preparation. Social outings and hobbies are needed but majority of your attention needs to be on the exam. The UPSC CSE syllabus is vast and it is important that you dedicate yourself to it.

     8.     Interact with your peers

When you are preparing alone, there are chances that you might miss out on something important. To avoid this, interact with your peers often and exchange ideas, insights and preparation tips. It breaks the monotony of exam preparation while providing you with helpful insights around the exam.

     9.     Break the monotony

It is natural to feel bored reading and practicing mocks. You can take break from books and watch YouTube videos on exam preparation. This will break the monotony and yet help you with the information required for the exam. There are various YouTube channels that provide ample information for UPSC CSE exam preparation.

     10.Stay away from exam stress

While it is important to study at least for 6-8 hours every day, it is equally important that you make sure you are getting sufficient sleep and are well-rested. UPSC exam preparation can take months, so it’s very important that you don’t over exhaust yourself and neglect your physical and mental well-being.

Thus, it is possible to prepare for UPSC CSE Exam without any formal coaching, provided you’re efficient, dedicated to self-study, and hard working.

All the best!
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