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UPSC prelims returned back to tougher levels to a great extent in 2025. But 2026 Prelims was several notches higher than any of the recent years. Loads of direct factual questions, focus on new arenas, time-consuming application questions made it challenging, especially in the exam hall pressure. In a welcome move UPSC has also released... Continue Reading →
Memorizing is not study but a better memory certainly helps. In competitive examinations and demanding academic journeys, understanding concepts is the foundation. However, the vast syllabus demands strong retention. Success depends not only on how much you study, but on how well you retain what you study. Memory is the bridge between effort and performance.... Continue Reading →
After experiencing a moderately tough Prelims GS paper last year, UPSC prelims returned back to tougher levels to a great extent. 2025 Prelims GS was more conventional yet unpredictable compared to last couple of years. The toughness level was reasonably high, especially in the high pressure exam hall scenario. The results are also out and... Continue Reading →
After experiencing one of the toughest Prelims GS paper last year, UPSC prelims returned back to normal levels to a great extent. 2024 Prelims GS was more conventional and predictable than last couple of years. Yet the toughness level was reasonably high, especially in the high pressure exam hall scenario. Prelims is now over and... Continue Reading →
UPSC, MPSC or any other competitive examination is basically a game of questions and answers. The sole aim of study and preparation for Competitive examinations has to be being able to write/select the best answer possible. Your study material, method of study, coaching, time and resources invested- all these issues will not matter if you... Continue Reading →
2020 has been a freak and tough year and many aspirants will agree that the UPSC Preliminary examination was indeed tough and bit freakish too. As always, let us see why it is important to analyse this Prelims paper. It is so for three reasons: To understand the exact nature of questions and the source.To... Continue Reading →
Well let me start with a confession that this analysis is coming quite late. What makes it feel even more delayed is the fact that UPSC, out of nowhere, declared the results within 40 days. Yet here is the analysis of 2019 UPSC Civil Services Preliminary examination. So our beloved UPSC has done it again!!... Continue Reading →
Click on the link for Video: My speech about UPSC CSE Preparation and Life as an Administrator. Excerpts from Guidance session at Dnyandeep Academy’s Felicitation programme. Today is the day we remember Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj. All the successful candidates should follow his ideals while working in social sector. I begin with congratulating Director of the... Continue Reading →
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT ARTICLE WRITTEN IN PERSONAL CAPACITY. IT IS WRITTEN FOR UPSC ASPIRANTS IN GENERAL AND NOT FOR ANY INSTITUTION/ACADEMY. The 2018 prelim of UPSC CSE has been touted as one of the toughest in the recent times. The cut off came down sizably in 2017 and it is further expected to... Continue Reading →
Courtsey: geniusquotes.net “The civil services preliminary examination held on Sunday is being touted as the toughest in the last five years with the candidates’ conceptual understanding of the issues tested making those with superficial memory of facts losing out.” This is how our very favourite The Hindu described UPSC 2017 Prelims paper. Indeed it was... Continue Reading →
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