Read Previous Article of Harsh on GS Strategy Harsh had scored 43rd rank in Civil Services with 413 marks in GS and 145 in the Essay. In this video, Harsh shares his strategy for 400+ marks and 145 in Essay at the ForumIAS Community Meet. He cracked the exam at 22! He did not take any… Continue reading [Video] IAS Topper Rank 43 Harsh General Studies Strategy and How to crack IAS in first attempt at age 22
[DOWNLOADS] – Free UPSC Study Material Compilation ForumIAS
Dear Friends ForumIAS has been running several initiatives to aid civil service preparation of students. Following these initiatives can provide you quality study materials, answer writing practice, boost your prelims preparation and help in quickly identifying the important articles of the day. It can save your time and effort during UPSC preparation. Below are the… Continue reading [DOWNLOADS] – Free UPSC Study Material Compilation ForumIAS
The Story of India – Japan Relations – by IFS Officer Nayantara D
This article is written by ForumIAS member Nayantara D, Indian Foreign Service, 2015 Batch. She is currently posted as Third Secretary, Embassy of Seoul. You can reach her on her ForumIAS profile @nayandabar. This essay is a part of a series of Articles on International Relations by Nayantara D. You can check for her future International… Continue reading The Story of India – Japan Relations – by IFS Officer Nayantara D
IAS Rank 292 : How I made Notes from the Newspaper – Arushi Sharma
When i began my preparation, like everyone else, I used to spend 2- 2.5 hours reading the newspaper. But that is a mistake, and I slowly learned. Here I am sharing my strategy. My newspaper notes from the Hindu were very MAINS centric, what that means is that I used to keep the factual information… Continue reading IAS Rank 292 : How I made Notes from the Newspaper – Arushi Sharma
Articles on Important Issues for UPSC Mains
Read the following topics for UPSC IAS Exam by clicking on the links: UPSC IAS General Studies Paper 2 Section A – Bills & Policies Transgender Bill: Issues and Suggestions Women’s Rights and Recent SC Rulings Geospatial Information Regulation Bill, 2016: Provisions and Criticisms National Civil Aviation Policy Disaster management Act in India – Salient… Continue reading Articles on Important Issues for UPSC Mains
How to Ace the Essay Paper in UPSC Mains? UPSC IAS RANK 292 Arushi shares how she managed 141
Essay though is one of the most scoring papers in Civil Service Exam, it is also the most vague when it comes to preparing a good strategy. An essay paper is for 250 marks and generally contains two questions which are to be broadly answered in about 1000–1200 words. After extensively reading, researching and following… Continue reading How to Ace the Essay Paper in UPSC Mains? UPSC IAS RANK 292 Arushi shares how she managed 141
Atul Vats, Rank 60 shares what sustained his motivation in IAS Preparation
Dreams are made of these. ForumIAS Member @battletank who has secured Rank 60 and a position in the Indian Administrative Service, cleared the exam in the first attempt. What kept him motivated, has been shared by him, in his own words – After getting selected, a lot of people and especially, civil services aspirants have… Continue reading Atul Vats, Rank 60 shares what sustained his motivation in IAS Preparation
The 30 Day Guide to Prelims Preparation
Today, starting this day, you stand less than 30 days from the Prelims Exam. This moment is as difficult, momentous or as easy going as you would want it to be. I am writing this, because I often write for friends, and last year, @mango_dolly , @proust, @greymatterrules @matrixreloaded did thank me personally for this last… Continue reading The 30 Day Guide to Prelims Preparation
How to prepare General Studies for UPSC Prelims
The Civil Services Preliminary Examination consists of two Papers.:- The General Studies Paper consisting of 100 Questions of 2 marks each The Civil Services Aptitude Paper consisting of 80 questions of 2.5 marks each. This article is a time tested and vouched for by hundreds of selected candidates at ForumIAS.com for preparaing General Studies (Paper… Continue reading How to prepare General Studies for UPSC Prelims
IAS RANK 145: Preeti Yadav, 3rd Attempt, Public Administration Optional
Preeti Yadav has secured Rank 145 in Civil Services Examination,2015. This was her 3rd attempt at the coveted exam. Preeti has been associated with ForumIAS since the last two years and has helped many with her timely advices, comments and now, with her success. ForumIAS would like to congratulate her for her spectacular success and wish… Continue reading IAS RANK 145: Preeti Yadav, 3rd Attempt, Public Administration Optional
