[Official] ForumIAS SFG 2021 - Level 1 Details and Important Updates
Important Update : LIVE Session for SFG 2021 - Level 1 General Discussion and Way Forward - 19th January 2021 at 4:00 PM. (Click Here)
To check the instructions on how to write SFG 2021 - Test 1 :
Important Dates:
Date of Entrance Test 2 - 3rd January 2021 (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
End Date Registration for Entrance Test 2 – 2nd January 2021 | 5 PM
Please click on the link for instructions regarding attempting the Entrance test.
Result of Entrance Test 2 –4th January 2021
Commencement Date of SFG Level 1 – 7th January 2021
Syllabus of SFG Entrance Test - Candidates can expect 30 questions equally distributed across History, Polity, Economy, Environment and Geography. Further 15 questions will from Current Affairs of October, November and December months and 5 questions from CSAT.
SFG Level 1 Calendar: https://go.forumias.com/sfg21-calender
SFG – How it works
- Select Focus Group (SFG) is a small group of students who are selected by ForumIAS every year for coaching them to clear the UPSC Prelims Examination. Every single candidate selected and retained consistently in the group with Top ranks has cleared the Prelims examination in the past.
- 100 Students will be selected for the Select Focus Group, through the SFG Entrance Test, who will be required to report at 7 AM every day 6 days a week to write an hour-long test based on a pre-planned syllabus, followed by a discussion on the same.
- Candidates who are unable to make it to the SFG, will be maintained in a Reserve List, who can also write the tests. Candidates who couldn't clear the cutoff and are unable to make it into both SFG and RLG can register for the 2nd Entrance Test
- Tests are conducted daily and results are provided within 8 hours of test with Name and Rank list for candidates and parents to evaluate their daily performance. On the basis of rankles, about 50% of bottom performing students from SFG are migrated to the reserve list on a weekly basis, and an equal number of students from reserve list (RLG) are moved into SFG.
- The decision of the management in this regard is final and not subject to dispute. Please note that this migration is done not keeping in mind the overall merit list but moving away bottom 50% from SFG and picking up an equal number of people from RLG.
- Thus those who may be getting more than RLG students, but are bottom 50 in SFG will be moved to RLG.
- Every month, the bottom 20% or so non-performing students are eliminated from the program to maintain the quality of competition.
- All candidates writing the CSE 2021 are eligible to apply for the entrance test.
This year we introduce some changes as to how we conduct the SFG exam. Please note that changes that we bring are always in response to the examination pattern, the student feedback and our own learning with respect to how to best enable a serious candidate to clear the exam
Covid 19 Update:Keeping in mind the Covid situation, SFG – 1 entrance Test and the SFG program will be conducted in the online mode only for the year 2021. SFG – Level 2 may be conducted offline as per government guidelines and this decision will be taken at a later date.
This year SFG will be conducted in two levels as below:
SFG Level 1 (Foundation)
The SFG Level 1 is for beginners, freshers, first-timers, or simply those who have not cleared the Prelims examination ever before. The objective of the SFG Level 1 Program is three things
- Students know the basic books and basic concepts back and forth
- Students complete coverage of the syllabus through self-study
- Students are thorough with previous years papers
- Students develop the discipline and time management skills that are needed to clear the exam
The SFG Level 1 Tests will have book based / text-based / notes-based tests. By the end of SFG Level 1, you can expect that your coverage of the syllabus is complete, and you have done previous years questions well.
SFG Level 2 (Advanced)
SFG Level 2 is for people who have completed the reading and revision of the basic books and are now ready to take on the exam. The objective of the SFG Level 2 is as below
- Developing problem-solving skills for solving analytical, conceptual and thought based questions.
- Developing skills to solve questions based on the application of the reading that they have done for Level 1
- Mastering the art of handling questions from unknown areas and applying concepts from their wider reading which is relevant for the Civil Services Prelims Examination.
- Developing time management skills, and being through with the syllabus
- Providing a reliable, time-bound framework for revision just before the examination.
Current Affairs:
SFG Level 1 will provide coverage of current affairs from January 2020 to November 2020.
SFG Level 2 will have complete current affairs relevant for the Prelims examination 2021 integrated into the course.
CSAT:
CSAT tests will be integrated with SFG Level 2. There will be no CSAT tests in SFG level 1.
Application Procedure
- Admission to the SFG and RLG are based on the rank of the candidate in the merit list of the SFG Entrance Test. Students can apply for the program by registering for the Entrance Test by paying a fee of Rs. 500+ GST. Candidates can register by visitinghttp://academy.forumias.com
- The candidate must appear for the entrance test on the designated date and time, subsequent to which he/she will be admitted to the Select Group or the Reserve List.
- The candidate must pay the monthly fee as per the group he/she is allocated.
Note: Admissions to the SFG / RLG Group will only be on the basis of merit position of the candidate in the entrance test. Entrance Test will be held on 23rd December 2020. Candidates must register for the SFG Entrance Test by visiting the website http://academy.forumias.com before12 PM, December 22nd.
No admission will be granted to the candidate without appearing for the Entrance Test.
Fee Structure and Details:
- The course duration is of about two months and fees is charged on a monthly basis. Fees for the full duration of the program cannot be paid at one go.
For students selected in SFG- Rs. 1300 + GST (18%) per month. For Payment,Click Here.
For students selected in RLG- Rs. 1900 + GST (18%) per month. For Payment,Click Here.
- Fees are to be paid once the candidate is selected for the program. A fee of Rs. 118 is to be paid additionally for the I-Card by all students.
Wishing you Success,
Always
ForumIAS Academy
POSHAN Abhiyaan is a flagship programme under Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The mechanism adopted under POSHAN Abhiyaan for the convergence at the National level,there is a National Council which is headed by vice chairman of NITI Aayogand this national council meets every 3 months, then there is anExecutive Committee which is headed by Secretary MWCD,with participation from all the line ministries and Districts by rotation.
Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog Chairs the National Councilcharged with the responsibility of steering the Abhiyaan.
The task of implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan is to be carried out through theTechnical Support Unit (TSU) established at NITI Aayogwhich, in addition to the Monitoring & Evalution, will also provide research, policy and technical support to the Abhiyaan.
Sir, you said that TSU at NITI implements but here they said MWCD is implementing POSHAN. I have missed something here. Can you pls clarify? Should I mark NITI or MWCD as the right answer? @Disciple @Thinker 
T-42, Q-33
In the question below,
Answer key says - 1 and 2
My doubt - shouldn't it be 1 only?Actual distribution is responsibility of state govt. through Fair price shops.
http://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Fair_Price_Shop_(FPS)
Even the objectives of FCI mentioned in the explanation says so.
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Q33 Consider the following statements regarding Food Corporation of India (FCI):
1. It is a statutory body.
2. Food Corporation of India (FCI) distributes food grains to economically vulnerable sections through Public Distribution System.
3. It decides the Minimum Support Price at which it procures food grains from farmers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 2 is correct.
It has three basic objectives:
1) Provide effective price support to farmers by procuring the crop at Minimum Support Price (MSP) if they are not able to sell it in Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) authorized mandis.
2)Procure & supply grains to Public Distribution System for distributing subsidized staples to economically vulnerable sections of society
3) Keep strategic reserve to stabilize markets for basic food grains.
Rise from Ashes,Blizzard_wizardSFG2.0 TEST 42 Q33
Consider the following statements regarding Food Corporation of India (FCI):
1. It is a statutory body.
2. Food Corporation of India (FCI) distributes food grains to economically vulnerable sections through Public Distribution System.
3. It decides the Minimum Support Price at which it procures food grains from farmers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer must be"A"only becausedistribution of food grains to economically vulnerable sections is by stategovernment.
In It's role --- FCI make food grains available at reasonable prices, particularly to vulnerable section of the society but "can we mark that correct withdistribution" & "economically vulnerable" ?
@Disciple @Thinker Please clarify the doubt or i'm missing something.
Even FCI site has not listed the same.
Rise from Ashes,Blizzard_wizard
SFG 2.0 Test 43
Q 8
Consider the following statements:
1. Indian International Science Festival is an annual event organized jointly by Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. The first meeting of Indian Science Congress was held in pre-independence period.
3. The National Science Day is celebrated to commemorate discovery of Raman Effect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer must be "C". IISF an annual event organised jointly by science & technology- related Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and Vijnana Bharati (Vibha).
Pib Link: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1586054
Q 20
With reference to the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the following statements:
1. Only a person who has been a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall be appointed as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission.
2. It provides that the Central Government may confer on a State Human Rights Commissions human rights functions being discharged by Union Territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer must be "D" (Both incorrect). Because . Functions relating to human rights in the case of Delhi will be dealt with by the NHRC.
PRS link: https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/protection-human-rights-amendment-bill
Test 42 Q15 Can CSR funds be contributed PM NRF?
SCHEDULE VII (See Section 135). Activities which may be included by companies in their Corporate Social Responsibility Policies Activities relating to:— 1 [(i) Eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition, 2 [‘‘promoting health care including preventinve health care’’] and sanitation 4 [including contribution to the Swach Bharat Kosh set-up by the Central Government for the promotion ... ebook.mca.gov.in |
" Contribution to the prime minister's national relief fund or Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) or any other fund set up by the central govt. for socio economic development and relief and welfare of the schedule caste, tribes, other backward classes, minorities and women; "
Thinker,UK01SFG 2.0 Test 43
Q 8
Consider the following statements:
1. Indian International Science Festival is an annual event organized jointly by Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. The first meeting of Indian Science Congress was held in pre-independence period.
3. The National Science Day is celebrated to commemorate discovery of Raman Effect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer must be "C". IISF an annual event organised jointly by science & technology- related Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and Vijnana Bharati (Vibha).
Pib Link: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1586054
Q 20
With reference to the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the following statements:
1. Only a person who has been a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall be appointed as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission.
2. It provides that the Central Government may confer on a State Human Rights Commissions human rights functions being discharged by Union Territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer must be "D" (Both incorrect). Because . Functions relating to human rights in the case of Delhi will be dealt with by the NHRC.
PRS link: https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/protection-human-rights-amendment-bill
Q.8)
Statement 1 is correct. 'The India international science festival is organised jointly by Ministry of science and technology, Ministry of Earth sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati (Vibha)'.
Since, the statement 1 doesn't use the word 'only' this statement is to taken as correct. Ministry of science and technology and ministry of earth sciences are indeed involved in organization of this event.
Q.20) The act provides that the central government may confer on a SHRC human rights functions being discharged by Union Territories. Functions relating to human rights in the case of Delhi will be dealt with by the NHRC.
Since statement 2 has not mentioned that central government may extend such jurisdiction to state human rights commission in case of "all the Union terriories" in the country. Hence as a general provision this statement is correct with respect to the act.
UK01,
Today marks the end of SFG 2.0 test series. Thank you@forumiasacademy for keeping us on track. :)
Dhanyawaad @forumiasacademy
Finally, ye SFG bhi pura hua. Dekhen aage kya hota hai.
hey@Neyawn sirji,
yesterday while going to sleep at 10, I saw that there is a video link......... failed to resist to see that then n there. after watching that.......... Dopamine shots........... struggled to sleep for 1.5 hours :D
Was thinking about the last one-minute msg. I realized how badly you want rank holder.....
I promise I won't let you down. And thank you for being with us on this journey...... :)
Dora-the_Explorer,
please upload culture discussion video asap....thank you for being with us throughout our sfg journey.
Thinker,
hey@Neyawn sirji,
yesterday while going to sleep at 10, I saw that there is a video link......... failed to resist to see that then n there. after watching that.......... Dopamine shots........... struggled to sleep for 1.5 hours :D
Was thinking about the last one-minute msg. I realized how badly you want rank holder.....
I promise I won't let you down. And thank you for being with us on this journey...... :)
Which video bhai? No video on youtube
hey@Neyawn sirji,
yesterday while going to sleep at 10, I saw that there is a video link......... failed to resist to see that then n there. after watching that.......... Dopamine shots........... struggled to sleep for 1.5 hours :D
Was thinking about the last one-minute msg. I realized how badly you want rank holder.....
I promise I won't let you down. And thank you for being with us on this journey...... :)
Which video bhai? No video on youtube
this........
hey@Neyawn sirji,
yesterday while going to sleep at 10, I saw that there is a video link......... failed to resist to see that then n there. after watching that.......... Dopamine shots........... struggled to sleep for 1.5 hours :D
Was thinking about the last one-minute msg. I realized how badly you want rank holder.....
I promise I won't let you down. And thank you for being with us on this journey...... :)
Which video bhai? No video on youtube
this........
Thank you for this. Why so secretly sharing videos Sir ? I am enrolled student, still cannot find it anywhere in any course !!!
CRISPRCas9,
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