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[OFFICIAL] SFG 2021 | Level 2 | Details and Important Announcements

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SFG 2021 - Level 2 | Starts - 31st March | Details and Important Announcements

Dear Students,

As we enter the 3rd year of SFG – Select Focus Group – one of our most innovative programs for successfully cracking the Prelims Examination. Based on your feedback, we continuously innovate and update our programs, keeping in mind the dynamic nature of the Civil Services Examination, the rising standards of Civil Services preparation, and increasing competition – partly because of capacity development and fast-paced self-learning programs like SFG.


Important Updates:

Note: Please subscribe to the "SFG 2021 - Level 1 & 2" channel for all the updates related to SFG 2021.


https://forumias.com/channel/SFG-2021-7th-Jan

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Updates #15 

SFG-2021 || Level 2 || Month 1 || Ranklist and Payment Link


Candidates are required to pay the fee by 28th April, for SFG and RLG as per the below rank list.

Ranklist for 1st Month: CLICK HERE

Payment for SFG Renewal (2nd Month): Rs. 1300 + GST (18%) per month 

Payment for RLG Renewal (2nd Month): Rs. 1900 + GST (18%) per month

From 28th April candidates who have not paid the renewal fee, will be removed from the course. 

After 29th April, fees will not be accepted on any ground whatsoever. Students will be removed from the course permanently.

It is likely that if you do not renew on time, you will miss a few tests. Also, after a few tests, you will not be allowed to join, because it defeats the whole purpose of (a) doing a program completely and (b) inculcating discipline.

We hope you understand.


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Updates #14

Prelims 2021 Reorientation Sessions for SFG Students



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Update #13 

All India Open Test - Simulator 0: Instructions

Timings : 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM

  • How to write the Test? To check the instructions, Click Here 
  • You can write the Test at the designated slot. If you are unable to write the test at the designated slot, you can write it anytime after 02:30 PM (April 11).
  • Solutions and Video discussion will be uploaded by 9 PM on 11th April.

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Update #12

TheAll India Open Simulator Test 0 will be conducted at 7 AMon Sunday for SFG Students. This will be a part of the SFG Test. Its score will be taken into account for determining SFG and RLG for the Daily / Weekly / Monthly Rankings. You can write the Test, just the way you attempt your SFG Tests. 

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Update #11

Application SFG Level 2- 2021 Doubtful questions/ Report an Error

Please fill the following form in order to report questions in which you have doubt of an error in the question or the solutions. If found valid, we will issue a corrigendum and also inform you of the same.

Click Here to fill the form.

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Update #10

Instructions for attempting the SFG tests-https://go.forumias.com/325

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Update #9

Info: SFG Level 2 to be conducted online until further notice.

As the Covid numbers are on the rise again and government restrictions are being imposed in various places, we have decided to conduct SFG Level 2 in Online Mode until further notice so that your health and the health of your family members is not put at risk.

If you have any queries, you can reach out to us at helpdesk@forumias.academy.

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Update #8

Results for SFG Level 2 Entrance Test 2 has been declared, please check your respective mails for the same.

Payment for students selected in SFG - Rs. 1300 + GST (18%) per month

Payment for students selected in RLG - Rs. 1900 + GST (18%) per month

Note: SFG 2021 - Level 2 will be starting from 31st March 2021

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Updates #7

Date of Entrance Test 2 - 21st March 2021, 10:00 AM - Concluded

The SFG 2021 Level 2 tests will be held in ONLINE MODE. If the situation improves by 22nd March and the Government allows the functioning of coaching institutions, the course will be available in OFFLINE MODE as well.

The Entrance Exam will be held on 21st March in online mode

The test will be conducted in Online mode at 10 AM in the morning.

Please click on the link for instructions regarding attempting the test.

https://go.forumias.com/321

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Updates #6

SFG Level 2.0 will include CSAT tests along with GS and Current Affairs Test, as requested by candidates.

It is expected that you prepare for it in advance instead of waiting for the day of the test. In SFG Level 1, we expected you to read the books for the first time, if you are a fresher - plus we have the luxury of time as well ( 5 months + )  In SFG level 2, we expect you to have read the books and should be using the plan as a revision plan. 

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Updates #5

It is expected that students appearing for Level 2 have either

(1) done with SFG Level 1 complete series OR
(2) done the basic books multiple times.

In case you have missed participating in SFG Level 1, it is now available as a test series that you may subscribe to separately. It is expected that you finish it substantially, if not completely. You can enrol for it by visiting

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Updates #4

The detailed exam plan for SFG 2021 - Level 2 is now available. 

You can see the detailed plan - https://go.forumias.com/sfglevel2-calender


Commencement Date of SFG Level 2  – 31st March 2021

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Updates  #3


Payment Links For SFG/RLG - Level 2 First Month

Payment link for students selected in SFG - Rs. 1300 + GST (18%) per month

Payment link for students selected in RLG - Rs. 1900 + GST (18%) per month

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Updates #2

Result of Entrance Test – 2nd March 2021, 5 PM

Please check the result of SFG 2021 - Level 2 Entrance Exam which scheduled on 28th Feb. 2021


Please check your Score and Rank whether you are selected for SFG or RLG.
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Updates #1

Date of Entrance Test 1 -28th February 2021, 10:00 AM - Concluded

The test will be conducted in Online mode at 10 AM in the morning.

Please click on the link for instructions regarding attempting the test.

https://go.forumias.com/308

Note:The test will close at 11:00 AM

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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 7AM 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.


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.


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 visiting https://go.forumias.com/280.


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 28th Feb. Candidates must register for the SFG Entrance Test by visiting https://go.forumias.com/280. 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 are 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 students selected in RLG - Rs. 1900 + GST (18%) per month

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.

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Wishing You Success,

Always,

ForumIAS Academy

curious_kid,prashantshuklaand26 otherslike this
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@PixkaSaA yes, incised meandering I guess.....this is from class 7 ncert....


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Alright. Thanks bro 😊


Sidd205027,
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Dear Students,

There is no change in the SFG - Test 19 question paper.

In Q.13: An aspirant raise doubt regarding the density of the continental crust vis a vis and oceanic crust. The source provided by the aspirant talks about thickness difference between oceanic crust and continental crust (continental crust is thicker).  
Explanation: Question asked was with respect to density and not thickness. Layers that are less dense, such as the crust, float on layers that are denser, such as the mantle. Both oceanic crust and continental crust are less dense than the mantle, but oceanic crust is denser than continental crust. This is also one of the reason why the continents are at a higher elevation than the ocean floor.  


In Q.25 Doubt raised on whether S waves are present/absent in aesthenosphere.  
Explanation: It is true that Surface waves can travel only through solid materials. But aesthenosphere is not completely liquid, it is partially molten thus S waves travel through it as it gets refracted/reflected. Therefore, the statement that S waves are absent from the aesthenosphere is incorrect.  

In Q.28 Doubt raised regarding the international date line and date change.  

Explanation: Here 2nd Option is in context of Western and Eastern hemisphere which are geographical terms. Western hemisphere lies west of the prime meridian and Eastern hemisphere, east of the prime meridian. Now keeping International Date Line (IDL) at the centre of globe, on the eastern side of IDL lies the Western hemisphere and on the western side of IDL lies the Eastern hemisphere.  Thus, there is a loss of a day when we move from Western hemisphere to Eastern hemisphere on crossing International Date Line (IDL). 

In Q.31 Doubt raised about lateral and vertical erosion. 
Explanation: Valley stage is the Middle course where lateral tends to replace vertical erosion. Thus statement 2 is incorrect. 

In Q.33 Doubt raised whether rotation of earth has effect on salinity.  
Explanation: There is no direct or immediate relation between them. This has also been substantiated in the source given.  

Regards,
ForumIAS Academy
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@ForumIAS-Academy but direct relationship has not been asked only the factors affecting has been asked, rotation has effect on evaporation and evaporation has affect on salinity, if evaporation is affecting salinity then rotation which regulates evaporation doesn't affect salinity doesn't fit. How will convection current take place if there is no rotation and no day and night ?? 


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Revolution of the Earth along with the tilt affects the distribution of the planetary winds, doesnt it? If the Earth didnt revolve around the sun, there wouldnt be a migration of the pressure belts right? 


Please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks!

HeNeArKr,
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@captainhaddock Yeah that was my doubt too . In the solution it is written , due to revolution day and nights occur which is a wrong statement as day and night occur due to rotation.


captainhaddock,
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Dear Students,

There is no change in the SFG - Test 20 question paper.

Q.2Some students had confusion between the rotation of Earth and the revolution of Earth and its impact on planetary winds.

Explanation:  
Earth’s rotation: When the Earth rotates on its own axis, it impacts the planetary winds by preventing the air current from moving in a straight line from the equator to the poles. This effect is called the coriolis effect. Eg. Between 30 and 60 degrees latitude, the winds moving towards the poles curve east, forming the prevailing westerlies. 

Earth’s revolution: Earth revolves in an orbit around the Sun. There is no direct impact on planetary winds because of the earths revolution. However, there is variation in the lengths of day and night from season to season due to the revolution of Earth on a tilted axis. 

So, no change in the answer, but the explanation needed further clarification. Kindly refer to the source given below. 

Source: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/basics/chapter2-1/ 
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/wind/ 

Regards,
ForumIAS Academy
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Any SFG nibbas interested in making a study group, DM me. Will try to maintain consistency and compete with each other. I am getting ranks around 300-400. Thanks.
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@Deltakin how can i improve my score in comprehension?

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C_2020_F3said

@Deltakin how can i improve my score in comprehension?

Even RC have different inference taken by different point of view. In Today's paper also 10-12 questions are doubtful and proper explanation haven't given to justify those answer so that one can reach on correct conclusion. There are always 2 options which are a way closer.

UPSC CSAT papers have proper keywords for RC questions i.e.  Logical Inference , assumption, most rational and practical implications, logical and crucial message, conclusion etc. 

Today's paper is somewhat not on those lines, it's more inclined towards CAT or GMAT RCs.

Still If Someone can give insights on handling these comprehension that will be way helpful. People scoring in range of 70-100, if possible please suggest how one can improve.

ArchAngel96,Chaotic_homo
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@UK01 the thing with RCs is you always think that the explanation given is wrong but what is required in the RC is what the author wanted to convey. Generally, the RCs are an extract of some larger article, so inference of the given RC becomes difficult as you don't have the complete article for understanding the context. This is where your comprehension comes in and this comes with practice. Although a few pointers which helped me
1.) try to think less while solving RC questions and use only the data given in the RC to arrive at the answer, no personal biases(the gut feeling is seldom correct)
2.) Don't look for the correct option rather eliminate the wrong options.
3) Csat is just a qualifying exam, you can skip RCs or just attempt the factual questions instead of the inference-based questions even this paper had factual questions which could have been attempted to clear the cutoff.

Thanks


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Any one has updated schedule for SFG 2 tests??, the excel file I have does not have schedule from 26 April....kindly help if anyone has it....
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@UK01 thanks buddy....🤩


UK01,
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I have a very weird doubt. 
I have been scoring decently well in FORUM IAS SFG tests and the All India Simulator Tests, however when I attempt Vision Ias mock tests, I score very low. It is highly demotivating. 
Is it just me or does it happen with anyone else too?
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Dear Friends,

Candidates are required to pay the fee by 28th April, for SFG and RLG as per the below rank list.

Ranklist for 1st Month: CLICK HERE

Payment Link for SFG Renewal (2nd Month)

https://go.forumias.com/338

Payment Link for RLG Renewal (2nd Month)

https://go.forumias.com/339

From 28th April candidates who have not paid the renewal fee, will be removed from the course. 

After 29th April, fees will not be accepted on any ground whatsoever. Students will be removed from the course permanently.

It is likely that if you do not renew on time, you will miss a few tests. Also, after a few tests, you will not be allowed to join, because it defeats the whole purpose of (a) doing a program completely and (b) inculcating discipline.

We hope you understand.

Regards,

ForumIAS Academy

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I read that AIR FRONTS are formed when air masses of different temperatures meet. 
Please clarify.
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@sjerngal yes, fronts are formed at lower atmospheric level that is below atmospheric boundary layer and jet streams higher close to the boundary layer or even sometimes above it. The reason for both is same, that is contrasting temperature difference between air masses that meet.


venkataharish,sjerngal
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Ok@Sidd205027  thanks !

Sidd205027,
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In Q8, I feel statement d is not correctly put, like mentioned in solution itself, winds blow from southwest to northeast, mentioning only northeast in option statement makes it wrong, as even in normal sign convention, wind direction is stated from the origin side and not destination. 
sjerngal,
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