UPSC TOPPER’S STRATEGY: Srushti Jayant Deshmukh – Rank 5 UPSC CSE 2018, Ethics Marks 124, Total 470 Marks in GS Papers! The evening of 5th April was the longest, happiest, and greatest evening that I ever experienced. That moment of seeing my name in the coveted list among the top ranks changed a lot of…
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the dream career of millions of aspirants in the country. The same is the case with services like the Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), etc. Recruitment to 24 services including IAS, IPS, IFS, etc. is conducted via a common exam called the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE)….
Preparing for the UPSC IAS (Union Public Service Commission – Indian Administrative Service) exam is a challenging and time-consuming task, and effective revision is crucial for success. Here are some tips on how to revise effectively for the UPSC IAS exam: Understand the Syllabus: Start by thoroughly understanding the UPSC syllabus for each paper –…
East-West Extent of Main Land India (Including Pak occupied Kashmir-POK): 68° 7′ east to 97° 25′ east longitude South-North Extent of Main Land India: 8° 4′ north to 37° 6′ north latitude Locational Extent: 8° 4′ N to 37° 6′ N latitude and 68° 7′ E to 97° 25′ East longitude. East-West time difference is…
Fast Facts Portuguese Presence in India: 1505 – 1961 Portuguese East India Company: 1628 – 1633 Portuguese Capitals in India: Cochin (1505 – 1530), Old Goa (1530 – 1843), Nova Goa (1843 – 1961) Political Structure: Colony Portuguese Viceroys in India 1505–1509 Francisco de Almeida (first) 1896 Afonso, Duke of Porto (last) Portuguese Governor-generals in…
The IAS preparation is the interplay of important topics for the UPSC Syllabus. Read below the list of important topics for the UPSC 2022 prelims and IAS main 2022 exam. Most Important IAS topics (Subject-wise) for UPSC Exam Important topics for the UPSC exam 2022 and the IAS main 2022 will have overlapping because the…
We have seen that India in the 1750s saw the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of Successor States. The Changes introduced by the British in India For UPSC The British who came to India for trade became the rulers of territories. They introduced many changes that disrupted the economy, polity, and society….
Introduction Embarking on the path to becoming a civil servant through the UPSC IAS exam is a noble endeavor, but it’s not without its challenges. Success in this prestigious exam requires meticulous preparation and avoiding common pitfalls that many aspirants fall into. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of the Common…
Some important tributaries and their characteristic features: The Brahmaputra River System: Northern Plains of India Indian Geography Important Topic Major River System in India- Indian Geography Basic Terminology used for the study of rivers UPSC IAS 2021 INDIAN GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS AND SOURCES World Water Day on March 22 : Important Topics for UPSC Exams Click…
History without geography is largely incomplete and devoid of its vital substance. It loses focus in the absence of the concept of space. History derives its focus from the concept of space. That is why history is regarded both as the history of humankind and the history of environment. It is difficult to separate the…
