How should I start preparing for UPSC books?
The top 10 must-have books for IAS aspirants preparing for the UPSC Exam are as follows:
- India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha.
- NCERT books: The Complete Package.
- Indian Polity by M.
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh.
- Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D.
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra.
Where should I start my UPSC preparation?
It is always a good idea to begin preparation by getting subject fundamentals in place. The best source to get clarity and a good hold on various subjects are the NCERT books (from class VI to class XII). Focus on important concepts: Instead of rigorous studies, studying smartly is the ideal way.
Which subject should I start for UPSC preparation?
Topics in UPSC Mains, which are in addition to what is covered in UPSC Prelims
- India Since Independence (GS Paper 1).
- World History (GS Paper 1)
- Indian Society (GS Paper 1)
- Foreign Relations (GS Paper 2)
- International Affairs (GS Paper 2)
- Internal Security (GS Paper 3)
- Disaster Management (GS Paper 3)
Which year book is best for UPSC?
The Manorama Year Book
Which is the best India Year Book for UPSC preparation? Ans. The Manorama Year Book is the best for candidates preparing for the upcoming civil services exam.
Is laxmikant enough for polity UPSC mains?
It is a deliberate attempt by UPSC to move beyond the book. So one should be prepared for such questions also. Secondly, Laxmikant does not cover the entire Syllabus of Mains Polity and Governance hence those topics left should be done like NGOs, Role of Civil Services. For this, a separate book is not necessary.
Will UPSC remove optional in 2024?
As mentioned above, UPSC has not come up with a decision of removing or changing the optional subject yet, but there is a high possibility of changes in the optional subject by 2022. Scraping of optional subjects from UPSC is possible and can be implemented in one go.
How should I prepare for UPSC in 2024?
Always keep UPSC syllabus and previous year papers as your focal point and your preparation should revolve around that. UPSC is quite dynamic and many things would change once you attempt it in 2024 but the core i.e static portion of syllabus would remain more or less the same.
When will the UPSC 2020 exam be conducted?
The Main Exam is usually conducted in September. The Personality Test takes almost 3 months to finish. UPSC conducts the CSE interview (or personality test) in the months of February – April. The UPSC Exam cycle for Civil Services Examination 2020 is ongoing. The dates of the exams are as below:
Is everything under the Sun is the syllabus of UPSC?
It is said that “ Everything under the sun is the syllabus of UPSC “. I don’t Know how far this hype is correct. Each year there are quite good number of students give up their dream of becoming an IAS or IPS officer in the very early stage of their life due to fear of failure.
What is the success rate of CSE in UPSC?
Success in UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) = 50\% Knowledge + 50\% Skills (Strategies). ClearIAS – as a self-study online portal for UPSC aspirants – has been giving equal importance to knowledge part as well as skills.