Monthly Archives: June 2010

I tried to do it for The Hindu. But couldn’t do it properly at www.thehindu.com. I need either the newspaper or epaper, which isn’t available. Anyways, it doesn’t matter much as 2 examples (ToI and ET) are enough to get … Continue reading →

I would like to point out a few things before I start. Firstly, as I have always said, it’s better to read one book 5 times rather than reading 5 books once. Whichever book you have selected on a particular … Continue reading →

I am putting up this post for all those who are going to take the prelims in 2011 or later. As far as I know, the GS paper is going to remain the same for prelims and the changes being … Continue reading →

I spoke to Pavan sir today. He told me that he is going to start test-series from June 23. It would also include discussion and analysis on the same day itself (as many students have to travel long distances). During … Continue reading →

In light of the advertisements appearing in various newspapers and magazines, I have been asked by numerous aspirants whether I attended a particular class, correspondence course or test series, etc. Therefore, it behoves me to clarify as to which all … Continue reading →

This is one of the most important decisions one has to make while planning to take the Civil Services exam.  There are 25 optionals one has to choose from. I assume you know the list and the combinations not allowed … Continue reading →

Essay is often seen as a poor cousin of the other more important papers in the Mains Examination. While GS and each of the optionals are worth 600 marks each, Essay contributes a small 200 marks to the total. But … Continue reading →

Without a doubt, Mains is the most important stage of the exam. It decides whether you are finally selected or not. Interview comprises of only 300 marks and I am of the opinion that it is not in your hands. … Continue reading →

Public Administration- Mains Before I begin, let me tell you that it was my 2nd optional and one of the biggest mistakes in my previous 2 attempts was the wrong orientation I had in public administration. In my 1st attempt … Continue reading →