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October 21, 2018 at 12:55 pm in reply to: Advertisements OR Spam Links in the Forum Threads Will Be Removed #1903

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This forum is specifically for UPSC Civil Services Exam.

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October 21, 2018 at 12:52 pm in reply to: Join ClearIAS Telegram Channel – Get Study Materials and Mock Exams #1900

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ClearIAS is now on Telegram!

ClearIAS has now started a new channel on Telegram to share new updates, study materials, mock exams, and exam-information.

IAS/IPS aspirants can join the ClearIAS Telegram channel from mobile or laptop.

Link – https://t.me/clearias

Good initiative!

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August 16, 2017 at 4:34 pm in reply to: Ias prelims 2018 #1701

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Hi Abhinaya,

NCERTs are a good starting point, but it will not cover the entire syllabus. You need to refer other textbooks, read current affairs and take mock exams.

A good starting point can be here – http://www.clearias.com/start/

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August 11, 2016 at 1:24 pm in reply to: Expected cut off marks for UPSC Prelims 2016 (Discussions) #1358

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Check the link UPSC CSE Prelims 2016: Check ClearIAS Answer Key, Relative All-India Performance and Cut-off Score

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June 8, 2016 at 9:23 pm in reply to: Will UPSC/Government reduce the age limit for Civil Services Exam? #1289

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As per todays HT reports, there is a campaign from the candidates side for more attempts and age relaxation for the UPSC Civil Services exam. It says that a section of aspirants are re-emphasising the need for more attempts and age relaxation for the exam.

Last month, aspirants who started the #fightupsc campaign submitted a joint memorandum to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). More than 100 members of Parliament have supported their demand for three fresh attempts for all civil services exam aspirants who have appeared from 2011 to 2015.

Civil services aspirants say they have lost five years and five attempts (2011 to 2015) because of a “discriminatory CSAT paper”. Note: The government has now virtually eliminated the CSAT paper by making it qualifying in nature, say aspirants.

Sunil Kumar Singh, who has attempted the CSAT from 2011 to 2015 and has been in the forefront of the #fightupsc campaign, says, “Why do candidates need to be moulded? If you select the right people who have the right skill sets and mindset and are honest, do you need to mould them or transform them? That means there is no co-relation between who gets selected and what is expected from selected candidates.”

For details refer: HT – UPSC CSAT: A civil war to get into the services

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May 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm in reply to: Need help for IAS preparation #1246

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You can choose any subject as your optional subject – like History, Geography, Literature etc. To know what books/study materials you need to read, just go through the FAQ section of ClearIAS.com.

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August 27, 2015 at 1:36 pm in reply to: UPSC Prelims 2015 Discussions: Difficulty, Key and Cut-off Prediction #280

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You may check this. This should help you know relative performance and approximate cut off score in UPSC Prelims 2015. Expected Cut off Marks For UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2015: Clear IAS Poll

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February 1, 2015 at 9:38 am in reply to: Prelims and mains preparation for UPSC CSE 2015 #144

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Edited the title of the thread to UPSC CSE 2015, as the term CSAT is generally associated with only Prelims.

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January 22, 2015 at 12:02 pm in reply to: Recommended books for IAS Preliminary Exam Preparation #64
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List of essential books For IAS Prelims GS/CSAT is given below (Courtesy http://www.clearias.com).

Essential Books For IAS Prelims – GS/CSAT (Click to Buy Online)
1. History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra. (History)
2. India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (History)
3. India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma. (History)
4. History Of Medieval India – Satish Chandra. (History)
5. The Wonder That Was India – A.L. Bhasham. (Culture)
6. Facets of Indian Culture – Spectrum. (Culture)
7. Geography of India – Majid Husain. (Geography)
8. Oxford School Atlas – Oxford. (Geography)
9. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong. (Geography)
10. Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth. (Polity)
11. Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh. (Economy)
12. Economic Survey. (Economy)
13. Science and Technology in India – TMH. (Science and Technology)
14. Environmental Studies from Crisis to Cure 2nd Edition – R.Rajagoplan. (Environment)
15. Efforts Towards Green India – Environment and Ecology – Arihant Experts. (Environment)
16. India Year Book (Current Affairs)
17. Manorama Yearbook. (Current Affairs)
18. CSAT Paper – 2 Manual by TMH or CSAT-II – Arihant (CSAT – Paper 2)
19. Analytical Reasoning – M. K. Pandey (CSAT – Paper 2: Analytical Reasoning)
20. Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R. S.Aggarwal (CSAT Paper 2: Reasoning)
IAS Manuals and Previous Year Question Papers (Click to Buy Online)
Reference Books for IAS Prelims

Lot of good books are available in the market to supplement your prelims preparation. If any particular area needs extra preparation you may go for these books.
Free Online Resources For IAS Prelims and Mains
Books for Other Exams (Click to Buy Online)
Links of UPSC Books at online Stores! (Click to Buy Online)
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January 22, 2015 at 11:58 am in reply to: Recommended books for IAS Mains Exam Preparation #63
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For updated list of books refer : IAS Books for UPSC Mains. But the below given list covers the basic requirements.
1. Contemporary Essays by Ramesh Singh OR 151 ESSAYS For UPSC Mains (Essay Paper)
2. History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra. (History – GS1)
3. India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (History – GS1)
4. India After Gandhi – Ramchandra Guha (History – GS1)
5. Facets of Indian Culture – Spectrum. (Culture – GS1)
6. History of Modern World – Jain and Mathur OR Norman Lowe (World History – GS1)
7. Geography of India – Majid Husain. (Geography)
8. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong. (Physical Geography – GS1)
9. Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja. (Indian Society – GS1)
10. IAS Mains General Studies Paper 2 (Arihant Manual – GS2)
11. Governance in India for CSE. (Governance – GS2)
12. Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth. (Polity and Constitution – GS2)
13. Pax Indica – Shashi Tharoor. (Foreign Policy – GS2)
14. India’s Foreign Policy by Muchkund Dubey. (Foreign Policy – GS2)
15. IAS Mains General Studies – GS3. (Arihant Manual – GS3)
16. Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh. (Indian Economy – GS3)
17. Economic Survey. (Indian Economy – GS3)
18. India Year Book. (Indian Economy – GS3)
19. India’s National Security: A Reader. (Internal Security – GS3)
20. Challenges to Internal Security of India. (Internal Security – GS3)
21. Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude for Civil Services Mains. ( Ethics – GS4)
22. IAS Mains General Studies – Ethics. ( Arihant Manual – GS4)
23. IAS Mains Civil Services Main Examination: General Studies Chapter-wise Solved Papers.
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January 22, 2015 at 11:48 am in reply to: Best websites for UPSC Civil Services Exam Preparation #61
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List of useful websites for upsc preparation is updated and complied in the list :Recommended list of useful websites for IAS preparation. Adding below the selected ones.

Best IAS Websites for UPSC Civil Services Exam Online Preparation
IAS Forum Websites
IAS Toppers Blogs
Apart from the above mentioned list of IAS online coaching websites (free and paid), it is advised to refer selected websites from Indian Government and NGOs as mentioned below.

Useful Government Websites For Civil Service Preparation*
1. ncert.nic.in – Download NCERT Texts as PDF.
2. nios.ac.in – Download NIOS Online Materials.
3. egyankosh.ac.in – Download IGNOU Books.
4. yojana.gov.in – Download Yojana and Kurukshetra Magazines.
5. upsc.gov.in – Official Website of UPSC.
6. pib.nic.in – Press Information Bureau Website, for government updates.
7. prsindia.org – PRS Website for tracking bills in Parliament.
8. idsa.in – IDSA website for Defense and Foreign relations.
9. gatewayhouse.in – Indian Council for Global relations.
10. envfor.nic.in – Ministry of Environment and Forests.
11. mea.gov.in – Ministry of External Affairs.
12. indiabudget.nic.in – Download Budget and Economic Survey.
13. ptinews.com – Press Trust of India.
14. pdgroup.upkar.in – Pratiyogita Darpan Magazine.
15. ibef.org – India Brand Equity Foundation for economy and business.
16. vikaspedia.in – Knowledge initiative by InDG.
17. makeinindia.com – Make in India initiative for manufacturing related info.
* Government Websites/NGO or Business Organization websites.
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Essential Books For IAS Prelims – GS/CSAT (Click to Buy Online)

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Free Online Resources For IAS Prelims and Mains

Books for Other Exams (Click to Buy Online)

Links of UPSC Books at online Stores! (Click to Buy Online)

Best IAS Websites for UPSC Civil Services Exam Online Preparation

IAS Forum Websites

IAS Toppers Blogs

Useful Government Websites For Civil Service Preparation*