Civil Services Exam

How to Write Essay Introductions in UPSC Exam

The movie Inglorious Basterds opens with a glorious scene. The shot doesn’t reveal much about the story or the characters,…

4 years ago

The Steel Frame: A History of the IAS

The following is an interview with Shri Deepak Gupta about his new book, ‘The Steel Frame: A History of the…

5 years ago

Preparing for Current Affairs in UPSC Exam, Explained

In this article, we will go through guidelines to effectively prepare current affairs for UPSC Civil Services Exam — Prelims…

5 years ago

10 Days to Mains: Don’t Be Intimidated. Be Inspired.

The centre court at Wimbledon is a remarkable place. Throughout Wimbledon’s history, on the day of the finals, this hallowed…

6 years ago

Letter To My Younger Self

After my UPSC results, someone came up to me and asked: "Now that you've succeeded after a long journey, you…

6 years ago

How to conquer GS in UPSC Mains, Explained

Your complete guide to UPSC General Studies (GS) preparation in Civil Services Mains Exam. The post deals with GS1, GS2,…

6 years ago

How to Ace Anthropology Optional: Deep Dive into Paper II

Note: I’ve published a total of 3 blog posts on Anthropology. The first article primarily talks about my booklist and the…

6 years ago

How to Ace Anthropology Optional: Deep Dive into Paper I

Note: On Anthropology, there are a total of three blog posts, of which this is the second one. The first…

6 years ago

How to Ace Anthropology Optional: Book list and Basic Plan

Note: There a total of 3 blog posts on Anthropology. This first article primarily talks about my book list and…

6 years ago

Coaching for the Civil Services Exam: Is It Necessary?

This is a perennial question I get asked the most. And it’s understandable too. Many aspirants who begin their Civils…

6 years ago