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Category: UPSC Strategy

Challenges Faced by UPSC Aspirants and How Top IAS Academy in Tamilnadu Address Them

For aspirants dreaming of a career in the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the journey towards cracking the UPSC examination is riddled with challenges that...

Common myths about UPSC Civil services exam

Being the most popular exam in the nation, there is no doubt that this examination has so many rumours attached to it. The common UPSC...

Daily vs Weekly UPSC Prelims Test Series – And Why Mock Tests Matter Most in 2025

The UPSC Preliminary Examination is the toughest gateway to the Civil Services journey. Every year, lakhs of aspirants attempt it, but only a few succeed....

How Shankar IAS Academy Helps You Prepare UPSC Current Affairs the Right Way?

Current affairs are a game-changer in both Prelims and Mains. That is why UPSC current affairs should be approached smartly. At Shankar IAS Academy, we...

How should I prepare for the UPSC interview?

The UPSC IAS Interview is the final step in the journey of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. This stage of IAS interview has the potential...

How To Approach Mains Answer Writing

Civil Services Main Exam – The Right way for excelling in answer writing – the ultimate guide Introduction

How to manage time while writing answers in UPSC Mains?

After you receive the Question cum answer booklet and before the bell rings, read the instructions! · First things first! Read the question paper well....

How to prepare CSAT for UPSC

The Civil Service Aptitude Test, also known as the General Studies Paper-II is one of the qualifying papers of the UPSC Prelims. Many candidates do...

How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero: A Step-by-Step Guide

UPSC preparation can seem overwhelming at first, especially if you are wondering how to start UPSC from zero. But with the right strategy and support...

How to study NCERT books for the UPSC Examination

NCERT books form the basic study in most of the subject preparation of the UPSC examination. WHY? Simple to understand the basic concepts clearly. The...