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Why Choose UPSC Akhada?
Where Your Mind Becomes Your Battlefield, and Knowledge Is Your Weapon
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Preliminary Examination (Prelims): The Gateway to Mains
The Preliminary Examination is your first and most competitive stage of the UPSC exam. It consists of two objective-type papers designed to test a candidates grasp'of both general knowledge and aptitude.
GS Paper I: This paper tests your knowledge on a wide range of topics, including Current Events, Environment, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and General Science.
CSAT Paper II: This paper tests aptitude, comprehension, logical reasoning, basic numeracy, and decision-making skills. A minimum score of 33% is required to pass.
- Total Marks: 400 (200 for each paper).
- Only Paper I marks count towards the cut-off; Paper II is qualifying in nature.
- Marks are not counted in the final merit but are used to select candidates for Mains.
Preparation Tips:
- Stay updated with quality newspapers like The Hindu or Indian Express for current affairs.
- Practice mock tests to improve accuracy under timed conditions.
- Use concise notes for quick revision on key topics.
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What is the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
The UPSC CSE is one of India’s most prestigious exams, offering the opportunity to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central services. Held annually, it’s renowned for its competitiveness and thoroughness in selecting the best candidates for civil service roles.