UPSC Civils Preparation

Changes in UPSC Civils Main Exam from 2014

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A student asked… I am working for TCS (Tata Consultancy Services). I am planning to give Civil Services Examination in 2014. But I heard that the mains pattern is going to change in 2014 and there will be some compulsory papers in place of optionals.

I would like to know how far is it true and complete details regarding 2014 Civil Services examination. Awaiting for your early reply.
– R. Ragini, Bangalore.

Answer: It is too early to predict the changes in Civil Services Examination 2014. The UPSC has been proposed to change the Civil Services examination in a phased manner. The UPSC do not introduce any changes without thorough discussion and debate.

Moreover, there may not be any radical changes in Civils. The changes will be gradual and will be made after considering the opinions of all stake holders. The UPSC may also announce any changes on it’s website at www.upsc.gov.in .

Civils Prelims Topics in India Year Book and Economic Survey – Part 6

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This is the last part of the series of articles on Civil Services Preliminary Examinations. Economic Survey Report and India Year Book are two important sources of information for the candidates those preparing for Civil Services Preliminary Examination. These books will have thousands of pages and it is very difficult to find the information useful and that not useful from the examination point of view. Most of the candidates waster their precious time by reading unnecessary information in these reports. Following are the details of topics and sections along with page numbers that are useful for Civil Services Preliminary Examination:

Read previous parts of the article:

Prelims Exam Structure and Syllabus
Why Negative Marking?
Strategy for Paper 1
Strategy for Paper 2
Prelims Strategy – Final Tips Part 5

1. State of the Economy and Prospects: Introduction, Growth in real GDP (1.3), Agriculture and Food (1.18 to 1.22), Human Development (1.68), Employment (1.70)

2. Micro Foundations of Macro Economic Development : Food and Inclusion (Box 2.22), Aadhaar’s Progress (Box 2.3), Managing the Exchange Rate (2.22), Central Bank Interventions (Box 2.4), The Risks of Over Regulation (Box 2.8, 2.54)

3. Fiscal Developments & Public Finance : Goods and Services Tax (3.19), Rangarajan Committee (Box 3.1), Subsidies(3.28), Nandan Nilekani Committee (Box 3.2)

These are just examples only. See detailed table from below link:

Civils Prelims Strategy – Useful Parts in India Year Book and Economic Survey Reports

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