Last Minute Tips For UPSC CSE 2022 Mains
Last Minute Tips For UPSC CSE 2022 Mains: Tables Of Content USEFUL INSIGHTS GAINED FROM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: GENERAL TIPS: The IAS mains exam 2022 has been scheduled to be held on September 16, 17, 18, 24, and 25 2022. UPSC Mains 2022 exam has nine descriptive papers, which will be conducted on the above-mentioned 5 days. The entire APTI PLUS family acknowledges the intensive journey of all the aspirants writing the mains from tomorrow which has been filled with massive learning experiences and insights. The only thing left is to translate all your hard work, strategies, learning, and knowledge onto the exam sheets. Keep this in mind while attempting The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory. The questions are likely to test the candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and demands. ‘Mains’ assesses the quality of thoughts and content of one’s mind. These will enter subconsciously into one’s answer sheets. USEFUL INSIGHTS GAINED FROM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Mains exam is specific like a marathon. Follow a balanced approach in all the papers alike. Answers must be selectively and effectively dealt, with through better presentation. Time management, will remain the most important aspect and yet a challenge in the Mains exam. Handle the questions in a brief, concise yet analyzed manner. Be effective, quick, rational, and pragmatic in handling each paper. In the case of 10 markers, one must be careful to balance the answers, word limit, and to-the-point crisp answers. In 15markers, one needs to elaborate, reason, substantiate, elucidate and analyze in a detailed manner. One needs to begin the paper with the best presentation. For example: chart a map, and make subheadings. The answer has to be written with basic, standard knowledge, information, and coverage. Mains exam requires selective (specific to the demand of the question), organized application (align with the question and multiple sub-set of questions), effective presentation (use of underlining of keywords, diagrams, flowchart, quotes, facts, all possible multiple dimensions) in a structured manner. In GS-1, paper completion, objectivity, and word limit will matter. In GS-2, analysis, on-spot presentation, as per sub-sections, with extensive coverage of current affairs in the presentation will be focused on. GS-3 demands scientific, conceptually accurate, and systematic pointwise writing. GS-4 would require handling case-studies questions effectively and examples from Public Service, appropriately. The essay requires language competency, articulation, effective communication of ideas, objectives, and issues, and a detailed analysis of complex problem-solving dimensions. Make a list of random points on the rough page, and arrange an order with thematic headings in a broad manner. Ensure to end with an equally impactful end, with the nuanced suggestion of, a positive- constructive endnote. GENERAL TIPS: DO’s: Try to relax by meditating and praying. Check your center, admit card, and black ballpoint pens. Take a timely dinner and adequate sleep. Visit the examination center a day before the exam, to avoid any last-minute confusion. Get your biological clock tuned to the exam timings. Bring the e-Admit Card (print out) along with the (original) Photo Identity Card, whose number is mentioned in the e-Admit Card, in each session to secure admission to Examination Hall. Make sure to carry a sufficient number of pens for writing the paper. Reach the exam venue at least half an hour before the commencement of the exam. Read the ‘Special Instructions for candidates admitted to the Examination’ given in the ‘Rules for the Examination’ available in Examination Notice and the ‘Poster’ containing instructions displayed outside the Examination Venue. Wearing of mask/face cover is mandatory for all candidates. You may carry your own hand sanitizer (small size) in a transparent bottle. You need to follow COVID-19 norms of ‘social distancing’ as well as ‘personal hygiene’ inside the Examination Halls/Rooms as well as in the premises of the Venue. You may take chocolate for the exam to ease your anxiety level. You may carry a normal watch. DON’Ts: Do not bring any valuables/ costly items and bags to the Examination Venue. Don’t sleep during the day as it may create difficulty in night. Don’t discuss exams as it will increase your anxiety level. Do not read any new study material. Avoid Distractions – especially on social media. You should not be in possession of any electronic equipment or programmable device or storage media. Watches fitted with any special accessory that might be used as a communication device or smartwatch are strictly prohibited. Do not to bring any valuables/ costly items and bags to the Examination Venue. Do not discuss morning Paper questions during the exam break. Don’t panic and be ready for surprises, because that’s what UPSC is known for. Don’t lose hope even if there are difficult questions. Keep calm. Avoid eating too much during the break. Remember, when you aspire for something, the entire universe conspires to help you achieve it….. You have everything that one needs to crack this exam. Try completing the papers in the exam hall. Rest will follow. Remember, it is the relative performance that will matter on the exam day. Put in your best performance, run the fastest you can, and you shall have what you want. Preparing for this exam, and performing to be selected in this exam, are like two sides of the same coin. One needs an effective translation, within those 9 papers of Mains exam. BEST OF LUCK!!
UPSC CSE MAINS 2022 ESSAY PAPER ANALYSIS
UPSC CSE MAINS 2022 ESSAY PAPER ANALYSIS Tables Of Content Essay Paper UPSC 2022 Instructions UPSC CSE Main 2022 essay paper analysis From where to prepare for the essay paper? What to avoid in the essay? Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on September 16 conducted the first paper of CSE Mains 2022 that is the Essay Paper. Essay Paper UPSC 2022 Instructions Total Marks: 250 marks, Time duration: 3 hours. The essay must be written in the medium authorized in the admission certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this question-cum-answer (QCA) booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one. Word limit, as specified, should be adhered to. Any page or portion of the page left blank, must be struck off clearly. Write two essays, choosing one topic from each of the following Sections A and B, in about 1000-1200 words each: Section A Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man. A ship in the harbour is safe but that is not what a ship is for. Section B The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. You cannot step twice in the same river. Smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities. Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right. UPSC CSE Main 2022 essay paper analysis There has been a trend of increased number of philosophical essays in the past couple of years however this time around the benchmark was higher than the previous few years. However, considering the philosophical base of the questions, most candidates found the questions tricky. It was not easy to write 1000 words on each topic within the time constraints. UPSC has ensured that the essay topics were much different from the GS questions. Rather than asking candidates to write on topics that most candidates are familiar with or have practiced with, UPSC now assesses candidates’ essay writing skills by providing them with abstract or philosophical topics. This year most of the themes were either proverbs or famous quotes. All 8 topics this year will test applicants’ spontaneous thinking, understanding, writing and time management. Topics required broad interpretation Themes asked: Poetic language as a tool to re-institute order in human society. Getting out of one’s comfort zone Do the right things at the right time You won’t get the exact time/experience twice. Importance of smile Theme related to choices and decision making It is necessary to know that why essay paper is required in a competitive exam? UPSC notification says that “candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay, to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.” What can one make out from this? The following quote of Abraham Lincoln very aptly answers the question….. ‘Writing’ (essay) of the aspirant works as a window, for the highly experienced examiner, to the thought process of the candidate. Examiner will not only evaluate the content of the aspirant but also his thought process, viewpoints on critical matters, clarity in thinking, ability to explain his view point concisely and effectively, ability of coherence and putting his ideas in an orderly fashion, language. In a nutshell, it acts as a mean to bring out the traits of a potential civil servant and to evaluate if he is fit to be one. Having discussed about the importance of the paper, it is essential to clear the misconceptions associated with essay paper before moving to how to prepare for it. There is no preparation required for essay paper-GS and optional knowledge will suffice. Truth. This is wrong way of thinking. In GS marks will be awarded just for content. But in essay, examiner will pay attention to more than content as explained above. One needs to be champion in English-use technical jargons, vocabulary. Truth. It is worth noting that in UPSC CSE, the simpler the language the better it is. There is no need of flowery jargons and expressions. There is no difference between language paper essay and ‘Essay’ paper. Truth. This is highly misconceived notion on the part of aspirants to treat the essay paper just like essays asked in the language papers. The importance of both is vastly different. One is aimed to judge the language of the aspirant whereas the other is aimed to bring out the true traits of a potential Civil Servant. Essay paper can’t be prepared so easily. Truth. This is again a misconception. There have been candidates who have drastically increased their marks from scores like 100-110 to 150-160 with proper strategy and preparation. It is worth noting that essay paper requires relatively lesser effort to improve as compared to GS papers. The rate of investment is quite high. From where to prepare for the essay paper? GS and optional preparation will give content. Reading non-fiction: will help to develop thinking process. Anecdotes, stories, quotes, facts and figures: A separate notebook should be kept for the same. Referring to magazines: Yojana, Kurukshetra, EPW, Economic Survey, DowntoEarth. Newspaper editorials, relevant lines said by eminent/constitutional posts like President, PM etc. Essay transcripts of previous year toppers. How to prepare for the essay? Firstly read the transcripts of previous year toppers to get a feel of what comprises a well-written essay. A separate notebook for essay should be prepared where fodder collected from the above mentioned sources should be written in point format. An aspirant should prepare material on all the general topics that have been asked in the exam previously. This should include quotations, facts/ figures, anecdotes, sayings, case studies, government schemes. Give stress to the thoughts of philosophers like
UPSC MAINS 2022 GS-II PAPER ANALYSIS AND PAST YEAR TRENDS
UPSC MAINS 2022 GS-II PAPER ANALYSIS AND PAST YEAR TRENDS Tables Of Content QUESTIONS: Recommended Courses by APTI PLUS for Mains 2023: ANALYSIS OF 2022 PAPER: ANALYSIS OF PREVIOUS YEAR’S PAPERS: UPSC conducted the General Studies Paper 2, as part of the Civil Services Main Exam 2022 on 17-09-2022. There were 20 questions printed in both English and Hindi. 10 questions were of 10 marks each, while the remaining 10 questions were of 15 marks each. Total Marks: 250 marks, Time duration: 3 hours. All questions were compulsory. The number of marks carried by a question/part was printed against it. Answers had to be written in the medium authorized in the admission certificate which had to be stated clearly on the cover of this question-cum-answer (QCA) booklet in the space provided. Answers to questions no. 1 to 10 were to be in 150 words, whereas answers to questions no. 11 to 20 were to be in 250 words. Any page or portion of the page left blank, had to be struck off clearly. QUESTIONS: Qn1. The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court.Discuss this statement with the help of relevant Case laws. (Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn2. Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.Comment (Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn3. To what extent in your opinion has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?(Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn4. Discuss the role of the Vice President of India as the chairman of Rajya Sabha. (Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn5. Discuss the role of National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. (Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn6.The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn7. The rights of persons with disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of Government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn8. Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has limitations too. Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn9. ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka’. Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10 mark Qn10.Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian Foreign Policy objectives realised by forming this new organisation? (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn11. Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or a State Legislature under the Representation of People Act 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void ? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn12. Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re- promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature. Qn13. “While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of state autonomy.” Comment. (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn14. Critically examine the procedures through which the presidents of India and France are elected. (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn15. Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn16. Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of society Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn17. Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn18. The Right of Children to green and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse. (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn19. How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Qn20. ‘Clean energy is the order of the day’. Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international for a in the context of geopolitics. (Answer in 250 words) 15 mark Recommended Courses by APTI PLUS for Mains 2023: ANALYSIS OF 2022 PAPER: YEAR POLITY GOVERNANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 2022 Polity – 6 Constitution– 4 4 3 3 Level Of Question Most of serious aspirants should find the paper easy. General Studies Paper 2 was a perfect mix of Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations – as mentioned in the UPSC Syllabus. Most of the questions had linkage to current affairs. Further questions demanded linking different subjects, for example, economy and governance, environment and IR etc. Candidates should have a good understanding of contemporary events (in a span of the last 10 years). Questions were mainly from expected areas. To think and reflect that in answers in actual examination environment is the real deal in this paper. The major topics where questions are asked from in the GS II paper are: Polity Indian Constitution Features of Indian Constitution Amendments in Indian Constitution Provisions Constitutional and non-constitutional bodies Governance Government policies and interventions Governance Transparency Accountability E-governance applications Social Justice Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services Issues relating to poverty and hunger International Relations Bilateral Groupings Regional and global groupings Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests ANALYSIS OF PREVIOUS YEAR’S PAPERS: YEAR POLITY GOVERNANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL
UPSC MAINS 2022 GS-IV PAPER ANALYSIS AND PAST YEAR TRENDS
UPSC MAINS 2022 GS-IV PAPER ANALYSIS AND PAST YEAR TRENDS Tables Of Content QUESTIONS Recommended Courses by APTI PLUS for Mains 2023: ANALYSIS OF 2022 PAPER: ANALYSIS OF PREVIOUS YEAR’S PAPERS: UPSC conducted the General Studies Paper 4, as part of the Civil Services Main Exam 2022 on 18-09-2022. There are 12 questions divided into two sections and printed both in ENGLISH and HINDI. Total Marks: 250 marks, Time duration: 3 hours. All questions were compulsory. The number of marks carried by a question/part was printed against it. Answers had to be written in the medium authorized in the admission certificate which had to be stated clearly on the cover of this question-cum-answer (QCA) booklet in the space provided. Any page or portion of the page left blank, had to be struck off clearly. QUESTIONS: Section A Qn1. (a) Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery ignoring the core issues before him is not rare in the Bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate (150 words) 10 marks (b). Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other viral attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations.(150 words) 10 marks Qn2. (a) The Rules and Regulations provided to all the Civil servants are the same, yet there is a difference in the performance. Positive minded officers are able to interpret the Rules and Regulations in favour of the case and achieve success, whereas, negative minded officers are unable to achieve goals by interacting the same Rules and Regulations against the case. Discuss with illustrations.(150 words) 10 marks (b). it is believed that adherence to ethics in human actions would ensure in smooth functioning of an organization/system. If so, what does ethics seek to promote in human life? How do ethical values assist in the resolution of conflicts faced by him in his day-to-day functioning?(150 words) 10 marks Qn3. What does each of the following quotations mean to you? (a) “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do. “-Potter Stewart(150 words) 10 marks (b) “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel that there are three key societal members who can make a difference They are father, mother and teacher.”- APJ Abdul Kalam(150 words) 10 marks (c) “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it”- Dalai Lama(150 words) 10 marks Qn4. (a)What do you understand by the term ‘good governance? How far recent initiatives in terms of e-Governance steps taken by the State have helped the beneficiaries? Discuss with suitable examples.(150 words) 10 marks (b) Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in the education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approval of the competent authority. No doubt it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and the system at large. Describe and discuss ethical issues involved in the use of the online method, particularly to the vulnerable section of society.(150 words) 10 marks Qn5. (a). Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken independent stands and actions keeping in view their own national interests. We are all aware that war has its own impact on the different aspects of society, including human tragedy. What are those ethical issues that are crucial to be considered while launching the war and its continuation so far? Illustrate with justification the ethical issues involved in the given state of affairs.(150 words) 10 marks (b) Write short notes on the following in 30 words each: 10 marks (i) Constitutional morality (ii) Conflict of interest (iii) Probity in public life (iv) Challenges of digitalization (v) Devotion to duty Qn6.(a) Whistle-blower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen the protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle-blower?(150 words) 10 marks (b)In the contemporary world, the corporate sector’s contribution to generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in an unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfil the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate world for which CSR is mandated? Critically examine.(150 words) 10 marks Section B Qn7.Prabhat was working as Vice President (Marketing) at Sterling Electric Ltd., a reputed multinational company. But presently the company was passing through the difficult times as the sales were continuously showing downward trend in the last two quarters. His division, which hitherto had been a major revenue contributor to the company’s financial health, was now desperately trying to procure some big government order for them. But their best efforts did not yield any positive success or breakthrough. His was a professional company and his local bosses were under pressure from their London-based HO to show some positive results. In the last performance review meeting taken by the Executive Director (India Head), he was reprimanded for his poor performance. He assured them that his division is working on a special contract from the Ministry of Defence for a secret installation near Gwalior and tender is being submitted shortly. He was under extreme pressure and he was deeply perturbed. What aggravated the situation further was a warning from the top that if the deal is not clinched in favour of the company, his division might have to be closed and he may have to quit his lucrative job. There
How Does The Teaching Methodology Of Apti Plus Makes It The Best Coaching For Civil Services In Kolkata & Bhubaneswar?
THE BEST COACHING FOR CIVIL SERVICES IN KOLKATA & BHUBANESWAR? Tables Of Content CLASSES GUIDANCE TEST SERIES PROGRAMME ADVANCED LMS (LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) With a venerable legacy and nationwide acclaim, APTI PLUS Academy for Civil Services is Eastern India’s premier Coaching Institution known for highest academic standards, distinguished faculty, illustrious alumni, and modern infrastructure. For its success rate & systematic teaching methodology, Apti Plus is being ranked as the best coaching for Civil Services in Kolkata & Bhubaneswar by oureducation.in & civilserviceindia.com. It was established in the year 2005-06 with the vision to be the centre of excellence and mission of mentoring, nurturing and producing maximum number of civil servants from Eastern India. 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CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR PERSONALITY TEST WBCS 2020
Tables Of Content NATIONAL CURRENT EVENTS INTERNATIONAL CURRENT EVENTS ECONOMIC ISSUES SOCIAL ISSUES ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WB CURRENT AFFAIRS WEST BENGAL IMPORTANCE NATIONAL CURRENT EVENTS Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Context A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court by a majority of 3:2 has upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Petitioner arguments: The amendment violates the basic structure of the Constitution. However, there is no clear definition of basic structure. It violates the Supreme Court’s 1992 ruling in Indra Sawhney & Ors v Union of India, which restricted reservations to 50%. The court held that economic backwardness cannot be the sole criterion for identifying a backward class. Government Arguments: The government argued that under Article 46 of the Indian Constitution, the state must protect the interests of economically weaker sections: “The state shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, and shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.” Arguments by the judges in favour of EWS reservation; Reservation based only on economic criteria does not damage the basic structure of the Constitution. Treating EWS as a separate class would be a reasonable classification, and treating unequals equally would violate the principle of equality under the Constitution. Arguments by the judges in against EWS reservation; While reservation on economic criteria is not violative of the basic structure of the Constitution, excluding SC/ST/OBC from the purview of EWS is a clear violation of the basic structure. Details In 2019, The Indian parliament has passed the 103rd Amendment act that inserted Articles 15(6) and 16(6) in the Constitution of India to provide up to 10% reservation to the economically weaker sections (EWS) among non-OBC and non-SC/ST sections of the population. The amendment introduced a quota for the poor among the so-called ‘forward castes’ or ‘general category’. The 10% EWS quota is available in admissions to higher educational institutions, and initial recruitment in central government jobs. The amendment also empowered state governments to provide reservations based on economic backwardness Basic Structure of the Constitution In the Shankari Prasad case (1951), the constitutional validity of the 1st Amendment Act (1951), which trimmed the right to property, was challenged. The Supreme Court ruled that the Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution under Article 368 also includes the power to amend Fundamental Rights. Therefore, the Parliament can shorten or take away any of the Fundamental Rights by enacting a constitutional amendment act. In the Golak Nath case (1967), the constitutional validity of the 17th Amendment Act (1964), which inserted certain state acts in the 9th Schedule, was challenged. The Supreme Court ruled that the Fundamental Rights are given a ‘transcendental and immutable’ position and hence, the Parliament cannot shorten or take away any of these rights. The Parliament reacted to the Supreme Court’s judgement in the Golak Nath case (1967) by enacting the 24th Amendment Act (1971). It declared that the Parliament has the power to shorten or take away any of the Fundamental Rights under Article 368. In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the Supreme Court overruled its judgment in the Golak Nath case (1967). The Court stated that Parliament is empowered to shorten or take away any of the Fundamental Rights. At the same time, it laid down a new doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ (or ‘basic features’) of the Constitution. It ruled that the power of Parliament under Article 368 does not allow it to alter the ‘basic structure of the Constitution. In the Minerva Mills case (1980), the court held that: “Since the Constitution had conferred a limited amending power on the Parliament, the Parliament cannot under the exercise of that limited power enlarge that very power into absolute power. The current position is that the Parliament under Article 368 can amend any part of the Constitution including the Fundamental Rights but without affecting the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in India is a subcategory of people belonging to the Economy Based Un-Reserved Category having an annual family income of less than ?8 lakh and who do not belong to any category such as SC/ST/OBC across India. Candidates who do not fall under SC/ST/OBC and fulfil the EWS economic criteria are to be part of the EWS category. In January 2019, the Union Council of Ministers approved a 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in the General category. The cabinet decided that this would be over and above the existing 50% reservation for SC/ST/OBC categories. The 103rd Amendment of the Constitution of India amended articles 15(6) and 16(6) of the Constitution of India to permit 10% reservations to the EWS category students among the unreserved category or General category students. Several state cabinets approved the law and announced their intention to implement the 10% EWS reservations. Eligibility Criteria under EWS Reservation The eligibility to get the EWS certificate is not only purely based on annual family income but also based on the held property. The central government has set the income limit for admission to central government-owned colleges and jobs offered by the central government. State governments are given the authority to change the eligibility criteria and also to extend the income limit further for candidates seeking reservation under the EWS category, which will be valid only in state-owned colleges and state government jobs as deemed fit for the respective states. Criteria for identifying EWS quota; The candidate’s annual family income must be less than Rs. 8 lakhs per annum. Their family must not own more than 5 acres of agricultural land. The residential flat area should be below 1000 sq ft. The residential plot’s area should be below 100 square yards if in a notified municipality sector. The residential plot’s area should be below 200 square yards if in a non-notified municipality sector. Significance of EWS Reservation People belonging
UPSC Mains 2023 – Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Important Books
What is the syllabus and exam pattern of mains? Tables Of Content Language Script List of optional subjects for Main Examination: Syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of Civil Services (Main) Examination are given as follows: Books to refer to UPSC CSE related mocks The Civil Services Examination comprises two successive stages: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for Civil Services (Main) Examination; and Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview/Personality Test) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts. Preliminary Examination is meant to serve as a screening test only. Only those candidates who are declared by the Commission to have qualified in the Preliminary Examination in the year will be eligible for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination of that year provided they are otherwise eligible for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination. The Civil Services (Main) Examination will consist of a Written Examination and an Interview/Personality Test. The Written Examination will consist of 9 papers of conventional essay type out of which two papers will be of qualifying in nature. Marks obtained for all the compulsory papers (Paper-I to Paper-VII) and Marks obtained in Interview/Personality Test will be counted for ranking. Candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the written part of the Civil Services (Main) Examination as may be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, shall be summoned by them for an Interview/Personality Test. The number of candidates to be summoned for Interview/Personality Test will be about twice of the number of vacancies to be filled. The Interview/Personality Test will carry 275 marks (with no minimum qualifying marks). Candidates will be allotted to the various Services keeping in view their ranks in the examination and the preferences expressed by them for the various Services and posts. Note: The papers on Indian languages and English (Paper A and paper B) will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking. Evaluation of the papers, namely, ‘Essay’, ‘General Studies’ and Optional Subject of all the candidates would be done simultaneously along with evaluation of their qualifying papers on ‘Indian Languages’ and ‘English’ but the papers on Éssay’, General Studies and Optional Subject of only such candidates will be taken cognizance who attain 25% marks in ‘Indian Language’ and 25% in English as minimum qualifying standards in these qualifying papers. The paper A on Indian Language will not, however, be compulsory for candidates hailing from the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim. The paper A on Indian Language will not, however, be compulsory for Candidates belonging to Persons with Benchmark Disability (only Hearing Impairment sub-category) provided that they have been granted such exemption from 2nd or 3rd language courses by the concerned education Board/University. The candidate needs to provide an undertaking/self-declaration in this regard in order to claim such an exemption to the Commission. Marks obtained by the candidates for the Paper I-VII only will be counted for merit ranking. However, the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all of these papers. For the Language medium/literature of languages, the scripts to be used by the candidates will be as under Language Script Assamese Assamese Bengali Bengali Gujarati Gujarati Hindi Devanagari Kannada Kannada Kashmiri Persian Konkani Devanagari Malayalam Malayalam Manipuri Bengali Marathi Devanagari Nepali Devanagari Odia Odia Punjabi Gurumukhi Sanskrit Devanagari Sindhi Devanagari or Arabic Tamil Tamil Telugu Telugu Urdu Persian Bodo Devanagari Dogri Devanagari Maithilli Devanagari Santhali Devanagari or Olchiki For Santhali language, question paper will be printed in Devanagari script; but candidates will be free to answer either in Devanagari script or in Olchiki. List of optional subjects for Main Examination: Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Anthropology Botany Chemistry Civil Engineering Commerce and Accountancy Economics Electrical Engineering Geography Geology History Law Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Science Philosophy Physics Political Science and International Relations Psychology Public Administration Sociology Statistics Zoology Literature of any one of the following languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English. Note: The question papers for the examination will be of conventional (essay) type. Each paper will be of three hours duration. Candidates will have the option to answer all the question papers, except the Qualifying Language Papers, Paper-A and Paper-B, in any one of the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India or in English. Notwithstanding this, the Candidate will have the choice to write the Optional Papers in English also if candidates opt to write Paper I-V except the Qualifying Language Papers, Paper-A and Paper-B, in any one of the language included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. Candidates exercising the option to answer Papers in any one of the languages included in the Eight Schedule to the Constitution of India mentioned above may, if they so desire, give English version within brackets of only the description of the technical terms, if any, in addition to the version in the language opted by them. Candidates should, however, note that if they misuse the above rule, a deduction will be made on this account from the total marks otherwise accruing to them and in extreme cases; their script(s) will not be valued for being in an unauthorized medium. Candidates should note that if any irrelevant matter/signages/marks etc. are found written in the answer script(s), which would not be related to any question/answer and/or would be having the potential to disclose the candidate’s identity, the Commission will impose a penalty of deduction of marks from the total marks otherwise accruing to the candidate or will not evaluate the said script(s) on this account. The question papers (other than the literature of language papers) will be set in Hindi and English only. The main Examination is intended to assess