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Essay – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam

Last updated on March 15, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

UPSC Civil Service Mains Paper 1 (popularly known as essay paper) is now of 250 marks.

Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics (two topics as of now). They will be expected to keep close 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.

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Recommended Books for Essay Paper – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam

Essays for Civil Services and Other Competitive Examinations by Pulkit Khare .
Selected Contemporary Essays by Saumitra Mohan (MHE)
Essay Paper for Civil Services Main Examination by Pavneet Singh and Sonali Bansal
A Book of Essays by Kalpana Rajaram
151 ESSAYS For UPSC Mains Various State Public Service Commissions and Other competitive Examinations
English-Hindi-Essay Compulsory- UPSC Mains Examination
ESSAYS(101 Current) for Competitive Exams

How to write a good essay

Here are some tips for writing a good essay:

Read and understand the essay topic: Ensure that you understand the topic and what is expected of you in the essay.
Plan and structure: Plan the flow of your essay and create an outline to ensure that your essay has a clear structure.
Write in a clear and concise manner: Make sure your writing is easy to understand and avoids unnecessary technical terms or jargon.
Use examples and evidence: Use real-life examples and supporting evidence to reinforce your arguments.
Address counter-arguments: Consider and address any counter-arguments to strengthen your essay.
Conclusion: Sum up your key arguments and present a clear conclusion.
Edit and proofread: Revise your essay several times to ensure that it is error-free and presents your ideas effectively.

Remember to write in a way that is analytical, evaluative and comprehensive. Also, ensure that you stick to the word limit and allocate enough time for each essay.

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How to Write an Essay? 9 Tips To Score Better in UPSC Essay Paper

It can be easily said that many UPSC exam aspirants overlook the importance of preparing their writings well. A majority of novices mistakenly feel they can write the perfect content on their exam day, while the repeaters equate the knowledge gained through their General studies preparation to successful writing. In both cases, writing practice is left unconsidered.

UPSC essay paper carries a total of 250 marks comprising 2 essays in total (125 marks each). Leaving behind writing a good content of 1000 to 1200 words to mere chance is a grave error.

Do not worry, we have you covered!

Check out These Tried and Tested Tips to Write Essay for UPSC

Our experts understand the significance of converting your gained knowledge conceptually into well put-down words. Therefore, we have compiled a list of 9 superb essay writing tips that’ll help you prepare the right way:

Right Knowledge

To write an astounding essay for UPSC, you must first possess the correct knowledge.

UPSC essay syllabus is not your regular school or college question. Here, along with your knowledge of a topic, your ability to produce it sequentially, consistently and with precision is given equal importance.

So, how do you gain the knowledge to do that?

Undoubtedly, the content will come from your general studies preparation.

Besides this, you must regularly read magazines like Economic and Political weekly, Yojana, etc. These magazines will not only help you revise your GS content but will also give you good ideas regarding the content presentation.

You must also try reading non-fiction occasionally; it’s a great way to grow your thought process and learn how to represent them powerfully through words.

Also Read: What is the Difference Between the Indian Forest Service and Indian Foreign Service?

Avoid Unnecessary Jargon

You must keep the language of your UPSC essay paper simple. The exam tests your vocabulary too, agreed, but avoid using complex words just to sound well-read.

Instead, concentrate on writing clear, concise and meaningful sentences that put your point across. It is best to avoid redundant sentences. A common mistake made by many is writing lengthy sentences. It’s best to put down small and simple sentences rather than elaborate ones that will make the reader lose out on the crux of your point.

Keep up the Good Vocabulary

As mentioned above, a good vocabulary showcases how well-read you are. This doesn’t mean you use it incessantly. But, a strong word can add value to your sentences when used the right way.

We know that you can’t read up an entire dictionary in a week. And we do not expect you to do so too.

The best way to build up a strong vocabulary is by reading the newspaper daily. Even reading non-fiction can be of great help here. What you must do is write down the words, phrases and quotes that seem unique alongside their meanings. Writing an example sentence along with it will also help you retain it in your memory longer.

Create Intelligent and Worldly-Wise Subheadings

The subheading is the entire body copy at a glance. Representing a paragraph with a catchy, smart and content-aligned subheading can get you major points in an essay for the UPSC exam. It raises the interest of the examiner and also aids readability.

Keep your Paragraphs Coherent to Each Other

When writing a long essay for UPSC of 1000-1200 words, it’s quite easy to end up losing out on the main message you want to convey.

To ensure that you deliver the desired message, it is crucial to present your sentences/ paragraphs in an organized and sequential manner.

Practice is essential if you want to deliver a write-up that showcases your well-connected thinking ability. You can end a paragraph with a question, or an introduction to the next paragraph. This will help you maintain a smooth connection between your subtopics.

Let’s take a look at two sample paragraphs for the topic taken from some essay book for UPSC – “women, gender inequality and the Indian economy,”

The practice of men handling major financial decisions and managing the family’s income in India’s traditional patriarchal society is another reason for the sad state of women’s dependence on men. Such practices hinder potential women equality in economic development.

Similar practice in higher echelons of the corporate sector where women are obstructed in entering powerful positions by way of glass-ceiling is a continuation of such patriarchal ideologies.

Notice how the sentences actually tell and take forward the message in a sequence respectively.

Giving an outro and intro to your paragraphs is a great way of establishing a connection and sequence between the two.

The Introduction Should Ideally be a Relatable Quote or an Event

Starting your GS answers with a definition is the right thing to do, but doing so in essays just makes it stale and boring.

You must try to up the examiner’s interest by quoting a famous personality, an interesting quote, or a relatable real-life/fictional event.

Books, magazines and newspapers will help you learn essay-worthy anecdotes and incidents.

Let’s Take the Same topic as above

Starting with a definition

“In simple terms, Gender Inequality can be defined as the unequal treatment of individuals because of their gender.”

Starting with an interesting fictional event/ story

“Let me take you to a modest two-room house in a remote village in India. Rupa is crying in a corner of her room. Her father wouldn’t allow her to go to her primary school anymore. Her brother has already left for today’s class, but Rupa has chores to finish around the house. Father says it’s not important for girls to study.”

The contrast between the two is stark and clearly the latter reads more interesting to the reader.

Create Your Essay’s Content as per the Topic

One way of writing for a particular topic might not necessarily work for the other. To completely understand how to write an essay, you must first understand the nature of your topic and then decide how you want to tackle it down further.

For example, the topics presented as a question are best written in the problem and solution pattern.

Back-up Your Arguments with Substantial Reasons

To add value to your essay for UPSC, it is a must to include constitutional provisions, examples, statistics and expert opinions.

Let’s say, in an essay on “women, gender inequality and the Indian economy,” it is not enough to state that: –

“Gender inequality is predominant in the education sector in India. The bridge between the enrolment ratio of men and women has widened. The drop-out rates of girls are alarmingly more than boys, which adds to the gender gap prevalent in our society.”

Agreed, the points made are valid, but substantiating them with required facts is important to add value to it.

So, adding a fact like below will back up your opinions and fetch you more marks.

“at higher education level, the GER for males is approximately 19 %, while for females, it is merely 15-16% approximately (as per 12th five-year plan.)”

Write a Powerful Conclusion

You must always summarise your essay on an optimistic note in 3-4 lines. It is advisable to not skip on giving your vision for the future.

Important Topics for UPSC CSE Essay Syllabus

There are certain topics that have a higher possibility of being included. These are: –

Rural Empowerment
Women Empowerment
Internal Security
Social Justice

Although highly suggested, please do not limit yourself to the above strictly. you can use these topics for preparing a model essay.

Also Read: A Detailed Guide to Choosing the Best Optional Subject for UPSC Exam

Let’s Take a Look at Some Good Questions from Previous UPSC Essay Paper:

Science and Mysticism: Are they compatible?
Creation of smaller states and the consequent administrative, economic and developmental implications
Does Indian cinema shape our popular culture or merely reflect it?
Is the criticism that the ‘Public-Private-Partnership’ (PPP) model for development is more of a bane than a boon in the Indian context, justified?

Conclusion:

To conclude, keep your essays expansive yet meaningful and relevant to the topic, you can refer to different essay books for UPSC for this purpose. You must try not to steer away from what is asked. And finally, when preparing for essay writing for UPSC, keep up the daily reading, and do not forget, “practice makes perfect.”

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Writing a good Essay in UPSC Mains, Explained by Anudeep Durishetty

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Novelist Stephen King put it beautifully when he said, “I write to find out what I think.”

Writing is a window to your thought process. What you write on paper will tell the reader how you think, how you argue and the way you substantiate your viewpoint. This is why for most competitive examinations and academic entrance tests, essay is mandatory.

In the Civil Services Exam too, we have a paper worth 250 marks, equivalent to a General Studies paper. Despite its importance, essay paper often does not get the attention it deserves from aspirants. First timers think they will write an excellent essay in the final exam itself, whereas experienced aspirants believe that since they had already studied a ton for GS, it will alone be enough to write a good essay. This is a fatal miscalculation.

I was one of those who made these errors in the past, and it is not a coincidence that I scored only 100 in CSE 2015. But in 2017, I devoted adequate time to this paper. I collected useful quotes, prepared notes and even made rough essay drafts for frequently asked topics. All this effort in essay paper helped me score 155.

What follows is an elaborate post on how you should tackle the Essay paper. I’ve organised the content as follows:

What UPSC says about the essay paper

How and from where to prepare?

Improving language and expression

On subheadings and rough drafts
What you must avoid
How to write a powerful introduction?
Developing the content of an Essay

Substantiating your arguments

How to conclude an Essay
My notes, quote collection and sample essays

“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 .”

Essay distinguishes itself from GS in the sense that in GS, marks will be awarded purely for content. But in essay, examiners will pay special attention to not just the content, but also the language, coherence and the way you organise your write-up.

So you must take adequate care to arrange your ideas properly and not commit any fundamental spelling or grammatical errors.

Most of the content you write in Essay will come from your GS preparation. Apart from this, the following sources will help:

Reading non-fiction helps you develop a matured thought process. Apart from imparting knowledge, they will also let you come across good figures of speech, art of argumentation, powerful rhetoric and unique content etc. For example, in an essay on Artificial Intelligence, I took arguments from Yuval Harari’s Homo Deus to argue that AI is an imminent threat to humanity. Or if you read Why Nations Fail, a book replete with examples, you will understand the importance of innovation, political and economic freedoms in propelling a nation forward. So my suggestion is, apart from UPSC related material, develop the hobby of reading non-fiction books. I do not mean to suggest that you should start reading one non-fiction book per topic to get good scores in Essay, but reading them occasionally in your free time will benefit you in the long run.
Referring to specific magazines: For certain topics, you can refer to specific issues of Yojana/EPW/Economic Survey etc. Example: for an essay on tribal issues or public health, you can go through specific issues of these magazines for getting the latest statistics (IMR, MMR, malnutrition levels etc) and also about the positives and criticisms of govt schemes in that sector.
Collecting good stories/anecdotes and quotes: Anecdotes, quotes and real life stories you see in newspapers and books which can be used in essay should be noted down. In most of my essays, I used to start with a relevant story or an anecdote that has the essay topic as its underlying theme. Apart from these, I also used a couple of quotes of eminent persons.

List of quotes, anecdotes I collected are available in the link at the end of this article.

Language in essay must be simple and clear with as little jargon as possible. If you want to use complex definitional terms such as, say, ‘Constitutionalism’ or ‘Sanskritisation’ please define it in sentence just before you use it. Examiner will also understand clearly what you want to convey. Clear writing is clear thinking. And that is what any reader looks for.

Keep your sentences short and powerful. Long, winding sentences makes it difficult to read and understand. If you tack on one clause after another through conjunctions, what you get is a bad sentence sprawl.

Example of a bad sentence sprawl:

At the end of World War 2, on the one hand, while capitalism was successfully championed by the nations in North America and Europe, on the other hand, it was USSR that put Communism at the forefront due to which there was an ideological clash between the the two superpowers which had led to proxy wars in various parts of the globe, a nuclear arms race and a rapid deterioration of the security of the world.

(By the time readers finish reading it, they will lose their breath and the point of the sentence)

So I had a simple rule: If you run out of your breath while reading a sentence, then probably you will have to break it into two.

Rewriting the aforementioned example after breaking it into two (which makes it much easier to read and comprehend):

After World War 2, while the North American and European nations championed capitalism, USSR put communism at the forefront. This ideological clash between the superpowers led to several proxy wars, a nuclear arms race and a rapid deterioration of world security.

There is no need to memorise complex words for writing a good essay. But an occasional use of a powerful word, or a good phrase definitely gives your write-up an edge.

Also, I believe that learning numerous words by rote will not make them stick in your brain for long. The best way to build your vocabulary is by reading non-fiction and English newspapers. While reading these, if you come across a good turn of phrase, or a word that you don’t recognise, please note it down in a book, find its meaning and understand the context in which the word was used. This helps in long term memory. Having a dictionary app on your phone also helps.

Building vocabulary is a slow process, but with consistency, anyone can become better at using an expansive set of words.

Subheadings & Rough Drafts

We can be a little innovative in our subheadings. Instead of bland subheadings such as ‘ Benefits of Nuclear Energy’ we can use “ Nuclear Energy: Promise or Peril?’ Similarly, for the essay on Social Media, instead of writing ‘ Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media ’, I wrote “Social Media: A Double Edged Sword”

You can find my collection of a few such subheadings in the link to my notes, given at the end of the article.

I also prepared a rough draft for a few essay topics (link given at the end). You may need to modify the structure as per the demand of the question.

What you must avoid in Essay

Do not focus excessively only on one point, or one dimension (such as the historical or political aspect) Your essay needs to be expansive and multi-dimensional.
During preparation, we read a lot and it’s understandable that we feel strongly about certain topics. And since essay offers freedom to write, it’s very easy to get carried away with such a topic. But make sure that you write what is asked, not what you know or feel like. No mann ki baat . Always stick to the subject of the topic. It helps to read the question in the midst of your essay to ensure that you are not steering away from the topic.
If you are not comfortable writing about abstract philosophical topics (I am terrible at writing them), avoid such questions. Your choice of topic has no bearing on the marks and that is why, selecting an unpopular topic just for the sake of it is unwise. Also, if there’s a technical term in the question, be doubly sure that you understand it correctly. For instance, in 2014, there was a question on ‘standard tests’, which is a technical term. I misunderstood it and wrote a generic essay. I got 112.
When you take a final stand on an issue, it’s best to avoid extreme or highly unpopular opinions. We are free to have any opinion in the privacy of our minds, but in UPSC essay why take that risk? For instance, in an essay on Capital Punishment, in the main body content, you should present a case for both abolition and retention. But when you take a stance, it’s best to be an abolitionist.
No ranting. You might be a great fan of Karl Marx, but if there’s a question on Capitalism, do not rant or rail against it ? You must present both the positives and negatives of Capitalism and end the essay on a balanced note.
Do not dedicate disproportionate amount of time for the first essay and scamper through the second. Both carry equal marks, so please invest equal time.

How to transition smoothly from one para to the next

This can be done in three ways.

Through a link sentence at the end of a para:

Here, at the end of a para, you write a sentence that signals to the examiner what’s coming next. For example, let’s say you have just written a para about the threat posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to jobs. At the end of that para you can write a link sentence— “Further, we must be mindful of the fact that Artificial Intelligence poses a major challenge not just economically, but also ethically.” And in the next para, you can write about the ethical issues concerning AI.

Through a question:

Instead of a link sentence, you can also add a question at the end of a para so that examiner’s attention is helplessly carried to the next. To take the similar example as above, the question can be something like— “Thus we have examined the threat posed by AI to our economy, but what about the challenges brought by AI to our ethics and morals?” And in the next para, you can write about the ethical issues concerning AI.

Signalling the shift at the start of next paragraph:

Here you can simply add a word or two at the beginning of a para that signals a shift in your subtopic. For example in an essay on Globalisation , let’s say you have just written a para about its historical evolution and impact. You can start the next para with something like— “Politically too, globalisation has had a tremendous impact……” This way examiner immediately knows what to expect.

These steps will ensure that the transition between paragraphs is not abrupt.

How to write a good Introduction to your Essay?

Essay introduction can be:

a fictitious incident or story (where you introduce a character); a real life anecdote; a quote; or a simple definition of the words in the question (not recommended in Essay)

In GS, definitional approach is a great way to introduce your answers. But in essay, they are rather stale, lacking in any human element. I always believe that a good way to start your essay is to have that touch of humanity and warmth in your introduction.

In my Mains exam, this was my introduction to the essay ‘Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classroom’

“The year was 1945. Towards the end of a gruesome world war, the world powers decided to carve up the Korean peninsula along the 38th parallel.

“Before partition, North and South Korea might have been homogeneous in every respect, but after the division, they steered onto different paths. While schools in the North chose to ‘educate’ their children in the worship of a cult leader, ideological indoctrination and servility, its southern counterpart focused on liberal education, innovation and economic growth.

“Today, almost seven decades later, the difference in the fates of these people and the trajectories of both these nations cannot be more stark. One is known for gross violation of human rights, while the other a champion of liberal democracy. One is known for gut-wrenching poverty, while the other unbridled prosperity.

“This only proves the age old adage that the destiny of a nation is indeed shaped in its classrooms.”

Similarly, for the Social Media essay, my introduction sought to bring to the fore the paradox of Social Media. I wrote on how social media was leveraged to crowdsource help and rescue during Chennai floods in 2015. At the same time, I mentioned how it was used nefariously in 2012 to cause mass exodus of northeast people from Bangalore. And taking cue from this introduction, in the main body, I discussed about the inherent selfishness and altruism associated with social media.

These real life stories, anecdotes and incidents are everywhere in our books and newspapers. So when you come across them, note down and ponder as to how you can use them in your essay.

Developing the Main Content from the Topic

This is like spinning the web from a thread. Depending on the topic, you can choose among the following options that fits best.

Temporal: Past, present and future
Sectoral: Media, Science & Tech, Business, Sports, Religion, Politics, Administration etc
Walks of Life : Individual, Family, Professional workplace, Society, Community, National, Global
Problem & Solution: Concept (historical evolution+status), benefits, problems, solutions
Standard : Social, Political, Economical, Administrative, International, Environmental, Historical, Scientific, Security/Defence, Legal

Example: for a topic like “Has Globalisation delivered on its promise?” I find the problem & solution method an apt way to develop your narrative. So choose as per the question.

In the main body of the essay, each para must have an argument or an idea and a reasoning to back that argument. You can substantiate it through a real life example, a statistic, an authentic committee or organisational report etc.

For example, if you are arguing that Capital punishment is an expensive form of justice, you should be able to given an example or a statistic or Law Commission’s opinion as to how the subjects of death penalty are overwhelmingly from poor communities.

Statistics, examples, expert opinions and constitutional provisions are crucial and they make your arguments authoritative.

Concluding an Essay

Conclusion needs to be on a futuristic, optimistic note. You need to summarise the complete essay in 3-4 sentences, after which you can write your vision for future.

You can source some useful terms from the speeches of PM Modi. Phrases like Sabka saath sabka vikas , Reform-Perform-Transform, Building A New India etc can come handy. Rhetoric, lofty expressions, constitutional ideals, sanskrit slokas and quotes are a good way to conclude your essay.

But suppose in your introduction, if you had written about a fictitious character, then it’s always advisable to end your write-up with a reference to that character. It gives a sense of completeness to the essay.

Readers should keep in mind that these notes are written rather haphazardly (I mean who makes notes thinking that in future, they might have to upload them publicly :D)

They are fragmented in certain pages, so you may not be able to comprehend them completely, but nevertheless I hope you take home something useful.

Link to handwritten notes:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jmVMGOzAk2d9B5Y0HQ9XpVF5Mh2IXGku

Quote collection:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jk71jLao60hHwJoTuGYaIDgJWccxa5Xn

List of Topics one needs to prepare:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1q0W0PeH-80EKt6ucJTFOVPUlmXvCIzd-

Sample Essays:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jqfUi1FXdG0icBdJpdQvwH1wlAizCMvo

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The Essay Paper is one of the nine papers in the UPSC civil services mains exam. In this paper, you will have to write two essays, each with a word count of 1000–1200. One topic can be selected from a choice of four topics. The Essay Paper is for a total of 250 marks, with one essay for 125 marks.

Download UPSC Mains 2021 Essay Paper from the linked article.

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You would have read many articles on our website on how to prepare for the essay paper in the IAS mains exam. This article tells you how to write an essay for the UPSC exam.

It is recommended that you follow certain steps while writing the essay paper.

How to Write the Essay for UPSC?

Read the topics thoroughly

This is the most important step in the process. You should choose one of the four topics. While selecting your topic, make sure you know most about that topic out of the given topics. What not to pick:

A sensitive or controversial topic.
A topic about which you are too passionate or feel strongly about. In this case, you may tend to get excited and fail to write a balanced essay. This can work against you.
Think for some time

Once you’ve selected your topic, you should not start writing straight away. It is prudent to think for some time and collect your thoughts. Write in pencil the points you want to write. This is important because only then can you write your points in the correct sequence. For instance, if you are writing about India’s relations with its neighbours, you need to write the historical facts and events in the beginning. Suppose you start writing the essay and realise only towards the end that you have forgotten to mention a crucial detail in the historical part, it would be too late to add it because of a space crunch. Therefore, it helps if you write your rough points in the beginning.

Once you have the rough points in hand, you can start writing the essay. While writing, you must adhere to a good structure. The structure of a good essay is as follows:

Introduction
Main issue/problem/subject
Current scenario/current news related to the topic
Positive and negative aspects
Reforms/way forward

You can get brownie points if you also include:

Relevant quotes/sayings by famous personalities (ensure to quote verbatim).
Relevant government schemes and policies.
Any figures or numbers (must be accurate otherwise, don’t include them).

Important pointers to note while you write:

Don’t resort to name-calling. Never get personal in your essay.
Don’t have extreme views. The Buddha’s middle path can help you here!
Don’t just present problems. Give possible reforms/solutions also.
Don’t criticise the administration excessively.
Even if the topic is provocative, your essay shouldn’t be. Present a balanced picture. You don’t HAVE to agree to the topic.
Avoid writing utopian solutions.
Keep in mind you are a future officer, not a journalist!

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The UPSC introduced the Essay paper in 1993, with the objective of testing a candidate’s proficiency in language, knowledge, and expression. The UPSC considers these skills so important that the Essay paper has always commanded the same marks as a GS or optional paper.

Since 2014, the Essay paper has been divided into 2 sections, of 4 topics each, with candidates having to choose one topic from each of the sections. This requires students to have an even wider knowledge base, without repetition or duplication of content.

In recent years, the emphasis has been on more abstract, quote-based essay topics. Candidates usually find these topics difficult to understand and struggle to find relevant content to write.

To do well in the Essay paper, a candidate must develop the skills necessary to interpret the topic correctly, generate diverse content, and write persuasively. These skills require practice and professional direction. Only an experienced and highly qualified educator can assist candidates in mastering the skills needed to write the UPSC Mains Essay Paper effectively.

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Common problems that result in a low score in the essay paper, how to ensure a high score in the essay paper, features of upsc essay course.

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The Vajiram & Ravi Essay Course by Brijendra Sir offers aspirants a comprehensive platform to master the intricacies of essay writing , guiding them through the demanding path of UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation .

Our meticulously designed Essay Course aims to:

Enhance aspirants' competency across diverse essential themes.
Strengthen understanding and effectiveness through provided handouts containing all pertinent information essential for crafting quality essays.
Refine aspirants' writing proficiency, including language, grammar, and flow, through two specialized classes.
Evaluate proficiency with a thorough test series.

This UPSC Essay Course assists students in structuring their essay preparation and cultivating a crucial set of skills to enhance their chances of securing high scores. Clear, concise, and well-structured essays are indispensable for aspiring civil servants. Mastery of essential elements of essay writing is paramount.

Through this course, students will:

Clearly organize and articulate ideas.
Analyze primary sources with critical insight.
Apply critical thinking to evaluate information.
Carries 250 marks, the same as a GS or Optional paper.
High-scoring paper, which has frequently yielded scores above 150.
Sets the tone for the Mains, as it is the first paper to be conducted.
Requires systematic, but limited preparation.
Game-changer in the final result – all toppers invariably have a high score in the Essay paper.
Lack of focused preparation – Many candidates suffer the misconception that General Studies and Optional Paper knowledge is adequate to do well in the Essay paper also.
Lack of content – Many candidates lack essay-specific content and repeat the same thoughts throughout their essays.
Lack of writing practice - Inability to understand the difference between writing a GS answer and writing an essay.
Lack of reliable evaluation , without which candidates are unable to understand their weaknesses and improve.
Learn how to Interpret the topic correctly.
Prepare exhaustive and diverse content, to address the demand of various topics that can be asked in the exam.
Develop a writing style for essays, that is not a repetition of a GS answer.
Practice essay writing on exam-worthy topics.
Ensure a reliable evaluation of the essay.

This comprehensive essay writing course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the essay component of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The features of our Essay Module Course are:

11 classes that comprehensively cover the various themes that have been used for framing essay topics.
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Special emphasis on philosophical, quote-based essays.
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The UPSC essay paper is one of the nine papers for the IAS main exam. With this, the scores obtained in the UPSC essay topics will also be considered in the merit list. Hence, it is important to cover all the aspects of the UPSC essay syllabus .

In this paper, candidates need to write two essays, each with a word limit of 1000-1200 words. Moreover, they are required to choose one IAS essay topic out of the four options in each section i.e. A and B.

The UPSC essay paper is conducted for 250 marks with one essay UPSC paper for 125 marks. Therefore, aspirants should use the best books and strategies to excel in this section.

In this article, we have compiled all the details of the UPSC IAS essay for the candidates aspiring for the upcoming civil services exam.

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UPSC Essay Paper 2023 Structure

As per the UPSC exam pattern , the essay paper is one of the nine subjects in the civil services main exam. In this paper, aspirants need to write essays on assigned UPSC essay topics .
Candidates should practice writing essays on multiple topics in order to learn how to arrange their ideas and execute the same in the proper order.
Furthermore, the UPSC essay paper will carry 250 marks with an exam duration of 3 hours.

UPSC Essay Previous Year Papers

The previous year’s UPSC essay paper is one of the finest resources to prepare well for this section. This will strengthen their vocabulary and writing skills and also provide them insights into the type of essay topics UPSC asked over the years.

Hence, we have compiled below the official UPSC essay previous paper PDF link for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 for the reference of the candidates.

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Best Strategy for UPSC Essay Writing

UPSC essays must be well-formatted and presented in a manner that the readers can easily understand without any obstacles. Above all, it must include the ideas about the issue mentioned in the question.

Candidates must note that the general essay papers also play an important role in compensating for the less scores in general studies and optional papers. Hence, it is advisable to focus on improving the vocabulary and writing skills from the first leg of the preparation.

Let’s look at the best strategy to score high marks in the UPSC essay topics in the main exam.

Go through the entire UPSC essay syllabus to cover all the aspects of the section.
Build a habit of reading newspaper editorials and journals every day. Going by the trend analysis, it is found that many essay questions were asked directly from current affairs in the past few years.
Next, note down relevant quotes from the books/magazines/journal and implement them whenever required in the essay writing.
Focus on IAS essay topics related to democracy, environment/urbanization, judiciary, social justice/poverty, philosophies, media & society, education, economic sector, etc as questions can be asked from these topics.
Pick the essay topic very carefully. Also, it is advised to take some time to think about the topic and collect ideas and thoughts.
One should make sure that the essay comprises sections like introduction, main body, theme, and conclusion.
Moreover, aspirants can also reach out to their mentors, experts, seniors, or teachers for feedback on their essay writing. This will allow them to recognize their mistakes and focus more on their weak points for effective preparation.

Read More: How to write an essay for UPSC here!

Best Books for UPSC Essay Writing

Along with the best UPSC essay strategy , aspirants should also choose the finest books that comprise multiple essay topics UPSC for the exam. Here, we have shared below the best books and resources to strengthen the preparation of the general essay section:

Monthly Current Affairs Magazines by OnlyIAS
Only IAS Yogana Magazine
Only IAS Praarambh Post-Independence India
Only IAS Kurukshetra Magazine
Only IAS Praarmabh Indian Society
The Hindu (editorial articles)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How to score 150 in UPSC essay?

Ans. One can score 150 marks on the UPSC essay paper by managing time effectively throughout the exam and avoiding any kind of deviation from the topic.

Q2. What are the topics for UPSC essay?

Ans. Some of the important IAS essay topics include democracy, environment/urbanization, judiciary, social justice/poverty, philosophies, media & society, education, economic sector, etc

Q3. What is essay paper 1 in UPSC?

Ans. The UPSC essay paper 1 is one of the nine papers for the IAS main exam. In this paper, candidates need to write two essays, each with a word limit of 1000-1200 words. The maximum mark is 250 with a duration of 3 hours.

Q4. Is UPSC essay tough?

Ans. Yes, the UPSC essay paper is moderately tough as per the past year’s exam analysis. However, it also depends on the aspirant knowledge of the topic.

Q5. How many pages is 1,000 words in UPSC?

Ans. 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced is about 1000 words in UPSC.

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With every passing day, the democratic setup of India is strengthening, so are its administrative wings where transparency and accountability are evident. Well, it gives credibility to the fact that there are top administrative officers whose brilliant performance is at par excellence. Amid rigorous competition, UPSC ( Union Public Service Commission ) gets efficient candidates on-board who crack this toughest exam in India to serve the nation. This competitive examination includes 3 steps, Prelims, Mains and Personal Interview. Nevertheless, it’s a daunting task to crack such exam without meticulous preparation and strategies. In this blog, we have collated information related to the UPSC essay writing topics and their related components. It is paramount to have a tap on all those important UPSC Essay Topics which have been widely asked in previous years question papers .

Let’s take a look at important UPSC essay writing topics , you need to start practicing:

Social Topics

Literacy and education.
Modernization and Westernization in India
Gender Equality-problems and perspectives
Information Revolution and its increasing effects
Consumerist culture and its effects.
Reservation: Need, problems and solutions
The issue of child labour: what to do?
The mentality of misusing freedom
Composite culture of India
Rewriting of History
The problem of conversion and its solution
Uniform Civil Code: Need and perspective
Sustainable Development
Population Explosion: Problem and solution
Indian nationalism: Nature and perspectives
The freedom of expression and its limitations.
Socialism: An irrelevant ideology
The responsibilities of Journalism
Human Rights: Need of every human being
Corruption: A part of our way of life
The problem of language and its solution
Need of saving childhood
Youth unrest: Causes and solutions
The problem of vulgarity
Need for a youth and culture policy
Indian culture: Unity in Diversity.

Like above questions Mirant Parikh, IAS(AIR 67, CSE 2016) has written Essay on one of above questions:

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Political topics.

India as a soft state
The Constitutional Review: need and perspective
The need of interaction between administration and public
Every right is attached with a duty.
The criminalization of politics
Political instability: A hurdle in national development
Achievements and failures of Democracy in India
Is India really a secular state?
Parliamentary Democracy: situation, problems and solutions
Corruption in politics
Judicial Activism
The need of sensible administration
National Security: Challenges and hopes
Democracy: A way of life
Kashmir problem: Need of a proper solution
Coalition politics: past, present and future
The gifts of Democracy: Casteism, Regionalism and Communalism.

Economic Topics

India in the age of privatization, liberalization and globalization.
New economic policies and the ideal of Democratic Socialism
Poverty and socialism: the Indian contradiction
New economic policies: oceans of poverty and islands of wealth
Regional imbalance in development
Human resource development and management.

International Topics

The problems of third world countries
The problem of international terrorism
India's contribution to the world
United Nations: Evaluation
Human Rights: A universal propaganda
Indian foreign policy: Need of restructuring
India and its neighboring countries
Idealism and pragmatism in foreign policy.

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Philosophical/imaginative topics.

God is a subject of belief, not of reason
The philosophy of post-modernism in context of India
India's basic philosophy and its effect on our society
Religion and Politics: the professions without capital
'Who cares’: the basic of youth culture.

Essay Preparation Strategy By: Mirant Parikh (AIR 67, CSE 2016)

Apart from these topics, candidates should browse through articles, columns, features of newspapers, magazines, journals for the preparation of good essays. Regular clippings and jotting down of important points on the side of clipped topics will ease your time and tension while giving a cursory look during the UPSC IAS examination period.

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UPSC is in charge of overseeing the renowned Civil Services Exam each year. Candidates for the IAS exam should keep in mind that although these UPSC notes are in line with the UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus, the review strategy must differ depending on whether the questions are objective (for the Prelims) or subjective (for the Mains).

UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the most prestigious and challenging examinations in India. UPSC Prelims Exam is the first stage of a three-stage recruitment process to select officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), along with other central services.

UPSC Preliminary exam is approaching and candidates who are planning to crack the CSE Prelims exam should be deep into the preliminary exam Preparation. UPSC Prelims is a test of knowledge, analytical ability and clarity of thought and understanding.

UPSC Study Material

UPSC is responsible for conducting various competitive exams in India, including the Civil Services Examination (CSE), which includes the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS), among others.

While UPSC does provide some resources and information for free on its official website, the comprehensive UPSC Notes for UPSC exams are usually not available for free due to the extensive nature of the exams and the specialized knowledge required. StudyIQ is the only online website for UPSC Preparations that provides all the study material for UPSC for free for candidates preparing for the UPSC CSE Exam. Other Sources for free UPSC Materials are:

Official UPSC Website : Visit the official UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in) regularly to find notifications, the UPSC Syllabus , previous year’s question papers, and other important updates. They may occasionally provide some free resources or sample papers.
NCERT Books : The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) publishes textbooks that can be very useful for UPSC exam preparation, especially for the Preliminary stage. You can find these books for free or at a low cost at local bookstores or online.
Public Libraries : Your local public library may have UPSC Books and study materials available for borrowing. Check with your library to see what resources they have.
Government Initiatives : Some state governments and educational institutions offer free coaching and study materials for UPSC aspirants as part of government initiatives to promote civil services.

UPSC Prelims Study Material

NCERT books are the foundation for UPSC preparation. They are crucial for building a strong conceptual base in various subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, and Environment. Staying updated on current events is vital for the UPSC Prelims exam. Several online resources like websites, apps, and YouTube channels offer UPSC preparation material, mock tests, and expert guidance.

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 1 Notes

UPSC Exams Mains is one of the four GS Papers for UPSC Mains . It is a subjective type of paper consisting of subjects like History , Geography , Art and Culture, and Indian Society. The GS 1 Syllabus and Structure for UPSC Preparation are provided in this article.

Art and Culture
Ancient History
Medieval History
Modern History
Physical Geography of India & World
Human Geography

Indian Society

Social Issues
Developments in Indian Society

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 2 Notes

In the UPSC Civil Services Exam General Studies Paper 2 encompasses governance, constitution, Indian polity , social justice, and international relations,

Indian Polity Notes

Indian Constitution
Features of Indian Constitution
Amendments in Indian Constitution
Constitutional and non-constitutional bodies
Government policies and interventions
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

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 3 Notes

UPSC Mains General Studies 3 paper contains topics on economic development, technology, biodiversity, disaster management, environment and security. You can use the complete GS 3 syllabus and structure in this post to help you prepare for the IAS Exam.

Economic Development in India
Macroeconomics

Science & Technology

Dark Matter
Higgs Boson
Rare Earth Elements
Gene Editing
Artificial Intelligence
Space Technology
Defence Technology

Biodiversity

Types of Biodiversity
Biodiversity and Environment
Internal Security Challenges in India
Money-Laundering

Disaster Management

Disaster Management in India
PM Cares Fund
National Disaster Management Plan 2016

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 4 Notes

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper IV (GS-IV) is about Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. The candidate’s approach to resolving conflicts and solving problems is also examined.

Although there may be a little topical overlap, this paper is mostly independent of the curriculum of other GS papers. It may have a few subjects in common with Governance and Social Justice Subjects from General Studies II in the Civil Service Examination mains exams.

Ethics and Human Interface
Human Values
Emotional Intelligence
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world
Public or Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
Ethical issues in international relations and funding corporate governance
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; information
Codes of Ethics & Citizen’s Charters

StudyIQ Strategies for UPSC Civil Services Exam

Success in the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examinations, particularly the Civil Services Examination (CSE), requires a well-structured and disciplined approach. Here are some strategies followed by StudyIQ to help UPSC aspirants prepare effectively and increase their chances of success:

Understand the Exam Pattern by UPSC Expert of StudyIQ : Before you start preparing, thoroughly understand the UPSC exam pattern, which includes three stages: the Preliminary Examination (Objective), the Main Examination (Written), and the Personality Test (Interview). Understand the syllabus for each stage.
Study Plan Created by StudyIQ : Develop a comprehensive study plan that covers the entire syllabus. Allocate time to each subject and topic, giving more time to areas where you are weaker. Be realistic in setting your daily and weekly study targets.
Refer to Standard Textbooks : UPSC exams demand in-depth knowledge. Refer to standard textbooks for each subject. NCERT books are a good starting point for basic concepts, and then you can move on to more advanced texts.
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Answer Writing Practice : The main exam involves extensive answer writing. Practice answer writing regularly, and get feedback from mentors or experienced candidates. Pay attention to the presentation, clarity, and structuring of your answers.
Time Management : Manage your time wisely. Allocate more time to subjects or topics where you need improvement. Divide your time well during the actual exams to ensure you attempt all questions.
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Practicing previous years' question papers will provide insights into the actual exam structure, difficulty level, exam trends over the years, the standard of questions that will be asked, etc.
Solving the UPSC question paper with solutions helps you to gauge your performance level and discover your weak points that need improvements.
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The prelims exam shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each.
Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions) and each will be of two hours duration.
The General Studies Paper-II of prelims will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English.

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Enrolling a mock Mains test series for UPSC is a crucial strategy for candidates preparing for the UPSC Mains exam. This step in the preparation process is not merely about testing your knowledge, but also about understanding the demands of the exam, improving time management skills, and building confidence.

The UPSC Mains examination is a comprehensive test designed to gauge a candidate’s depth of understanding and ability to apply the knowledge they have been accumulating ever since they started their preparation. Unlike preliminary tests that are objective, the UPSC Mains exams are descriptive, requiring a nuanced grasp of subjects, articulation prowess, and critical thinking. Thus, preparation must go beyond acquiring information in terms of simply completing the syllabus, and instead evolve to mastering the presentation of that information and knowledge in a subjective way under highly pressurised exam conditions.

Let us explore the multifaceted benefits of mock mains test series for UPSC Mains to underline their importance in helping an aspirant secure a rank in the final list:

Creating Familiarity with UPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Mock Mains test series for UPSC are designed to simulate the actual Mains exam, including the structure of the paper and difficulty level of questions by incorporating questions from high probable areas of the syllabus. Regular participation in these tests helps candidates understand the layout and subtleties of the UPSC mains question paper, which reduces anxiety and increases efficiency during the actual exam.

Helping with Time Bound Completion of Syllabus

One of the biggest challenges of the UPSC Mains exam preparation is managing to get material and consolidating the vast syllabus within the limited time of the exam. Mock Mains test series for UPSC like NEXT IAS Mains Test Series (MTS) help candidates practise how to allocate time effectively across different sections, ensuring that they can complete the syllabus within the allotted time. For CSE Mains 2024, candidates can join the sectional test plan of MTS which will allow them to complete the syllabus in a systematic manner as the test schedule is based on a careful break-up of UPSC mains syllabus. Conversely, if the candidate has given multiple UPSC mains exams before and is familiar with the exam pattern, then he/she could go for a full year test plan at MTS.

Identification of your Strong and Weak Areas

Attempting UPSC Mains Test Series allows candidates to pinpoint their weak areas both within each General studies paper for mains. As each GS paper has more than 4 broad topics under them, it is not necessary that the aspirant will have the same expertise for all these areas while attempting the subjective answers from them. Giving a mock Mains test paper allows the candidate to identify such flaws and challenges. This feedback is crucial as it enables candidates to focus their efforts more efficiently, dedicating more time to improving on weaknesses rather than revisiting strengths repeatedly.

Helps in Refining your Unique Strategy

Every candidate has a unique approach to answering questions. Mock Mains test series for UPSC provide an opportunity to experiment with different strategies, such as the order in which questions are attempted or how to craft more effective answers with respect to using tabular columns, bullet points and value additions like maps, timelines and flowcharts. But it would be rather problematic to use this in the CSE mains 2025 exam hall without doing a trial before to see how it influences your existing writing style and speed across various GS papers. This experimentation can lead to a refined strategy that maximises a candidate’s performance during the actual exam.

Time management in attempting the UPSC Mains Exam Papers

It is one thing to practise CSE mains answer writing using previous year questions in the comfort of your home or room. But it is quite a different thing to write a 10 marker subjective question in 7.5 minutes and a 15 marker question in 11.5 minutes and to replicate the same pace across 20 questions in the tensed atmosphere you would be in.

A UPSC Mains Test Series with evaluation and good mentor support as in NEXT IAS MTS helps the candidate to identify areas where they are disproportionately investing their time, with respect to marks they secure. It also helps you to inculcate new ways of approaching the question and writing, that is conducive to the desired pace required to complete your paper on time without compromising the quality of answers. Read more: 7 Important Steps to Improve Answer Writing for UPSC Mains

Building Stamina, Endurance and Reducing Anxiety

The UPSC Mains exam is a gruelling series of papers that requires sustained intellectual and physical stamina. Attempting the papers in the comfort of your homes would never equip you to be familiar with real CSE mains exam where you will have to attempt two GS papers back to back, continuously across the entire week, across the prevailing weather condition in the region where your UPSC Mains exam centre is located.

Regularly sitting through mock tests that mimic the length and intensity of actual exam papers helps build the necessary endurance to maintain high performance throughout the actual exam days. Familiarity breeds confidence. By exposing themselves to the exam-like conditions through Mock Mains Test Series for UPSC, candidates can reduce their anxiety that would happen on the d-day of CSE Mains 2024 examination. This psychological readiness is as important as academic preparation, as it directly impacts a candidate’s ability to perform under pressure.

Systematic Reinforcement of Concepts through Repeated Testing

Educational psychologists emphasise the benefits of ‘distributed practice’ and ‘testing effect’. Distributed practice involves spreading out study activities over time, which has been shown to improve retention and recall of information, an approach naturally integrated into mock testing schedules. Meanwhile, the testing effect suggests that the act of recalling information during tests helps strengthen memory and learning.

Every test series fundamentally helps you to acquire a systematic reinforcement of what you have studied through periodic tests. Mock UPSC mains test series provided by reputed, experienced and accountable coaching institutions like NEXT IAS are the closest you get to the real CSE 2024 mains exam during your preparation They are not just about testing what you have learned during your preparation, but they are about applying what you know in an optimised manner in the simulated environment of UPSC mains exam.

Hence the importance of joining a mock Mains Test Series for UPSC 2024 preparation cannot be overstated. It equips candidates with the necessary skills, strategies, and psychological readiness required to tackle one of the toughest exams in the country. For anyone serious about their UPSC ambitions, participating in a comprehensive mock test series such as NEXT IAS Mains Test Series (MTS) is indispensable.

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The UPSC prelims will be held on June 16.

The first stage in UPSC CSE is the UPSC Prelims, followed by the UPSC Mains and then comes the interview.

The UPSC Civil Service Examination (UPSC CSE) is one of the toughest examinations not only in the country but also in the world. Students need to follow the right strategy to crack the examination. This year, the UPSC prelims exam will be held on June 16.

Individuals such as Tina Dabi, Kanishka Kataria, Srishti Jayant Deshmukh, Renu Raj, Roman Saini, and Ankur Garg attained the prestigious rank of IAS officers on their first attempt at the UPSC exam, with some even securing the top position. In the UPSC prelims, the CSAT paper is regarded as a qualifying paper. Candidates need to score at least 33 per cent marks in this paper to move on to the UPSC mains exam.

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Examination in three stages. The first stage is the UPSC Prelims, followed by the UPSC Mains and the UPSC Interview. The UPSC Prelims exam for 2024 will take place offline on June 16. It consists of a total of 180 objective-based questions, with 80 questions from CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) and 100 from General Studies.

The UPSC Prelims exam is 400 marks. For every correct answer, you get 2 marks. But be careful: there’s a penalty for wrong answers. You lose 1/3 of a mark for each wrong answer due to negative marking. So, it’s crucial to only answer when you’re sure. If you’re unsure, leave it blank.

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Candidates appearing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) prelims exam will have a total of 4 hours to complete it. There will be a break between the two papers. The General Studies paper will take place from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. For every wrong answer in this paper, 0.66 marks will be deducted. Following that, the CSAT paper will be held from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

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UPSC Essentials Special: Six priority areas from International Relations for Prelims 2024

International relations can be one of the low-hanging fruits in the upcoming prelims 2024. but are you smartly strategising it here are six key areas that you shouldn't miss and score better..

Does International Relations (IR) , otherwise a fascinating subject for aspirants, also help you to clear the UPSC Prelims cut-off? Do you know which areas to prioritise in IR in the last lap of your revision based on the previous trends?

Rohit Pande , our expert, talks to Manas Srivastava and shares valuable insights on 6 key areas and high priority themes of International Relations section that aspirants must prepare for the upcoming Prelims 2024.

About our Expert: Rohit Pande brings over a decade of experience in strategy and consulting to the world of CSE examinations. His team has helped many students clear the exam using scientific framework-driven mentorship. He keeps a keen eye on the evolving patterns of the UPSC IAS exam and the changing study habits of GenZ UPSC aspirants, enabling them with deep, actionable, and unrivaled insights.

Are questions on International Relations (IR) low-hanging fruit in the UPSC Prelims exam? If yes, what to focus on?

Rohit Pande: The Civil Services Examination also serves as an exam for the coveted Indian Foreign Service. Not long ago, the Indian Foreign Service used to be the first preference among candidates. It is evident that questions on global happenings, and India’s relationship with the world are going to be prominent.

Truth be told, IR-related questions can take your prelims score higher when approached smartly. If you observe carefully , the themes are limited indicating that assessing candidates on these high-priority themes makes more sense than asking off-beat questions. And our preparation strategy should respond to this.

Let’s have a look on 6 key types/ themes of questions from the IR section on the basis of PYQs that no aspirant should miss.

Type 1: Conflict Zones — broad-based

Conflict Zones are an absolute must. Direct questions requiring broader information were being asked, reflecting a generalist view. Over the years, these have gotten slightly tougher as you can observe. From broadly knowing the region of ‘‘Golan Heights” to historically important “Arab Spring”. Consider the following questions:

[CSP 2023] Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?

(b) Costa Rica

(d) Somalia

[CSP 2022] Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?

(a) It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.

(b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.

(d) Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.

[CSP 2018] The term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

[CSP 2015] The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to:

(a) Central Asia

(b) Middle East

(d) Central Africa

[CSP 2014] Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’ originally started from

(b) Lebanon

(d) Tunisia

Type 2: Conflict Zones — Internal Political Geography

Broad based questions on Conflict Zones will be easy for everyone. But going the extra mile and studying about the specific locations and places involved will help you get an edge. Consider the following questions:

[CSP 2022] Consider the following statements:

1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.

2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.

3. Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2

[CSP 2022] Consider the following pairs:

Region often mentioned in the news Country

1. Anatolia Turkey

2. Amhara Ethiopia

3. Cabo Delgado Spain

4. Catalonia Italy

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(d) All four pairs

[CSP 2023] Consider the following pairs:

Region often mentioned in the news Country

[CSP 2023] Consider the following pairs:

Regions often mentioned in news :Reason for being in news

1.North Kivu and ItueiWar between :Armenia and Azerbaijan

2.Nagorno-Karabakh :Insurgency in Mozambique

3.Kherson and Zaporizhzhia :Dispute between Israel and Lebanon

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

Area of conflict mentioned in news Country where it is located

1.Donbas Syria

2.Kachin Ethiopia

3.Tigray North Yemen

Type 3: Conflict Zones — Bordering Nations

Maps become important for UPSC preparation in areas like IR. Understanding the borders of conflict areas is a must. Consider the following examples:

[CSP 2023] Consider the following countries

1. Bulgaria

2. Czech Republic

5. Lithuania

How many of the above countries share a land border with Ukraine ?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(d) Only five

[CSP 2022] Consider the following countries:

1. Azerbaijan

2. Kyrgyzstan

3. Tajikistan

4. Turkmenistan

5. Uzbekstan

Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan?

(a) 1, 2 and 5 only

(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Type 4: Trade-Related International News

All trade-related news with a focus on impact on India are essential for Prelims. Consider the following examples:

[CSP 2023] Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Trade Technology Council’.

Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

[CSP 2023] With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited.

2. They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and services.

3. They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[CSP 2018] Consider the following countries:

1. Australia

Which of the above are among the ‘free-trade partners’ of ASEAN ?

a) 1, 2, 4 and 5

b) 3, 4, 5 and 6

c) 1, 3, 4 and 5

d) 2, 3, 4 and 6

[CSP 2017] ‘Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and

a) European Union

b) Gulf Cooperation Council

c) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Type 5: United Nations

UN sits at the helm of international governance architecture. Naturally, aspirants need to be well versed in it. The questions being asked can be tricky like United Nations Credentials Committee, ‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ are easy to miss. Consider the following examples:

[CSP 2022] Concerning the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:

1.The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.

2. Inter-governmental organizations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.

3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

[CSP 2022] With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements:

1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.

2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.

3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

[CSP 2022] With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:

1.A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.

2.Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.

3.The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea in measure.

(d) 1, 2, and 3

[CSP 2015] ‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is

(a) a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

(b) a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum

(d) a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit.

Type 6: Important groupings that India is a prominent member of

G20 has certainly been a favourite. Also because India hosted it this time. All the other regional, economic and security groupings become important. Consider the following examples:

[CSP 2023] Consider the following statements about G-20:

1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues.

2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India’s G-20 priorities.

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

[CSP 2022] With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.

2. It is an initiative to support Income Countries with unsustainable debt.

[CSP 2020] In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?

(a)Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey

(b)Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and New Zealand

(c)Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam

(d)Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea

[CSP 2017] The term ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’ seen in the news refers to

[CSP 2017] Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.

2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[CSP 2015] The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:

Expert’s Advise:

As one can observe, there is no need to cover everything under the sun in the IR section. Just sticking with these themes, and understanding the nature of questions can make your preparation very focused.

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UPSC Prelims Subject Wise Weightage 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is going to conduct one of the most prestigious Civil Service Examinations (CSE) on June 16, 2024. If you're preparing for the upcoming examination, it's essential to take a strategic approach, particularly when it comes to understanding the subjects involved. This article will break down the UPSC examination and the number of questions that were asked in each subject. It allows candidates to navigate through a vast syllabus and improve their study plans.

UPSC Prelims Subject Wise Weightage 2024

The UPSC preliminary exam is divided into two papers, i.e. General Studies (GS) and CSAT. The GS paper will contain 100 questions from History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, and Economic and Social Development General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change and General Science whereas CSAT will have questions from Comprehension, Interpersonal skills including communication skills, Logical reasoning and analytical ability, Decision-making and problem-solving, General mental ability, Basic numeracy, Data interpretation. In the article below you can check the number of questions asked from each subject. This will help you prepare for the upcoming UPSC Prelims 2024 exam.

UPSC IAS Prelims Subject Wise Weightage For GS

Here we have tabulated the trends of the number of questions asked from each subject in the previous 10 years. Candidates must be versed with the UPSC IAS syllabus as well as the list of subjects in the paper.

UPSC IAS Prelims Subject Wise Weightage For CSAT

Here we have tabulated the trends of the number of questions asked from each subject in the previous 10 years of CSAT Paper.

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The UPSC CSE comprises three stages: the Preliminary Examination (Prelims), the Main Examination (Mains), and the Personality Test (Interview). Each stage tests different aspects of your knowledge, aptitude, and personality. Once you understand the UPSC Exam Pattern, it is time to make a study plan so that maximum time can be used for preparation. The first step of preparation should be checking out the syllabus of UPSC CSE. The syllabus acts as a road map, guiding you through the wide range of subjects you must study. Take your time reading the syllabus carefully, noting the various subjects and their subtopics as you go.

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The Essay Paper is one of the nine papers in the UPSC civil services mains exam. In this paper, you will have to write two essays, each with a word count of 1000-1200. One topic can be selected from a choice of four topics. The Essay Paper is for a total of 250 marks, with one essay for 125 marks.
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The essay is about factual knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking. To score well on the UPSC Essay paper, follow these steps: Choose the Right Essay. The UPSC Essay paper has two sections, and you have to write one essay from each section. Both essays have 125 marks each and must be 1000-1200 words.
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UPSC Essay
The UPSC essay paper is one of the nine papers for the IAS main exam. With this, the scores obtained in the UPSC essay topics will also be considered in the merit list. Hence, it is important to cover all the aspects of the UPSC essay syllabus. In this paper, candidates need to write two essays, each with a word limit of 1000-1200 words.
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