23 Suggestions for those Writing Mains 2023

There are less than 23 hours remaining for the Mains examination as I write this. Tomorrow at this time, we will be in the examination hall writing the first Essay Paper. It has been 11 years since we founded ForumIAS, and it has been a wonderful journey learning from the few hundred people that I… Continue reading 23 Suggestions for those Writing Mains 2023

The Leap of Faith – For Mains 2022 + Case Studies Toolkit PDF

So far, all of mankind – about 7 billion people –  have not been able to send one single man to Mars. In fact, we even have trouble landing on Mars. But here is the thing. Assuming, if Elon Musk were to land a man on Mars – and let us say – that may… Continue reading The Leap of Faith – For Mains 2022 + Case Studies Toolkit PDF

Quick Edit : 13+ Suggestions for the Personality Test / IAS Interview

Commission is not looking for entrepreneurs, businessmen, traders, social activist, stock market traders for joining service, not is it looking for people who have worked across / touched diverse sectors without depth. World is full of such people who have done half of this and half of that, but nothing fully and with dedication so… Continue reading Quick Edit : 13+ Suggestions for the Personality Test / IAS Interview

The Psychology of the Personality Test + 16 Suggestions for IAS Interview Candidates

by Neyawn   Last week, I e-met Dheeraj. “Sir, he said, I am having a major problem.” “And what is that Dheeraj?” I asked. “Problem is I have my Civils Interview in August, and I have also gotten call for IFoS Interview, though dates are not out for that yet.” “They are good problems to… Continue reading The Psychology of the Personality Test + 16 Suggestions for IAS Interview Candidates

Getting the Best out of Mains 2020 Results – and handling failure

A few hours ago, the Union Public Service Commission declared the Civil Services Mains 2020 results. The finality of the PDF – and I can say that from my vicarious experiences if not personal experiences – take some time to sink in. Especially if we have not been able to make it to the list.… Continue reading Getting the Best out of Mains 2020 Results – and handling failure

Mains 2020 – Answer Writing + Suggestions for The Last Week

We have reached the part of our Mains preparation where we just want to write the exam any moment now. The last week before the Mains is particularly jittery – if you are writing your first Mains. And if it is your third Mains or more, and you have set in “this too shall pass”… Continue reading Mains 2020 – Answer Writing + Suggestions for The Last Week

A month to Prelims – Making the most of last 40 days

We have reached the point in our Prelims preparation which we call the “last leg.” This part of your life is called sustaining the hard work. This is also the point that a lot of people feel like giving up. Just like that. Putting the hard work of a year down the drain. We are… Continue reading A month to Prelims – Making the most of last 40 days

Blog
Academy
Community