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Devanand R
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While appearing for UPSC IAS prelims, you should ideally start from reading the syllabus of prelims and mains. Read NCERT for subjects like History, Geography and Economics to lay a good foundation. Reading The Hindu newspaper and Yojana magazine regularly make you stay aware to the current affairs. Refer M.Laxmikanth for Polity, and GC Leong for Geography. Practice writing answers regularly and focus on repetitive revision. Work hard and be consistent in your study/preparation. Suti.
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Muskan
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February 2024 was the deadline for applying to the IAS exam in 2024. Candidates must maintain a watch on the official UPSC website for up-to-date dates since the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) usually establishes a deadline for applications. Applicants are recommended to apply long before the deadline to avoid any last-minute complications. The UPSC portal also offers regular information on application procedures and deadlines.
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Parul Thapa
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Yes, a post-basic BSc nursing degree holder is eligible to apply for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam. The eligibility criteria for the IAS exam primarily focus on educational qualifications, age limit, nationality, and other specified criteria, and they do not restrict candidates based on specific academic disciplines.Having a background in Nursing can offer a unique perspective and expertise in healthcare-related issues, which can be advantageous in administrative roles related to health, public welfare, or governance.
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Akansha Bisht
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the Indian Forest Service Eligibility requirements include an age limit, educational qualifications, and nationality.A bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent in at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Chemistry, Botany, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Zoology, or a bachelor's degree in Forestry, Agriculture, or Engineering.The applicant for the IFoS Exam must be an Indian citizen.Candidates applying for the Indian Forest Service Exam 2024 must be between the ages of 21 and 32. However, certain categories are exempt from the higher age limit.
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Malavika
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A total of 1056 positions are expected to be open for UPSC CSE in 2024, 40 of which are designated for candidates with baseline disability categories. On May 26, 2024, the IAS Exam for the 2024 preliminary round will be held. The IAS 2024 application must be completed by applicants who are at least 21 years old and no older than 32. As of August 1, 2024, the candidates must be at least 21 years old and under 32 years old, meaning they must have been born between August 2, 1991, and August 1, 2002. Details about the UPSC Age Limit 2024 will be included in the official notification.Only about 180 applicants are chosen annually throu
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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Yes, the Union Public Service Commission dropped one question from the IAS prelims exam 2023. The Commission dropped one question from the General Studies Paper 1. The question number 34 (SET A) was dropped from the question paper. The Commission dropped the question from any type of marks consideration. The Commission mentioned "X" as its answer in the official answer key.The Commission released the IAS answer key 2023 on May 9, 2024.
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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The full form of UPSC is Union Public Service Commission. It is a constitutional body in India responsible for conducting various competitive exams, including All India Services, Central Services, Cadres, and the Armed Forces of India. UPSC is an independent body that conducts examinations for recruitment to various services under the central and state governments, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). The headquarters of the commission is located in New Delhi, and it has a postal address at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069.
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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No, the Union Public Service Commission does not mention the UPSC admit card release date in the official exam calendar. The Commission mention the tentative dates in the official notification of the exam. The standard timeline for the release of the UPSC admit card is three weeks before the exam but the Commission can release the UPSC admit card anytime after the completion of application process.
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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The Union Public Service Commission mention the number and names of the exam cities in the official notification. The IAS 2024 notificatin was released online on February 14, 2024. The Commission mention that the IAS 2024 prelims exam will be conducted in 80 cities across the nation.The IAS prelims exam is conducted offline simultaneously across the nation. The candidates are required to opt for three exam centres in the IAS application and the Commission allots the exam centre on first apply first allot basis.
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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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The Union Public Service Commission releases the IAS result after the completion of IAS interview stage. The Commission releases the IAS result PDF on its official website. The Commission releases the rank, name and the roll number of the candidates in the final result. The Commission maintain the UPSC IAS result pdf for two months after the declaration of result. The Commission can remove the UPSC IAS result pdf after some times when it thinks fit. The candidates can download the IAS result of previous year's from Shiksha.com.
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