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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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The expected cut-off for the UPSC Prelims 2023 is 82-85 marks. The official cut-off will be announced once the final exam results are published.The UPSC Prelims 2023 was held on May 28, 2023. The difficulty level of the question paper was reported to be moderate to difficult.The UPSC Prelims cut-off for 2022 was 88.22 for the General Category. The UPSC Final Cut Off 2022 for the General Category was 960.
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The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted in three phases: Prelims, Mains, Interview.The preliminary exam consists of two papers:General Studies ICivil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)The CSAT paper is qualifying in nature, while marks in GS I will decide whether a candidate is eligible to appear for the UPSC Mains exam.The exam window extends over a year (from June month of a year to June month next year when the results are announced).Candidates who clear the prelims can appear in the second stage, i.e. Mains. Candidates who clear Mains are called for the Interview rounds.
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The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a national competitive exam in India. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the CSE to recruit candidates for various civil services of the Government of India. The CSE is also known as the "IAS exam".The CSE is the toughest competitive exam in India. Only a few thousand students can successfully clear the exam out of Lacs of aspirants.
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Yes, the UPSC asked conceptual and analytical questions in the IAS prelims exam in 2023. The CSAT paper tested analytical skills, reasoning ability, and aptitude. The questions included permutations and combinations and analytical reasoning.The difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The paper was lengthy because it included statement-based questions. The questions were a mix of static and current affairs. The majority of the questions were from Environment and Geography.The CSAT was more difficult than previous years. Students with Science and IIT backgrounds found the exam tough.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) asked a few factual questions in the 2023 IAS Prelims exam. The questions were moderate in difficulty and required both conceptual understanding and factual knowledge. The questions covered topics such as presidential elections, money bills, due process of law, and emergency provisions. Some say that the questions were difficult to answer and had limited scope for using the elimination method.The UPSC Prelims exam syllabus has not changed for many years, so the paper setters tend to repeat questions.
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The IAS 2023 Prelims exam was held on May 28th, 2023. The exam was moderately to difficult overall, with the General Studies Paper 1 being moderate to difficult and the GS Paper 2 CSAT being very lengthy. The exam also included more questions from the Environment and Geography section, and fewer questions from current affairs and international relations. The exam pattern changed, with altered Assertion and Reason questions, and a new format for multiples.The cut-off for the exam was expected to be between 82 and 85, compared to 88 in 2022. Only 14,624 students scored above the cut-off and were eligible to proceed to the Mains round.So
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The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is a legacy of the British Raj. The IAS was originally called the Indian Civil Service (ICS). The ICS was often called the "steel frame" of British rule in India. After India's independence, the name was changed to IAS, but the substance of the service remained the same. The IAS continues to have a significant impact on India's present and future.The first IAS officer in India was Satyendranath Tagore. He was appointed to the Bombay Presidency in 1864 and served for 30 years. The British equivalent of the IAS is Her Majesty's Civil Service, also known as the Home Civil Service. But, After i
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The Indian Administrative Services (IAS) exam is considered one of the toughest exams in India. The exam has a low pass rate and a rigorous selection process. The syllabus is vast and varied, making it difficult for even the most experienced candidates to prepare.Here are some reasons why the IAS exam is considered difficult:The IAS syllabus is vast and varied, covering a variety of topics.The competition is high.The selection process is rigorous.The pass rate is very low.The number of vacancies is limited.It may take more than one attempt and multiple years to get into the service.Every year, Lacs of people take the IAS prelims exam.
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The UPSC age limit for the 2024 exam is 21-32 years for the general category. Candidates must have turned 21 by August 1, 2023. The upper age limit for general category candidates is 32 years. There are age relaxations for reserved categories.The minimum educational qualification required to apply for the IAS exam is to graduate in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates appearing in their final year can apply if they can produce the passing certificate with the Detailed Application Form (DAF).The UPSC is required to take approval of the Ministry of Personnel to make any changes in the Civil Service (IAS) notification.
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The UPSC IAS 2024 notification was released on February 14, 2024. The notification included important dates, the number of vacancies, the syllabus, and all the criteria for appearing in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Candidates can apply for the UPSC IAS application form until March 5, 2024. There are 1056 UPSC vacancies in the IAS 2024 exam.The IAS Exam for 2024 prelims phase will take place on May 26, 2024. The minimum age to fill the IAS 2024 application is 21 years and the maximum age is 32 years. Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to certain categories.
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