IAS Exam Preparation: Understanding the General Studies Public Class

Saturday, September 13 2008 | 8:00 PM (IST)

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90 minutes

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About the Class

This session is the sixth session in the series of IAS exam preparation. The session focuses on understanding the general studies. General studies section is a part of the preliminary as well as the main examination. The syllabus remains the same for all the candidates while its weightage increases from the preliminary to main examination. In this session the presenter we will cover the following topics:

  • Understanding the components of General Studies
  • Respective weightages in preliminary and main exams
  • Suggested Readings
  • Strategy for preparing each component

The previous sessions in the series were: The teacher would also cover the previous topic again as the session had to be canceled due to technical issues.

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Keywords: ias, upsc, civil services

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devinder
By: devinder
405 days 8 hours 2 minutes ago

sir piz adivise for me i prepare the test of ias

dinesh
By: dinesh
655 days 20 hours 26 minutes ago

sir, myself dinesh.i am currently under 3rd year bsc [MPC] general course .i had a great enthusiasm and intention to be a part in the civil services.i am rather a disciplined student in terms of my academics .i had maintained a good percentile of above 80% from my 10th.now i want to get the required info in choosing my optional s. i had a fascination for PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY.will it be cumbersome to take up this subjects or should i include some lighter subjects like HISTORY or PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION what would be the right option according to your experiences.tell me the better option.i would be very grateful and owed to you in future...thank u..
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By: dinesh
655 days 20 hours 28 minutes ago

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655 days 20 hours 28 minutes ago

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dinesh
By: dinesh
655 days 20 hours 30 minutes ago

sir, myself dinesh.i am currently under 3rd year bsc [MPC] general course .i had a great enthusiasm and intention to be a part in the civil services.i am rather a disciplined student in terms of my academics .i had maintained a good percentile of above 80% from my 10th.now i want to get the required info in choosing my optional s. i had a fascination for PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY.will it be cumbersome to take up this subjects or should i include some lighter subjects like HISTORY or PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION what would be the right option according to your experiences.tell me the better option.i would be very grateful and owed to you in future...thank u..

shivam shukla
By: shivam shukla
738 days 15 hours 6 minutes ago

dear sir i am shivam shukla i hv done my b.sc.(math) in 2009 and i am doing pgdm from greater noida. i want to be a ias but i hv no any idea about the subjects and syllabus th pleas tell about this

shivam shukla
By: shivam shukla
738 days 15 hours 6 minutes ago

dear sir i am shivam shukla i hv done my b.sc.(math) in 2009 and i am doing pgdm from greater noida. i want to be a ias but i hv no any idea about the subjects and syllabus th pleas tell about this

Akshay Bajaj
By: Akshay Bajaj
740 days 10 hours 27 minutes ago

Sir i m Akshay Bajaj frm gzb, b.tech student 2nd yr.nd i want to prepare 4 IAS , so plz tell me how to start... THAKING YOU

ravi chouhan
By: ravi chouhan
792 days 12 hours 25 minutes ago

sir i m from pakistan and i m a student of chartered accountancy. and i dont knw how to solve single entry problem

SHIV KUMAR
By: SHIV KUMAR
811 days 19 hours 36 minutes ago

SIR, i shweta singh doing b.tech(electronics&communication) from lucknow.i m 2nd yr student but sir i like i.a.s. officers nd army officers because they protect their country without any fear nd face lots of problelms very bravely so i want to become like them.sir please help me.my email id is singh.shweta127@gmail.com.

SHIV KUMAR
By: SHIV KUMAR
811 days 19 hours 44 minutes ago

Respected Sir i have done my graduation(B.A) nd now i m doing MSW(MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK) but i want to become an I.A.S.Officer.but sir i dont know that how to prepare for this so please help me Sir.

lenin raj hamilpur
By: lenin raj hamilpur
827 days 9 hours 36 minutes ago

sir this lenin raj hamilpur from hyderabad. sir i am an b.com graduate with with 55% of marks and am not that good studies but i have very strong intention to become an ips officer and i started collected information about exam pattens study module and the reason why i am sending a mail because to have a good information on how to prepare and what kind of study material i need to follow please send me replay i will be really great full to you with regards lenin raj

Raj kumar.S
By: Raj kumar.S
841 days 10 hours 55 minutes ago

Hai Sir, I am Rajkumar.S Completed Engineering in Information Technology and desperate to become a civil service person, but not having enough knowledge in selecting optional for prelims. I am planning of taking MATHS as my another optonal for mains. Sir please guide me by suggesting the subject and how to proceed it.....

priyanka dhir
By: priyanka dhir
847 days 14 hours 27 minutes ago

HI M Priyanka dhir..bpt 3rd year student...i want to pursue for IAS...can u tel me from where to start and guidelines for preparation.???? plsssss

ABHIJIT MANIKHEDKAR
By: ABHIJIT MANIKHEDKAR
870 days 16 hours 21 minutes ago

HI I M ABHIJIT.I M PURSHING LAST YEAR BSC.I WANT TO BECOME A IPS OFFICER.PLS GUIDE ME HOW STUDY FOR IT........PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..........

souravdasgupta
By: souravdasgupta
872 days 14 hours 48 minutes ago

Hi, im sourav, i want your valuable guide to success in IAS exam

sahaj dubey
By: sahaj dubey
892 days 14 hours 1 minutes ago

i m sahaj dubey and i have to chose subjects from ba or bsc which r better option for ias ie which subjects i should chose for ias preparation from ba or bsc

sahaj dubey
By: sahaj dubey
892 days 14 hours 32 minutes ago

i m sahaj dubey and i have to chose subjects from ba or bsc which r better option for ias ie which subjects i should chose for ias preparation from ba or bsc

sojimoncc
By: sojimoncc
922 days 19 hours 59 minutes ago

I am studing BA 1 year my ambiton is that I want became a IAS .What can i do?

KRISHNAN IYER
By: KRISHNAN IYER
936 days 16 hours 20 minutes ago

Actually I am joining this group for my sister''s son who is completing his graduation from kerala university and prefer to pursue his carrear is indian administrative services. In this regard I would like to know more, like, the basic qualification / marks required, how, when and where to apply, basic preparation / coaching requirements etc etc

shadab ali
By: shadab ali
940 days 11 hours 41 minutes ago

hello....am in b.tech first year.just started......i am confused how to get start......

DEVENDER
By: DEVENDER
973 days 11 hours 39 minutes ago

i have done my BE in electrical engineering and presenlty i am doing job in apvt ltd. company..i am confused about ,choosing the subjects .please guide me...

maggi
By: maggi
978 days 22 hours 34 minutes ago

i want to be come IAS and now i am doing my b.tech 2nd year

NIDHI
By: NIDHI
984 days 19 hours 9 minutes ago

SIR I AM PREPARING FOR IAS AND SUBJECTS ARE SOCIOLOGY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. I AM BASICALLY ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. I AM CONFUSED ,THAT HOW I SHOULD START THE PREAPARATION AND WHAT WILL BE MY STRATAGIES

kiran.i.kamal
By: kiran.i.kamal
986 days 21 hours 56 minutes ago

i am a student of degree my ambition is IAS or IPS how to i prepare for the examination please help me Sir

Pujan
By: Pujan
989 days 16 hours 59 minutes ago

Hi, i am pursuing LL.B from M.D.UNIVERSITY ROHTAK after graduction. i want to become IAS officer. plz help me and give your good advise. Thanx a lot for this.

Pujan
By: Pujan
989 days 17 hours 4 minutes ago

PUJAN GANDHI Hi, i am pursuing LL.B FROM M.D.UNIVERSITY ROHTAK after graduction. i want to become IAS Offiser plz help me and give your good advise.

ravisangaran
By: ravisangaran
990 days 13 hours 34 minutes ago

sir , iam doing my engg EEE 3rd year next year i finish my ug , my ambition is to become IAS officer . plese suggest me how to prepare for civil service.

pawan
By: pawan
997 days 12 hours 56 minutes ago

hello sir 1 am12th pass out and want to know about iasexams as its my aim to become an ias.can you please post me the syllabus for ias

MUBEENA TAJ
By: MUBEENA TAJ
1003 days 18 hours 34 minutes ago

hi my name is mubeen doing my second year further i like to go for IAS Studies and i dont now where to get the guidenes for further books and other material pls pls help me................................

malli kharuna reddy
By: malli kharuna reddy
1021 days 20 hours 21 minutes ago

good morning sir .i am studying m.c.a .....i want to became a ias officer. can you plz tell me some suggitions

dheera malhotra
By: dheera malhotra
1027 days 4 hours 47 minutes ago

RES SIR, I AM B. COM GRADUATE, I WORKED WITH B.PO. I WANT TO BE A IPS/IAS/IFS TO BE HONEST I WAS NOT SERIOUS BEFORE SO I DIN''T SCORE GOOD MARKS IN 12TH AND B.COM. NOW,I WANT TO DO SOMETHING FOR MY COUNTRY,SIR WILL U BE MY MENTOR TELL ME FROM WERE SHOULD I SHOULD START AND HOW I CAN BE ON THE TOP. THANKING U DHEERAJ

syed hamid ali shah bukhari
By: syed hamid ali shah bukhari
1031 days 11 hours 44 minutes ago

res. sir.i have appeared in 12th class exam through cbse in this march.my aim,my fathers dream is to see me as an ias or ips officer.i am not at all interested in medicine although i have phy chem and bio in my 10+2.i want to study arts subjects in my college life and want to take same subjects in ias.my age as per school record is 17 yrs.i have 5 years in my hand for ias & i want to prepare right from today.i am expecting 90% in 12th board .where i should take admission in 1st year and which subjects i should choose.i am 0 in gk & information.i only studied my school text books of classes.tell me how i should start and where i should start.

Surja Dutta
By: Surja Dutta
1035 days 14 hours 46 minutes ago

Respected Sir, I have passed out B.Tech(Information technology) in the year 2008 fro Calcutta University and presently working in TCS . I did B.Sc with Honours in Physics from Calcutta unversity before my B.Tech. Can you please guide me please.When to apply for IAS,IPS,IFS and how to proceed. I will remain very grateful to you.

pankaj tiwary
By: pankaj tiwary
1048 days 16 hours 42 minutes ago

sir i am btech in electrical working in a telecom sector and want clear upsc both ias & ies

narayana
By: narayana
1059 days 11 hours 47 minutes ago

sir i graduated in 2002 with pcm since than i have been running my coaching of spoken english.now i m 27 of age but i had a strong desire to be an ias officer becouse of my family responsiblity i got in this buisness.so it too late to start preparation plz give me your kind suggestion your obliged narendra chauhan nc_cat2rediffmail.com

Shakil
By: Shakil
1075 days 18 hours 19 minutes ago

Sir i''m doing Bvsc nd AH nd i''m in 2nd prof.I wana go for civil services when should i start my prepration,plz suggest

PRIKSHIT thakur
By: PRIKSHIT thakur
1226 days 16 hours 12 minutes ago

sir i mechanical engineer fresher i want to join I.A.S so can u suggest me hw to clear the examination?

awin chaudhary
By: awin chaudhary
1234 days 15 hours 50 minutes ago

sir i want to become an ias officer.i am doing my btech from it branch in second year.when should i start my preparation ?how should i balance between my college studies and ias preparation?give me your suggestions?

chaitali datta
By: chaitali datta
1238 days 17 hours 25 minutes ago

SIR I CHAITALI ,A WBCS OFFICER WANT TO TAKE PREP. FOR IAS. I WANT TO TAKE SOCIOLOGY & BENGALI AS OPTIONAL.PLS GIVE ME SOME ADVICES REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF SOCIOLOGY & GS FOR THE IAS PRELMS EXAMS,2009.

pramodakumar
By: pramodakumar
1240 days 8 hours 26 minutes ago

Sir, i am pramodakumar.i have to become an ips officer. it`s my father dreem. now i am in 1 year eng. i am stong in maths, physics,chemestry,gk,soscialscience. give me advise. how can i reach my goal

Saravanamani Veerappan Subramanian
By: Saravanamani Veerappan Subramanian
1242 days 12 hours 42 minutes ago

Sir im Saravanamani I would like to take Geography and Tamil as my optional for both Prims and Main exams .Give me some tips to prepare for exams thank you

ROLI SHARMA
By: ROLI SHARMA
1242 days 18 hours 23 minutes ago

roli sharma, well i was alredy given 1st attempt this year & iwas not cleared. thanks.

miss sheetal joshi
By: miss sheetal joshi
1243 days 14 hours 23 minutes ago

i never get the email or sms in time io attend the class. therefore i hv been missing the classes. madam mohini was kind enough to talk to me on her mobile but unfortunately i hv missed her mob no also. i wl b highly obliged if i m informed in time and if i could talk to ms mohini on phone. thanks and regards. sheetal

a manoj
By: a manoj
1248 days 13 hours 8 minutes ago

Sir i wish to an IAS/IES officer. Now iam an I year student in SJCE mysore. I need your help.

dhamodharan
By: dhamodharan
1248 days 14 hours 40 minutes ago

IM STUDYING B.E I WANT TO BECOME A IPS OFFICER WHAT CAN I DO

jayashree jayakrishnan
By: jayashree jayakrishnan
1248 days 16 hours 20 minutes ago

Sir,i want to be a IAS,my educational background is a physiotherapist but i''ve choosen history to go along with my preparation, can u please guide towards my selection of my main subject

manjunath
By: manjunath
1249 days 36 minutes ago

Sir please guide me for the law optional

Sudipta Biswas
By: Sudipta Biswas
1249 days 5 hours 56 minutes ago

SIR I WANT TO BE A IPS OFFICER.I AM A STATE GOVT SERVENT,I HAVE ALREADY GIVE A MAIN EXAM OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE.I AM BA(H) IN ECONOMICS,NOW HOW I START MY PREPARATION FOR IPS I,E, CSE.SUDIPTA BISWAS,WB

POOJA
By: POOJA
1249 days 8 hours 36 minutes ago

pooja, sir. i want to become a IAS. I am complete my graduation in B.A Pass. and complete my postgraduate in Executive secrtrial course. what is your suggestion for me. How to prepare for IAS

SRIKANTH
By: SRIKANTH
1250 days 11 hours ago

SIR,i want to become a ips officer. i am studying in Btech first year.so plaese right suggestion for me .how to prepare IAS?

krishna prasadh
By: krishna prasadh
1250 days 11 hours 48 minutes ago

sir i want to become an I.A.S officer.iam doing my ist year be in a college. what is your suggestion?

se;vi
By: se;vi
1250 days 12 hours 43 minutes ago

selvi thursday,sep11,2008 4:09am Sir i want to prepare for the civil services to became an Foreign service Officer.I am studing in B.tech(information technology)final year SCAD college of eng&tech.what is your suggestion.

Abhishek
By: Abhishek
1250 days 15 hours 44 minutes ago

Sir, i want to become a IPS Officer. I am graduate in B.E(Info.Science) under VTU University.What is ur suggestion?

balareddyvarma
By: balareddyvarma
1250 days 16 hours 10 minutes ago

sir i want be a IPS officer.now iam studying BA 2nd year in tirupathi.accounts,statistics,economics are my BA subjects.what is yours suggestion.

murali
By: murali
1251 days 8 hours 37 minutes ago

SIRMURALI i am persuing third year from cvr college of engineering in electronics & communication . i want 2 know syllabus,ur guidelines 4 its preparation.plz help me sir

B.jagadeesh
By: B.jagadeesh
1251 days 8 hours 43 minutes ago

B.JAGADEESH wednesday,september10, 2008 8:40PM Respected sir,my goal is become a IAS officer.Presently,i doing my M.A in sanskrit.what is your suggestion.How can i go about it.

aarthi raja
By: aarthi raja
1251 days 9 hours 53 minutes ago

im studying B.E.civil engineering (1st year) in GOVT. COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY coimbatore..i am willing to be an IAS officer..how to prepare for the exams....please guide me..

Ashish
By: Ashish
1251 days 13 hours 32 minutes ago

Sir i want to be a IPS officer. Presently, i am studying in BA first year from IGNOU. What is ur suggestion.

Deepak Sharma
By: Deepak Sharma
1251 days 15 hours 2 minutes ago

Deepak Sharma Sir, I want to bacame IAS officer. I am Graduate in B.A. P.U. Chandigarh and now Doing M.A. English . What is your suggesion.

s noor mohammed
By: s noor mohammed
1255 days 15 hours 53 minutes ago

sir i want to prepare for the civil services to became IAS . i am studying in BE seacond year i vasavi college of engineering in electronics & communication . what is your suggestion

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