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J-K: Militants attack Nagrota army camp

IANS | Jammu |

A group of heavily armed militants attacked an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Heavy firing exchanges are now going on between the militants and security forces, police said. Two jawans are said to be injured, with one reportedly in a critical state.
“A group of heavily armed militants, believed to be four-to-five in number, attacked the 166 field regiment camp in Nagrota area of Jammu today (Tuesday) morning,” the police said.
The field regiment camp is located in the garrison town of Nagrota near the headquarters of army’s 16 corps in the state.

Assam remains unaffected in all-India strike

Bharat Bandh called by the Left Opposition parties across the country against demonetisation witnessed little impact in Assam.

Statesman News Service | Guwahati |

Bharat Bandh called by the Left Opposition parties across
the country against demonetisation witnessed little impact in Assam, where the
Congress workers staged demonstrations in the city as a part of their ‘Jan
Aakrosh Divas’ (public anger day).

Government and non-government offices remained open and
vehicles were also seen plying across the state.

Business establishments as well as educational institutes
were open with full attendance of students. Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora led
a rally in the city starting from the Dighalipukhuri point to Reserve Bank of
India’s office and demanded withdrawal of the process of demonetisation. He
alleged that the common people across the country were facing huge problems
because of Narendra Modi’s abrupt decision to scrap Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes.

Assam remains unaffected in all-India strike

Bharat Bandh called by the Left Opposition parties across the country against demonetisation witnessed little impact in Assam.

Statesman News Service | Guwahati |

Bharat Bandh called by the Left Opposition parties across
the country against demonetisation witnessed little impact in Assam, where the
Congress workers staged demonstrations in the city as a part of their ‘Jan
Aakrosh Divas’ (public anger day).

Government and non-government offices remained open and
vehicles were also seen plying across the state.

Business establishments as well as educational institutes
were open with full attendance of students. Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora led
a rally in the city starting from the Dighalipukhuri point to Reserve Bank of
India’s office and demanded withdrawal of the process of demonetisation. He
alleged that the common people across the country were facing huge problems
because of Narendra Modi’s abrupt decision to scrap Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes.

Assam remains unaffected in all-India strike

Bharat Bandh called by the Left Opposition parties across the country against demonetisation witnessed little impact in Assam.

Statesman News Service | Guwahati |

Bharat Bandh called by the Left Opposition parties across
the country against demonetisation witnessed little impact in Assam, where the
Congress workers staged demonstrations in the city as a part of their ‘Jan
Aakrosh Divas’ (public anger day).

Government and non-government offices remained open and
vehicles were also seen plying across the state.

Business establishments as well as educational institutes
were open with full attendance of students. Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora led
a rally in the city starting from the Dighalipukhuri point to Reserve Bank of
India’s office and demanded withdrawal of the process of demonetisation. He
alleged that the common people across the country were facing huge problems
because of Narendra Modi’s abrupt decision to scrap Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes.

Assam remains unaffected in all-India strike

Bharat Bandh called by the Left Opposition parties across the country against demonetisation witnessed little impact in Assam.

Statesman News Service | Guwahati |

Bharat Bandh called by the Left Opposition parties across
the country against demonetisation witnessed little impact in Assam, where the
Congress workers staged demonstrations in the city as a part of their ‘Jan
Aakrosh Divas’ (public anger day).

Government and non-government offices remained open and
vehicles were also seen plying across the state.

Business establishments as well as educational institutes
were open with full attendance of students. Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora led
a rally in the city starting from the Dighalipukhuri point to Reserve Bank of
India’s office and demanded withdrawal of the process of demonetisation. He
alleged that the common people across the country were facing huge problems
because of Narendra Modi’s abrupt decision to scrap Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes.

Himachal scientist to unravel Moon mysteries

It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on its surface and collected data on its atmosphere and surface. 

Sanjeev Kumar | Shimla |

It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous
spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on its surface
and collected data on its atmosphere and surface. Now, Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) has assigned a project to interpret data on Surface
Geology, composition and Morphology of Mars to a Himachal scientist presently
working in the Geology Department of Government Degree College, Dharamshala, Dr
Sunil Dhar, who is also the head of the department. 

Talking to The
Statesman, Dr Sunil Dhar said that ISRO has assigned him to a project for
interpretation of data collected by Chandrayaan on Surface Geology, composition
and Morphology of Mars. “GDC Dharamshala is only institute after Jawaharlal
Nehru University in north India that had been assigned project to study data
collected by the Chandrayaan Satellite,” he said. Dr Dhar said the project
involves studying and interpretation of data to find as to what type of
minerals are there on the Moon’s surface. The study would also focus on
identifying the contents on the lunar surface, velocity of rocks and
mineralogy. 

“ISRO had collected data through remote sensing, terrain mapping
camera, hyperspectral imager and video imaging system which needs interpretion
to gather more information about the planet,” he said. Dr Dhar said he had
applied for the project last year and was granted the project a few days after
incorporating several changes in it. “It’s a new kind of study for which ISRO
had invited proposals from a group of scientists and academicians belonging to
recognised institutions, universities and government organisations of India in
the month of AugustSeptember 2015,” he added.

 It is worthwhile to mention here
that ISRO had invited proposals for conducting research on understanding the
Martian Atmospheric processes, including dust storms and cloud formation,
surface geology, composition and morphology of Mars, fluvial and aeolian
process studies and Integrated studies of MOM payload data with other
international missions like MRO, Mars. Further, research proposals were also
invited for conducting studies related to trace gases on Mars including
Methane, sub-surface water on Mars and assessment of Martian atmospheric escape
process.

By Sanjeev Kumar

Himachal scientist to unravel Moon mysteries

It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on its surface and collected data on its atmosphere and surface. 

Sanjeev Kumar | Shimla |

It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous
spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on its surface
and collected data on its atmosphere and surface. Now, Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) has assigned a project to interpret data on Surface
Geology, composition and Morphology of Mars to a Himachal scientist presently
working in the Geology Department of Government Degree College, Dharamshala, Dr
Sunil Dhar, who is also the head of the department. 

Talking to The
Statesman, Dr Sunil Dhar said that ISRO has assigned him to a project for
interpretation of data collected by Chandrayaan on Surface Geology, composition
and Morphology of Mars. “GDC Dharamshala is only institute after Jawaharlal
Nehru University in north India that had been assigned project to study data
collected by the Chandrayaan Satellite,” he said. Dr Dhar said the project
involves studying and interpretation of data to find as to what type of
minerals are there on the Moon’s surface. The study would also focus on
identifying the contents on the lunar surface, velocity of rocks and
mineralogy. 

“ISRO had collected data through remote sensing, terrain mapping
camera, hyperspectral imager and video imaging system which needs interpretion
to gather more information about the planet,” he said. Dr Dhar said he had
applied for the project last year and was granted the project a few days after
incorporating several changes in it. “It’s a new kind of study for which ISRO
had invited proposals from a group of scientists and academicians belonging to
recognised institutions, universities and government organisations of India in
the month of AugustSeptember 2015,” he added.

 It is worthwhile to mention here
that ISRO had invited proposals for conducting research on understanding the
Martian Atmospheric processes, including dust storms and cloud formation,
surface geology, composition and morphology of Mars, fluvial and aeolian
process studies and Integrated studies of MOM payload data with other
international missions like MRO, Mars. Further, research proposals were also
invited for conducting studies related to trace gases on Mars including
Methane, sub-surface water on Mars and assessment of Martian atmospheric escape
process.

By Sanjeev Kumar

Himachal scientist to unravel Moon mysteries

It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on its surface and collected data on its atmosphere and surface. 

Sanjeev Kumar | Shimla |

It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous
spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on its surface
and collected data on its atmosphere and surface. Now, Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) has assigned a project to interpret data on Surface
Geology, composition and Morphology of Mars to a Himachal scientist presently
working in the Geology Department of Government Degree College, Dharamshala, Dr
Sunil Dhar, who is also the head of the department. 

Talking to The
Statesman, Dr Sunil Dhar said that ISRO has assigned him to a project for
interpretation of data collected by Chandrayaan on Surface Geology, composition
and Morphology of Mars. “GDC Dharamshala is only institute after Jawaharlal
Nehru University in north India that had been assigned project to study data
collected by the Chandrayaan Satellite,” he said. Dr Dhar said the project
involves studying and interpretation of data to find as to what type of
minerals are there on the Moon’s surface. The study would also focus on
identifying the contents on the lunar surface, velocity of rocks and
mineralogy. 

“ISRO had collected data through remote sensing, terrain mapping
camera, hyperspectral imager and video imaging system which needs interpretion
to gather more information about the planet,” he said. Dr Dhar said he had
applied for the project last year and was granted the project a few days after
incorporating several changes in it. “It’s a new kind of study for which ISRO
had invited proposals from a group of scientists and academicians belonging to
recognised institutions, universities and government organisations of India in
the month of AugustSeptember 2015,” he added.

 It is worthwhile to mention here
that ISRO had invited proposals for conducting research on understanding the
Martian Atmospheric processes, including dust storms and cloud formation,
surface geology, composition and morphology of Mars, fluvial and aeolian
process studies and Integrated studies of MOM payload data with other
international missions like MRO, Mars. Further, research proposals were also
invited for conducting studies related to trace gases on Mars including
Methane, sub-surface water on Mars and assessment of Martian atmospheric escape
process.

By Sanjeev Kumar

Himachal scientist to unravel Moon mysteries

It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on its surface and collected data on its atmosphere and surface. 

Sanjeev Kumar | Shimla |

It’s been eight years since India’s first indigenous
spacecraft Chandrayaan-I landed on Moon, which detected water on its surface
and collected data on its atmosphere and surface. Now, Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) has assigned a project to interpret data on Surface
Geology, composition and Morphology of Mars to a Himachal scientist presently
working in the Geology Department of Government Degree College, Dharamshala, Dr
Sunil Dhar, who is also the head of the department. 

Talking to The
Statesman, Dr Sunil Dhar said that ISRO has assigned him to a project for
interpretation of data collected by Chandrayaan on Surface Geology, composition
and Morphology of Mars. “GDC Dharamshala is only institute after Jawaharlal
Nehru University in north India that had been assigned project to study data
collected by the Chandrayaan Satellite,” he said. Dr Dhar said the project
involves studying and interpretation of data to find as to what type of
minerals are there on the Moon’s surface. The study would also focus on
identifying the contents on the lunar surface, velocity of rocks and
mineralogy. 

“ISRO had collected data through remote sensing, terrain mapping
camera, hyperspectral imager and video imaging system which needs interpretion
to gather more information about the planet,” he said. Dr Dhar said he had
applied for the project last year and was granted the project a few days after
incorporating several changes in it. “It’s a new kind of study for which ISRO
had invited proposals from a group of scientists and academicians belonging to
recognised institutions, universities and government organisations of India in
the month of AugustSeptember 2015,” he added.

 It is worthwhile to mention here
that ISRO had invited proposals for conducting research on understanding the
Martian Atmospheric processes, including dust storms and cloud formation,
surface geology, composition and morphology of Mars, fluvial and aeolian
process studies and Integrated studies of MOM payload data with other
international missions like MRO, Mars. Further, research proposals were also
invited for conducting studies related to trace gases on Mars including
Methane, sub-surface water on Mars and assessment of Martian atmospheric escape
process.

By Sanjeev Kumar

Will demonstrate in front of Modi’s house: Mamata

WB Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to demonstrate outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence against demonetisation.

Statesman News Service | Kolkata |

West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to
demonstrate outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence against
demonetisation, vowing to dislodge him from power if the scrapping of high
value currency notes is not withdrawn. “I will not stop until and unless this
decision is rolled back. I had also given solutions on how to cope with this
situation. But they (Centre) did not accept it,” said Banerjee at the Dorina
crossing. 

“The entire country is suffering. There is no money in banks
and ATMs. So far 80 people have died due to the hardships caused by
demonetisation. But Narendra Modi is having a sound sleep and giving lectures
on taking the country towards a cashless economy,” she told a rally here.
Mocking the Modi government’s plan for a cashless economy, Banerjee said “Most
of the people in rural areas do not have bank accounts. How will they cope with
this situation?” 

“Modi will send personnel of the CBI, the ED and the Income
Tax to those who oppose demonetisation so as to silence their voice. But he
can’t silence me.I will again go to Delhi and raise my voice, take out protest
marches and if needed I will demonstrate in front of Modi’s house,”
 Banerjee said. Cong takes out rally against demonetisation: Walking in a
procession from its state headquarters Bidhan Bhavan, Congress supporters
walked to Park Circus maidan in protest against the demonetisation of big
currency notes, chit fund scam and baby abductions on Monday. PCC chief Adhir
Chowdhury slammed the Union and state governments when he led the procession
during the day. Describing the decision of demonetisation to be a “whimsical”
one taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,the PCC chief said that the former
has no right to put the citizens in trouble. Chowdhury also demanded a CBI
probe under jurisdiction of court into the baby abduction cases. 

“The chief minister who is also the state health minister
has to answer how this racket remained undetected so long,” the PCC chief said.
“It seems that the baby abduction racket has spread its tentacles all over the
state,” he added. “The ruling party, whose leaders did not sympathise when 130
persons died in the wake of the chit fund scam is protesting in their own
interest but the Congress has hit the street in people’s interest today,”Leader
of the Opposition, Abdul Mannan said. “Narendra Modi will have to explain to
the people the reason which made his partymen deposit huge sums in the bank,
days before demonetisation decision,” he said. 

“An intolerable state of affairs is prevailing all over the
country,” Mannan said. “People cannot withdraw their funds from the banks even
to meet medical emergencies,” he added.

Will demonstrate in front of Modi’s house: Mamata

WB Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to demonstrate outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence against demonetisation.

Statesman News Service | Kolkata |

West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to
demonstrate outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence against
demonetisation, vowing to dislodge him from power if the scrapping of high
value currency notes is not withdrawn. “I will not stop until and unless this
decision is rolled back. I had also given solutions on how to cope with this
situation. But they (Centre) did not accept it,” said Banerjee at the Dorina
crossing. 

“The entire country is suffering. There is no money in banks
and ATMs. So far 80 people have died due to the hardships caused by
demonetisation. But Narendra Modi is having a sound sleep and giving lectures
on taking the country towards a cashless economy,” she told a rally here.
Mocking the Modi government’s plan for a cashless economy, Banerjee said “Most
of the people in rural areas do not have bank accounts. How will they cope with
this situation?” 

“Modi will send personnel of the CBI, the ED and the Income
Tax to those who oppose demonetisation so as to silence their voice. But he
can’t silence me.I will again go to Delhi and raise my voice, take out protest
marches and if needed I will demonstrate in front of Modi’s house,”
 Banerjee said. Cong takes out rally against demonetisation: Walking in a
procession from its state headquarters Bidhan Bhavan, Congress supporters
walked to Park Circus maidan in protest against the demonetisation of big
currency notes, chit fund scam and baby abductions on Monday. PCC chief Adhir
Chowdhury slammed the Union and state governments when he led the procession
during the day. Describing the decision of demonetisation to be a “whimsical”
one taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,the PCC chief said that the former
has no right to put the citizens in trouble. Chowdhury also demanded a CBI
probe under jurisdiction of court into the baby abduction cases. 

“The chief minister who is also the state health minister
has to answer how this racket remained undetected so long,” the PCC chief said.
“It seems that the baby abduction racket has spread its tentacles all over the
state,” he added. “The ruling party, whose leaders did not sympathise when 130
persons died in the wake of the chit fund scam is protesting in their own
interest but the Congress has hit the street in people’s interest today,”Leader
of the Opposition, Abdul Mannan said. “Narendra Modi will have to explain to
the people the reason which made his partymen deposit huge sums in the bank,
days before demonetisation decision,” he said. 

“An intolerable state of affairs is prevailing all over the
country,” Mannan said. “People cannot withdraw their funds from the banks even
to meet medical emergencies,” he added.

Will demonstrate in front of Modi’s house: Mamata

WB Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to demonstrate outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence against demonetisation.

Statesman News Service | Kolkata |

West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to
demonstrate outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence against
demonetisation, vowing to dislodge him from power if the scrapping of high
value currency notes is not withdrawn. “I will not stop until and unless this
decision is rolled back. I had also given solutions on how to cope with this
situation. But they (Centre) did not accept it,” said Banerjee at the Dorina
crossing. 

“The entire country is suffering. There is no money in banks
and ATMs. So far 80 people have died due to the hardships caused by
demonetisation. But Narendra Modi is having a sound sleep and giving lectures
on taking the country towards a cashless economy,” she told a rally here.
Mocking the Modi government’s plan for a cashless economy, Banerjee said “Most
of the people in rural areas do not have bank accounts. How will they cope with
this situation?” 

“Modi will send personnel of the CBI, the ED and the Income
Tax to those who oppose demonetisation so as to silence their voice. But he
can’t silence me.I will again go to Delhi and raise my voice, take out protest
marches and if needed I will demonstrate in front of Modi’s house,”
 Banerjee said. Cong takes out rally against demonetisation: Walking in a
procession from its state headquarters Bidhan Bhavan, Congress supporters
walked to Park Circus maidan in protest against the demonetisation of big
currency notes, chit fund scam and baby abductions on Monday. PCC chief Adhir
Chowdhury slammed the Union and state governments when he led the procession
during the day. Describing the decision of demonetisation to be a “whimsical”
one taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,the PCC chief said that the former
has no right to put the citizens in trouble. Chowdhury also demanded a CBI
probe under jurisdiction of court into the baby abduction cases. 

“The chief minister who is also the state health minister
has to answer how this racket remained undetected so long,” the PCC chief said.
“It seems that the baby abduction racket has spread its tentacles all over the
state,” he added. “The ruling party, whose leaders did not sympathise when 130
persons died in the wake of the chit fund scam is protesting in their own
interest but the Congress has hit the street in people’s interest today,”Leader
of the Opposition, Abdul Mannan said. “Narendra Modi will have to explain to
the people the reason which made his partymen deposit huge sums in the bank,
days before demonetisation decision,” he said. 

“An intolerable state of affairs is prevailing all over the
country,” Mannan said. “People cannot withdraw their funds from the banks even
to meet medical emergencies,” he added.

Will demonstrate in front of Modi’s house: Mamata

WB Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to demonstrate outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence against demonetisation.

Statesman News Service | Kolkata |

West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to
demonstrate outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence against
demonetisation, vowing to dislodge him from power if the scrapping of high
value currency notes is not withdrawn. “I will not stop until and unless this
decision is rolled back. I had also given solutions on how to cope with this
situation. But they (Centre) did not accept it,” said Banerjee at the Dorina
crossing. 

“The entire country is suffering. There is no money in banks
and ATMs. So far 80 people have died due to the hardships caused by
demonetisation. But Narendra Modi is having a sound sleep and giving lectures
on taking the country towards a cashless economy,” she told a rally here.
Mocking the Modi government’s plan for a cashless economy, Banerjee said “Most
of the people in rural areas do not have bank accounts. How will they cope with
this situation?” 

“Modi will send personnel of the CBI, the ED and the Income
Tax to those who oppose demonetisation so as to silence their voice. But he
can’t silence me.I will again go to Delhi and raise my voice, take out protest
marches and if needed I will demonstrate in front of Modi’s house,”
 Banerjee said. Cong takes out rally against demonetisation: Walking in a
procession from its state headquarters Bidhan Bhavan, Congress supporters
walked to Park Circus maidan in protest against the demonetisation of big
currency notes, chit fund scam and baby abductions on Monday. PCC chief Adhir
Chowdhury slammed the Union and state governments when he led the procession
during the day. Describing the decision of demonetisation to be a “whimsical”
one taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,the PCC chief said that the former
has no right to put the citizens in trouble. Chowdhury also demanded a CBI
probe under jurisdiction of court into the baby abduction cases. 

“The chief minister who is also the state health minister
has to answer how this racket remained undetected so long,” the PCC chief said.
“It seems that the baby abduction racket has spread its tentacles all over the
state,” he added. “The ruling party, whose leaders did not sympathise when 130
persons died in the wake of the chit fund scam is protesting in their own
interest but the Congress has hit the street in people’s interest today,”Leader
of the Opposition, Abdul Mannan said. “Narendra Modi will have to explain to
the people the reason which made his partymen deposit huge sums in the bank,
days before demonetisation decision,” he said. 

“An intolerable state of affairs is prevailing all over the
country,” Mannan said. “People cannot withdraw their funds from the banks even
to meet medical emergencies,” he added.

Things to keep in mind

Aspirants writing the Civil Services Main Examination must be at the last stage of their preparation. 

Ramesh Singh |

Aspirants writing the Civil Services Main Examination must
be at the last stage of their preparation. Just few weeks are left when they
write the exam and has such a huge prescribed syllabus that candidates do never
feel they are done with all. Yet, there is a strategy to go for and the
approach should also change. Last moments are crucial and should be careful
about the following important things. 

 Approaching the subject matter: Preparation should follow “area approach” as
this way it is easier to answer. 

Being a bit broad: By now aspirants get selective in their preparation narrowed
down to selective questions, areas or topics. However, it should be done
wisely. Looking into some unusual areas and questions may save the day. 

The method of revision: Till
now revision should be done more by writing and less by reading. Practically,
by now aspirants must have done writing practice for all selected questions at
least twice. As the exam gets closer writing should be cut down and more time
should be allotted on reading the notes. If the aspirant has notes made in
snippets nothing could be better. 

Sustainable writing practice: Writing practice should be cut down by now but
still around three hours writing should be done every day. This helps to
sustain harmony in pace and quality of handwriting. Aspirants should use the
paper of similar quality and type for writing practice. 

Handling pressure of delivering: Candidates
are supposed to write around 4,000 words each paper which is not an easy task.
This is why it is suggested to follow an objective style of answer writing.
Wherever it is possible it is advised to keep creating points. By doing so, one
can save time and be more informative. If the answer looks complete before
reaching the 200 words mark, there is no need to extend the size. If one is
running out of time, in that case, there is nothing wrong concluding the answer
by 150 to 160 words. Contents matter more than the size. 

Sleep, food, water and
breathe: It is never advisable to keep toiling whole night. It is always
encouraged to use the day time for study being in sync with the natural clock
of your body. Light and nutritious food, ample intake of water and deep
breathing keep the pressure under control and infuses positive energy.

In the examination hall: It
is quite essential to regulate oneself in the examination hall. Few tips have
been quite helpful like no question is easy so never start answering without
getting clarity about the central idea of the questions. Deep breathing
throughout the paper will always energise you.

By Ramesh Singh 

Things to keep in mind

Aspirants writing the Civil Services Main Examination must be at the last stage of their preparation. 

Ramesh Singh |

Aspirants writing the Civil Services Main Examination must
be at the last stage of their preparation. Just few weeks are left when they
write the exam and has such a huge prescribed syllabus that candidates do never
feel they are done with all. Yet, there is a strategy to go for and the
approach should also change. Last moments are crucial and should be careful
about the following important things. 

 Approaching the subject matter: Preparation should follow “area approach” as
this way it is easier to answer. 

Being a bit broad: By now aspirants get selective in their preparation narrowed
down to selective questions, areas or topics. However, it should be done
wisely. Looking into some unusual areas and questions may save the day. 

The method of revision: Till
now revision should be done more by writing and less by reading. Practically,
by now aspirants must have done writing practice for all selected questions at
least twice. As the exam gets closer writing should be cut down and more time
should be allotted on reading the notes. If the aspirant has notes made in
snippets nothing could be better. 

Sustainable writing practice: Writing practice should be cut down by now but
still around three hours writing should be done every day. This helps to
sustain harmony in pace and quality of handwriting. Aspirants should use the
paper of similar quality and type for writing practice. 

Handling pressure of delivering: Candidates
are supposed to write around 4,000 words each paper which is not an easy task.
This is why it is suggested to follow an objective style of answer writing.
Wherever it is possible it is advised to keep creating points. By doing so, one
can save time and be more informative. If the answer looks complete before
reaching the 200 words mark, there is no need to extend the size. If one is
running out of time, in that case, there is nothing wrong concluding the answer
by 150 to 160 words. Contents matter more than the size. 

Sleep, food, water and
breathe: It is never advisable to keep toiling whole night. It is always
encouraged to use the day time for study being in sync with the natural clock
of your body. Light and nutritious food, ample intake of water and deep
breathing keep the pressure under control and infuses positive energy.

In the examination hall: It
is quite essential to regulate oneself in the examination hall. Few tips have
been quite helpful like no question is easy so never start answering without
getting clarity about the central idea of the questions. Deep breathing
throughout the paper will always energise you.

By Ramesh Singh 

Things to keep in mind

Aspirants writing the Civil Services Main Examination must be at the last stage of their preparation. 

Ramesh Singh |

Aspirants writing the Civil Services Main Examination must
be at the last stage of their preparation. Just few weeks are left when they
write the exam and has such a huge prescribed syllabus that candidates do never
feel they are done with all. Yet, there is a strategy to go for and the
approach should also change. Last moments are crucial and should be careful
about the following important things. 

 Approaching the subject matter: Preparation should follow “area approach” as
this way it is easier to answer. 

Being a bit broad: By now aspirants get selective in their preparation narrowed
down to selective questions, areas or topics. However, it should be done
wisely. Looking into some unusual areas and questions may save the day. 

The method of revision: Till
now revision should be done more by writing and less by reading. Practically,
by now aspirants must have done writing practice for all selected questions at
least twice. As the exam gets closer writing should be cut down and more time
should be allotted on reading the notes. If the aspirant has notes made in
snippets nothing could be better. 

Sustainable writing practice: Writing practice should be cut down by now but
still around three hours writing should be done every day. This helps to
sustain harmony in pace and quality of handwriting. Aspirants should use the
paper of similar quality and type for writing practice. 

Handling pressure of delivering: Candidates
are supposed to write around 4,000 words each paper which is not an easy task.
This is why it is suggested to follow an objective style of answer writing.
Wherever it is possible it is advised to keep creating points. By doing so, one
can save time and be more informative. If the answer looks complete before
reaching the 200 words mark, there is no need to extend the size. If one is
running out of time, in that case, there is nothing wrong concluding the answer
by 150 to 160 words. Contents matter more than the size. 

Sleep, food, water and
breathe: It is never advisable to keep toiling whole night. It is always
encouraged to use the day time for study being in sync with the natural clock
of your body. Light and nutritious food, ample intake of water and deep
breathing keep the pressure under control and infuses positive energy.

In the examination hall: It
is quite essential to regulate oneself in the examination hall. Few tips have
been quite helpful like no question is easy so never start answering without
getting clarity about the central idea of the questions. Deep breathing
throughout the paper will always energise you.

By Ramesh Singh