IAS Preparation

Welcome to the BYJU’s Civil Services Hub. Preparing for the prestigious UPSC Civil Services examination is a demanding, yet deeply enriching experience. It is an examination that aims to choose the best talent for a career in public services of the Union of India.

Aspirants who begin this journey, naturally find themselves having many questions and few answers. They are usually in search for the best IAS coaching study material.

Questions that abound in their minds include:

• How do I start my preparation?
• What are the Study Materials for GS preparation for IAS?
• How do I choose an optional?
• Is one year enough to clear this exam?
• How do I cover current affairs when the syllabus is so vast?
• Where to download UPSC study materials/IAS study material PDF?

In fact, a good period of 3-4 months of valuable study time can easily be wasted away if such questions are not answered at the beginning of a preparation cycle.

To answer all your questions about UPSC Civil Services Exam 2020 and how to buy IAS study material PDF/IAS notes online, we at BYJU’s have launched a website which brings together all the UPSC related news, current affairs notes, video-based lectures on trending topics in the news, exam strategy focused articles (UPSC notes online) and much more in a single and convenient space for you to browse at leisure and read in a way that you won’t forget.

Candidates should do proper preparation for upcoming UPSC Exam with IAS study material mentioned in this article. The IAS Study material has been made with respect to the UPSC syllabus so that aspirants get clarity on the topics and prepare in a better way.

UPSC Prelims & Mains Notes 2020 – Check BYJU’S free UPSC Notes PDFs for IAS 2020 [GS 1, 2,3]!

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Q1 Explanation: Answer is D

Both statements are correct. Cytokines are small proteins secreted by immune cells to communicate and alter the actions of other immune cells. They can be pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory, thus promoting or inhibiting the proliferation and functions of other immune cells. Cytokine storm is an overproduction of immune cells and their activating compounds.

Q2 Explanation: Answer is B

Dal Lake

Q3 Explanation: Answer is A

Statement 1 is incorrect. Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim is the only “Mixed World Heritage Site” in India to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site (Natural site). It is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the conservation of avifaunal species. It was declared a tiger reserve in 2006.

Q4 Explanation: Answer is B

The PRAGYATA guidelines refer to the recently released guidelines on digital education.

Q5 Explanation: Answer is B

Attappadi Reserve Forest is a protected area in Kerala. It is one of many reserved forests and protected forests of India. It is an informal buffer zone bordering the Silent Valley National Park (in Kerala) to the West.

What will you find in Free IAS Prep?

Aspirants looking to buy IAS study material online will be able to download them for free on our website. The below-mentioned topics and features are provided for UPSC preparation.

The process of preparation for the UPSC Civil Services is an involved process. It is a deeply enlightening experience which expands your horizons and exposes you to a wealth of information about the country and the world at large.

For the latest information on UPSC 2020, refer to the linked article.

During this journey, an aspirant would need to traverse through the pages of history, march in lockstep with developments in current affairs by following international developments that can have far-reaching implications on India and the world in general, keep abreast with the cutting-edge developments in the field of science and technology, and finally be aware of the latest government initiatives and welfare schemes that further the objectives of the Preamble and the vision that our constitution-makers and freedom fighters had for our country.

Aspirants can find the best UPSC notes online in this article.

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BYJU’S Free IAS PREP Monthly Magazine:

BYJU’S monthly current affairs magazine is the ideal way to prepare for the current affairs segment in the UPSC exam.

This is a monthly compilation of the important IAS materials like current affairs topics spanning multiple topics like Polity, International Relations, Art & Culture, Geography, Disaster Management, Environment, etc. all of which are essential for the IAS exam. Every news item is analysed thoroughly and presented in a crisp manner.

The magazine also features more than 150 sample questions for UPSC prelims and mains exams. With this, you don’t need to make current affairs notes. All you need to do is download the magazine PDF and start reading! Its crisp content also makes it perfect for revision.

We wish you all the very best during this journey, and hope that together, your dreams of joining the civil services come true! For more on the exclusive and comprehensive tablet learning program from BYJU’s, contact: +91- 9980837187; Email: support@byjus.com.

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