UPSC 2024: Static sections, balanced current events, and direct NCERT questions
When compared to other years, the most recent UPSC exam has been deemed to be simpler. Despite the easier questions, a lot of candidates made blunders that could have been avoided.
On June 16, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) held the UPSC Prelims test for IAS, IPS, and IFS officers. There were two sessions for this exam. General Studies (GS) Paper 1 was held in the morning from 9:30 to 11:30, and GS Paper 2, also referred to as the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), was held in the afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30.
Reflecting recent Supreme Court and Parliament changes, the exam had a balanced mix of current events and static sections. Questions on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rafale fighter jets, and military ranks, topics not included in previous exams, also demonstrated India's increasing emphasis on defense. This change emphasizes the UPSC's mission to train future bureaucrats who are aware of the nation's future course as well as present affairs.
The geography and economy parts featured straight questions from NCERT textbooks, indicating the resources' continued applicability.
The exam difficulty breakdown by subject is as follows:
- Economy: From Moderate to Challenging
- Courtesies: Easily Modest
- History: From Moderate to Challenging
- Geography: Moderately Easy
- Setting: Challenging
- Technology & Science: Moderate
- Moderate in terms of international relations
With questions on UPI, digital payments, and financial market instruments—themes that have emerged as trends over the past few years—the economy section followed expectations. Some of the questions were easy to answer, but others were trickier. A lot of government programs were mentioned, and the inquiries were as in-depth as they were the previous year.
A few theoretical questions on secondary versus tertiary markets and fixed versus working capital were asked. Unacademy suggests using the economics textbooks from the Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra boards for Class 11–12 studies, as they provide more in-depth explanations than the NCERT texts. An additional resource for comprehending government schemes is the India Yearbook.
Notably, the pattern from the previous year was repeated with no queries regarding microeconomics.
In general, the UPSC examination was considered pertinent and progressive, aimed at a fresh cohort of bureaucrats who possess a thorough understanding of India's present and future dynamics.
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The UPSC Prelims 2024 had two sessions: General Studies (GS) Paper 1: Held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. GS Paper 2 (CSAT): Held from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
UPSC Prelims 2024 included questions on recent changes like the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Rafale fighter jets, alongside traditional subjects. It highlighted current events and static sections, reflecting India's focus on defense and other national priorities.
The difficulty levels varied: Economy: Ranged from moderate to challenging. Polity: Considered easily manageable. History: Varied from moderate to challenging. Geography: Moderately easy. Environment: Challenging. Technology & Science: Moderate. International relations: Moderate.
Candidates were advised to refer to NCERT textbooks for geography and economy. Additionally, textbooks from Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra boards for Class 11–12 were suggested for in-depth understanding, particularly for economics. The India Yearbook was recommended for government schemes.
The exam was viewed as relevant and forward-looking, designed to prepare future bureaucrats with a comprehensive understanding of India's current and future dynamics. It aimed to assess candidates on a wide range of subjects, including recent developments and established knowledge areas.
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