UPSC Exams 2023 preparation tips: Important topics, how to write answers

Updated On: January 31, 2023 05:57 pm IST

UPSC Exams 2023 preparation tips along with the important topics have been prescribed here. Check for complete details.

UPSC Exams 2023 Preparation Tips: As per the UPSC calendar, the IAS prelims and main exams are scheduled to be conducted on May 28 and September 15, 2023 respectively. Candidates are advised to keep in mind the UPSC exam preparation tips 2023 to ace the examination. Test takers who will be appearing for the UPSC Exams 2023 must keep a regular check on the official website- upsc.gov.in for notifications, exam patterns, exam dates, and other important information.

UPSC Exams 2023 Preparation Tips: How to Write Answers

Candidates must follow certain guidelines while writing answers in the UPSC Exams 2023 provided below.

Always understand what is being asked and then answer accordingly.
Language must be lucid. Avoid using jargon and flowery language.
Don't be biased or prejudiced while answering.
Ensure to write simple answers without using any complex words or phrases.
Avoid writing long paragraphs, try to split them and have clarity in sentences.
Take care of the word limit and don’t quote views or opinions frequently.

UPSC Exams 2023 Preparation Tips: Important Topics

Candidates must practice the list of important topics to ace the UPSC Exams 2023 Preparation prescribed below.

UPSC Subjects	Important Topics
Indian Independence movement	Main congress sessions with the year, president, and important resolutions Significant viceroys and their period with important decisions The Government of India Acts 1909, 1919, 1935 and charter acts
Ancient history	Hindu philosophy, Buddhism, and Jainism Mauryan and Gupta Period Art, architecture, and scientific development during that period
Medieval history	Important kings such as Sher Shah, Akbar, etc. Delhi Sultanate
Polity	Changes in the constitution, new acts or amendments, and schemes Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) Committee system, parliament, and parliamentary proceedings Judiciary Constitutional bodies
Environment and Ecology	Important declarations, conventions IUCN’s Red List Biosphere Reserves, Tiger Reserves, etc. International bodies
Geography	Revolution, rotation, and seasons Monsoons Types of rainfall Koeppen classification Solar system Latitudes and longitudes Layers of the atmosphere El Nino, La Nina India’s physical geography (NCERT) Rivers, hills, soil (India) Mineral resources (India), Geological history of India Global atmospheric wind, cyclones Pressure belts Jet streams, ocean currents Basics of agriculture (NCERT) Maps
Economy	Growth and development, poverty, unemployment, inflation State of the national and global economy Major committees and bills Latest budget and economic survey

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