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How many months of current affairs need for UPSC Prelims?
The question should actually be “How many months current affairs for IAS Prelims 2021 is required?” Usually, we advise candidates’ to start their preparation a year before, in a similar way, we recommend covering the issues in the news from 18 months or at least 12 months prior the UPSC Exam.
How many questions are asked from current affairs in UPSC Prelims?
Like 2016, Almost 34 questions out of total of 100 questions in 2017 were asked from the Current Affairs section made an approach in the same direction of the question pattern….IAS (UPSC CSE) Prelims 2017.
| Topics | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 34 | 68 |
| Indian History | 14 | 28 |
| Geography | 7 | 14 |
| Indian Polity | 22 | 44 |
How much time is required to study for UPSC prelims?
Current Affairs of one year is generally required for every year’s UPSC prelims or mains exam. On an average, about 9 months of Current Affairs is required to study for UPSC. A period of 8-9 months may appear a longer or lesser time depending upon your preparation strategy. In General Studies paper of UPSC Prelims, there are100 questions.
How many months of current affairs are required for UPSC 2019?
Current Affairs of one year is generally required for every year’s UPSC. Looking at the target for UPSC Prelims of 2019, current affairs of last year from September should be thoroughly prepared. On an average, around 9 months of Current Affairs is required for UPSC.
When was the UPSC Civil Services prelims 2020 conducted?
The UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam 2020 was conducted on 4th October. Lakhs of aspirants took the exam in the hope of realising their IAS dreams. The UPSC Prelims is the first step towards making a career in the prestigious Civil Services of India.
How much current affairs should be followed before the prelims exam?
Usually One year current affairs prior to the month of prelims exam is important but to be on safer side it is good to start following current affairs religiously once the candidate decides to appear for CSE. The current affairs for mains is usually from last year mains to one month before the mains in which candidate is appearing.