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Rank 2 Sociology Answers | Animesh Pradhan | UPSC Sociology Topper
The dividing line between a serious aspirant and a topper is ‘Mentorship’!
Continue reading “Rank 2 Sociology Answers | Animesh Pradhan | UPSC Sociology Topper”2025: Sociology Answer Writing & Test Series | Hybrid | Personalised
Very basic to advance level | 4 Phases | 3 Iterations
Start date: 2nd May, 2024
Every candidate may NOT need formal classroom coaching.
But, every candidate DOES need mentorship.
ARSENAL 2025 | UPSC Sociology comprehensive course
83% of human learning occurs visually
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New Batch: 25th April, 2024
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STEP-UP SERIES 2025: UPSC Sociology Current Affairs
310 Marks in Sociology. Every question in UPSC Sociology is driven by current affairs.
Continue reading “STEP-UP SERIES 2025: UPSC Sociology Current Affairs”2024: 21-Day Sociology Program
Start date: 21st March, 2024
Every candidate may NOT need formal classroom coaching.
But, every candidate DOES need mentorship.
Model Hints: 2023 UPSC Sociology Papers
Every single question has been covered.
Continue reading “Model Hints: 2023 UPSC Sociology Papers”2023 Sociology Full Length Tests (Complete Syllabus) | Mentor-led
Why Full Length Tests are important?
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11 Months | 4 Phases | 3 Iterations
Start date: 3rd Nov, 2023
Every candidate may NOT need formal classroom coaching.
But, every candidate DOES need mentorship.
Rank 12 Sociology Answers | Abhinav Siwach | UPSC Sociology Topper
Abhinav has been associated with us since Dec 2020!
Continue reading “Rank 12 Sociology Answers | Abhinav Siwach | UPSC Sociology Topper”Elevator 2023: UPSC Sociology 2023 Test Series | Personalized | Thinkers Flashcards | Value Addition Classes
The programme includes:
11 Sociology Tests | 1 GS Society Test | 1 Essay Test
It caters to 825 Marks out of total 1750 Marks of UPSC Mains
Continue reading “Elevator 2023: UPSC Sociology 2023 Test Series | Personalized | Thinkers Flashcards | Value Addition Classes”STEP-UP SERIES 2024: UPSC Sociology Current Affairs
Every question in UPSC Sociology is driven by current affairs. Click here for detailed analysis
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83% of human learning occurs visually
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New Batch: 25th May, 2023
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2023: 4 Phase Sociology Test Series
235 days | 4 Phases | 3 Iterations
Every candidate may NOT need formal classroom coaching.
But, every candidate DOES need mentorship.
2023: Sociology Daily Answer Writing [30-day program]
Start date: 11th Oct 2022
At least 150 (out of 500) marks questions were directly from THINKERS topic in UPSC Sociology 2022 paper. Take a look at these 2022 Sociology questions.
[2022 Mains] Top 100 Sociology Current Affairs
Time to be devoted on this compilation: details given below
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2023: Four Months Sociology Program
Includes Answer Writing + Study Material + Value Addition Classes
The PRODUCTIVITY-TIME GRAPH shown below shows how the daily productivity fluctuates for many candidates. Since UPSC preparation is a lengthy process, this graph becomes all the way more important.
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The programme includes:
9 Sociology Tests (5 Sectional + 4 Full Length)
Complementary (1 GS Society Test + 1 Essay Test)
Start date: 26th June, 2022
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The programme includes:
11 Sociology Tests | 1 GS Society Test | 1 Essay Test
It caters to 825 Marks out of total 1750 Marks of UPSC Mains
Continue reading “Elevator 2022: UPSC Sociology 2022 Test Series | Personalized | Value Addition Classes”304 Marks: UPSC Sociology Topper 2021
It is possible to secure an outstanding score in Sociology irrespective of the nature of questions! Answer copy is attached below.
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83% of human learning occurs visually
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New Batch: 12th Aug, 2022
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STEP-UP SERIES 2023: UPSC Sociology Current Affairs
Every question in UPSC Sociology 2021 was driven by current affairs. Click here for detailed analysis
Continue reading “STEP-UP SERIES 2023: UPSC Sociology Current Affairs”Scale Sociology: Answer Writing + Formal Test Series | Hybrid | Personalized
Personalized | 3-Phase | 7 months | Hybrid model | Flexible
Continue reading “Scale Sociology: Answer Writing + Formal Test Series | Hybrid | Personalized”1011 Vacancies: 30-Day Hybrid (Sociology + GS) Program
The next 30-days are among the most crucial parts of your preparation phase. Even if you start now, you can find your name in the final PDF.
ARSENAL 2022-2023 | UPSC Sociology comprehensive course
83% of human learning occurs visually
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New Batch: 15th of every month
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UPSC Sociology 2021: Every question was driven by Current Affairs
Sociology Current Affairs were the driving force behind all questions of UPSC Sociology 2021. Know more in this article!
Continue reading “UPSC Sociology 2021: Every question was driven by Current Affairs”UPSC Sociology 2021: Were our programs helpful? Evidence-based analysis
This articles goes through every single question of UPSC Sociology 2021 – paper 1 and paper 2 – and analyses the relevance of our programs.
Continue reading “UPSC Sociology 2021: Were our programs helpful? Evidence-based analysis”[Magazine] Sociology Current Affairs Monthly PDF – SARAL
Month wise PDF of Sociology Current Affairs Magazine
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2021 GS and Essay Papers [Evidence based analysis]
Continue reading “UPSC Mains 2021: Role of Sociology in Essay and GS papers”UPSC Mains: Graphical evidence-based motivation
It is the true story of two candidates appearing in Mains 2016. Candidate A could not attempt around 30 marks of questions in Paper 1 of Sociology. He had a serious fight in the family the day before the exam.
Continue reading “UPSC Mains: Graphical evidence-based motivation”2022: Sociology Daily Answer Writing [60-day program]
Start date: 7th Jan 2022
[For both beginners and experienced candidates] Smart utilisation of the next 60 days can catapult your preparation to a whole new level. It is the phase wherein:
[2021] Top 100 Sociology Current Affairs
Time to be devoted on this compilation: 1-2 hour(s).
Reading the entire news article is not important at this stage.
Our Toppers’ Answer Copies | Meghana Kavali (Rank 83) | Catherine Saranya (Rank 157)
Answer copies of UPSC Sociology toppers are attached in this article
Continue reading “Our Toppers’ Answer Copies | Meghana Kavali (Rank 83) | Catherine Saranya (Rank 157)”UPSC Sociology 2022: Intensive Mentoring and Answer Writing Program
Personalised guidance + Tests + Study Material + Flowcharts of Approach + Deep Evaluation
The PRODUCTIVITY-TIME GRAPH shown below shows how the daily productivity fluctuates for many candidates. Since UPSC preparation is a lengthy process, this graph becomes all the way more important.
Continue reading “UPSC Sociology 2022: Intensive Mentoring and Answer Writing Program”272 Marks in UPSC Sociology: The Trajectory & Answer Copy | Catherine Saranya | Sociology Topper
Catherine Saranya (IAS, 2020) – Sociology Strategy
This strategy is different. Because she shared it before her final selection.
Continue reading “272 Marks in UPSC Sociology: The Trajectory & Answer Copy | Catherine Saranya | Sociology Topper”Elevator 2021: UPSC Sociology 2021 Test Series | Personalised
The programme includes:
9 Sociology Tests | 1 GS Society Test | 1 Essay Test
It caters to 825 Marks out of total 1750 Marks of UPSC Mains
Continue reading “Elevator 2021: UPSC Sociology 2021 Test Series | Personalised”[Trend Analysis] UPSC Cut Off : 2015-2020
Graphical representation of fluctuations in UPSC cut offs from 2015 to 2020
Continue reading “[Trend Analysis] UPSC Cut Off : 2015-2020”[GS, Essay Copies] Shubham Kumar | UPSC Topper | Rank 1
You don’t have enough attempts to commit all mistakes by yourself and then learn from them. That’s why you ought to learn from the strengths and weaknesses of your peers.
Continue reading “[GS, Essay Copies] Shubham Kumar | UPSC Topper | Rank 1”[Batch 2] Scale Sociology: Answer Writing + Formal Test Series | Hybrid | Personalized
Personalized | 3-Phase | 5 months  | Hybrid model | Flexible
Continue reading “[Batch 2] Scale Sociology: Answer Writing + Formal Test Series | Hybrid | Personalized”STEP-UP SERIES 2022-23: UPSC Sociology Current Affairs
Two important prerequisites for a good score in UPSC Sociology are:
1. Basic conceptual clarity of Sociological concepts
2. Ability to smartly apply these concepts to Current Events
75 Day Intensive Sociology Program
All available seats have been taken!
Includes Tests + Study Material + Flowcharts of Approach + Deep Evaluation
The PRODUCTIVITY-TIME GRAPH shown below shows how the daily productivity fluctuates for many candidates. Since UPSC preparation is a lengthy process, this graph becomes all the way more important.
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I wanted to ‘escape’ to somewhere and the remedy I found was to sleep all day long. But now, I’m quite happy that I’m finally coming out of it. I could luckily figure out the root-cause of my depression before it was too late.
Continue reading “Snippets: Live Interaction with Mains-Cleared Candidate”Scale Sociology: Answer Writing + Formal Test Series | Hybrid | Personalized
Personalized | 3-Phase | 7 months | Hybrid model | Flexible
Continue reading “Scale Sociology: Answer Writing + Formal Test Series | Hybrid | Personalized”Mains 2020: Top 100 Sociology Current Affairs
Almost every UPSC Sociology question is driven by current affairs.
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UPSC Sociology Current Affairs: STEP-UP SERIES 2021-22
Includes current affairs compilation for
Sociology (24 months) | GS Society | Ethics
The program will now be updated till Mains, 2021.
Let’s look at this UPSC Sociology 2019 question. This question is driven by a contemporary event.
Elevator: UPSC Sociology 2020 Test Series
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The programme includes:
11 Sociology Tests | 1 GS Society Test | 1 Essay Test
It caters to 825 Marks out of total 1750 Marks of UPSC Mains
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[Launching] ARSENAL – UPSC Sociology comprehensive course
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UPSC Sociology Current Affairs: STEP-UP Series 2020-2021
Two important prerequisites for a good score in UPSC Sociology are:
1. Basic conceptual clarity of Sociological concepts
2. Ability to smartly apply these concepts to Current Events
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UPSC Sociology 2019 analysis: High role of Current Affairs
All questions in UPSC Sociology, 2019 were driven by CURRENT AFFAIRS!
Questions in UPSC Sociology 2019 were a smart mix of: Continue reading “UPSC Sociology 2019 analysis: High role of Current Affairs”
From Mead’s perspective : Artificial Intelligence and sociology of mind
In USA senate hearing last year, Mark Zuckerberg used the term “Artificial Intelligence” 28 times. The term “trust’ occurred 20 times, “freedom” 4 times and “democracy” 3 times. Proliferation of everyday use of Artificial intelligence in the form of chat bots, Smart home systems etc lead us to realize that AI lives as a ‘non-human intelligent actor’ in the society.
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Our All New Telegram Channel
We have created a Telegram channel dedicated to Sociology and Social Issues for clutter free materials, strategies and sociological dimensions of current affairs etc.
Link to the channel: https://t.me/SociologyAndSocialIssues
Sample articles shared below. Continue reading “Our All New Telegram Channel”
Current Affairs Step-Up Series for UPSC Sociology [2019]
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Dedicated to those who just missed the UPSC final list!
“Suppose you are the District Magistrate of ABC district having XYZ problem.” Must have come across this statement in Ethics paper. That’s where all this starts! Continue reading “Dedicated to those who just missed the UPSC final list!”
Ritzer: Important chapters for UPSC Sociology
Sociological thinkers form the core of UPSC Sociology preparation. Continue reading “Ritzer: Important chapters for UPSC Sociology”
Make handwritten notes online | Smart Preparation
Gaurav Agarwal made online notes.
Anudeep Durishetty made online notes.
Images of their notes, below! Continue reading “Make handwritten notes online | Smart Preparation”
Towards a sociology of adoption
Data from Ministry of Women and Child Development suggest that out of 11649 adoption in India 6962 are girl child. A country which has stitched son meta preference as biological child, it seems strange superficially to find daughters are in demand for adoption. Continue reading “Towards a sociology of adoption”
Sociology of India’s coalition politics
Elections in India are like wars where you can’t afford to loose even a single battle. In American politics while there are obvious connections between economics and politics, In India the connections are more lopsided towards social factors.
Netflixed Entertainment and its social reflections
For a long time Television remained the product for entertainment consumption, as least for our generation. Today this television is reorienting itself with avatars of Netflix and internet Web-vision. Continue reading “Netflixed Entertainment and its social reflections”
BUDGET 2019 for UPSC Sociology – (interim)
INFORMAL SECTOR is a sub-topic in UPSC Sociology Paper 2. Budget 2019 proposes a  mega pension yojana namely ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram–Yogi Maandhan’ for the unorganised (informal) sector workers.
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Economic criteria in reservation – Sociological reflections
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment passed in Loksabha and Rajyasabha. It literally took a mere debate of 72 hours as a new policy got stamped in cabinet committee and went ahead to successfully garner crucial special majority in houses of Parliament.
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Surveillance governance: Sociological reflections
George Orwell well iterated in his work 1984 “who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past“. Continue reading “Surveillance governance: Sociological reflections”
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UPSC Sociology is a dynamic subject.
Therefore, merely reading textbooks is not sufficient. For value addition purpose it is imperative to make a repository of such articles for all possible topics mentioned in UPSC Sociology syllabus. Continue reading “Unable to access EPW article? Check this”
[For Beginners] Build your UPSC concepts through these GRAPHIC GUIDES
This article contains GRAPHIC books for:
Sociology | Ethics | Economy
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Sociological analysis of #MeToo movement | UPSC Sociology
All theories of a typical social movement – Relative Deprivation theory, theory of Collective Action, Resource Mobilisation theory and Structural Strain theory can be applied to #MeToo movement.
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High role of current affairs in UPSC Mains (Sociology), 2018
Regular Sociological analysis of current events is IMPORTANT – here is why!
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[For beginners] Practical step by step guide to UPSC Prelims
Because, merely suggesting booklist and strategy is necessary, but not sufficient. Continue reading “[For beginners] Practical step by step guide to UPSC Prelims”
[For beginners] How to smartly use current affairs in UPSC Sociology?
Whether your UPSC Sociology syllabus is complete or not, you can always read this article! Continue reading “[For beginners] How to smartly use current affairs in UPSC Sociology?”
All 2018 current affairs for UPSC Sociology
Those appearing in Mains 2018, please check this article after GS papers are over.
Why use current affairs in UPSC Sociology answers?
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Haralambos & Holborn, 8th edition (Blue book): Important page numbers|UPSC Sociology
This article covers Eighth edition of the book. Continue reading “Haralambos & Holborn, 8th edition (Blue book): Important page numbers|UPSC Sociology”
15 days to UPSC Mains – time to be more of YOURSELF
There are good chances that whatever NEW materials you read in the last 15 days may not add further value to your Mains marks. Continue reading “15 days to UPSC Mains – time to be more of YOURSELF”
Handmade NOTES of UPSC Sociology toppers
How to use these notes?
UPSC Sociology: NCERT topicwise notes for those extra marks
There is a common confusion among many UPSC Sociology aspirants.
“I am preparing for UPSC Sociology. I went through the NCERTs, however, I did not find it very useful.”Â
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[For beginners] How to start UPSC Sociology preparation?
Academics apart, Sociology, and specifically UPSC syllabus of Sociology, will help you improve as an individual.
It has made me more democratic as an individual. Continue reading “[For beginners] How to start UPSC Sociology preparation?”
Do you need to modify your strategy for UPSC Prelims, 2019?
‘Polygamy’ is dangerous
Freshers have equally good chances of clearing – stay away from rumors
Do not generalize trend from 2015 and 2016 Papers – they were exceptions! Continue reading “Do you need to modify your strategy for UPSC Prelims, 2019?”
UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty | GS copies | What we can learn!
This article covers:
- Analysis of Ethics (section A) questions of UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty
- Analysis of Case studies (Ethics) of UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty
Continue reading “UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty | GS copies | What we can learn!”
Mohapatra Sir’s class for UPSC Sociology: First hand experience by Richa Tejasvi
I have been a student of Mohapatra Sir’s class for UPSC Sociology. Before joining the classroom program I, being new to Sociology, had several doubts about which coaching to join. Continue reading “Mohapatra Sir’s class for UPSC Sociology: First hand experience by Richa Tejasvi”
Ring binder files and UPSC Sociology preparation [Freshers]
Syllabus of UPSC Sociology may be short compared to its counterparts, however, this subject is among the most dynamic optional subjects. You need to keep updating your notes based on current events. That’s where the need for Ring binder files arises. Continue reading “Ring binder files and UPSC Sociology preparation [Freshers]”
UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty | Essay copy – 1 | What we can learn!
Click here to download ESSAY COPY of UPSC topper ANUDEEP DURISHETTY
ANUDEEP DURISHETTY has secured first rank in UPSC Civil Services Examinations – 2017. This post dives deep into one of his ESSAY COPIES. Video link covering detailed analysis of the essay is given below. Continue reading “UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty | Essay copy – 1 | What we can learn!”
Topic wise government schemes for Paper 2 | UPSC Sociology
For that extra mark in every answer
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Useful stuffs for your study room | UPSC Preparation
Exam preparation involves spending long hours in a room, all alone. This exercise has to continue for months, may be years. And, you are expected to be mentally, physically and emotionally fit throughout the journey. That’s possible when your study room is clean, comfortable and is reverberating with positive energy. Continue reading “Useful stuffs for your study room | UPSC Preparation”
UPSC Sociology: High impact articles by Sociologists
This post is a compilation of articles by Sociologists themselves. The articles are directly related to topics mentioned in UPSC syllabus. Smart reading of these first hand articles would help in opinion formation and analysis of questions asked in UPSC Mains, which is the trend now.
How to read these articles for maximum impact in UPSC Sociology-
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UPSC Interview: Sociology questions
This section would be updated on a regular basis!
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Had limited success in UPSC Mains? This is for you…
Your heart was thudding against your rib cage as you were typing your roll number in THE PDF. And then…
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When is the best time to prepare Sociology for UPSC?
Whether you are a fresher or not, the right time is NOW
i.e. just after UPSC Mains.
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This news article touches all 4 GS papers | UPSC Mains
Couple sell new born baby girl to settle hospital bill
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The latent advantage of failing in UPSC prelims!
[Please do not read it if you have cleared UPSC Prelims.] Continue reading “The latent advantage of failing in UPSC prelims!”
UPSC Sociology – Paper 1 IGNOU topic wise notes
How to use these PDFs?
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[Compilation] Must read articles with Sociological perspective | UPSC Sociology
 This article would be updated regularly.
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Blogs of UPSC Sociology toppers
Why one should read toppers’ blog?
[Books] UPSC Sociology & GS : Previous years’ questions
If you are not going through previous year questions of Sociology, you may be working hard, however, not smartly. Continue reading “[Books] UPSC Sociology & GS : Previous years’ questions”
[Videos of] Topic wise UPSC Syllabus + Orientation lectures
This article covers:
  1. Topic wise videos of UPSC Sociology by UGC
  2. Orientation lectures by different coaching institutes
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Sociology for UPSC 