1712. Which of the following statements about the penetration of English into Bengal is/are correct?
1. Job Charnock laid the foundation of Calcutta which later became the heart of the British Indian Empire.
2. The French East India Company built a fort near Fort William in Calcutta.
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1713. In the context of the Indian history, Portuguese 'Cartaz' system refers to?
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1714. Chronologically arrange the following treaties/ conventions signed between the Marathas and the British (starting with the earliest):
1. Treaty of Salbai
2. Treaty of Purandar
3. Convention of Wadgaon
4. Treaty of Surat
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With this three weeks postponement of Prelims, even the Main examination could similarly get postponed by similar duration. Expect the UPSC to announce those details in due course.

Meanwhile, this is an excellent news. Whatever shortcomings you may have.... now you will have time to cover them properly. Three weeks are just enough, neither more nor less.

All the best...👍👍

#notification

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A very evocative Dalit protest song.

Following the strategy plan for prelims?

Does it involve working on your positive mind and attitude?

From today, let's discover how you can stay on track of your preparation with minimum distractions.
You might be facing unwanted challenges right now or you might be in a perfect time zone where you are perfectly ready to give your best shot of preparation.

Nonetheless, these tips will help all of you who are aiming to give upcoming UPSC prelims:

Day 1:
Declutter

Yes, let's declutter our desk and room to begin with.
1. Get rid of notes which you haven't touched for a long time. Keep only those notes which you are definitely going to use.

2. Keep minimum stationary (pens, sticky notes, papers, etc)

3. Avoid keeping anything that takes your thoughts away from studying (photos, plants, headphones). It will depend on a person what distracts or helps them to stay on track.

4. Don't forget to keep a watch and a water bottle apart from study material.

5. Keep everything else away in a cupboard or a suitcase and label it: to be attended post prelims.

6. Get this all done in one day, in minimum time duration.

#declutter #organise #simplestudydesk

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Announcement

In light of the new date of Prelims, we will re start the daily MCQ practice with a new schedule in a day or two.

#Announcement

Day 2
Digital and social declutter

1. Take a full backup of your phone. Which you can access post prelims.
2. On the phone, keep only useful apps, the apps which are not distractions and difficult to manage.
3. Clear your memory/photo gallery.
4. Make your phone a place of no entertainment.


Ask yourself when involved in any social situation
1. Is it helping me in my study?
2. Is my presence very important and crucial in this situation?
3. Is it an emergency?
4. Is it useful in any way to my preparation?

If the answer is NO, excuse yourself from that situation.

#timeisprecious #sayingnoisokay #declutter #onestepatatime #mentaltoughness #strategyplanforprelims

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