Q1: How should one write the introductory and concluding paragraphs? And please explain the difference between a ‘general statement’ and ‘thesis statement’. In the introductory paragraph you explain the topic and make your ‘thesis statement’ around which your essay revolves. The introductory paragraph also reflects your outline ‘the course your argumentation would follow. Some people prefer starting the essay with …
Read More »Expected Questions for CSS – 2013
Essays 1. Gender discrimination in our society 2. The cost of energy crisis in Pakistan 3. Literacy is the only panacea for the ills of Pakistan 4.Media: A double-edged weapon 5. Pakistan: An administrative malaise 6. Islam in the civilizational perspective 7. Climate change: A fact or fiction? 8. Unbridled liberty is no liberty: Limits of freedom of expression 9. …
Read More »Acing the Interview!
Mr. Ali Shehzad is an officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (former DMG) and he topped the interview in his CSS examination. ‘The CSS hopefuls’ interview with members of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), together with the psychological assessment that precedes, is a ‘game-changer’ in the selection process for Central Superior Services (CSS). Before we embark upon a detailed rundown …
Read More »Everyday Science: Tips to Score High?
Everyday Science (EDS) is the only subject that ensure 80% marks in the CSS Examination. But, it’s a bit hard to achieve this target. Let’s take a look at the technique the aspirants should go for in order to score excellent marks in this high scoring paper. First, we shall discuss the manner in which candidates usually make the preparation. …
Read More »Students Should go to Teachers Instead of Academies
In a nutshell, preparing for the exam by memorising is not the key to success but taking tests matter which help them a lot in bagging top positions. With final exam just around the corner, students are confused what to do in this situation because many of them fail to mismanagement and wastage of their precious time in futile practices. …
Read More »Tips & Tricks for Compulsory Papers
The written part of Competitive examination is considered the toughest one in all competitive exams in the country. With the start of the New Year, the aspirants would be gearing up for revisions and giving final shapes to their notes. In this piece of writing, I shall try to discuss some tips for the aspirants to attempt compulsory papers. It …
Read More »Age Relaxation in CSS Exam: The Most Neglected Area
Modifications and changes in our present system are essential to bring CSS selection system in line with modern-day requirements and practices. Today’s issue is age relaxation for CSS hopefuls. I would like to make some suggestions after reviewing the age-limit decision, with reference to our neighbouring countries. Let’s see how they relax age-limit for competent people to sit exams. During …
Read More »Vocabulary In News II
ex-officio: by virtue of one’s position or status Asif Yaseen Malik has been appointed ex-officio chairman of PIA. bar: block, restrict, thwart, obstruct, impede Myanmar bars OIC from opening its office. vandalise: damage, despoil, ravage, raze, wreck Bangladesh has started rebuilding 19 Buddhist temples vandalised by Muslim mobs. pedigree: lineage, descent, extraction, ancestry India’s new foreign minister blends an illustrious …
Read More »Queries of CSS Aspirants
This section has been started to guide the aspirants of competitive exams. Experienced mentors will answer all the queries regarding CSS and PMS. Looking for guidance,send us your Queries and our experts will answer. 1. What is the significance of drawing diagrams and figures in EDS paper? Most important! EDS is a science paper. In science paper, you have to …
Read More »PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS
CSS Psychological examination is considered the toughest of its kind. This examination comprises multiple tests and activities which expand to two days. The primary objective of psychological assessment is to estimate the abilities and personality traits of the candidates in order to gauge their aptitude for the Civil Services of Pakistan. Performance of candidates in this examination not only influences …
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