Why do you need a Current Affairs Course?

  • Current Affairs constitute about 40-50% of your questions in the Preliminary Examination. Moreover, the questions asked about contemporary events are often indirect and dynamic in nature. It is impossible to attempt these questions currently - if you prepare for Current Affairs in a scattered and superficial manner - in a crash course. 
  • In this flagship Course Manikant Sir will solve this chronic problem of students using his rich experience of 32+ years, in the following manner:
    • Don’t memorise mindlessly: We will first create a structure of your static knowledge and then integrate current affairs with your foundational preparation. 
    • Declutter your sources: You will be provided with tailor-made, concise class notes containing only the most essential, exam-oriented information. 
    • Classes by Manikant Sir himself: You will get almost 1.5 years of coverage in 35+ high quality classes, 80+ Hours of comprehensive coverage  to be taken by Manikant Sir and assisted by subject experts.
    • Master concepts by continuous practice in class and applying your static knowledge in real-time. 
    • Practice to Perfection: To test your knowledge, you will be attempting four Full-Length Mock Tests, with questions strictly aligning with the UPSC Pattern.
    • Access to Monthly Current Affairs Magazine and Yearly Compilation. 

Why has Manikant Sir introduced GS Manthan?

For the past 32 years, Manikant Sir has dedicated his life to solving the most challenging problems of UPSC Aspirants. And lately, Specially since the overhaul of Examination Pattern in 2013, integrating current affairs with the preparation of General Studies has been the biggest problem that aspirants face. Manikant Sir’s unique academic journey and rigorous teaching experience have allowed him to gain expertise in several subjects and understand the demand of UPSC CSE, very deeply. That is why, he wants to help you simplify your preparation!

Manikant Sir believes in the motto - “Current Affairs should not be studied as a separate subject”.  In fact, it should be studied in an integrated manner. There is no strict segregation between static knowledge and current affairs - as we can see in the trends of Previous Year Questions. This does not mean that you don’t need facts or information at all; Instead, it means  you need to study them in the right context. The advantage of this process is you will maximise retention and have a complete understanding of all the issues.