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PERSONALMENTORSHIP PROGRAM – 2019

One-to-one Mentorship Program for CSE Mains 2019

(Online & Offline Mode)

After successful completion of 100+ Most Probable Editorials & Questions for CSE Mains 2018

from where more than 30 questions were directly from our course, we are starting the

Mentorship Program for GS under the experienced guidance of Mitra sir & Expert Team. It’s a

personalized mentor guided program having timely copy checking by the mentor and faculty and

personalized feedback.The tests and the feedback would be conducted at Offline Test Centre as

well as inOnline Mode for out-stationed students.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Total 20 Testswhich includes11 Sectional Tests,4 Full Comprehensive Tests and 5 Essays.

There is NO restriction in number of tests to 20. If Mentor and mentee are not satisfied with the

test performance then more tests on the same topics will be taken till the satisfactory

performance is ensured. So practically test numbers might increase as per case to case basis. Same

applicable to Essays too.

Candidates can write the tests OFFLINE at MitrasIAS, Pusa Road anytime between 9AM to 5PM.

For ONLINE tests, one can write it at the comfort of their home and send it on email after scanning

it via Camscanner.

Standard Model Answers will be provided after each test is over. It also includes answer writing

approach and structure for every answer.Best Copies of students will also be shared for every test

so that students can judge their standing in the tests.

Test Discussions for selective tests may be held at MitrasIAS, Pusa road by expert faculty.

All copies will bechecked by Mitra Sir& Expert Teamand one’s progress via test series will be

tracked. A maximum of 1 week will be needed for the evaluation of test copies. The evaluated

copy either will be mailed back to the students (Online mode) or can be handed over to the

student personally (Offline mode).Copies might get evaluated on same day provided candidates

writes test on time and also subject to availability of mentor.


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One-to-one Personal Feedback will be provided by Mitra Sir &expert team membersafter the

evaluation of the copies both in online(via telephone support)and offline mode (in personal

meeting) for respective categories students.

Interaction will also be made with successful candidates/high scorer in GS

All sorts of help other than test series will also be provided to the candidates which will help in

qualifying mains. It may also include helps regarding the best study materials for various topics.

Various other quality study materials will also be referred to the candidates as per the exam

requirements.

Questions would be designed to judge the candidates’ conceptual clarity and interdisciplinary

approach more than the factual knowledge.

Students can write the Tests any time after the Test Release Date. They can postpone but not

prepone their tests. Students can attempt tests till Mains 2019.

The students are advised to use the feedback and effective strategy (which is personalizedand

varies with student to student) in their subsequent tests for improvement.

FOCUS 30 batch:The total intake will be maximum of 30 students because then only proper focus

will be given and full availability of mentors will be ensured always. Although the admission to the

course is first-cum-first served basis.

Special Attention

Personal interaction with Mitra Sir for overall feedback and strategy discussion regarding

preparation.

FREE access to foundation classes of Ethics batch by Mitra sir.

Mitra Sir’s book on Ethics Part-I & II will also be provided during joining the program.

PROCEDURE FOR ONLINE/OFFLINE TEST Student can take the test any time after the test is released on the scheduled date and sent on

their email in pdf format. Tests will be released on the Test Portal on Sundays, as per calendar.

The students will Download the test papers and take the print out of the test. Attempt the test in strict

environment with strict timings as mentioned in the paper. The Attempted Paper should be scanned by a scanner or Mobile Phone using the

Camscanner App and sent to [email protected]

It is expected that students write the Tests as per the test timings on Sundays.


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Evaluated answer sheets with proper feedback, comment, and guidance along with the paper

analysis will be sent back to students by email within 1 weeks after receiving the answer sheet by

either in person or via email. The one-to-one mentorship facility (for both offline/online students)

can be availed by the students after an email/phone request through telephonic call at time

convenient to both of them.

Detailed model answers will be provided along the test papers on their email id or in person.

The discussion of question and answers can be done in person (for Offline Students) or via

telephone (Online Students). There will not be any classes for discussion of question papers.

Instead one-to-one discussion can be taken with Mitra Sir & Expert Team in online or offline mode.

Best copies will also be shared. This will help candidates to understand the best practices which

could be followed to score better marks and to understand his standing in the competitive crowd.

Fees Structure:

Rs 22000 (All inclusive) for 20 tests (15 GS + 5 Essays)

Contact for any queries:

MitrasIAS, Samyak Tower, 39 Pusa Road, Opp. Metro Pillar: 120, Karol Bagh, New Delhi.

Email support:[email protected] ;

Mobile: 7906255103 ; 011-45505509 ; 011-40230928

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TEST SCHEDULE

TEST No.

DATE GS PAPER TOPICS

TOPICS REFERENCE MATERIALS

TEST NO.1

Sunday, 16th June 2019 1.5 Hours, 130 Marks

GS-1: Modern India & Art and Culture

Modern Indian history from

about the middle of the

eighteenth century until the

present significant events,

personalities, issues.

The Freedom Struggle - its

various stages and important

contributors or contributions

from different parts of the

country.

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Modern India

Indian Freedom Struggle of independence - Bipin Chandra

“A Brief History of Modern India” -Spectrum Publications

Modern Indian history - B.L Grover

Plassey to Partition by Shekhar Bandhopadhyay

Modern India by Sumit Sarkar

Art & Culture

12th NCERT: Fine Arts

CCRT Website or compilation

Indian Culture and Heritage -NIOS: www.nios.ac.in

Facets of Indian Culture (Spectrum Publication)

Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania (TMH Publications)

TEST NO.2

Sunday, 23rd June 2019 1.5 Hours, 130 Marks

GS-1: World History & Post Independence History

WORLD HISTORY

Renaissance

Industrial Revolution

French Revolution

Rise and Fall of Napoleon

Unification of Italy and Germany

Colonialism & Imperialism

American Revolution& Civil War

Russian Revolution

WORLD HISTORY

NCERT(old): World History by Arjun Dev

World History by Ankur Sharma, published by

http://www.nios.ac.in/


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World War I

Communism and its spread

Fascism&Nazism

The Great Depression of1929

Inter War Period

World War II

Cold War

Decolonisation

Post-Cold War World

United Nations

Problems in Middle East

Problems in Africa

Redrawal of National Boundaries

Political philosophies like

communism, capitalism, socialismetc. - their forms and effect on the society.

POST INDEPENDENCE HISTORY National Movement and Its Legacy

Initial Years

Reorganisation of States

Language Problem

Nehruvian Era – Foreign Policy

Shastri Years

Indira Gandhi years

JP Movement and National

Emergency

Janta Movement

Rajiv Years

Economic Reform 1991

Land Reforms

Cooperatives

Agriculture and Green Revolution

Caste Untouchability, Anti-Caste Politics

Indian women since independence

Communalism

Wizard

Mastering World History by Norman Lowe

History of Modern World by B.V. Rao

Europe since Napoleon by David Thomson

Aspects of European History-II by Stephen J. Lee

POST INDEPENDENCE HISTORY

12th NCERT: Politics in India after Independence

India since Independence by Bipin Chandra

India after Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha

Pradhanmantri TV Series by ABP News

TEST NO.3

Sunday, 30th June 2019 1.5 Hours, 125 Marks

GS-1: Physical and World Geography, Biodiversity, Environment and Disaster Management

• Salient features of world's physical geography. •Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). •Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity,

11th NCERT: Physical Geography

Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong

Around the World (Geography): ICSE Board [Class 6, 7 and 8] or OLD NCERT Books [Class 6, 7, 8]


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cyclone etc., geographical features and their location - changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. •Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers •Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

Disaster and disaster management.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Orient Black Swan School Atlas

Internet & Other sources

Ecology & Environment (India Year Book)

Ecology and Environment – P D Sharma

Shankar IAS Compilations

The Hindu Survey of the Environment

NCERT Ecology: Unit X -Class 12th Biology

www.downtoearth.org.in

PIB: www.pib.nic.in

Newspaper: The Hindu, Indian Express

Yojna, Kurukshetra, Current Affairs MagazineCompilations on Disaster Management

TEST NO.4

Sunday, 7th July 2019 1.5 Hours, 125 Marks

GS-3: Science & Technology & National Security

Science and Technology

Science and Technology -

developments and their

applications and effects in

everyday life Achievements

of Indians in science &

technology; indigenization of

technology and developing

new technology.

Awareness in the fields of IT,

Space, Computers, robotics,

nano-technology, bio-

technology and issues

relating to intellectual

property rights

Science and Technology

Science & Technology : TMH Publication or Spectrum Publication

Science Reporter

Shankar IAS Compilations

Newspapers: The Hindu, Indian Express

Yojna, Kurukshetra, Current Affairs Magzines

IGNOU : MPA-018 Disaster Management

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/

http://www.pib.nic.in/


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National Security

Linkages between development

and spread of extremism.

Role of external state and non-

state actors in creating

challenges to internal security.

Challenges to internal security

through communication

networks, role of media and

social networking sites in

internal security challenges,

basics of cyber security; money-

laundering and its prevention.

Security challenges and their

management in border areas;

linkages of organized crime with

terrorism.

Various Security forces and

agencies and their mandate.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

2nd ARC REPORT (Crisis Management)

National Security

NCERT Class 12: Political Science: Contemporary World Politics (Chapter: Security in the Contemporary World)

2nd ARC REPORT (Public Order, Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution, Combating Terrorism)

Ministry of Home Affairs: www.mha.nic.in

Challenges to Internal Security of India by Ashok Kumar IPS Internal Security by Lohit Matani IPS

TEST NO.5

Sunday, 7th July 2019 1.5 Hours, 125

Marks

ESSAY TEST- 1

Women, Education, Social Issues like Poverty, Child Issues, Unemployment , Global & Economic Issues

TEST NO.6

Sunday, 14th July 2019 1.5 Hours, 125 Marks

GS-1: Social Issues/ Indian Society GS-2: Indian Diaspora & International Relations

Social Issues/ Indian Society

Salient features of Indian

Society, Diversity of India

Role of women and women's

organization, population and

associated issues, poverty and

developmental issues,

urbanization, their problems

and their remedies.

Effects of globalization on Indian

society.

Social Issues/ Indian Society

NCERT -12th – Indian Society NCERT -12th - Social Change and Development In India

Social Problems in India - Ram Ahuja


http://www.mha.nic.in/


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Social empowerment,

communalism, regionalism &

secularism.

International Relations& Indian Diaspora

India and its neighbourhood-

relations.

Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests

Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests, Indian diaspora.

Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

PIB,Yojna,Frontline,Kurukshetra

International Relations

NCERT Class 12th : Political Science: Contemporary World Politics

Foreign Policy of India by V N Khanna

Ministry of External Affairs website

PIB: www.pib.nic.in


TEST NO.7

Sunday, 21st July 2019 1.5 Hours, 125

Marks

GS-4: Ethics: Theory

Ethics and Human Interface:

Essence, determinants and

consequences of Ethics in human

actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics

in private and public relationships.

Human Values – lessons from the

lives and teachings of great leaders,

reformers and administrators; role

of family, society and educational

institutions in inculcating values.

Attitude: content, structure,

function; its influence and relation

with thought and behaviour; moral

and political attitudes; social

influence and persuasion.

Aptitude and foundational values for

Civil Service , integrity, impartiality

and non-partisanship, objectivity,

dedication to public service,

empathy, tolerance and compassion

towards the weakersections.

Emotional intelligence-concepts,

and their utilities and application in

administration and governance

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude by MitrasIAS Part- I & II

ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE – D.SUBBARAO

Chronicle LEXICON

Understanding Ethics by Noel Preston

A Short Introduction to Ethics – Dr. S.N. Singh

BBC Guide to Ethics

2nd

ARC Reports (1) Ethics in Governance, (2) Citizen Centric Administration (3) Refurbishing Personnel Administration (4) RTI: Master Key to Good Governance


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Contributions of moral thinkers and

philosophers from India and world.

Public/Civil service values and Ethics

in Public administration: Status and

problems; ethical concerns and

dilemmas in government and

private institutions; laws, rules,

regulations and conscience as

sources of ethical guidance;

accountability and ethical

governance; strengthening of ethical

and moral values in governance;

ethical issues in international

relations and funding; corporate

governance.

Probity in Governance: Concept of

public service; Philosophical basis of

governance and probity;

Information sharing and

transparency in government, Right

to Information, Codes of Ethics,

Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters,

Work culture, Quality of service

delivery, Utilization of public funds,

challenges of corruption. TEST NO.8


Marks

GS-4: Ethics: Case Studies

Case Studies based on

ethics syllabus

Previous Years Papers on Case Studies Must be Analyzed and Prepared Accordingly

TEST NO. 9


Marks

ESSAY TEST- 2

Environment, Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Climate Change, Pollution, Disaster Management

TEST NO.10

Sunday, 4th August 2019 1.5 Hours, 125 Marks

GS-4: Ethics: Theory

Ethics and Human Interface:

Essence, determinants and

consequences of Ethics in human

actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics

in private and public relationships.

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude by MitrasIAS Part- I & II

ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE – D.SUBBARAO


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Human Values – lessons from the

lives and teachings of great leaders,

reformers and administrators; role

of family, society and educational

institutions in inculcating values.

Attitude: content, structure,

function; its influence and relation

with thought and behaviour; moral

and political attitudes; social

influence and persuasion.

Aptitude and foundational values for

Civil Service , integrity, impartiality

and non-partisanship, objectivity,

dedication to public service,

empathy, tolerance and compassion

towards the weakersections.

Emotional intelligence-concepts,

and their utilities and application in

administration and governance

Contributions of moral thinkers and

philosophers from India and world.

Public/Civil service values and Ethics

in Public administration: Status and

problems; ethical concerns and

dilemmas in government and

private institutions; laws, rules,

regulations and conscience as

sources of ethical guidance;

accountability and ethical

governance; strengthening of ethical

and moral values in governance;

ethical issues in international

relations and funding; corporate

governance.

Probity in Governance: Concept of

public service; Philosophical basis of

governance and probity;

Information sharing and

transparency in government, Right

to Information, Codes of Ethics,

Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters,

Work culture, Quality of service

delivery, Utilization of public funds,

challenges of corruption.

Chronicle LEXICON

Understanding Ethics by Noel Preston

A Short Introduction to Ethics – Dr. S.N. Singh

BBC Guide to Ethics

2nd

ARC Reports (1) Ethics in Governance, (2) Citizen Centric Administration (3) Refurbishing Personnel Administration (4) RTI: Master Key to Good Governance


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TEST NO.11

Sunday, 11thAugust 2019 3 Hours, 250 Marks

GS-4: Ethics: Case Studies

Case Studies based on

ethics syllabus

Previous Years Papers on Case Studies Must be Analyzed and Prepared Accordingly

TEST NO.12

Sunday, 18th August 2019 3 Hours, 250 Marks

GS-2:Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice

Functions and responsibilities of

the Union and the States, issues

and challenges pertaining to the

federal structure, devolution of

powers and finances up to local

levels and challenges therein.

Separation of powers between

various organs dispute redressal

mechanisms and institutions.

Comparison of the Indian

constitutional scheme with that

of other countries.

Parliament and State

Legislatures - structure,

functioning, conduct of

business, powers & privileges

and issues arising out of these.

Structure, organization and

functioning of the Executive and

the Judiciary Ministries and

Departments of the

Government; pressure groups

and formal/informal

associations and their role in the

Polity.

Salient features of the

Representation of People's Act.

Appointment to various

Constitutional posts, powers,

functions and responsibilities of

various Constitutional Bodies.

Statutory, regulatory and

various quasi-judicial bodies.

Government policies and

interventions for development

in various sectors and issues

arising out of their design and

implementation.

11th NCERT: Indian

Constitution at Work

12th NCERT: Politics in India after Independence

Indian Polity by M Laxmikant

Introduction to the Constitution of India : D D Basu

Constitution of India by PM Bakshi

2nd ARC REPORT

Punchi Commission Report

PIB: www.pib.nic.in

Current Magazine, Yojna, Kurukshetra

Newspaper: The Hindu, Indian Express, Rajya Sabha TV


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Development processes and the

development industry- the role

of NGOs, SHGs, various groups

and associations, donors,

charities, institutional and other

stakeholders.

Welfare schemes for vulnerable

sections of the population by

the Centre and States and the

performance of these schemes;

mechanisms, laws, institutions

and Bodies constituted for the

protection and betterment of

these vulnerable sections.

Issues relating to development

and management of Social

Sector or Services relating to

Health, Education, Human

Resources.

Issues relating to poverty and

hunger.

Important aspects of

governance, transparency and

accountability, e-governance-

applications, models, successes,

limitations, and potential;

citizens charters, transparency

& accountability and

institutional and other

measures.

Role of civil services in a

democracy.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

TEST NO.13

Sunday, 18th August 2019 1.5 Hours, 150

Marks

ESSAY TEST- 3

Any Philosophical Topics

TEST

Sunday, 25th

GS-3:

Indian Economy and issues

relating to planning,

11th NCERT: Economics: Indian


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NO.14

August 2019 1.5 Hours, 125 Marks

Economic Development

mobilization of resources,

growth, development and

employment.

Inclusive growth and issues

arising from it.

Government Budgeting.

Issues related to direct and

indirect farm subsidies and

minimum support prices;

Public Distribution System-

objectives, functioning,

limitations, revamping;

issues of buffer stocks and

food security; Technology

missions; economics of

animal-rearing.

Food processing and related

industries in India- scope

and significance, location,

upstream and downstream

requirements, supply chain

management.

Land reforms in India.

Effects of liberalization on

the economy, changes in

industrial policy and their

effects on industrial growth.

Infrastructure: Energy,

Ports, Roads, Airports,

Railways, etc.

Investment models

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Economic Development

Economic Survey of India

Indian Economy: R. Dutt and Sundaram

Indian Economy: Mishra & Puri

Theory of Macro Economics by H.L. Ahuja

Economic Development since Independence by Uma Kapila

Indian Economy Since Independence - Uma Kapil

2nd ARC REPORT(Strengthening Financial Management Systems)

Report :Twelfth Five Year Plan 2012-17 Documents(Planning Commission)

PIB: www.pib.nic.in

India Year Book

Yojna, Kurukshetra, Current Affairs Magazine

Newspaper: The Hindu, Indian Express

Rajya Sabha TV

TEST NO. 15

Sunday, 1st September 2019 3 Hours, 250 Marks 9AM to 12 Noon

Full Test GS -1

GS1: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society


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TEST NO. 16

Sunday, 1st September 2019

3 Hours, 250 Marks

2PM to 5PM

Full Test GS -2

GS2: Governance,

Constitution, Polity, Social

Justice and International

relations

TEST NO. 17

Sunday, 2nd September 2019

3 Hours, 250

Marks

9AM to 12 Noon

ESSAY TEST- 5

Any Theme/Issue Candidate has to write

1 essay selected from list of topics/themes

1 essay for any philosophical topics as per UPSC Pattern

TEST NO. 18

Sunday, 8th September 2019

3 Hours, 250 Marks

9AM to 12 Noon

Full Test GS -3

GS3:Technology , Economic Development , Biodiversity -Environment , Security and Disaster Management

TEST NO. 19


3 Hours, 250 Marks

2PM to 5PM

Full Test GS -4

GS4:Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

TEST NO. 20


3 Hours, 250 Marks

9AM to 12 Noon

ESSAY TEST- 6

Any Theme/Issue Candidate has to write

1 essay selected from list of topics/themes

1 essay for any philosophical topics as per UPSC Pattern


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ABOUT THE MENTORS

Mitra Sir

Mitra Sir is the founder of Mitra’s IAS institute, one of the most recognized and trusted IAS institute in Delhi.

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” Keeping same attitude, Mitra sir’s wisdom to change the visualisation and imagination to bring the necessary thoughts among aspiring students, his passionate teaching style as well as his camaraderie with his students has always proved to be a healthy mixture for any aspirant under his guidance. Be it CSE 2nd rank Athar Amir or 11th rank Sanskriti Jain, every year his results have proved his hard work and strong determination in the field.

He is cosmopolitan and secret admirer of philosophers who in their times had the true wisdom to define life. “Good fortune happens when opportunity meets preparation”

Athar Aamir

AIR 2, 2015

The conceptual clarity, approach to teaching and intensive feedback truly makes studying at

Mitra’s IAS a great bet. I thank Mitra Sir for the right guidance, personal attention and the

amazing and inspiring way of teaching.

Satyam Mohan

AIR 681, 2014

Mitra Sir’s help and guidance has played an important role in securing a rank in my 1st

attempt. Mitra Sir’s in depth understanding of the subject and lucid way of explaining gave

me the confidence I needed.

Saurabh Gupta

AIR 219, 2014

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I was indeed lucky to have Mitra Sir’s guidance. Mitra Sir helped me a lot in answer writing

and gave a lot of personal attention.

Sanskriti Jain

AIR 11, 2014

I strongly believe that Mitrapal Sir’s methodology of teaching which emphasizes on building

a strong conceptual foundation of Philosophy is best suited to the current pattern of

analytical question. It is my great privilege to recommend Mitra’s IAS classes to all aspirants.

I strongly believe that you provide the best guidance for Philosophy in the english medium.

Jatin Lal

AIR 42, 2015

I would like to sincerely thank Mitrapal Sir for his immense role in my success. Mitra Sir’s

method of teaching and his support played a key role in my achievement. Mitra Sir is not only

a teacher but a mentor for me. Thank you Sir!

Kumar Harsh

AIR 43, 2015

Mitra Sir has a very holistic and exam oriented approach toward teaching the subject. In

addition to this the guidance he provided to me for the interview was of great help. I feel

immensely grateful towards the institute. Since it was my first attempt, Mitrapal Sir always

encouraged me that the exam can be cracked in the first attempt contrary to the popular

myth that it cannot be.

Sudhanshu Dhama

AIR 115, 2015

Mitra Sir I came to you in the “trough” phase of my preparation and your guidance have

helped me to reach its “crest” phase. Thank you Mitrapal Sir for being there as a friend, guide

and philosopher. I would also like to thank Sanskriti Jain who suggested me to come to

Mitra’s IAS. Thank you Mitra Sir once again.

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