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UPSC Preparation Notes

available as a blog for FREE to all civil services aspirants to guide your preparation

UPSC Civil Services Practice Exams

Multiple wise exams on each topic like Modern India History and Polity

Comprehensive Study Material

for UPSC / Civil Services (Prelims) available on purchase of practice exams

Among scores of my successfully coached candidates now occupying high officers are, to name a few, Arun Chakrabarthy, IPS, Addtl DGP, Karnataka, Hitendra, ADGP, Karnataka, Dr. Ms. Manjula, IAS, Karnataka, Dr. Nagabushan, IAS, Karnataka, Chaitra, IAS, UP, Dr. Deepak, IRS, Dayanand, IPS ADGP, Karnataka, Ms. Yamini Mahama, IAS, Odisha and Nakul, IAS, Karnataka etc.

IAS Mock Test Series

Our IAS practice mock test series covers all topics including Current Affairs, Anthropology, General Studies, and Sociology.

About me

P Raghavendra Rao is a former IAS officer (1977 Batch – Assam Meghalaya Cadre). After leaving the service, he has been actively involved in coaching and guiding aspirants to Union and State Civil Services and for careers in the government. Scores of his trainees are now in various positions in All India, Central and State civil services. He has a passion for teaching specially  Indian history, Indian  Polity and Sociology. With his vast experience in administration and classroom guidance for competitive examinations, he has now brought  out this introductory   test series for the benefit of candidates preparing for various competitive exams.

About the Test Series

This introductory test series on Indian polity and Constitution and Modern Indian History is designed to help candidates preparing for competitive exams for entry into
the government, namely UPSC Civil Services prelims exam, State Civil Services Prelims and  Staff Selection Commission  &RRB etc. Indian Polity and Constitution
and Modern Indian History are  modules on which questions are frequently asked in these exams.

The test series is structured as follows

  • Topic wise tests with answers and  explanations wherever needed
  • Previous years questions on the topic with answers and 
    explanations (We have taken the UPSC Prelims Tests as a standard)
  • Workbooks on Indian Polity and Constitution and Modern Indian History which we are sure you will find useful (Workbooks can be accessed after completing any topic-wise test)

What Our Students Have to Say

Finding a reliable source for current affairs used to give me major anxiety until I started following P R Rao’s classes. They break down messy daily news into crisp, analytical points that actually make sense for the exam. Coupled with their rigorous test series, which mimics the real exam pressure down to the minute, my confidence has completely skyrocketed." — .,
Ananya S
Civil Services Aspirant
I was struggling heavily with dynamic portions and answer writing structure. P R Rao’s current affairs analysis simplified editorials like nothing else, and their structured test series gave me an exact blueprint of where I was leaking marks. The detailed evaluations felt like a mirror showing my blind spots."
Kavya P.
UPSC Aspirant
I Priyanka varma having known P.R. Rao sir for many years, I can confidently say that his mentorship is truly transformative. His background as an ex-IAS officer brings a level of practical insight and depth to his teaching that is rare to find. He doesn't just cover the syllabus; he shapes the way you think, breaking down complex administrative concepts with a clarity that makes even the most daunting topics feel entirely manageable. The test series he has curated is exceptional and perfectly aligned with current exam trends. Every question feels intentional, challenging you to apply your knowledge rather than rely on rote memorization. The feedback he provides is consistently sharp and constructive, serving as a vital tool for any serious aspirant looking to refine their strategy and boost their performance. I cannot recommend his guidance highly enough. His unique blend of extensive field experience and genuine teaching talent has been a game-changer for my preparation. Knowing him for as long as I have, i can attest that his commitment to student success is unmatched, making his program the absolute gold standard for anyone aiming to excel in the civil services.
Priyanka varma
Civil Services Aspirant
The current affairs modules here are genuinely gold dust. Instead of rote learning, the mentors teach you how to interconnect policy changes with core static subjects. Combined with the regular test series, which caught me off guard initially with its standard but ultimately shaped my time-management skills, joining P R Rao’s was the best decision of my prep journey
Ashok R.
State Govt Exam Candidate
The test series at P R Rao’s coaching is structured brilliantly. It doesn't just throw random questions at you; the difficulty progression builds your concepts from scratch up to the actual exam level. Reviewing the answer keys taught me more than reading textbooks for hours.
Vikram K
Govt Exam Aspirant
If you want to test where you actually stand among serious aspirants, give the P R Rao test series a shot. The question standard is top-tier, highly analytical, and completely free of fluff. Going through their test evaluations helped me fix my silly calculation and conceptual errors drastically.
Sneha R.
Civil Services Aspirant