Rau's IAS Compass Magazine - Annual Edition [Prelims & Mains]

Compass is Rau’s Annual/Yearly current affairs magazine of contemporary issues and current affairs analysis. It is not just a compilation of Annual current affairs but a collective effort by experienced educators to identify monthly current affairs from all authentic resources, strictly in sync with the UPSC syllabus.

Prelims 2025

Mains 2024

Prelims 2024

Mains 2023

Prelims 2023

Polity & Governance Economy International Relations

Prelims 2022

Mains 2022

Prelims Compass

  • Purpose: Designed specifically for candidates preparing for the Preliminary Examination of the UPSC CSE.
  • Content: It is an annual compilation that aggregates all the significant current affairs from the past year. This compilation includes news, policies, programs, and developments both nationally and internationally that are relevant to the UPSC syllabus.
  • Utility: The primary aim of the Prelims Compass is to aid students in revising and consolidating their knowledge of current affairs, which is crucial for the Prelims exam. Since the Prelims exam tests candidates on general knowledge and current events, having a comprehensive resource like the Prelims Compass helps in efficient preparation and ensures that aspirants are up to date with important occurrences around the world.

Mains Compass

  • Purpose: Tailored for candidates preparing for the Main Examination of the UPSC CSE.
  • Content: Similar to the Prelims Compass, the Mains Compass focuses on compiling important current affairs. However, the selection and depth of topics are curated with the Mains exam in mind. This includes detailed analysis, opinions, and comprehensive coverage of issues that are of national and international importance.
  • Utility: The Mains Compass serves as a vital resource for preparing the descriptive answers required in the Mains exam. The Mains exam assesses candidates' ability to present their knowledge and opinion on various topics in an articulate and coherent manner. Therefore, the Mains Compass provides aspirants with the necessary content and perspectives needed to excel in writing detailed essays, analyses, and answers for the Mains exam.

Also Check:

UPSC Daily Current AffairsFocus - UPSC Monthly Current AffairsPerspectives – PSIR Magazine

11 Comments

  1. Team, pls keep both static and current affairs together like in 2023 prelims compass. Only current affairs without static portion loses the spirit of compass

  2. Hello team! Your Prelims compass magazine was very helpful in previous attempts. By when can we expect Prelims compass 2025. Please provide some information as it will be helpful for planning our preparation accordingly.
    Thanks!

    • Could you please tell me which were the best or most relevant compass in your previous attempts?

  3. rightly said, please keep both static and current affairs together like in the 2023 prelims compass. Only current affairs without static portion loses the spirit of compass as we desperately wait for this amazing comprehensive compilation.

  4. Amazing compilations!
    Thank you for making them the way they were before. Kudos to Rau's team!
    very helpful.

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