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, of identifying monthly current affairs from all authentic resources, strictly in sync with the UPSC syllabus.

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.

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