UPSC

Hi Shariq!
The UPSC CSE Prelims exam consists of two papers namely, the general studies papers I and II. GS II is also known as the CSAT and in this paper you have to score a minimum of 33%. In GS paper I, you need to score the minimum cut-off marks to qualify for the IAS Mains exam. In order to do well in the exam, you should follow these small tips that will help you attain your goals:
1. You must understand the importance of mock tests. You should make sure to practice at least 15 mock tests if you want to get a real hang of the exam. 1 or 2 tests just won't do the trick.
2. Look at previous years IAS question papers to comprehend how the actual exam is.
3. Revising at least thrice whatever you have read is essential for retention and assimilation. So minimize the sources, else it will be chaos at the end.
4. Read newspapers like The Hindu and The Indian Express.
5. Go through the NCERT books for reading about History, Geography and Civics.
6. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh can be used to get an idea about various economic concepts and terms. Also, keeping up with the current affairs is important so keep reading the Budget, Economic Survey, Yojana, Kurukshetra etc.
7. For technology, Science, culture and environment studies, you can refer to current affairs books like Pratiyogita Darpan Magazine, Concise General Knowledge Manual- J K Chopra, Manorama yearbook.
8. Last but not the least, you must know the significance of time management and having a proper time table is of utmost importance.

Hi Narasimha,
Educational qualifications required to be eligible for Indian Forest Services exam are as follows:
1.Candidate should hold a Bachelors degree with at least one of the subjects namely, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelors degree in Agriculture or Forestry or Engineering of a recognised university or equivalent.
2. Candidates appearing at their degree examination (with prescribed subjects) can also compete. If they qualify on the result of the written part of the examination, they will have to submit the proof of passing the required examination along with their detailed application form to be filled in at that stage.