Frequently Asked Questions

PrernaForIAS.com is a free online platform built to make UPSC and State Civil Services preparation accessible to every aspirant across India. It offers 70,000+ practice MCQs, previous year papers from 2011 to 2024, daily current affairs, subject-wise study notes, and guidance material, all in one place.

The platform is designed for all UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) aspirants as well as candidates preparing for State Public Service Commission (PSC) exams across India. Whether you are just starting out or in the final stretch of your preparation, PrernaForIAS.com has content relevant to you.

Yes — completely free. You can create an account and access all practice MCQs, previous year papers, current affairs, and study notes at no cost. There are no hidden charges, no premium tiers, and no paywalls.

PrernaForIAS.com is founded by D.C. Agrawal, IRS (Retd.) — a retired Indian Revenue Service officer with 40+ years of experience in governance and public administration. Having witnessed firsthand the barriers that prevent talented aspirants from quality preparation, the platform was built with one purpose: to make civil services coaching-level resources available to every Indian, everywhere. Learn more about us →

The platform covers all major UPSC Prelims subjects and more: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Indian Economy, Science & Technology, Environment and Ecology, Ethics, Current Affairs, International Relations, and state-specific content for all Indian states.

Over 70,000 MCQs are available across all subjects, covering both practice questions and previous year papers from 2011 to 2024. The library is regularly updated with new questions and current affairs content.

Questions are tagged across multiple difficulty levels — from foundational questions ideal for beginners to advanced questions that mirror the toughness of the actual UPSC Prelims. You can filter by difficulty to match your current stage of preparation.

Each mock test runs under real exam conditions with a countdown timer calibrated to the UPSC Prelims standard — 2 hours for 100 questions. The timed environment trains you to manage pace and avoid spending too long on any single question.

Yes. Every practice MCQ includes a detailed explanation for the correct answer. After submitting a test, you can review each question individually to see the correct answer and a clear explanation of why.

UPSC Civil Services Prelims papers from 2011 to 2024 — 14 consecutive years — are available. Browse by year: 2024, 2023, 2022, and more.

Yes. Every PYQ has a detailed answer explanation. You can attempt the full paper under timed conditions and then review each question with its explanation.

Yes — a free account is required to take tests and track your progress. Sign-up takes under a minute and there is no cost involved. Your performance history is saved to your account.

Yes. The platform is fully responsive and works on mobile browsers without any app download required. You can practice MCQs and read notes on your phone or tablet at any time.