Webinar by Unacademy
A motivational and inspirational Webinar was conducted by Unacademy for students to help them realise their UPSC dream and be a guide to get them. The event was an initiative by Unacademy to make the dream of cracking IAS a reality for the students.
Objectives:
To empower the IAS aspirants by creating a platform to interact with the leading experts and have clarity on how to crack the most difficult exam in India and develop an understanding of building a career as an IAS officer.
An opportunity for the IAS aspirants to win a scholarship and make their dreams a reality.
The event flow was as follows:
| Event Flow | Time |
| Introduction by Unacademy Educator welcoming the Chief Guest and the learners, followed by opening address by the Chief Guest. | 10 Minutes |
| Conversation between the Unacademy Educator and Chief Guest on cracking the IAS Exam and challenges & excitement of leading the life of a Civil Services Aspirant. | 40 Minutes |
| Q&A Session – Learners to interact and ask questions to the Chief Guest and the Unacademy Educator. | 20 Minutes |
| Closing address by the Unacademy Educator | 5 Minutes |
| Scholarship Test (15 MCQs) | 15 Minutes |
| Total Duration | 90 Minutes |
The Webinar was held in the auditorium on January 21, 2021. About 34 student participants with their respective teachers were present. The students downloaded the Unacademy App and logged in through their mobile phone for the live session. Mr. Siddharth Arora, retired IAS Officer enlightened the students on the need to start preparations for UPSC exams from an early age. He guided them on the various timelines. He explained about the importance of reading newspapers and magazines in developing critical thinking and communication skills. He educated the aspirants to excel in writing skills, time management. He encouraged the students to refer the previous years’ question papers and prepare for the examsHe further advised them to develop rational, ethical and secular mindset.
The students took a mock test after the session.
Outcome:
The webinar enabled the students understand their career aspirations and redirect their focus on achieving the best course of action for their bright future.
The students scored fairly in the mock test conducted.
Reported by
Ms. Chukki T. – B.A. Journalism and Ms. Kavana – B.A. Political Science
