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Civil Services Week
E-magazine

CSW is a weekly online magazine for UPSC CSE Prelims & Mains with comprehensive coverage of current affairs and related static topics.

  Colourful Weekly Notes

  Lots of Infographics, Mind Maps, Maps..

  In-depth research

  PYQs & Weekly Practice Quiz

  Flash Cards

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSW?

CSW is a weekly online magazine designed to help UPSC CSE aspirants with comprehensive coverage of current affairs, related static topics, and practice materials.

How often is CSW released?

CSW is released weekly, with four issues per month starting from October 2024.

What is the pricing for CSW?

  • Single Issue: Original price Rs. 125, Discount 20%, Final amount Rs. 99 per issue.
  • Monthly Issues: Total 4 Weekly Issues, Original price Rs. 500, Discount 50%, Final amount Rs. 250 per month.
  • Yearly Issues: Total 48 Weekly Issues, Original price Rs. 6000, Discount ~67%, Final amount Rs. 1960 per year.

Can I purchase a single issue?

Yes, you can select and purchase any single issue of your choice.

What are the subscription plans available?

  • Monthly Subscription: Bunches of 4 weekly issues.
  • Yearly Subscription: Bunches of 48 weekly issues with flexible plans starting from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025 and so on.

How flexible are the yearly subscription plans?

Yearly subscription plans consist of 48 weekly issues, starting from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025. You can select any yearly bunch, and plans will continue in the same manner for subsequent years (e.g., Oct 2025 to Sep 2026).

What are the reference sources for CSW content?

  • Newspapers: The Hindu, Indian Express, ET, BL, BS, ToI, Hindustan Times, etc.
  • Govt Sources: PIB, PRSIndia, MyGoV, ISRO, Vikaspedia, Arthpedia, etc.
  • Magazines: Down to Earth, Frontline, Yojana, Kurukshetra, EP&W, etc.
  • Websites: Wikipedia, Britannica, BBC, NASA, Phys.org, etc.

How will I receive CSW?

You will receive an instant PDF download of CSW upon purchase. We do not provide hard copies.

Can I get a hard copy of CSW?

No, we only provide an instant PDF download. Hard copies are not available.

What is the refund policy?

Once enrolled in any course, class, or material at IASToppers, we donot offer a refund or transfer the payment to another student. For more details, refer to our refund and cancellation policy.

Where do I download the PDF copy and free weekly tests after purchase?

You can download them from your dashboard. Credentials of your dashboard will be sent to you on your registered email.

Where are PYQs available?

PYQs on each related topic are included in a separate PDF along with CSW main issue.

What makes CSW unique?

CSW offers visually rich, colorful notes with handmade infographics, maps, mind maps, charts, and graphs. It provides expertly curated content and exclusive materials for UPSC preparation.

How can I get technical support?

For any technical issues, you can email us at support@iastoppers.in or WhatsApp us at +91-6354773033.