Boat across a River
Almost all questions on Boats and Streams have the boat and stream travelling 'parallel' to each other i.e. the boat and stream are travelling in same direction or opposite direction. In Arithmetic based questions, rarely do we see boat and streams in perpendicular direction. Only if you dig really deep into tougher questions, you might come across one such question. I personally dont think such questions are relevant for CAT or QA Aptitude based exams, but then if a question setter needs to make a difficult question, this idea of boat travelling perpendicular to stream i.e. across a river, is an easy one to frame a question on. One very common such doubt is explained here. Q. P and Q are two points on either shore of a river such that PQ is perpendicular to the flow of the river i.e. the two points are [...]
RBI’s ire with unsecured loans
At the end of 2023, RBI tweaked the risk weights of unsecured loans putting fin-techs who were doling out BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) into a spot. The move was a major attention grabber and would affect consumer loans and the companies in this sector big time. Start by reading/listening to the following resources and shoot your questions. Doesnt matter if you did not understand something, everyone at one point of time did not know understand the same, just that they asked and are now knowledgeable about it. So start your journey, we will help you understand things in very simple language. So, take your first step towards understanding ... What are risk weights that RBI tweaked How do NBFCs and Fin-tech work Basic understanding of Capital Adequacy Ratio of banks What is 'evergreening' Selected Resources to understand the going-0ns: Finshots Daily RBI hikes interest rates without hiking interest [...]
The Rise of Online Learning: How CAT Coaching Has Adapted to the Digital Age
Online learning and you Online learning for CAT has become more popular with the rise of digital education. Some say that online preparation is as effective as in-person preparation, and it can be less expensive. Online courses can also provide flexibility for students, who can access lectures and study materials at a time and place that works for them. Some say that a good coaching institute for CAT should have benefits like: Excellent teaching faculty Well-prepared CAT mock tests Efficient study resources like specially curated study notes Some coaching institutes for CAT offer both online and offline classes. Others say that there are many benefits of online coaching and that it is worth it for CAT. Online courses can provide access to top-notch teachers and a wide range of study materials and mock tests. However, some say that offline learning has its limitations, particularly in terms of resources. [...]
The Art of Making and Keeping Resolutions: A Student’s Guide to Academic Success
New year resolutions might not have come to us from Indian culture but it has definitely become one of our modern day traditions. And why wouldn’t it, since it brings with it the promise of a better tomorrow, a better future, and a better ‘you’? Today, we will talk about how, CAT aspirants, you can create some long-lasting new year resolutions for students that will aid in your CAT preparation goals and help you streamline your study. Now, we know that the new year is a time for reflection and making resolutions for the year ahead. For students, this can be a time to make study resolutions, set goals for academic success, personal growth, and overall well-being. What we want to highlight here, though, is that making a long list of resolutions, all of which require work, can quickly become daunting, and turn into defeat, giving up and a [...]
XAT 2024 QA
Q.1 In a small college, students are allowed to take only one specialization. Traditionally, only two specializations are offered: Science and Arts. Students enrolled to specialize in Science must take Physics and Mathematics subjects, while students enrolled to specialize in Arts must take Economics and Political Science subjects. Students enrolled in Science are not allowed to take either Economics or Political Science, while students enrolled in Arts are not allowed to take either Physics or Mathematics. Recently, the college has started a third specialization called MatEco that requires students to take Economics and Mathematics. However, MatEco students would not be allowed to take either Physics or Political Science. When the college opens this new specialization for enrolment, it allows students, originally enrolled in Science or Arts, to switch to MatEco. From among the students originally enrolled in Arts, 20 students switch to MatEco. This makes the number of Science [...]
Which study materials should be your companions for CAT VARC in 2024?
Getting started on a new study program is an exciting thing. New syllabus, new learning avenues, new study materials and even new people to collaborate with and learn from. If you are like us, you love to learn. So, what happens along the way when you start feeling like you’re missing the point or you’re not quite there where you need to be? There could be a few reasons A lack of time and planning Challenges around schedules and commitments (for students and professionals alike) Limitations around classes, tutors and other such sources And of course, the age-old question of ‘what to study’? Today, a quick Google search, even with incomplete words, will get you millions of results in a flash of seconds. Videos, images, infographics, gifs, reels, shorts and a number of other media will jump out at you telling you they are the best of the [...]
How to Build a Sustainable Self-Study Habit
With the new CAT Prep year beginning, a lot of you must be thinking about short- and long-term courses for your CAT preparation strategy. Maybe you’re thinking of enrolling in online CAT coaching classes or wondering if you can go it alone with some diligent self-study. Before we move on to self-study tips, if you haven’t already, take out a couple of minutes and have a look at Takshzila’s wide variety of CAT preparation online courses, designed keeping in mind each student’s learning style. If you have questions regarding online CAT classes, self-study material, sectional test series and Live online classes, don’t hesitate to write to us. Now, on to the main topic for today - how do you build study habits that can sustain for a long time? Between college studies, project work, professional work, internships and personal life, it can be hard to accommodate studying, that [...]
CAT 2024 – How to Beat the Race Against Time
Whether you have just stepped into the arena of CAT Prep for the 2024 cycle or you are a practised participant, the CAT 2024 race is just about to begin. As soon as CAT 2023 is underway, there will be an onslaught of panic, indecision, nervousness and an overall sense of urgency about the next CAT exam. Understandably so. The CAT 2024 Exam preparation is no laughing matter. In the midst of CAT, XAT, SNAP, IIFT and other similar centralised tests, it is easy to get caught up in the frenzy. Not only does it seem like there is a LOT to do, it also feels like YOU have to do all of it and what’s more, do all of it YOURSELF. It is unsurprising then that aspirants feel relentlessly pushed into the chase without direction and without too much guidance. Read ahead if you are starting to feel [...]
Striking A Balance Between Self-study And Classes
If you are a CAT aspirant, you are most likely enrolled with one or the other organisation that provides classes, test prep materials and other guidance resources. Today you can even opt for some very good CAT preparation online courses.Studies show that up to 93% of all common entrance aspirants participate in some form of guided study to complete their preparation journey, with a small minority going the CAT self-preparation route. This can take the form of 1-1 tutoring, private classes with a small group, online classes, workshops, mock-test series and many more variants available today. However, there is one thing that is common in all of the above - the need for complementary self-study. No one method above can prove successful without a proper and simultaneous self-study work, and this goes for all manners of academic pursuits, not just those related to management studies. Let’s learn something about how to [...]
CAT Preparation Tips: How to Create an Effective Study Plan
Your CAT preparation can take on many forms. Whether you are working with someone or doing it on your own, here are some CAT preparation tips that will help. 1. First things first Start with the VARC concepts and understand the fundamentals. This will give you a strong base. 2. Regular Reading It’s essential to cultivate the habit of reading daily. This will not only improve your comprehension but also enhance your vocabulary and familiarity with different writing styles. Read from diverse quality sources. Allocate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour daily for reading. Beyond, or in lieu of this, choose diverse sources like newspapers (The Hindu, The Guardian), magazines (The Economist, National Geographic, New Yorker), and online platforms (Aeon, Longreads, 3quarksdaily, sciencedaily). Focus on understanding the main idea, the tone of the passage, and the author's perspective. 3. Practising RC and VA Initially, don't time yourself. [...]