A month to Prelims – Making the most of last 40 days

We have reached the point in our Prelims preparation which we call the “last leg.” This part of your life is called sustaining the hard work. This is also the point that a lot of people feel like giving up. Just like that. Putting the hard work of a year down the drain. We are… Continue reading A month to Prelims – Making the most of last 40 days

The Inspiring Story of Himanshu Gupta – Rank 27, Philosophy Optional, 1st Mains + Interview

I first met Himanshu sometime at 8AM when he was writing SFG Tests early in the morning. I saw him again at Forum Essay classes and then again at GS 4 classes, smiling – sitting in the front rows. He always smiled, no matter what. ( He and Reecha Ratnam- the Hindi Medium Topper this… Continue reading The Inspiring Story of Himanshu Gupta – Rank 27, Philosophy Optional, 1st Mains + Interview

Prelims or Mains Prep? Time Allocation and Management before Prelims 2020

I often wondered how it feels when you can’t move a step forward, neither take a step backwards. These are called crossroads of life – where we don’t know which direction to go. With the Covid-19 induced delays in the exam, many people are at the crossroads of their Civils preparation. In fact, some people… Continue reading Prelims or Mains Prep? Time Allocation and Management before Prelims 2020

60 Days – Prelims Preparation in times of Corona

Picture (c) Osnat Tzadok We are living at a pivotal point in human history. Times like these are testing times. It reminds me of a close friend, a senior, mentor and a guide to me.  About a decade ago. She always wanted to be an Indian Foreign Service Officer. It was her childhood dream. That… Continue reading 60 Days – Prelims Preparation in times of Corona

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