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Hello 2021 aspirants. I thought it would be nice if we can share what we are doing and intend to do with one another here.

This could be a thread for discussing everything prep for 2021. 

No one method fits all but to see the plans and progress made by fellow aspirants might help with the finer details of preparation and also keep one on track. 

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jack_Sparrow,rootand121 otherslike this
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@SergioRamos can  u pls share it if you have it ....


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Had a realllyyy good day after so long. 

Tbh i didnt study shit in past 5-6 days.  Ypt did help me today. 


Toast to future days well! 

Pam123,Celebornand8 otherslike this
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I need to acknowledge that yesterday was a bad day for me, not with regards to the no of hrs, but the level of focus i had. Hoping to bounce back today. All the best people.
plmokn25688524,Celebornand5 otherslike this
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Good morning folks! Despite putting effort, none of the papers are finished yet(50% Economy and 20-30% Ethics done so far). Not in a position to write tests. May be i need to focus on one paper at a time and wind it up. 

Day-43

1. (1/7) Wind up Paper 3

2. Practice question of P1 plus Complex Analysis

Celeborn,Archandand4 otherslike this
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Sorry for posting here but I have a query regarding DAF

what should we fill in this column? This is my first attempt and I didn't apply for any other upsc exam

Whether you have ever applied for U.P.S.C
     Examinations/Recruitments

THE_MECHANIC,Jammu
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Suggestions for some crisp and holistic Ethics Notes? 

ETHICS NOTES(1).pdf

ARC_Ethics.pdfARC_Ethics.pdf

Pretty good man. Thanks. Did you prepare them?

The first one is collab. Arc is by Pratyush Pandey.

idea was to only take what can be internalized and reproduced.

good luck :)

plmokn25688524,Rashmirathiand3 otherslike this
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Mastersaid

Good morning folks! Despite putting effort, none of the papers are finished yet(50% Economy and 20-30% Ethics done so far). Not in a position to write tests. May be i need to focus on one paper at a time and wind it up. 

Day-43

1. (1/7) Wind up Paper 3

2. Practice question of P1 plus Complex Analysis

I started writing tests anyway, complete hone ka wait kiya toh exam ke baad likhna padega lol.

By the time a test releases, something happens and I feel like I'd rather write the test and get it out of the way than trying to perfect my performance in that.

Dionysus,Pam123and10 otherslike this
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Mastersaid

Good morning folks! Despite putting effort, none of the papers are finished yet(50% Economy and 20-30% Ethics done so far). Not in a position to write tests. May be i need to focus on one paper at a time and wind it up. 

Day-43

1. (1/7) Wind up Paper 3

2. Practice question of P1 plus Complex Analysis

I started writing tests anyway, complete hone ka wait kiya toh exam ke baad likhna padega lol.

By the time a test releases, something happens and I feel like I'd rather write the test and get it out of the way than trying to perfect my performance in that.

By writing answers what I have realised is that we are all actually prepared in some ways, points are not something we don't know. Rather we can't recall, can't link or reproduce. At this point I'll go for answer writing, analysing through model answers rather than syllabus completion or a lot of value addition. 

Dionysus,chamomileand10 otherslike this
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Sorry for posting here but I have a query regarding DAF

what should we fill in this column? This is my first attempt and I didn't apply for any other upsc exam

Whether you have ever applied for U.P.S.C
     Examinations/Recruitments

@Pam123 @LetsGetThisBread @Rashmirathi @Jammu @Villanelle 

Jammu,
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@Prisonmike it’s about the other exams conducted by UPSC like CAPF ,CDS ,if you have ever applied for them 
If -yes ,then mention about them
If - not ->then select NO 


Celeborn,satorand1 otherslike this
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Sorry for posting here but I have a query regarding DAF

what should we fill in this column? This is my first attempt and I didn't apply for any other upsc exam

Whether you have ever applied for U.P.S.C
     Examinations/Recruitments

Hi dost, if you have not applied for UPSC before, write No.


Celeborn,
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Thanks a lot@Jammu @Rashmirathi 

Rashmirathi,Jammu
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Can anyone tell what source to refer for IR since mains 365 has not been released???

THE_MECHANIC,
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pianosaid

Can anyone tell what source to refer for IR since mains 365 has not been released???

I think you should wait for mains 365. It shouldn't take much longer. Only ias prahaar is also good but I do find vision's content better structured. Depends on you. Reading IR won't consume much time so in the meantime you can complete other 365 documents if pending

THE_MECHANIC,Jammu
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@Pam123 Yeah I guess you are right. I was also going through Prahaar and felt the same. Thanks


Jammu,
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Unable to finish ethics paper on time. 😑
Rashmirathi,
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@Purplesunbird Forgive my ignorance..what is YPT?



Civils Mains:2017,2018,2020,2021,Forest Mains:2021.

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@Pantheon it's a group productivity app where you can check time clocked by each person and track your time as well. Also restricts app usage in phone. A forum group was made on ypt


sjerngal,almondbrittleand1 otherslike this
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Yesterday wasn't a good day.

Today was much better. What I managed to do:

1) Real Analysis (only improper integrals left) 

2) PYQs of numerical analysis (computer part is left) 

3) miscellaneous GS stuff that was pending 

4) Filled out DAF 

Also is anyone else facing the problem of forum's UI, when you open the threads, acting wacky? 

Pam123,Masterand7 otherslike this
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Good morning dostoen !

Targets for Nov 26

  • GS III : Agri/FP/FDS + PYQ + 1 hour AWP
  • GS I : Geog (1/2) + Good copies
  • PSIR : Good 2A copies

Looking forward to Good Friday !

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