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CSE 2021: Plan / Strategy / Daily Routine

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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https://forumias.com/post/detail/Official-How-was-Mains-2021-Paper-Essay-and-GS-Discussion-1641542963#main_comment


jack_Sparrow,rootand121 otherslike this
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If you are worried about getting infected during exam and missing out on paper, please write a mail to upsc.

It is being raised in twitter, but mail or call will be better idea.


ankit_tiwari196123,Maddy39
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@a11prashantp340 i have already mailed. Am a little surprised how little everyone is concerned about this one aspect. I have had Covid and have seen people die of it...


Mariposa27,Rockerand2 otherslike this
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Same here. Was volunteering in second wave and has seen things which I will not be able to forget in my life. 

In second wave too, there was overconfidence. People were talking about herd immunity. The realisation came only after 20 April when daily cases were already 2 lakh plus.

GaneshGaitonde,Mariposa27and2 otherslike this
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Upsc ka koi reply hi nahi aaya kisi ke bhi mail ka...pata nahi kaise likhenge back to back papers covid ke saaye mein...
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Anyone else feel excited but nervous, like their insides are on fire??

I overslept way too much today.. 

I'm feeling like almost out of the race now.. 

Definitely no fire here... I've gotten way too chill... 😭😭

One day does not make or break your performance, I think this exam constantly reminds us about that.

ssver2,Villanelleand1 otherslike this
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Guys are you all able to revise entire GS paper in one day by now?

Nope, still needing 2 days per paper. I’m just slow I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️

Villanelle,ToyotaQualisand1 otherslike this
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Anyone else feel excited but nervous, like their insides are on fire??

Two more weeks. Let's go!

“Rest at the end, not in the middle!” – Kobe Bryant

It makes me want to make that face where you can tell if I’m smiling or it’s sheer terror (like this 😬)

ssver2,Villanelleand2 otherslike this
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Good luck to all the folks! 
Prothom Alo,ToyotaQualis
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Anyone from patna centre of mains?
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@a11prashantp340 i have already mailed. Am a little surprised how little everyone is concerned about this one aspect. I have had Covid and have seen people die of it...


Thank God you have recovered. I am waiting for my RTPCR and Praying to God that it comes negative. 

GaryVee,Snow_Leopard_
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.news18.com/amp/news/education-career/postpone-upsc-civil-services-main-exam-candidates-demand-amid-spike-in-covid-cases-4617098.html
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.news18.com/amp/news/education-career/postpone-upsc-civil-services-main-exam-candidates-demand-amid-spike-in-covid-cases-4617098.html

Just flew in to a new city for my exam. It is already witnessing good Covid numbers including omicron. God knows what will happen over the next 2 weeks. May wahe guru keep us all safe

sstarrr,ToyotaQualisand2 otherslike this
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@SnowLeopard one guy on telegram said he called upsc today and official on the phone said "There will be no change in the schedule".
Good luck to everyone writing mains.


iphoole,
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Mastersaid

@sjerngal That's what happening to me since last one week. Seven days spent sleeping with sporadic padhai. Infact  I am  finding so much sukoon these days in searching the best material for each GS which I will prepare in my next attempt 😀 Friends suggest "stop doing it, just focus and work hard" I don't think it's that simple. And yes, whining come out automatically after reading such resonating posts.😀I am nto my fourth attempt, haven't finished the mains syllabus even once, negligible answer writing practice and doing a very basic mistake of just not preparing. I am standing at a single place since last four years and wishfully expecting to reach the destination!!! I know it's  not gonna happen but putting even average effort has just not happened yet! Bacha le re Deva! 

Roughly same feeling.. this is my third attempt and second mains.. Joined a job this year.. met new people.. felt alive again.. cleared pre by basic revision of older notes.. and Almighty's blessings.. But I feel have not improved much.. Couldnt get myself to give my full energy.. And at he end it feels like.. everything is in vain.. no hope of clearing.. bt still trying to revise.. trying whatever I can.. and will suggest u as well.. do whatever you can.. It feels difficult staying sane in this pressure.. Feels like running away from all this.. Bt still going.. gathering myself and trying.. And you should too!! 

GaryVee,SAand6 otherslike this
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Anyone else feel excited but nervous, like their insides are on fire??

Neither excited, nor nervous 💁🏻‍♀️


Dead inside 😂

Villanelle,sstarrrand1 otherslike this
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@Katsumoto yes. I do not think that any deferment is possible.. i am just worried about Covid that is it


Shailputri,
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Some people on twitter claiming that UPSC is considering the situation. Anyways mail them your concerns and hope that they listen.
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@SnowLeopard haan covid ho gya agar beech mein to saari mehnat bekaar ho jayegi...ib ka interview bhi hai mera 27 January ko..pata nahi kya hoga..


a11prashantp340,Shailputri
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Those in Twitter sending the message, please tag Shashi Tharoor too. He usually takes an active interest in such matters, and if he retweets, people, politicians and media will notice.
a11prashantp340,sstarrrand1 otherslike this
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