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A Window for all things CSE 2023. You can type in your ways and means of achieving your goals, your daily updates, strengths and things that might be holding you down. No-judgement, no-tugging, just a healthy discussion to help discuss our way through this long and interesting journey. Lets get prepping!.#CSE 2023
Dionysus,DMand112 otherslike this
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1 September 2022

Life update 

Today  I feel so relieved because all the mess that goes in my mind, which started around  1 week earlier not ended but cleared today. 

Sometime some stories ended without getting started.. But often feel good and relaxed . 

So finally aaj meri csat ki class conclude hui hai.. 

And kuch Entrance exam jo fill kiye the vo lined up hai.. 

And uske bad formal grind up begins from 12 /9.

mightyraju,Dionysusand7 otherslike this
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@SiddhantW Well I wasn't specifically talking about Drishti daily CA or monthly CA, i was referring to the sites you refer to when you search for a topic. 
Like for e.g you want to understand Forest Rights Act and its challenges

I liked the content of 2nd better,
And since drishti is one of the top results nearly everytime, i regularly source content from it as well.
Was just wondering about consistent quality alternatives.


mightyraju,LetsGetThisBread
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Science background here

Boss, can you be a Lil bit more specific as to what you really want to internalise and memorise?

Concepts of polity can be understood by creating algorithms of 'if,not and while format' eg. All three emergencies. 

If you want to understand the philosophy behind it, then that's a different ball game.


While to retain those articles you'll need to juxtapose them. How is A358 different than A359 etc.

You can also try to understand the ordering of articles. 

A constitution of a country would first want to define what the country is, it's boundaries, it's citizens and it's state etc. Hence A(1-12) and so on.


@Morticia Science background too

I think above advice by Siddhant is pretty good "If, not, while format" pretty much sums my approach.

May be you can also try to develop an interest in Polity, Its beautiful (in some aspects). And if you would like a fresh perspective on Polity you can try the Magna Carta crash course by Atish mathur sir, free on youtube. Its pretty short. 

mightyraju,Avixiva
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Hi all! 

I'm back after a hectic day(yesterday) and a mindful break(today). Posting targets here keeps me in check, so I wouldn't have been able to stay away for too long anyway. 

Today's target is to get everything in order and start September on a good note 🌼

Good Luck to me and all of you 🌞🌞


Targets: 01/09/22 

1. Economy 4A3 +4A4

2. Zoology - Biostats. - 3hrs 

3. TIE+Notes 

Revision - 4A1+ 4A2+1A1

Targets repeat for 02/09/22 

Did Some revision + all the newspaper backlogs 


mightyraju,MichaelScarnand1 otherslike this
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Aazaadsaid

» show previous quotes

Science background here

Boss, can you be a Lil bit more specific as to what you really want to internalise and memorise?

Concepts of polity can be understood by creating algorithms of 'if,not and while format' eg. All three emergencies. 

If you want to understand the philosophy behind it, then that's a different ball game.


While to retain those articles you'll need to juxtapose them. How is A358 different than A359 etc.

You can also try to understand the ordering of articles. 

A constitution of a country would first want to define what the country is, it's boundaries, it's citizens and it's state etc. Hence A(1-12) and so on.


@Morticia Science background too

I think above advice by Siddhant is pretty good "If, not, while format" pretty much sums my approach.

May be you can also try to develop an interest in Polity, Its beautiful (in some aspects). And if you would like a fresh perspective on Polity you can try the Magna Carta crash course by Atish mathur sir, free on youtube. Its pretty short. 

+1 

mightyraju,Morticia
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@SiddhantW Thanks. Also,nothing specific per se. Just an overall hold on the subject. 

@Aazaad I'll surely have a look at the course, thanks for suggesting.

Also, can you guys give an example of the "If, not, while format" for clarity.



“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.”
mightyraju,Aazaadand1 otherslike this
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Zero progress. Sorry folks! 

Posting targets for tomorrow-

Also, I know that I have failed to follow up with my committment of not reading Economics beyond 1st September, but ek din more. I won't fail myself yet again. 

Starting out. 

Shubh Prabhat! 

LetsGetThisBread,
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Progress today-

@LetsGetThisBread They get it in lieu of insurance coverage, for the damage to their mental health is irreparable.Tabhi sabke baal safed aur harkate blackmailing wali ho jaati hai

@Avixiva Welcome dost!


Haan hum log deadlines ko suggestions ki tarah jo treat karte h 😂

mightyraju,
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Aazaadsaid

@Deepanshu_Namdev Just notes prep for MGP Qs and topics. Kahin se to shuruat karni hai notes ki.

On that note, @everyone please recommend sites with quality content online. Was using Drishti earlier, but now realising thoda precision and clarity kam h udhar. Same topic from IAS Parliament (didnt even know about it) felt so much better. @LetsGetThisBread I remember you said you used online resources extensively. 


Drishti, forum, insights, jo kuch bhi mil rha tha where I felt my notes lacked depth waha pe fill in the blanks kiya

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mightyraju,MichaelScarn
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Tomorrow is a Test day, hopefully .

@LetsGetThisBread Bade log.Badein badein gallan(talks)

@iphoole Handwritten Notes in my case. I have tried typed notes .But in my case,vo notes hi reh gye. I never seriously read them. Also Digital Notes making distracts me.I used to keep  jumping from one link to another.


Shubh Ratri doston!

LetsGetThisBread,
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Hi all! 

I'm back after a hectic day(yesterday) and a mindful break(today). Posting targets here keeps me in check, so I wouldn't have been able to stay away for too long anyway. 

Today's target is to get everything in order and start September on a good note 🌼

Good Luck to me and all of you 🌞🌞


Targets: 01/09/22 

1. Economy 4A3 +4A4

2. Zoology - Biostats. - 3hrs 

3. TIE+Notes 

Revision - 4A1+ 4A2+1A1

Targets repeat for 02/09/22 

Did Some revision + all the newspaper backlogs 


1. Newspaper Done 

2. Revision - Done 

Rest: Not done

mightyraju,LetsGetThisBread
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Hi all! 

I'm back after a hectic day(yesterday) and a mindful break(today). Posting targets here keeps me in check, so I wouldn't have been able to stay away for too long anyway. 

Today's target is to get everything in order and start September on a good note 🌼

Good Luck to me and all of you 🌞🌞


Targets: 01/09/22 

1. Economy 4A3 +4A4

2. Zoology - Biostats. - 3hrs 

3. TIE+Notes 

Revision - 4A1+ 4A2+1A1

Targets repeat for 02/09/22 

Did Some revision + all the newspaper backlogs 


1. Newspaper Done 

2. Revision - Done 

Rest: Not done


Amidst all of this chaos that prep creates, I feel like I'm losing myself and I do not wish to be so lost that I cannot recognize myself. How do I stay afloat? By doing things I love? How do I do the things I love? Is there any time to do that , 'cause I feel like it is always running out?

This should have been somewhere in my diary, not on this thread. But, here it is; This thread feels like home on days I do not feel at home with myself. Afterall, it is here that I see an account of everything that I have done and not done. I am afriad, I am getting too attached :P

I am always short of words when I wish to communicate my feelings. So, I compensate with silent hugs to everyone at home and write what helps me clear my head. Probably, this is one of the things I love, and this where I begin, and my worries end - My words will steady me , when everything else fails...

"Our worst foes are not belligerent circumstances, but wavering spirits.”

                                              ~Helen Keller


mightyraju,dalphaand8 otherslike this
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Hi all! 

I'm back after a hectic day(yesterday) and a mindful break(today). Posting targets here keeps me in check, so I wouldn't have been able to stay away for too long anyway. 

Today's target is to get everything in order and start September on a good note 🌼

Good Luck to me and all of you 🌞🌞


Targets: 01/09/22 

1. Economy 4A3 +4A4

2. Zoology - Biostats. - 3hrs 

3. TIE+Notes 

Revision - 4A1+ 4A2+1A1

Targets repeat for 02/09/22 

Did Some revision + all the newspaper backlogs 


1. Newspaper Done 

2. Revision - Done 

Rest: Not done


Amidst all of this chaos that prep creates, I feel like I'm losing myself and I do not wish to be so lost that I cannot recognize myself. How do I stay afloat? By doing things I love? How do I do the things I love? Is there any time to do that , 'cause I feel like it is always running out?

This should have been somewhere in my diary, not on this thread. But, here it is; This thread feels like home on days I do not feel at home with myself. Afterall, it is here that I see an account of everything that I have done and not done. I am afriad, I am getting too attached :P

I am always short of words when I wish to communicate my feelings. So, I compensate with silent hugs to everyone at home and write what helps me clear my head. Probably, this is one of the things I love, and this where I begin, and my worries end - My words will steady me , when everything else fails...

"Our worst foes are not belligerent circumstances, but wavering spirits.”

                                              ~Helen Keller


@Avixiva So relatable 🥲


“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.”
mightyraju,MichaelScarnand1 otherslike this
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Please follow -

1. 666 series - free 6 minutes video daily with pdf-will cover entire static g's in 2-3 months.. Will start by 15 September 2022


2. Free Ghatna series - cover entire subject  ghatnachakra in 2-3 hours with pdf.. Will start by 30 september


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mightyraju,
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Hi all! 

I'm back after a hectic day(yesterday) and a mindful break(today). Posting targets here keeps me in check, so I wouldn't have been able to stay away for too long anyway. 

Today's target is to get everything in order and start September on a good note 🌼

Good Luck to me and all of you 🌞🌞


Targets: 01/09/22 

1. Economy 4A3 +4A4

2. Zoology - Biostats. - 3hrs 

3. TIE+Notes 

Revision - 4A1+ 4A2+1A1

Targets repeat for 02/09/22 

Did Some revision + all the newspaper backlogs 


1. Newspaper Done 

2. Revision - Done 

Rest: Not done

Targets: 03/09/23

1. TIE+Notes

2. Economy - Finish Agri Lectures (2)

3. Revise Agri Lec(s) + Eco NCERT

4. Zoology: Biostats. - Measures of Central Tendency 



mightyraju,LetsGetThisBread
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Can anyone help me with some insight on covering GS 2 topics apart from polity - Governance and social justice IR etc. Also, should I cover GS1 portions of society with these topics because it is similar issues and linkages , right? 
mightyraju,LetsGetThisBread
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@Avixiva what help do you need ? 


mightyraju,Avixiva
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Hey everybody!

Starting from today my preparation for 2023. This will be my 2nd attempt. Having decided against going to Delhi, I'll be moving along with the community.
Like most of you guys over here, I'll be posting my daily targets, daily results, and weekly results on a regular basis hoping to build on small achievements. Will seek a little guidance from you all every now and then as I've arrived a little late to the party. 

(Day 01)

Targets for today - 

Polity - M.Laxm. (Chapters 1-4)

PSIR - SR Ma'am notes (Plato and Socrates)

TH - 2nd Sept.

Newspaper reading is where I need a little guidance. How do I go about it? Making notes every day sounds like a daunting task to me. Do you guys make handwritten notes for everything you feel is important or only for things not well covered in online portals like Insights/BABA, etc? How do you do it? Please guide. Suggestions are required.

mightyraju,Rashmirathiand5 otherslike this
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Till now, have completed what was there on to do list.

let’s see how the rest of the evening goes, just sharing an update regarding what’s going on.

Things haven’t been so well in the last two years, struggling to clear even prelims and not landing anywhere, did skip this attempt and trying to maintain consistency everyday, failing to achieve and complete MGP schedule on time and even the optional test series but doing whatever I can, even if late then also trying to complete. This will be my 3rd attempt.

sometimes I feel taking a break is a great option and sometimes I feel I might waste my time. But then I’m taking breaks in between studies. Let’s see how it goes 

whoever is going through something similar, sending more power and strength to you ✨✨

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