Civil Services Mains 2020 Results: In or Out ? Way ahead, gratitude and Pain
The Civils Mains result has been declared. This thread is for sharing your grief , joy , mixed feelings - absolutely anything and everything.
@Spectrum1 This year's Ethics paper stunned me. Any tips for prep? I read "Red book" for Ethics prepared by ForumIAS. And took some reference from D Subba Rao. But struggled in writing this year's paper.
You can share the questions where you faced difficulty and also mention the type of difficulty you faced while answering those questions (like content, writing speed or structuring etc), i'll be able to share my views effectively.
Regards.
- What do each of the following quotations mean to you?
(а) “Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If not, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.” – Swami Vivekanand
(I understood the quote. But it was difficult to write anything about it with respect to the paper. I mean how would you attempt this quote?)
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@Spectrum1 This year's Ethics paper stunned me. Any tips for prep? I read "Red book" for Ethics prepared by ForumIAS. And took some reference from D Subba Rao. But struggled in writing this year's paper.
You can share the questions where you faced difficulty and also mention the type of difficulty you faced while answering those questions (like content, writing speed or structuring etc), i'll be able to share my views effectively.
Regards.
- What do each of the following quotations mean to you?
(а) “Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If not, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.” – Swami Vivekanand
(I understood the quote. But it was difficult to write anything about it with respect to the paper. I mean how would you attempt this quote?)
Hi dost, these philosophical quotes used to tease me once as well.
Then I started breaking the quote into sub parts. Like
- Condemn none - now I’d explain WHAT? WHY? Example?
- Stretch out a helping hand - again I’d explain WHY? HOW? Example?
- Can’t stretch out a helping hand - WHY? Example?
- Let them go away - WHY? HOW? - now here is the twist, here I would also question the rationale of quote. As in under what circumstances “I’d not let them go away even if I can’t help”. I would substantiate this with examples like when it is a case of public emergency or criminal conspiracy, etc. I would further bring noble ideas bringing terms like persuassion, mentoring, etc
In conclusion, I’d appreciate the ‘larger context’ of quote rather than literal meaning.
10 marks mein 150 words easily ho jayenge : )
Let others come with more noble ideas.
@Spectrum1 This year's Ethics paper stunned me. Any tips for prep? I read "Red book" for Ethics prepared by ForumIAS. And took some reference from D Subba Rao. But struggled in writing this year's paper.
You can share the questions where you faced difficulty and also mention the type of difficulty you faced while answering those questions (like content, writing speed or structuring etc), i'll be able to share my views effectively.
Regards.
- What do each of the following quotations mean to you?
(а) “Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If not, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.” – Swami Vivekanand
(I understood the quote. But it was difficult to write anything about it with respect to the paper. I mean how would you attempt this quote?)
Hi dost, these philosophical quotes used to tease me once as well.
Then I started breaking the quote into sub parts. Like
- Condemn none - now I’d explain WHAT? WHY? Example?
- Stretch out a helping hand - again I’d explain WHY? HOW? Example?
- Can’t stretch out a helping hand - WHY? Example?
- Let them go away - WHY? HOW? - now here is the twist, here I would also question the rationale of quote. As in under what circumstances “I’d not let them go away even if I can’t help”. I would substantiate this with examples like when it is a case of public emergency or criminal conspiracy, etc. I would further bring noble ideas bringing terms like persuassion, mentoring, etc
In conclusion, I’d appreciate the ‘larger context’ of quote rather than literal meaning.
10 marks mein 150 words easily ho jayenge : )
Let others come with more noble ideas.
Thanks a lot. 🙂
@Spectrum1 This year's Ethics paper stunned me. Any tips for prep? I read "Red book" for Ethics prepared by ForumIAS. And took some reference from D Subba Rao. But struggled in writing this year's paper.
You can share the questions where you faced difficulty and also mention the type of difficulty you faced while answering those questions (like content, writing speed or structuring etc), i'll be able to share my views effectively.
Regards.
- What do each of the following quotations mean to you?
(а) “Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If not, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.” – Swami Vivekanand
(I understood the quote. But it was difficult to write anything about it with respect to the paper. I mean how would you attempt this quote?)
Hi dost, these philosophical quotes used to tease me once as well.
Then I started breaking the quote into sub parts. Like
- Condemn none - now I’d explain WHAT? WHY? Example?
- Stretch out a helping hand - again I’d explain WHY? HOW? Example?
- Can’t stretch out a helping hand - WHY? Example?
- Let them go away - WHY? HOW? - now here is the twist, here I would also question the rationale of quote. As in under what circumstances “I’d not let them go away even if I can’t help”. I would substantiate this with examples like when it is a case of public emergency or criminal conspiracy, etc. I would further bring noble ideas bringing terms like persuassion, mentoring, etc
In conclusion, I’d appreciate the ‘larger context’ of quote rather than literal meaning.
10 marks mein 150 words easily ho jayenge : )
Let others come with more noble ideas.
While I could easily wrote the blue sketch here, it was difficult to think on January 10 this year.
GS IV is the 5th consecutive exam. Then, case studies this year were themselves not ethical, not kind enough, they drained most of our positive calories. Then after case studies, we generally start from question 1 to give good impression in the beginning.
And then these quotation based questions were at last Q 5 or Q 6. So many people either couldn’t attempt this question or while they were attempting, their answer sheets slipped into examiner’s bundle : )
peterparker,While I could easily wrote the blue sketch here, it was difficult to think on January 10 this year.
GS IV is the 5th consecutive exam. Then, case studies this year were themselves not ethical, not kind enough, they drained most of our positive calories. Then after case studies, we generally start from question 1 to give good impression in the beginning.
And then these quotation based questions were at last Q 5 or Q 6. So many people either couldn’t attempt this question or while they were attempting, their answer sheets slipped into examiner’s bundle : )
Yeah.. Exactly.. This is what happened.
Anybody who has covered basics , should he just practise more questions or go for some more resources? Like I did Forum's Red book and took some reference from D Suba Rao. Anything else that I should cover to improve my answers?
While I could easily wrote the blue sketch here, it was difficult to think on January 10 this year.
GS IV is the 5th consecutive exam. Then, case studies this year were themselves not ethical, not kind enough, they drained most of our positive calories. Then after case studies, we generally start from question 1 to give good impression in the beginning.
And then these quotation based questions were at last Q 5 or Q 6. So many people either couldn’t attempt this question or while they were attempting, their answer sheets slipped into examiner’s bundle : )
Yeah.. Exactly.. This is what happened.
Anybody who has covered basics , should he just practise more questions or go for some more resources? Like I did Forum's Red book and took some reference from D Suba Rao. Anything else that I should cover to improve my answers?
I also did forum red book and believe it is sufficient. Dont go for more resources, but go for deeper understanding. This can be done by THINKING over questions that have come. After this, writing in format : )
While I could easily wrote the blue sketch here, it was difficult to think on January 10 this year.
GS IV is the 5th consecutive exam. Then, case studies this year were themselves not ethical, not kind enough, they drained most of our positive calories. Then after case studies, we generally start from question 1 to give good impression in the beginning.
And then these quotation based questions were at last Q 5 or Q 6. So many people either couldn’t attempt this question or while they were attempting, their answer sheets slipped into examiner’s bundle : )
Yeah.. Exactly.. This is what happened.
Anybody who has covered basics , should he just practise more questions or go for some more resources? Like I did Forum's Red book and took some reference from D Suba Rao. Anything else that I should cover to improve my answers?
I also did forum red book and believe it is sufficient. Dont go for more resources, but go for deeper understanding. This can be done by THINKING over questions that have come. After this, writing in format : )
I wouldn't suggest RED book rather since you have time go for atul garg sir's notes and lecture ( available in telegram) . What i feel the Red book could help get notes rather as we encountered in this mains , questions required deeper interlinking with limited notes. I feel the lectures prepare you for such interlinking.
I believe that yes individual need to think and put their effort , but Atul sir's video would surely be beneficial . You may view first three lectures to gain the insight.
While I could easily wrote the blue sketch here, it was difficult to think on January 10 this year.
GS IV is the 5th consecutive exam. Then, case studies this year were themselves not ethical, not kind enough, they drained most of our positive calories. Then after case studies, we generally start from question 1 to give good impression in the beginning.
And then these quotation based questions were at last Q 5 or Q 6. So many people either couldn’t attempt this question or while they were attempting, their answer sheets slipped into examiner’s bundle : )
Yeah.. Exactly.. This is what happened.
Anybody who has covered basics , should he just practise more questions or go for some more resources? Like I did Forum's Red book and took some reference from D Suba Rao. Anything else that I should cover to improve my answers?
I also did forum red book and believe it is sufficient. Dont go for more resources, but go for deeper understanding. This can be done by THINKING over questions that have come. After this, writing in format : )
I wouldn't suggest RED book rather since you have time go for atul garg sir's notes and lecture ( available in telegram) . What i feel the Red book could help get notes rather as we encountered in this mains , questions required deeper interlinking with limited notes. I feel the lectures prepare you for such interlinking.
I believe that yes individual need to think and put their effort , but Atul sir's video would surely be beneficial . You may view first three lectures to gain the insight.
Last year, I came across those lectures, but couldnt cover them due to paucity of time. Will give them a try!
Hey fellas,
What is your honest assessment of India's vaccination drive?
Are we doing good, bad, or average?
What are the lacunae?
Some data- Till yesterday India has given 18 cr doses. The USA has 26 crores. China has 34 crores. The UK has around 5 crores.
Inda was also the fastest to give 100m doses.
Data does not look too shabby for India considering its relative economic weakness and huge population. Thoughts?
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