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Official : Post Daily Routine & Self Assessment (Mains 2020)


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PSIR Probable Areas For Mains20(1)(1).pdf

Probable Areas for PSIR Mains Backed by Research of PYQs+Syllabus+Current Events

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Cover Value Added Material for Economy, Security and Disaster Management
HotBloodPrince,
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7:30-1:30 Ethics Done

2:00-7:00 Ethics Done

8:00-10:00 Ethics

HotBloodPrince,
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Day 16

  1. 8.00-1.00- environment
  2. 1.30-5.30- economics
  3. 5.30-9.30- growth

yesterday- on schedule

HotBloodPrince,
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Hey, how you guys coping up with the winter. My  hand gets freezed while writing answers....Any suggestions..

P.S.: I live in Delhi..

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Can any body suggest when to stop optional , and gear exclusively for GS ??
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7:30-1:30 optional

2:00-7:00 Optional

8:00-10:00 optional

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Day 15

  1. 7.45-1.00- economics
  2. 1.30-6.30- international economics
  3. 6,30-9.30- mock

yesterday- on schedule

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First Ever Exam Planner / Study & LifeStyle Tracker for Civil Services Aspirants | IASprepkit.com - An initiative by IASmocks.com (by Pizzza)


The journey of a Civil Services exam aspirant is filled with joys and struggles. The excitement of buying the first set of study resources and enrolling into the study courses is an unparalleled feeling. What begins as an immensely motivating process soon turns into a long and arduous battle, requiring consistent efforts. Over the period of time, the list of study resources keeps adding and tracking your performance in each one of them becomes an uphill task. An optimum level of performance in studies is achieved when there is a healthy lifestyle to accompany the preparation routine. Well-planned study related finances and an engaging emotional support system of the loved ones forms an indispensable need of the process, to make one a passionate goal-chaser.

And, this is exactly what Zenith does for you. It helps you to plan, manage, track and execute your study and lifestyle tasks with finesse. All of it in approximately 15 minutes per day. Zenith is your best friend in this journey that will keep pushing you in the right direction. Know more about your best friend in the following details.


  1. A4 size page layout – Large writing space to express your daily progress.
  2. Sturdy binding.
  3. 434 Pages and 18 Sections.
  4. Coloured matte-finish cover pages and high-resolution inner pages give you the feel of a premium product.
  5. One day per page planner, with full page for Sundays.
  6. Extra sectional pages and space for customization.
  7. Ergonomic page layouts, no branding or watermarks on the inner pages.
  8. Sections:
  9. Find Your Inner Self â€“ This section helps you to always remember who you truly are. Often times in the preparation, we feel lost and begin to question our decisions. It’s very natural to feel so and when that happens you can always come back to this page and look for inspiration through your own words. The content that you are going to write in this page forms the essence of your existence.
  10. The Things I Cherish â€“ Aspirants who begin their preparation have this curiosity about DAF (Detailed application form) sections that you fill after passing the mains exam. You are supposed to fill in details about your achievements and interests. This page exactly contains those sections and will serve a dual-purpose. It will help you to understand the requirements of the interview process and will help to plan your DAF content well in advance. Also, it will act as a source of inspiration for you. It will contain all the bright moments of your life.
  11. Resource List for Preliminary Exam â€“ One of the biggest problems that most aspirants face during the preparation is the lack of clarity on which resources to follow and what is their progress in each of those resources. This section solves this with ease. You can research your resources thoroughly and then make a note of it. Periodically update your reading, note-making and revision progress in the tracker. Once you finalize on the resources, you can focus your entire energy on those and forget about the rest. As you may have heard from a lot of successful aspirants, limiting the resources is one of key reasons for success.
  12. Resource List for Mains Exam â€“ It serves the same purpose for mains exam, as discussed in the above feature.
  13. Current Affairs Resources and Status â€“ It helps the aspirant to keep a track on the progress of monthly current affairs portion for both preliminary and mains exam.
  14. Study Plan for 2021 â€“ A 365-day planner where you can plan your targets for each and every day in the year and get a clear idea of how you are going to execute your goals.
  15. Daily Routine Planner â€“ Plan a timed routine for study, sleep, meals, exercise and hobbies.
  16. Diet Planner â€“ Plan your daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks.
  17. Financial Management for 2021 â€“ One of the key aspects for a peaceful mind and efficient execution of the targets. It helps you identify the major expenditures, sources of income, savings and borrowings that you may incur in 2021.
  18. Monthly Expense Log â€“ Write your expenses here and keep a tab on them.
  19. I have Lent to â€“ Keep an account of things you have given to different people.
  20. I have Borrowed From - Keep an account of things you have borrowed from different people.
  21. Motivational things I want to do in 2021 â€“ Maintain a bucket list of all the things you want to do in 2021 that will keep you running with full zeal.
  22. Cleaning and Laundry Schedule â€“ Helps you manage your household chores.
  23. Study Rewards â€“ Pamper yourself with rewards when you excel in the study targets set by you.
  24. Monthly Study and Lifestyle Targets â€“ Write down your targets at the beginning of every month and update the status periodically.
  25. Daily Study and Lifestyle Log with Trackers â€“ This is the magical space of this diary. This is where you will spend most of the time. Write academic / inspiring quotes every morning and convey your gratitude every night. Manage your daily tasks, track your study and lifestyle parameters that will ultimately keep you in a very happy space.
  26. Monthly Review â€“ Helps you take a note of your monthly performance in the study and lifestyle parameters. Write down the corrective measures and feedback to boost your performance in the next month.

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8:00-1:30 Economy Done

2:00-7:00 GS4 Done

8:30-10:00 essay ratta

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Day 14

  1. 8.00-1.00- polity and social issues
  2. 1.30-9.30- international economics

yesterday- international instead of mock. wasted one hour on chitchat.

HotBloodPrince,
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7:30-1:30 Eco Done

2:00-7:00 Ethics Done 

8:00-10:00 essay

AGirlHasNoName,
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Day 13

  1. 8.45-2.00- polity and social issues
  2. 2.30-6.30- growth
  3. 6.30-9.30- mock

yesterday- on schedule

AGirlHasNoName,
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7:00-1:30 Economy

2:00-7:30 GS3 Done

9:00-10:00 essay

went temple hopping in the morning, because my mother’s devotional streak is like no other. 

AGirlHasNoName,
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Day 12

  1. 8.30- 11.30- mock
  2. 12.00-2.00- facts and stuff
  3. 2.00-5.00- mock
  4. 5.00-9.30- optional P2

yesterday- on schedule. 

AGirlHasNoName,
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8:00-1:30 Economy Done 

2:00-6:30 GS3 Done 

8:00-10:00 Essay

AGirlHasNoName,
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Day 11

  1. 8.00-11.00- mock
  2. 11.30- 6.30- ethics
  3. 6.30-9.30- mock

yesterday- on schedule

AGirlHasNoName,
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i had a query about writing on question paper at the back in mains exam
whether we are allowed or not ??
ps-my first attempt and first mains
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bhailog a peculiar query about documen t verification. There is a letter spelling mistake in my 10th marksheet, will there be any problem
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