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Mains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread

@Bubba_gumpHi.. ye uppsc abhi forum pr discuss ho rha h kahin kya? I m expecting around 125.. how about you?

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@Bubba_gumpresult kb tk ata hai? Koi estimate ? Maine pehli br dia h. Pre ajtk upsc ka nikla nahi h. Ab is br soch rhe uppsc mains ki umeed me answer writing shuru kre. U've given upsc mains?

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@Bubba_gumphan gk type questions aate hain. But ab bht better hogya h, previous years pprs were horrible. Ab they r trying to be upsc-like. Some improvement favouring us.
For answer writing practice, suggest some way.. abhi upsc answer writing test series me off season chal rha?. Kese practice kru?

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@Bubba_gumpokay no problem☺

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@Caesargradeup key aayi nahi thi for my set when i was looking for answers yestrday. I got some coaching's key- study for civil service krke from a telegram group.

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Hi.. thoda mainstream discussion se alag hai mera post..I need help in planning my studies. I have been preparing for 3 years now, and haven't been able to clear prelims ever. I get good-decent marks in prelims test series(i did vision twice, n this time Insights). I dont perform well in the exam. This time i solved many questions well n do stupidity in few questions n missed cutoff by slim margin.

Can someone tell me how do I improve?Where am I going wrong? I dont remember exact tribal movement in history type things accurately all the year-prepare those up before exam, but am pretty much good in other stuff. Conceptual-ncerts etc. I prepare cuurent from visionias monthlies.
Haven't practiced Answer writing much. Had always been considered intelligent as student and employee(ex), with good analytical skills. And now I am screwing up my life..

How to improve?? Plz help??

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@vision2020yes I agree. I'm going to start answer writing practice. Insights secure follow krne ka plan kr rhe. Have to make a start from somewhere..

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@corrigible_87Pol Science..

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@MalcolmYou know it's difficult to quantify 'worthiness'

I didn't get into IIT-Bombay right after 12th in first attempt..should I try again?
If can't make it to IIT still, should the option of pursuing engineering be given up?
I took CAT, didnt get ABC, should I not pursue MBA?

Civil services is a good job, worth working for. It has the 'potential' to take u on a wonderful 'self actualisation' journey. But at the end of the day, it is 'only' a job. Many quit services before becoming secretaries. When it comes to becoming secretaries, it is best of the best among fellow IAS officers, hell lot of politics goes into it(like in any top job in any profession- anywhere, only here stakes are higher )
Plus who knows who'll live till 60 !??

So enjoy working for something you cherish. Most people above 27 are so burdened with family pressure(to marry, have kids like other realtives and well wishers) that they can't pursue this bold path. ButYOU CAN! So use it well!

All the best!☺?

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