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Mains 2021: Doubt and strategy discussion thread

I don't know what to say, really. Prelims is over. The discussion as regards the authenticity of answer keys is the most futile discussion. So, I am creating this thread as a necessary and much-needed diversion. Three months to the biggest battle of our professional lives begins now. All comes down to how we heal and grow from now on, and either, we heal or we're gonna crumble. Day by day. 

We're in a toxic environment right now, fellas. Believe me. And, we can stay here, get the s**t kicked out of us, or we can fight our way back into the light. Mains is the road ahead for everyone of us notwithstanding our current predicament. So, let's continue to fight and not let our guard down.

Yours faithfully
AzadHindFauz


Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2020 is to be conducted on 8,9,10,16,17 January, 2021.

Resources-
1.Topic wise questions compilation from PYQs- https://forumias.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/community/comments/PYQ4951601966911.pdf

2.Previous years' question papers collection- Essay, GS I, GS II, GS III, GS IV, PSIR

3.New emerging technologies fodder- https://intelligence.weforum.org/topics


5. This is awebsite by CSE 2019 selected candidates. Contains a lot of info ontest series/answer writingand alsohasGS notes.Must go through! => http://demystifycse.in/   

6. World history notes of Shreyans Kumat Rank 4, UPSC CSE 2018: https://drive.google.com/file/d/153rNAe4nHkTVolSnM7ZCwIrVfCNr-652/view  

7. Download Anudeep Sir's hand made notes from here. From GS 1 to GS 4, everything: https://anudeepdurishetty.in/how-to-conquer-gs-in-upsc-mains-explained/

8.Ethics keywords' definition table:https://forumias.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/community/comments/EthicsDefinitionTable33715989392954061602608482.pdf

This will keep you going-
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Any idea regarding when 2019 mains marks will be released?
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They are so essential to know what went wrong in last mains.
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vndb1995said

Any idea regarding when 2019 mains marks will be released?

It's best to forget about 2019 attempt. I've made peace with this reality. 

The UPSC is not implementing the HC order. The contempt hearing is scheduled on 3rd November. Things will become more clear after 3rd November unless the commission decides to respect the verdict before. 

Kapiushon,
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I do agree with you that if we can have some content ready on the issues which we feel upsc may ask, then it will be great. A list of such topics wherein anyone can give his/her inputs.


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AzadHindFauzsaid

Naadan_Parindasaid

AzadHindFauzsaid

@Naadan_Parinda Blue ticks are really cool. How do people get it? :p

@root @Neyawn 

Frankly, I don't know. May be based on the number of followers, or number of posts, or number of likes & comments or how much is someone active/ regular on the platform etc. I was much active earlier on the platform, and I got this Blue tick then only. 

Cool. Then I guess I don't deserve it :/

I think you'll get a Green tick directly :D

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Any feedback on which essay test series might be a good one to join?
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Darvey78said

AzadHindFauzsaid

Naadan_Parindasaid

AzadHindFauzsaid

@Naadan_Parinda Blue ticks are really cool. How do people get it? :p

@root @Neyawn 

Frankly, I don't know. May be based on the number of followers, or number of posts, or number of likes & comments or how much is someone active/ regular on the platform etc. I was much active earlier on the platform, and I got this Blue tick then only. 

Cool. Then I guess I don't deserve it :/

I think you'll get a Green tick directly :D

🙏🙏🙏

Hitman2021,
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@AzadHindFauz  Thanks for the response ! 


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Out now 

https://upsconline.nic.in/marksheet/exam/marksheet_system/

Kapiushon,plmokn25688524
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Highest marks in physics?????
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Just checked - 648/1750 final score this year. In 2018, it was 734/1750. My PSIR optional scores have dipped from 303 in 2018 to 200 in 2019. Wondering what went wrong.
plmokn25688524,Hitman2021
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Which password is to be used to view Mains Marks ?
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First register. They will send you a password on your registered email and mobile number.
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@vndb1995 oookkk..Dhanyawaad


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https://forum.insightsonindia.com/forums

                                              Insights too have launched a Forum!

No 1,
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https://forum.insightsonindia.com/forums                                                                                            Insights too have launched a Forum!
AJ_,Gaurav
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@SergioRamosThis one is decent enough


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People who have given mains 2019.. any strategy updates after seeing scores? Or any ideas abt what worked and what didnt?
Ayushi7,
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So i checked my prelims score. I was able to clear the gs 1 cutoff and it was the CSAT that took me down. This year also I think I might face the same predicament. Lol I am so depressed. 

Any ideas on how to go about from here? Sorry I do know that this is a mains thread. Sorry for being out of context. 
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peterparkersaid

People who have given mains 2019.. any strategy updates after seeing scores? Or any ideas abt what worked and what didnt?

1 thing for sure take care of writing speed, 

Otherwise quality compromise in remaining questions can cost you crucial marks which otherwise you would have got (with same knowledge)

For me every paper 2-3 questions were compromised to large extent (possibly 4-5 marks in all GS 1 2 3 and 10-12 marks in optional)



peterparker,Hitman2021
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