Mains 2021: Doubt and strategy discussion thread

| 4 year(s) ago

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.

Thread for GS 1by @upsc2020- https://forumias.com/post/detail/Mission-Mains-2020-GS-1-1593004000

Thread for GS 2 & 3by @goldberry - https://forumias.com/post/detail/Mission-Mains-2020-GS-Paper-2-3-Do-or-Die-1589614273

Thread for GS 4by @upsc2020 - https://forumias.com/post/detail/Official-GS-4-Ethics-Discussion-1591106284

Thread for Essayby @whatonly - https://forumias.com/post/detail/Essay-for-Mains-2020-tips-thoughts-and-interesting-things-1602501086

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

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A4COH_r4pYXZHfVH0MFNWT0q_NJB1TF1

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

4. Important data: https://www.csewiki.org/Important_data

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-

https://forumias.com/post/detail/Mains-2020-Doubt-and-strategy-discussion-thread-1601963441?useful=1#main_comment

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commented 4 year(s) ago

Harcourtiansaid
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commented 4 year(s) ago

Can anyone throw some light on penalty marks awarded in mains.? What are the possible issues that could lead to such a thing?

commented 4 year(s) ago

Sherkhan1428said
Can anyone throw some light on penalty marks awarded in mains.? What are the possible issues that could lead to such a thing?

Common mistakes in mains examination

Sherkhan1428,

commented 4 year(s) ago

appyfizzsaid
Harcourtiansaid
Bhai log i am facing a technical issue.Vision ke advance batch ki class karte samay , my data gets exhausted in no time .kal raat ko i was going thru a class recording of about 3 hrs 30 minutes , mera 10 GB data chala gaya .Maine video quality bhi adjust ki but still.Any suggestions please
over meter connection data use kro...agr ye nh kia ho to

Thanks for reply bhai ...metered connection kar rakha h ..phir bhi yehi h

commented 4 year(s) ago

Gauravsaid
Sherkhan1428said
Can anyone throw some light on penalty marks awarded in mains.? What are the possible issues that could lead to such a thing?
Common mistakes in mains examination

974 pe recommended hona chaie na ?

commented 4 year(s) ago

Harcourtiansaid
Gauravsaid
Sherkhan1428said
Can anyone throw some light on penalty marks awarded in mains.? What are the possible issues that could lead to such a thing?
Common mistakes in mains examination
974 pe recommended hona chaie na ?

Yes, but had it been of this year! :) It is of last year perhaps when the cut off soared as high as 992 for general category students.

PS: Perhaps the girl in question cleared the exam in 2019 and got IAS.

commented 4 year(s) ago

Hello,

Which is a good test series for essay?

commented 4 year(s) ago

Guys where can I find Dipin sir’s CA notes? Should one join classes to get them?

Also, is there a better alternative to vision mains 365?

commented 4 year(s) ago

Has anyone formed or intends to form a small answer writing group?

Simply too much inertia for me to write even 1 answer lol.

If so, please message. Need this as a sort of an accountability mechanism.

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commented 4 year(s) ago

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user_44866

commented 4 year(s) ago

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This is my first attempt and I am hoping to write Mains this year. Can someone please tell me the broad timeline according to which I should complete my syllabus. I'm currently focusing on Ethics and Optional. I have not prepared GS notes for mains.

commented 4 year(s) ago

Can someone Suggest any good essay writeup of toppers to read and learn ?

commented 4 year(s) ago

@musk try anudeep durishetty

musk,

commented 4 year(s) ago

Which test series is good for essay?

How is TriumphIAS's essay tests?

Denisovan2019 .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Darvey78 I am also thinking to join . Reviews are good I personally know some toppers who have joined it. Not sure how fast they evaluate.. Vision ias people evaluation is quite disciplined

commented 4 year(s) ago

Hi, may someone please review Lukmaan's ethics test series? Thanks.

commented 4 year(s) ago

does anyone know of any good countdown app that can be pinned to windows desktop screen? I keep losing track of the number of days remaining to Jan 8th. If anyone has some info, pls share. Thanks

commented 4 year(s) ago

Where can I find the graphical trends in economic indicators for the past 20-30 years?

Thanks.

user_45044

commented 4 year(s) ago

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Good repository of notes here:https://forumias.com/channel/EPIC

Sankoza,

commented 4 year(s) ago

oopsiesaid
does anyone know of any good countdown app that can be pinned to windows desktop screen? I keep losing track of the number of days remaining to Jan 8th. If anyone has some info, pls share. Thanks

https://www.deviantart.com/jrweinman/art/Rainmeter-Countdown-Clock-164557997

oopsie,

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