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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12432TrivendrumRajdhani .

commented 4 year(s) ago

whatonlysaid
Me with my new V7 :) experiment worked, hope you all find the pens you deserve.

Hoping that the pen releases a solid patronus, sheilding you from those ugly dementors while writing mains.

Few tips with V7:

1. It oozss ink if you press it hard while writing. And if paper quality is bad, then the ink will reflect on the other side of the paper. Try this- remove pen's body, and then try writing it with bare refill. If it suits you, then your hand will feel liberating, as the heavy body will no more trouble you.

2. Instead of purchasing a new refill, try to refill it yourself with luxor's official ink cartridge. ₹15 per bottle. Sasta. Sundar. Tikau.

BD,whatonlyand2 otherslike this

commented 4 year(s) ago

It has been 6 days since I have studied a word for the upcoming mains. Why do you ask? DENGUE. Won't be able to do so for 2-3 days more at least. I feel so dejected at my present circumstance right now.
Just came here to advise you guys to take extra care and caution for the upcoming two months so you peeps do not suffer the same fate as mine. Stay safe guys.

BD,Sankozaand2 otherslike this

commented 4 year(s) ago

SergioRamossaid

It has been 6 days since I have studied a word for the upcoming mains. Why do you ask? DENGUE. Won't be able to do so for 2-3 days more at least. I feel so dejected at my present circumstance right now.
Just came here to advise you guys to take extra care and caution for the upcoming two months so you peeps do not suffer the same fate as mine. Stay safe guys.

same here mate. cant even express the frustration. get well soon.

Sankoza,

user_47716

commented 4 year(s) ago

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Take care bro.

Get well soon.

commented 4 year(s) ago

SergioRamossaid
It has been 6 days since I have studied a word for the upcoming mains. Why do you ask? DENGUE. Won't be able to do so for 2-3 days more at least. I feel so dejected at my present circumstance right now.
Just came here to advise you guys to take extra care and caution for the upcoming two months so you peeps do not suffer the same fate as mine. Stay safe guys.

Take care bhai.

Get well soon.

@SergioRamos And@SkyWalk_19

AJ_,Sankozaand2 otherslike this

commented 4 year(s) ago

@SergioRamos Know this pain. I was affected by typhoid during this phase last year. Worst, it relapsed after I tested negative once. Ate away nearly a month. However, why I missed mains cutoff was because I gave up after recovering. I thought it won't be possible to cover up in the remaining 45 days. I was really pained after seeing the marksheet this year and regretted for not going full guns blazing in those 45 days. I hope you get well soon but more importantly, once you recover, don't think about the number of days you could not study and try to make the best of the remaining days. Don't repeat the mistake which I made. All the best and get well soon.

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commented 4 year(s) ago

SergioRamossaid
It has been 6 days since I have studied a word for the upcoming mains. Why do you ask? DENGUE. Won't be able to do so for 2-3 days more at least. I feel so dejected at my present circumstance right now.
Just came here to advise you guys to take extra care and caution for the upcoming two months so you peeps do not suffer the same fate as mine. Stay safe guys.

Get well soon. And don't fret about the time lost. Even with 40-50 mins of extra work per day, post recovery, you will more than make up for it.

Just focus on getting back to 100% health. 🙂

P - 6 | M - 4 | I - 0 | Psychology |

EiChan,Botanopuand6 otherslike this

commented 4 year(s) ago

@SkyWalk_19 Dengue?

commented 4 year(s) ago

Thanks, guys@GaryVee @Jokar @Hitman2021
I'll make it a point to not fret over the lost time and make up for it when I'm healthy!

Aurora,EiChanand4 otherslike this

commented 4 year(s) ago

SergioRamossaid

@SkyWalk_19 Dengue?

yes

GaryVee,

commented 4 year(s) ago

@SkyWalk_19 Get well soon mate! we shall overcome!

whatonly,SkyWalk_19

commented 4 year(s) ago

SergioRamossaid

@SkyWalk_19 Get well soon mate! we shall overcome!

yup. we shall. Adversity breeds talent.

commented 4 year(s) ago

SkyWalk_19said
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SergioRamossaid

It has been 6 days since I have studied a word for the upcoming mains. Why do you ask? DENGUE. Won't be able to do so for 2-3 days more at least. I feel so dejected at my present circumstance right now.
Just came here to advise you guys to take extra care and caution for the upcoming two months so you peeps do not suffer the same fate as mine. Stay safe guys.
same here mate. cant even express the frustration. get well soon.

Get well soon.

P - 6 | M - 4 | I - 0 | Psychology |

SkyWalk_19,

commented 4 year(s) ago

hi

can anyone tell if dipin sir's CA handouts are freely available in forum academy? i can see 3 such files for 2019 in forum website. Also is it usually handwritten?

p.s. i haven't joined his classes.

commented 4 year(s) ago

Havent been active for over a year here. Good to see a healthy thread going.

Doubt: Given current fiscal troubles with Covid further messing things up, what resources can Govt look towards, for a Counter Cyclical push? Private consumption is on the wane as it is

Joeyisthebest .

commented 4 year(s) ago

anyone here has idea as to how much selected candidates used to score in MGP tests? Just wanted to know if the checking is strict or I am really screwed up!

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Huntington Thanks

commented 4 year(s) ago

SergioRamossaid
It has been 6 days since I have studied a word for the upcoming mains. Why do you ask? DENGUE. Won't be able to do so for 2-3 days more at least. I feel so dejected at my present circumstance right now.
Just came here to advise you guys to take extra care and caution for the upcoming two months so you peeps do not suffer the same fate as mine. Stay safe guys.

Get well soon, you have all the power to make good of the time lost and we know you would be able to do it.

Just a bit of free advice- if possible take papaya leave juice. It really helps in speeding up the recovery process. Also, there's one ayurvedic syrup called plato-up which my mom swears by. It helps in increasing platelet count and decreasing weakness.

P.S.-Please consult your doctor before considering the syrup. The unsolicited advice has been given based on the experience of a few close relatives who were diagnosed with dengue and/or typhoid(including my mom).

SergioRamos,

commented 4 year(s) ago

Friends can anyone please tell where i can find m puri sir gs2 latest notes

commented 4 year(s) ago

12432TrivendrumRajdhanisaid
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whatonlysaid
Me with my new V7 :) experiment worked, hope you all find the pens you deserve.

Hoping that the pen releases a solid patronus, sheilding you from those ugly dementors while writing mains.
Few tips with V7:
1. It oozss ink if you press it hard while writing. And if paper quality is bad, then the ink will reflect on the other side of the paper. Try this- remove pen's body, and then try writing it with bare refill. If it suits you, then your hand will feel liberating, as the heavy body will no more trouble you.

2. Instead of purchasing a new refill, try to refill it yourself with luxor's official ink cartridge. ₹15 per bottle. Sasta. Sundar. Tikau.

*prepares an A4 page note on happy memories to use for patronus production*

Thank you for the tip! Tried with just the refill and it was awesome!

Isthisthe ink bottle? If yes I’ll save so much money! Another addition to the happiness note.

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