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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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Can we write MGP tests in offline centre? Can anybody enlighten ?


@Neyawn @root 

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NAGENDRA SINGH SENGARsaid

Do we have to send Hard Copy of DAF to UPSC (anyone who has read 25 page instructions..Plzz confirm )

No. You don't have to send anything.

P - 6 | M - 4 | I - 0 | Psychology |
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What source to follow for Ethics. Please Suggest.
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EWS related query- I have certificate issued in October 2019 certifying income for the year 2019-20( clerical error, can't be made as year will end on 31.03.2020).Upsc wants FY 2018-19 , what to do? Tried calling upsc but no one is picking the phone.
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@Dhertez I've also the same query, called upsc but they are not giving satisfactory answer


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@aknash20151351 @Steph_Curry @Anubhav2018 

DAF related query


Please clarify, 

1. What to fill in the given recommendation column ( choices- Yes, No and result awaited)? ( not cleared 2019 forest pre, cleared 2020 forest pre)

2. We don't have to fill the Forest service mains here right? (as for mains we haven't applied yet)

Let me know if anyone is filling Forest service in this section or simply choosing NO in 'another application row'.

ps- last year I forgot to fill this section but UPSC simply accepted the form for CSM mains.

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Do any of you guys have Atul Garg's 40 case studies handout.

Please share if you have

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Guys, If you are writing answers and Not getting them Evaluated, it's of little use.

It is highly recommended to get your answers Evaluated. One of the Excellent platform getting famous these days is of Convert IAS

You can join their channel http://t.me/convert_ias


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@MAYANK7273 I have seen your certificate, yours is fine. Go, ahead and fill the form.
What they( upsc) told to you when you called?


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I am thinking to take sudarshan lodha sir's(covers paper 1 to 4) online classes for 2020 mains .. Anyone willing to share with me please PM...
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Hey those who are writing mains this year,


You can add datas to enrich your answers

They are really good in providing Topicwise statistics and datas for mains.

You can download all PDFs from their website http://factshots.in


They also provide free facts and stats in their Telegram channel link 👇

 http://t.me/factshots_Official


It is known only by few aspirants make use of it.

JuniorG,
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Vision Mains Test at discount.
Had bought VISION mains test series (28 tests) . Anyone interested to buy at lower price,  then message me.
Price negotiable
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I don't intend to scare/discourage anyone, but please pay due attention before buying any sort of test series or crash course from these faceless bots. As people have been conned many a times
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if anybody is willing to go to court regarding some relaxation in issuing date wrt ews certificate, plz msg me.
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I'm currently working as School teacher in a Private school. Should i mention this in employment or not. If yes then employment is permanent or temporary?
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@MAYANK7273 don't hide it. It can be mentioned as temporary.

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@Proton9 Thanks, I've mentioned it.


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For PSIR optional, I am preparing using Shubhra Mam Notes (Postal Correspondence). To supplement this which course should I go for? 

GS Score PSIR Advanced Course

Shubhra Ranjan PSIR Crash Course

Please Help!


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@Spock Shubhra Ma'am covers a lot of CA portion of IR in the crash course. So it's actually the ideal supplementary course for you to enrol in. 


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