Mains 2021: Doubt and strategy discussion thread
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
3.New emerging technologies fodder- https://intelligence.weforum.org/topics
I have prepared a Model Answer Sheet for Mains - attaching Google Docs and PDF versions.
Model Answer Sheet.pdf
Some one asked for Anudeep sir's essay book. It's must read especially for non humanities background students. I am attaching hand written summary of the book. If it make sense do read book.
peterparker,Hitman2021
https://www.csewiki.org/Important_data
Important Data for Value addition. Plus, check the website too. Really helpful!
Thank you so much!
Hitman2021,How do you start a case study?
I do not believe Ethics requires some course like other GS topics. For references, will look up topper copies and model answers/case studies.
It is a double-edged sword, but it is a risk I am willing to take for giving extra time to optional!
BD,Hey can someone pleases post some concise world history notes??I haven't read it before prelims
https://drive.google.com/file/d/153rNAe4nHkTVolSnM7ZCwIrVfCNr-652/view
World history notes of Shreyans Kumat Rank 4, UPSC CSE 2018
https://anudeepdurishetty.in/how-to-conquer-gs-in-upsc-mains-explained/
Download anudeep's hand made notes from here. From GS 1 to GS 4, everything.
@AzadHindFauz pin this link too mate!
Hitman2021,Hitman2021,How do you start a case study?
This is my approach-
1. Bring out the ethical dilemma straightway. Eg: The aforementioned case reflects a conflict between public relations and private relations.
2. Identify the stakeholders- make a table with corresponding values for a comparative analysis or simply hub-spoke model to list them down.
3. Explore each solution keeping in mind the stakeholders. Here, I give special emphasis on:
- Using relevant ethical theories if possible- Like Bentham's conception of happiness of greater number, 7 sins of Gandhi, principles of Buddhism, Jainism etc. whatever suits.
- Using the keywords mentioned in the syllabus: objectivity, integrity etc. etc.
- Using examples from our lives to substantiate a solution. Like- Gandhi chose to sacrifice his private interests for larger good of indentured labourers in South Africa.
4. End on a positive note citing the values I'd uphold in choosing a particular solution/ its spillover effect on family, society, organistion, nation and world. (bottom up approach)
This might seem a bit out of context, but I really want to know.
How's the current situation in Karol bagh/ORN? Are the classes open? Are students taking classes or writing tests in classrooms?
I'm asking this because, I wanted to move to Delhi specifically for writing mains test series, offline. If they are allowing students to write tests in classrooms or opening up lockdown gradually, I will think about moving. But, if the classes are not open, then there is no point in moving.
I will appreciate any little information that you can offer. :)
@whatonly how is lukmaan's essay test series?
I don’t know. Never took any test series before. But heard about them in a few topper reviews and they have above-average scores listed on their website.
whatonly,
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