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

@whatonly it will mostly be Friday sat sun for essay and GS. Next sat Sunday for language and optional.

whatonly,

Joeyisthebest .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@whatonly different optionals are held on the same day. Mostly the last day.

Day 1 - essay

Day 2 - GS 1 and 2

Day 3 - GS 3 and 4

Then you get off for 5 days (Monday to Friday). Then,

Compulsory paper

Optional paper

I think schedule is out with some notification. I guess the 2021 calendar footnote has dates

Sankoza,whatonly

commented 4 year(s) ago

Thanks@Joeyisthebest and@Rookie! I don’t know how I developed such dangerous delusions :p

2021 calendar did have dates as a footnote:

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

@AzadHindFauz if you could add this to the post please.

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BD .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Joeyisthebest model solution are worst.. But teacher is very cordial and doesnt gets frustated when you bombard with a lot of questions..overall average

Homo Neanderthalensis .

commented 4 year(s) ago

Will probably be writing mains for the first time. Could anyone provide some inputs regarding GS IV preparation. I have been doing the generally suggested method of single page crisp notes and internalising them..any suggestions for a decent and useful coaching.

Joeyisthebest .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Freakhoto thanks for the info!

Any idea how is the evaluation?

BD,

Joeyisthebest .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Homo Neanderthalensis Atul Garg sir is really good and his notes are also relevant.

Homo Neanderthalensis ,

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Knight_rider I am in

BD .

commented 4 year(s) ago

Joeyisthebestsaid
@Freakhoto thanks for the info!

Any idea how is the evaluation?

Thik thak hi hai... Average! They give very low marks! But I have benefitted from this low marks as it made me to toil harder so worked for me. So see accordingly. Comment are good..

commented 4 year(s) ago

How important is test series for Mains?

I gave Mains last year as well and my focus was almost entirely on past year papers. I attempted them within the time constraint. I thought my GS went well, but can't be sure since marks are not out yet. What is the opinion of people who have taken test series in the past? Did you find them helpful from a preparation and feedback perspective? Or is it more about getting used to the time in hand?

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Joeyisthebest .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Freakhoto thanks! This was helpful. :)

BD,

commented 4 year(s) ago

kochikaamesaid
How important is test series for Mains?
I gave Mains last year as well and my focus was almost entirely on past year papers. I attempted them within the time constraint. I thought my GS went well, but can't be sure since marks are not out yet. What is the opinion of people who have taken test series in the past? Did you find them helpful from a preparation and feedback perspective? Or is it more about getting used to the time in hand?

Time wala hi angle hai mostly + time-bound completion of syllabus. In my case, I tend to digress, read random things without deadlines.

Also, sometimes you need a second pair of eyes to validate what you're doing is right. Gives a sense of satisfaction.

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BD .

commented 4 year(s) ago

AzadHindFauzsaid
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kochikaamesaid
How important is test series for Mains?
I gave Mains last year as well and my focus was almost entirely on past year papers. I attempted them within the time constraint. I thought my GS went well, but can't be sure since marks are not out yet. What is the opinion of people who have taken test series in the past? Did you find them helpful from a preparation and feedback perspective? Or is it more about getting used to the time in hand?
Time wala hi angle hai mostly + time-bound completion of syllabus. In my case, I tend to digress, read random things without deadlines.
Also, sometimes you need a second pair of eyes to validate what you're doing is right. Gives a sense of satisfaction.

This is right! Because in pre it's objective in nature so less to control but in mains things are too spread and scattered within a less time! So plan accordingly

@kochikaame

EiChan,kochikaame

Homo Neanderthalensis .

commented 4 year(s) ago

Joeyisthebestsaid
@Homo Neanderthalensis Atul Garg sir is really good and his notes are also relevant.

@Joeyisthebest thanks bro. Any test series suggestions? How's Lukmaan one?

Joeyisthebest .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Homo Neanderthalensis Have heard good reviews about lukmaan ethics test series. I will probably go for it. A lot of toppers also recommend the same. You can go through the uploaded copies on their website.

BD,

BD .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Joeyisthebest their theory question are good and makes you think! But their case study are good but again solution are not upto the marks but makes you toil hard for marks.

commented 4 year(s) ago

Does anyone here know how we can avail the discount of MGP students in the essay programme?

Joeyisthebest .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Freakhoto Thanks for pointing it out. In that case I believe for additional info, will have to depend on forum/vision.

BD,

BD .

commented 4 year(s) ago

@Joeyisthebest then if you any such do let me know what about gs score?

BD .

commented 4 year(s) ago

GS TEST 5 MATTER at 120 AT 10 JULY.pdf

@Joeyisthebest bhai decide on your own this are model answers

Hitman2021,

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