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Mains 2021 - Strategy, Doubts, Resources etc

Hi peeps! 

Prelims result will be declared in 2-3 weeks. We may make it, we might not. Speculations will continue till then.

This thread is for those who want to move on. For those deciding to focus on the next phase of their prep; perhaps the most crucial one. We have less number of days this time (only about 85 days left). Let's collaborate and make the most of this time.

Here are the links to previous year's threads. Do go through them. There are gems in there.

https://forumias.com/post/detail/Mains-2020-Doubt-and-strategy-discussion-thread-1601963441?page=1 - In the description of this thread, you'll find links to paper wise threads of last year plus some handy resources.

https://forumias.com/post/detail/CSE-2021-Plan-Strategy-Daily-Routine-1602556617  This is the 2021 daily routine thread 

https://forumias.com/post/detail/CSE-2022-Plan-Strategy-Daily-Routine-1633964267?page=1 This is the 2022 daily routine thread created by@nerdfighter.

In both these threads, you are free to post your daily targets and hold each other accountable. Or just lurk there and be motivated by the effort people are putting in day after day. 

https://forumias.com/post/detail/Anecdotes-Facts-Examples-for-GS-and-Essay-1634039128 - This thread is created by@sbhati.Do contribute your facts and examples there. We can together build up a collection more than enough to conquer Mains.

Neyawn,DMand39 otherslike this
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@HeNeArKr ,@sjerngal ,@Purplesunbird 

Here's the thread. 

You (or anyone else) can create individual threads paper wise (GS1, 2, 3, 4 and essay). I'll pin them in the description.

Rashmirathi,MichaelScarnand4 otherslike this
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DancingMaster,
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Bhai 2022 wale thread ko tag krdo abse junta waha rhegi rather than 2021

Cool. I'll do that instead of CSE 2021 wala.

Rashmirathi,THE_MECHANIC
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@HeNeArKr ,@sjerngal ,@Purplesunbird 

Here's the thread. 

You (or anyone else) can create individual threads paper wise (GS1, 2, 3, 4 and essay). I'll pin them in the description.

Thanks bro!! Much needed.

Celeborn,Rashmirathiand2 otherslike this
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@root @Neyawn  can it be pinned? Pls

Celeborn,Rashmirathiand2 otherslike this
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@root @Neyawn  can it be pinned? Pls

Ha, bechara 2021 ka thread was so highly visited but went unpinned all this while. 

Celeborn,Rashmirathiand2 otherslike this
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Ha, bechara 2021 ka thread was so highly visited but went unpinned all this while. 

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@root @Neyawn  can it be pinned? Pls

Ha, bechara 2021 ka thread was so highly visited but went unpinned all this while. 

And I already pointed that earlier to them. Random irrelevant were pinned but not 2021 lols

nerdfighter,THE_MECHANIC
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somebody, koi theek thak si reliable key bata do, jisme mistakes kaam ho (mistakes toh saab main hai :P:D) ..

maine abhi taak marks hi nahn count kiye hain ..


3 din beet chuke hain, aab chup chaap se mujhe marks count kar lene chayiye.. agar ho raha hai toh tayari main laag jaana hai ..


6th and last attempt hai apna waise bhi ..

plmokn25688524,
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somebody, koi theek thak si reliable key bata do, jisme mistakes kaam ho (mistakes toh saab main hai :P:D) ..

maine abhi taak marks hi nahn count kiye hain ..


3 din beet chuke hain, aab chup chaap se mujhe marks count kar lene chayiye.. agar ho raha hai toh tayari main laag jaana hai ..


6th and last attempt hai apna waise bhi ..

Bro, keep controversial questions as negative then decide how much you are scoring. Rest everything will go around in circles.

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I am hoping to clear this year's prelims too (third attempt, if cracked, it will be my second mains). I got 111 in essay last time. I used whitener in that paper a lot but after coming out of exam hall I read on notice board that whitener isn't allowed. Could that have had any impact on my essay score (negative marking)? How to go to 130 and above in essay from 111?
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somebody, koi theek thak si reliable key bata do, jisme mistakes kaam ho (mistakes toh saab main hai :P:D) ..

maine abhi taak marks hi nahn count kiye hain ..


3 din beet chuke hain, aab chup chaap se mujhe marks count kar lene chayiye.. agar ho raha hai toh tayari main laag jaana hai ..


6th and last attempt hai apna waise bhi ..

Bro, keep controversial questions as negative then decide how much you are scoring. Rest everything will go around in circles.

controversial kaun kaun se hain bhai ..

TIA

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There were answer writing threads for each paper. I cannot seem to locate them. 
Snow_Leopard_,
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somebody, koi theek thak si reliable key bata do, jisme mistakes kaam ho (mistakes toh saab main hai :P:D) ..

maine abhi taak marks hi nahn count kiye hain ..


3 din beet chuke hain, aab chup chaap se mujhe marks count kar lene chayiye.. agar ho raha hai toh tayari main laag jaana hai ..


6th and last attempt hai apna waise bhi ..

Bro, keep controversial questions as negative then decide how much you are scoring. Rest everything will go around in circles.

controversial kaun kaun se hain bhai ..

TIA

Magnetite, Copper Smelting, right to the City, pressure cooker... There is consensus on these atleast that they are doubtful

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somebody, koi theek thak si reliable key bata do, jisme mistakes kaam ho (mistakes toh saab main hai :P:D) ..

maine abhi taak marks hi nahn count kiye hain ..


3 din beet chuke hain, aab chup chaap se mujhe marks count kar lene chayiye.. agar ho raha hai toh tayari main laag jaana hai ..


6th and last attempt hai apna waise bhi ..

Bro, keep controversial questions as negative then decide how much you are scoring. Rest everything will go around in circles.

controversial kaun kaun se hain bhai ..

TIA

Magnetite, Copper Smelting, right to the City, pressure cooker... There is consensus on these atleast that they are doubtful

bhai i am matching with forum key, 
except these above mentioned questions, forum ki key main or kuch galat hai kya ?

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somebody, koi theek thak si reliable key bata do, jisme mistakes kaam ho (mistakes toh saab main hai :P:D) ..

maine abhi taak marks hi nahn count kiye hain ..


3 din beet chuke hain, aab chup chaap se mujhe marks count kar lene chayiye.. agar ho raha hai toh tayari main laag jaana hai ..


6th and last attempt hai apna waise bhi ..

Bro, keep controversial questions as negative then decide how much you are scoring. Rest everything will go around in circles.

controversial kaun kaun se hain bhai ..

TIA

Magnetite, Copper Smelting, right to the City, pressure cooker... There is consensus on these atleast that they are doubtful

bhai i am matching with forum key, 
except these above mentioned questions, forum ki key main or kuch galat hai kya ?

45.3k views
I am hoping to clear this year's prelims too (third attempt, if cracked, it will be my second mains). I got 111 in essay last time. I used whitener in that paper a lot but after coming out of exam hall I read on notice board that whitener isn't allowed. Could that have had any impact on my essay score (negative marking)? How to go to 130 and above in essay from 111?

the key imo is not to write monotonous, extra objective answers, giving it a human and personal touch will be rewarded well...abstract essay, in general, has a higher scope of gaining an advantage, try to exploit that.

my optional psir and quotes from thinkers also came handy..hoping it will work again this time.

MichaelScarn,EUROPOL
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What are you guys planning to do till the result is coming?

Ethics & Optional?

Or some other plan?

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