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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.

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Where can one see top scorers answer sheets of MGP Full length tests ? (Test 41073 onwards)


https://blog.forumias.com/good-copies-from-mgp-2021/


Go with the cohort series.


Deepak802,brownianMotion
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Though I was looking for checked ones, but these will do too.


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Any good source for e governance topic?
LuckyKatt,
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@Hitking M. Karthikeyan works if needed in detail. Otherwise PT365 and Mains365 may be quick fixes.


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Just to clarify, Forum Open Mock Tests are only in ONLINE mode right? Or if there are any OFFLINE centres? Anyone can please clarify, thanks
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@LuckyKat thanks a lot


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If anyone of you or your friend is having Sociology as an optional and has subscribed to a test series, I am willing to share the cost as I want to attend the discussions. You/your friend may write the answers freely, I just need to attend the discussions. 

Just to reiterate, I am ready to pay. 

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@forumiasacademyWell done on GS3 test of MGP. Test code 41075. As technical as it could have been. Good job there.
Everyone else, even you have not joined the test series or you are not writing it, just read the topics from this test. High chances you'll encounter 2-3 topics directly or indirectly in the exam.

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@forumiasacademyWell done on GS3 test of MGP. Test code 41075. As technical as it could have been. Good job there.
Everyone else, even you have not joined the test series or you are not writing it, just read the topics from this test. High chances you'll encounter 2-3 topics directly or indirectly in the exam.

which cohort? cohort 10 me toh nhi hai


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D503said

@forumiasacademyWell done on GS3 test of MGP. Test code 41075. As technical as it could have been. Good job there.
Everyone else, even you have not joined the test series or you are not writing it, just read the topics from this test. High chances you'll encounter 2-3 topics directly or indirectly in the exam.

which cohort? cohort 10 me toh nhi hai


You can also search by your test code there. Sometimes, different cohorts have the same test. See if that works.


Dionysus,
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anyone know the source of GS2 static concepts like pith ans substance etc?
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@Capedcrusader1 If you're asking cause of mgp question, it was there in epic of October. Otherwise, it can be found in topics like federalism. Same with other famous ones like doctrine of essentiality.


TheSousChef,
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@Apollo11 okay thank you


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Hi 

I am not sure if I’m allowed to ask this, but where can I get Vision Abhyaas Question Papers from ? If anyone has them , can you please share? They didn’t have a centre in my city, otherwise I would have subscribed myself. Thank you x 

Apollo11,
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Guys any idea what % of the Indian population are daily wage earners? Tried to google it but didn't come across any immediate answers.
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@aa12 hey man if u get them please do tell.....


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Btw is it only me Or others sply those in Delhi/mumbai are concern wrt Omicron... Like I knew someone who died in Delhi while waiting for his interview call( April 21).

There is reasonable possibility if not surety based on trend in South Africa, europe n usa that jan shud be the peak of COVID-19 sply in major cities. ( which are ur cse centers). Provided at best case scenario it's a mild stain but exam goes for almost 10 days so even if ur mildly affected ( which u most likely will be if u find someone in ur vicinity having omicron during exam it's that's efficient n Transmissable, plus no body who will be appearing in exam is going to skip or even get tested if symptoms are mild) that shud sort of ensure a day of poor exam.. Again ensuring goodbye to dream Cse .... Plus not like govt with it's previous stance ( wrt attempt etc to those affected in last 2 yrs) will provide any relief after the fact. 


Well it may all be just be me people more knowledgeable than me have decided in there wisdom to carry-on.


Good luck..stay protected..dont take any stain or disease mildly... 

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hii guys,

not sure if its bothering anyone else, but looking at omicron cases rise and two weeks to go for exam iam begining to feel anxious about where the things are heading, its like racing on a car against a train on the parallel track.

Is it too naive to think that the exam might get postponed? though i want to get this through as soon as possible, iam more concerned that in the ten day process from 7th to 16th anything could happen, everytime i hear about omicron, i cant help but think about the mains. 

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RaGasaid

hii guys,

not sure if its bothering anyone else, but looking at omicron cases rise and two weeks to go for exam iam begining to feel anxious about where the things are heading, its like racing on a car against a train on the parallel track.

Is it too naive to think that the exam might get postponed? though i want to get this through as soon as possible, iam more concerned that in the ten day process from 7th to 16th anything could happen, everytime i hear about omicron, i cant help but think about the mains. 

It will take at least a month to reach that level in India. You can expect something by end of January or February actually.Nothing till the Mains.


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