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Mains 2021 Result declared - In or Out?

So Mains 2021 has begun. Essay Paper is here

1. https://blog.forumias.com/upsc-ias-mains-2021-essay-question-paper/


2. GS Paper 1 : https://blog.forumias.com/download-upsc-ias-mains-2021-gs-1-question-paper

3. GS Paper 2 : https://blog.forumias.com/download-upsc-ias-mains-2021-gs-2-question-paper 






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How was your paper? How did you approach the paper?

root,Neyawnand26 otherslike this
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kuch bhi kaho bhool bhulaiya movie ka dialogue

"ullu kabhi gyani nahi kahalata kyunki usne kabhi Surya Prakash nahi dekha he"

 the way this dialogue was delivered and the originality of content it has still gives me chills


Jajantaram Mamantaram
KingSlayer23,sjerngaland3 otherslike this
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@Duryodhan paranormal activity. 1&3 


Duryodhan,
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@Villanelle does the reverse also holds if one watches death note in that case ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚



Jajantaram Mamantaram
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Ppl with prior experience of mains, a small query

Writing all questions with average quality answers or Good quality answers for most Qns even at the cost of missing 1/2? Which one of these two approach turned out to better yield?








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@tarun17 i personally feel  the latter is the better



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Tk17,
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Dono bhadia hai, but none can match Forrest Gump. 

It is also subjective imo. Depends which what element you find your connect with. There are many small elements. I loved forrest gump movie but...

MarcusA,Foxtrotand1 otherslike this
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Ppl with prior experience of mains, a small query

Writing all questions with average quality answers or Good quality answers for most Qns even at the cost of missing 1/2? Which one of these two approach turned out to better yield?








Good answers in 19 questions will be better but very difficult to achieve. 

Tk17,masteroptimist
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Everyone who wrote mains this time I would really like to know what worked for you guys this time in prelims?

Considering the kind of unexpected paper that it was this time, still people were able to get such good marks in prelims and able to clear it, I would really like to know what worked for you and what was your 'strategy' ? 

dalpha,EiChanand10 otherslike this
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Everyone who wrote mains this time I would really like to know what worked for you guys this time in prelims?

Considering the kind of unexpected paper that it was this time, still people were able to get such good marks in prelims and able to clear it, I would really like to know what worked for you and what was your 'strategy' ? 

Bro always keep ur statics v.v strong. Make sure high correction rate in those cases. If u can get maximum correct out of such 30-35 questions chances will better

Dhanananda,plmokn25688524and2 otherslike this
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@masteroptimist @zombieland Thanks

masteroptimist,
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@sstarrr 1. prepare limited material well, refer to anudeep durishetty or other toppers for material related guidance anudeep has excellent blog 2. take good sleep a night before exam even if that comes at cost of revising pending spectrum hands down 3. have confidence in yourself in exam, bouncers are there but it's on you to decide whether you fall prey to them or enjoy the advantage of lower cutoff they bring with them 4. when you make notes of mock test or any notes  of newspaper etc. for pre, remember that you will have to revise them many times so keep them very very very very concise 5.in exam i took a 10 minute break and did self counseling, motivated myself it may sound filmy but it worked in 2021 pre 6 don't panic if you aren't able to recall something just skip those questions and attempt at last like the "lender of last resort one" 7 have the faith that there are enough questions in the paper to let you sail through, don't let your performance in moderate and easy questions be affected by the intimidation accrued due to difficult, random or factual questions that are sprinkled here and there in the paper



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dalpha,EiChanand6 otherslike this
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Wo parody h ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚. Yes entertaining, but looking for 'real' horror right now

The Quiet Place was good. Both parts. Although itโ€™s more thriller than horror.

Even better combo this , Thriller+ horror

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@slightedge109 watch dabbe ... Netflix


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I have heard  "Scary movie" series is enlightening and entertaining, even if it may not be that scary ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Wo parody h ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚. Yes entertaining, but looking for 'real' horror right now

Watch Hereditary . Not a typical horror movie but quite disturbing 

Thanks. Got good ratings as well. Sounds promising

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Everyone who wrote mains this time I would really like to know what worked for you guys this time in prelims?

Considering the kind of unexpected paper that it was this time, still people were able to get such good marks in prelims and able to clear it, I would really like to know what worked for you and what was your 'strategy' ? 

If you scored greater than 90 then it's more of a performance problem, not a preparation problem. Have some faith in yourself, revise well practice mocks that's all I did. Everyone has their own strategies and everyone is correct. Just one golden rule is to complete your syllabus and don't leave anything to fate thinking it won't come in the exam as every single mark is important. I remember getting two medieval history questions right by watching a 2 hour-unacademy marathon video when I didn't feel like studying.

You never know what will come in the exam rely on the breadth of your knowledge. No need to read a given subject 10 times, it would be better to read two subjects 5 times as you have to identify the correct option trust your memory we often tend to underestimate it. 

dalpha,GaryVeeand9 otherslike this
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Itni saare movie suggestions. Ab bas revision plans k jaise ye sab pending na reh jayen ๐Ÿ˜‚
GaryVee,Villanelle
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Everyone who wrote mains this time I would really like to know what worked for you guys this time in prelims?

Considering the kind of unexpected paper that it was this time, still people were able to get such good marks in prelims and able to clear it, I would really like to know what worked for you and what was your 'strategy' ? 

You probably missed prelims by v closeโ€ฆI know you had a sound prep. Donโ€™t doubt it. Just keep doing the needful (one ca source and basics) and youโ€™ll be through this time. Sometimes, itโ€™s just a matter of luck and more people should realise that. 

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Everyone who wrote mains this time I would really like to know what worked for you guys this time in prelims?

Considering the kind of unexpected paper that it was this time, still people were able to get such good marks in prelims and able to clear it, I would really like to know what worked for you and what was your 'strategy' ? 

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sstarrr,
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Web series suggestions please
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Anduinsaid

Web series suggestions please

Aranyak on Netflix.. The one with raveena tandon


Dont confuse it with arya (the one with sushmita sen) 

Anduin,
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