I have seen people with a bit of limited knowledge getting in and some amazing, really hardworking people missing out on the interview call. What did you learn? What would you advise others?
@SankozaWell, we can make make a conclusion about aligning their preparation with the exam. Those who do it in the first attempt clearly have better-aligned preparation than those who do not make it to the list. But that's where conclusions would end.
@GaneshGaitondeBro check out insights strategy for all gs papers.
It is a bit old,but very relevant!
I did few of the static portion from sources mentioned there.
@Phoenix0392same here bro. wrote 4 mains with electrical. switched to socio for next.
@ManchesterUnitedwhat do you think about this (https://uploads.iasscore.in/pdf/UPSC_Syllabus_Mains_21102019.pdf)
should we prepare IBC of these topics or it is overkill.
@ManchesterUnitedOkay !Thanks a lot and All the best for the interview
Gaitonde’s Den: https://forumias.com/post/detail/Gaitondes-Den-1727638216
@kierkegaardThis is very comprehensive. Is there a similar one for Prelims as well?
@thistooshallpassi saw one at the photocopy shop for prelims.. if someone has a pdf please share.
@cot_ainokthis is by ias he last year also they released syllabus like this
For pre refer his prelims test series timetable
@OshoI.ll thank you now. Thank you.
For prelims, i would refer free test series of EssenceIASessenceiasand Skholar. Both are very good and free of cost.
@Tejasvi95read EPW, ignou originals , for current part refer to Frontline and The Hindu. Also commentary of socio political issues are there in research papers of Shiv Vishwanathan and Zoya Hasan. Also complete Laxmikant. Thanks
@destinirules2354add me too in the group ..... i'll dm number
@ManchesterUnitedCongrats on clearing mains ! I am attempting Vision sectional tests and struggling with speed. In the very first test I gave, I could attempt only 14 questions and now, even after attempting 8 tests, I am stuck at 16 questions with score hovering in 70s. Any suggestion will be immensely helpful !
@exmanTry writing continuously for 3-4 hours at maximum possible speed while copying from a book. Repeat this exercise twice every week. Your writing speed with improve.
However if you face delay in thinking about content, try writing 5 GS answers everyday. Insights daily answer writing is good.
@abhinav23raj436said inPost mains results, what would be your strategy?:
try writing 5 GS answers everyday.
in what time - 30 minutes ?
@kierkegaard8 minutes per answer