[Results] Prelims 2020 Over - Gearing for 2021
Because of the corona virus issue? If it does not happen then worst affected will be people whose interview is stuck, around 600-700 such people I think are yet to appear for their interview.
@neyawn sir and others, what is your take?
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@Param_Roy I don't consider myself an experienced player but I made short questions of the points for each chapter that would force me to recall the said points. This is how it looks.
P.S. The blank boxes contain additional questions based on the answer of the question it's under.
I use a similar method for revising (recalling) important topics of Lakshmikanth... Has really helped my memory recall in the long term.
I use Notion's "toggle function" to hide the answer to the question and then check. Notion further helps in nesting the questions so that there can be counter questions too
@Spock Notion is really great. I found out about it only after I made it on Word or else I would have done it on Notion for sure. Also ANKI is a great digital flashcard tool. Especially for prelims. I'm studying the Ramsar list, national parks and all that with ANKI. Here's my deck. If anyone wants, they can import it into ANKI after they download the application (available on laptop and on the phone).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cceWbzIzs4vXyE7s-zAMfu7FBrkbs8gz/view?usp=sharing
@dragon_rider Thanks for sharing! Made me realize I could share mine too
Here is my anki deck covering current affairs of the last 15 months, 950 - 1000 cards or so.
I realize it's short notice, but for anyone who has no other source, feel free to use!
Also my Constitutional articles deck
Happy studying :)
Sankoza,I'll share the ones I have too.
This has modern history, newspaper/journals and their authors and the various historical organizations and their corresponding leaders.
International Organizations.apkg
@Koro-Sensei Can you teach me how to be an assassin? 
This has like 1500 - 2000 flashcards but it has almost all of PT365. So I would suggest to just specifically look at Space (it has like all the space missions and all from PT365 though not the Extended) and Defence (all the missions, weapons, vehicles and stuff) or any other specific subjects you would like.
Any idea when are the Mains 2019 marks expected to come?@AzadHindFauz @Howzthejosh if you have any updates do please let us know
The delay is from the Delhi HC side now. The order was passed orally and the bench said that it will be published by afternoon on the same day. However, they have not published the detailed order yet. Unless the detailed order is published, the UPSC does not know what is to be done next.
Any idea when are the Mains 2019 marks expected to come?@AzadHindFauz @Howzthejosh if you have any updates do please let us know
The delay is from the Delhi HC side now. The order was passed orally and the bench said that it will be published by afternoon on the same day. However, they have not published the detailed order yet. Unless the detailed order is published, the UPSC does not know what is to be done next.
Till whn is is expected to get published?
@dragon_rider Glad to see someone using ANKI. How long have you been using it?
There was a discussion on some other thread about Tools and Technologies, i tried to discuss about Active Recall, Spaced Repetition and Interleaved Study. and why we need to use it for UPSC, but couldn't find much audience.
Have you tried Super Memo 18, it's much superior than ANKI.
ANKI is based on Super Memo 2 algorithm and little rudimentary in approach, SM 18 is awesome.
DO try it !!!
Sankoza,
For anybody having problems with anki or just finding it difficult to study via flashcards at this time, you can convert all the flashcards into a pdf file/s also using anki addons like 'export to papercards.'
Is this the actual app? I installed this but do not see import/export option to load the above files into anki. - https://www.ankiapp.com/
@ankith88 https://anki.en.softonic.com/ download from this link. The one you have isn't the right one I think. Mine looks entirely different.
Any idea when are the Mains 2019 marks expected to come?@AzadHindFauz @Howzthejosh if you have any updates do please let us know
The delay is from the Delhi HC side now. The order was passed orally and the bench said that it will be published by afternoon on the same day. However, they have not published the detailed order yet. Unless the detailed order is published, the UPSC does not know what is to be done next.
Till whn is is expected to get published?
No idea, bro. This is administrative stuff under the Registrar, Delhi HC now. This delay is indeed ridiculous when issues have been settled.
@Kasturi22 Yeah I started using it only like two or three months back and slowly started to base my entire prelims preparation using it. I wish I started much earlier. I would be much more confident about the exam. Similarly i've just gotten into spaced repetition, active recall and so on. It's tough because you have to exert so much more mental energy but I feel like it's worth it. And no I haven't used Super Memo 2. I'll check it out.
Great. So, I have used ANKI for almost 2-3 years and had a good success with it. IRDAI - Grade A and NABARD Grade A. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Manager at IRDAI
It's good but not the best, as you are already aware of these concepts, such as active recall, spaced repetition and interleaved learning, check out Super Memo 18 software.
Check out these links
3.Want to Remember Everything You’ll Ever Learn? Surrender to This Algorithm | WIRED
and i have some notes on ANKI - Check out the pdf - ANKI.pdf
Do let me know, if you need any help in understanding these concepts, happy to help. I have done a good amount of research on Meta learning, the science of learning. :)
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