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created post3 yesr(s) ago

How to start current affairs for 2021 ?

I would suggest complete newspaper reading in max 30 minutes, supplement with any one website daily news (Insights, Civils Daily, IASbaba, etc - but only one) and then do Vision monthly magazines. If you have free time or low produ...

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created post3 yesr(s) ago

Should I ‘attempt’ civil services? If ‘Yes‘, how should I proceed with it?

I think you have good chances if you prepare in a focused manner. This year, Neha Banerjee has cleared in her first attempt with a double digit rank along with a full time job. There are many others who have also achieved this feat. You may check the...

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created post3 yesr(s) ago

ANKI/Spaced Repetition/Active Recall etc.

dragon_rider saidTo all those using ANKI, I just tried out the Speed Focus Mode add-on. It's amazing. Especially in this last minute revision because it forces you to go through a large number of cards in a short period of time. Basically you can set...

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created post4 yesr(s) ago

Tools & Technology in Preparation - Hacks & Resources / Apps / Evernote /Onenote

@BenevolentBeing Battery life is good. Even with heavy use, you wouldn't need to charge it more than once a week (and that's with heavy). I have a friend whose battery life lasts more than 1 month. It is very durable. People use it for years and...

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@Yo_Yo_Choti_Singh (IPS(OT).6 Attempts.6 Mains.4 PTs.Twit @wardhan_IPS)

created post3 yesr(s) ago

UPSC CSE NOT-SUCCESSFUL-YET PAIN STORIES !

Shuklamon saidHello everyone! Today I want to pour my heart out and also want some guidance. Basically, I am already iIN IRS since 2012. Cleared in the age of 23.however, wanted to be an IAS always. Went for an Eol. However, didn’t get intervi...

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