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*Important* 1. Don't engage in any argument with anybody till prelims exam is over ,after that you can resume 2. Don't try any new food nor eat roadside 3. Revise high yielding areas smoothly 4. Reach exam centre at least one hour before. It will help you to stay relaxed and composed 5. Don't completely depend on public transport, arrange private vehicle and keep plan B also ready in case of urgency. 6. Summer is at peak so carry water bottle and ORS packet ( don't ignore) 7. Don't panic if paper is hard, cut off will not go beyond 97 if paper is hard. So reduce the chances of negative marking. 8. All the best.

Tribal families in Neelabandha hamlet of Anakapalli district celebrate first-time electricity with ‘Dhimsa’ dance  - The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/tribal-families-in-neelabandha-hamlet-of-anakapalli-district-celebrate-first-time-electricity-with-dhimsa-dance/article69176612.ece

Bitter truths about UPSC 1. UPSC preparation can destroy your career if you are not honest in your efforts ( ask this question yourself before going to bed everyday) 2. The success rate is less than 1% in UPSC.  keep Plan B ready , otherwise it's gonna be extremely tough to face the competitive world after 3 or 4 failed attempts 3. If you don't have your own notes for GS and optional, you are not in the competition 4. If you didn't appear at least in two mains test series, you are not in the competition ( test series helps you to articulate answer within stipulated time) 5. If you are spending "more time" on discussions and relationships, it's gonna kill your dreams 6. If you are not revising on Saturday and Sunday, you are not in the competition 7. Obsession to read different sources for single topic is a giant killer of time and efforts. UPSC doesn't require PhD thesis.

Bitter truths about UPSC 1. UPSC preparation can destroy your career if you are not honest in your efforts ( ask this question yourself before going to bed everyday) 2. The success rate is less than 1% in UPSC. keep Plan B ready , otherwise it's gonna be extremely tough to face the competitive world after 3 or 4 failed attempts 3. If you don't have your own notes for GS and optional, you are not in the competition 4. If you didn't appear at least in two mains test series, you are not in the competition ( test series helps you to articulate answer within stipulated time) 5. If you are spending "more time" on discussions and relationships, it's gonna kill your dreams 6. If you are not revising on Saturday and Sunday, you are not in the competition 7. Obsession to read different sources for single topic is a giant killer of time and efforts. UPSC doesn't require PhD thesis.

Important one, make notes

Those who are confident of clearing mains, focus on following things 1. Understand your personality and how it responds when exposed to ethical dilemma 2. Know fine details about your dad's profession. If it is agriculture, learn about types of crops, seasons and its common pests, remedies applied , cost of fertilizers, fasal bhima yojana, local market yard prices, 3. Study about your hobbies in detail , if it is book reading ( memorize characters in recently read book, other prominent books you read and what you understood from that) 4. Frame your opinion on recent national issues and tribal issues and practice it consistently before mirror. 5. Read about tribal major issues and frame your ideas to tackle it and 6. Practice saying " I am not aware of it and I will learn about it". 7. Focus on your facial expressions. even when you are not able to answer, your facial expressions should be calm and composed ( don't panic). Your ability to withstand pressure is tested that is the main essence of interview 8. Don't criticize government policies in harsh words . Eg. A.The government murdered tribals brutally in naxal hit areas in the guise of naxals(❌) B. The government used excessive force against innocent poor tribals