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Some minor updates : 1. We are building our android app. We ran into some bugs for folding phones - but most of the work was done. We hope it would be released post prelims. 2. We are also building a Mapping Playground - where users can solve questions on ramsar sites/ national parks / passes / rivers etc on a 3d enriched map- either in quizzing mode or a spaced repetition enabled learner mode. Spaced repetition will be based on supermemo algorithm. 3. We feel entire UPSC preparation space lacks resources for PWD candidates. We are committed to integrate these candidates - who have been left out from UPSC discourse. Going forward we will design and implement accessibility features in website/app accordingly.

The returning planes had no bullet holes in the engines or cockpit because the planes hit there crashed and didn't make it back. The visible holes simply showed where a plane could take damage and still fly home. By recognizing this survivorship bias, the military armored the untouched areas instead—the engines and cockpit—saving countless lives. Why this is useful ? Applying this, we get a very counterintuitive insight. When a very difficult prelims paper comes - like 2023 - a major chunk of serious mains players also tend to get eliminated. Ofcourse some will survive, but such a paper helps UPSC refresh the candidate pool with fresh blood. This is also aided by the fact that after 2023 - people have developed a prelims paglu tendency. Consequently, the surviving pool is heavily diluted with prelims specialists and trickpaglus who survived the flak - thus, opening a window of opportunity for veterans/mains ready folks in mains. This advantage is critical for getting selected - as mains is the kingmaker. In essence, a difficult prelims reduces the competition at later stages - most importantly mains. Doing easy questions wrong carries a higher penalty - as it hurts you more - since everyone else is doing these right. All you have to do is ensure that you don't do static wrong in prelims. If its hard, its hard for everyone. Infact, a harder paper might boost your chances to land in holy pdf if you are mains ready. So don't let paper difficulty stump you. #happyStudying 2/2

During WWII, the US military studied bombers returning from combat to see where they took the most enemy fire. The data showed the planes were riddled with bullet holes across the wings and fuselage. The military's logical conclusion was to add heavy armor to those heavily damaged areas. But statistician Abraham Wald stopped them. He realized they were only looking at the planes that survived. 1/2

For this question (46 Set A CSE 2025 ) - UPSC has given B. But PIB and other sources indicate D IS ALSO correct. Src1 : https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2088289&reg=3&lang=2 Src : 2 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165237022000572 From src 2 - for LLM 105 - "2,6-Diamino-3,5-dinitropyrazine-1-oxide (LLM-105) is frequently used in some explosive formulations and solid propellants due to its high energy, excellent insensitivity and thermal stability [22], [23]." @upscseeproanalytics

UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 Out UPSC CSE : 23 May, 2027 Mains 20 August 2027

Many people reached out to me - with valid concerns of privacy over email/phone number vis a vis this bot. To clarify, the bot in itself is just an interface - like Android/ios apps / website - that are just frontends - operating with help of a server + DB backend. Bot operates on the code - that we wrote - running on a server. Also, since we own the google form shared( same shared by Atish sir) - we have access to data beforehand. The bot just validates that you actually filled the google form and reduces manual headache of handling DMs on telegram asking to be added to such and such group. Tech illiterate people are spreading myths - when they themselves are selling lousy pdf courses. PS : The bot is just an optimisation. Maybe the big channels should also start doing the same - rather than manual verification of admit cards etc. Would be happy to help !! Thank you !!

Results out ... again !!! #statePCS

• Think laterally: Look at weird GS questions from different angles and spot contradictory statements (where both can't be true together) to eliminate options • In comprehensions, look for the most broadly correct—or least wrong—option. • Having a warrior mindset will help. When everyone is dealing with fears, try to think how you can crush it. You have to snatch confidence from jaws of uncertainty. • Lastly, this entire process requires one most important thing - level headedness. Paper will be unexpected. Just be mentally ready and be ready to shift your strategy dynamically if required in exam hall. Be flexible in number of questions to be solved as per exam difficulty. Don't enter the hall with rigid mindset. #crushIt 2/2

Milestone Alert: 28K+ Questions solved in Just 1 Month! We’ve officially crossed 28,000+ questions answered across all platforms. Thank you everyone !! Pic 1: Questions solved breakdown across platform. PYQ mixer has more red questions as many users straight up abandoned FLTs. Pic 2: Spike in PYQ mixer test usage over the last 3 days. Pic 3: Current leaderboard/top users. As expected, everyone is ramping up on PYQs as the final days approach. Final Stretch guidelines : • Try solving PYQs on printed paper(or better just solve Past papers) during actual exam timings to build muscle memory: GS PYQs: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CSAT PYQs: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM • Prelims is a test of both knowledge and common sense. • Leave ego out of CSAT: If a question is stuck, move on. Know which battles to fight. 1/2

Update: Our brand-new homepage is finally live at https://upscanalytics.opuslabs.in/ ! This was long overdue, and we are thrilled to share it with you. We have successfully integrated several core components—including community data , prelims playground and pyq mixer tests — allowing you to switch between features seamlessly. We hope these changes make your experience smoother and more intuitive. Thank you for your continued support, and happy studying! @upscseeproanalytics

For the 1st time, UPSC will release the Provisional Answer Keys of the CSE (Prelim) Exam 2026 soon after the exam.

900 choohe khake billi haj ko chali. Welcome step nonetheless!!

We have created a restricted Telegram group for everyone who filled out the Google Form. To join and coordinate with the team, please message @prelims_petition_gatekeeper_bot and type / start. The bot will verify your google form details - either the roll number(s), email or phone number you entered in the form and automatically add you to the group. Thanks !! @upscseeproanalytics

We were getting many queries on @upsc_analytics_helpline_bot regarding features on website. We have created a walkthrough tutorial that will help you leverage the full power of prelims pyq playground. Tutorial can be replayed from user dropdown too. Happy Studying !! @upscseeproanalytics #cse26

1. Check weather forecast for your centre area for the exam date - carry umbrella etc accordingly. 2. Choose the exam day attire in advance - we advise light fitting clothes - lowers etc are perfect. 3. If you are travelling by yourself - book a MMT hourly stay near your centre to rest between the papers - staying out in hot weather can affect your productivity in second paper. 4. Hydrate properly in these coming days. Take electrol/ORS in your water bottles if necessary. 5. Avoid heavy fatty foods in the coming days. Happy Studying !! @upscseeproanalytics #cse26

In csat, upsc wants to check your conceptual understanding. It does not want you to do lengthy calculations, but simple basic knowledge. You don't have a lots of time. But practice pyq or watch pyq solutions of these two topics (number system, pnc) and then revise them. If you are decent at RC, attempt all RC questions, and few supereasy questions from Maths and Reasoning.. Be good at knowing which question to skip, skip a lot. Csat is all about finding 20-25 questions which you can do, keep things simple

5,000+ questions solved on PYQ Bot! - @upscanalyticsprelimspyqbobot We've also deployed quick-access buttons for the latest UPSC papers. Hit / start on @upscanalyticsprelimspyqbobot to practice them instantly. Further, the website and @upscanalyticsprelimspyqbobot now share the exact same interface—including access, bookmarks etc. If you have already signed up on website - just run / link command in @upscanalyticsprelimspyqbobot to link up your accounts. Lastly, we advise you write at least one mock test on an OMR sheet over the next few days. It can be a previous year paper too - if you don't want to try anything new. #cse26

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