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Just realised one day it all will end. My sessions, my compilations and My Bakar. Damn!!

Live Session with Siddharth Ramkumar, AIR-4 (CSE-2023) Optional-Anthropology Today at 9PM @teamkjs Don’t forget to tune in!!

Part-2 continued.. 2. I appeared in Abhyas for testing if I am able to complete the paper in a stimulated environment. Overall, i wrote 2 sets of FLTs before the actual exam. Summing up, I think there are 3 things which worked this time. 1. For Prelims- multiple revision of static Part of the syllabus and Mocks where I worked upon the "Art of making educated guesses".  Sticking to basic formulas and focusing on RCs in CSAT. Most importantly, detachment from the result and how my life was dependent on it in those 2+2 hrs. "If it is out of your hand, it deserves freedom from your mind too." 2. Mains: flash notes + learning how to use limited content across papers + CRUX 3. Interview- not going after many mocks and sticking to my core. I gave 18 mocks in 2021 and scored 143 and this year I just gave 4 and scored 180. Now the Intangible things, I want to extend my gratitude to the IASEC Community (5AM group included) for the compilations (Somya, Mogali, Shubham et al) Bakar and musical evenings in SPRINT 2023 (mostly I was a silent spectator there :D) and the fact people are there to help you unconditionally .. No questions asked!! A special mention to AuroraBorealis And to the steering wheel of this TG Universe, Kaptaan Jack Sparrow. Kaptaan, you have played an instrumental role in my journey. You brought me back in the game when I was on the verge of giving up. Thank you Mentor, Margdarshak, Murshid 🙏 उठो ये मंज़र-ए-शब-ताब देखने के लिए कि नींद शर्त नहीं ख़्वाब देखने के लिए Strive to be a perpetual dreamer and a perpetual learner. Always, Aditi Upadhyay. (Podcast session with Dr. Aditi is scheduled in coming week)

From Dr. Aditi Upadhyay (AIR 127, CSE-2023) Hi All! My name is Dr.Aditi Upadhyay  and with the blessings of the Almighty I have secured AIR 127 in UPSC CSE 2023. My UPSC Journey I have given 5 attempts at UPSC CSE with Geography optional. I couldn't clear prelims in my first 3 attempts, got the Interview call in my 2021 attempt and this year I finally found my name in the holy PDF. Although I summarised the Journey in a paragraph but until the result was out a month ago, it seemed like decades have passed in relentless pursuit for getting the opportunity to serve the country as a part of its bureaucracy. My Prelims Strategy: I had a fear of faliure when it came to Prelims examination so, more than the academic struggle it was also about calming my nerves and getting ready to perform my best in those 2+ 2 hours. Few things that worked for me : 1. Minimum 3 revision of static sources : Laxmikant, Spectrum, Mrunal Sir's notes (made a  shorter version as guided by Kaptaan), Art and Culture NCERT, New NCERTS for History, Geography NCERTS LUCENT for Ancient and Medieval History and Shankar IAS (short notes that I made out of the book) 2. FLASH NOTES: of the PYQ Themes, Current affairs pointers for Places in news, ramsar sites, mapping, species in news , etc. I tried to identify the Themes from pyq and did additional research. (I will try sharing them) 3. Preparation for the surprise element by UPSC - I solved TTS 22 and TTS-23. 1.5 months before the Prelims, I made it a habit to sit for a Full Length Test everyday for 1: 30 hrs. I kept aside 30 min for OMR filling, attendance sheet filling etc which we have to do in the exam hall. I kept the ppr aside and before going to bed, I kept 2hrs for reading the solution and going through the TTS explanation video. 4. CA sources - concised version PT 365 (as per sessions by Kaptaan in SPRINT-2023) and PEH of IASEC And a constant thought ki "Niklega to static se hi" It was probably the results of those 22 shocks in TTS and Anchor that UPSC 2023 's shock seemed  bearable. CSAT I solved Reading Comprehension from PYQs. Made Flash notes of Quants formulae. I priortised the areas in which I planned to attempt the paper eg, Number system, PnC, Percentage, Profit and Loss and Mensuration. Practiced PYQs and made a note of tricks from Youtube Videos (no channel in particular). I had scored 100+ in my first 4 attempts but scoring 75 this year seemed extremly tough in the real time. MAINS STRATEGY Will discuss in Live Podcast still.. Essay- I tried to collect anecdotes from Epics, movies , etc. I collected Poems, shayari, quotes etc. I tried to write down the probable.topics where each of these could be utilised. I tried to keep it as unique as possible. Eg in 2021 I wrote an anecdote of PO the Kung Fu Panda in the essay - 'The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced.' and secured 126 that year. GS1. 1. I used the flash notes that I had made for Modern history and Art and Culture during Prelims itself. I followed Smriti Maam's notes and CRUX Series handouts for Society and my Optional notes for Geography. GS2. Static notes from Laxmikant , CRUX handouts and Dipin Sir's handouts for IR GS3. CRUX handouts and Dipin Sir's notes. I tried to collect 2 -3 data points for every topic in the syllabus and made Flash notes. In Disaster management, I collected all NDMA guidelines and examples from newspapers eg, heatwaves , cloud bursts etc. GS4. CRUX handouts, Definitions on each syllabus pointers from internet, Ethics+ classes by Ayush Sinha Sir. I also followed topper's notes and copies of Mehak Jain maam, Vishakha Agarwal maam and Divya Mishra maam. The whole idea for mains was to consolidate all my notes in to max 10 pages per subject and try to use the same case studies and examples accross papers. Mocks for Mains. A rigorous answer writing test MMP by Sachin Arora Sir  were I wrote about 45 mini tests subject wise every Morning.

Part-2 continued.. 2. I appeared in Abhyas for testing if I am able to complete the paper in a stimulated environment. Overall, i wrote 2 sets of FLTs before the actual exam. Summing up, I think there are 3 things which worked this time. 1. For Prelims- multiple revision of static Part of the syllabus and Mocks where I worked upon the "Art of making educated guesses".  Sticking to basic formulas and focusing on RCs in CSAT. Most importantly, detachment from the result and how my life was dependent on it in those 2+2 hrs. "If it is out of your hand, it deserves freedom from your mind too." 2. Mains: flash notes + learning how to use limited content across papers + CRUX 3. Interview- not going after many mocks and sticking to my core. I gave 18 mocks in 2021 and scored 143 and this year I just gave 4 and scored 180. Now the Intangible things, I want to extend my gratitude to the IASEC Community (5AM group included) for the compilations (Somya, Mogali, Shubham et al) Bakar and musical evenings in SPRINT 2023 (mostly I was a silent spectator there :D) and the fact people are there to help you unconditionally .. No questions asked!! A special mention to AuroraBorealis And to the steering wheel of this TG Universe, Kaptaan Jack Sparrow. Kaptaan, you have played an instrumental role in my journey. You brought me back in the game when I was on the verge of giving up. Thank you Mentor, Margdarshak, Murshid 🙏 उठो ये मंज़र-ए-शब-ताब देखने के लिए कि नींद शर्त नहीं ख़्वाब देखने के लिए Strive to be a perpetual dreamer and a perpetual learner. Always, Aditi Upadhyay. (Podcast session with Dr. Aditi is scheduled in coming week)

All the participants used to share their answers in a common group and everyday before going to sleep, I used yo got through their copies and added points, examples, New presentation ideas etc.

From Dr. Aditi Upadhyay (AIR 127, CSE-2023) Hi All! My name is Dr.Aditi Upadhyay  and with the blessings of the Almighty I have secured AIR 127 in UPSC CSE 2023. My UPSC Journey I have given 5 attempts at UPSC CSE with Geography optional. I couldn't clear prelims in my first 3 attempts, got the Interview call in my 2021 attempt and this year I finally found my name in the holy PDF. Although I summarised the Journey in a paragraph but until the result was out a month ago, it seemed like decades have passed in relentless pursuit for getting the opportunity to serve the country as a part of its bureaucracy. My Prelims Strategy: I had a fear of faliure when it came to Prelims examination so, more than the academic struggle it was also about calming my nerves and getting ready to perform my best in those 2+ 2 hours. Few things that worked for me : 1. Minimum 3 revision of static sources : Laxmikant, Spectrum, Mrunal Sir's notes (made a  shorter version as guided by Kaptaan), Art and Culture NCERT, New NCERTS for History, Geography NCERTS LUCENT for Ancient and Medieval History and Shankar IAS (short notes that I made out of the book) 2. FLASH NOTES: of the PYQ Themes, Current affairs pointers for Places in news, ramsar sites, mapping, species in news , etc. I tried to identify the Themes from pyq and did additional research. (I will try sharing them) 3. Preparation for the surprise element by UPSC - I solved TTS 22 and TTS-23. 1.5 months before the Prelims, I made it a habit to sit for a Full Length Test everyday for 1: 30 hrs. I kept aside 30 min for OMR filling, attendance sheet filling etc which we have to do in the exam hall. I kept the ppr aside and before going to bed, I kept 2hrs for reading the solution and going through the TTS explanation video. 4. CA sources - concised version PT 365 (as per sessions by Kaptaan in SPRINT-2023) and PEH of IASEC And a constant thought ki "Niklega to static se hi" It was probably the results of those 22 shocks in TTS and Anchor that UPSC 2023 's shock seemed  bearable. CSAT I solved Reading Comprehension from PYQs. Made Flash notes of Quants formulae. I priortised the areas in which I planned to attempt the paper eg, Number system, PnC, Percentage, Profit and Loss and Mensuration. Practiced PYQs and made a note of tricks from Youtube Videos (no channel in particular). I had scored 100+ in my first 4 attempts but scoring 75 this year seemed extremly tough in the real time. MAINS STRATEGY Will discuss in Live Podcast still.. Essay- I tried to collect anecdotes from Epics, movies , etc. I collected Poems, shayari, quotes etc. I tried to write down the probable.topics where each of these could be utilised. I tried to keep it as unique as possible. Eg in 2021 I wrote an anecdote of PO the Kung Fu Panda in the essay - 'The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced.' and secured 126 that year. GS1. 1. I used the flash notes that I had made for Modern history and Art and Culture during Prelims itself. I followed Smriti Maam's notes and CRUX Series handouts for Society and my Optional notes for Geography. GS2. Static notes from Laxmikant , CRUX handouts and Dipin Sir's handouts for IR GS3. CRUX handouts and Dipin Sir's notes. I tried to collect 2 -3 data points for every topic in the syllabus and made Flash notes. In Disaster management, I collected all NDMA guidelines and examples from newspapers eg, heatwaves , cloud bursts etc. GS4. CRUX handouts, Definitions on each syllabus pointers from internet, Ethics+ classes by Ayush Sinha Sir. I also followed topper's notes and copies of Mehak Jain maam, Vishakha Agarwal maam and Divya Mishra maam. The whole idea for mains was to consolidate all my notes in to max 10 pages per subject and try to use the same case studies and examples accross papers. Mocks for Mains. A rigorous answer writing test MMP by Sachin Arora Sir  were I wrote about 45 mini tests subject wise every Morning.

दिन भर की paper बनाने की मेहनत के बाद 😂😂

I often get this message that i am not inclusive and don’t cater to needs of Hindi Medium aspirants. I have tried to put my best efforts in making this paper in Hindi as well. I am extremely sorry if there are any visible/invisible errors with respect to translation. I hope Hindi medium aspirants will also get some help now. जल्दी लिखना और बताना कैसा था !! - gg