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Found an old pic. This was my phase of manifestation :)

For the upcoming mains junta : This the phase where few of you might face a sudden burnout, fatigue and collapse of motivation. It's like hitting a dead end. You had been following a decent routine but loose direction all of a sudden. It is common. Happens with a lot of us. The workaround is not easy either. You got to rethink about the reasons of choosing to appear in this exam. The hardships you crossed to get a ticket to mains. The sheer amount of hardwork you put in for prelims. There is not a moment to waste. Ponder upon the past, look forward to the future, manifest and come back to the game. These weeks leading up to mains will be the most crucial juncture of the entire story. The pivot. This examination tests mental fortitude most amongst others. This is the time to conquer the journey and emerge victorious. Good luck fellas.

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This phase in the cycle of upcoming mains examination is closest to the so called 'valley of death'. These few weeks will be the differentiator. The ones who panic, give up or unable to focus on their work due to anxiety : please remember that this is the the biggest challenge. If you persevere, hustle and keep moving forward everyday, victory shall be yours. Give the next few days the best shot possible at mains. Maximum efforts. No half measures, no excuses. This is the phase of 'peaking' in your prep. Absolute madness! Good luck fellas. Keep the Josh high!!

Almost halfway mark for upcoming mains. Ideally, the notes making phase should be over for GS and optional. The time now should be spend on: Answer writing, feedback and improvement PYQ analysis, brainstorming Notes updating (CA/value addition) (in that order). Write more, read less now. If anything is left, finish it on priority. Post your doubts here.

A lot going on around Delhi and the nation. I hope you all keep your focus on your mains. It is easy to get distracted. Although the issues are relevant and it is tempting to get involved in debates and discussions, I'd request you not to. Feel free to vent out and discuss issues here, if any.

Mains junta : post your doubts here. The next 50 days are kinda life defining so please put your level best!!

Excerpts from the inaugural webinar of Essay and Ethics initiative. Ease - ethics and essay Session 1 2 essays → 3 hours → 250M. Each essay → 90mins. Essay topics 1-abstract/ philosophical 2. Peste/factual. Time management. Brainstorming Examples and arguments. Anecdotes' Myths about essay. Deconstructs. Headings, subtitles. Intro & conclusion. Arguments /thesis antithesis _ synthesis Pargraphs, diagrams Make the reader read your entire essay. , effective and exact expression Demand of the essay. Ethics Syllabus is the key. Keywords!! I case study = 15 mins only Content , framing the content into decent cowers in that 3 hour time limit I. Theory 2. Case studies. Ethics key= syllabus +pyq. Map the PYQ's into syllabus bullets. Questions arerepetitive . Expression, Running out of ideas !! Examples, complete the question paper. transpirancy and accountability. How Can you differentiate? Cross connect. GS1,2,3 ethical angle!! Notes: self made. Summarisable, revisionable.

It has been an interactive doubt clearing session we had here on the channel. Essay GS-1 GS-2 GS-3 GS-4 Electrical engineering optional. Also, my pinned message has all the links to my notes, strategies and test copies /resources. Thank you for your participation…

All the best.

Chill and continue studying. Trust the almighty. (Padhai karo, jab result aaega to pata chal jayega).

Let all the rage settle down now. Everyone accepts that this prelims paper was unusually absurd, random and full of unsolvable questions. Anyone scoring above 75ish (even above 70) from the keys should start the prep now. Sharpen your blades, plan out the next ~85 days and get back to the serious grind. For those who missed to get through this time, please try not to take 'fundamental' decisions now. (eg. Changing optionals, leaving the prep altogether etc). We fall so that we can learn to pick ourselves up. You have an year now to next prelims and /or state pcs&other exams. Utilise these months wisely. If you plan to give your next attempt, prepare for mains with the same momentum as if you have to appear for it. I'll try to take a session for mains and way forward by this weekend. Good luck fellas!!