Important links!

Pre2022 through Sherlocking
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrAJkEb21AxhiGOclOAaJn_vUOqsfecv&si=weJl6K7ybcpkpNx6

Comprehension2021 through Sherlocking
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrAJkEb21AxiYQ93At6xVBEYdgN0v-zo&si=qMMB2aT8pcyXqaM_

Current Affairs through Sherlocking
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrAJkEb21AyId_4_AjqW3DpTniTMHJ_u&si=VXcR9HUXozyx-VAa

Mains Strategy Video
https://youtu.be/9yxBaFAOa-w?si=gp-g_ByNDFgsELny

Mains as an Optimisation Problem
https://youtu.be/ekMA8qMzj2Y?si=DQv1wgzMrN_SyDik

Mains23 Analysis
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrAJkEb21AyC4sP2tkzapmQ4riTCtlaQ&si=4660bs-GKufqRE7G

Module Details
https://t.me/UPSCneil/19299

For new joinees or otherwise, my videos with DKT might help with basics:

Prelims: https://youtu.be/zRNQWWmBGhQ

Mains: https://youtu.be/6qCR3waptcc

Physics: https://youtu.be/HZ1RhrEJZHI

UPSC Aspirants when they see their scores in mock tests

While the short has been made in a lighter vein, it is an unfortunate truth that many candidates lose their self-belief in before the actual Prelims due to the nature of mocks and hence, the low scores.

Remember that the results are in reference to your score in the actual exam and not the mock tests. There are many rank holders who were not scoring 'well' even one week before Prelims but went on to get a rank.

Now on to the short -

https://youtube.com/shorts/DQL-4B2IXws

Watch the funny short, laugh a bit. Happy studying!

For people who wanted to get started with Ethics:

Ethics Bootcamp Post:
https://t.me/UPSCneil/13548

Blueprint to Analyse Good copies:
https://youtu.be/y9X_CUzcuBU

Minutes from Online meet:
https://t.me/UPSCneil/17305

Doc shared:
https://t.me/Neil_You/606

This is what the endgame with Sherlocking Mains Module look like.

With Prelims postponed, if one wants to continue Mains prep in line with PYQs, Basic Sources and Logical Reasoning, Mains Sherlocking will help.

Details:
https://t.me/Neil_You/1118

Can ping @helpdeskupsc for module related queries if any.

Sherlocking IGP

UPSC Interview: What is crony capitalism?

https://youtube.com/shorts/DCnsuatSIIM

Enrollment Related Info:

The access team has passed on certain requests to me and hence it becomes imperative to convey the same to students planning to enroll.

- Currently we don’t have an end to end automated access which means that it takes 24-72 hours to provide the video access post admission formality. Your patience is highly appreciated at that point and you’re encouraged to keep revising the basics so that post access you can use the course in the best possible way.


- Before paying, always confirm the name that shows up on upi. It’s linked to my account so my name will show up i.e. Neelkanth Bhardwaj. This is also why we provide upi in a separate message so you can directly copy paste. There have been a couple instances where instead of copy pasting, students have manually typed and made a mistake. Due diligence is essential for civil servants prior to getting enrolled, I’m sure you’ll take care of it.

I’m sure we’ll make best use of the modules and of my experience moving forward.

For any academic queries, continue to ping here on @UPSCneil.

For module related queries, kindly ping @helpdeskupsc.

Wishes!

This is what the endgame with Sherlocking Mains Module look like.

With Prelims postponed, if one wants to continue Mains prep in line with PYQs, Basic Sources and Logical Reasoning, Mains Sherlocking will help.

Details:
https://t.me/Neil_You/1118

Can ping @helpdeskupsc for module related queries if any.

For people who have joined us recently, this is a short 'About Me':

https://youtu.be/ncpYKH0OfRQ?si=cXoVhDh_oCvrtA_C

Final Attempt Results:

HCS 2021: Rank 93

UPSC 2022: Marks 947(AIR 527 scored 946, total selected 933)

IFoS 2022: Marks 878(AIR 67 scored 877, total selected 147)

Open Sherlocking Session for Way Forward and Doubts:

Day/Date: Saturday/23rd March

Time: 5PM

Link:
https://meet.google.com/ytv-sonb-mta

All enrolled and non-enrolled students are encouraged to attend.

Video regarding UPSC Prelims Postponement

Video regarding strategy in light of the postponement has now been published. The video is only about 5 minutes long but have tried to cover most of the doubts and have also dispelled some myths.

https://youtu.be/U4pMdGWSPfw

Will be very helpful in prioritizing certain aspects of the preparation and using the extra time well. Wishes!

Sherlocking IGP:

https://youtube.com/shorts/raSkQwvogT4?si=fQ70HNy8mij9d8QE

Education related questions

There has been an update in timings as some students requested to shift due to Ramadan commitments.

Open Sherlocking Session for Way Forward and Doubts:

Day/Date: Saturday/23rd March

Time: 9PM

Link:
https://meet.google.com/ytv-sonb-mta

All enrolled and non-enrolled students are encouraged to attend.

📚✨ *UPPCS & UPSC Prep Insights* ✨📚

🔍 *Prelims Similarities*:

- Both feature 📉 1/3 negative marking for incorrect answers.

- 📚 Two papers: GS & CSAT, with CSAT being qualifying for both.

📖 *Mains Common Ground*:

- 🌏 Four GS papers covering History, Geography, Social Issues, Polity, Governance, IR, Environment, Economy, S&T, and Ethics.

- 📝 One Essay paper + 📚 optional subject (two papers UPSC) & UP special (two papers) Syllabus overlap ~90% except UPSC optional and UP special.

👥 *Interview Insights*:

- 🕒 25-35 minutes, focusing on personality assessment.

- No fixed agenda; open-ended questions.

🌟 *UPPCS vs UPSC: Key Differences Unveiled* 🌟

🎯 *Prelims Contrast*:

- UPPCS leans towards factual queries 📚, UPSC emphasizes conceptual understanding 💡.

- UPPCS: 150 questions for 200 marks vs UPSC: 100 questions for 200 marks.

📝 *Mains Distinctions*:

- Language papers: UPPCS has 1 (Hindi) with marks counted towards total. UPSC has 2, and they're just qualifying.

- UPPCS Mains includes 2-3 UP-specific questions in GS1, GS2, and GS3 🏞.

- Essay variance: UPPCS demands 3 essays (700 words each); UPSC requires 2 (1000-1200 words).

- Marking scheme: UPPCS papers are 200 marks (essay and language 150), UPSC's are each 250 marks.

👤 *Interview Insights*:

- Marks differ: UPPCS (100/1600) vs UPSC (275/2025).

- UPPCS interviewers are unaware of your personal details (except graduation and optional); UPSC panels have full info 🤵.

- UPPCS may pose more factual questions than UPSC.

🏅 *Resulting in Variations*:

- UPPCS assigns service-wise ranks, revealing your exact position (e.g., 10th in DySP). UPSC provides a total rank with a reserve list.

Stay informed and strategize your preparation accordingly! 📈📘

Let's ace both with strategy and confidence! 🌟💪

For for UPPCS guidance, join @UPPCSneil.

For UPSC queries, join @UPSCneil

National Park Series I Namdapha National Park

Next short in our national park series is here!

Even if you think you know what is there to know about the particular national park, giving 30-35 seconds to this short will help revise it with beautiful visuals and audio -

https://youtube.com/shorts/hHtG1wTkte8

Sherlocking IGP

UPSC Interview I Governors v. Lt. Governors

https://youtube.com/shorts/Rnsz_Nf9yz8

Starting in 15mins:

https://t.me/Neil_You/1239

It was a great session. Kindly share the minutes if any with @helpdeskupsc!

Minutes from Yesterday’s meet. Thanks R for sharing!

Struggle, thy name is UPSC? Struggle, thy name is LIFE

▪️Often, we are miserable in our UPSC journey because we think we are the ones struggling while others not pursuing this goal are getting to 'live' their life.

▪️This thought process makes one even more miserable and isolated. 😢

▪️Fortunately or unfortunately, struggle is part of every aspect of life from career to marriage and parenthood. From private jobs to government jobs to entrepreneurship. 🏃‍♂🏃‍♀

▪️When you get used to the idea that struggle is a life long process and start to enjoy the struggle, you have already won irrespective of the result.

Watch the short and we are sure that this 50 seconds short will save you a lot of emotional baggage and resentment -

https://youtube.com/shorts/Kh6iDms6x8U

Wishes!