What a pleasant surprise, spoke about this just yesterday. Is one of the Sherlocker in the editorial department? 😄

https://t.me/Neil_You/1726

If you missed out on the latest UPPCS and HCS paper discussions, here are the links:

UPPCS Part 1 Begins
UPPCS Part 1 Ends

UPPCS Part 2 Begins
UPPCS Part 2 Ends


HCS Part 1 Begins
HCS Part 1 Ends

HCS Part 2 Begins
HCS Part 2 Ends

UPSC in a Nutshell:

https://youtube.com/shorts/zt6JNz91i-w?si=N8iw3uc3Ucrkafq_

Sherlocking Mains Answer Pointers:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5658

Older Repost but stays relevant as ever!

This is what I endorse for Mains.

Standard fodder points on all syllabus heads & PYQs and contextualise based on the demand of the question.

The Gentleman provides us with a great template for execution!

@Neil_You
@UPSCneil

Sherlocking Ethics Question:

Theory
https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5707

Cast Study
https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5708

Sherlocking Ethics Answer Pointers:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5781

Scoring maximum in Mains

https://youtube.com/shorts/wDRO-5rMZ84?si=UHLpJVbNkcbMq14z

Sherlocking Essay Topic:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5858

Sherlocking Essay Pointers:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5902

How to Excel!

https://youtube.com/shorts/a5U-H6o0G7s?feature=share

Sherlocking Answer Evaluation Meet Minutes:(Thanks P for sharing)

20-7-2024
POINT TO REMEMBER WHILE WRITING ANSWERS
1. Emphasis and not over emphasis on what is not explicitly asked.
2. Automate the definition and introduction on PYQ themes.
3. Maintain balance between positive and negative points- Shouldn't write 5 negative points on SHGs and 4 positive points on same.
4. Conclusion is necessary and should be impactful...not rushed.
5. Do not write non contextualised things..if you are writing them then do contextualise them.
6. Use of ChatGpt and Google for examples and for economising the words....also analyse answers using same.
7. Do not write GS answers like essay...re contextualised the points and use keywords. (Mudde ke baat pehle likho)
8. Not to write in silos.Do interconnect with other topics.
9. Space Management- too much blank space and too much crowding should be avoided. Effective utilisation of given space.
10. Understanding demand of the question is the most important thing in answer writing.
11. Use keywords from SYLLABUS itself.
12. Mindmaps should be used for periferal points...not for the core points.
13. Use Ethical vocabulary for GS 4 answers....otherwise answer will look like GS 2 answer.
14. Watching Art of answer writing video 4-5 times = 90% work done.
15. Write holistically rather than specifically...when it comes to broader theme or aim related question.
16. Conclusion- more generic, holistic, can be essay like, can be example. (Reality se koi talukat nahi)
E.g.- women empowerment question- conclusion= bird can't fly with single wing.
17. Analyse intro and conclusion- intro shouldn't be like conclusion and vice versa.
18. Do not write very practical examples/ points in ethics. (Bohot sach nai bol dena)
E.g. Do not justify Non performance of duty.
19. Ethics- quality of communication should be high...this makes ethics different from other GS. Compromise crispness. Can write less points but in effective manner.
20. Point generation- for eg. 15 marker question...15×0.75 = 11.25...should write around 10-11 points in 15 marker.
21. Agar similar points hai toh wo points saath mai nai likhna.
22. GS- Do not include overcomplicated things from optional to GS answers. Write generalised info.
23. Can write less points but should be contextualised.
24. Extreme cheezo se dur raho. Eg.- Do not write...No training to employees.
25. Avoid examples like....war that India lost. Eg. Indo-China war.