Neil & You! (UPSC & Beyond)
17.5K subscribers
1.07K photos
21 videos
142 files
1.49K links
Neil, HCS 2021(Rank 93)

Founder UnlockIAS, devised the Art of ‘Sherlocking’.

Coached students successfully in UPSC, UPPCS, RAS, HCS, BPSC, OPSC, TNPSC & other state PCS exams, IFoS, ICAS, LEO, CAPF.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Hn9zu162vXY?si=4yVIO3fHP2
Download Telegram
Sherlocking Mains Answer Pointers:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5658
3🙏1
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
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
🫡2416🍾5
Sherlocking Ethics Answer Pointers:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5781
5👍1
Sherlocking Essay Pointers:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/5902
7🔥1
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.
18👍8🏆3
Some selected testimonials from Mains Sherlocking

It’s one of a kind Answer Writing Development Program, enabling you to write answer to any question using your basic & peripheral knowledge in addition to application of LR.

All details given in the brochure below
https://t.me/Neil_You/1585

App Details
https://t.me/Neil_You/1618
6👍1
Bringing to the community a much anticipated session. To be organised within 2 weeks.

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/ZesohJUcMTg2Tq1A6

@UPSCneil
14🔥3😍2💯2
Don’t take this exam or anything in life as a prison sentence.

It’s a privilege to get an opportunity to follow one’s dreams. If it works out, good, if it doesn’t, life with all its abundance will give you something even better!

Just go day by day trying to make it count while staying sane!

@UPSCneil
48👍5🔥5👌1
Let’s meet pre evening today for a mindset session and doubts if any at @LIFE_neil, around 4PM.
26👍5🙏1
Starting in 15mins

https://t.me/Neil_You/1767
5👍1
Sherlocking Question of the Day:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/6279
4🙏1