Neil & You! (UPSC & Beyond)
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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
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For those of you wanting to start Interview Prep passively:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrAJkEb21Aw6AvebrOFilAYgRvDuWnvq&si=yuXyH6AGFK959Kua

Watch the shorts, analyse, observe and try to answer the same question in front of a camera. Given some insights in pinned comments. Can ask followups here if any!
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Relevant Repost, sir shared last year:

When we released Sherlocking Mains, the helpdesk was flooded with queries about what the course was about? Students were confused with the vocabulary.

"Ye syllabus parsing, PYQ mapping क्या जुमलेबाजी हैं। हमने तो सुना हैं, content is the king 👑! हमें नही समझ आता ये खेल। Telegram par foundation ki free video ka link do bas 😈"

Now here was my opinion on those videos.
https://t.me/UPSCneil/19293

And here was my orientation video that intended to answer your questions.
https://youtu.be/9yxBaFAOa-w?feature=shared

But we still feel that awareness generation about these concepts become important otherwise, merchants of chaos suggesting "गधा मजूरी is essential", and "छी छी, You're a failure if you don't have a superhuman memory and don't study for 12hrs" will reign supreme.

The idea is to help you understand:
"The most efficient तरीका to study"!

Our modules cover the execution with hand holding but even if you don't enroll, the free sessions will show you the way to walk on your own if you so desire.

In “Syllabus Parsing", our end game would be to "Use syllabus pointers as a cheat sheet", so that we can "Generate a lot of points" on seemingly difficult questions.”

@UPSCneil
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Great to see Mr. Acemoglu win the Nobel.

Have been quoting him since sometime.

Reference
https://t.me/answerwritingneil/162
Pg4, Essay1.

His book ‘Why nations fail’ largely revolved around the key theme of ‘Extractive Institutions’.

Highlighted all you can use across GS and Essay!

@UPSCneil
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Course Update:

As always, Sherlocking Modules not only come with a 2yr validity, but also 2yr free updates, atleast for now.

A lot of our past students have been surprised when they realised that the new updates are included in the validity.

However, due to re-organisation and changing contracts with the app providers, the situation will change by the end of the year for new admissions by then. If you were contemplating to enrol, there will be no better to enrol than now!

Around the end of the year, prices will undergo an upward revision, we’ll have different pricing structures for different validities and so on. We’re sure you’ll take the best call for the preparation.

For any followup queries, feel free to reach out to us on @helpdeskupsc.
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Decent infographic for quick revision.

@UPSCneil
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A lot of free material has been consolidated on our app.

We’ll keep updating more relevant topper notes/copies, plus upload all UnlockIAS PDFs here for easy reference.

App Details
https://t.me/Neil_You/1618

For any module queries, can ping us at @helpdeskupsc.
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Finished the first PYQ Mapping Video in IFoS GK Series in a way never done before. This 2ish hr session will be enough for all History PYQs.

Sent to processing team and must ne in your dashboards in a couple days latest. Watch the Syllabus Parsing Videos Meanwhile.

For any queries, feel free to ping @helpdeskupsc.

Also, having a short mindset & doubt session on the main group @LIFE_neil in around 45mins, see you around 6.15PM today. Can ping doubts if any, in advance, otherwise will take then.
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Aligns well with the ‘Man in the Arena’(in a gender neutral way) by Theodore Roosevelt.

Three of India’s best batsmen on the list. Only someone who atleast tries will fail. Dark day, but part and parcel of the process.

Don’t be worried when you have dark days like these, time is cyclic, stick to the task at hand.

@UPSCneil
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Sherlockers Performance and Testimonials:

Shaurya Arora, Rank14
https://t.me/Neil_You/1388

Ricky Lohkar Pradhan, Rank230
https://t.me/Neil_You/1380

Prelims 2024
https://t.me/Neil_You/1741

Mains Students
https://t.me/Neil_You/1868

Course Details
https://t.me/Neil_You/1983

We’re sure you’ll continue to use the right guidance to Unlock Your True Potential and save precious years in the cycle.

For queries, please ping us at @helpdeskupsc.
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Worry, as discussed before, are eddy currents in the realm of ‘thoughts’, which just leak precious energy.

Worry in the prep looks like:

- “UPSC ने pattern change कर दिया तो?”,
- “नंदू तो 12 घंटे पड़ रहा हैं, वही IAS बनेगा“,
- “चंपक हर GS के लिए optional की किताब पढ़ता हैं, उसकी subject depth अलग ही होगी।” and so on.

Let Champaks and Nandus of the prep lie to their parents or waste their youth in useless endeavours, you just continue to focus on the task at hand while detaching yourself to the results.

@UPSCneil
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Team UnlockIAS has made available the first PYQ Mapping Video in IFoS GK Series in your dashboards. This 2ish hr session will be enough for all History PYQs.

First 5-10min discussion by sir guided you how to effectively use, please follow the instructions and watch the Syllabus Parsing Videos in advance.

Course looks to be in line for completion well in advance to maximise your chances.

For any queries, feel free to ping us @helpdeskupsc.
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Course Update:

As always, Sherlocking Modules not only come with a 2yr validity, but also 2yr free updates, atleast for now.

A lot of our past students have been surprised when they realised that the new updates are included in the validity.

However, due to re-organisation and changing contracts with the app providers, the situation will change by the end of the year for new admissions by then. If you were contemplating to enrol, there will be no better to enrol than now!

Around the end of the year, prices will undergo an upward revision, we’ll have different pricing structures for different validities and so on. We’re sure you’ll take the best call for the preparation.

For any followup queries, feel free to reach out to us on @helpdeskupsc.
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This exam is all about Basic Sources, exhaustive analysis of PYQs and application using logical reasoning, albeit under the right guidance.

If you want to Unlock your true potential and safeguard important years of your youth, the sherlocking modules will help orient in the right direction.

Module Details:
https://t.me/Neil_You/2008

For any queries, please ping us at @helpdeskupsc.
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UnlockIAS Telegram Groups-How to Make Best Use of your presence here:

Time flies by past. It’s been nearly 2.5yrs since the platform’s inception and it has been nothing short of an extraordinary journey to participate in your highs and assist you during your lows.

I believe in continuous evaluation and learning, something that has also been a hallmark of our pedagogy. Over the last 2.5years, we have catered to nearly all the dimensions that require your attention to clear the exam.

We also acknowledge in making this the real FREE guidance platform where one can freely ask followup doubts. I have no qualms in accepting that we’re hands down the most productive group in the entire UPSC realm catering to your success, all while keeping fringe at bay.

However, it has been seen of late that several students spend precious time of their preparation surfing ‘telegram channels’ lying to themselves that ‘they’re prepping’. In order to improve the process and nudge you in the right direction, we’ve decided to open the UnlockIAS groups, exclusively in some designated slots, which will be communicated in advance.

The following link will help you in locating my previous relevant responses, and you can then jot down your doubts to be asked when Group Opens.

https://t.me/UPSCneil/27727

Continue to route module related queries through @helpdeskupsc.

Doing everything to drive your success, I’m sure you’ll continue to give yourself the best shot with our assistance.
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Gentle Reminder for folks preparing for IFoS.

https://t.me/IFOSneil/953
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Guys, it really pains me to see a lot of unresolved queries in the DMs but you know going through 1000+ pending texts is untenable.

Please ask academic queries on @UPSCneil, Module related queries with @helpdeskupsc, and if your query is super personal, then can route that in exceptional cases through the same id @helpdeskupsc.

I respect and appreciate the trust you out in my judgment and advice. Meet me in the middle and kindly follow the SoP so we can help you the best!

Wishes!
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Responses might be slow for a couple of days. Delhi has welcomed me with pollution and seasonal viral now.

Good that we kept the offline meet next Friday and not this week.

Hopefully should be good in 2-3 days, will resume then. Meanwhile can jot down your doubts or queries for resolution once group re-opens!
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And the testimonials start pouring with our first PYQ mapping video in the IFoS module.

Orientation Video for IFoS GK & English Module

https://youtu.be/jKwDjdr0jHk?si=NOwwS59BAiQuWe51

App Details:
https://t.me/Neil_You/1793

Free Video Guidance Series:
https://t.me/Neil_You/2028

Join @IFoSneil and @UPSCneil for free guidance.

For any follow up module queries, can contact us through @helpdeskupsc.
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Offline Sherlocking Community Meet:

All the members are cordially invited to the 3rd offline Sherlocking Community Meet.

Day/Date: Friday/25th October
Time: 3PM
Place: National Gallery of Modern Art
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sJPndsKp5YZn7wVEA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Snippets from older meets:

National Museum:
https://youtube.com/shorts/nO3Hu3Cass0?si=ZDDcuebytVBWk_4Z

Lodhi Gardens:
https://youtube.com/shorts/EwvUG9JfJwU?si=THKoJgLbo5DQdOIR
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AIR 230, UPSC CSE 2023 (Ricky Lohkar Pradhan) on how Sherlocking Modules helped him -

https://youtube.com/shorts/AHdapK11AI4

Can read more about his journey and detailed testimonial at -

https://t.me/Neil_You/1377

Remember - Basic sources, previous year papers, self belief. Rinse and repeat for shining results.

Wishes!
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This exam is all about Basic Sources, exhaustive analysis of PYQs and application using logical reasoning, albeit under the right guidance.

If you want to Unlock your true potential and safeguard important years of your youth, the sherlocking modules will help orient in the right direction.

Also mentioned around 12:50 mark in our 2023 discussion:
https://youtu.be/IKUPCbcUF9w?si=cikP57MZHSzA6b-o

Module Details:
https://t.me/Neil_You/2008

For any queries, please ping us at @helpdeskupsc.
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