P: मज़ा आगया, Binge watch करता हूं! और ये video links के साथ Product placement भी की जा रही हैं? सब समझ रहा हूं! 😁

N: This is not Netflix, young padawan. Don't Binge watch. Slowly internalise the concepts and enjoy thy reward. Also, you're not a consumer and I'm not a service provider. So this is not a 'product' to be 'placed'. I see many reaping the benefits of my work, and it's my duty to spread the message. Let me tell @helpdeskupsc to not engage with you even if you enquire for a module moving forward! 😉

P: मज़ाक कर रहा था सच में, बुरा मानने की तो कोई बात नही थी। But wait, इतना MasterChef MasterChef करने के बाद, are you going to leave me hanging without any dessert?

N: Never! The dessert, my dear Watson, is the sweet reward of success. But to relish it, you have to first navigate through the buffet and the a-la-carte, and for that, you need to strategize, practice, and revise. Also, remember, this dessert is worth the calories and the grind!

P: Any parting advice?

N: Internalise this, whether it's Prelims or Mains, self-belief is the key. Keep your eyes on the prize, trust your preparations, and give it your all. And always remember, elementary, my dear aspirant!

P: Will keep that in mind. And if I ever get stuck, I know where to find my विक्रम for guidance!

N: Always here, my persistent बेताल! 😉

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I hope this tale cleared the mist around Prelims vs. Mains. Equip yourself, practice relentlessly, and you'll surely crack the code! 🕵️‍♂️🔍

Till next time, keep Sherlocking! 🕵️‍♂️🗒


THE END

A conversation with my past self!

Ep3.The Prelims-Mains paradox aka Preliminator or Mains Magic!

3.1. Conversation Begins
3.2. Important Links
3.3. Conclusion

@Neil_You
@UPSCneil

Great meeting guys. If any of you documented the minutes, kindly share with @helpdeskupsc.

SHERLOCKING SERIES: 🕵‍♂🗒

A conversation with my past self!

Ep1.Source of content for Mains!

Ep2.Notes for Mains- क्या और कैसे!?

Ep3.The Prelims-Mains paradox aka Preliminator or Mains Magic!

@Neil_You
@UPSCneil

Course Update:

Syllabus Parsing for MIH with PIH is available on your dashboard. It's taking more time than I initially expected because I don't prefer compromising on quality. But to be absolutely honest, making these videos is so stimulating for me, I see it as a work of art.

I'm sure you would make great use of it. Be rest assured that we would finish everything with the same quality standards and enough time to revise and internalise everything!

Weekly Essay Writing with Peer Evaluation, and prizes to be won!

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/2079

For people looking for HCS Interview Experience:

https://t.me/Neil_You/179

Though they aren't allowed to ask about whether you're an outsider or insider, they still did in my case. That served as a handicap in the interviews as is usually the case in state PCS but was fortunate to still get 40/75, an above average score.

So stick to basics and even if you're an outsider, find a way to not divulge that.

PS: Planning to make a video on YT to highlight what has happened in the hopes that result is revised. Atleast we can do what is in our control!

As discussed in a lot of our past meets, I’m a proponent of frameworks, not only in this exam but also in life!

I’m still personally shook at the erratic result given by HPSC this time. And at the same time, it appears that there are some students who got the interview call and are looking for guidance.

So following the short term-long term framework, while we’re doing everything from our side to make our voices heard to the commission, I’m also extending free O2O session for students appearing in interviews.

It remains my wish anyway that appropriate number of students be added to the list and my gut tells me it’s a matter of ‘when and not if’!

Please ping @helpdeskupsc with the proof of the interview call to arrange the O2O!

ज़बरदस्त हिला: Dilliwallahs prefer measuring Earthquake on a scale of ‘पंखा कितना हिला’ over Richter! 😃

All the Mains Sherlocking students are requested to get the meet link for a sync meet from @helpdeskupsc.

We'll have it on Saturday 3PM, so I would encourage all the students to be available so that we're on the same page moving forward!

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

Sherlocking Answer Writing Challenge #1:

https://t.me/answerwritingneil/2261

Closely follows UPSC’s pattern.

Opening the forum for small answer writing modules.

First set of questions:
https://t.me/answerwritingneil/2261

Check with @helpdeskupsc for any queries.

Repost!

No matter what the echo chambers of YT influencers 'claim', you will never have enough content for the kind of questions that come in Prelims.

कितने घोड़े हाथी के बारे में रटेंगे। यही करते रह जायेंगे जिंदगी भर with No Returns!

Also, unlike a consumer durable, this exam doesn't come with a guarantee card. But to get one the best shot possible, Basic Sources and Sherlocking (fancy way of saying Common Sense) are enough!

Prelims student reviews after results:
https://t.me/UPSCneil/14537

Testimonials:
https://t.me/Neil_You/308

Module Details:
https://t.me/Neil_You/471

Ping @helpdeskupsc for follow up queries!

Submission Window for weekly assignment:

https://t.me/UPSCneil/21515

Great meeting guys. Anyone who has documented the minutes from today's session, kindly share with @helpdeskupsc.

Sherlocking Summarised in a Short Post:

https://t.me/Neil_You/467

REPOST:

Gentle Reminder for Engagement:
https://t.me/UPSCneil/19639

Discussion with Prelims Dominator-AK:
https://youtu.be/TdCKIkKY4Hw

Idk what this reminds me of! 🌚

The once most anticipated video on the group, to be out by the weekend.

Hopefully the takeaways will improve your chances.