Neil & You! (UPSC & Beyond)

P: सही, कर दो Canvas पर थोड़ी कलाकारी। 😁

N: For those fresh-faced warriors diving in for the first time or maybe the second, but with a half-hearted first attempt: जब January आए, it shouldn't just signal a new year but herald the clarion call of 'Mission Prelims'! For them, there's absolutely no Mains without Prelims, and they have a lot of catching up to do.

Then comes the startegy for those returning warriors who have attempted the exam 2 or 3 times without success! For them, while lovebirds celebrate in February, our warriors should be drawing their swords for 'Mission Prelims' around the Valentine's mark.

Yet, wisdom says, tread softly. Dedicate just a fragment of their time from January to mid-February, possibly around 20%, for Prelims, slowly intensifying the pace.

P: और वो जो इस खेल के पुराने मंझे हुए खिलाड़ी हैं? जिन्होंने Prelims के मैदान में जीत का जश्न पहले भी मनाया है?

N: Ah, our seasoned वीर! For one, they already know that content beyond a point is futile, it's about Sherlocking beyond that.

Overloading, as Sherlock would say, is elementary and not the best approach.
Starting with 'Mission Prelims' from January for them would be like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

Come mid-March, switch gears. But before that? Mains is where the focus should be.

P: Got it! अब, let's talk Mains. The real battleground, isn’t it?

N: Absolutely! Mains is the marathon after the sprint.

Optional, कभी भी अधूरा नहीं छोड़ना। Go end-to-end, make it your own in the next 3-4 months

Essay, think of it as an art. Four masterpieces by December's end to understand the canvas i.e. write 4 mock essays to gauge your current level. Dive deep, explore perspectives, and if you're lost, seek guidance.

For the keen-eyed Sherlockers among us: Consider the video lectures on Essay and GS123 as the ancient scrolls. Those will take care of Mains for now.

But even if you're not enrolled, make sure your journey is still enlightened. Know each syllabus topic like the back of your hand, dissect the PYQs, and see the patterns of the past three years.

P: अब समझ में आया। It's about striking the right chord between Prelims and Mains, knowing your strengths, and being in sync with the rhythm of the exam. Thanks a lot for the time and insights. आता हूं फिर से जल्दी....

N: I know, I know, "बेताल की तरह कंधे पर लटकने"! You're always welcome. Also, don't forget to help with the engagement on YouTube meanwhile if you like my work.

I'm sure you would love the content and production value. Leaving the links beneath, just in case!

P: सब समझ रहा हूं। 🌝 But हाँ, I'll do the needful.

@Neil_You
@UPSCneil

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