At this LAST JUNCTURE, these questions are a great resource point to STIMULATE YOURSELF to ACTIVE RECALL all the major PYQ themes.

3 steps process.
1. Read the topic from pdf.
2. Recall whatever you can retrieve.
3. Then use DIFFERENTIAL LEARNING, go and see your notes that you couldn't recall, to permanently place it into your subconscious mind.

Good Luck.

Those who are appearing for Mains 2025.

Advice: Make sure you go through your optional(some red portions if not all), before start having final revision of GS and Essay. Can allocate 17-18 August if not done yet.

Logic: Forgetting curve and Spacing rule. You will pick up optional on 24th night after this, and if not revised now, it will be a gap of more than 7-8 days.
Good Luck.

Critical minerals was asked in Prelims 2025, have some 2-3 lines for Mains 2025 ready.

As of 2024, China mines 70% REE and controls 90% refining.

🌟 WELCOME TO MAINS WEEK - YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE! 🌟

🚀 PEAK PERFORMANCE MODE: ACTIVATED
-  ⚡ It's time to buckle up and get ready to excel like never before
-  🎯 The next two weeks are your golden opportunity to reach the summit of your preparation
-  💪 Channel all your energy into achieving peak performance

🧠 MINDSET & MENTAL MASTERY
-  🎭 Focus on emotional stability, your mind is your greatest weapon
-  🔄 Visualize success: Replay those crucial 3 hours in your mind repeatedly 
-  💭 Think execution, breathe excellence
-  ✨ Embrace this powerful mindset: "Each paper I write will be the BEST paper of my life"
-  🏆 Give 105%: this winning attitude alone can earn you 10 extra marks

🎨 YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE
-  📚 You're ready to reflect, reproduce, and manufacture everything you've learned
-  🌈 Transform your entire life's learning into exam gold
-  💎 This is your time to showcase your brilliance

💚 HEALTH & SAFETY FIRST
-  ✍️ Write smartly : avoid overwriting to prevent hand injuries
-  ✂️ Stay away from sharp objects - protect those precious hands
-  🚶Walk carefully ensure no slips, no falls, no accidents
-  🍎 Nourish your body as it's your vehicle to success

📋 LOGISTICS CHECKLIST
-  ✏️ Pens ✓
-  ⌚ Watches✓ 
-  🎫 Admit cards✓
-  🏠 Accommodation ✓
-  🍽️ Food arrangements ✓
-  🎒 These details can make or break your performance, get them right!

🌟 THE POWER OF SELF-BELIEF
-  💖 Trust yourself : you've got this!
-  🔥 Believe in your hard work: every hour of preparation counts
-  ⭐ Have faith in your abilities : they're stronger than you think
-  🤝 We believe in you : now it's time for YOU to believe in yourself
-  🌉 This trust and belief is the bridge that connects your preparation to flawless execution

🎯 Remember, You are READY. You are CAPABLE. You are UNSTOPPABLE! 🏆

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Historically, India is an environmentally conscious country (Say since Indus valley days-when you get a chance to boast)

Use Differential Learning(first recall then read to find new points)

Targets set by govt serve as good conclusions in economy.

MoSPI

https://youtube.com/shorts/Wpx4-Uy65BY?si=SMTdxulpkqpYsEOW

4 Key Changes in SECTION A(Ethics)

Caution for Ethics paper!!
Any example you use, that needs to be explained in at least 2-3 lines.

This was the basic difference, why I got 92 in 2021 and improved to 114 in 2022 and 119 in 2023 mains!!

https://youtube.com/shorts/448cxa29L-c?si=SbIAbO8j-SXORKae

7 Key Changes in SECTION B(Ethics)

ADVICE
It is better to revise essay and ethics together right now.

LOGIC
1. both involve a lot of overlapping content and arguments of essays are picked up from theories of ethics.
2. Gapping rule of spaced repetition for ethics paper.

Good Luck

TEMPERAMENT BUILDER FOR MAINS 2025.

1. It's a common "bhul gya hun sab" feeling. But it's not true. Validate yourself and once you start writing things will automatically come to mind.

2. Check if any changes in pattern of papers. Adapt accordingly.

3. Every second counts. The moment you are given QCAB, you are single mindedly devoted to her(your paper) till it is snatched away. Every single nano second. Mind it.

4. Demand of questions >>> Value Additions

5. Try completing the paper. Manage your time accordingly. Don't change your style of attempting paper at last moment. Stick with it.

6. Don't indulge in discussions, interviews of coaching etc. Its bullshit trap and harms your momentum.

7. Light food in the break. Short nap if needed. Carry a bedsheet with you for this.

8. Get your logistics sorted. How to commute, where to stay, when to come back etc

9. Plan your revisions and time in this upcoming week. Morning time, between break, after papers or no revision?

10. No matter what, you will not give up till optional paper 2 is over. I always got more marks in those papers where I was close to crying while writing. Be emotionless till last paper. Be a machine of executing a task.

We know you have worked for it.
CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES.
Almighty will take care of you and exam.

Good luck.
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Point 10 and Point 1 explained.

CHECKLIST FOR MAINS 2025

ESSENTIALS
1. Admit card (2 copies)
2. Original Id card (As mentioned in admit card)
3. Stationary pouch(black ball pen, blue pen 5-6 etc)
4. Scientific calculator (science optionals)
5. 2 Passport size photos ,if your photo is not clear ,they will demand the same

OTHER THINGS 
1. Watch (analog)
2. Bedsheet for rest(sometimes we don't get good space)
3. WaterBottle(transparent)
4. Lunch
5. Mask, sanitizer(transparent)
6. MUJHE SAB AATA HAI!!!! Subconscious Training.

DURING CRISIS TIME
1. Deep Breathing for Oxygen flow to brain.
2. Absolute rest for 2 minutes when things go very nasty(~meditative state)

Good Luck
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