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🚨Environment Current Affairs Compilation


The recording of the Environment class will be uploaded on the portal by tomorrow.

We have tried to keep the notes within 40 Pages to help you revise and consolidate with ease.

If you have already done Environment CA from any other source, you can use this to complement it.

Note- A separate note and lecture on species in news will be shared in coming days.

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🚨 FREE OPEN MOCK TEST | UPSC Prelims 2026 🚨

The UPSC Compass brings to you a FREE Open Mock Test designed to give you a real Prelims-like experience before the final exam.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 30 April
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM

Test your preparation, compete with serious aspirants, and know where you stand with an All India Rank.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/kzqugmFPpXPUbUsPA

Don’t miss this opportunity to simulate the real exam before it actually matters.

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#SMARTPrelims
With less than 30 days left for UPSC Prelims, every single day, every hour, and every minute now carries immense value.

At this stage, it’s not about studying more- it’s about studying right.

To make this easier for you, I’ve analysed the last 10 years’ PYQs, understood the changing trends of the exam, and compiled a high-priority revision checklist of topics you must not miss in these final days.

Use this checklist with discipline- aim to revise each of these areas at least 3 times.

Even if things feel overwhelming, just keep coming back to this list and ticking things off. Small, consistent wins every day will build your confidence.

Stay calm, trust your preparation, and keep moving forward- one focused revision at a time.

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I have shared a few insights with respect to Planning, Revision and Mindset in the last 30 days.

https://youtu.be/Uwu2FKDvVvY?si=FASXrGYrYrh-2ahC

🚨Important Announcements

1. The Open Test is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30 AM.
Those who haven’t registered yet, make sure you do so using the link below:
https://forms.gle/kzqugmFPpXPUbUsPA

2. Regarding the Current Affairs classes, I couldn’t record sessions last week. I’m currently working on them and will be uploading them soon.

PS: Make sure you attempt the test tomorrow.
Let’s connect on Friday at 5 PM for the Open Mentorship Session.

🚨 Open Mock Test – Attempt Now

The Open Mock Test is now live.

You can access it using the link below:
https://www.theupsccompass.com/freetest?testFolderId=690d940d4db4a521ae443471

Make sure you attempt the test on time before the open mentorship session tomorrow.
The official rank list will be released tomorrow at 5 PM.

Give it your best- this is your opportunity to simulate the real exam.

All the best! ✨

Open Test 1 Question Paper.

The Answer Key will be released at 5 PM today.

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Answer Key with explanation


If you have any doubts or queries wrt any question feel free to text @TheUPSCCompass_Helpline

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🚨 OPEN TEST 1 RANKLIST

Based on the difficulty of the test and the scores, the cut off for this test would be 101.

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With less than 20 days left for the exam, it’s natural for stress and confusion to peak.

Questions around revision, mock tests, and the right strategy can feel overwhelming at this stage.

To help you bring clarity and approach the final stretch with confidence, we are conducting an Open Mentorship Session.

🗓 Date: 5th May (Tuesday)
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM

Feel free to note down your doubts and share them with us using the form below:
https://forms.gle/GXd9RcNBkQSxAHn87

Let’s use this session to streamline your preparation and stay focused till the end.

See you on 5th May at 7 PM.

I and Mudit Sir will be live at 7 PM.

https://www.youtube.com/live/cgQkOlHnE9w?si=6UF8SKELsrxrpgVo

MANTHAN - The Toppers’ Strategy Series✨

The last 15 days before UPSC Prelims are not just about studying more, but about thinking clearly, staying composed and trusting your preparation.

In the very first episode of Manthan, we bring to you our very own topper, Aman Aloon, AIR 295, a student of our answer writing program, The Last Lap.

Having appeared in 3 attempts and cleared Prelims twice with a margin of 25+ marks, Aman will be sharing his approach towards revision, risk-taking, mindset and how to navigate the final phase before the examination.

If you are feeling anxious, confused about revision, or unsure about your strategy, this session is meant for you.

Let us meet tomorrow at 7 PM and set the direction for the most crucial 15 days of your preparation journey.

The session link will be shared in advance.

I hope you enjoyed today’s session with Aman.

Due to the participant limit, a few of you could not join the session live.

Aman regularly shares his preparation strategy, insights, and learnings on his personal Telegram channel.

You can join the channel using the link below: https://t.me/amanaloon

Admit Cards Out For Prelims

https://upsc.gov.in/whats-new/Civil%20Services%20%28Preliminary%29%20Examination%2C%202026/e%20-%20Admit%20Card

Early Medieval has become a new favourite topic of UPSC.

Go through these maps and visualise the extent and timelines of the empires.

Credits- Aman Aloon, AIR 295

3 days left for the D-Day ✨

At this stage, the stress might be peaking. Thoughts may be overcrowding your mind. Fear may be trying to overpower your confidence. Flashes of all the years of struggle, sacrifices, uncertainty, and sleepless nights may be running through your head.

But if you are feeling all this, let me assure you- you are exactly where every serious aspirant is supposed to be before the exam.

Now is the time to channelise every emotion into one final focused push. Treat these as the last 3 days of Prelims preparation of your life and give it everything you have.

No matter how low you feel.
No matter how demotivated you are.
No matter how stressed or anxious your mind becomes.

Go all in.

Because sometimes, just 2 hours on one single day can change the direction of an entire life.

In these last 3 days:
-Revise the HITS of every static subject.
-Glance through PYQs of the last 4–5 years. Observe the logic, traps, and examiner’s mindset.
-Train your mind more than your books now.

Meditate. Visualise the exam hall. Visualise yourself staying calm, composed, and sharp during those 2 hours. Build an invincible mindset.

Remember - you already have it in you. Now all that remains is to trust yourself and give your absolute best on the 24th.

Regards,
Sourabh

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