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Mains 2021 - Strategy, Doubts, Resources etc

Hi peeps! 

Prelims result will be declared in 2-3 weeks. We may make it, we might not. Speculations will continue till then.

This thread is for those who want to move on. For those deciding to focus on the next phase of their prep; perhaps the most crucial one. We have less number of days this time (only about 85 days left). Let's collaborate and make the most of this time.

Here are the links to previous year's threads. Do go through them. There are gems in there.

https://forumias.com/post/detail/Mains-2020-Doubt-and-strategy-discussion-thread-1601963441?page=1 - In the description of this thread, you'll find links to paper wise threads of last year plus some handy resources.

https://forumias.com/post/detail/CSE-2021-Plan-Strategy-Daily-Routine-1602556617  This is the 2021 daily routine thread 

https://forumias.com/post/detail/CSE-2022-Plan-Strategy-Daily-Routine-1633964267?page=1 This is the 2022 daily routine thread created by@nerdfighter.

In both these threads, you are free to post your daily targets and hold each other accountable. Or just lurk there and be motivated by the effort people are putting in day after day. 

https://forumias.com/post/detail/Anecdotes-Facts-Examples-for-GS-and-Essay-1634039128 - This thread is created by@sbhati.Do contribute your facts and examples there. We can together build up a collection more than enough to conquer Mains.

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@D503 There is a Sansad Tv :Perspective show on it. That might help clear your doubts.


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Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude -6th edition  PDF(By SUBBARAO) , IF ANYONE HAVE IT , PLEASE UPLOAD/send me .
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@Admgenalanezh I am asking fir upsc civil services


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Isn't UPSC taking too much time to release DAF this year or did I miss it somehow?
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Can anyone please provide me with Dipin Sir's notes on Agriculture !!!!
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Can anyone please provide me with Dipin Sir's notes on Agriculture !!!!

https://blog.forumias.com/download-handwritten-forumias-current-affairs-handouts-mains-2020/

You'll find them here in the economy section. Even though this is last year's notes, most of it is relevant now also. 

Also agriculture classes for 2021 haven't been conducted yet. 

D503,plmokn25688524and3 otherslike this
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@Celeborn It means RedBook for Agriculture will be sufficient enough as far as static is concern for UPSC


THE_MECHANIC,
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Any good source for india post independence
THE_MECHANIC,
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@Hitking i will suggest u to skip it. Rarely a question is asked and you can anyhow write a generic one.
Focus on core areas like society, agriculture, disaster management, internal security + optional + essay + ethics

I am too skipping world history and post independence India 


THE_MECHANIC,
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For Ethics case studies, is Vision VAM module good?
THE_MECHANIC,
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@Newton981 thanks for your input I will try to escape India post independence and will come back after completing other important portions if time permits, meanwhile I have read a very interesting article on indian economic policy post independence
Interesting but critical analysis of Indian policy from first World country
Just thought of sharing it, would be happy to connect with you separately to discuss the mains strategy, let me know


Newton981,
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Any special thread for Geography optional students? for upcoming mains.
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D503said

can someone explain Ecowrap report of SBI that claimed informal sector has contracted to 20% ? it left me in great confusion when i read an article about it.  The report talks about size of informal sector in India's GDP which is 20% of Formal sector now according to same report. How does it correlate with formalisation. Doesnt it show that informal sector which employs 80% of population is in doldrums and struggling , and doesnt it higlight the extreme level of inequality if 80% people are working in a sector that's producing only 20% of GDP? Should it be a matter of jubilation or serious concern ?

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/informal-sector-covid-pandemic-sbi-study-7628201/

as suspected and as expected in an atmosphere of sycophancy

Today's IE is remarkable - civil society is the enemy of state and Quintessence of democracy does not lie in the ballot box. It lies in the laws which are made by the people who are elected through these ballot boxes (desi james bond 007), human rights are stumbling block in fighting evils like terrorism & Naxalism(No Human Rights Commission(NHRC) ), If there is a terrorist operating in your area, why should you not lynch him?( an ultrapromax nationalist).


JohnButlerTrain,
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Found this in one of Vision's modules. Self aware wolves? lol

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@Hitking sure bro, ping me on inbox for detailed discussion. Though i prefer here as others can also add value, for i am no expert. 
However, i am following a writing-focused strategy for GS and Essay- Forum IAS test series + IAS Baba TLP. Rest preparing my optional- management from PYQs. 
Thinking of doing Vision 365 Mains but don’t think will be able to complete such long compilations. Most will do only IR.
Any suggestions are welcome. 


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Any resource for important reports which can be used in mains answer writing
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@Neyawn I am writing Mains for the first time this year. I wrote school boards in ICSE board. For DAF-1, I am confused whether to mention my Best 4 (12th) Best 5 (10th) subjects based percentage or overall percentage based on all subjects? National toppers, our percentage in ICSE are given as per best 4/5 subjects. It's so common that everyone remembers only best 4/5 based percentage. But marksheet itself does not mention any percentage.

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Hi 

how much time does Forum usually take to evaluate answer copies? I haven’t received even one of them.. I started writing a little late.. but still? How am I supposed to move forward if I don’t know my mistakes? 

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@aa12 4-5 days max



aa12,
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aa12said

Hi 

how much time does Forum usually take to evaluate answer copies? I haven’t received even one of them.. I started writing a little late.. but still? How am I supposed to move forward if I don’t know my mistakes? 

It has been taking around about 6 days for me so far. 

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