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Shivang Srivastava, a BTech graduate in Chemical engineering from IIT-ISM Dhanbad; hailing from Gorakhpur (UP); has secured a magnificent achievement in his very 6th attempt by securing the AIR 102nd rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023. His Optional is Geography and scored fourth highest marks this year.
In this topper talk, he will share their insights on UPSC preparation, including strategies, study plans, time management and the challenges that he faced throughout their journey. His experiences and advices serve as a valuable resource for aspirants aiming to crack one of the toughest competitive
exams in India.
Timestamps
00:00 - Beginning
00:43 - Introduction of topper
05:02 - Topper talk begins with his own background.
06:06 - Brief outline of his journey and words of advice.
10:33 - Overview of the Preparation strategy.
11:46 - Prelims Preparation Strategy.
12:41 - Standard sources of Prelims preparation.
14:22 - PT365 for prelims Current affairs.
15:02 - Practicing mock tests and PYQs.
15:20 - Analysing mock tests.
18:44 - Prelims mind-set.
20:13 - Elimination techniques.
24:36 - Mains Preparation strategy.
26:02 - Coverage of mains syllabus.
28:56 - Pitfalls of not focusing on Answer writing.
30:01 - Note making on topics of mains syllabus.
31:10 - Get started with Answer writing.
34:02 - Essay preparation strategy.
38:08 - Referring to topper answer copies.
38:34 - Ethics preparation strategy.
44:10- Revision strategy for class notes.
46:02 - Geography optional discussion and practice.
50:50 - What to choose between Assignments, Monthly tests and Test Series?
53:04 - Strategy and approach for 2025 attempt.
55:04 - Comprehension of essay topics.
59:43 - Approach to Newspaper reading and note making.
1:03:20 - Utility of News Today in preparation.
1:06:45 - How to use PT365 and Mains 365 for preparation?
1:09:01 - What one should not do in note- making?
1:09:43 - CSAT Preparation strategy.
1:15:36 - What cycle of current affairs- 2 years or yearly required?
1:21:08 - Medium of interview.
1:22:21 - Learning from mistakes in previous mains.
1:28:36 - Meaning of Keywords/tail words in the GS Paper.
1:31:50 - Choosing optional subject.
1:34:14 - Answer writing in Optional.
1:36:13 - Discipline and character needed for success in this exam.
1:37:10 - Deal with failures and anxiety.
1:40:14 - Time management.
1:41:46 - Interview experience and approach.
1:47:08 - Topper talk ends.
1:47:17 - Conclusion.
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