UPSC Works by Manuj Jindal
Answer Writing Chapter 1: What makes for a good answer?
First and foremost, it is the -- content. What you write in the answer, your words, the information you put down, and the analysis you build around it (when needed), matters the most. Nothing but...
UPSC fundamentals that all aspirants should know…
As aspirants, we often forget to focus on the fundamental things we need to know about UPSC. I am not going to give you any strategies or steps in this short write-up, but simple advice on why you...
How to Read Effectively for any exam? 8 Steps.
Reading well is the key to success in any exam. Even in general if you are a good reader, it helps! 📚 As an aspirant, I used to give a lot of time to developing little ways to enhance my learning...
How to study current affairs for prelims?
I am going to tell aspirants four major things they should focus on while studying current affairs for prelims: Sources How to study these sources? Make notes or not for current affairs? How to...
How to Stop Procrastination? #mentalhealth
Procrastination is not just a poor habit, but a mental health issue. As an aspirant I faced the problem of procrastination in my early preparation days. At that time, I couldn't exactly pinpoint why...
Operation Vaccination Binagunda
Maruthi, the young son of Binagunda’s patil (village head) has been working as kotwal with Bhamragad administration for the past few years. A few days back he trekked over 20 kilometers to inform...
“It’s Okay to Miss”
Nelgunda has remained a bastion of Naxal activity for years now. Its proximity to Chattisgarh, lack of any government presence in the area, complete absence of schools and medical facilities, and...
My Study Techniques: Part One — Checklists
What is UPSC looking for in Mains?
Great question for UPSC CSE aspirants! No one can ever for sure know what the examiner is looking for. However, it can be understood to some extent from many topper copies available out there, and...
Booklist and Sources for UPSC
Deciding what to read keeps most aspirants (even when I was preparing) pretty confused about this exam. A prudent selection of sources for prelims, mains and interview is a must right from the...