Here are a few things to remember if you are writing the #UPSC Mains 2022 tomorrow or in the future.
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• READ THE QUESTION(a few times!)
When we’re stressed,we tend to miss the finer details while reading. Keep calm & read the question and its sub-parts a few times(even while writing).
READ. UNDERSTAND. WRITE.
Don’t regret that you lost marks coz you didn’t read properly!
• BE AWARE OF THE TIME :
Remember to keep track of time.
Carry a wrist watch.
In Essays - keep a few minutes to brainstorm & only then start writing.
It’s a race against time.
There have been several talented individuals who haven’t cleared only coz they couldn’t complete!
•NO TIME FOR REGRETS:
Didn’t know a question? MOVE ON.
Didn’t do well in ONE paper? MOVE ON.
Remember there are several questions to make up for not knowing 1 or 2 questions & several papers to compete in.
MOVE FORWARD.
NO TIME TO REGRET.
BE TOUGH.
• USE YOUR COMMON SENSE :
Nobody knows everything- remember that.
If there are questions that look puzzling, SMILE & USE YOUR PRESENCE OF MIND! Remember that you possess a lot of knowledge. Utilise it to write something sensible quickly.
Do not panic.
Do not get STUCK.
• GIVE IT YOUR BEST:
Getting a chance to write the #UPSC Mains exam is a golden opportunity! You were one amongst the few thousands who qualified out of lakhs of aspirants.
Utilise this opportunity! Forget the rest, give it your best every single day in every paper.
• KEEP CALM :
Do not get overwhelmed by the exam. Be in complete control of your thoughts, emotions and responses. Do not fear it. If you don’t know something, move forward. Do not panic!
DO NOT DISCUSS YOUR PERFORMANCE with anyone.
Don’t judge yourself either, not yet.
•ENJOY THIS OPPORTUNITY:
Enjoy the wonderful chance that you have been given. You have worked super hard to get this far. You have waited for several months/years!
Enjoy every moment.
It tests your physical & mental strength equally. Be tough.
Enjoy the process.
Team Insights IAS wishes every #UPSC aspirant writing the #UPSCMains Exam 2022 the very best of luck & good health!
#AceTheMains & be proud of yourself! You have come this far.
Believe in yourself- you’ve got this!
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Here are a few quotes that you can use in the #UPSC Mains exam for #ForeignPolicy especially as introductions and conclusions.
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1. “India’s multi-faith society is also an enormous contribution to global stability. In fact, that is what acts as a firewall preventing the spread of fundamentalism and radicalism from India’s West to its East.”
S. Jaishankar
2.”If America is a melting-pot,then India is a thali,a selection of sumptuous dishes in different bowls.Each tastes different & doesn’t necessarily mix with the next,but they belong together on the same plate,& they complement each other in making the meal a satisfying repast.”⬇️
The #UPSC Mains Exam is the most important stage & can be the determining factor that influences the final outcome.
One of the easiest but oft-ignored methods to ensure a high overall score is to work hard at the Essay.
What are the mistakes to avoid in an Essay?
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•LACKING CLARITY:
In the introduction, you must state your thesis- your opinion regarding the topic/issue.
Thus, do not show ambivalence in the essay or deviate from your stand that you have emphatically taken in the beginning.
Do not contradict yourself or your ideas.
•ARTIFICIAL/ILLOGICAL LINKAGES:
Eg: Para 1: The problem of malnourishment can be solved by implementing the recommendations of X committee.
•Para 2: Additionally, man has made giant strides towards setting up a colony on Mars.
The #UPSC Mains Exam is the most important stage & can be the determining factor that influences the final outcome.
One of the easiest but oft-ignored methods to ensure a high overall score is to work hard at the Essay Paper.
How to write a top-scoring essay?
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•READ THE UPSC NOTIFICATION:
Didn’t expect that, did you?
First learn what is expected by UPSC & then act upon it.
“Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics.”
Thus, be aware of multiple topics. How do we ensure that?
READ!
Develop a reading habit- read fiction & non-fiction books, broaden your horizons, learn to think & analyse all that you read.
Reading diverse books will also help you collect a rich array of examples!
Sometimes in life,we tend to self-sabotage or delay the successful accomplishment of a task. As a #UPSC student or even otherwise,one needs to be self-aware in order to avoid certain traps/traits.
Here are 10 ways that you may be sabotaging/delaying your success:
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UNDER-CONFIDENCE:
Being plagued by self-doubts, we may constantly wonder if we possess the abilities to succeed. This stops us from channelling all our energy & focus into our goals.
ANTIDOTE:
Have faith in yourself first. Trust yourself. Remember confidence is half-success!
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities!Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.”- Norman Vincent Peale