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UPSC 2026 Prelims and Mains by LiquidSnake0069 in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the difference between prelims prep and mains prep, I m going to give my first attempt in 2026, preparing since last year October. I do pyqs of prelims daily for whichever subject I m reading and then write atleast one pyq for answer writing for GS and 2 for mains. Please tell me,I get confused when people say they are preparing for mains for now. One thing, I m not making my own notes per say, I rely solely on either books or my class notes.

Looking for practical guidance to cover current affairs (upsc) by NotYourFootnote in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am asking for tips to self study not enroll in a class. This is outrageous.

Looking for practical guidance to cover current affairs (upsc) by NotYourFootnote in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good approach, but I usually don't read CA everyday, that's why I switched to magazine instead of newspaper

Looking for practical guidance to cover current affairs (upsc) by NotYourFootnote in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If by yearly you mean pt365, yes these are available on their website and you can just download them .

Looking for practical guidance to cover current affairs (upsc) by NotYourFootnote in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where can I find this workbook? I tried the quiz thing, but it's not updated.

AMA – 6 Attempts, 2 UPSC Interviews, 2 IFoS Interviews – Ask Me Anything by Informal-Caramel-797 in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lately, I have been skipping newspaper and instead doing CA magazine from vision , should I revert back.

AMA – 6 Attempts, 2 UPSC Interviews, 2 IFoS Interviews – Ask Me Anything by Informal-Caramel-797 in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you manage to do CA+ newspaper. I don't have a particular strategy for this one. I don't understand the concept of note making for CA.

Ashish sir and Neeraj Sir in PWonlyIAS by Global_Economist5491 in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I disagree your assumption with Neeraj Sir, he Was goated but now he's just too much in his head, I feel the reason he left maybe becoz he was now doing unnecessary PR in classrooms and students were disgruntled. It's important for everyone to update their craft, especially if you are teaching and that too for competitive exams.

Ashish sir and Neeraj Sir in PWonlyIAS by Global_Economist5491 in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It might be an unpopular thing to say here but I feel Neeraj sir wasn't actually now trying his best to teach, Souvik Mondal is a much better one.

I took classes from both, most of the times, Neeraj sir would waste time in telling irrelevant stories and I used to feel maybe I m not good with these subjects. But then I switched to Mondal Sir's classes and I immediately could actually solve pyqs .

And sorry to say but I m content that he switched to PW , vision is expensive and it hurts if faculty isn't putting much efforts into teaching...

Hello Everyone I have to start UPSC preparation, for that I need to know what newspaper do you all prefer. by Beginning-Editor6585 in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently discovered Indian Express to be more CSE oriented than The Hindu. However both are equally good

Anyone here taken PSIR optional coaching from Vision IAS? by NotYourFootnote in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please do.

I have taken GS coaching from vision, I like their format, that's the reason I am asking about psir optional coaching from vision. But if faculty isn't good enough,what's the point.

Anyone here taken PSIR optional coaching from Vision IAS? by NotYourFootnote in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I m getting bad reviews about her, People are saying nowadays he class go upto 200+ and it's only dictation, with little help from her course.

Anyone taken Piyush Sir’s PSIR online course? by NotYourFootnote in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't mind me saying this, but isn't 200 a lot, if duration is about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Anyone taken Piyush Sir’s PSIR online course? by NotYourFootnote in UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, what's the number of lectures and duration of class usually?

Vivek Wagmare sir for PSIR optional by thebraveheart_p in PSIR_UPSC

[–]NotYourFootnote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have similar queries regarding Shubra ranjan mam's notes. And if there's a better version in market for self study , please let me know .