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Abhinav Jain

https://youtu.be/R8k-NuiZWPQ?si=w318rFGX3W_SX0to

Here is the GS portion of the strategy video. It deals with prelims exam, particularly test papers and their evaluation.

gs strategy -prelims exam, particularly test papers and their evaluation. https://youtu.be/r8k-nuizwpq?si=w318rfgx3w_sx0to

here is the gs portion of the strategy video. it deals with prelims exam, particularly test papers and their evaluation.  abhinav jain strategy upsc

GS strategy -prelims exam, particularly test papers and their evaluation.

Anthropology_topicwise_PYQs.pdf

A ready reckoner segregation of Anthropology PYQs as per topics of syllabus. It contains PYQs from 2011 onwards. 
Do make readymade answers on all the PYQs in the notes. In that, give priority to the questions that are repeated.

anthropology topicwise pyqs a ready reckoner segregation of anthropology pyqs as per topics of syllabus. it contains pyqs from 2011 onwards. 
do make readymade answers on all the pyqs in the notes. in that, give priority to the questions that are repeated.  abhinav jain notes upsc

Anthropology Topicwise PYQs

Ethics_Qoutes_Anecdotes_Intros.pdf

In Ethics GS4, Answer writing approach was to start answer by some quote relevant to question. Then, give points along with examples. At least one anecdote per question from present officers working in the field.
Such examples are given in above document. Hope it helps to tackle the GS4.

ethics - quotes , anecdotes and introductions in ethics gs4, answer writing approach was to start answer by some quote relevant to question. then, give points along with examples. at least one anecdote per question from present officers working in the field.
such examples are given in above document. hope it helps to tackle the gs4.  abhinav jain notes upsc

Ethics - Quotes , anecdotes and introductions

Polity_Governance_Mains.pdf

Notes for Polity And Governance- Abhinav Jain 
Keypoints - Use constitutional articles, Legal Provisions, SC case laws in the answer

This helps me to score 125+ in GS2 in both attempts.

notes for polity and governance- abhinav jain notes for polity and governance- abhinav jain 
keypoints - use constitutional articles, legal provisions, sc case laws in the answer

this helps me to score 125+ in gs2 in both attempts.  abhinav jain strategy upsc

Notes for Polity And Governance- Abhinav Jain

AnC_Medieval_Ancient.pdf

Here are my notes for Art and Culture. 
Source - NCERTs + Pratik Nayak Sir slides

These are in form of keywords. I usually make notes in form of examples only with the conceptual understanding developed through book reading.
Approach - first read book thoroughly, then note keywords in the notes. Revise my notes at least thrice.

It is advised not to blindly follow these notes. These are only for reference. Aspirants are requested to make their own by reading books.

notes for art and culture.- abhinav jain here are my notes for art and culture. 
source - ncerts + pratik nayak sir slides

these are in form of keywords. i usually make notes in form of examples only with the conceptual understanding developed through book reading.
approach - first read book thoroughly, then note keywords in the notes. revise my notes at least thrice.

it is advised not to blindly follow these notes. these are only for reference. aspirants are requested to make their own by reading books.  abhinav jain notes upsc

Notes for Art and Culture.- Abhinav Jain

https://youtube.com/watch?v=KMQyD16VRVA&feature=shared

Complete Anthropology strategy and discussion on upcoming prelims strategy

complete anthropology strategy and discussion - abhinav jain air 35 https://youtube.com/watch?v=kmqyd16vrva&feature=shared

complete anthropology strategy and discussion on upcoming prelims strategy  abhinav jain strategy upsc

Complete Anthropology strategy and discussion - Abhinav Jain AIR 35

Prelims_Maps.pdf

maps for upsc prelims maps for upsc prelims   abhinav jain notes upsc

Maps for UPSC Prelims

Prelims_CA.pdf

A common query regarding Notes Making -
Q- How to make notes?
A- First, You should see whether making notes is absolutely necessary in the first place. It depends on subject to subject. For eg- In polity, Lakshmikant is in notes form itself. So, there is no point to make notes again. Rather, mark in book itself.

My strategy is -
1) Make notes on only topics for which there are multiple sources such as book, web
2) Include only keywords in notes
3) Don't look for perfection in notes
4) revise your notes again and again
5) Don't just copy paste things, apply some logic and reasoning
6) Be concise, psychologically, It is easy to revise less bulky material 

This is for GS. For optional, strategy is different.
Here is a sample of keyword-form notes for Prelims Current Affairs. I made these notes around 2 months before prelims. Then, Revise them again and again. Keywords help me to revise in few hours before prelims.

This is just to guide all the aspirants for upcoming prelims to strategize their preparation in the right direction.

how to make notes? a common query regarding notes making -
q- how to make notes?
a- first, you should see whether making notes is absolutely necessary in the first place. it depends on subject to subject. for eg- in polity, lakshmikant is in notes form itself. so, there is no point to make notes again. rather, mark in book itself.

my strategy is -
1) make notes on only topics for which there are multiple sources such as book, web
2) include only keywords in notes
3) don't look for perfection in notes
4) revise your notes again and again
5) don't just copy paste things, apply some logic and reasoning
6) be concise, psychologically, it is easy to revise less bulky material 

this is for gs. for optional, strategy is different.
here is a sample of keyword-form notes for prelims current affairs. i made these notes around 2 months before prelims. then, revise them again and again. keywords help me to revise in few hours before prelims.

this is just to guide all the aspirants for upcoming prelims to strategize their preparation in the right direction.  abhinav jain strategy upsc

How to make notes?

Things that I focussed upon while solving Test papers- 

Do's -
1) Time bound solving - atleast 3 iterations
2) Find my comfortable range of questions to clear the cutoff, for me, it was around 90 questions
3) Find my strong areas from where I will definitely attempt the questions. For me, it was Polity, Eco and Environment
4) Learn the trick to make educated guesses( For this PYQs are the key, look how examiner tweak the options to make them wrong)
5) Read PYQs again and again
6) Make small scribble sheets or keyword sheets for last min revision

Don'ts -
1) Never bother upon marks of test papers
2) Never look for each answer and its detailed explanation. Only read answers of CA questions, and that too of Env, S&T only
3) Never go for new resources and notes making at this time. If there is any really important thing, write on book or already prepare notes

dos and don'ts while solving test papers- things that i focussed upon while solving test papers- 

do's -
1) time bound solving - atleast 3 iterations
2) find my comfortable range of questions to clear the cutoff, for me, it was around 90 questions
3) find my strong areas from where i will definitely attempt the questions. for me, it was polity, eco and environment
4) learn the trick to make educated guesses( for this pyqs are the key, look how examiner tweak the options to make them wrong)
5) read pyqs again and again
6) make small scribble sheets or keyword sheets for last min revision

don'ts -
1) never bother upon marks of test papers
2) never look for each answer and its detailed explanation. only read answers of ca questions, and that too of env, s&t only
3) never go for new resources and notes making at this time. if there is any really important thing, write on book or already prepare notes  abhinav jain strategy upsc

Dos and Don'ts while solving Test papers-

prelimsMarksheet2023.pdf

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