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Ruchika Jha

MAINS 2025 MACRO STUDY PLAN.pdf

Hello everyone,
I am sharing a macro study plan that I would have made for myself. If you are having your own plans ready then go with it with full faith. It's for those who are still completely clueless on how and where to start from. Please remember, it's not a one size fits all thing. Modify it as per your own convenience.

All the best 💯

ruchika jha macro study plan hello everyone,
i am sharing a macro study plan that i would have made for myself. if you are having your own plans ready then go with it with full faith. it's for those who are still completely clueless on how and where to start from. please remember, it's not a one size fits all thing. modify it as per your own convenience.

all the best 💯  ruchika jha strategy upsc

Ruchika Jha Macro study Plan

INDO-US ties.pdf

Use it for specific examples and areas of engagement for Indo-US questions

indo-us questions use it for specific examples and areas of engagement for indo-us questions  ruchika jha notes upsc

Indo-US questions

industrial location.pdf

urbanisation.pdf

POVERTY & HUNGER.pdf

communalism .pdf

secularism.pdf

WOMEN and their challenges .pdf

circular economy.pdf

Population.pdf

social media & security .pdf

defence indigenisation .pdf

Agri  tech.pdf

J&K.pdf

organized crime .pdf

employment .pdf

macroeco issues.pdf

cyber security updates.pdf

Agri allied sectors .pdf

inclusive growth (2).pdf

maritime security .pdf

e waste .pdf

Water pollution.pdf

air pollution.pdf

IPR.pdf

PDS and subsidies .pdf

EIA.pdf

LANDSLIDES.pdf

startup ecosystem .pdf

Sendai and CDRi .pdf

Earthquake .pdf

FOREST FIRES.pdf

CYCLONES .pdf

FLOODS.pdf

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GS-3 Notes -Ruchika Jha

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Anthropology paper 2 mock test

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Eastern thinkers.pdf

I will also share a list of Eastern thinkers. I used all these names and their ideas, quotes etc in my Ethics answers and essays (especially the conclusion parts). It will come handy as a repository for value addition after one has covered the syllabus in a holistic manner. You can also use some of these in GS 1,2,3 based on the demand and context of the question. It's a very smart way to use minimum content for maximum output. Rest is your own wisdom.

list of eastern thinkers i will also share a list of eastern thinkers. i used all these names and their ideas, quotes etc in my ethics answers and essays (especially the conclusion parts). it will come handy as a repository for value addition after one has covered the syllabus in a holistic manner. you can also use some of these in gs 1,2,3 based on the demand and context of the question. it's a very smart way to use minimum content for maximum output. rest is your own wisdom.  ruchika jha notes upsc

List of Eastern thinkers

ethics examples.pdf

Western thinkers.pdf

Hello everyone, 
I am sharing the compilation of ethics examples which I collected from the newspapers over a period of time. You can pick and choose the relevant examples as per the current context. I would also suggest you to update these examples to give a more contemporary angle to your answers.

Disclaimer: All the information in the PDF has been sourced from newspapers and nothing is cooked up in this repository. Use it for your benefit in a smart manner.

All the best.

use it for essay and ethics hello everyone, 
i am sharing the compilation of ethics examples which i collected from the newspapers over a period of time. you can pick and choose the relevant examples as per the current context. i would also suggest you to update these examples to give a more contemporary angle to your answers.

disclaimer: all the information in the pdf has been sourced from newspapers and nothing is cooked up in this repository. use it for your benefit in a smart manner.

all the best.  ruchika jha notes upsc

Use it for essay and ethics

Ethics
2023 -- 114
2024-- 105

I struggled a lot in ethics paper in terms of getting the right notes, which could fetch me maximum marks. I ended up making a mosaic of so many different resources and I got overwhelmed by it. So, choose a single resource to cover the basic keywords of the syllabus and have it one place. One can use Decode Ethics by Mudit Jain to cover basics.
Some parts of GS 2 and GS 4 overlap, so don't make separate notes for them. Cover them in GS 2 and then use it in GS 4 or vice-versa.

Secondly, examples in the GS 4 paper are a game changer. I used to collect examples from newspapers on daily basis. I had a digital compilation of the examples as per the syllabus keywords. I will share that compilation here, so that you get a fair idea about it. Additionally, I would suggest reading The Speaking Tree column of the Times of India. It gives beautiful quotes, explanations, perspectives etc which can be used verbatim in answers. 

Lastly, answer writing in ethics I think is the most important part. Practicing answer writing in ethics will give huge returns as compared to other GS papers. Focus on all three types of question - direct questions, quote based questions, case studies.

Direct questions are easy to answer as per the structure of the question. The tricky part is quote based questions. Have a format of your own for quote based questions. It will save your thinking time in the examination hall. Try to give examples for every argument. In case studies, try to have different approaches for each case study so that the examiner doesn't get bored while checking your answers.

Use keywords from the syllabus in your answers. For example, transparency, accountability, code of conduct, corporate governance etc.
Use names of philosophers like Immanuel Kant, J S Mill, Saint Thiruvalluvar etc

Other keywords from ideas like utilitarianism, Deep ecology, Teleological approach, relativistic ethics etc.

Lastly, have a set of names ready which could be used in answers. For example, 5 western philosophers and 5 eastern philosophers and their basic ideas could be used smartly in answers and case studies. This will reduce the cramming part and save time for execution of what we have studied.

PS: Keep a strong hold of PYQs.

All the best 💯

ruchika jha ethics notes ethics
2023 -- 114
2024-- 105

i struggled a lot in ethics paper in terms of getting the right notes, which could fetch me maximum marks. i ended up making a mosaic of so many different resources and i got overwhelmed by it. so, choose a single resource to cover the basic keywords of the syllabus and have it one place. one can use decode ethics by mudit jain to cover basics.
some parts of gs 2 and gs 4 overlap, so don't make separate notes for them. cover them in gs 2 and then use it in gs 4 or vice-versa.

secondly, examples in the gs 4 paper are a game changer. i used to collect examples from newspapers on daily basis. i had a digital compilation of the examples as per the syllabus keywords. i will share that compilation here, so that you get a fair idea about it. additionally, i would suggest reading the speaking tree column of the times of india. it gives beautiful quotes, explanations, perspectives etc which can be used verbatim in answers. 

lastly, answer writing in ethics i think is the most important part. practicing answer writing in ethics will give huge returns as compared to other gs papers. focus on all three types of question - direct questions, quote based questions, case studies.

direct questions are easy to answer as per the structure of the question. the tricky part is quote based questions. have a format of your own for quote based questions. it will save your thinking time in the examination hall. try to give examples for every argument. in case studies, try to have different approaches for each case study so that the examiner doesn't get bored while checking your answers.

use keywords from the syllabus in your answers. for example, transparency, accountability, code of conduct, corporate governance etc.
use names of philosophers like immanuel kant, j s mill, saint thiruvalluvar etc

other keywords from ideas like utilitarianism, deep ecology, teleological approach, relativistic ethics etc.

lastly, have a set of names ready which could be used in answers. for example, 5 western philosophers and 5 eastern philosophers and their basic ideas could be used smartly in answers and case studies. this will reduce the cramming part and save time for execution of what we have studied.

ps: keep a strong hold of pyqs.

all the best 💯  ruchika jha strategy upsc

Ruchika Jha Ethics Notes

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modern history playlist i used for quick revision https://www.youtube.com/live/cnrvkbuqb34?si=1e94xeowrvidoe1n  ruchika jha notes upsc

Modern history playlist I used for quick revision

GS 2 Mains
2023 Mains -- 102
2024 Mains -- 105

I haven't used too much resources for GS 2. 
In 2023 Mains I used my own notes which I made from the following sources
1) Laxmikant
2) Vision IAS value added material 
3) newspaper editorials, which I covered on daily basis. I used to note down the quality points from the editorials in my digital notes (made using onenote).

But I scored just 102 in 2023 Mains. So, in 2024 I enrolled in Sarrthi IAS crash course for mains 2024 (as I have already mentioned earlier in my associations with coaching institutes). The course is good and the content is really nice. It covers all the topics of the syllabus in a structured manner. The only thing that it was running way behind its schedule which caused some challenges to me during the preparation. You can get the access of those notes on Atish Mathur sir's official channel and use it for 2025 Mains. The issues in polity are more or less the same for years. For instance, centre state relations is a recurring topic over so many years. Take those notes and keep yourself updated with the current affairs especially for IR and court cases for latest references in your answers. 

Add ons: The editorials have classic one liners for the introduction and conclusion. So have a repository of them topic wise. It saves your time on thinking about the conclusion and introduction in the exam hall.
For example--- Former Vice President Hamid Ansari said--"The test of a functioning democracy is its ability to face crisis and seek correctives premised on institutions of democracy."

Also, watch debates on Sansad TV. It will help you build perspective on various issues related to the Indian Polity and IR. It will make your answers more analytical and also give depth to it.

By doing all this, you call easily pull off 110 in GS 2. 

I will share the relevant articles (important for mains) in this grp, so that all of you can get a fair idea about how to make the best use of the newspaper for GS 2.


Last but not the least, do give examples, data, quotes, judgements (even if not asked specifically) to prove your point. I know it's not possible to add example in all the points but try to give backing to at least 6/10 points. Also, I am again reiterating the significance of PYQs. Please have a theme wise handwritten PYQs ready for your own practice and analysis.

gs 2 mains gs 2 mains
2023 mains -- 102
2024 mains -- 105

i haven't used too much resources for gs 2. 
in 2023 mains i used my own notes which i made from the following sources
1) laxmikant
2) vision ias value added material 
3) newspaper editorials, which i covered on daily basis. i used to note down the quality points from the editorials in my digital notes (made using onenote).

but i scored just 102 in 2023 mains. so, in 2024 i enrolled in sarrthi ias crash course for mains 2024 (as i have already mentioned earlier in my associations with coaching institutes). the course is good and the content is really nice. it covers all the topics of the syllabus in a structured manner. the only thing that it was running way behind its schedule which caused some challenges to me during the preparation. you can get the access of those notes on atish mathur sir's official channel and use it for 2025 mains. the issues in polity are more or less the same for years. for instance, centre state relations is a recurring topic over so many years. take those notes and keep yourself updated with the current affairs especially for ir and court cases for latest references in your answers. 

add ons: the editorials have classic one liners for the introduction and conclusion. so have a repository of them topic wise. it saves your time on thinking about the conclusion and introduction in the exam hall.
for example--- former vice president hamid ansari said--"the test of a functioning democracy is its ability to face crisis and seek correctives premised on institutions of democracy."

also, watch debates on sansad tv. it will help you build perspective on various issues related to the indian polity and ir. it will make your answers more analytical and also give depth to it.

by doing all this, you call easily pull off 110 in gs 2. 

i will share the relevant articles (important for mains) in this grp, so that all of you can get a fair idea about how to make the best use of the newspaper for gs 2.


last but not the least, do give examples, data, quotes, judgements (even if not asked specifically) to prove your point. i know it's not possible to add example in all the points but try to give backing to at least 6/10 points. also, i am again reiterating the significance of pyqs. please have a theme wise handwritten pyqs ready for your own practice and analysis.  ruchika jha strategy upsc

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