Sociology with Abhinav

This way, even from now onwards, you’ll be able to revise whole syllabus atleast twice!

You might be having your own last days plan. In case feeling lost, my two cents on next 15 days plan.

1. Next 10 days for both GS, Optional and last 5 days only GS

2. Have 3 slots in a day 5-6 Hrs each of GS & Optional, 2-3 Hrs of Ethics

3. 10 Days plan
- Socio : 5 Days each for P1, P2 : further divide each paper topics to be covered daily. Eg 1 thinker + 2 Units Daily
- GS 1,2,3 : Each Paper 3 Days
- GS 4 : Brainstorming Cases/PYQ

4. Just Revise in every slot - Own notes, PYQs, Tests given, CA (if applicable) : Idea is to cover the syllabus

5. Last 5 days (10-14 Sept) : Again revise whole GS

Hello everyone,

Mains are near. You might be feeling of not remembering anything. You might be anxious of answer writing. You’ll be feeling fearful of not able to complete the paper.

Relax! Don’t panic. Such thoughts are natural.

One approach to tackle these uncertainties is to be certain of your efforts. Prepare broad timetable of what you’ll be studying in next 15 days. Achieve daily targets and master the unknowns with known hard work.

Keep your mind occupied with “To-Dos” and when at the end of the day you tick the daily targets, you’ll feel accomplished and confident.

I hope you had attempted essay paper well. Time to gear-up for the moment you have been waiting for.

All the very best to each one of you for Mains! You have done exceptionally well. You have put lot of hardwork.💪

Have faith and confidence on yourself!.😇
You can do it and You will do it!
Be happy and give your 100%👍

https://youtu.be/80DMFfNHSQ4

https://youtu.be/PCVumHlMWyk

For further revision of Contemporary Issues in Sociology

Hello Doston,

UPSC preparation takes a toll on you. Remaining focused and consistent is the key!

Keep Going!
"Bear the pain of discipline today
or
Bear the pain of regret in future"

Hello Doston,

Open Session on Sociology. How to prepare Sociology, answer writing approach and notes making strategy

https://youtu.be/TSENkD_CkAQ

Hello Doston,

Sharing my UPSC Motivation!

This was there as my wallpaper, as note on study table.

I believe in this statement 1000%. Have faith in yourself and continue moving!

How to read the newspaper
Newspaper reading is always a challenge for any aspirant. I still remember pile of Indian Express staring at me with desperation of picking it up and finishing them.

But many of us don't know how to read it for best results. Most of us :
- Prepare short notes from newspaper on daily events
- Save articles and highlight it for futre reference
- Read it as separate reading material daily...

Unfortunately these are all WRONG WAYS!

Do you know single newspaper daily has enough content for GS, Ethics, Essay and even Optional. Want to know how? Sharing my views on busting myths on newspaper reading. Watch the video below.

Keep Learning!

https://youtu.be/PUqIi_QTKWg

Civil Services Mains 2022 DAF - 1 Released

https://upsconline.nic.in/daf/daf1_csm_2022/

From 06-07-2022 to 15-07-2022
Till 6:00 PM

Good Morning All,
I hope all are gearing up for Mains.

Sharing my answer copy for your reference.
Hope it helps. Keep Writing!.

Those who have not started answer writing, please do it asap - Join a sectional test series or do it via PYQs but writing answers weekly is utmost important. Sociology demands lot of answer writing

All The Best!

We are humbled by the overwhelming response shown to the Master Class Initiative. The first session will be conducted today i.e. 3rd of July, Sunday from 11:00 - 14:00 hrs.

The first session is an open session as we want to ensure maximum outreach. We are sharing the link for today's session with you. You are requested to join atleast 5 minutes prior to the timings of the session to avoid any unnecessary delay.

Zoom link-
https://zoom.us/j/99419090737?pwd=Y1l6OEkrdHZzdWdGVTF5VHBMaEt1dz09

The session will be conducted under the guidance of our mentors Abhinav Jain (AIR 14, CSE 2021) and Vikas Palwe (IPoS) who have already proved their mark by getting some of the highest scores in the Sociology Optional history and guiding a lot of students to pass the exam with flying colors.

We are looking forward to deliver our best and smoothen your CSE journey with this initiative. The power packed program will contribute immensely to your optional preparation by value addition, readymade answer structures, current affairs' linkages, content enrichment etc. You can expect an increase of 30-40 marks by following the initiative rigorously.

For any queries reach out to us at - @SwarajIASreachout / 7701825800

This is very good initiative started by our friends at SWARAJ IAS. https://t.me/SwarajUPSC

I will be conducting majority of these sessions.
It will be an intensive programme of 8 sessions, starting from July 3.

It will include mentorship regarding your overall strategy, application of concepts, examples and diagrams. Current affairs of past one year will be also covered through sociological imagination.

Whoever is facing the problem of stagnant scores in Sociology, hovering around 230-240, can expect an increase of around 30-40 marks through value enrichment in these sessions.

Interested candidates are requested to fill the following google form :
https://forms.gle/csojZhxcZxfJ3myN7

For any queries reach out to us at @SwarajIASreachout / 7701825800

Photo from Abhinav

Take sometime to identify what went wrong.

Was it CSAT, unnecessary excess guess attempts, basic silly mistake or what not. Take this as a learning and come back stronger 💪.

"कोशिश करने वालों की हार नहीं होती

असफलता एक चुनौती है, स्वीकार करो
क्या कमी रह गई, देखो और सुधार करो
जब तक न सफल हो, नींद चैन को त्यागो तुम
संघर्ष का मैदान छोड़ मत भागो तुम

कुछ किये बिना ही जय जयकार नहीं होती
कोशिश करने वालों की हार नहीं होती"

For those who couldn't make it this time, I can understand and don't want to give you philosophical gyan.

If you have worked hard, you have all the reasons to feel disappointed. Shout, Cry, Feel the pain BUT Bounce Back! This feeling of today is what will motivate you for next 9 months.

Take this as an opportunity to work on Sociology!

Congratulations to all who cleared Prelims. Real battle begins now.

As I mentioned before, now is the time to do Answer Writing to the best of your abilities.
Write More, Learn More!
To Dos-
1. Join a sectional test series (if you have not enrolled till now)
2. Do syllabus wise, keywordwise revision
3. Do self-introspection on the answer writing and take feedback from genuine mentors/seniors.

I hope all of you have geared up for Mains now.. Action plan-
1. Revise both papers in next 60 days - Join a test series, which can help you in structured timely revision and answer writing.
2. Write tests diligently - Focus on writing in context of the question and not paradrooping of keywords/thinkers.
3. Revise own notes as many times possible and do value addition through test discussions/feedback from Mentor.

I'll be sharing dedicated answer writing strategy separately in coming few days.

Keep revising Socio!👍