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Exam Analysis
Detailed breakdowns of recent UPSC papers — topic distribution, difficulty trends, surprises, and what they mean for your preparation.
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Interviews and case studies from successful candidates. Real strategies, not generic advice. Learn what actually worked.
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Concept explainers for tricky GS topics — federalism, monetary policy, biodiversity hotspots, international relations. Written for UPSC, not academics.
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How recent events map to the UPSC syllabus. Beyond the headlines — governance implications, policy analysis, and potential question angles.
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Technique articles on structuring Mains answers, using data effectively, writing introductions that stand out, and concluding with impact.
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Choosing the right optional, preparation strategies for popular choices, and syllabus-to-question mapping for Mains optionals.
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Understanding the Shift in UPSC Prelims Pattern (2020–2025)
An analysis of how Prelims questions have evolved — more application-based, less factual recall. What this means for your approach.
GS Paper III: Economy Questions That Repeat Every Year
Certain economic concepts are tested almost every cycle. Here's the definitive list with trend data from the last 10 years.
Ethics Paper: How to Score 100+ Consistently
The Ethics paper is the most scoring yet most neglected. A framework for approaching case studies and value-based questions.
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