Essentials Blogs
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The Focus dis-ease
The ability to focus is the ultimate superpower they say, but at what cost it comes, they say not. Platitudes on focus being the holy grail of life...
ChatGPT AI and the UPSC Exam
With the discovery of fire, our ancestors changed their diet and their landscapes. With the wheel, they made the world smaller and so on until we...
WHY THE NEW YEAR DOES’NT STAY NEW FOR LONG
Has it occurred to you that it seemed like a big deal a few days ago when 2024 was not here, but now that it is, it seems no different from 2023....
The Trouble with Trouble
Discomfort is ugly. When you do something, which others are not willing to do or put yourself in a difficult situation- like risking it all for the...
Reality of government jobs you should know– Myth Vs Facts
In most developed countries, being a civil servant is not cause for veneration or celebration. In much of Indian society however, to secure a...
The Dark side of Emotional Intelligence – How evil do you think you are?
The most dangerous, and yet the most gregarious of creatures you will ever encounter in this world are other human beings. To navigate this world,...
UPSC Coaching Institutes and false advertising – the twisted ethics of the industry and how to navigate around it
The UPSC coaching industry has thrived in India generating Billions of dollars in revenue. In recent years, many businesses in the industry have...
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MIND – How to break our of negative thought cycles
They say your mind is your worst enemy or your best friend. If things go well and you achieve your goals, you feel driven and focused and the future...
How NOT to become a UPSC topper
How badly do you want to TOP the UPSC exam with AIR 1? Be honest and note if you have ever had daydreams of being famous on Instagram, your photo...
UPSC RESULT 2022: WHAT TO DO NEXT AND HOW
When the UPSC Result 2022 is out, all bets and plans tend to go for a toss. It is a state of extreme confusion- whether you are celebrating or in...
IAS Interview Sutra : What I learned from 3 UPSC interviews and what you need to know to ace it
The IAS Interview is one of the most dreamt about and feared event in the minds of UPSC aspirants and for good reason. Aspirants either fantasize...
Indian Polity for UPSC Exam Super-Simplified
As a serious UPSC aspirant ought to know about Indian Polity as if it were the brochure about your future employer. Polity is interesting as well as...
How To Focus Deeply While Studying: Mind-Tricks
The ability to focus on demand is the holy grail for success in life. Both Warren Buffet and Bill Gates attribute the ability to focus for the...
How to make notes for UPSC exam like a topper
Making notes for UPSC criticically important for all UPSC aspirants to condense the vast syllabus of this exam. This article shows you how.
The best way to use NCERT books to prepare for the UPSC exam
There are a bunch of associated questions when it comes to the NCERTs one of which is- Are they enough for the exam? Well, they are not. But then how best to use them to prepare for the exam?
