Category: Mains
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How to Prepare UPSC Mains Syllabus for GS Paper 3: A Thematic Guide
Embarking on your UPSC Civil Services Exam journey can feel overwhelming, especially given the depth of syllabus. In the previous blog, we read that the UPSC Mains examination syllabus is categorized into four General Studies Papers and your preparation requires a structured approach to maximize your chances of scoring high. In this article we provide…
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Missed UPSC Prelims 2025 Cut off in result ? Steps to Bounce Back
Every year over 10 lakh aspirants registered for UPSC Prelims 2025, but only a fraction had the courage to appear. If you’re reading this, you’re one of them — and that in itself is commendable. Whether you clear this attempt or not, what truly matters is how you choose to respond. Some of you may…
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How to Prepare for UPSC GS Paper 2: Trend Analysis
Embarking on your UPSC Civil Services Exam journey can feel overwhelming, especially given the depth of syllabus. In the previous blog, we read that the UPSC Mains examination syllabus is categorized into four General Studies Papers and your preparation requires a structured approach to maximize your chances of scoring high. In this article we provide…
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UPSC Mains 2025 Guide to prepare Syllabus of GS Paper 1
UPSC Main 2025 GS Paper 1 primarily covers Indian Heritage (Art and Culture), Ancient History,Medieval History , Modern Indian History , Post Independence, World History, Society, and Geography. Embarking on your UPSC Civil Services Exam journey can feel overwhelming, especially given the depth of syllabus. The overall UPSC Mains examination syllabus is categorized into four…
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Mastering History & Culture: Your Path to 125+ Marks in GS-1
History and Art & Culture together contribute nearly 18–20% of the GS Paper-1. Yet, many aspirants either underprepare or study these areas in isolation. With consistent trends from 2022 to 2024 this domain offers high returns for low-risk effort. This blog gives you a strategy grounded in PYQs, smart content grouping, and answer-writing insights to…
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VisionIAS Mains 365: UPSC Mains 2025 के लिए Current Affairs
UPSC civil services exam केवल ज्ञान का परीक्षण नहीं है- यह उम्मीदवार की जागरूकता, विश्लेषण और अभिव्यक्ति की परीक्षा है। इसमें असली चुनौती क्या है? स्टैटिक अवधारणाओं को डायनेमिक current affair के साथ एक संरचित, परीक्षा-उपयुक्त तरीके से जोड़ना। यहीं VisionIAS की Mains 365 पहल काम आती है- यह एक ऐसा महत्वपूर्ण दस्तावेज है, जिसने…
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UPSC Mains 2024 GS Paper 2 Analysis: PYQ Insights, UPSC Strategy, and Syllabus-Based Preparation with VisionIAS
UPSC Mains 2024 GS Paper 2 focused on governance, polity, and international relations. Smart UPSC strategy, deep understanding of the UPSC Mains syllabus, and focused UPSC preparation are essential to excel. The General Studies Paper II of the UPSC Mains 2024 presented a dynamic array of topics covering Polity, Governance, Social Justice, and International Relations.…
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UPSC Prelims 2025 is Over, What’s next for Mains?
The UPSC Prelims 2025 is behind you. Congratulations! But as every topper knows, clearing Prelims is just the beginning. The real test lies ahead: the UPSC Mains Exam. And what makes the difference between just qualifying and securing a top rank? Your ability to write clear, analytical, and compelling answers under pressure. The Challenge of…
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What Makes a Polity & Governance Answers High-Scoring? Learn from Animesh Pradhan’s Copies
Cracking GS Paper 2 in the UPSC Mains requires more than quoting constitutional articles or listing governance schemes. It’s about understanding India’s administrative soul—how laws play out in real policy environments, how decisions affect lives, and how governance must evolve with the times. While many aspirants struggle to go beyond generic responses, the toppers showcase…
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UPSC Mains GS-II: How Muskan Srivastava Scored 130 with Smart Answer Writing
Polity and Governance questions in UPSC GS Paper-II aren’t just about reciting constitutional details; they challenge aspirants to think like policymakers and present nuanced solutions for contemporary governance issues. Crafting high-scoring answers demands more than factual accuracy—it requires analytical clarity, multidimensional perspective, and an ability to communicate ideas effectively. Muskan Srivastava, securing AIR-98 in UPSC…