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This document outlines Shubham Kumar's approach to preparing for and achieving the top rank in the 2020 UPSC CSE exam. Some key aspects of his approach included: - Focusing on one key source per topic to cover the syllabus in depth rather than broadly. - Taking a consistent approach of studying 8 hours per day for 2-3 years rather than intense bursts. - Placing great emphasis on revision, including of previous year question papers. - Using test series, topper notes and online resources to fill any gaps. - Creating comprehensive but short notes for the main exam.

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This document outlines Shubham Kumar's approach to preparing for and achieving the top rank in the 2020 UPSC CSE exam. Some key aspects of his approach included: - Focusing on one key source per topic to cover the syllabus in depth rather than broadly. - Taking a consistent approach of studying 8 hours per day for 2-3 years rather than intense bursts. - Placing great emphasis on revision, including of previous year question papers. - Using test series, topper notes and online resources to fill any gaps. - Creating comprehensive but short notes for the main exam.

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SHUBHAM KUMAR

AIR 1 – UPSC CSE 2020

BOOKLIST AND READING REFERENCES


APPROACH
1. Limit the sources- Focus should be on covering the syllabus rather
than covering books (1 Source per Topic)

2. CSE(UPSC) journey is a test match cricket- it is not about studying


15/16 hours for a week or month but about 8 hours for 2/3 years-
with consistency one can beat anyone

3. Revision is the key- the more the better

4. Refer PYQ and Syllabus- I have referred Previous Year Questions


from 2013-2019 for GS, ESSAY as well as Optional
APPROACH CONTINUED…
5. Best Sources for filling gaps- Test Series model answers,
Topper’s mock test copies, Google topics in syllabus

6. Make Comprehensive and short notes for Mains for last minute
revision

7. Value Addition- data, facts, case studies, committees, Judgements-


different sources can be utilized

8. Lastly, Everyone can have his/her own strategy/booklist- Have


Confidence in your strategy
GS 1
1. History:
• Art and Culture: class notes + Test series (last 2 years)
• Modern India: Spectrum + Test series (last 2 years)
• World History: Short notes (Shreyans Kumat Sir)+ Test series (last 2 years)
• Post Independencse: Short notes (Shreyans Kumat Sir), class notes
• Use of diagrams in History

2. Society
• Class notes, PYQs, Mains 365, Strategy for New India@75

3. Geography
• Class notes- was based upon 11th and 12th NCERTs
• PYQs
• Resource distribution: LA Excellence ready reckoner
• Practiced maps through YouTube videos
GS 2
1. POLITY:
• Class notes + Selected topics from Laxmikant
• LA Excellence ready reckoner
• RSTV discussions (last 1 year)

2. GOVERNANCE
• Class notes, Mains 365 (Selective)
• Strategy for New India@75, Yojna

3. SOCIAL JUSTICE
• Class notes

4. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• Mains 365
• Test series (last 2 years), practiced maps
GS 3
1. ECONOMICS and Agriculture:
• Class notes
• Strategy for New India@75
• RSTV Discussions (last 1 year)
• Budget Speech and Economic Survey summary
• Mains 365 (Selective)

2. ENVIRONMENT:
• Class notes, Current Affairs, Year End Review by MoEFCC (Pib)

3. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY


• Class notes, Mains365, Test series (last 2 years), Year End Review by Ministry S&T (Pib)
4. SECURITY
• class notes, Test series (last 2 years)
5. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
• Vision Mains 365
• Test series (last 2 years), practiced maps
GS 4

1. Googled each word and made notes (definitions and examples)

2. Topper’s mock test copies for Case Studies

3. Prepared Examples- PM’s Mann Ki Baat (2-3 months), newspapers

4. PYQs
ESSAY

1. Last 30 months YOJNA

2. Fundamentals of Essay and answer writing by Anudeep Sir

3. Prepared Anecdotes and Conclusions

4. Brainstormed PYQs

5. Self Research- Use of Internet to cover all broad topics


CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. The Hindu and Indian Express and TOI (only for interview)- apart

from knowledge, it helps to develop analytical mindset

2. Monthly/Yearly compilations (PT 365, MAINS 365)

3. RSTV Discussions summary

4. Year End Review by top Ministries (Pib)

5. Use of Internet/Google
HOW TO CONTACT ME?

1. Telegram Channel-Shubham Kumar: Strategy and Notes for UPSC(CSE).

Link- https://t.me/shubhamkr_ias

2. e-Mail: shubhamkrias@gmail.com

3. My Personal accounts

• Instagram- shubham.kumar_ias

• Twitter- @SHUBHAMKR_IAS
APPROACH

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