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5 lessons from 5 prelims attempts for UPSC Aspirants

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This blog is an attempt to save UPSC aspirants' precious time and resources. It is unnecessary to learn every time by committing mistakes when someone already does in place of you as there is no incentive in reinventing the wheel again. First Attempt: Objective: To gain firsthand experience of the examination environment Outcome: Scored 82 marks, falling short of the cutoff of 98 marks, thus failing to qualify for the main examination Mistake: Inadequate preparation and lack of proper mock practice Reliance on solving multiple-choice questions (MCQs) without attempting full-length tests Lesson Learned: The necessity of comprehensive preparation to ensure success in both the preliminary and main examinations Second Attempt: Preparation: Completion of the General Studies syllabus with the assistance of online resources and coaching Practice of numerous mock examinations Outcome: Scored 94.67 marks, falling short of the cutoff of 98 marks Mistake: Entering the examination hall with...
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The Caste Census Conundrum

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History, Politics, and the Future of Enumeration in India Caste Census I. Introduction: The Caste Census Conundrum in Modern India The debate surrounding a nationwide caste census has resurfaced with significant political and social force in contemporary India. Recent state-level initiatives, most notably the comprehensive caste survey conducted by the Bihar government 1 , alongside a pivotal, though yet-to-be-implemented, decision by the Union Cabinet in April 2025 to include caste enumeration in the next national census 3 , have reignited discussions about the necessity, methodology, and implications of counting caste. This potential policy shift is particularly noteworthy as it comes after decades of deliberate avoidance of comprehensive caste enumeration in the post-independence era, a departure from the practice under British colonial rule. 3 The enduring relevance of caste underpins this debate. Despite India's modernization, constitutional guarantees of equality, and the for...
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