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Summary
Topper's Talk with Vidushi Singh (Rank 13)

INTRODUCTION (10:48 AM)

APPROACH FOR THE GENERAL STUDIES (10:54 AM)

  • References:
  • Ancient Medieval History: 11th NCERTs, and Ancient and Medieval book by Poonam Dalal Dahiya.
  • Current Affairs: VISION IAS Monthly Current Affairs Magazine, Followed PT 365 Material Exhaustively.
  • Geography: 11th and 12th NCERTs and anyone good resource.
  • Economics: Follow any one relevant Material.
  • Modern History: Modern History Book by Spectrum Publications.
  • Indian Polity:  M. Laxmikanth
  • International Relations: Mains 365 Course only.
  • Science and Technology: Followed Mains 365 Course Only.
  • Economics Optional References:
  • H. L. Ahuja Books and some material from the Market.
  • D U Readings.
  • Indian Economy Performance and Policies by Uma Kapila
  • Mishra and Puri selective readings. 
  • Gaurav Agrawal Sir's Notes.
  • Yash Jaluka Sir's Notes. 
  • Answer Writing:
  • a) Basic Answer writing :
  • Understand the demand of the Question.
  • Follow the Introduction-Body-Conclusion structure
  • Write a few VISION IAS Mains Tests and also Analyse the toppers copies uploaded on Vision IAS platforms.
  • Analyse PYQs for each GS Paper.
  • Follow 'Vision IAS Value Addition Material' for Value addition in Answer Writing.
  • Prepare the Basic Short Notes from the NCERTs.
  • b) Advanced Answer Writing:
  • Followed Value Addition Material by VISION IAS.
  • Follow Topper's copies (Innovative and Content Oriented)
  • Practise the diverse approaches in the VISION IAS Mains test series.
  • Practised PYQs of Both GS and Optionals.
  • Follow the appropriate sub-headings in the Answers.
  • Try to include the Diagrams in the GS Papers especially in Geography, etc.
  • Society Section you can use quotes, keywords, etc.
  • GS-2 and GS-3, try to include the Data and facts extensively, You can prepare separate data short notes compilations.
  • For GS-3, You should quote Data and Examples.
  • Revise the Syllabus multiple times for better understanding and retention.
  • For Ethics, Mention various examples from Governance Awards, etc.

APPROACH FOR ESSAY PAPER (12:26 PM)

  • Follow diverse strategies/approaches of the toppers.
  • Shruti Sharma Ma'am and their approach was mostly followed.
  • Choose the topic of which you have a good understanding.
  • Try to brainstorm on the topic at the start itself.
  • Broad Structure for the Essay Writing:
  • a) Intro
  • b)Connecting Para
  • c) Thesis statement
  • d) Body
  • e) penultimate conclusion
  • f) Conclusion.
  • Try to clear the ideas effectively.
  • You can follow an argumentative way of essay writing.
  • In the Essay body part try to Explain the diverse dimensions/approaches like the Societal approach, Economic, political, and philosophical approach, etc.
  • You can use innovative sub-headings in the essay.
  • Try to use various relevant Quotes in the conclusion and Introduction.
  • Vikram Grewal Sir's Essays can be referred.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION (1:00 PM)

  • Read at least 2-3 newspapers on a daily basis.
  • Prepare short notes for current affairs.
  • Prepare the Optional thoroughly.
  • Prepare the DAF in detail, the board usually asks questions from it.
  • The Topper shared some insights/Questions asked by the interview board with her.

THE TOPPER'S TALK CONCLUDED.