Why Prelims Is More Nerves Than Knowledge | AIR 85 Pranay, UPSC 2024

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In this video, Pranay (AIR 85, UPSC CSE) shares his journey to success, emphasizing the importance of answer writing and strategic practice. He credits the Ultimate Assessment Program by CivilsDaily for structured guidance. Prane highlights the role of mental resilience, spirituality, and family support in overcoming emotional lows. His strategy focused on personalized note-making over standard books like Laxmikant and leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT for refining answers. He describes UPSC as a test of endurance, urging aspirants to focus on PYQs, templates, and efficient revision for better outcomes.


00:00 – Reality Check After Success
01:36 – Backstory of AIR 85: 4 Failures Before Success
04:32 – Role of Spirituality and Belief in UPSC Prep
05:57 – Prelims: A Game of Nerves, Not Just Knowledge
08:36 – Handling Emotional Fatigue and Failure in UPSC
13:30 – Family and Guru as Pillars of Support
16:52 – Mains Strategy: Notes, PYQs, and Templates
22:14 – Ethics Answer Writing: Templates & Examples
28:21 – Using AI like ChatGPT for UPSC