Current affairs analysis, toppers' strategies, marksheet analysis and prelims insights for serious aspirants.
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hi All, Aditi Varshney secured AIR-57 in CSE-22 in her 1st attempt. Following is her write up where she has summarized her experience and learnings, dos and don'ts. Introduction Hello everyone! I am Aditi Varshney. I…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hi All, At a young age of 22, Mridul Shivhare cleared UPSC CSE-21 with AIR-247 in his very 1st attempt. Following is his strategy in his own words: Hello friends, I am Mridul Shivhare. I secured AIR 247 in UPSC CSE-2021. I am very fortunate to clear this exam in my 1st attempt…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies
Surbhi Goyal secured AIR-78 in CSE-21 in her 3rd attempt. She scored 'a grand' 125 marks in GS-2 paper and below is her GS-2 strategy: My complete GS-2 Strategy Booklist: Polity - M. Laxmikant (For prelims also), 2nd ARC report number 6 Governance - 2nd ARC Reports (4, 9, 10…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Motivational Journey
Hi All, Aakriti Sethi's CSE journey will inspire one and all. She attempted CSE 6 times, couldn't clear Prelims in her 1st 5 attempts but kept going strong and finally achieved AIR-249 in CSE-22. Following is her…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
There are optional subjects. Then there are Popular optional subjects. And then there is GEOGRAPHY! One of the most 'loved' subject WRT number of Aspirants opting for it and perhaps the most 'hated' subject because of…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hi All, Vidushi Singh secured AIR-13 in CSE-22 with Economics Optional in her 1st attempt. Following is her strategy. Introduction I am Vidushi Singh, AIR 13 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. I have completed my B. A. (Hons.) Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies
Hi All, I have analyzed the data of 200 Toppers' marksheets and numbers are telling as far as GS-3 scores are concerned (200/933 Marksheets): Average Score: 84.20 Highest Score: 107 Marks Lowest Score: 63 Marks Score…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Mains · Answer Writing Strategies
Hi All, Sonali Dev cracked CSE-21 with AIR-41 in her 2nd attempt and she did it while scoring a huge 443 Marks in GS Mains! Following is her Answer Writing Strategy. Hi everyone, this is Sonali Dev. I have secured AIR-41 in UPSC CSE-2021. I am utilizing the platform to write…
Decode Civils · 24 May 2026
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May 2026
Mains · Essay
UPSC mains syllabus does not have any prescribed syllabus for the essay paper as such. As per the UPSC, “Candidates are expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective…
Decode Civils · 24 May 2026
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May 2026
Mains · Answer Writing Strategies
Hi all, It is well established fact that answer writing in Mains is all about being unique and innovative. Presentation matters more than we think. Reasons to draw diagrams Break monotony of answers. Uniqueness. Despite knowing that diagrams are needed, not many draw them. To…
Decode Civils · 24 May 2026
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May 2026
Mains · Essay
Though I have already written in bits and pieces regarding same, I am writing a dedicated post on how to deal with philosophical essay topics in UPSC and other competitive exams. Examples of Philosophical essays asked by UPSC in recent past: A good life is one inspired by love…
Decode Civils · 24 May 2026
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May 2026
Analysis · Mains
I have collected 160 Marksheets of Selected Candidates of UPSC CSE-24. I have already posted analysis of Essay and GS Marks with their comparison with CSE-23. Here is the Optional Marks Analysis of 160 selected candidates of CSE-24. Ranks are masked to maintain privacy.…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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