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Aaditya Sharma (AIR-70 CSE-22) Medical Science + Comprehensive Strategy 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy

Aaditya Sharma (AIR-70 CSE-22) Medical Science + Comprehensive Strategy

Dr. Aaditya Sharma made it to the Civil Services that too with a top AIR-70 in his very 1st attempt. It will be fair to repeat what I wrote for Shubhankar (AIR-11, CSE-21) last year; he came, he saw and he conquered. No fuss!! Here is Aaditya's strategy in his own words…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026

Aaditya Pandey (AIR-48 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy

Aaditya Pandey (AIR-48 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy

Following is Aaditya Pandey's strategy, in his words, as to how he secured AIR-48 in CSE-22. Introduction Hello Everyone !!! Jai Jai Siyaram My name is Aaditya Pandey. I am born and brought up in Vishunpur Pakri, a tiny hamlet like village in Patna, Bihar. I have done my +2…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026

Dwij Goel (AIR-71 CSE-22) Anthropology 315 Marks 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Optionals

Dwij Goel (AIR-71 CSE-22) Anthropology 315 Marks

Dwij Goel cracked CSE-22 with AIR-71. Following is his strategy for Anthropology Optional wherein he scored a grand 315 Marks. How I scored 315 marks in Anthropology My name is Dwij Goel. I have secured AIR 71 in UPSC civil services examination 2022. My optional was anthropology…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026

Deepti Rohilla (AIR-39 CSE-23) Geography 323 Marks 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Optionals

Deepti Rohilla (AIR-39 CSE-23) Geography 323 Marks

Hello readers! I am Deepti Rohilla. I have secured AIR 39 in UPSC CSE 2023. This was my 2nd attempt. I missed the interview call by 18 marks last year. My optional is geography in which I have secured 323 marks. It has been analyzed that it is the highest among humanities…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026

Wardah Khan (AIR-18 CSE-23) Sociology + Comprehensive Strategy 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy

Wardah Khan (AIR-18 CSE-23) Sociology + Comprehensive Strategy

Wardah Khan, a member of DecodeCIVILS Mains and Interview Telegram Groups, secured AIR-18 with Sociology Optional in her 2nd attempt itself. Background and Journey Hello everyone, I'm Wardah Khan. I did my schooling from Prayagraj, UP. Thereafter, I completed my B.Com (Hons)…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026

Manu Garg (AIR-91 CSE-24) GS-2 134 Marks 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Manu Garg (AIR-91 CSE-24) GS-2 134 Marks

A little bit about Manu Greetings everyone! I am Manu Garg and I have secured AIR 91 in UPSC civil services examination 2024. I am 23 years old and this was my 2nd attempt 2nd Mains and first interview at this exam. I am born and brought up by my single parent my mother in…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026

Southwest Monsoon - Factors & Issues 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Southwest Monsoon - Factors & Issues

Southwest Monsoon is primary rainy season, contributing over 70% of annual rainfall between June-September. Monsoon winds first reach the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal around the third week of May. IMD declares monsoon onset when it reaches Kerala, with the normal onset date…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Indus Water Treaty 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · International Relations

Indus Water Treaty

Why in news: Following the Pahalgam terror attack by TRF killing 26 tourists, the Cabinet Committee on Security decided to hold the IWT of 1960 in abeyance. IWT has no exit clause or provision for unilateral abrogation. Article XII (4): The treaty can only end with a “duly…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Mizoram Full Functional Literacy 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

Mizoram Full Functional Literacy

Why in news: Mizoram declared a fully literate state, becoming the first state in India to achieve full functional literacy. Mizoram recorded 98.20% literacy rate as per the PLFS Survey 2023-24 (above 95% benchmark). In 2024, Ladakh became the first administrative unit to…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Euthanasia 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

Euthanasia

Why in news: U.K. introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the Assisted Dying Bill. Allows terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live to choose assisted death under strict safeguards. It would require validation by…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY)

Why in news: PM announced Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) to boost youth employment, promote job creation, and enhance employability and social security across sectors, particularly manufacturing. To facilitate employment and skilling opportunities for youth.…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Global Gender Gap Report 2025 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

Global Gender Gap Report 2025

Why in news: India ranks 131 out of 148 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025 by WEF, slipping two places. India’s gender parity score stands at 64.1%, making it one of the lowest in South Asia. India's global position declined, while the worldwide gender gap closed to…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026