✅How to prepare?
Part 1 : Theory
1. Cover the basic definitions from some reference books/coaching material. I used Lexicon and OnlyIAS Prahar Magazine for this.
2. Have an inventory of examples/Quotes/Case studies/Best practices for every value mentioned in the syllabus.
Part 1 : Theory
1. Cover the basic definitions from some reference books/coaching material. I used Lexicon and OnlyIAS Prahar Magazine for this.
2. Have an inventory of examples/Quotes/Case studies/Best practices for every value mentioned in the syllabus.
This is extremely important to fetch good marks. I made this inventory on OneNote using Newspapers, OnlyIAS Prahar Magazine, compilation, Mann ki Baat speeches, etc.
3. Try to open different dimensions to a term mentioned in the syllabus.
3. Try to open different dimensions to a term mentioned in the syllabus.
For example, Compassion can be interpreted in Environmental, Governance, Historical, International Relations,etc dimensions. Put them in your notes where you have solved PYQs and revise.
4. Support your argument with a real life example so that
4. Support your argument with a real life example so that
“Theory-Example-Application” loop is created for clarity. For example in Compassion, for Governance perspective, PM-GKAY scheme can be quoted.
5. I prepared this subject entirely with Dwij Goel (Rank 71) and Shubhratosh Sharma (Rank 358) on a google meet where all three of us gave our inputs on above points while solving PYQs and made common notes on OneDrive.
Try to figure out a fun way to do it like us, this will also add many diverse examples from diverse experiences of 2-3 people.
✅Lastly, practice and practice more to implement what you have learned in test papers.
Happy Learning,
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✅Lastly, practice and practice more to implement what you have learned in test papers.
Happy Learning,
Follow @upsc_readers
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