🎙️Toppers' Talk | Ritika Verma (AIR 25) & Neha Rajput (AIR 51) | UPSC CSE 2023

📥 Download toppers answer copy: https://rb.gy/3zmmcq ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ritika Verma, a graduate of Miranda House College, Delhi University with a B.Sc. Honours in Mathematics, hails from Bihar. She secured the commendable 25th rank on her fourth attempt at the UPSC CSE 2023. Her academic journey, coupled with her optional subject in mathematics, laid a strong foundation for her success. Coming from a family where father is in Govt job and mother is a homemaker, Ritika has been deeply influenced by a culture of public service. In her leisure time, she enjoys reflective journaling, poetry writing, and reading fictional books, which enhance her creative and empathetic skills crucial for civil services. Ritika's determination and scholarly depth make her journey a motivating story for aspiring civil servants. Neha Rajput, originally from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, completed her MBBS at Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai. She achieved an impressive 51st rank on her first attempt at the UPSC CSE 2023. Neha has not only excelled academically but has also been actively involved in various initiatives, such as the MAA initiative for breastfeeding awareness and the national COVID-19 response. Her interests include literature and journaling, alongside exploring Warli paintings, showcasing her appreciation for culture and art. Neha’s academic excellence and dedication to public service are inspirational for all UPSC aspirants. Time stamp: Ritika Verma AIR-25 00:00 - Beginning 03:16 - Introduction 07:49 - Strategy for Prelims 08:04 - How to attempt Prelims Paper 25:00 - Strategy for last 75 days before prelims 28:28 - Note Making 33:33 - How to cover Current Affairs. 38:45 - Strategy for CSAT paper 39:50 - How to balance current affairs with Static. 42:18 - Strategy for Mains 56:53 - Integration of mains syllabus with notes 01:17:05 - Introduction (Neha Rajput, AIR 51) 01:19:30 - Strategy for Prelims 01:26:00 - Strategy for CSAT 01:32:00 - Strategy for note making for Mains 01:33:33 - Mains answer writing 01:47:42 - Strategy for Anthropology optional. 01:52:27 - Strategy for Ethics 02:03:54 - Approach for Case study 02:07:15 - Strategy for Essay 02:21:40 - Ritika Verma AIR-25 and Neha Rajput AIR-51 Q&A session #visionias #topperstalk #upsc2024