The most inspiring topper of UPSC 2023 | Animesh Pradhan AIR 2

In this enlightening episode, we feature Animesh Pradhan, who achieved All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023. Gain valuable insights from Animesh's journey and his advice for future aspirants. He shares how despite facing a significant personal tragedy he persevered and made it through. He also discusses the sources he used for sociology optional and how AI tools helped him during his preparation. He also shares insights on managing mental health throughout this taxing process.
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00:00 Intro
02:48 Why civil services?
04:57 Have you been lucky in your prep?
07:15 What do you think is the future of civil services in India?
11:25 Similarity between Entrepreneurship & Civil services
13:50 Things Animesh avoided during preparation
15:15 Extrovert or an introvert?
18:26 Animesh's praiseworthy mental strength
22:22 How Animesh dealt with his declining mental health?
25:04 How Animesh developed clarity of thought/expression?
28:07 Computer science made him more logical?
29:27 How did he maintain a track of his preparation?
31:13 I used AI for my preparation
34:01 Note making strategy for Mains
38:36 How to now if we are on track?
40:03 Did writing help in thinking more clearly?
43:06 Habits of Animesh that helped him in UPSC
46:01 Revision schedule of Animesh while working
47:51 Did Animesh socialize during prep?
50:43 Dealing with the lowest phase of life
52:39 Sources for Sociology
57:08 UPSCprep.com is different from other KZbin channels
01:00:56 The man who can conquer himself can conquer the world
01:04:49 Advice for aspirants preparing for prelims this year
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UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the most prestigious exams in the country. It has three parts, the Prelims exam, the Main exam and the Personality test, which you need to clear in order to become an IAS or IPS officer. All other Group A services of the Government of India recruit people through the UPSC Civil services exam itself and because of this, there is a lot of competition in this exam. Hence, your UPSC preparation should be strategic, informed and well planned.
Your UPSC preparation should not be based on blind adherence to any program. Rather you should give a thought about how your are preparing. The best way to go forward is to study the blogs and tips given by previous year toppers about how to go about UPSC CSE for all three stages of UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains and the Personality test also known as the UPSC Interview, and then make your UPSC preparation strategy accordingly.
Doing static subjects like polity, economy, environment, geography and history for your UPSC preparation is a solid bet to increase your chances of clearing this exam. But this must all be supplemented by current affairs for best effect.
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[@priyankadesai1829]

He is not only topper whose strategy is useful, instead he is tutor on life... He is gem with so much honesty nd also open too keep up everything... Kudos to u animesh sir

[@sakshiiiiskitchen8061]

Its with me when my father got diagnosed with cancer for the second time. I didn't slept for entire night. Started overthinking upto an extent of HOW LIFE WILL BE WITHOUT HIM? SOMETIME you have got answers to your own questions ? that night and today I found a different SAKSHI YADAV in me. by God's grace he is with us. And want to see me as an IAS. AGER APKO LAGTA HAI YOU ARE SUFFERING BAHT JYADA HAI TOH THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFFERED TO AN EXTREME. BE BRAVE. AND AS SIR SAID "A MAN WHO CAN CONQUER HIMSELF, CAN CONQUER THE WORLD". THANKU SIR FOR AN AMAZING WORK .

[@sahabg5807]

God bless you and your family

[@Abhishek_cse97200]

Sakshi ur a very brave girl. All will be well ❤️‍🩹. Bss khud pr Barosha or mehnat krni h. I'm sure tum ek din bahut aage jaoge

[@sakshiiiiskitchen8061]

@@Abhishek_cse97200 same to you

[@Abhishek_cse97200]

@@sakshiiiiskitchen8061 thanku so much 💓

[@ppx326]

I also lost my mother 2 years back due to cancer. It broke me into 1000 pieces

[@samarpans]

I know you are going through a lot - but the guy who will come out of this will be the warrior & you will be proud of yourself.

[@CoorgVibesKA12]

There used to be a time when the success stories of UPSC aspirants used to be real motivating and guiding. Now, it's all about elite unemployed engineering graduates from IITs and NITs making their way to upsc through costly coaching mafias.

[@alkab5555]

I never knew abhijeet sir lost his mother at a young age. If you’re reading this i relate with you. I lost my mum when i was ig 12 & I don’t think I’ve still processed it or i want to. I’ve been through many phases about this whole thing but at this point I’m kind of indifferent. I love her, definitely but i think this is a coping mechanism that brain imposes

[@akshatgarg965]

Animesh Sir is a true gem.The process he has endured.Hats off to you Sir👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@PreetiSharma-gc1lh]

What an inspiring conversation 😇 Lots of respect to both you 🤍

[@sameekshasingh7510]

What a gem of a person, so humble and honest

[@abbccc6688]

I lost my mom in 2019. Still can't get over of the grief. Problem was me being a introvert, I didn't even tell my friends. Now i am in a good situation, got a job did a masters. Time only heal i think.

[@nishantpandey5435]

You r a strong person who looks beyond today, I’m always there for you my friend ❤

[@DMDidi_blessed345]

Thanks sir for honest experiences sharing

[@kartikverma4700]

In very simple words, "very inspiring". Kudos to all the aspirants out there who put in their level best to this examination!!!

[@E.VivekanandaReddy-yb4lg]

two beautiful gems and ofcourse a gemful conversation...😇😍

[@amanraj-pp6hz]

I'm listening from very beginning you sir .. Very calm and Pleasant and more genuine conversation....

[@Sksh_1508]

Great interaction 🎉

[@rohityadav-bf8rl]

Nice conversation

[@khushbucharan781]

Abhijeet yadav , who graduated from IIT delhi and then gave his life's six valuable years to this exam. I am not being disrespectful towards anyone but why our country's engineers, even after passing from IITs, NITs are not going into their field and wasting their youth.

[@kumarvishalbehera8689]

Because hard core engineering jobs are tough, need a lot of interest in the topics go pursue higher studies in it and low paid. Why Arts students go for UPSC? Why can't they go for higher studies and become professors? Why Commerce students come to UPSC? Why can't they do just MBA and earn in lakhs?

[@Mendax414]

10th mai bacha acha padhta hai to ghar vaale science dila dete hai. Doesn't matter bache ka kya mann hai. Hazaaro jobs hoti hai ek insaan k liye but ek acha padhne vaale bache k liye vo sirf medical/engineering tak simat ke reh jaati hai. IQ acha tha or mehnat krta tha to bacha IIT bhi nikal leta hai but finally jab vo independent hogaya hai and realizes ki usse to apna kaam pasand hee nahi, abhi tak to saala ghar vaalo ka sapna poora karte reh gaye. They find their interest in UPSC and leave there jobs.

[@khushbucharan781]

@@Mendax414 ok he found his interest in UPSC but this exam is like gambling. Many talented kids waste 5,6 and even 10 years in this UPSC .

[@Mendax414]

@@khushbucharan781 totally agree with you on this point. I think, the part where UPSC becomes gambling is when people don't decide when they have to get out. I am an aspirant ( currently in my last fortnight of my bachelors ). I have examined myself and decided "ki haa, tujhme dimaag to hai krr paane ka........5 saal taiyaari karo , apna 100% do, or na ho paaye to jeevan mai aage badho...." The problem is when people give their 1st attempt casually and then keep on doing so, until they are 32 and now they are tired to start anything new.

[@khushbucharan781]

@@Mendax414 you can start from the 2nd or 3rd year of your college , so that in those years you can complete the entire sallybus of upsc, then give your 1st attempt. Beacaus mostly students say that even after studying for 1 entire year they couldn't complete csat, some portions of this subject etc and then they miss their prelims. So when a student is in college they have less pressure like so many topper shrushti deskmukh, vikram grewal they started preparing from their college days . BTW best of luck 👍

[@SweetandSour_AS]

Most natural or I prefer to say the most candid talk, the natural tranisiton from his life, ideas, minds, habits to pre-UPSC & during UPSC phase. This is how the talk should proceed, in it's most natural form.

[@prateekkumar9873]

Vincit qui se vincit - “He conquers who conquers himself.”

[@nishantpandey5435]

The resistance ❤

[@Slgopp]

Thanks for talking with our Odisha topper air 2 from Rourkela, ଓଡିଶା..(.but Your strategy is 😥😥)

[@tanveenkaur9638]

❤❤

[@VISHALYADAV-zk6ri]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yash98210]

Sir please 1 year strategy for upsc 2025 with daily targets please sir I really need this 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@user-jz8wb9rs2l]

Sir,please reply.. I'm filling up form for capf ac 2024 and would be first time doing 'OTR' registration and filling form of exam conducted by upsc... So, right now i dont have updated obc ncl certificate certificate, so i would fill up form in general category... But my doubt is that, can i change to obc ncl from general category later for applying for other exams like capf2025 exam or upsc cse 2025 or other ?

[@tusharbankarofficial]

Yes we can change the category once in otr profile

[@user-jz8wb9rs2l]

@@tusharbankarofficial Sir please reply During upsc capf ac written exam...can we ask invigilator any queries related to instructions to how to fill up roll number or about detachable question paper or about how to fill up information in question cum answer sheet booklet? Or they just give instruction in speakers for once and then don't interact,we cant interact

[@tusharbankarofficial]

@@user-jz8wb9rs2l no just raise your hand before asking questions so that it will not disturb others, you can ask your queries is theirs duty to do so

[@user-jz8wb9rs2l]

@@tusharbankarofficial thank you..

[@ak-kl4nz]

Face cut and ears resemble to shinchan's shadow 😅

[@bookpop2247]

I lost my dad on October 2013 but still not fully overcome

[@nishantpandey5435]

Sis keep hold on your nerves , you are a strong girl, you will bright tomorrow for sure ❤

[@Yashi4897]

Abhijeet bhai khul le hass lia karo...why so serious always?? Enjoy the laughter atleast bhai

[@ameyavhad412]

Why this conversation is in english??? talking in hindi in bharat is crime🤷‍♂️

[@itsourtimes2677]

Because not all aspirants knows hindi...

[@thanu-go1ts]

Learn English don't cry.

[@nehamishra3147]

Why don't you start with asking this question in Hindi!😂

[@AbhishekMishra-pc4cb]

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Inakii bhii death hoo gayee kyaa???

[@Aman__kumar2206]

Pgl h bhai

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