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UPSC CSE Topper 2024 Shakti Dubey AIR 1 | The Girl Who Refused to Quit
UPSC CSE Topper 2024 Shakti Dubey (AIR 1)
UPSC CSE Topper 2024 Shakti Dubey (AIR 1) shares her incredible UPSC journey — a story of resilience, focus, and smart preparation. In this exclusive interview, discover how “the girl who refused to quit” overcame repeated setbacks and built a winning strategy for both Prelims and Mains, ultimately topping the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024.
Shakti dives deep into her PSIR optional preparation, answer writing hacks, time management techniques, and how she dealt with stress and failure. If you're a serious UPSC aspirant aiming for UPSC 2025, this video is a must-watch.
In this video, Shakti Dubey reveals:
- 00:00 – Self-belief and Importance of Mains Performance
- 01:01 – Three Pillars of Mains Prep: Argument, Examples, Data
- 01:34 – Struggle Through Five Attempts and Mental Fortitude
- 02:36 – Strategy Shift After Three Prelims Failures
- 03:45 – Importance of Mini Booklist and PYQ Analysis
- 04:39 – Balancing Prelims and Mains Preparation
- 05:11 – Following Focused Mentorship and Strategy
- 06:03 – Too Many Resources vs. Smart Studying
- 06:43 – Role of Presentation and Structuring in Mains
- 07:13 – Avoiding Comparison and Trusting Your Process
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