This year, a few aspirants messaged me saying they had written the UPSC Mains examination very well, yet couldn’t clear it.

I completely understand their feelings and the pain they’re going through. Every aspirant who appears for the Mains exam prepares with full dedication, and I truly respect their hard work. In my view, not clearing the UPSC CSE Mains is not a failure, because there’s no fixed cut-off like in school exams where 35% marks guarantee a pass.

Instead of calling it a failure, I see it as missing the interview stage due to intense, cut-throat competition.

Even in cricket, many talented players don’t make it to the playing eleven not because they lack ability, but because of fierce competition.

To those who didn’t get the interview call this year don’t doubt your potential. Accept that you may need to work a bit harder for the next attempt (if you’re appearing again), and earn your place for the interview and eventually in that final “holy PDF.”

All the best!
Stay positive and keep striving. 😊

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And feel free to text me on @civilsdream

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Article on "Acquisition Financing".

Recently RBI issued draft guidelines for "Acquisition Financing"
What is "Acquisition Financing"?
Acquisition financing means a company raises money in order to buy another company (or a controlling stake in it.

Important for GS3

Economy

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Important for environment and ecology

Do you what is a " Just transition mechanism"


Important for environment and ecology

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Mock interviews must have already begun in ORN.

This is a crucial period for aspirants appearing for the interview to refine their personality, communication skills, knowledge, and confidence.

However, the UPSC interview is fundamentally a personality test, and personality cannot be transformed in just two months.

Aspirants planning to appear in or after the 2026 attempt should start focusing on long-term personality development. Consistent improvement over time will certainly reflect during the UPSC interview.

*Article on UNSC reforms* .

*Another one is on IBSA.*

*Important for GS2*

*IR*
*International institutions*

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Anyone appearing for the interview, or if your friend is appearing for the interview, can contact me if they need any suggestions or guidance.

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Article on G20,

India has suggested 6 intiative to address the global issues.

a Traditional Knowledge Repository,
• a G-20–Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative (under which India would train one million people across Africa),
• a Global Healthcare Response Team,
• an Initiative to Counter the Drug–Terror Nexus,
• an Open Satellite Data Partnership for agricultural, fisheries, and disaster-related information, and
• a “G-20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative.


Further, absence of US president also highlighted in this article.

Do you know the meaning of "Ubuntu"
?


Important for GS2
IR, International Organisations


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Article on water budgeting.

Important for GS3.

Conservation, Environment and Ecology.

Aspirants should know about the details about water stressed criteria.

Traditional and modern method for conservation of water in India.

Like
Ahar pyne in Bihar

Baoli in Gujarat

Johad in Rajasthan

Zabo in Nagaland

Jalyukt Shivar in Maharashtra

Apatani in Arunachal Pradesh

Even this can be useful in GS2
Governance.

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