Few points to be kept in mind for future aspirants. Newspapers are very imp for preparation. You all should read Indian express (explained page)and the Hindu daily. Follow one current affairs magazine (it will help you if not in prelims at least in mains) I used to read newspapers digitaly and took screenshots of most imp articles and revised that before prelims. Go through PYQ of last 8 years and bring out the most common themes asked by UPSC in each subject. for e.g., flora and fauna in environment ,Ashokan inscriptions ,Jainism and buddhism. I will give you all the themes that I had segregated for prelims. I think they must be around 40 in number. For those of you who might have given prelims Keep aside your prelims paper even though you may not clear it this year, it doesnot matter. Start with mains, when you holisticaly cover mains ,you will be also ready for prelims next year. Those of you who might be at the verge of clearing prelims, donot waste your time in sp...