UPSC CSE 2018 Topper Amit Kumar AIR 91

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Prepare with Top UPSC CSE educators here: http://bit.ly/UPSCCSEPreparation Use code 'CTwT' and get 10% off your subscription ‘Chamomile Tea with Toppers’ an initiative by Unacademy wherein we speak to various Toppers and get to know the best of the best. Amit Kumar secured AIR 91 in the 2018 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) civil service examination in his second attempt. In this episode, we get to know more about the toppers preparation journey. A graduate from IIT ISM Dhanbad, Amit always had the civil services in his mind and decided not to go for a job and started his preparation after graduation. Amit mainly used the internet, and standard books for his preparation. To prepare for the civil services exam, he used to study for five-six hours every day. This is a story of sheer hard work, determination, self-motivation, and smart approach towards the UPSC Preparation. Want to know more about the topper's preparation strategy? Curious about the resources, and timetable Amit followed? Watch the video to get all the answers in one place. 2:40 - Why Civil services and how did the journey begin? 3:50 - When and how did you start your preparation? 5:55 - Amit's education and background. 7:50 - How to utilize the time between Prelims and Mains? 9:30 - Suggestion for the aspirants who have just written their Prelims this year. 11:30 - How was your mains preparation different in this attempt as compared to the previous attempt? What changes did you make? 12:30 - GS 1 Preparation for UPSC CSE and resources for GS 1. 14:30 - GS 2 Preparation for UPSC CSE and resources for GS 2. 17:05 - GS 3 Preparation for UPSC CSE and resources for GS 3. 18:05 - Current affairs for UPSC CSE and resources and how to read The Hindu for UPSC CSE. 20:11 - GS 4 Preparation for UPSC CSE and resources for GS 4. 21:55 - Essay writing. How to pick up the topic and format the essay? 24:40 - Geology Optional paper for UPSC CSE. How to prepare for geology and resources to follow. 28:30 - Experience in the interview and preparation for UPSC CSE interview. 32:05 - Prelims preparation tips for the UPSC CSE 2020 aspirants. 35:45 - Rapid fire round. 37:20 - Message to the aspirants. #UPSCPreparation #IAS2019 #UPSCTopper #ChamomileTeawithToppers #CTwT #CTwTEpisode116 S1 • E116 CTwT E116 - UPSC CSE 2018 Topper Amit Kumar AIR 91 Love the show? Hit 'Like" and share with your friends using #CTwT Subscribe here: https://goo.gl/rHwYkN