UPSC Prelims 2024 is approaching, and hence, for the aspirants in the final stretch, attention now turns to effective revising. These 30 days will help you consolidate your knowledge, know where you need more work, and get exam temperament for the Civil Services Exam prelims' first stage. Here's a strategic plan to maximize your score in the upcoming UPSC Prelims: 

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Week 1: Revisit the Core Subjects

This week, we will revisit the General Studies (GS) syllabus, which forms a foundation for UPSC preparation. Break down History, Politics, Economy, Science and technology, and Environment and ecology into manageable parts. Your notes need to be checked again while keeping an eye on fundamental ideas, important dates, and common threads in questions asked by previous years.

Focus on Active Recall: Don't just read through your notes passively but test yourself by attempting previous years' questions on each topic as much as possible. This way you can evaluate what you know and not know well enough.

Consolidate Current Affairs: Allocate specific time slots every day for current affairs revision beyond headlines in newspapers delve into government policies applied internationally, and other impactful events. For accurate information, sites like government websites and official reports should be used.

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Week 2: Deep Dive into Geography and CSAT

In other words, geography, with its static and dynamic aspects, requires focusing on it alone during this second revision week. Visual aids such as flowcharts or mind maps can help you revise maps of climatic zones. Solve some map-based questions also to make sure you've understood everything.

Don't Neglect CSAT: The CSAT paper gets overshadowed by GS most of the time, yet it is a qualifying examination. Analytical reasoning, decision-making skills, and comprehension skills could be improved here. Mock tests and last year's question papers will reveal where some sections need more work.

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Week 3: Test, Analyze, Adapt

This week is about taking the UPSC prelims mock test – the cornerstone of effective revision. Mirror the actual examination set up by setting a timer and trying full-length UPSC Prelims mock tests. Do a thorough analysis after every test to see what you have done wrong. Have repeated mistakes shown any patterns related to knowledge gaps or time management? Modify how you revise accordingly.

Focus on Elimination Techniques: The UPSC Prelims is an elimination game. One should be able to eliminate options that are incorrect and remain with one viable option.

Week 4: Final Revision and Stress Management

The final week is dedicated to polishing your knowledge and managing exam stress. Go through your high yield notes again and topics that are frequently confused. At this stage, also try revising for current affairs rapidly and recalling formulas or scientific facts that matter most.

Prioritize Sleep and Relaxation: The UPSC Prelims demands a calm and focused mind. Make sure you've slept enough and engaged in relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or other relaxation techniques.