While preparing for Mains, don't try to solve every past year's question (PYQ).
1️⃣ Focus on 2013 to 2026 PYQs: Stick to questions from 2013 onward, as the exam pattern underwent a major shift that year.
2️⃣ Focus on themes, not individual questions: Spotting recurring themes will significantly simplify your preparation.
3️⃣ Build static notes around core themes: Prepare short, structured notes for the static syllabus based on the high-yield themes you identify.
4️⃣ Treat Current Affairs PYQs as thematic guides: Questions on current events are usually context-specific to that year. Use them primarily to identify repeating topics—such as Bills, Acts, or landmark Supreme Court judgments in Polity.
5️⃣Avoid over-preparing: Know your boundaries and focus only on what consistently yields results.
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