How I Created My Prelims “Magic Book” Using Microthemes & Flash Notes

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In this video Shivali Thakur, AIR 52(R) UPSC'24 highlights how PYQ-based microthemes and exam-ready notes are the backbone of clearing Prelims. She explains that relying on newspapers or attempting the full syllabus blindly are fatal mistakes. Instead, aspirants must analyse 11-year PYQs, identify high-yield microthemes, study their dimensions through Flash Notes, and finally create crisp one-page revision sheets. Shivali shares how this strategy helped her clear Prelims in her sixth attempt and emphasizes prioritisation, multiple revisions, and building elimination skills through consistent question-solving. Her approach simplifies the vast syllabus into predictable, revision-friendly cycles.

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0:00 – Introduction
1:32 – Prelims Strategy Overview
3:14 – Ideal Timeline: When to Start Prelims Prep
4:28 – Fatal Mistakes in Prelims Prep
5:57 – Avoiding Newspaper Trap + Correct CA Strategy
6:16 – Importance of Microthemes
7:36 – Polity, Economy, Environment Priority
9:45 – Polity Micro-Analysis (FR, DPSP, Judiciary)
11:56 – Geography: Rivers, Human Geography, Mapping
14:18 – Art & Culture Strategy
15:04 – Science & Tech: Current Affairs Focus
16:01 – How to Analyse Microthemes Properly
17:34 – What Flash Notes Provide
19:03 – Phase-wise Prelims Plan (4 Phases)
20:48 – Predicting Questions Using Flash Notes
26:22 – Geography Flush Notes Demo
28:18 – Closing the Prelims Loop (Step-by-Step)
28:56 – December–January Phase 1 Strategy
31:01 – Creating the Magic Book (One-Page Notes)
34:41 – Finish Loop Before February
35:04 – Geography Magic Book Examples
37:31 – Test Series Strategy
45:03 – Testing Yourself & MCQ Aptitude
47:06 – Last 2 Phases: Notes-Only Strategy

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