AIR 1 · CSE 2025Optional: Public Administration2nd attempt
AIR 1 Strategy: Mastering General Studies
By Aditya Sharma
The Journey
How a disciplined, revision-first approach and daily answer writing led to the top rank.
Prelims Approach
Focused on NCERTs, standard books and 20+ full-length mock tests with rigorous analysis.
Mains & Answer Writing
Wrote one answer a day from June onwards; built a personal current-affairs register.
Optional Subject
Public Administration chosen for overlap with GS-2; made concise revision notes.
Booklist
Polity
- Laxmikanth - Indian Polity
- NCERT Class 9-12 Political Science
History
- Spectrum - Modern India
- NCERT - Themes in Indian History
Economy
- Ramesh Singh - Indian Economy
- Economic Survey
Current Affairs
- The Hindu / Indian Express
- CivilsHub monthly consolidation