Deb Tripathi

Why I’m Running a Free Essay Practice Program on Telegram

Most UPSC aspirants think essay improvement happens like this: Buy a course → Watch lectures → Improve marks. It sounds logical.It is also incomplete. Because essay writing is not information.It…

Deb Tripathi February 20, 2026

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How to get Balance in your UPSC essay

What is Balance in an UPSC essay? When students hear the word balance in essay writing, they often imagine splitting the essay into two equal halves: 50% on one side,…

Deb Tripathi September 10, 2025

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Mastering UPSC Essay Writing: How to handle Philosophical & Abstract Topics

If you’ve been following the UPSC essay paper trends, you’ve probably noticed a major shift. Gone are the days when essays were just about facts, policies, and governance. Today, UPSC…

Deb Tripathi March 26, 2025

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Mastering UPSC Essay Writing: The 4 A’s

Essay writing in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is more than just expressing thoughts; it is about presenting a structured, well-reasoned, and insightful discussion on complex issues. To…

Deb Tripathi March 25, 2025

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Think like an IAS : Extract from The Definitive Guide

We often get questions in interviews or mains that force us to think like an IAS officer. How do we answer these questions? How do I even begin to think…

Deb Tripathi March 4, 2024

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25 most important UPSC interview questions you cannot miss – Edukemy

So are you ready for your UPSC interview? Have you explored the most important areas being probed in interview rooms? What are the top 25 questions that you cannot miss?…

Deb Tripathi February 16, 2024

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UPSC Interview: Common mistakes candidates make

After quite a few sessions with UPSC interview candidates, I have a few things to share. I am seeing some definitive patterns, some common mistakes students make across the board.…

Deb Tripathi February 8, 2024

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Navigating the Absurd: A Journey into Absurdism and Nihilism

In the vast landscape of philosophical ideas, two concepts often stand out for their unconventional take on life: absurdism and nihilism. Let's embark on a journey to understand these philosophies,…

Deb Tripathi October 10, 2023