UPSC Aspirant Wonders 'Is It Enough?' & People Respond With Hilarious Ways To Know UPSC Syllabus

If you are getting ready for UPSC CSE 2024 or are acquainted with someone gearing up for the exam, or simply residing in India, chances are you're familiar with the exam's reputation, its level of difficulty, and the demanding commitment it requires.

A brand-new aspirant tried to ask for help regarding the UPSC syllabus on social media - and well, help he did get.

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Essential books for UPSC preparation

On Reddit, a user shared a photo featuring a note detailing the essential books for UPSC exam preparation.

The comprehensive list encompassed fundamental subjects in the UPSC CSE exam, ranging from Laxmikant for Indian Polity to Spectrum for Modern History and Nitin Singhania for Art & Culture, among others.

Reddit post on list of UPSC books, asking, "Is This Enough?"

While these are common books used in UPSC preparation, what set this post apart was the distinctive question accompanying the list, turning it into more than just another discussion on the exam's syllabus¡ªthanks to the lively comments that added to the conversation.

Nothing's enough, say netizens

"I'll do you one better........ Can you retain these...," remarked one individual.

In a sarcastic and dark tone, another commented, "Nothing's enough."

Taking a psychoanalytical approach, someone expressed, "At your stage, I don't think you are looking for people to give you practical advice... I think you're just looking for people to say that this list is 100% foolproof and nothing beyond it will be needed. Or you wanna hear the names of the "extra sources" that'll be required, so you can 'add on' to the list. I could be wrong. But seems like it. Cuz I was like this once..."

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"Bro time travelled from 2016," joked someone, implying there are new books in the current scene.

A whimsical comment read, "Melody khao khud jan jao .. I don't want to give you spoilers," another comment read.

There was but one answer which was truly helpful for UPSC aspirants: "Bhai sabse Pehle syllabus utha mains ka, usko print kar ya pdf khol digitally, fir 3 yt channels dekhke banana list - Dr. Apala mishra ji, UPSC PCS pathshala and Clarity for Upsc by Dr Shivin. The UPSC IAS Exam for 2024 prelims phase will take place on 26 May 2024 while Mains 2024 will be held on 20 September 2024."

Jokes aside, this individual's advice might actually be of use to UPSC aspirants.

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