How can a student of class 11 start his UPSC preparation that will benefit him/her in clearing the UPSC in the 1st attempt?

Here are a few tricks:

Start following News. Take part in school debates, write essays, join extempore clubs etc.

Take an interest in your regular school studies. Do well in school - in all your subjects, learn how to concentrate on your books even when you don't want to study at all. Become more disciplined with your studies.

Become responsible. Learn to prioritize. Learn how to manage your time well. Don’t gossip or waste time.

Have a tonne of hobbies and make a lot of friends. Have friends who like thinking for themselves and have constructive discussions with them.

Learn how to separate emotions from logic. Learn to see the bigger picture. Learn patience, learn to give dispassionate advice.

And most importantly, learn to be honest with yourself. Learn how to do honest, critical self-analysis. Learn to stop finding faults in others or your circumstances for your failures. Find your own mistakes, own up to them and correct them. Admit your own faults to yourself and work on them. And also see your own potential and talents. Nurture your talents. See yourself for who you are and learn to value yourself. Learn Self-Awareness.

Try some of these things. Everything else you can learn later. If you master these, I feel, not only will you clear the exam, you will also make a fantastic officer! Good luck!

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