4) Handling Media Sometimes response to not so important ques | Shubham Kumar: Strategy and Notes for UPSC(CSE)

4) Handling Media

Sometimes response to not so important questions becomes headlines like ‘when you are getting married’, personal questions or political questions. Aspirants are not used to facing these many questions and interviews. Be very CAREFUL while giving response to any media persons.
Sometimes I used to choose not to answer to those questions which I used to to think is breaching my privacy or are irrelevant. At the same time try to maintain smile while dealing with even difficult questions !!
The good thing is if you keep calm and think before giving reply then you will learn very quickly to handle media.

5) Handling Fake social media accounts

A lot of fake social media account of mine propped up within minutes of the result. Many aspirants might face this issue. In the name of you, many might do unimaginable things like talking to girls, selling fake notes, spreading fake news etc !!

What I did-

a) Made my own social media account- I did for Instagram and Twitter. If you don’t have time for this, tell your close friends to make it (my batchmates from IDAS helped me a lot) and then while giving media interviews make it clear on which platform you are present and in which you are not. Also mention about your fake accounts to media persons.

b) Report fake accounts and told my friends also to do it.

c) Made a video and shared on my real social media account stating which all are my real account and mentioned few fake accounts which gained a lot of followers.

6) Giving back to the Community

No one can deny the fact that in recent years aspirant community has benefitted a lot by many toppers who honestly shared their strategies. This in turn has made this exam preparation more democratic. This is also reflected in the result where people from all socio-economic background are coming.

So one should share his/her strategy honestly. I would suggest to have your own platform and limiting interactions through platforms being provided by others (like coaching institutions)

One can choose platform of his/her choice like blogging, YouTube, telegram etc. I made a telegram channel to share my thoughts !!

All the best for the result !!

Best Wishes