Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)
@Mrunal_Patel • 92,422 subscribers
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Life After Rank 1: IAS Realities with Dr. Anuj Agnihotri (AIR1, 2025) & Collector IAS Gaurav Agarwal (AIR1,2013) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro and guests 02:00 AIR-1 to AIR-1 letter 04:00 Gaurav Sir blog and transition 05:00 DM view vs citizen view 09:30 A DM day in detail 12:30 Urban flooding Jodhpur 23:00 IIT failure and arrogance 38:50 Education inequality 40:30 School dropout root cause 43:00 AI based student assessment 46:15 NEET online shift debate 49:00 IAS role in Viksit Bharat 1:18:40 Success vs happiness 1:19:35 Rapid fire round 1:22:00 Stock market outlook 1:23:00 Time machine question 1:27:40 Three things IAS carries 1:30:00 Closing 👩🏻🏫 Free UPSC 2027 Workshop by Mrunal this Saturday
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)39,229 views • 1 month ago
Modi Economics: Don’t buy gold, Avoid Destination Wedding, Do Work from home- expectations vs reality! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Work From Home 01:01 Destination Wedding 02:26 Gold Import Problem 03:23 Congestion Pricing 04:33 Organic Farming Risk 05:27 Solar Pump Problem
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)33,760 views • 2 months ago
🕵🏻♀️ UPSC AIR 1 Dr. Anuj Agnihotri's Full Study Plan & Booklist for Prelims & Mains with Dr. Mrunal Patel Timestamps 0:00 Highlights 1:47 Intro: Anuj Agnihotri AIR 1 2:02 History: Prelims & Mains 2:23 TN NCERT & IGNOU Strategy 2:52 Geography: NCERT Approach 3:12 Role of Unacademy Educators 3:52 NCERT Revision Tips 4:01 Geo Mains: Disasters & Current 4:34 Env & Ecology Intro 4:43 Env Laws & National Parks 5:12 Wikipedia Search Strategy 5:33 Economy: Why Fundamentals First 5:51 Mrunal Sir’s Economy Videos 5:56 Economy CA: Indian Express 6:13 Polity: Laxmikanth for Prelims 6:22 GS2 Governance Themes 6:42 Social Issues: Clubbing Method 7:21 The Hindu vs Indian Express 7:26 5 Years of Indian Express 7:48 Why skip CA Magazines? 7:59 Science & Tech Prep 8:36 PYQ Analysis & Filtering 8:56 Core Subjects Recap 9:00 Newspaper First Strategy 9:20 Static & Current Linkages 9:32 Reading Time & Note-making 9:44 Value Addition to Notes 10:03 Avoiding CA Compilations 10:24 Ethics: Keyword Approach 10:51 Definitions & Examples 10:58 Real Life & Mythic Examples 11:07 Ethics Case Study Mindset 11:32 Essay: Templates & Conclusion 12:25 Optional Subject Choice 12:29 Medical Science Optional 13:06 Med Science Resources 13:35 Revision Challenges 14:16 Data: Med Science Toppers 14:46 AIR 1: Honest Reflection 15:23 Message to Aspirants 15:55 Mock Tests & Mindset 16:07 Closing Remarks In this exclusive session, Dr. Mrunal Patel interviews Dr. Anuj Agnihotri (AIR 1, UPSC CSE 2025). A graduate of AIIMS Jodhpur, Anuj secured 1071 marks (Written: 867, Interview: 204) in his third attempt. 👩🏻🏫 Mrunal’s Annual Economy Current Affairs lecture series Win26- next Free Live stream class on Wednesday
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)45,763 views • 4 months ago
📚 UPSC Booklist for beginners - the Final Video | Chapter-wise plan कौनसी किताबे पढ़े? क्या छोड़ दे? TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro and Overview 0:00:36 Geography NCERTs Explained 0:03:29 Mapping Strategy 0:29:38 Economy Books and Sources 0:32:36 Polity Governance Books 0:36:10 UPSC 2026 Polity Shift 0:39:42 Interpol Zero FIR Analysis 0:59:27 History Books 1:01:16 Art and Culture Books 1:03:04 History Paper 2026 Analysis 1:19:20 Science Technology Booklist 1:21:11 Current Affairs Strategy 1:25:21 CSAT Books and Approach 1:29:38 Free Resources Summary 1) 👩🏻🏫 Join Unacademy for UPSC Prep 2) 💾 Download Topicwise PYQs, monthly current affairs magazine from
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)14,798 views • 1 month ago
🚧 UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Out! How to Improve & Plan-B for the failed candidates by Dr. Mrunal Patel Timestamp 00:00 Intro & Mindset After Results 01:11 First-Attempt Reality vs Foundation 01:59 CSAT & GS Core Paper Strategy 02:48 Why Physical Reading Habits Matter 04:10 Debunking the IIT Bias Narrative 05:06 Micro-GK Trap & Elimination Skills 06:43 AIR-1 Anuj Agnihotri Podcast Insight 07:26 Geography & Environment Logic 11:39 History & 2026 Silver Coin Question 13:40 Polity: Moving Beyond Shortcuts 14:54 Science & Technology Breakdown 18:04 Core Trend- Pattern Shifts 2011-26 19:37 Current Affairs vs Static Theory 22:04 Step-by-Step Guide for New Aspirants 25:17 Overview of Mains Structure 26:10 Plan B Strategy- Safe vs Unsafe 27:18 Govt & Parallel Exams EPFO SSC 35:59 Corporate & Corporate Alternatives 42:26 Conclusion: Timeline for Plan B 👩🏻🏫 Free UPSC 2027 Workshop by Mrunal
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)15,073 views • 1 month ago
Economy Basics for UPSC Ep.01: Barter to Bitcoin, Fiat Money, Legal Tender, UPI, NFT, CBDC with PYQs Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to Economy Basics 0:52 Welcoming Mrunal Patel 1:12 For Beginners: Economy Overview 2:05 Six Pillars and Pillar 1 Start 2:50 Money Evolution and Functions 3:08 Barter System Limitations 3:53 Double Coincidence of Wants 5:27 Division of Labor in Money System 7:00 Primary Functions of Money 8:07 Secondary Functions of Money 9:37 Instruments vs Actual Money 12:20 Summary: Barter to Money 12:47 Metal to Paper Currency Evolution 13:01 Full-Bodied vs Token Coins 16:47 Fiat Money Explained 17:45 Currency Issuance in India 20:07 Legal Tender Definition 21:39 Status of 2000 Rupee Note 22:26 Legal Tender Question Practice 24:51 Limited Legal Tender for Coins 26:13 Classification Update 28:10 2011 CDS Question on Coins 28:58 Promise on Currency Notes 31:15 Check Truncation Systems 31:28 Bank Money: NEFT, RTGS, UPI 32:32 NEFT vs RTGS Comparison 33:03 2025 Question on RTGS/NEFT 34:42 UPI Analogy and Components 37:25 Debit vs Credit Cards and MDR 40:03 Virtual Currencies: CBDC 41:01 Bitcoin Acquisition Methods 43:00 Virtual Currency Classification 45:32 Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) 48:58 Fungible vs Non-Fungible Assets 51:31 UPSC 2022 NFT Question Solved 54:11 Anecdote on UPSC Seminars 55:39 Next Videos and Series Plan 56:39 Unacademy Course Promotion 59:45 Advice on Subscription Plans 💾 Download PPT of this Lecture
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)39,823 views • 7 months ago
Why Gold Gets Cheaper Despite Iran War — 5 Reasons! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro gold falling despite war 01:02 Reason 1 speculator profit booking 01:16 Reason 2 zigzag price correction 01:32 Reason 3 RBI central bank demand 02:24 Reason 4 capital rotation 03:08 Reason 5 dollar strengthening 03:53 Summary five reasons recap 🎁 Win Rs.8 lakh ke prices in Unacademy UCSC Test at 11AM & 5PM
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)23,915 views • 4 months ago
🔠 ❌ UPSC Prelims 2026 Disputed MCQ on Polity Article 13 Explained by Dr. Siddharth Arora sir (Adv Sidharth Arora ) 🔠 MCQ. X' was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. Y pointed out that the term 'law' in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below: (a) X' is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom. (b) The view of 'Y' that 'law' included custom is not correct. (c) The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct. (d) The view of only 'Y' is correct.
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)12,703 views • 2 months ago
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Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)13,915 views • 2 months ago
Why Budget coming on Sunday!? क्यो रविवार को आ रहा है बजट!? #Budget2026
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)23,537 views • 6 months ago
👜 Union Budget 2026 Summary Part-1 by Dr.Mrunal Patel for UPSC & All Competitive Exams Timestamps: 00:00 Intro- Budget 2026 Hype 00:18 Budget Size for UPSC Exams 00:25 Pre-Budget Poll Results 00:42 5 Key Facts for Every Exam 01:00 Fact 1- Top Tax Revenues 01:11 Fact 2- Top Subsidies 01:17 Fact 3- MGNREGA 125 Days 02:11 Fact 4- Fiscal Deficit Targets 02:15 Fact 5- Top Sector Allocations 02:36 What NOT to Rote-Learn for UPSC 03:04 Unacademy 3-Day Free Unlock Promo 03:19 Schedule- Part 2 Tomorrow 04:17 Parliamentary Procedure Basics 04:28 Article 112 05:08 6 Stages of Budget Passage 05:30 Old Delays & Vote on Account 06:25 2017 Reform- First Working Day Budget 06:51 What "Budget" Really Means 07:06 Consolidated Fund & Other Funds 07:57 Economic Survey Gender Budget 08:56 Revenue vs Capital Budget Parts 09:14 Revenue- Income & Expenses 10:14 Capital- Loans Disinvestment Infra 11:42 PYQ- Liability vs Asset in Loans 13:25 Recent Prelims Trend- 4-6 Questions 13:46 Direct vs Indirect Taxes 14:54 Indirect Tax Examples (GST Excise) 15:10 Direct Taxes- Income & Corporation 17:14 MAT & Zero-Profit Companies 18:54 Obsolete Taxes (Google Tax Angel Tax) 19:35 Capital Gains Tax Basics 20:41 PYQ 2025- Agri Income & Gains 21:16 STT on Shares & F&O Hike 23:30 Share Buyback Tax 24:35 Income Tax Regimes (New vs Old) 26:46 TCS/TDS Explained 35:51 TCS on Luxury Cars & Forex 39:56 TDS on Professional Fees 41:46 Advance Tax Instalments 43:58 Black Money & Foreign Assets 45:06 Safe Harbour Rules 46:11 Advance Pricing Agreement 47:52 Revenue Shortfall Reasons 49:56 Indirect Taxes- Customs & Excise 51:22 GST Basics & Destination Rule 53:09 Tobacco & Pan Masala Taxes 54:10 Cess & Surcharge Loophole 55:25 PYQ- State Share on Taxes 56:39 Revenue Part Complete 57:20 Part 2 Teaser- Subsidies & Schemes 57:40 Doordarshan Live Tonight 58:10 YouTube Algorithm Rant - 🔓 3 DAY Unlock All UPSC Courses- - 💾 PPT download (Mon-Night) - 5th Jan se Win26 series - 🎁 8th Sunday Mock Test on Budget -
Dr. Mrunal Patel (Ph.D.)22,533 views • 6 months ago
