UPSC Essays Simplified: ‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’ — How lessons from Gandhi, Kalam, and others help crack this previous year topic Written by Manas Srivastava Copyright © 2025 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

UPSC Essays Simplified: ‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’ — How lessons from Gandhi, Kalam, and others help crack this previous year topic UPSC Mains Essays: When UPSC asked an essay on simplicity in 2020, most turned to icons like Gandhi and Kalam. But structuring those ideas well was the real challenge. This model essay not only does that — it even brings in Virus and Rancho from 3 Idiots to make it memorable. Curious how? Read on. Written by Manas Srivastava New Delhi | July 27, 2025 15:32 IST https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-essay-pyq-simplicity-is-ultimate-sophistication-gandhi-kalam-10152715/?utm_source=Taboola_Recirculation&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=IE&tbref=hp Copyright © 2025 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.