Practical exercises to strengthen writing skills for UPSC exams include timed writing sessions, drafting answers to previous year’s questions, and peer reviews. Regularly writing under time constraints mimics exam conditions, improving speed and clarity. Practicing diverse topics ensures well-rounded skills and familiarity with various stylings. Engaging in group discussions or workshops can provide valuable critique and diverse perspectives, allowing candidates to refine their writing. Utilizing feedback from such exercises helps in honing composition, articulation, and the logical structure of their answers, leading to better performance.