Strategies to help candidates connect emotionally with UPSC syllabi topics include contextual storytelling and real-life examples that resonate with personal experiences or current societal issues. Encouraging candidates to reflect on why specific topics matter to them, exploring their implications on society and individuals, can foster a deeper emotional connection. Integrating diverse assignments such as debates or presentations on contentious issues allows students to express their viewpoints passionately. Moreover, maintaining a curiosity-driven approach to learning and relating topics to future roles in civil services can enhance emotional investment in their studies.