How to Make Newspaper Notes for UPSC Current Affairs
Reading newspapers is extremely important for the UPSC Civil Services Examination because the weightage given to the dynamic part of the UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus is quite significant.
How to Make Newspaper Notes for UPSC Current Affairs
Reading newspapers is extremely important for the UPSC Civil Services Examination because the weightage given to the dynamic part of the UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus is quite significant. This article will teach you how to make notes from newspapers for the IAS exam.
IAS Aspirants' Preferred Newspapers
- The Hindu
- The Indian Express
Before beginning current affairs preparation, it is prudent to be familiar with the IAS exam pattern and the UPSC syllabus. A beginner with little knowledge of the UPSC syllabus and pattern must read and prepare newspapers for a long time. Studying the syllabus and previous years' papers thoroughly can help an aspirant choose the right articles/issues from the newspaper(s) for the exam while excluding irrelevant ones. As a result, the time spent reading newspapers will be reduced, and the aspirant will know which articles to read and what to avoid.
Making Newspaper Notes for the UPSC
This same concern is making meaningful notes from a newspaper for UPSC. Making notes is an art that one learns over time. Notes ought to be clear, precise, efficient, and understandable in a short time. The methods for preparing notes for the IAS exam vary from person to person. The following are two approaches:
- Some aspirants prefer to keep a separate register/book/pages or flip cards and categorize them by months, subjects, and topics.
- Because the syllabus is vibrant, some students prefer to take notes digitally because it is easier to classify and edit/append notes. The use of the internet for current affairs is unavoidable, and this method makes it easier to update directly from the internet. Aspirants can use Evernote notebooks and organize them by particular topic and subject matter.
Both the techniques of note-making mentioned above have their pros and cons. It is up to the individual to determine which method works best for them.
Here are a few pointers on how to make effective notes from newspapers for UPSC:
- Editorials on defense news, the economy, constitutional amendments, the environment, government bills and schemes, international affairs, social issues, court rulings, and so on should be prioritized.
- Ignore purely political news, celebrity news, and hyperlocal news.
- Make a note of it in your own words. Highlight and underline essential keywords, and include information from reliable sources such as PIB, Yojana, and PRS.
- An aspirant is expected to make a summary of key issues and articles. Keep the article's essence in mind, noting the theme, facts, reasons, benefits, implications, and so on.
- The notes prepared for current events must be concise. "Less is always more in UPSC preparation," as the saying goes.
- Editorials are crucial because they contain opinions and analyses on various topics. Sometimes Editorials may have biased viewpoints. However, as a UPSC aspirant, one must identify points both for and against the issue. This aids in the formation of one's neutral viewpoint.
- Notes can be taken digitally or on paper, but they must be structured according to the UPSC syllabus for quick revision and maximum impact.
- Finally, revise, revise, revise!
Several more students who read newspapers need to organize their note-taking. This causes a problem because UPSC exam questions frequently contain a mix of static and dynamic content. Please see the links below for more information on the UPSC examination.
With prelims 2023 fast approaching, IAS aspirants can keep up with current events by following our Snapticles and editorial And practicing daily prelims questions.
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