Diligent reading of newspapers is going to help you in General Studies (Prelims as well as in Mains), some optional subjects which are dynamic in nature, in writing essay and in interview as well.
Newspapers have always been an integral part of any serious candidate’s arsenal. Reading newspaper daily is a habit; but reading it from preparation point of view is an art.
Information, from all spheres of life, flows in newspapers which are of made, keeping in mind the broad interests of masses; people from different walks of life having diverse tastes and pursuits.
Diligent reading of newspapers is going to help you in General Studies (Prelims as well as in Mains), some optional subjects which are dynamic in nature, in writing essay and in interview as well.
Be it economy, polity, judiciary, science & technology, social issues or may be environment; newspapers are filled with many such areas, facts-figures, information which is relevant from examination angle.
Have a look at past year’s Prelims and Main Examination papers to understand what kind of orientation is needed and what kind of news items are to be picked up. Smart work comes in to play, here, when you prepare self notes from newspapers, under different heads.
Some news items are hard facts but there are many developing stories which keep on changing with different perspectives from assorted opinions which take long time to mature. By keeping an eye on such news, you will be having an estimation of the events, self-belief and at any given time, you will have a decent idea about the current situation. Tracking these developments would help you in opinion building, broaden your outlook and enhance your analyzing capacity to make judgment.
So, next time when you pick newspapers, don’t be casual. Read it as if you are having a current affairs book in hand and start noting down what you feel important. To save time, you can surf internet editions/e-newspapers and bookmark important news items that appeal you.
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