The nature of the IAS exam is to test the applicant s awareness concerning the happenings around him/ her. It a is a test of alertness and also awareness rather than just knowledge! Students have to be updated on almost all Current issues – regional, national or international. He/She really should have sufficient knowledge of current issues which is tested by UPSC at all stages (Prelims, Mains and Interview).
The importance of current affairs is immense.
Where you should read current affairs?
Hindu Newspaper is an excellent source of information and facts associated with Current Affairs.
Students may also refer to other national dailies similar to The Indian Express, LiveMint according to their choice.
For economy-related concerns, The Economic Times or Business Standard will also be referred.
What news needs to be followed in newspapers?
It is not necessary to read all the news and also editorials given in the newspaper. Students have to get ready other subjects similar to general studies also.
Try to follow the important national news, economic news and also international news based on the UPSC mains syllabus topics. (Note: Students really should keep a copy of UPSC mains syllabus together with them on their study table . )
For science and also tech-related news, follow The Hindu s Sunday newspaper column on Science and Technology.
For Art and also culture, follow Friday review supplement in Hindu Newspaper.
How to read a newspaper?
Mark the news related to UPSC examinations on first glance. In the second reading, read the complete news and mark the essential points for making notes. (Note: Try to develop a practice of creating everyday current affairs note making for finalized revision before the exam ) .
Students are advised to not spend several hours reading the newspaper including note making. (Caution: In the initial days it might consume a long time, that s not a problem . )
From mains perspective, students are likely to have some insights on existing issues, for they should follow the editorial section of Hindu ( or Indian Express ) on regular basis for news analysis.
Since most editorials usually are written by subject expertise, these editorials are more authentic and also reliable for getting points for mains exam answer writing. (Note: Ignore the individual views provided in the news analysis and also editorials )
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The significance of current affairs in IAS(get IAS IAS coaching in amritsar and IAS coaching in jalandhar) examination
UPSC is fond of asking questions according to current issues. Believe us, UPSC continues to be following a similar trend for years with each other.
Most of the topics mentioned in the UPSC mains examination syllabus are dynamic in nature. It means that topics have to be regularly updated according to the recent developments.
Say as an example: International Relation topics, Background information of India s relation along with other countries can be read from the textbook, but also for recent development in bilateral and also multilateral relations, you have to follow newspaper regularly for writing good answers.If You are preparing for HAS Or PCS you can take coaching from the best leading institute of Chandigarh HAS Coaching in Chandigarh and PCS Coaching in Chandigarh.
