Today Current Affairs for Competitive Exams

Shruti Sharma AIR-1, UPSC CSE 2021

Notes Making Strategy for UPSC Preparation

Newspaper Selection:

• Read "The Hindu" primarily during most of the preparation.
• Also read "The Indian Express" before the interview.

Note-Taking Approach:

• Do not make rigorous notes from the newspaper.
• Read the newspaper religiously but only made notes of relevant topics.
• Make notes of topics that could help in the paper, focusing on parts related to the syllabus.

Use of Examples:

• Use newspaper examples extensively, especially for internal security and ethics answers.
• Make notes of specific examples like drone attacks for internal security and cyber security incidents.

Garima Lohia AIR-2, UPSC CSE 2022

How to Make Notes of Current Affairs

Avoid Overemphasis on Current Affairs:

• Mistake: Spending excessive time (six hours/day) on current affairs.
• Learning: Prioritize building a strong foundation in static subjects.

Static Subjects First:

• Strategy: Allocate more time to strengthening static subjects.
• Importance: Even with challenging current affairs, strong static knowledge ensures success.

Limited Time for Current Affairs:

• Approach: Give two hours for current affairs daily.
• Advice: Don't overindulge in collecting materials; focus on quality.

Trust in Chosen Material:

• Guidance: Stick to one trusted source for study materials.
• Tip: Consistency is more important than constantly switching sources.