@sstarrr thought of doing them but could not, so will do at later stage only.
Same here. I had thought of doing them too, but I feel if I am not doing it now I shall certainly not be able to do it later on either.
@adivasi have you joined any test series per se? i have done mrunal once, sri ram half kiya. I dont think usse mains hojayega. Even though I am an economic graduate(galti se) , couldn't do them. I have started. need to fidure out way ahead.
@Gaurav I am not doing now. Not even possible, itna kuch krne ko hai.
@sstarrr Haan wahi, same here. Not possible. Moreover, after much deliberations I decided to do Current Affairs from newspaper only, and thus dropped the idea of daily MCQs solving.
@Gaurav cool, it took me more than a month to set a pattern for CA.1.Now I am reading Vision's Daily PDFs, and reading newspaper (jyada ache se nahi, I dunno I never feel like reading most of the editorials or read them completely )2. Also I have started to do monthly magazines from May 2020 as of now, will be able to do the ones of few months before that also but only when this will be finished.And that's it for CA.
Nice, and I feel these are quite enough. What is needed is just to stick to these sources and follow them consistently.
joined Forum already. have written pretty much phele ke tests. economy mei I am stuck
I think everyone does more or less from same sources. Usually people do it from Mrunal, Sriram, Economic Survey, Economy page (The Hindu/IE). I think you will certainly be able to gain confidence in Economics once you start covering these sources well.
@Always_confused which optional bro ...seems like geography :P
haha :-)
@Gaurav sure, will start posting schedule from tomorrow..
Same here, from tomorrow.
Can any of you guys active here help me with this?
I am preparing economy for the first time. Watching mrunal videos but I am not finding them much comprehensive. Sometime I feel a number of videos in the series are not relevant for 2021 exam , which is kind of obvious too but since this only is available source as well as well recommended one, I guess there is no much choice.
So, is this approach right to follow this along with NCERT? Also, I am not able to make good notes from Mrunal videos, its just that he makes the most of the terms easy to understand in the subject.
I had studied from Ramesh Singh and I found it to be very comprehensive. No wonder, It happens to be my primary source for Indian Economy. You may have a look and at least go through it once to see whether you find it good enough. Additionally, I have Sanjeev Verma which has some good chapters especially when viewed from Mains perspective.
i have seen mrunal long time back for conceptual clarity and nt following these days. my advice si take notes even if its simple 3-4 lines in ur own words & examples from mrunal videos. Follow a single book either ramesh singh(selective topics) or shankar ganesh(it uses simple language). most important for economy is eco survey&budget, current affairs and good understanding of concepts.
I have also heard that Shankar Ganesh is very nice for conceptual clarity and making a good base for Economy. And I concur with you here too that Economic Survey and current developments in Economic sector are most important for our exam particularly Mains. The articles of Yojana magazine are very much relevant, too.
My suggestion for knowing what to cover from each subject/paper is to go through the previous year questions. Categorize them according to which paper it is and under which sub-heading it would come from. Do this yourself instead of relying on compilations by various institutes. This way you'll start to have some ideas on what are the kind of questions that are being asked and what the demands of the questions are. Once you do this, when you start to see various editorials, articles etc. you'll start to slowly see what kind of points to take from them and what kind of editorials you need to read and which ones you need to ignore. Also be sure to be Mains ready this time. That is, finish your optional completely, and do GS 1, 2 and 3 (the static portions and the basic fodder notes). Also practice answer writing. I think it's more crucial to be mains ready this time than the previous years since there is only around 2.5 months between Prelims and Mains. That's 1 whole month less than usual. That 1 month difference will feel like a 6 month difference at that time if you don't compensate for that now itself.
+1 Exactly. You also 2021 aspirant?
@Gaurav 2019 aspirant lol
Ok. So, got selected??
@Gaurav No no i've been trying from 2019 prelims onwards. That is, 2021 would be my 3rd attempt.
Achchha okay.
So if I shall have to re-strategise, seeing mrunal videos for understanding and scribbling along and then following a book ,either selectively or completely shall help.
I guess this can be done and I was also thinking to follow a book but on a shortage of time.
Next task is to choose a book,
So, Ramesh Singh as@Gaurav has said is a good one. And so are 1. Sanjeev Verma 2. Shanker Ganesh 3. Vivek Singh and Sriram'S IAS economy printed notes.
If you have come across these books, can you please help me with the choice? I want a book with easy to understand language, I think Sriram'S has not that easy language and Ramesh Singh is a bulky book (people say if you don't have economics as optional, then go for other options).
I think you are writing this to@Vinay12, aren't you? Anyway, if asking me- Yes, you are correct Ramesh Singh is a bit vast, Sriram's language is not that simple (concluded from the little portion for which I referred to it), Sanjeev Verma is not sufficient alone being very thin book and so is Shankar Ganesh which is largely recommended as a basic book I mean not an advanced one. hmm Let Vinay tell which one he will recommend. :) Meanwhile, just have a look at the below mentioned book which I don't think would be bad in all probability and which I feel will serve the purpose well. Not recommending but just asking you to explore it a bit.
Indian Economy by Nitin Singhania
@Gaurav arey nhi nhi , I am just seeking answer by discussing, be it from anybody here.And I don't want to add one more in the list, so let nitin singhania be out already.
Okay okay
@Always_confused @Tara16 @Wordsmithyy @JessicaPearson You all may participate if you find it useful :)
I gave the prelims this year. I don't hope to pass, I am out by a big margin. So, aiming for 2021 now.
Right now, I plan to devote time to optional preparation (Mathematics) till mid December atleast. Also, I am planning to write test series for optional. I am not focusing on essay, answer writing and other mains specific preparation as I hope that I will cover it in the gap between pre and mains. I will put in minimal time for answer writing and essay by simply looking at previous year solved mains paper and essays. Most of my daily study goes in optional preparation.
Apart from optional study, I devote roughly 2 hours to daily current affairs( Forum 9pm + factly + daily current affairs MCQ) + newspaper analysis by Shankar IAS.
Can anybody comment on my strategy so that I could know what I should be doing if I am doing the wrong thing?
Hey, welcome aboard. Sorry to say but your strategy doesn't seem to be proper as you have planned to cover Mains specific prep and answer writing in between Prelims and Mains which is totally uncalled for. Actually, distantly it seems that you would be able to do them in those 81 days gap but actually nervousness in those days will be at all time high and believe me it would not be possible for you to start something new in that gap. Keep that time only for writing Mains full length tests and hardcore revision. Rest, complete all other things well in advance. You don't have to stress out much for Essay and Ethics as one day in a week from now on will give full justice to them. But you must prepare for GS I, II, III from now itself by going through each subtopic mentioned in syllabus and making specific notes for them which could come handy for revision after Prelims. Also, you must allot some time in a day for answer writing from now itself. This is at least what I feel. :) Let others pour out their thoughts too.
@Vinay12 Good Morning. I have started my studies again after a gap, will gain momentum in a day or two and thereafter will start updating here.
Hello everyone,
I'm new here. Gave UPSC - pre twice but didn't clear it, as I didn't plan / revise properly. So this time I'm aiming to clear with proper strategy. I want to finish studying GS4+ optional+ GS1 before Feb end. So, guide me along the way.
DAY 1 - Daily Target
1) ETHICS- Dimensions
2) Art and culture up to Chalcolithic
3)Optional 2 subtopics
Hi, nice to know that you figured out where you went wrong in your earlier attempts and making improvements on it with a clear intent. And yes, we all will guide each other while in journey to reach our destinations. :)
hey all@Gaurav @sstarrr @psyduck @adivasi , i was just thinking if anyone will be interested in collaborating note making for GS Mains topics. lets say even each one prepares a topic a day for 2 weeks will get us 50-60 topics covered for GS. 3-4 ppl will be enough. if u r seriously interested to prepare, we can collaborate. it will bring differnt dimensions for a topic as well. its entirely mains oriented.
Check inbox please. :)
@Vinay12 @Mauraisles what is your revision strategy? i couldnt see revision in your daily targets
Last time kept it on 7th day in 10 day cycle of my studies bt got too much to revise. So Gng to revise every 3 rd day before i start the topic for the day, / on workdays..
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26th oct - work day
Complete backlogs of daily ca and eco topics.
Nice. And you are very consistent in updating your target and progress achieved. Even on work days, you try to cover a substantial portion. Really praiseworthy! :)
This time I am planning to study Current Affairs by Daily Summaries of 2/3 websites plus MCQ instead of Monthly PDF. But don't know which one to follow.
1. Vision IAS daily
2. IAS BABA daily
3. CivilsDaily
4. Insights
5. Forum IAS etc etc.
Kindly recommend which 2 to pick.
Can't suggest exactly which 2 you should be going for but yes Forum IAS may be chosen as one. I had seen that of BYJU once and I was very impressed. You may have a look. It is published with the name of Comprehensive News Analysis (CNA).
@Gaurav im still struggling to compete my targets 🤪 . There's a long way to go.--+++±-----++-+++++26th oct review- did only 20% of backlogs. Gng to do them everyday for half n hour.
Yes, that happens almost to everyone but I know inasmuch as you are committed, you will overcome that also. :)
28th oct
Yesterday I was full on talking mode, taking call after call and slept off. So Same targets today.
11-1.30 optional( common sense& durkheim)
4.30- 7pm - revision + eco topics
7-9pm - prelim static science& tech
10- 11.30pm - daily ca
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Hey@Vinay12 Good going. Just keep it up.
All the best. Bye.
Hi,
I checked the Shankar Ganesh Book for economy, it is a very thin book as compared to the other's like Sriram or Ramesh Singh.
Can it just be used? Also, what shall I do, Mrunal videos are not helping me much.
Yes, you are correct. I had in fact already told you that it is book just for having basic concepts in Economy. The same is case with Sanjeev Verma. Though Sanjeev Varma has some really good contents for Mains but still anyhow you will have to go for either Ramesh Singh or Sriram IAS. Ramesh Singh is my fav, you may try it once. Also, for economy you will have to leverage Niti Aayog's Strategy for New India @75 document as also Economic Survey as and when it gets released. Vision IAS Value Added materials will also provide you requisite contents for Mains. Mrunal though liked by many candidates never really appealed me so can't comment on that.
@Gaurav thanku 🙂
It was nice interacting with you and others. Now time to take a break from Forum so that can concentrate upon my studies with utmost focus. Also, my Brother laser printer which was shipped from Haryana is reaching here today and so shall start full fledged studies from now on. Best wishes to one and all. :)
@Vinay12 Thanks :)
@Wordsmithyy Thank you. I will, for sure. :)
@thistooshallpass sir jee plz guide abt commerce optional... Commerce thread is not working..or plz coordinate for commerce.. Whatever notes I make for commerce.. I will share with u.. Plz guide for commerce.. I m from baba aadaam times.. When even format of balance sheet was different
Writing mains this year or preparing for 2021??
Writing mains this year or preparing for 2021??
@Bread_pizza Just now recalled I have asked same question earlier too. So, kindly disregard and sorry for the inconvenience that may have been caused. :)
It's being increasingly difficult for me to study in isolation. Also I feel if I am unable to control my frequent login on Forum as also visiting various thread, is it really feasible for me to study in isolation which demands even stricter self control? To successfully execute the latter which requires higher self discipline I must learn first to successfully practice the former. Is my analogy right? Can anyone here help me in subsiding my confusion?@Vinay12 @Mauraisles @Luna Lovegood and others as well
@Gaurav It is not as if you consciously login to forum to check various threads. It seems to have become your unconscious habit. For breaking the habit chain, just try leaving your laptop or smartphone (whichever way you access internet) away for 1 week. Keep it out of your sight and out of your reach. Whenever you feel the need for a break, instead of fidgeting on the internet, talk to someone, get some fresh air outside, or try reading books (non-fiction, that are not addictive). That's it, you don't need to develop any higher self-discipline on that. You just need to break the cycle. This is something I have gone through and am speaking through experience, not by only reading books. It is something that works.
Habits consist of cue, routine and reward cycle. By repeatedly making the same conscious choices, you make the habit a part of your unconscious self (This is done by the brain to save energy). Habits never die, they only get replaced by newer habits. Unless you form a new habit that keeps the same cue but a different routine, eradicating habit is very difficult. Reference: The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Thanks brother. I forgot to specifically tag you above but good that it didn't matter. :) Very practical advice of yours. I will definitely give it a try but just tell me one thing if at all I manage to keep my laptop out of my reach for a week (Because I access via it only, already have packed my smartphone), isn't it that I will ultimately have to exercise a part of discipline too after those 7 days given the same habit may begin troubling me even then also?? Please clarify.
@IamThat Thanks bro, now it's clear. The essence is that focus should be shifted from Forum and this can be successfully done by making some other habits as predominant. And after succeeding in it for some days what can be done is operating Forum once or twice a day for a short pre-decided time. Thank you so much. :)
@Mauraisles No no, you have made your points very clear. I got the essence. It's about developing preventive ways + some external forms of self-control. For example, replacing internet surfing with some other stuffs in the short breaks and using some specific Apps which help exercise self control. Thanks a lot. :)
@Vinay12 Isolation is my case is whatever you can think of by it. No Facebook, no WhatsApp, no Telegram, no smartphone, not a single friend, and not even a study circle. But yes, these all because I have made a deliberate choice about it to keep all my sources of distractions at bay. No doubt it helps, but at times it haunts too. Anyway, your idea of studying those subjects which could keep internet sidelined is really nice. Thanks :)
@Luna Lovegood Yes, you are right in your statement that complete isolation is not effective in long run. I too feel it. It works miraculously for some short period of time but not otherwise. Maybe because we aren't machine but social animals having emotions and mood swings. And aim should be to maximize study hours rather than minimize time spent on Forum. Right you are. Thank you very much. :)
02.11.2020
Prelims remaining- 07 months, 25 days (237 days)
Mains remaining- 10 months, 15 days (319 days)
1) Indian Polity- 2 hours
2) Indian Geography- 2 hours
3) Commerce and Accountancy- 2 hours
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Will update by night as to how many hours I managed to study.
02.11.2020
Prelims remaining- 07 months, 25 days (237 days)
Mains remaining- 10 months, 15 days (319 days)
1) Indian Polity- 2 hours
2) Indian Geography- 2 hours
3) Commerce and Accountancy- 2 hours
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Will update by night as to how many hours I managed to study.
Completed fully focused studies for 5 hours as against a target of 6.
PS- Not doing it anymore. Have come to same realization which was reached earlier many a time- of the exercise serving no useful purpose.
Hi everyone. I don't know this is the right place to ask this question but I'm stuck. I really can't understand the syllabus (as many people know it topic wise) Recently I've almost completed all ncert for economics but I'm confused about what next! Should I go for standard book or should I complete other ncert first? I'm a beginner and tbh doing my level best to understand this whole syllabus.. People say that go through past year papers and find what to study Nd what to not..but if I can't comprehend the syllabus, how can I comprehend what topics are frequently asked? Please help me out.. I'll be really really really thankful 🙏🏻
But the UPSC has already elucidated the syllabus in quite a detailed manner. For example, out of the 20 sub-topics which relate to GS-III, the first 10 clearly belong to the Indian Economy. Isn't it? I guess you are asking from Prelims perspective! Am I right?
@Gaurav sir I'm asking for both the mains and prelims. If you could help me out with this I'd be really thankful 🙏🏻 I'm stuck and confused.
For Mains, I have already told you that out of the 20 sub-topics which GS-III comprises, the first 10 belong to Economy. And as regards Economy (Prelims) static portion, the following may help you.
1) Indian Economy- An introduction
2) Economic Planning, Growth and Development
3) Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment
4) Inflation
5) RBI and Monetary Policy
6) Money, Banking and Financial Markets
7) Public Finance in India
8) Indian Agriculture
9) Indian Industries
10) External Sectors of India
11) International Economic Organizations
12) Government Budgeting and Taxation
13) Inclusive Growth
PS- The topic listed above are only inclusive meaning thereby they are not exhaustive.
@Gaurav Sir could you please tell about the rest of the subjects also? I know what I'm asking is too much, but this would give me some direction and clarity. I'll be really thankful 🙏🏻
Actually, having confusion in Economy is genuine because there is no unanimity among aspirants as to what should be the one stop solution for it but the same is not the case with other subjects like Polity, Modern Indian History, Geography, etc because there are specific books for these parts which more or less everyone does follow. For example, M. Laxmikanth for Polity, Spectrum for Modern Indian History, NCERT 9th-12th for Indian Geography, Old NCERT books/Tamil Nadu Board books for Ancient and Medieval Indian History, etc. So, please don't make much efforts to decode the Prelims syllabus. Instead, read the standard books, revise them again and again, keep abreast of the current events, and solve Previous Years' Questions. To gauge your level of preparations you may attempt some mocks too, but certainly not now at a time when you are a beginner.
You may go through the following link which I am sure will help you. All the best. :)
Actually, having confusion in Economy is genuine because there is no unanimity among aspirants as to what should be the one stop solution for it but the same is not the case with other subjects like Polity, Modern Indian History, Geography, etc because there are specific books for these parts which more or less everyone does follow. For example, M. Laxmikanth for Polity, Spectrum for Modern Indian History, NCERT 9th-12th for Indian Geography, Old NCERT books/Tamil Nadu Board books for Ancient and Medieval Indian History, etc. So, please don't make much efforts to decode the Prelims syllabus. Instead, read the standard books, revise them again and again, keep abreast of the current events, and solve Previous Years' Questions. To gauge your level of preparations you may attempt some mocks too, but certainly not now at a time when you are a beginner.
You may go through the following link which I am sure will help you. All the best. :)
@DuhanSrishty I guess it must have helped you get some clarity. If not, please let me know as soon as possible what else you need to know specifically.
@Gaurav Things are much clear now sir.. Thank you so much..I feel being a beginner things would take a little time before pieces start to fall into the right places.. starting with the basics now..hope for the best 😊🙏🏻
Glad to know. And yes, given you are a newbie it would take some time before you get to know everything about this exam. Don't stress out much about that. Happens to everyone who starts the journey. All the best. :)
It's a lone fight, and it's must be fought alone now. Any search of study partner, peer group, guidance programme, coaching, mentorship, etc etc is futile and most likely not going to serve the purpose- at least in my case. Clearing this exam doesn't depend on one's capacity- I was fully capable but I couldn't. Excelling here depends on whether or not one is focussed, and able to consistently devote a sufficient number of quality hours. Enough of today's lecture. :)you may be right. but the so called right approch not worked this time. I am in search of what went wrong. and guess what m still searching. i know at least two ppl who ticked 100 questions are writing mains. they were not even close to my prep:-
1. one ex-manager a PSB : was busy with share market investment. hardly solved 10 mocks. was scoring 70+ in tests writing mains.
2. Another one crying whole time that i left my material in ORN cant study, this lockdown ruined my attempt. age is the issue or left attempt n all that. Can tell you that he was not read even single month CA is writing mains.#PM_tukka_maro yojna made their day. I was consistently getting 120+ in vajiram and forum tests and now writing this post.
Now can you tell me what to do? Chill and do whatever you can. :)
First of all, it's really sad to know that you couldn't clear Prelims even after preparing hard. Secondly, I was about to write something above but then I pressed backspace button and avoided, and it was that certain luck is also involved which sometimes plays an imp role. Maybe your case was the one falling in it. Thirdly, you should figure out what went wrong in your case but at the same time your friends should not boast about their Prelims result, and this is because a CSE aspirant can bring no more dishonour to his Civils cycle than clearing Prelims somehow and writing Mains only to flunk in it. So, what I mean to say is that you are better off anytime. It's better to fail in Prelims itself than writing Mains without prep and failing in it. If they were really so much unprepared for Prelims going by your description, can they be expected to clear Mains? So, don't think that they have done something great by passing Prelims with the helps of all those tukkas and conjectures because eventually they are going to be out of the cycle soon. 'Writing mains' as said by you isn't a big thing, clearing Mains is. And Mains, as you yourself must be knowing, can't be prepared in 2.5 months, it's all about piecemeal approach of amassing knowledge over a period of minimum 10-12 months which can then be applied in the examination hall. So leave them, but yes it's really surprising that you couldn't clear it given you were consistently scoring 120+ in mocks and I understand how tough it will be for you to bear it.
It's a lone fight, and it's must be fought alone now. Any search of study partner, peer group, guidance programme, coaching, mentorship, etc etc is futile and most likely not going to serve the purpose- at least in my case. Clearing this exam doesn't depend on one's capacity- I was fully capable but I couldn't. Excelling here depends on whether or not one is focussed, and able to consistently devote a sufficient number of quality hours. Enough of today's lecture. :)you may be right. but the so called right approch not worked this time. I am in search of what went wrong. and guess what m still searching. i know at least two ppl who ticked 100 questions are writing mains. they were not even close to my prep:-
1. one ex-manager a PSB : was busy with share market investment. hardly solved 10 mocks. was scoring 70+ in tests writing mains.
2. Another one crying whole time that i left my material in ORN cant study, this lockdown ruined my attempt. age is the issue or left attempt n all that. Can tell you that he was not read even single month CA is writing mains.#PM_tukka_maro yojna made their day. I was consistently getting 120+ in vajiram and forum tests and now writing this post.
Now can you tell me what to do? Chill and do whatever you can. :)
First of all, it's really sad to know that you couldn't clear Prelims even after preparing hard. Secondly, I was about to write something above but then I pressed backspace button and avoided, and it was that certain luck is also involved which sometimes plays an imp role. Maybe your case was the one falling in it. Thirdly, you should figure out what went wrong in your case but at the same time your friends should not boast about their Prelims result, and this is because a CSE aspirant can bring no more dishonour to his Civils cycle than clearing Prelims somehow and writing Mains only to flunk in it. So, what I mean to say is that you are better off anytime. It's better to fail in Prelims itself than writing Mains without prep and failing in it. If they were really so much unprepared for Prelims going by your description, can they be expected to clear Mains? So, don't think that they have done something great by passing Prelims with the helps of all those tukkas and conjectures because eventually they are going to be out of the cycle soon. 'Writing mains' as said by you isn't a big thing, clearing Mains is. And Mains, as you yourself must be knowing, can't be prepared in 2.5 months, it's all about piecemeal approach of amassing knowledge over a period of minimum 10-12 months which can then be applied in the examination hall. So leave them, but yes it's really surprising that you couldn't clear it given you were consistently scoring 120+ in mocks and I understand how tough it will be for you to bear it.
I am a man without prejudice. Don't have even against them. No reason.
Yes but understand. They are like good at mains. Writing good answers. They have very good chance of clearing it.
You need to understand here that a large chunk of ppl get thrown out of this process at preliminary level itself. They are prepared for mains.
Every failed candidate says this. May be.... I was dam prepared for this mains. Even ready with essay themes. Just 15/20 tests and I am done. But????
Bhai, mains is much easier. Some ethos and if u are prepared well, no one will stop you. Just a balance needed. Mrunal says " aapko kam kharab answer likhne hai" and "maan ki baat" nahi likhni.
Ok
I am able to study on average around 7 hours in a day. However, I see from most toppers' claims and coaching websites references that atleast 8-10 hours of daily study is required to clear this exam. What is your opinion on this? Till what extent is this true? How many hours do each of you study in a day? Please post your hours, mentioning if you are preparing full time or doing it along with a job like Vinay12. I am preparing for this exam full time.
I think a minimum of 10 quality hours is needed. Although I am not able to devote even half of it but this is what I feel is required. Some even say they studied for 12 or 14 hours but studying that much daily is damn difficult. Even devoting 10 hours requires great discipline on one's part. Many students use to study for 7-8 hours ordinarily and extend it to 10-12 when exam approaches.
This year the gap between the recently held prelims and the next prelims is much lesser than it used to be earlier. So, the time for preparation is significantly reduced for aspirants who have already given the prelims this year but were not selected.
So, some areas of the preparation will be impacted. Which area of preparation are you choosing to dilute in view of lack of time? It could be gs-mains/answer writing/ optional/ prelims gs-static/ prelims gs-current affairs. Or is it that you have chosen to devote the same fraction of time to all the areas, which would dilute all the areas a bit?
As for me, I have chosen to dilute mains answer writing in view of my bulky optional (Mathematics). Hence, I would like to know what are your own personal strategies as well as suggestions for me.
Have not planned to this extent until now. As the time advances, automatically some subjects would start getting less attention than they otherwise would have got.
By the way, wish you and others on this thread a very happy and prosperous Deepawali. :)
18th nov
Gng out. So keeping it less
1) post independence
2) CA test if possible
@Mauraisles @Gaurav @psyduck wru guys, need u ppl on the thread.
Please check inbox :)
Hi all
Could anyone please share some method to cover current affairs for 2021. Assuming that I didn'nt have covered current affairs from any magazine or newspaper till. I can do it from now onwards. please tell me which magazine to cover and also how to utilise newspaper and how to make notes from newspaper.
Most of the people cover it from:
1) Newspaper (primary source)- any one out of The Hindu or Indian Express, I will recommend the latter.
2) One monthly magazine for supplementing the above- Vision IAS is the most preferred one.
Rest, after reading the articles you can makes notes either digitally or in hardcopy. When you opt for softcopy, it becomes more manageable compared to the other. Make broad heads or narrow heads after going through GS II and GS III syllabus and Prelims and Mains PYQs and paste the notes under the respective heads. Do these things without fail from now on and allot some time daily for the backlog so that they may be covered too in 2-3 months. The same time and energy which you put in making notes should be given to revision as well.
Most of the people cover it from:
1) Newspaper (primary source)- any one out of The Hindu or Indian Express, I will recommend the latter.
2) One monthly magazine for supplementing the above- Vision IAS is the most preferred one.
Rest, after reading the articles you can makes notes either digitally or in hardcopy. When you opt for softcopy, it becomes more manageable compared to the other. Make broad heads or narrow heads after going through GS II and GS III syllabus and Prelims and Mains PYQs and paste the notes under the respective heads. Do these things without fail from now on and allot some time daily for the backlog so that they may be covered too in 2-3 months. The same time time and energy which you put in making notes should be given to revision as well.
These two sources are the bare minimum and will help you get through. But if you want to go beyond and cover from some other beautiful sources too, you may go for RSTV, Yojana, DowntoEarth, BBC, Google, The Diplomat and ORF. But I guess paucity of time precludes going after these sources. So, wise decision will be to stick to the primary sources only.
