HOW TO READ A NEWSPAPER FOR IAS EXAM

2. Which is the most informative newspaper from the candidate's point of view? An ideal newspaper which provides the updated information of current affairs, latest developments and detailed analysis of the International events of importance like treaties, legal updates and Technology Innovations. In order to get the most out of the newspaper, the candidates are advised to have the insight into the editorial sections of the paper as it provides the most comprehensive coverage of important topics for the IAS exam. Besides the current affairs, there are special sections dedicated to various topics such as Politics, Economy and Environmental and Ecology besides others. Some of the major advantages of reading a newspaper are : It acts as a hallmark of success in the preparation of the UPSC examination. The newspaper acts to cover the crucial issues in all dimensions like national, international science & technology etc. Introduction

3. Introduction The daily newspaper is always one of the integral preparatory strategy adopted by every UPSC aspirant. It serves the following important purposes: An important source of topics of national concern Provides one with exposure on regional news which though are not extremely important yet it provides one with an overview. Information on major High court verdicts and Parliamentary Debates Acts as a source of Focus on trends, growth parameters and issues. Also provides in-depth analysis of issues related to  Fiscal and Monetary Policies Detailed of issues related to women, education or health.

4. Local News Political News unless they are related to Treaties and Government Policies Gossip News such Bollywood news. Sport Titles and Awards A newspaper covers wide array of topics ranging from Geography, International Relations, Socio-Political News, Business, Financial News and current affairs.Itis a matter of utmost to understand how to read the newspaper to garner the best and the most optimum results.  Some Of The Not So Important News From Upsc Exam Perspective

5. GEOGRAPHY a) One must go through the syllabus carefully and sift the related keywords that are of prime importance b) Editorials must be gone through in great detail especially related to important inter-regional issues c) The candidate should be able to extract important points on topics such as federal structure and power distribution among union and states. d) The previous years IAS papers should be strictly referred to and solved for extended practice. The candidate should determine the pattern based on the type of questions repeated again every year and pay importance to those topics. e) Topics such as Indian Geographical mappings like rivers, mountains and gorges which require knowledge that can be gained through Atlas. Also, the changes in the economy along with the change in the climatic pattern is of utmost importance. How to study the subjects from the exam's prospective

6. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TOPICS Some of the integral topics  to be considered while preparing on topics of International Relations  are: i ) International Treaties  ii) Global Issues iii) Bilateral and Multilateral Issues iv) Foreign Policy v) International Institutes of Repute How to study the subjects from the exam's prospective

7. i) Stress on the whole rather than on the part i.e The examination is designed in such as a way that it evaluates the candidate for his in-depth understanding of the topic. Understand the who, what and why dynamics of the important topics. ii) Have an in-depth understanding of the important events in the editorial section of the newspaper. Most crucial and important points are usually picked up from the editorial section of the newspaper. iii) The candidate should have an inquisitive desire to know the chain of related issues which eventually led to the event. From the perspective of the exam, one should understand the WHAT, WHY AND HOW of the event? Read the newspaper for International Relations

8. iv) One should have a strong foundation of the best books on the Foreign policies by going through a in-depth study. It is vital to go through some elaborative and exhaustive books on the subject such as Pax India by ShashiTharoor before starting the newspaper. The main topics of interest are: a) India and Neighbours b) Indo-US Relations c) Indo-Russian Relations d) Indo-China Relations e) Arab World and the rest of Asia f) Europe, Africa and Latin America v) One should have the will to plan and execute. The candidate needs to extract the essence of the topic of study and try to be as close as possible. With so much information available from a variety of sources it is much needed from the candidate to streamline the scattered information for the logical response.  Read the newspaper for International Relations

9. iv) One should have a strong foundation of the best books on the Foreign policies by going through a in-depth study. It is vital to go through some elaborative and exhaustive books on the subject such as Pax India by ShashiTharoor before starting the newspaper. The main topics of interest are: a) India and Neighbours b) Indo-US Relations c) Indo-Russian Relations d) Indo-China Relations e) Arab World and the rest of Asia f) Europe, Africa and Latin America v) One should have the will to plan and execute. The candidate needs to extract the essence of the topic of study and try to be as close as possible. With so much information available from a variety of sources it is much needed from the candidate to streamline the scattered information for the logical response.  Read the newspaper for International Relations

10.  BUSINESS SECTION After the in-depth study of the Hindu editorial, move to the Business section for important updates in ratios and figures for prelims and guidelines or reforms in the economy for IAS Mains. It often comes with SEBI guidelines, RBI recommendations which can be noted to add factual value to your IAS Preparation. Lastly, do a cursory reading of the national and international page to note only the topics or happenings frequently stated in the paper and then backtrack the issue to study it in detail from all perspectives. One more vital know how is to identify where to focus within special editions and how to utilise it in coherence with the IAS preparation. Here, we have provided a table with all the sections to focus on while going through special edition sections and also how it will help you enhance your notes. How to study the subjects from the exam's prospective

11. IMPORTANT POINTS OF READING A NEWSPAPER FOR IAS EXAM To have the most gained from the newspaper, it is vital to note the following: i) Avoid making detailed notes of the newspaper as it is not effective and moreover is a time consuming process ii) Highlighting important points is of importance . iii) There are online software which can aid the candidate to make notes free of cost. iv) Make notes on the various topics of the exam including Polity & Governance, Issues related to Health & Education, Economy. Ensure that you categorize  Current Affairs Analysis using the same categories. These categories cover every topic of Prelims & Mains v) It is a great idea to put every news under its appropriate category. With the accumulation of notes with time and the notes in the systematic way, it becomes easier to revise notes as the exam approaches.

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