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UPSC Prelims Preparation Guide

1. Read NCERT Books

NCERT textbooks are essential for building a strong foundation for the UPSC exam, especially for

subjects like history, geography, economics, and polity.

Recommended NCERT Books:

- History: Class 6-12 History books (Ancient, Medieval, Modern).

- Geography: Class 6-12 Geography books.

- Polity: Class 9-12 Political Science books.

- Economics: Class 9-12 Economics books.

- Science: Class 6-10 Science books (focus on basic concepts).

How to Approach NCERTs:

- Start with the basics by reading Class 6-8 books.

- Gradually move to advanced books (Class 9-12).

- Make notes of important concepts, facts, and figures.

- Revise the material regularly.

2. Newspaper Reading

Staying updated with current affairs is crucial for the UPSC Prelims, and newspapers like The Hindu

or Indian Express are highly recommended.

How to Read Newspapers for UPSC:

- Focus Areas:
- National & International News: Focus on major government policies, reforms, and global events.

- Editorials: Read editorials to understand different viewpoints on various issues.

- Economy Section: Focus on budget, policies, economic growth, inflation, etc.

- Environment Section: Cover environmental issues, biodiversity, climate change, and government

initiatives.

- Science & Technology: Keep an eye on scientific advancements, space missions, and tech

developments.

- Key Sections to Focus on:

- Front Page (national/international events).

- Editorial and Opinion.

- Economy and Business sections.

- Science and Technology.

- Environment.

How to Make Notes from Newspapers:

- Summarize important points in bullet form.

- Group articles under headings like Polity, Economy, Environment, etc.

- Focus on facts and figures relevant to UPSC.

- Avoid unnecessary details and sensational news.

Current Affairs Magazines (for revision):

- Yojana

- Kurukshetra

- PIB (Press Information Bureau) releases

- Economic Survey of India


3. Importance of NCERT and Newspaper Reading

NCERT:

- Helps in building fundamental knowledge of key subjects.

- Provides clarity on basic concepts, which are frequently tested in prelims.

Newspapers:

- Keeps you updated with dynamic portions like current affairs.

- Enhances analytical skills and helps understand the application of theoretical knowledge.

This combination of NCERT and newspapers will help you cover both the static and dynamic

portions of the UPSC Prelims syllabus efficiently.

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