Newspaper Note-Making from 'The Hindu' by Vikram Grewal (AIR 51)
Dear Friend, newspapers are beautiful things. They can be used to cover slabs, cupboards, book shelves and what not. They are instrumental in packaging and cleaning. They can act as book covers. They can be used in 'best out of waste' and origami competitions.
They can also be read to gain knowledge or simply to act busy and pass the time.
Some people also use them to clear UPSC exams. *
*If you are interested in this, keep in mind the following basic things.
1. Read 'The Hindu' newspaper daily, for sure.
2. Don't cut out articles for future reference. We know you'll never read them.
3. Don't waste paper. Maintain a small notepad for note-making, not a huge register or diary.
4. Only write the keywords- not useless stories.
5. Don't write down ultra-dynamic things (that are bound to change before the exam).
6. Write only static facts that make sense. For eg. policy decisions, schemes, events, agencies, govt. bodies, India's ranking in indices etc.
7. Think like an Examiner while reading and ask yourself 'Can an MCQ on this be made?'
8. If 'yes', then write it. If 'no', then don't.
9. NEVER read Poltical Statements or controversies or opinions that are bound to change.
10. Don't read sports news, if an enthusiast- don't go beyond headlines.
11. DON'T try to solve Cryptic Crossword until retirement.
12. READ cartoons and comics. Smile more often.
Good luck!
Best wishes,
V. G.
SAMPLE from my News-Notes from October 2017:
They can also be read to gain knowledge or simply to act busy and pass the time.
Some people also use them to clear UPSC exams. *
*If you are interested in this, keep in mind the following basic things.
1. Read 'The Hindu' newspaper daily, for sure.
2. Don't cut out articles for future reference. We know you'll never read them.
3. Don't waste paper. Maintain a small notepad for note-making, not a huge register or diary.
4. Only write the keywords- not useless stories.
5. Don't write down ultra-dynamic things (that are bound to change before the exam).
6. Write only static facts that make sense. For eg. policy decisions, schemes, events, agencies, govt. bodies, India's ranking in indices etc.
7. Think like an Examiner while reading and ask yourself 'Can an MCQ on this be made?'
8. If 'yes', then write it. If 'no', then don't.
9. NEVER read Poltical Statements or controversies or opinions that are bound to change.
10. Don't read sports news, if an enthusiast- don't go beyond headlines.
11. DON'T try to solve Cryptic Crossword until retirement.
12. READ cartoons and comics. Smile more often.
Good luck!
Best wishes,
V. G.
SAMPLE from my News-Notes from October 2017:
Comments
I read you blog and i have just one question
Who do you learn from? or What inspires you to live in such a way?
I would really like to know this.
Usually "topper's notes" look no less than an excerpt straight out of an encrypted file that of course makes little or no sense. So, thank you for the honest screenshots. I really REALLY appreciate it.
Do you plan on writing answers on Quora by any chance? You write very well and I'd love to read more of em.
Please keep updating the blog whenever you have time.
:)
I mean there is so much data.. did you refer to any other sources for current affairs like websites/magazines? ?
Every day there are more news than you made notes each day, how did you manage the rest?
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