The UPSC Guide

Stages

1. Prelims ( CA , His , Geo , Pol , Eco , Evnt , Sci&Tech , Gen.Sci )

2. Mains

3. Interview


UPSC Current Affairs by Vikrant Sir


To clear the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), staying updated with current affairs is crucial. Here’s how you can approach it:

1. Timeframe for Current Affairs

  • Focus on the last 12 months of current affairs leading up to the exam, but ideally, you should begin your preparation 1-2 years before the exam.
  • For Prelims: Current affairs from the last 12-18 months are enough. Focus on key events related to Indian and international politics, economy, environment, science & technology, and governance.
  • For Mains: You need to have a deeper understanding of current affairs for the past 1-2 years, especially for topics like social issues, economy, and international relations.
  • For Interview (Personality Test): Current affairs from the last 1-2 years are essential, particularly issues related to governance, policies, international relations, and social issues.

2. Amount of Time per Day

  • Daily Reading: Ideally, you should dedicate about 1-2 hours daily to reading current affairs. This could include:
    • Reading newspapers (The Hindu or The Indian Express are preferred for UPSC).
    • Going through current affairs magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra, and PRS India for government-related policies.
    • Following monthly current affairs compilations from institutes like Vision IAS, Insights, or some online platforms.

3. Sources for Current Affairs:

  • Newspapers: Read editorials, articles related to national and international issues.
  • Magazines: Monthly magazines like Yojana, Kurukshetra, Frontline, and Economic & Political Weekly (EPW) are beneficial.
  • Online Platforms: Platforms like Vision IAS, Insights on India, and Forum IAS provide curated daily current affairs.

4. Consistency is Key

  • You should follow current affairs consistently throughout your preparation period. It's not just about reading news but also about retaining and connecting it with the syllabus.

5. Revising Current Affairs

  • Regular revision is necessary. Maintain notes for daily and monthly updates and ensure you revise them periodically to keep the information fresh.

Conclusion:

  • Start reading current affairs 1-2 years before your exam.
  • Dedicate 1-2 hours daily for current affairs.
  • Stick to credible sources and ensure you revise your notes frequently.



 "History of India and Indian National Movement" UPSC ke syllabus ka ek important part hai. Is topic ko efficiently cover karne ke liye aapko kuch key sources aur strategies follow karni chahiye. Main aapko step-by-step guide de raha hoon ki kaunse books aur resources se aap is topic ko padhein:

1. NCERT Books (Class 6-12)

NCERT books ek strong foundation banane ke liye zaroori hain, kyunki ye concepts ko clear karne mein madad karte hain aur important topics ko achhe se explain karte hain.

  • Class 6-8: General History of India ki overview.
  • Class 9-12:
    • Class 9 (History): "India and the Contemporary World" series se aapko ancient, medieval, aur modern history ke basics milenge.
    • Class 11 (History): "Themes in Indian History" ki books aapko detailed understanding deti hain.
    • Class 12 (History): "Themes in Indian History" aur "India’s Struggle for Independence" (Modern History) ko thoroughly padhna chahiye.

2. Books for Modern History

Modern Indian History ke liye ye books highly recommended hain:

  • Bipin Chandra ki "India's Struggle for Independence" (1857 se leke 1947 tak)
    • Ye book Indian National Movement ke stages ko detailed aur critical way mein cover karti hai. UPSC ke perspective se ye book kaafi important hai.
  • C.R. Das ki "Modern Indian History"
    • Is book se aapko key events aur important personalities ke baare mein clear understanding milti hai.

3. Ancient and Medieval India

  • For Ancient India:

    • R.S. Sharma ki "Indian Society and Culture" (Ancient India)
    • M. L. Kothari ki "Ancient India" bhi aapke liye useful ho sakti hai.

  • For Medieval India:

    • Satish Chandra ki "Medieval India" (Part 1 aur Part 2)
    • Satish Chandra ki books me medieval India ke major rulers, their administration, and important events covered hain jo UPSC mein aate hain.

4. Test Series and Previous Year Papers

  • Solve Previous Year Question Papers: Ye practice aapko pata chalne mein madad karti hai ki kis tarah se questions framed hote hain.
  • Join a Test Series: UPSC history ki test series dekar aap apne preparation ko evaluate kar sakte hain.

5. Online Resources and Current Affairs

  • Vision IAS Notes (Modern History and National Movement)
  • Insights on India (Daily History and Current Affairs analysis)
  • UPSC Monthly Magazines (Kurukshetra, Yojana)

6. Strategic Study Plan

  • Ancient India: Concepts like Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryan Empire, Gupta period, etc.
  • Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal period, Bhakti and Sufi movement, etc.
  • Modern India: British rule, revolt of 1857, Indian National Congress, and movements like Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India, etc.

History ko breakdown karke padhein aur focus karein major revolutions aur movements par, especially those that have shaped India’s independence struggle.

7. Reference Books for In-depth Study (Optional but Useful)

  • Romila Thapar's "History of India"
  • K.K Aziz's "The Murder of History"
  • Bipan Chandra ki "Communalism in Modern India" for understanding the socio-political context

Agar aap systematically padhte hain, daily revision karte hain aur test series attempt karte hain, toh aapko "History of India and Indian National Movement" achhe se cover karne mein madad milegi.

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