How to prepare notes for UPSC Mains -
(Explained through example)
(Explained through example)
Let's say, you are preparing a topic - poverty. First step would be to look at syllabus and locate relevance of this topic.
In case of poverty
⦿ GS 1 - Poverty and developmental issues
⦿ GS 2 - Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
⦿ GS 3 - Food Security
In case of poverty
⦿ GS 1 - Poverty and developmental issues
⦿ GS 2 - Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
⦿ GS 3 - Food Security
Now, your notes should be prepared in such a way that any question around above syllabus point should be covered in it.
So, here - we will start with defining poverty.
Pro tip: Add some data/stats in your notes - It can be used in answers (as intro or to substantiate a point)
So, here - we will start with defining poverty.
Pro tip: Add some data/stats in your notes - It can be used in answers (as intro or to substantiate a point)
Next step will be to deep dive into various dimensions of given topic. In case of poverty - we will prepare:
⦿ Types of povery
⦿ How poverty is measured
⦿ Various committees on poverty estimation
⦿ Causes of poverty
⦿ Government initiates
⦿ Way forward
etc.
⦿ Types of povery
⦿ How poverty is measured
⦿ Various committees on poverty estimation
⦿ Causes of poverty
⦿ Government initiates
⦿ Way forward
etc.
Apart from this, also try to add some diagrams, visuals, etc. in your notes.
Arrange all points under relevant subheading for better readability and recallability.
Prepare all UPSC CSE Mains topic notes in such a manner.
Arrange all points under relevant subheading for better readability and recallability.
Prepare all UPSC CSE Mains topic notes in such a manner.
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