Why to read The Hindu Newspaper

The Hindu Paper Clearly differentiate between News and Opinions. The Hindu
News Paper gives Priority to areas of National Concern & usually avoid masala
news items/trivial issues. But If you want to read it fully then it takes you too
much time(usually four to five hours) & UPSC candidates do not have so much
time to give newspaper reading only, So you Have to read it in a smart way ,
you should read the each and every word carefully and also each and every
aspect of it will be covered. Your Vocabulary & Communication Skills will
good by developing the habit of daily reading of the newspaper especially The
Hindu. In India, the Hindu is the first choice for every aspirant of UPSC. Also,
Its a very essential newspaper for UPSC aspirants. because it covers every issue
of India as well as the World. also, the Hindu editorial gives a special view of
UPSC aspirants. The Hindu Newspaper also Cover Firstly, National news like
government statements not political, policies, initiatives, Secondly,
International news like treaties, agreements, disputes, but no accidents, deaths.
Thirdly, Economy news with special stress to technical terms. Moreover,
Science and technology ePaper with real-life applications from the UPSC point
of view. And, Environment and biodiversity news from the UPSC point of
view.

10 tips to read the newspaper for IAS/UPSC CSE exam

Have a clear idea of the UPSC syllabus before starting your preparation so that
when you read the newspaper, you know what is related to the syllabus and
what is not. Read only the exam-relevant articles and editorials. Your goal is
more important than your interest when it comes to reading the newspaper. It
is easy to get tempted to read about a favourite topic or person featured in the
newspaper but all this takes away precious time from your hands. Remember
you are reading the paper with the clear aim of clearing the UPSC civil services
exam. Make notes as and when you read the newspaper. Your notes should be
crisp and relevant. You don’t have to go in-depth in most cases. For example,
you don’t have to remember every name and number that figures in articles
related to a particular scam. You only have to understand the basic problem,
the key figures and people involved, the policy/law related to it, and the
implications of the same for the country and society. When you read editorials,
you must note down the positive and the negative sides to an issue. You must
include points from multiple perspectives. Editorials tend to prefer a particular
side depending on the newspaper management’s tilt. But when you read and
extract material from them, make sure to incorporate both points of view and
have a balanced approach. Try to classify what you read into categories like
geography, polity, economics, environment, ecology, science and technology,
etc. This will help you make notes and also ease your preparation. When you
make notes out of the newspaper articles and editorials, write in your own
words. Keep it simple and easy to learn. Be serious about your newspaper
reading time. Sit at your study table while reading, so that you don’t miss out
on any vital news. Avoid reading the newspaper while travelling. You can
definitely read the notes made out of the newspaper while travelling if you lack
time. Check out the daily updated BYJU’S comprehensive daily news analysis
in the link below. Reading the newspaper will help you in all the stages of the
UPSC IAS exam; the prelims, the mains and the interview. Apart from that, it
is also an excellent habit that will go a long way in making you a well-informed,
socially aware and sensitive human being.

Keep this in mind while reading the newspaper

Reading the newspaper for UPSC exam Under polity Government press
conferences where policies/schemes/reforms are announced. Important bills in
the Parliament. You can also see the advertisements by the ruling party where
they list their achievements. This will give you a list of the developmental
schemes and their provisions. You will know which ministry deals with what
schemes. Election-related news like reforms by the Election Commission.
News related to the Constitution, amendments, etc. Supreme Court/High Court
verdicts are important. Parliamentary debates. Do not focus on: Press
conferences by political parties. Who defeated whom in the by-elections, etc.
Under national news News of national importance. Always focus on the
implications of an event. For instance, if there is a massive railway mishap,
focus on why it happened and how the country is lacking in a comprehensive
disaster management plan. You don’t have to remember the precise number of
deaths. The same goes for natural calamities. In this case, also read about the
geography behind the calamities. News related to ISRO, any scientific
developments in the country are important. Do not focus on: Political news like
an X-party member blames a person of another party for taking bribes, etc.
Under economy Government press releases related to SEBI, Planning
Commission, RBI, banking reforms, reforms in the economy, agriculture,
industry, etc. NASSCOM, ASSOCHAM – related news that affects business.
Indicators like GDP, CPI, IIP, etc. The absolute number not as important as the
reason behind it. Do not focus on: The nitty-gritty of the share market. Under
international news Visits of the Prime Minister and the President. The treaties
and agreements signed on such bilateral visits. International organisations like
the UN, ASEAN, WHO, IMF, etc. and their reports/publications. India’s role
in them should also be read. Major political events in other countries that have
possible international ramifications like a military coup, uprisings, etc. General
Knowledge Climate change news/global warming. News related to
environment and ecology. Science and tech news like major developments in
the science fields. News about any endangered species, any species becoming
extinct, etc. What news to avoid for UPSC exam preparation? Entertainment
news. Sports news unless it is your hobby mentioned in the DAF. Also, if the
news is related to polity/administration, you should read it. States’ news unless
it has a larger national implication. Regional news should be avoided unless
you are preparing for the UPSC interview. Avoid all ‘masala’ news items.