Current Affairs: This is one of the most important aspect of this exam. Apart from Basic knowledge of the topics from static books, it is equally important to upgrade that knowledge with current affairs. There are multiple sources of current affairs but few important ones which should be referred to are as follows:
- The Hindu
- Indian Express
- PIB Website
- PRS Website
- Yojana & Kurukshetra Magazine
- One monthly current affairs magazine
- Other websites like: Investopedia and Arthapedia can be referred for particular topics
- Websites of different ministries for latest policies and programmes
This is a suggestive list of books. Multiple books are available in the market. This list has been prepared based on our past experience of this exam and its pattern. Students can always find alternatives as no two people and their way of learning is the same.
Students should start preparation for Prelims as well as Mains together. Hence, bifurcation has not been done on the basis of stages of exam.