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Current Affairs Preparation Current Affairs is a very important chunk of Civil Service Exam Preparation. Major themes around the questions asked both in Prelims and Mains are derived from the current affairs. The contemporary events that happen around us, whether international or national, relating to the political system, law, environment, technology and economy are very crucial to understand. Current affairs is also very interesting to read and it makes you more aware of the environment you will work in. Inorder to pinpoint what to focus on during current affairs preparation, you must closely analyse the type, format and category of questions asked in the paper. Take out half an hour everyday to go through previous years questions. This will give you an idea on what lines UPSC will put questions before you. Especially in Prelims, this pattern is highly dynamic and hence a thorough analysis of past 7 years papers must be done. Mark out the topics and areas that are asked

BOOKLIST AND RESOURCES In a Nutshell , Based on the General Studies Syllabus of UPSC CSE, it is advisable that your Base Books be NCERTs from 6th - 12th Class of Social Science Subjects. i.e. History, Geography, Civics, Economics. Political Science and Sociology can be done from 11-12th Class. NCERTs will build your foundation and give you direction for the preparation. Some basic processes, facts and themes are directly picked up from NCERTs in the Exam and hence a thorough reading is a must at the very outset. After this, I referred to different Books as Standard and Reference Books. Standard Books need to be read cover to cover as they cover most syllabus nopropriately. But the Reference can be used for selected topics which are given elaborately in that book. I've listed them below Subject Wise. HISTORY : A. ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL HISTORY : 11th std Text books are detailed accounts of History. a Ancient History :   Text Book 11th Standard b. Medieval History :   Text