The UPSC syllabus is huge. There is definitely a lot to study and a lot to remember. One has to thoroughly understand the concept, connect it with current issues, revise multiple times and build links, in order to remember everything that has been studied. If not done in a proper manner, no matter how much time one puts into UPSC preparation, one will face difficulties in the examination. This article shares 4 simple tricks like creating mind maps, making flashcards, studying with an objective of teaching, regular revisions; to help you sail through the difficulties faced in remembering humongous information that needs to be absorbed for UPSC exams.
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Four Strategies to Help you Remember Everything you Learn
Some of the 4 important strategies that can be implemented to help you remember everything you have learned over the course of the months and years of preparation for UPSC civil service exams are given below.
Create Mind Maps
Creating mental associations is the fuel of creativity and intelligence. So, how to create mental associations? “Mind Maps” is one of the best ways! Create a simple overview of different connections related to the topic. This will help you in remembering all the details and also, in a sequence. It is also easier to remember when you draw diagrams. Visualizing information makes remembering easy!
Relate abstract topics you learn about, like inflation, to real-life things – such as creating an example in your mind about how you went to buy onions … and prices suddenly were double what you thought it would be!
And all new information you might get, such as, for instance, the Iran Sanctions, link to your existing knowledge about India’s own dealings with IAEA earlier, or to India’s troubles with Nuclear or Petroleum fuels, etc. The stronger the links you make – both to real-life examples and old familiar knowledge – the stronger your learning is. And the higher the chance of remembering things in crunch time (exams!).
Make Flashcards
Flashcards are the best for revision. You can quickly test your knowledge of facts, definitions, formulae etc using flashcards. Flashcards are easy to make and will make revising multiple times fun. Make the flashcards simple, do not stuff too much information on one single card. Bullet points should work!
Study as if you are Teaching
The above details would help candidates prepare for UPSC 2023.
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