How to Prepare from Newspaper Editorial for UPSC Exam
Newspaper editorials are the view points on some topics of the previous days outcomes or changes. The men behind this do lot of study on that particular topic from top to bottom. They study about the merits and demerits, advantages and limitations or shortcomings of that particular topic or change. For example if any law or constitutional amendment occur, there will be huge and far affecting issues emerged out of that. If we go through different editorials we can summarize different opinions and comments on the subject. Similarly If we see closely, some support more the subject and some oppose more.
Make your own notes and omit what is not required. For example some may be expecting more political benefits out of this. You will have to understand the purpose or aim out of this. Likewise some media will be supporting a particular group or political party.
Mostly editorials are dealing with current affairs which affect our society. But sometimes other topics also come . Differentiate the news or issues under different topics like Government Policies & Schemes, Economic Reforms, Environment, Biodiversity, Personalities, Awards, International Relations, International Organizations, Science and Technology, Health and Medicine, Sports and games, War, Crime, Social injustice, etc.
Focus should be given to the issue rather than the news. Because newsmen will have their own biased opinions. You should give attention on the cause or reason. For example a court punished somebody. You should focus on what punishment and the reason for that particular punishment on that issue. Similarly how the judge came to that judgment.
Give stress on the following topics in the Newspaper Editorial
How to Prepare from Newspaper Editorial for UPSC Exam
Incidents or happenings affecting the society or challenges to the smooth functioning of society.
Law reforms or implementation of new rule or law. Changes occurring in society while implementing such laws. For example the strike going after implementation of Agricultural reforms. Demolition of Article 370 and its effects in society.
Disputes between states on land or water. For example river water sharing issue between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Issues between Assam and Tripura on land.
Changes and actions while facing natural calamities, disasters, pandemics.
International issues and foreign affairs such as Afghan war and terrorism.
Economic issues such as unemployment, economy downfall due to Covid-19.
Elections and stands of political parties.
Environmental changes globally and future. Floods world wide one side and at the same time forest fire due to summer in other side.
Science and Technology and developments in each field. Example 5G, Engineering and developments, Road Rail projects.
Finally, increase your ability to read between the lines and understand the basic issues.
Nowadays, you can read news online. Some apps like Daily hunt, In shorts and Google news can give you various news articles from different mainstream medias. In this way, you can save money and you can view news globally as well.
These are some tips on how to prepare from newspaper editorial for UPSC Exam. If you have got any more tips, please do comment in the comment section.
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