Apart from the standard textbooks, newspapers have become an essential part of every competitive exam’s preparation and especially when one needs to prepare for current affairs, GK and interview. But it is not as easy it may sound at first, as newspaper reading is a lot different than reading a novel or a textbook and quite often many aspirants come across difficult questions like, how to read, how much time to read, what to read, how beneficial is note-making, does one need to remember each name and data in every article, etc. Therefore, this article will answer each of the above questions in detail. For simplicity, let us divide the process of reading a newspaper into three steps: Before reading. [“Laying the foundation”] While reading. [“Execution with efficiency and optimum utilization”] After reading. [“Reality check and improvement”] 1. BEFORE READING: Choose one reliable newspaper (maximum two) , as reading a newspaper efficiently can take a considerable amount of time (1.
