How To Prepare For GK And Current Affairs

Some entrance tests judge students on the basis of their knowledge of current affairs and General knowledge (GK). Usually students falter in this section and end up scoring low marks. You can adopt the following strategies and brush up your GK skills.

1) Read the newspaper every day: This is the topmost preparation strategy as far as working on your Current Affairs is concerned. If you are studying for MBA, you must thoroughly read the newspaper daily. It is more important to focus on the business pages. It’s a must for a prospective MBA to familiarize himself with the latest happenings in the corporate world. You have to keep yourself abreast of all the developments in the corporate world. The more you read, the better it is for you. It also helps you improve your vocabulary and fluency in English.

2) Focus on your preparation: The GK/ General Awareness section usually follows a certain pattern of questions. For instance, there are some questions with reference to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) that have been asked in the recent past. Make sure to follow these developments closely and also prepare notes for the same. Ensure you are aware of all recent mergers and acquisitions. For instance, Tata Motors acquired Jaguar. Also, make sure you are familiar with the names of bigwigs in the corporate world. Ensure you know about the different committees set up by the government. For instance, the Nanavati Committee had probed the Godhra riots.

3) Make it a point to watch NEWS: It is extremely important to keep abreast of latest happenings and developments across the world. Watch the news daily. It keeps you alert, progressive and informed. You must be aware of important issues, events and developments as they take place.

4) Make it a habit to prepare notes and revise: It makes sense to make notes and refer to them at regular intervals, before your exam. Revise through your notes sometime before your exam so that your hard work is not wasted. Keep discussing current affairs with friends and family. It is a good way of revising and remembering things. Another great way is to debate such information. You can also refer to year end publications that recap important occurrences and events that have taken place during a year.

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