Tips
to Improve General Knowledge for Police Exams
General knowledge is an
essential pre-requisite to prepare for police exams. Further, since police
exams are very competitive, general knowledge plays a very vital role. In order
to enhance your general knowledge and nail police exams, here are some
comprehensive tips for you:
1. Reading Daily Newspaper
Reading a daily newspaper is an excellent way to keep abreast with the current
happenings. Of course, it is wise to read newspapers that have fared well in
terms of detailed coverage and balanced viewpoints, among which are:
• The Hindu
• The Indian Express
• Times of India
Important Sections to Focus:
National News: Keep abreast of
government policies, reforms, and important events happening inside the
country.
International News: Acquaintance
with global events, more so those which affect India, will turn you into an
upper citizen of the world.
• Politics: Voting, political waves, and
government changes
• Law and Order: The police personnel has to be
notified as the law and order situation changes every day
• Society: Crime rates, social reforms,
and security in society is also a part of police duties
Reading
a daily newspaper helps familiarize you with complicated affairs, which the
exam questions may frequently test. It also sharpens your language, vocabulary,
and comprehension skills, all of which are vital for solving exam questions
effectively.
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2. Daily Viewing of Native TV News
Dailies watching of native TV news update you on the happenings at the national and international levels. Some of the noteworthy channels are:
•NDTV
•Republic TV
•Aaj Tak
Benefits:
• Debates and Panel Discussions: Participate in active debates and panel discussions that make discussion topics encompass law, administration, and politics.
• Live News: News on live TV provides instant coverage on happening things you might not read in the newspaper.
News viewing will enable you to view different views about issues of the day and hence you develop your critical thinking ability.
3. Visit Government Websites
You can update all current laws, regulations, and governmental policies by checking on sites such as Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Focus Areas:
• Government Notifications: There are notifications given
by the Government websites about what's changing inside, policy change, and
governance, and law
• Reports and Publications: Study latest reports on law and
order, crime statistics, police reforms, and many more
• Legal Amendments: Get updated on changes in legal
provision or new laws enacted by the government that may be connected to the
exam.
4. Subscribe to Current Affairs Magazines
One can find very comprehensive exam-oriented content from magazines like
Pratiyogita Darpan, Competition Success Review, and Civil Services Chronicle.
Benefits:
Exam Specific Content: These magazines are specifically geared towards
competitive examinations and focus more on those topics most frequently
appearing in the question paper.
•Compilation of Events: They give
you a monthly or yearly report about the events, which can be really helpful in
quick revisions.
•Practice Questions: Most magazines
are accompanied by mock test papers or quizzes, helping you practice answering
questions in the exam format.
Current affairs magazines carry richly researched articles and are indeed a
source to build up your knowledge on various subjects.
5. Turn On Notifications for Current Affairs
Activate the updates on
current affairs through the notifications in Educational apps, websites, and
social media platforms so that updates are never missed. With frequent updates
through notifications, one is updated on the current events.
6. Online Quizzes and Mock Tests
There's a critical
approach to preparing for competitive exams involved in quizzing yourself on a
daily or weekly basis with online quizzes and mock tests. Some websites and
apps even offer practice tests on competitive exams
7. Keep Current on Laws and Constitution
The important provisions, rights, and duties and the laws that govern policing
need to be understood in depth.
Important Legal Issues to Study
Law of the Constitution: Know about the important rights, duties, and policies
of the Indian government.
•Police Act: Know about the Police Act of 1861, other laws that regulate the
activities of police in India.
8. Note Making and Revising Regularly
Take notes while
studying current affairs and legal concepts. Note making will help you to
remember things for a much longer duration and will also serve as a ready
reckoner for revision purposes.
9. Online Study Groups or Forums
Seek friends like you,
the aspirants for the police exams. You can seek online forums on social
networking sites or any other platform where the aspirants discuss the current
affairs, strategies related to the exam preparation, and study materials.
Benefits of Study Groups:
Sharing Knowledge: Share
relevant information and study materials with fellow aspirants and develop
improved knowledge.
10. Keep a Balanced Schedule for Study
•Daily Goals: Follow a particular topic or section per day.
•Time Management: You may divide your available time between reading, revision,
and practice.
•Consistency: Habitual study schedule ensures that you stay organized and cover all aspects of the syllabus before the exam.