How to Prepare Current Affairs for Competitive Exams 2026

1. Read Newspapers Daily: Sakshi, The Hindu or Indian Express for quality coverage.

2. Use Monthly Compilations: Sakshieducation.com, Vision, Insights, Drishti, or GKToday PDFs.

3. Focus on Exam Needs: UPSC: Polity, Economy, IR, Schemes | SSC/Bank: Awards, Sports, Banking, Static GK.

4. Make Short Notes: Write one-liners, keep monthly files.

5. Revise Regularly: Follow daily → weekly → monthly revision.

6. Practice MCQs & Quizzes: Strengthen recall with mock tests.

7. Cover Last 6–12 Months: Most questions come from this period.

=> Tip: Quality > Quantity. Read less, revise more!