Why Current Affairs Makes or Breaks Your Prelims
In recent OAS Prelims exams, 45-50% of questions were linked to current affairs.
Step 1: Identify High-Yield Sources
- The Hindu / Indian Express — 30 minutes daily
- PIB — 15 minutes daily
- Economic Survey & Budget — Must-read
- Odisha-specific news — State schemes, Budget
- Monthly current affairs magazines
Step 2: Make Smart Notes
Use: Topic, Context, Key Facts, Static Link, PYQ Link format.
Step 3: Weekly and Monthly Revision
Weekly revision (2 hours Sunday), Monthly revision, Pre-exam revision of last 12-18 months.
Odisha-Specific Current Affairs: Your Edge
15-20 questions in OAS Prelims are based on Odisha-specific current affairs.
"The Odisha-specific section in OAS HUB compilations was a game-changer." — Sneha Patnaik, OCS 2024
