How to Prepare Current Affairs Topics with Sample Notebook Entry for SSB Interview

Here’s a practical and effective format to prepare Current Affairs notes in a separate notebook for SSB, NDA, CDS, or any competitive exam: 1. Divide...

Here’s a practical and effective format to prepare Current Affairs notes in a separate notebook for SSB, NDA, CDS, or any competitive exam:

1. Divide the Notebook into Sections

  • National News
  • International News
  • Defence & Security
  • Economy & Banking
  • Science & Technology
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Awards & Appointments
  • Miscellaneous/Important Days

2. Format for Each Current Affair Topic

A. Heading

  • Write the topic/event name clearly.
    (Example: “Chandrayaan-3 Soft Landing on Moon – 23 August 2023”)

B. Background (2–3 lines)

  • Why is this in news?
  • Short context or previous development.
    (Example: “India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission aimed at soft landing near the Moon’s South Pole. It was launched on 14 July 2023 by ISRO.”)

C. Key Facts / Main Points (Bullet Format)

  • Date of the event
  • Key figures/numbers (budget, data, rank, etc.)
  • Important names involved (organization, country, personalities)
  • Significance of the event
    (Example:
  • First country to land near South Pole of the Moon
  • Launched by LVM3 rocket from Sriharikota
  • Rover named ‘Pragyan’ deployed
    )*

D. Significance / Impact

  • National impact (on India’s image, economy, science, etc.)
  • International impact (global relations, treaties, etc.)
    (Example: “Enhances India’s space diplomacy; boosts confidence in indigenous technology; strengthens global scientific collaborations.”)

E. Opinion / Possible Questions (SSB Focus)

  • What’s your view on this? (Write 2–3 lines opinion)
  • Possible GD/Interview question:
    • “What does Chandrayaan-3 signify for India’s future in space exploration?”

F. Diagram / Map (if relevant)

  • Draw a small diagram, flowchart, or map (e.g., Moon landing site, India’s G20 presidency logo).

3. Tips While Preparing

  • Use one page per topic (easy to revise).
  • Highlight dates, figures, and keywords using colored pens.
  • Update weekly (don’t wait for monthly compilations).
  • For SSB, always add “My View” to develop opinion-based speaking.
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Anuradha Dey

Senior Lecturer, SSBCrackExams, M.A.(Psychology), M.A. English (Gold Medalist) from BHU; B.A. Hons from St. Xavier’s College (Kolkata). Poet, Writer & Translator. Certified Career Counselor. Knows Mandarin, German, English, Bengali & Hindi.

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