#CareerBytes: Memory tips, tricks for UPSC aspirants to remember everything
What's the story
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest examinations. However, with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.
However, right preparation alone isn't enough to crack the exam. No matter how much they study, some aspirants struggle to remember things properly.
Here are some memory tips and tricks for UPSC aspirants.
#1
Write as you read to memorize things better
Some aspirants might struggle to memorize information properly, despite preparing and revising well. Lack of written practice could be a reason behind this.
One can write as they read to memorize something better. Reading out loud while studying could also help them retain lessons/information for long.
They can practice writing answers and solving previous/sample papers to train their brain to retrieve information better.
#2
Mind mapping, flash cards, charts help remember concepts for longer
Aspirants should also make notes of important points while studying something as it can be useful in quick revision. Mind mapping to visually organize information and preparing charts, flash cards, and diagrams can help remember important concepts, figures, formulae, historical events, definitions, and other data.
Watching videos or documentaries on the topics they are studying can also help them remember key details better.
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#3: Regular revision can help in remembering information for longer
The importance of regular and proper revision in IAS exam preparation cannot be emphasized enough. Aspirants may not be able to remember what they have studied if it is not registered in their mind properly. With regular revision, retaining and retrieving information becomes easier.
#4
Teaching is considered the best way to memorize things
Another useful tip for aspirants for memorizing things better is they should study as if they were to teach.
While studying, they should try to learn in such a way that they can teach the same to others in a simple language in detail.
So, to ensure that they understand and remember everything for longer, aspirants can teach or explain topics to others.
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#5: Follow healthy diet, include memory boosting food items
It is also essential for aspirants to eat healthy while preparing for the IAS exam as it will enhance their memory. They can include memory-boosting food items like almonds, walnuts, berries, and green and leafy vegetables in their diet to improve their memory.