How to prepare for GS Paper 3 of UPSC IAS Mains Exam: Strategy & Tips

Now, let us briefly cover the preparation strategy for each of the broad topics in this paper: Best IAS Coaching Institute 

1. Economic Development: Make small notes for each of the micro topics that are covered in the syllabus. For eg, for the topic of inclusive development, you should know- what is inclusive development, what can be the ways to incorporate it, and the challenges to inclusive development. Prepare hand-made notes for all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. If you’re new to economics, start with reading NCERT books of economics from Class IX to XII. Next, a comprehensive reading of the book Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh will help you have an in-depth understanding of the subject. After this, you just need to keep yourself updated on the recent developments. For that, use newspapers and monthly magazines as well as articles on PIB and PRS website. 
2. Agriculture: A similar approach i.e, of note-making, should be incorporated for studying the topics under the agriculture topic. Read about subsidies that are being given to farmers, the debate around the minimum support price, various view-points (editorials in The Hindu are the best source for different viewpoints), etc and write a brief summary of all that you read on these topics in a systematic manner. It will help you in having a vast pool of information that could supplement your answers when you practice answer-writing. You can use the Lok Sabha questions to find out the recent debate in the parliament around any topic. 
3. Science & Technology: Make use of the current affairs compilation to improve the quality of your answers in questions from this topic. You do not need to mug up huge chunks of information for this topic as generally, analytical and open-ended questions are asked from this topic. Hence, use your analytical mind while dealing with this topic. If you could prepare a list of suggestions for the subtopics covered in this subject, it will help you in making your answers more substantive.
4. Disaster Management: Read the theory of disaster management from IGNOU notes and then thoroughly read the relevant chapters from the India Year Book for preparing this topic. Further, read NDMA guidelines and make brief notes on each of the disasters to supplement your answers and make them more substantive. 
5. Security & Challenges: Have a sound understanding of Map for dealing with such questions. Draw the map and explain the security threats in great detail to make your answers look distinct and informative. Use India Yearbook and current affairs compilation to supplement your knowledge on the subtopics mentioned under Security Issues. 

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