U.P.S.C GS Paper-3 Preparation Stratergy

By Jyothi Swaroop Makena

1st August, 2023

The UPSC GS 3 is one of the nine subjective papers of UPSC Mains. The subjects asked in the GS Paper 3 are Economic Development, Technology, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, Disaster Management.

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 The subjects asked in General Studies Paper 3 are Economic Development, Technology, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, Disaster Management.

GS Paper 3 Syllabus

Analyse Previous Year's Trend

Knowing the trend in the UPSC GS 3 paper is crucial for preparing for the UPSC IAS exam. This would highlight which topics are more important than others so that you can dedicate your time and efforts accordingly.

For preparing each topic, start with the NCERTs to build up your knowledge base and then move to standard textbooks for the topic. Read current affairs daily, and practice questions based on the current affairs to strengthen your answer writing skills.

Read Books And Newspapers

Make Notes And Diagrams

Make short notes on the topic; it will help you revise the topics quickly. Practise and make diagrams relevant to each topic. This is especially important for Geography questions, where students can draw good diagrams.

To be fully prepared for the UPSC Mains GS Paper 3 in 2023, candidates must cover a range of topics like Economic Development, Technology, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management.