How to Improve General Knowledge For Exams?

Many students and job seekers feels the same silent fear. "I am not smart enough." "I am not so knowledgeable." "Others get so much opportunities, but i don't."
If these are your thoughts to, and with these thoughts, you are preparing for government exams and struggling with general knowledge, you are not weak, you are just untrained, which can be fixed by proper training and a great guidance.
General knowledge is not about talent, it's about exposure, habit and belief.

Today, at jobdekhao.com, we are going to give you a simple and short guidance on how you can improve it without pressure and feeling small.

šŸ‘‰šŸ» Start Small: Big Efforts aren't Always Considered!

In this small step, you don't have to give 5 to 6 hours to study, instead you only need to give your 30 to 40 minutes of daily practice and study time with honesty.
Simple Daily Plan:

  • 10 minutes: read current affairs

  • 10 minutes: Learn one topic whichever subject you want (History, economy, geography or science)

  • 10 minutes: Revise daily what you have learned yesterday.

šŸ‘‰šŸ» Read to Understand, Not to Memorise

Many students read to remember the facts, which creates the fear and lowers the confidence.
What you should do:

  • Read like you are explaining to a friend

  • Ask yourself why did this happens?

  • Connect news with real life.

For example:
If fuel prises increase, think:

  • How this gonna affect our daily life?

  • Why does the government change prices?

Clarity and understanding builds confidence.

šŸ‘‰šŸ» Use The Right Sources Without Overloading Yourself

Go for 2 to 3 books after research, and find 1 or 2 best coaches on YouTube for general awareness, and stick with that only. That would be sufficient for increasing your GK.

šŸ‘‰šŸ» 5 Simple and Practical Ways To Improve General Knowledge

1: Start Small, Don't Run For Perfection Initially

Don'r aim t know everything, just aim to know something everyday. Don't try to achieve perfection in few days, this is illusionary, start small but keep yourself consistent. Even 15 to 20 minutes are enough if done consistently. For example:

  • Choose one new topic

  • Five current affair questions

  • One historical events

We say in our every article and every writing that taking small but consistent steps can increase confidence in you.

2: Read News With Purpose

Don't read news like a story, read it like an exam candidate. Focus on;

  • government schemes

  • Awards and Appointments

  • Sports

  • National and international events

  • Financial and political issues.

Question yourself, why this topic is important? That question help your brain to remember the whole scene.

3: Use One Reliable Source Only

One simple fundamental of failure of some many people, They use:

  • Too many books

  • Too many apps

  • To many coaches video on YouTube.

Choose one good source and trust it. Revision is more important than collecting new data.

4: Make Notes in Your Own Words

Your brain remembers more perfectly, what's written by you in your words after reading, not those copied long sentences. So, write short points in simple language, even bullet points will be enough for recalling the topic.

5: Revise More Than You Study

General knowledge fades when not revised. Follow some basic rules to remember:

  • Revise today's topic tomorrow

  • Revise again after one weak.

Revision gives you confidence and this confidence gives you the courage and strength to perform better in exam or interviews.

Conclusion

Improving general knowledge is journey, not a race. You don't need to be perfect, not have to race, just prepare yourself and keep on preparing for becoming a better version.

  • Start today

  • Be consistent

  • And trust yourself and success will follow you!

jobdekhao.com always have your back to make you guided and aware for your upcoming exam, so you can achieve your dream without giving up on that only because you lack confidence, guidance, knowledge, not even opportunities!

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