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How to Use PIB for UPSC Civil Services Preparation - Testbook.com

If you're preparing for the UPSC civil services exam, you'll know that to succeed, you need to consult a wide range of sources. Among these, one crucial source that you should not ignore is the PIB (Press Information Bureau). In this article, we'll guide you on how to effectively use PIB for UPSC exam preparation.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the central agency of the Government of India responsible for providing information to the print and electronic media regarding government policies, programs, initiatives, and achievements. It serves as a bridge between the government and the media, offering governmental information through press releases, articles, photographs, and more, available on its official website.

The PIB also organizes press conferences, briefings, and interviews with ministers, secretaries, and other officials to inform the media about various government policy initiatives. Let's dive into what you should focus on when using PIB for UPSC exam preparation.

You can find a compilation of the Best of PIB releases in the linked article.

Leveraging PIB for UPSC

How should you study PIB for UPSC exam?

What to extract from the PIB website:

  1. Governmental programs, policy initiatives, and updates.
  2. Articles about important personalities and historical accounts.
  3. All government schemes.
  4. Speeches by high-profile individuals. Direct questions from these speeches can appear in the UPSC prelims.
  5. Year-end reports by various ministries and departments detailing their accomplishments within the year.

Advantages of using information from PIB:

  • You receive information directly from the source. As the information comes straight from the government, its authenticity is assured.
  • You can access information in both English and Hindi, making it convenient if you are using Hindi as your exam medium. Additionally, information is also available in several regional languages.
  • You can subscribe to receive government releases on the website.
  • PIB is particularly useful for the current affairs section of the UPSC civil services question paper.

Below is a snapshot of the PIB homepage showing the latest governmental releases:

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Daily PIB Insights

best of pib

What to skip from the PIB:

  • Appointments or removals of less prominent officials or individuals.
  • Regular fluctuations in the prices of grains, sugar, etc.
  • Information already covered in detail in newspapers and other sources.
  • Results of certain examinations.
  • State factsheets, unless it pertains to your home state (relevant for interviews).

Also, consider reading:

How to Utilize The Yojana for IAS Preparation
How to Effectively Read Newspapers for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
How to Thoroughly Read the India Yearbook for IAS Preparation
 
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