Read daily from reliable sources
Select only important national, international, economic, social, and environmental news
Note the date and source for each topic
Write the headline in a short, clear form
Summarize the news in 2 to 4 bullet points
Include key facts, names, places, and figures
Add the background or context in one line
Mention why the issue is important
Separate topics by subject or exam syllabus
Use simple language and short sentences
Revise and update notes regularly
Keep one topic on one page or one digital file
Highlight important terms, reports, schemes, and indexes
Add maps, charts, or tables if needed
Avoid writing full newspaper articles
Remove repeated or less important details
Keep notes concise and easy to revise
Organize notes chronologically or topic-wise
Make monthly compilations from daily notes
Review previous months before exams