Many a time, being unaware of what all's happening in the world around you can prove to be a hassle, and even a n embarrassment at times. Also, being up to date with the current affairs is the most beneficial thing for your social growth these days. The lack of knowledge in general affairs can be gotten rid of, through some very easy methods. Especially for students, because they are at stages where learning lots of new things is not only easy but retaining the knowledge is, too. Some ways Maharashtra Board students, of all classes, can increase their general knowledge are:
1. Read the newspaper
This is the most inexpensive, easy and effective way to increase your GK. Reading the newspaper daily (not just the entertainment section and the comic strips, mind you!) can make you more aware of the social, political and cultural scenario of the country. Since the language used in newspaper articles is easy to understand, students of all ages benefit from the information equally.2. Read online news and feeds
The internet has become such a useful method of getting to know everything that is happening around the world. One can thrive on information while going through the various informative website available for students nowadays. Websites that provide preparation modules for competitive exams often have sections for General Knowledge.3. Be part of clubs and groups
Students can learn a lot from their friends, classmates and peers too. Through innovative ideas for school clubs where students collect and share current affairs from national and international news, one can receive a daily doze of General Knowledge trivia.4. Infotainment channels
Channels like the National Geographic, Discovery and several others have given students a new and interesting source of information, while keeping them engaged. Students from lower classes can enjoy learning about their environment, different occurrences around them and have discussions among friends, by following some of the shows aired on these channels.5. Read from General Knowledge guides
Another efficient way to get to know what all has and will occur all around you is to buy guides available at stationeries. Maharashtra Board students can grab hold of any of the several books available for SSC students' preparation, or ones meant for competitive exams. Though a lot of the information provided in the books are of a higher standard than school students would find easy to understand, one can very easily extract whatever information they require note them in notebooks, etc.
