Though there are hundreds of educational and current affairs apps that might be of help to you in Civil services preparations, you'd better not download too many of them. Because, smart phones are tricky tools to use, when it comes to serious studies. But, I do believe that if used smartly and regularly, a few essential apps can make your studies rewarding and time-efficient.
Two quick tips:
1. Stay largely offline
2. Schedule the time you'll go online : Like, if you plan to spend half an hour following up the topics you studied on some trusted sites (with reliable information and less ads), stick to it. Don't do some random Google search or visit a new website in that time.
Here's my list. All tried and tested.
1. English Dictionary - Offline : Offline, free and ad-free
Why?
Because you cannot read between lines unless you understand the whole meaning of the lines completely. Also, it has text-to-speech feature, which is extremely helpful when you are not sure of pronunciations of new words.
2. Offline Thesaurus : To learn new words, to refer to when you are writing an essay and struggling to find fitting words
3.UPSC CSE Past Question Papers : Again, offline, free and ad-free. Past prelims questions sorted subject-wise.
4. Civil Services Prelims Papers : Prelims Papers sorted by years.
5. Aptitude and Logical Reasoning : Hundreds of aptitude, reasoning and English vocabulary questions stalked in a very organized way. Helpful hints and maths formulas are provided.
6. Indian Constitution : Indian constitution in a very neat interface.
7. Wikipedia : You can save articles for offline reading within the app.
8. World Factbook or World Atlas : Countries, capitals, economies and other details. When you read 'Syria' and can't remember where is it located or what's it capital, you will be thankful for this app on your phones. These apps too work offline.
9. Mapboard Lite : Practice, draw and save maps while studying geography, history or current affairs, offline. It also has some clever note taking capabilities.
Why : Because, referring to maps on your Atlas and globe isn't enough, if you want to keep facts in your long term memory. Also, if you map each new place you read about, where significant events are happening, it'll very helpful while revising. Read more, here: Why Mapboard? Why Maps?
(The last one happens to be a modest app by this humble person, developed in the course of her own preparations. It had to be developed because there were no app on Google Play that let her study history, geography and current affairs the way she wanted to. If you have any difficulty in using this app or want some ideas regarding how to get the best out of it, feel free to contact me at Mapboard)
Two quick tips:
1. Stay largely offline
2. Schedule the time you'll go online : Like, if you plan to spend half an hour following up the topics you studied on some trusted sites (with reliable information and less ads), stick to it. Don't do some random Google search or visit a new website in that time.
Here's my list. All tried and tested.
1. English Dictionary - Offline : Offline, free and ad-free
Why?
Because you cannot read between lines unless you understand the whole meaning of the lines completely. Also, it has text-to-speech feature, which is extremely helpful when you are not sure of pronunciations of new words.
2. Offline Thesaurus : To learn new words, to refer to when you are writing an essay and struggling to find fitting words
3.UPSC CSE Past Question Papers : Again, offline, free and ad-free. Past prelims questions sorted subject-wise.
4. Civil Services Prelims Papers : Prelims Papers sorted by years.
5. Aptitude and Logical Reasoning : Hundreds of aptitude, reasoning and English vocabulary questions stalked in a very organized way. Helpful hints and maths formulas are provided.
6. Indian Constitution : Indian constitution in a very neat interface.
7. Wikipedia : You can save articles for offline reading within the app.
8. World Factbook or World Atlas : Countries, capitals, economies and other details. When you read 'Syria' and can't remember where is it located or what's it capital, you will be thankful for this app on your phones. These apps too work offline.
9. Mapboard Lite : Practice, draw and save maps while studying geography, history or current affairs, offline. It also has some clever note taking capabilities.
Why : Because, referring to maps on your Atlas and globe isn't enough, if you want to keep facts in your long term memory. Also, if you map each new place you read about, where significant events are happening, it'll very helpful while revising. Read more, here: Why Mapboard? Why Maps?
(The last one happens to be a modest app by this humble person, developed in the course of her own preparations. It had to be developed because there were no app on Google Play that let her study history, geography and current affairs the way she wanted to. If you have any difficulty in using this app or want some ideas regarding how to get the best out of it, feel free to contact me at Mapboard)
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