Why is it important for UPSC students to read Yojana Magazine?

• Yojana magazine is published on monthly basis by the Government of India.
• It covers various issues; like health, education, development, employment, environment, technology, ethics etc. are discussed in detail.
• This magazine is very important for the students preparing for Civil Services examinations, because the issues published in this magazine cover a large part of the syllabus of this examinations and a large number of questions are asked directly from these issues.
• Thus this magazine helps in preparation for each stage of UPSC Civil Services Examination (Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview), which is detail discussed in this article.    

Features of Yojana Magazine:

• Logical analysis on current topics
• Detailed discussion on social, economic, political and technical topics.
• Information about government schemes, government initiatives, policy initiatives etc.
• Opinion of experienced people on various topics
• Balanced approach on controversial topics
• Interesting presentation; etc. 

Why should UPSC students read Yojana Magazine?

• This magazine develops those qualities in the candidate which an efficient administrator should have.
• Such qualities are tested through questions asked in the Civil Services Examination.
• Some such qualities are discussed below, which are developed by reading this magazine-

1. Awareness: Information about important topics obtained from magazines makes students aware.
2. Authenticity: Information on various subjects from various authentic sources is made available through this magazine. The information received from this source increases the authenticity of expression among the students.
3. Balanced viewpoint: Through the pros and cons, debates and dialogues on any topic in the magazine, a balanced viewpoint is developed among the students.
4. Rationality: Opinions of many experienced people are given on a subject, along with this the opinion of the government is also given, which makes the students logical.
5. Expression Skills: By knowing various ideas through this magazine, students are able to express them effectively in daily life and in examinations.
6. Morality: This magazine gives information about right and wrong, which inspires students to do right things and stops them from doing wrong things. This knowledge of right and wrong prevents man from becoming a machine.
7. Decision-making power: The clarity gained from magazines develops decision-making ability in students.
8. Analytical Ability: Knowledge of many subjects through multiple viewpoints by people from different backgrounds makes analytical ability effective, which benefits students in answer writing (essay writing) etc.

• Thus it can be said that studying Yojana magazine is an important source in the preparation of UPSC exam.
• This magazine helps students to pass the examination in less time by giving right direction to their preparation.