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If you are preparing for the SBI PO Exam, and see it as a dream job, you would take the news sources seriously! The news sources like Newspapers and T.V news supply us with knowledge of current affairs. But not every news channel is worth watching nowadays when there are many better online options and resources available to cover the General Awareness part of the SBI PO PO Exam. And why should we go for News Channels, when touchscreen technology has put the world at our fingertips?

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Well, as you are preparing for the Bank PO Exam, you would not like to miss any important news. From this point of view, a good news channel can help you to remember not only the place of the event but the important data and information related to it.

The News channels help you to remember the events and happenings and related data in a better way. Since you can naturally retain information backed by visuals more than what you read, you should also watch the news daily after reading the newspaper.

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Research suggests, we remember things better and retain them longer when we do both things together. So watching the news will surely help you to retain all the information that could be asked in your Current Affairs Section of the SBI PO Exam 2021.

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Now the question arises as to which authentic News Channels should we go for!

To answer that question we have come up with a list of New Channels that will definitely help you in clearing the General Awareness Section of the SBI PO Exam 2021!

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Here are the 5 most trusted or authentic news channels that can help you prepare better for the GA Section:

1.      DD (Doordarshan) News: 

DD News telecast daily news of national and international importance. The daily news covers the Economy, business, and sports, which are very important topics for the SBI PO Exam. In addition, Doordarshan regularly produces shows catering to youth issues, Art and culture, and schemes and programs of the government of India, employment opportunities, international events, market developments, insights on important economic issues, and more.  You can get many engaging and enlightening General Awareness offerings of DD (Doordarshan).

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2.      RSTV (Rajya Sabha TV)

Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) is also an important channel in terms of countering the GA Section of the SBI PO Exam. Apart from telecasting live coverage of Rajya Sabha proceedings, RSTV also focuses on current national and international affairs, acting as a platform for knowledge-based programs for students.

RSTV telecasts Big Picture, a daily program (from Monday to Saturday), which discusses an important national or international current topic with experts in the field, in English. For Hindi viewers, it telecasts, Desh Deshantar. It is a daily (from Monday to Saturday) program, which also discusses the same topics with experts in the field. It offers important programs like Policy Watch, Science Monitor, and State of the economy.

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3.      NDTV Profit

NDTV Profit is the best rendezvous to know the twists, turns, and shifts in the economy of India and the world. This news channel has different sections that cover, Money, Business, Budget, Economy, Markets, Industries, Budgets, startups, Global business, and more. All these topics are important for the preparation of the General Awareness Section of the Bank PO Exam.

4.     BBC for International News

BBC World News claims to be watched by a weekly audience of 74 million in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Therefore, it is a good source of every small or big international news of importance. Here are some of the programs that can be of importance to a Bank PO aspirant:

  • BBC World News – International news.
  • GMT – International news, including business and sport.
  • Impact – Global news as it affects audiences in Asia.
  • Global – International news and analysis
  • BBC World News – International news.
  • GMT – International news, including business and sport.
  • Impact – Global news as it affects audiences in Asia.
  • Global – International news and analysis
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Times Now

Times Now focuses entirely on national and international news, and debates built around it, but it also offers a section named Education. Education focuses on information pertaining to Bank PO Exams.  Plus, it also has various shows on Business and Economy that can widen your knowledge base.

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Conclusion

Watching the above-mentioned TV news channels and shows carefully will make you think out of the box and will improve your critical understanding of the issues and events around you. It will also improve your IQ level to perform better in the group PI (Personal Interview) and GD (Group Discussion) round of the SBI PO Exam.

Note down the timings of programs and bulletins in your timetable as per his language preference and watch them. Pay more heed to the segments like politics, business, sports, and entertainment and add value to your knowledge base. And don’t forget to test that knowledge base through Mock Test!

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