Making notes for the UPSC exam is a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With some good planning and organization, you can create a comprehensive set of notes that will help you successfully prepare for the civil services exam. The first step in creating effective notes is to identify the topics you need to cover and create an outline or framework. This will provide structure and guidance as you move through your studies. Once your topics are identified, begin researching each subject area thoroughly using multiple sources such as books, websites, journals and other reference materials. As you read material on each topic make sure to highlight key points or phrases that stand out so they can easily be added into your notes later on. Include diagrams, illustrations or charts wherever possible as these are great visual aids that help break up long passages of text in your note taking process. Additionally take time to review any important definitions of terms related to the subjects being discussed; this could save valuable time during revision when preparing for exams like UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSAT). Finally use post-it notes or sticky flags throughout your study material so key points are not missed when making changes during revisions at a later stage.