Company Secretaries are in charge of all the internal affairs of a company. People in this field are competent and well-qualified with skills. CS is a highly respected position for those who want to make a big name in the corporate world. It is a rapidly growing field that provides marvellous opportunities, as well as excellent pay.
To become a CS, candidates have to go through three stages. СSEET is first and mаndаtоry stage fоr аll the саndidаtes tо register fоr the next stage, that is, СS Exeсutive Рrоgrаmme. The syllаbus оf СSEET shаll соmрrise оf fоur рарers. In our previous articles, we have highlighted the paper-wise preparation strategies of the CSEET Examination. Today we will discuss a preparation strategy for Paper 4- Current Affairs, Communication and Presentation Skills (Viva Voce).
1. Understanding of Paper 4
To clear a paper, candidates must understand its objective, syllabus, paper pattern, questions, total marks, etc. For this purpose, we have provided all the mandatory details concerning Paper 4.
(a) The objective of Paper-4 is to evaluate the awareness of current national and global issues. Also, to assess the listening and writing skills of the candidates.
(b) Total Marks – 50 Marks
(c) Paper is, split into two parts:
(i) Part A- Current Affairs (20 Marks)
(ii)Part B- Presentation & Communication Skills (Viva Voce) (30 Marks)
(d) Candidates can check the detailed syllabus of this paper in the table below-
Topics | Sub topics |
Part A - Current Affairs (20 Marks) |
| Current affairs of national and international importance relating to- International bodies (ASEAN, BRICS, SAARC, G-20, BIMSTEC, etc.) Organizations like, RBI, NABARD, CCI, IBBI, IMF, OECD, ADB, World Bank, etc. Summits and conferences Current development in Banking and Finance (digital banking, govt. initiatives, financial inclusion, etc.) Current development in stock markets Recent important judgments passed by Supreme Court and High Courts of India, Tribunals Current affairs related to CS Institute/Profession and regulatory bodies Current updates on environment, bio-diversity, climate change and sustainable development Latest developments in science and technology, IT, Computers and Space science Business personalities and leaders Committees and appointments Art and culture Books and their authors Awards and honours Sports Current political scenario Initiatives/ schemes of the government Language and national symbols Governance and ethics International diplomacy |
Part B- Presentation and Communication Skills (Viva Voce) (30 Marks) |
| Questions based on audio clips Grammar Test Vocabulary Test |
| Writing on a given topic Correcting a given paragraph Short Note writing Essay writing Precis writing |
| Candidates are expected to- Answer a question Speak on a given topic Explain the given term
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2. Current Affairs
Current Affairs is the highest scoring category in any of the competitive tests. So candidates who want to do well in their exams should focus on this section carefully. It plays a crucial role in cracking the test, but this can only happen if students are regularly updated with the latest national and international developments.
- Learners should continue developing themselves through continuous economic dailies, newspapers, business journals, magazines, etc.
- Aspirants can learn using the CSEET e-bulletin and other updates that broadcast frequently.
- Aspirants are expected to be well versed in all significant happening headlines around the globe like important dates and events, economic and financial affairs, appointments, conferences, awards and achievements, sports news, art and culture, legal issues, international relations, science, and technology, etc.
3. Viva Voce
Paper 4 has a Viva Voca of 30 marks. Currently, Viva Voice is somewhat similar to the practical tests at Classes Xth/XIIth Board Examinations.
- Viva Voice’s aims are testing up-and-comer interaction skills. A CS needs to talk to corporate partners, government/management organizations, stock trading, etc, and without good interaction skills, it can be difficult for a CS to convey ideas properly.
- The best way to practice for Viva Voice is in front of the mirror by talking about fundamental topics like Myself, About the Indian economy in general, About your goals in life, etc. It will help to overcome the fear of speaking and improve your communication skills.
4. Well planned schedule
To qualify for this paper, candidates need to have a suitable schedule. It is suggested, an appropriate time must be given for separate sections of this paper according to preferences and after checking the difficulty levels.
5. Make notes
Learning/Remembering current affairs can be a long and tedious task. But, the key to making it easy is by creating notes in your own words. After that, it will be much easier. Making notes is one of the best ways to prepare for any competitive exams. Self-made notes are easy to understand and help with faster and better updates.
6. Revisions and daily tests
Revisions are required to achieve success in any test. A fact, you only remember 20% of what you read after 24 hours, so a quick review is needed. One has to take daily tests, which are very helpful for anyone to do their critical analyses. Therefore, there is no room for procrastination if you need to avoid last-minute panic attacks.
The abovementioned points are not an exhaustive guide but enough to score decent marks and do remember hard work pays off.