{
  "id": 300138,
  "title": "Start preparing early for competitive exams, aspirants told",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/start-preparing-early-for-competitive-exams-aspirants-told",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T08:27:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/start-preparing-early-for-competitive-exams-aspirants-told/article71290000.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "2023-batch IPS officer K.L. Suraj emphasized the importance of early preparation for competitive examinations during the inauguration of a coaching camp in Mysuru. He urged students to begin preparing while pursuing their degree courses and advised them to focus on essential topics, manage time effectively, and avoid distractions. Senior KAS officer Basavaraju, Managing Director of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited, highlighted that only a small fraction of candidates succeed in competitive examinations and urged students to focus on their studies rather than rumors or distractions. Assistant Commissioner of Police Ravi Prasad pointed out the lag in preparation among youths from southern Karnataka compared to those from north Karnataka. Retired IAS officer Siddaraju expressed confidence in the KSOU coaching programme's benefits, while KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. A.P. Gnanaprakash emphasized the importance of regular writing practice, particularly for the UPSC examination.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}