Public Sector Enterprises — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

Focus on memorizing specific numbers and classifications - 12 Maharatna companies, their names, autonomy limits (₹5,000 crore for Maharatna, ₹1,000 crore for Navratna), and recent disinvestments. Create a comprehensive list of major PSEs by sector with their current status.

Track current affairs religiously, especially disinvestment announcements, IPO launches, and performance reports. Pay special attention to policy changes and their effective dates. Common traps include confusion between different autonomy levels, mixing up company names and sectors, and outdated information about privatized companies.

Use elimination techniques by identifying obviously wrong options first. For statement-based questions, verify each statement independently rather than looking for patterns. Maintain updated lists of Maharatna, Navratna companies as these change periodically.

Focus on recent developments like Air India privatization, LIC IPO, and Asset Monetization Pipeline details.