Hi all, I have stared to read my subjects but I feel taking notes of what is being read is vital(for me atleast), Request to seniors and everybody to share their expertise on how to make notes. It would be helpful. Thanks

While studying each topic you should make key points. e.g if you are going to make notes about Pakistan studies .i.e, Nehru report, you can make equation like wise; unitary form of govt+Hindi official language+seperate electorate+etc......, similarly you can make flowcharts in order to memorize better. In papers you don't have enough time to go through whole book so better to make short notes.

Thanks, and one last thing, how to translate a topic into question(s)? There are books with question format but I found them superficial and not that intellectually stimulating. Please enlighten us on this. Or you simply think there is no need to do that? thanks again for responding

There is no need to do this, but depending upon individual analytical skills. If you really want to get command on each topic by generating questions. Then there are four ways to prepare questions.
Firstly, think on individual level.
Second, think on state level.
Thirdly, think on international level.
Fourth, think on global level.
We can better quote here example of terrorism, similarly for topic of constitutional amendments you can better ask questions on executive , legislative, and judiciary level.

Similarly as I said above that you should make key points on Nehru report or quaid e azam 14 points. Then you can generate a question of difference between both. For current affairs if you make analytical power strong then The best book for current affair is International Relations (10th Edition) by Joshua S. Goldstein (Author), Jon C. Pevehouse (Author)

ISBN-13: 978-0205059577 ISBN-10: 0205059570 Edition: 10th
. It makes analytical power strong by generating analytical questions to each topic, which is also helpful for current affairs paper..it tells better how to attempt the paper and which words one should use while solving the paper

Thank you. It takes time as well as character to write such a lengthy reply just to help someone, I am well aware. I know the value of this. Thanks again.

Make notes as per your own learning skills and habits; working your own way will serve you the best. For some its more inviting to make bullet point notes; some prefer making detailed notes; some go on highlighting lines and points on books; some prefer skimming through pages--all depends upon you and the material and time available to you. It depend upon reference material too. If you are following a single book, highlighting can go good. If you use variety of resources you will definitely need a compilation of all reference material at one place in bullet points for later revisions. Be sure whatever way you choose to make notes it must be easier to skim through in 2-4 hours. You wont get enough time for revision during exams.
If I share my own experience, I used different strategies for different subjects. I jotted down points for Pak Affairs, Psychology and Journalism with writing down my own brief analysis at the end of a topic; highlighted points, poetry for Punjabi and added additional points on the book (as I consulted a single book ); wrote down points and verses/references for Islamiat; assembled notes, pages from different books in a single file for EDS. It depends upon subject too. But do plan it beforehand while you keep on reading how you intend to retain and recall important things without loosing much time again.

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Its very kind of you brother. Thanks a million. I completely got your point.