How to remember a proof for a long time

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A very basic question of mine:

Whenever I read a proof I am able to remember it only for a couple of months. But I really want to remember it for at least one year or so if not more.

Is it the natural way or is it that once you read a proof of a theorem you are able to recollect it even after a few years

I am feeling quite frustrated in this regard because for an interview in Mathematics the interview committee asks all the basic proofs involved in solving any given problem

What should I do?

I know that there are many Mathematicians here who are able to share some thoughts on this topic