One of the toughest exams in India, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil services exam requires more than just hard work. It requires adequate planning and a strategy for study material which will make your preparation more profitable with less input. To give you a head start, we have given below a checklist of the best books which you can refer to for UPSC (IAS) Mains preparation to be held on 16th September.
Indian Economy by Shriram’s IAS
First published in 2019 by Pearson Publishing House, Shriram’s IAS Indian Economy study material has been a major book for decades. A bestseller in the category, it is in its second edition with the one from last month. The book on Indian Economy is available in offline bookshops and online on Amazon and Flipkart, priced at Rs 850 and has about 650 pages. Most of the questions in Preliminary and Main exam are taken from here.
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Indian Polity (Politics) for Civil Services Exam by ML Laxmikant
Indian Politics needs no introduction by M Laxmikant. It is one of the most prominent and comprehensive books on the subject and has been a consistent bestseller for many years. It has become a must book for the aspirants who are appearing in various competitive exams and especially in CSE.
Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania (Culture)
Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania complements the curriculum of Indian Heritage and Culture. The author has given extensive knowledge based on Indian art, painting, music and architecture with the help of many illustrations and diagrams. The lesson is also supported with a surplus of questions that will aid the students in their preparation for the exam.
International Relations: Pushpesh Pant (International Relations)
This UPSC book covers all the major events. It is preferred by all the students appearing for any competitive exams. The Padma Shri recipient author is an educationist and historian, who retired as a Lecturer in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Oxford School Atlas (Geography) by Oxford Publishers
The Oxford School Atlas includes 94 of 94 thematic maps with 200 clear and easy-to-understand maps India Approved with charts and diagrams. The atlas includes comprehensive physical and political maps of India, new and informative opening pages, and substantial coverage of key thematic problems such as climate, wildlife, natural vegetation, agriculture, minerals, industry, demography, human development, and environmental concerns. and natural hazards.
India Year Book (Current Affairs)
India Year Book is prepared by Publications Department of Government of India. This book is an authoritative compilation of complete information about current affairs of the country, including important dignitaries, state policy, public plans and important data about demography, business, economy and more. Being a government publication, the information presented is authentic and is also used as a reference source by researchers, media and reputed publications.
A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Modern India)
A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir deals with the events following the fall of the Mughal Empire, the rise of the East India Company and the beginning of British rule in the country. Significant events – including India’s first war of independence in 1857 and independence in 1947 – are structured in a timeline that is easy to understand. If you are running short of time then you should not miss this book.
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change and Disaster Management – Dr. Ravi Agrahari (Environment)
Published by McGraw Hill, this book describes all the major environmental issues and recommends appropriate explanations for them. It prepares candidates with answers to questions related to disaster management which are adequate in CSE. The otherwise complex syllabus is easily absorbed in this single book.
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