Pearson is proud to present the 18th edition of its best-selling title General Knowledge Manual 2020. The book is specifically designed to help Civil Services aspirants to master the General Knowledge section, which is also a key part in many other competitive examinations. The book presents the widest span of topics in a very crisp format for easy understanding and remembrance. Features: -Facts-based approach with features, like Quick Facts, Key Terms, and Concept Links to enable faster learning -Includes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill, 2019; and making of Two new Union Territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh -Includes the recent data based on Economic Survey (2018-19) and Union Budget 2019-2020 -Discusses recent developments across Politics, Economy and Indian Constitution -Current Affairs section comes with all recent updates on National and International Affairs, Indian Economy, Sports, Awards and Honours across the world -4000+ Practice Questions arranged topic-wise -1400+ Previous Years’ Questions from Key Examinations, like UPSC, State PSC, Banking, Railways, NDA, CDS and other vacancy-based examinations are included online Table of Contents: Section A: Chapter 1.Physical Geography Chapter 2.World Geography Chapter 3. International Organizations Chapter 4. General Knowledge Section B: Chapter 1. Physics Chapter 2. Chemistry Chapter 3. General Biology(Botany and Zoology) Chapter 4. Human Body Chapter 5. Ecosystem and Biosphere Section C: INDIA Chapter 1. History of India and Freedom Struggle Chapter 2. Constitution of India Chapter 3. Population of India Chapter 4. National Awards, Cultureand Literature Chapter 5. Geography of India Chapter 6. Indian Economy Chapter 7. Communication andTransport Systems Chapter 8. Defense and Security Chapter 9. Science and Technology Chapter 10. National Insignia and Other Facts Section D: Current Affairs

This book has been a best seller for more than a decade, currently in its 13th edition it is thoroughly updated and revised with current trend in competitive examinations across various domains. The contents are broadly divided into four sections World, Science, India and Current affairs. Each chapter contains more than 100 MCQs with answer keys. A key feature of this book is the 30 page colorful maps, provided with fact files from authentic sources. The maps also include some added information on geography, population, and economy of the entire continent. Designed and developed for both classroom use and self learning, this updated edition is a must-buy for the aspirants who are planning to crack various competitive examinations.

Arihant has come up with a revised edition of a compendium of over 14000 questions which will significantly improve the knowledge of aspiring students by providing them with ready and reliable practice material for General Studies. The book has been designed for the apsirants preparing for IAS (CSAT), State PCS, CDS, NDA and other competitive examinations.The revised edition of this question bank focuses on Indian History & Culture, India & World Geography (Env & Eco), Indian Polity, Indian Economy, General Science, Science & Technology, General Knowledge and Current Affairs. The book contains the collection of over 14000 questions covering General Studies. The History section covers ancient, medieval and modern history whereas the Geography section covers world geography, Indian geography and environment & ecology. The General Science section covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science & Technology.The questions covered in the book contain answers side by side to help aspirants evaluate themselves after attempting a certain number of questions. Also the questions asked in recent years’ General Studies examinations have been provided in the book with authentic and detailed solutions to help aspirants get an insight into the recent examination pattern and the types of questions asked therein. Each chapter in the book contains a variety of questions according to the latest pattern Assertion-Reason, Matching, Multi-Statements, Arrangements, Pairing, etc. Also more than 500 questions based on Current Affairs have been provided in the book to give an additional advantage to the aspirants.As the book contains ample number of objective questions which have been designed for students of various competitive examinations, it for sure will act as the best preparation material for general studies for UPSC (CSAT), State PCS, CDS, NDA, etc.

Concise GK aims to provide the most relevant static information on various verticals of General Knowledge such as History of India & World, Geography of India & World, General Science and Indian Polity. Maximum coverage has been made through ONE LINERS, TABLES, CHARTS, MAPS & DIAGRAMS. Features: - 6000 ONE LINERS on HISTORY, POLITY, GEOGRAPHY, SCIENCE, INDIA, WORLD, UNO, etc - 100 Tables, 3000 MCQ's - As per the exam pattern Concise GK aims to provide the most relevant static information on various verticals of General Knowledge such as History of India & World, Geography of India & World, General Science and Indian Polity. Maximum coverage has been made through ONE LINERS, TABLES, CHARTS, MAPS & DIAGRAMS. Features: - 6000 ONE LINERS on HISTORY, POLITY, GEOGRAPHY, SCIENCE, INDIA, WORLD, UNO, etc - 100 Tables, 3000 MCQ's - As per the exam pattern

This book covers all the subjects which is important form examination point of view. History part contain the questions from Ancient to Modern India in an appropriate why. In India, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Important Amendments, Directive Principle of State Policy, Agriculture, Industry, Insurance, Banking etc. In Geography, questions are systematically presented form World Geography (Universe, The Earth Atmosphere, Climate, Pollution, Continents of World) and Indian Geography (Physical Features of India, Costal Plains, Islands, Important River Project, Climate of India etc.) Apart from this, we have also covered other sections like Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Art & Culture, Sports and Miscellaneous form where expected questions are asked in various competitive exams.