Take a look at list of Best Books for Excelling in UPSC Mains Exam Preparation, which is a crucial stage of Civil Services Exam.
When preparing for UPSC mains examination it is good to have access to right study materials.
Book named, Indian Economy by Sriram Srirangam, provides coverage of Indian economy is good resource for economics related topics for UPSC mains examination.
Book on Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania, it has topics related to Indian heritage, art, music, and architecture.
Students read, International Relations by Pushpesh Pant, covers international events, global affairs, diplomatic relations, and contemporary issues.
Another book, Oxford School Atlas, this atlas gives detailed physical and political maps of India and world, along with thematic maps on various subjects.
India Year Book published by Government offers information on various aspects of India, including government policies, demographics, trade, economy, and social issues.
Indian Polity for Civil Services Examination by SRIRAM’s IAS is for UPSC and State Civil Services Examination, with the current trend of the examination.
A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir, presents a timeline-based approach to understanding modern Indian history, which is an important topic for mains examination.
Aspirants can also read Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change & Disaster Management by Dr. Ravi Agrahari.
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