UPSC syllabus is quite huge and requires strategic preparation to excel successfully in the exam. There are vast
resources from which a candidate can prepare. Sometimes, a candidate
fails to figure out resources for themselves and get caught up in the
entire process. Therefore it is always advisable to plan your resources
beforehand to avoid a hassle in between. This article will guide you
about some books for UPSC beginners that all must read.
1. Challenges to Internal Security of India — Ashok Kumar and Vipul Anekant (General
Studies)
This book aims at providing a comprehensive approach to different topics and challenges.
Surrounding the theme of the Indian Internal Security Challenges.’ It is designed
in such a manner that it covers almost all the aspects of the UPSC
general studies paper. You will find each and every syllabus broken down
effortlessly for a candidate to easily grasp the concept and work
through it. In addition, the updated edition also consists of three
annexures that provide a comprehensive outlook of all the government
strategies required for internal security and challenges.
2. Geography of India by Majid Husain (Geography)
Geography is a typical subject. However, grasping concepts of geography is quite
difficult for most candidates. The book “Geography of India by Majid
Husain” aims to provide students with guided knowledge of India’s
geographical geography concepts in the most effortless manner. It
focuses on Indian farming patterns, resources of India, various methods
of irrigation, transportation, and public distribution systems,
calamities, food security, and government initiatives.
3. Indian Art and Culture — Nitin Singhania (Culture)
Be it prelims, mains, or interviews- the Indian Art and Culture book by
Nitin Singhania is a goldmine for all UPSC aspirants. It is now
available both offline and online for candidates’ convenience. Since the
diversity of Indian Culture is well known, a hefty number of questions
come from Indian Culture at all levels of the UPSC examination. This
book pretty much sums up the different aspects of Indian Culture in a
very precise manner for candidates to understand it efficiently. Despite
the variety of books available for Indian Culture, Nitin Singhania’s
book– has captivated the hearts of UPSC candidates due to its special
presentation.
4. Challenge and Strategy: Rethinking India’s Foreign Policy written by Rajiv Sikri (International Relations)
The book is an approach to provide a policy-oriented and strategic look at
India’s upcoming and existing foreign policy difficulties. It presents a
wider scope of the different aspects of the foreign policy of the
country and also suggests strategic thinking to deal with the
fast-changing policies of the world within. It also shares light on
long-term variables and trends that influence the country.
Summing it up
IAS toppers and tutors always emphasize the importance of reading good
books for UPSC preparation. These books provide effective subject matter
and present it to the candidate in a planned manner. Therefore, we hope
you have gathered useful insights on books for UPSC beginners through this article.
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