Preparing for the UPSC examination requires a well-rounded understanding of various subjects and topics. Here's a comprehensive booklist that covers different areas of the UPSC syllabus
1. Indian Polity and Governance:
– "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth
2. History and Culture:
– "India's Struggle for Independence" by Bipan Chandra
– "A Brief History of Modern India" by Spectrum Publications
3. Geography:
– "Certificate Physical and Human Geography" by G.C. Leong
– "Oxford School Atlas" by Oxford University Press
4. Economy:
– "Indian Economy" by Ramesh Singh
5. General Science:
– NCERT textbooks for Science (Classes 6 to 10)
6. Environment and Ecology:
– "Environment" by Shankar IAS Academy
7. Current Affairs:Newspapers like "The Hindu" or "Indian Express"– Monthly current affairs magazines
8. Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude:
– "Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude" by Chronicle Publications
9. International Relations:
10. Essay Writing:
– "151 Essays for UPSC Mains" by Disha Publications