Objective General Knowlegde & Current Affairs (Level 2)

Objective General Knowlegde & Current Affairs (Level 2)

Objective General Knowlegde & Current Affairs (Level 2)

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Authored By: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication (2014)

Book Summary:

Objective General Knowledge & Current Affairs level 2 for UPSC/ CSAT/ State PCS/ CDS/ Bank PO Exams. The book Objective General Knowledge & Current Affairs level 1 has been prepared for students preparing for the different competitive exams. General Knowledge is a very integral part of a lot of entrance exams being conducted at the graduate and under-graduate level. The book has been divided into 8 sections containing. Multiple Choice Questions for Revision purpose followed by Exam-Oriented Statement based MCQs for final practice. The statement questions have been prepared as per the latest format adopted by UPSC in 2011-12. The book contains 2000 + Statement based Questions. The 8 sections are - History, Polity, Economics, Geography, Science and Technology, Ecology, General Knowledge and Current Affairs. The Unique Selling Proposition of the book is the explanation to each and every question which provides additional info to the students on the subject of the questions and correct reasoning wherever required. Ecology covers MCQs on Climate Change, Bio-diversity and Environmental ecology. Science and Technology covers Basic Sciences, Space Science, Defence & Security systems, Atomic & Nuclear Science, Biotechnology and Computer & IT. General Knowledge has been divided into 7 separate chapters - World Organizations, World Panorama, Indian Panorama, Cultural Panorama, Sports & Games, Miscellaneous (awards, prizes, important days, abbreviations, etc.) and Current affairs. The special focus has been on Frequently Asked Questions in General Knowledge. A huge collection of Latest Current Affairs questions have been added. The book provides latest information on all the subject areas.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Section 1 - History

Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period and Religious Movements, Maurya and Post Mauryan Period, Gupta and Post Gupta Period, Ancient History,(Miscellaneous),Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Period, Initial Modern History,Indian Freedom Struggle - I (1857-1917), Indian Freedom Struggle - II (1917-1947).

Section 2 - Geography:

Astronomy, Physical Geography, Economic Geography,World Geography

Geography of India.

Section 3 - Indian Polity and Governance:

Indian Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj and Public Policy

Judiciary.

Section 4 - Economics:

Indian Economy,Planning and Economic Development,Agriculture in Indian Economy, Industry,World Economy.

Section 5 - General & Modern Science:

Physics, Chemistry, Biology - Zoology, Botany, Diseases,Environment & Ecology, Science & Tech.

Section 6 - General Awareness:

Art and Culture, National and International Awards,Books and Authors, Sports and Games, Miscellaneous.

Section 7 - Current Affairs:

National Issues, International Issues, Economical Issues, Awards & Honours

Sports and Games, Science and Technology, Miscellaneous

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Indian Polity For Civil Services Examination

Indian Polity For Civil Services Examination

Indian Polity For Civil Services Examination

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Authored By: M Laxmikanth
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education (2013) 

Published in the year 2013, Indian Polity For Civil Services Examinations is a book that provides the readers with insight into important topics that need to be understood by students to clear the civil services examination.

Summary Of The Book:

Indian Polity For Civil Services Examinations has been designed to meet the requirements of students preparing for civil service examinations. This book covers the entire syllabus, which civil service aspirants need to understand.

This book has been divided into 11 parts, which include Constitutional Framework, Central Government, System of Government, State Government, Constitutional Bodies, Union Territories And Special Areas, Local Government, Non-Constitutional Bodies, Other Constitutional Dimensions, Political Dynamics, and Working of the Constitution.

The first part of the book deals with the historical background of the constitution, and throws light on fundamental rights, fundamental duties, citizenship, and features of the constitution. The second part deals with the parliamentary system, emergency provisions, special provision for certain states, inter-state relations, and the current status of Jammu & Kashmir. The third part provides insight into the central government by explaining the roles of the President, Prime Minister, and Vice-President. In the fourth part, students are provided detailed information on the state government, explaining the role of the Chief Minister, Governor, state council of ministers, subordinate courts, and high court.

In the fifth part, the readers are provided insight into the Panchayati Raj as well as urban local governments. The sixth part deals with union territories, and scheduled, and tribal areas. In the seventh part, the author throws light on the constitutional bodies, which include the finance commission, election commission, advocate general of the state, special officer for linguistic minorities, national commission for SCs, national commission for STs, and union public service commission.

The eighth part of this book throws light on the planning commission, national human rights commission, state human rights commission, lokpal, and lokayuktas, central vigilance commission, and state information commission. In the ninth part, the readers are provided insight into public services, anti-defection law, tribunals, and special provisions for ST’s, Anglo-Indian’s, minorities, and BC’s. In the tenth part, the readers are also provided insight into national integration, foreign policy, pressure groups, political parties, and elections. The eleventh part deals with the national commission’s plan to examine the constitution’s working.

In this third edition, the author also provides 7 appendices at the end of the book. The appendices cover topics such as table of precedence, definitions under the constitution, constitutional amendments at a glance, subjects of union, state, and concurrent lists, articles of the constitution, and ministries/departments of the central government. This edition of Indian Polity For Civil Services also comes with updated UPSC preliminary, and main question papers as well.

About M. Laxmikanth:

M. Laxmikanth is an author, and trainer. Apart from this book, Laxmikanth has written Governance in India for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, Indian Polity, and Public Administration.Laxmikanth completed his master’s degree from Osmania University in 1989. Following that, he started his own coaching academy, Laxmikanth’s IAS. Laxmikanth has a great deal of experience coaching civil service aspirants.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part I

Constitutional Framework:

Historical Background:The Company Rule (1773–1858), The Crown Rule (1858–1947), Notes and References

Making of the Constitution:  Composition of the Constituent Assembly, Working of the Constituent Assembly, Committees of the Constituent Assembly, Enactment of the Constitution, Enforcement of the Constitution, Criticism of the Constituent Assembly, Notes and References.

Salient Features of the Constitution: Introduction, Salient Features of the Constitution, Notes and References.

Preamble of the Constitution: Text of the Preamble, Ingredients of the Preamble

Key Words in the Preamble, Significance of the Preamble, Preamble as Part of the Constitution, Amendability of the Preamble, Notes and References.

Union and its Territory: Union of States, Parliament’s Power to Reorganise the States, Evolution of States and Union Territories,Notes and References.

Citizenship:  Meaning and Significance, Constitutional Provisions, Citizenship Act, 1955, Single Citizenship, Notes and References.

Fundamental Rights: Features of Fundamental Rights, Definition of State, Laws Inconsistent with Fundamental Rights, Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right Against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights

Right to Constitutional Remedies, Writs—Types and Scope, Armed Forces and Fundamental Rights, Martial Law and Fundamental Rights, Effecting Certain Fundamental Rights, Present Position of Right to Property, Exceptions to Fundamental Right, Criticism of Fundamental Rights, Significance of Fundamental Rights, Rights Outside Part III, Notes and References.

Directive Principles of State Policy: Features of the Directive Principles, Classification of the Directive Principles, New Directive Principles, Sanction Behind Directive Principles, Criticism of the Directive Principles, Utility of Directive Principles, Conflict Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Implementation of Directive Principles, Directives Outside Part IV, Notes and References.

Fundamental Duties: Swaran Singh Committee Recommendations, List of Fundamental Duties, Features of the Fundamental Duties, Criticism of Fundamental Duties, Significance of Fundamental Duties, Verma Committee Observations

Notes and References.

Amendment of the Constitution: Procedure for Amendment, Types of Amendments, Criticism of the Amendment Procedure, Notes and References.

Basic Structure of the Constitution:Emergence of the Basic Structure, Elements of the Basic Structure, Notes and References.

Part II

System of Government: 

Parliamentary System: Features of Parliamentary Government, Features of Presidential Government, Merits of the Parliamentary System, Demerits of the Parliamentary System, Reasons for Adopting Parliamentary System, Distinction between Indian and British Models, Notes and References

Federal System: Federal Features of the Constitution, Unitary Features of the Constitution, Critical Evaluation of the Federal System, Notes and References.

Centre–State Relations: Legislative Relations, Administrative Relations, Financial Relations, Trends in Centre–State Relations, Notes and References.

Inter-State Relations:  Inter-state Water Disputes, Inter-State Councils, Public Acts, Records and Judicial Proceedings,Inter-State Trade and Commerce, Zonal Councils, Notes and References.

Emergency Provisions: National Emergency, President’s Rule, Financial Emergency

Criticism of the Emergency Provisions, Notes and References.

Part III

Central Government:

President: Election of the President, Qualifications, Oath and Conditions, Term, Impeachment and Vacancy, Powers and Functions of the President, Veto Power of the President, Ordinance-making Power of the President, Pardoning Power of the President, Constitutional Position of the President,Notes and References.

Vice-President: Election, Qualifications, Oath or Affirmation, Conditions of Office

Term of Office, Vacancy in Office, Election Disputes, Powers and Functions, Indian and American Vice-Presidents Compared,Emoluments,Notes and References.

Prime Minister: Appointment of the Prime Minister, Oath, Term and Salary, Powers and Functions of the Prime Minister 1, Role Descriptions, Relationship with the President, Chief Ministers who became Prime Ministers, Notes and References

Central Council of Ministers: Constitutional Provisions, Nature of Advice by Ministers, Appointment of Ministers, Responsibility of Ministers, Composition of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers Vs Cabinet, Role of Cabinet, Role, Descriptions, Kitchen Cabinet, Notes and References.

Cabinet Committees: Features of Cabinet Committees, List of Cabinet Committees

Functions of Cabinet Committees, Groups of Ministers, Notes and References.

Parliament:  Organisation of Parliament, Composition of the Two Houses, System of Elections to Lok Sabha, Duration of Two Houses, Membership of Parliament

Presiding Officers of Parliament, Leaders in Parliament, Sessions of Parliament

Devices of Parliamentary Proceedings, Legislative Procedure in Parliament, Joint Sitting of Two Houses, Budget in Parliament, Multifunctional Role of Parliament

Ineffectiveness of Parliamentary Control, Position of Rajya Sabha, Parliamentary Privileges, Sovereignty of Parliament, Notes and References.

Parliamentary Committees: Meaning and Classification, Notes and References.

Parliamentary Forums:  Establishment of Forums, Objectives of the Forums

Composition of the Forums, Functions of the Forums, Notes and References.

Supreme Court:  Organisation of Supreme Court, Seat of Supreme Court

Procedure of the Court, Independence of Supreme Court, Jurisdiction and Powers of Supreme Court, Supreme Court Advocates Notes and References".

Part IV

State Government: 

Governor:  Appointment of Governor, Conditions of Governor’s Office, Term of Governor’s Office, Powers and Functions of Governor, Constitutional Position of Governor, Notes and References.

Chief Minister: Appointment of Chief Minister, Oath, Term and Salary, Powers and Functions of Chief Minister, Relationship with the Governor,Notes and References.

State Council of Ministers: Constitutional Provisions, Nature of Advice by Ministers

Appointment of Ministers, Oath and Salary of Ministers, Responsibility of Ministers

Composition of the Council of Ministers, Cabinet, Notes and References.

State Legislature: Organisation of State Legislature, Composition of Two Houses

Duration of Two Houses, Membership of State Legislature,Presiding Officers of State Legislature, Sessions of State Legislature,Legislative Procedure in State Legislature,Position of Legislative Council,Privileges of State Legislature,Notes and References.

High Court: Organisation of High Court, Independence of High Court,Jurisdiction and Powers of High Court,Notes and References.

Subordinate Courts: Constitutional Provisions, Structure and Jurisdiction,Notes and Reference.

Special Status of Jammu & Kashmir: Accession of J&K to India, Present Relationship Between J&K and India,Features of J&K Constitution, J&K Autonomy Resolution Rejected, Group of Interlocutors for J&K, Notes and References.

Special Provisions for Some States: Provisions for Maharashtra and Gujarat

Provisions for Nagaland, Provisions for Assam and Manipur, Provisions for Andhra Pradesh, Provisions for Sikkim, Provisions for Mizoram, Provisions for Arunachal Pradesh and Goa, Provisions for Karnataka, Notes and References.

Part V

Local Government:

Panchayati Raj: Evolution of Panchayati Raj, 73rd Amendment Act of 1992

Compulsory and Voluntary Provisions, Pesa Act of 1996 (Extension Act), Notes and References.

Municipalities:  Evolution of Urban Bodies, 74th Amendment Act of 1992, Types of Urban Governments, Municipal Personnel,Central Council of Local Government

Notes and References.

Part VI

Union Territories and Special Areas:

Union Territories: Creation of Union Territories, Administration of Union Territories

Special Provisions for Delhi, Advisory Committees of Union Territories, Notes and References.

Scheduled and Tribal A reas: Administration of Scheduled Areas,Administration of Tribal Areas,Notes and References.

Part VII

Constitutional Bodies:

Election Commission: Composition,Independence,Powers and Functions,Notes and References

Union Public Service Commission: Composition, Removal, Independence,Functions

Limitations,Role,Notes and References.

State Public Service Commission: Composition, Removal, Independence, Functions

Limitations, Role, Joint State Public Service Commission, Notes and References.

Finance Commission: Composition, Functions, Advisory Role, Impact of Planning Commission, Commissions Appointed, Notes and References.

National Commission for SC s:  Evolution of the Commission, Functions of the Commission, Report of the Commission, Powers of the Commission,Notes and References.

National Commission for ST s: Separate Commission for STs, Functions of the Commission, Other Functions of the Commission, Report of the Commission

Powers of the Commission, Notes and References.

Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities: Constitutional Provisions, Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Role, Vision and Mission, Functions and Objectives,Notes and References.

Comptroller and Auditor General of India: Appointment and Term, Independence

Duties and Powers, Role, Cag and Corporations, Appleby’s Criticism, Notes and References.

Attorney General of India: Appointment and Term, Duties and Functions, Rights and Limitations, Solicitor General of India,Notes and References.

Advocate General of the State: Appointment and Term, Duties and FunctionsNotes and References.

Part VIII

Non-Constitutional Bodies:

Planning Commission: Functions, Composition, Internal Organisation, Personnel

Programme Evaluation Organisation,Critical Evaluation, Notes and References.

National Development Council: Composition, Objectives, Functions,Critical Evaluation, Notes and References.

National Human Rights Commission: Establishment of the Human Rights Commission,Composition of the Commission,Functions of the Commission

Working of the Commission,Role of the Commission,Performance of the Commission, Human Rights (Amendment) Act,, Notes and References

State Human Rights Commission:  Composition of the Commission, Functions of the Commission, Working of the Commission, Human Rights Courts

Notes and References.

Central Information Commission: Composition, Tenure and Service Conditions

Powers and Functions, Notes and References.

State Information Commission:  Composition,Tenure and Service Conditions

Powers and Functions,Notes and References.

Central Vigilance Commission: Composition, Organisation, Functions, Jurisdiction

Working,Notes and References.

Central Bureau of Investigation: Establishment of CBI, Motto, Mission and Vision of CBI, Organisation of CBI, Composition of CBI, Functions of CBI, CBI vs. State Police, CBI Academy, Notes and References.

Lokpal and Lokayuktas: Global Scenario, Lokpal, Lokayuktas, Notes and References.

Part IX

Other Constitutional Dimensions:

Co-operative Societies: Constitutional Provisions, Reasons for the 97th Amendment, Notes and References.

Official Language:  Language of the Union, Regional Languages, Language of the Judiciary and Texts of Laws, Special Directives, Notes and References.

Public Services: Classification of Services, Constitutional Provisions. Notes and References.

Tribunals: Administrative Tribunals, Tribunals for Other Matters, Notes and References.

Rights and Liabilities of the Government: Property of the Union and the States

Suits by or Against the Government, Suits Against Public Officials, Notes and References.

Authoritative Text of the Constitution in Hindi Language: Constitutional Provisions

Reasons for the 58th Amendment,Notes and References.

Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes: Rationale of Special Provisions

Specification of Classes,Components of Special Provisions, Notes and References

Part X

Political Dynamics:

Political Parties: Meaning and Types, Party System in India, Recognition of National and State Parties, Notes and References.

Elections: Electoral System, Election Machinery, Election Process, Notes and References.

Electoral Reforms:Committees Related to Electoral Reforms, Electoral Reforms Before 1996, Electoral Reforms of 1996.Electoral Reforms After 1996, Electoral Reforms Since 2010, Notes and References

Anti-Defection Law:  Provisions of the Act, Evaluation of the Act, 91st Amendment Act (2003),Notes and References.

Pressure Groups: Meaning and Techniques, Pressure Groups in India, Notes and References.

National Integration: Meaning of National Integration, Obstacles to National Integration, National Integration Council, National Foundation for Communal Harmony, Notes and References.

Foreign Policy: Principles of Indian Foreign Policy, Objectives of Indian Foreign Policy

Look East Policy of India, Gujral Doctrine of India, Nuclear Doctrine of India, Notes and References.

Part XI

Working of the Constitution:

National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution: Terms of Reference of the Commission, Fifty Years of Working of the Constitution, Areas of Concern: Commission’s Perception,Recommendations of the Commission, Notes and References

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Indian Economy : For Civil Services Examinations

Indian Economy : For Civil Services Examinations

Indian Economy : For Civil Services Examinations

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Authored By: Ramesh Singh
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education (2013)

An updated and revised edition, Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations, by Ramesh Singh, is very popular among a section of people interested in reading books about the Indian and Global Economy, and is also useful for civil service students.

Summary Of The Book: 

Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations presents a holistic overview of the shift in the global economy and its importance to India and its current situation, with separate chapters on the Indian economy and the evolution of the Indian economy.

Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations has an up-to-date and exam-oriented style with new and recent terms added. It has 22 chapters with lots of sub-chapters, including 2 separate chapters on Model Answers To Selected Questions and Economics Concepts And Terminologies. It has updated notes by most recent sources and is very useful for the civil services exam.

The book's widespread description of large and small issues, right from the zenith of centralized planning to the current period of relaxation of government regulations, makes it very useful for the civil services candidates, researchers, academicians and anyone who is interested in understanding the dynamics, growth and present status of the Indian economy.

Some of the chapters in the book are Evolution Of The Indian Economy, Progress, Growth And Development, Economic Planning, Inflation and Business Cycle, and Human Development in India. Chapters on Financial Market, Inflation and Business Cycle have been thoroughly revamped. The book contains numerical updates from India 2013, Economic Survey (2012-13), Union Budget (2013-14) and the Railway Budget (2013-14). Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations also has three new chapters, which are Preparing for the Demographic Dividend, Technology-Environment Dilemma, and Sustainability and Climate Change.

The book is written specially for students studying for the Gen­er­al Stud­ies paper of the Civil Services examination. The book can also be used by graduate and undergraduate students of Economics.

Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations was authored by Ramesh Singh and published by McGraw Hill Education in June 2013.

About Ramesh Singh:

Ramesh Singh is an alumnus of the Delhi School of Economics and is an educational consultant. Ramesh Singh’s other works include Applied Welding Engineering: Processes, Codes and Standards, Pipeline Integrity Handbook: Risk Management and Evaluation, Bharatiya Arthavyavastha, and Bharat Ka Bhugol (Hindi). He has more than two decades of experience in providing direction for a collection of competitive and professional examinations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: 

INTODUCTION, PROGRESS, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION OF THE INDIAN ECONOMY, ECONOMIC PLANNING, PLANNING IN INDIA, ECONOMIC REFORMS, INFLATION AND BUSINESS CYCLE, INDIAN AGRICULTURE, INDIAN INDUSTRY & INFRASTRUCTURE, INDIA AND THE GLOBALECONOMY, INDIAN FINANCIAL MARKET, BANKING IN INDIA, INSURANCE IN INDIA, SECURITY MARKET IN INDIA, EXTERNAL SECTOR OF INDIA, INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORGANISATIONS & INDIA, TAX STRUCTURE IN INDIA, PUBLIC FINANCE IN INDIA

THE TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT DILEMMA, SUSTAINABILITY ANDCLIMATE CHANGE: INDIA AND THE WORLD, PREPARING FOR THE DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA, MODEL ANSWERS TO SELECTED QUESTIONS

ECONOMICS CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGIES.

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