We have tried our best to cover all these topics and accordingly selected the books. It is to be noted that only books will not help you to cover the entire syllabus. So apart from books, we have also suggested other resources cover up the syllabus. This is the , so you will get the updated information. So basically this book will cover 80% of the syllabus. For remaining, 20% do follow the current affairs. This means you need to cover the events between 1857 — 1947 , following books will be immensely helpful. The Rajiv Ahir book is small in size, whereas Bipin Chandra book is quite bulky. The first chapter starts with the Revolt of 1857. The book also sheds light on the foreign policy and economic reforms that were introduced in 1991. Not just the economic aspect, the book also covers in details the sociological problems faced in modern times, like the prevalence of untouchability and the caste issues and others. It also dissects and discusses in detail the Punjab crisis as well as the party politics played out both at the Centre and the States. The first part studies Political Change, the second part looks at Pluralism and National Integration, and the third section discusses Political Economy. It also examines concerns ranging from federalism and Hindu nationalism to caste conflict and civil society, the north-south economic divide and politics of economic reforms. It is similar to old 12th class NCERT book of world history. The book is very concise and covers the important factors contributed to world wars in a lucid and simple language. Society and Diversity of India Covering 5th point of the syllabus As per the 5th point of the UPSC Mains GS 1 syllabus, you need to cover Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. The book has covered all important topics such as poverty, unemployment, population explosions, urbanization, backward classes, tribes etc. You can google the topic or take help of the newspaper. Effects of globalisation on Indian society covering the 7th point of the syllabus You can get thousands of articles on globalisation but there is limited quality content for its impact on Indian society. Following books and resources will help you to cover up this topic. Whenever you find a good article related to this topic just cut it out or save it as e-notes. The problem of farmers, Adivasis migrants and slum dwellers is also covered up. There you will find a tab under this download the latest version. In this post, we are the attaching the latest version of this report to download. It is not necessary to read each and every point from this book, read selectively. Apart from that, we have also found some books which might be helpful if you want to dig deeper. You may google for this topic use the following book which is 75 pages and will give you an idea about this topic. The reason for recommending this books for IAS Prelims is the foundation which it will provide. Majid Hussain is actually masterclass.. Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.