Which books are best for IAS preparation and interview skills?

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For IAS preparation, a mix of standard textbooks, current affairs magazines, and reference materials is often recommended. Here's a list of essential books and resources for both IAS preparation and interview skills: ### IAS Preparation #### General Studies 1. **NCERT Books**: Class 6-12 (History,...
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For IAS preparation, a mix of standard textbooks, current affairs magazines, and reference materials is often recommended. Here's a list of essential books and resources for both IAS preparation and interview skills: ### IAS Preparation #### General Studies 1. **NCERT Books**: Class 6-12 (History, Geography, Economics, Polity, Science) 2. **History**: - "India's Struggle for Independence" by Bipan Chandra - "A Brief History of Modern India" by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum) 3. **Geography**: - "Certificate Physical and Human Geography" by G.C. Leong - NCERT Geography books 4. **Polity**: - "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth 5. **Economics**: - "Indian Economy" by Ramesh Singh 6. **Environment**: - "Environment" by Shankar IAS 7. **Science and Technology**: - NCERT Science books - "Science and Technology" by Ravi P. Agrahari 8. **General Studies Paper IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)**: - "Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude" by Chronicle #### Current Affairs 1. **Newspapers**: - The Hindu - Indian Express 2. **Magazines**: - Yojana - Kurukshetra - Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) 3. **Online Portals**: - Insights on India - ClearIAS - ForumIAS #### Optional Subjects - Refer to standard textbooks and previous years' question papers for the specific optional subject chosen. ### Interview Skills 1. **"Cracking the Code to a Successful Interview" by Evan Pellett** 2. **"Interview Skills that Win the Job" by Michael Spiropoulos** 3. **"How to Answer Interview Questions" by Peggy McKee** 4. **"IAS Interview: The Complete Guide" by Madhukar Bhagat** 5. **"Nail the Job Interview!" by Caryl Krannich** 6. **Mock Interviews**: - Participate in mock interviews conducted by various coaching institutes like Vajiram & Ravi, Vision IAS, etc. 7. **Personality Development Books**: - "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie - "The Art of Public Speaking" by Dale Carnegie These resources provide a strong foundation for both the written exam and the interview process. It's also crucial to practice answer writing and participate in discussion groups to refine knowledge and articulation skills. read less
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For IAS preparation, "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth and "General Studies Paper 1" by Arihant are highly recommended. For interview skills, "The Art of Interviewing" by James Storey and "Cracking the Code to a Successful Interview" by Evan Pellett offer valuable insights.
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For IAS preparation, "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth and "General Studies Paper 1" by Arihant are highly recommended. For interview skills, "The Art of Interviewing" by James Storey and "Cracking the Code to a Successful Interview" by Evan Pellett offer valuable insights. read less
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