The Pearson Concise General Knowledge Manual 2015-16

Cover
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Geography of India
	Location, Dimensions and Frontiers
	Physical Features
	Islands
	Deserts
	Soils in India
	River Systems of India
	Lakes
	Climate and Forest Resources
	Agriculture
	Mineral Resources of India
	Indian States and Union Territories
	National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
	Important Towns and Locations
	Census 2011
Chapter 2: Indian History at a Glance
	Ancient India
	Medieval India
	Modern India
	Indian Freedom Struggle
	Important Years in Independent India
Chapter 3: Constitution of India
	Drafting of the Constitution
	The Union Executive
	The Union Judiciary
	The State Executive
	State Council of Ministers
	The State Legislature
	The State Judiciary
	The Political Process in India
	Amendment of the Constitution
Chapter 4: Indian Economy
	Planning in India
	Five Year Plans
	Industries
Bonus Chapter: Banking and Financial Institutions in India
	Currency System
	Banking System
	Reserve Bank of India
	Internal Organization and Management
	Insurance
	Deposits
	Negotiable Instruments
	NRI Accounts
	Mandates and Power of Attorney
	Different Laws: Customer/Groups
	Bank–Customer Relationship
	Why Banks Focus on Retail Business
	Emerging Issues in Handling Retail Banking
	Clearing and Settlement Process for Cheques
	Important Ratios and their Definitions
	Price Indices that Quantify Inflation
	Rate of Inflation
	Chakravarthy Committee (1982–1985)
	Causes of Inflation
	Remedial Measures To Control Inflation
Chapter 5: National Insignia and Other Indian Miscellanea
	National Insignia
	World Records Held by India
	Dances of India
	Transport and Communication
	Defence and Security
	Science and Technology
	India’s Atomic Research
	Robotics and Automation
	Pokhran Tests
	Chandrayan-I
	Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
Chapter 6 : Physical and World Geography
	Solar System
	Earth and Its Basic Facts
	Atmosphere
	Winds
	Lithosphere
	Geographical Features
	Hydrosphere
	The World We Live In
Chapter 7: Glimpses of World History
	Important Battles
	Revolutions and Wars af Independence
	Glimpses of World History
Chapter 8: International Organizations
	United Nations (UN) Organization
	European Union
	Important Information
	The Commonwealth
	The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
	South Asian Association for Regional
Co-operation (SAARC)
	Other World Organizations
Chapter 9: Everyday Science
	Important Laws of Physics
	Important Laws of Chemistry
	Everyday Science Simplified
	Human Body
Chapter 10: Computers
	Introduction
	Characteristics of Computers
	Advantages
	Computer Architecture
	Input/Output Devices
	Some Commonly Used Terms
	Different Types of Languages
	Operating System (OS)
	Networking
	Internet
	Recent Developments
Chapter 11: Basic General Knowledge
	World’s Great Personalities
	Prominent Figures of the Indian Freedom
Movement
	Religions of the World
	Abbreviations
	Awards and Honours
	National Awards
	Sports
	Terms Associated with Sports
	All Purpose Glossary
	Miscellaneous
Chapter 12: Questions for Competitive Examinations
	Geography of India
	The History of India and the Freedom Struggle
	Constitution of India
	Indian Economy
	The National Insignia and Other Facts
	Physical and World Geography
	Glimpses of World History
	International Organization
	Physics
	Chemistry
	Biology
	Human Body
	General Science
	Computers
	Basic General Knowledge
	Legal General Knowledge
	Environmental Studies
Chapter 13: Current Events
	Government Programmes and Reports
	The Assembly Election 2015
	General National News and Events
	News from the States
	Science and Technology
	Defence and Security
	Supreme Court Verdicts
	India – Bilateral
	Miscellaneous
	The Nations of the World
	Bilateral/Multilateral Affairs
	India – China – Indian Ocean
	General
	National Disaster
	Union Budget 2015–2016
	Budget Highlights
	Sectorial Highlights
	State of Economy
	Tax Proposal
	Economic Survey 2014–2015
	Railway Budget 2015–2016
	Financial Performance 2014–2015
	ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
	National Games 2015
	Tennis—Grand Slams 2015
	Cups and Tournaments
	Important Appointments
	Books and Authors
	Awards and Honours