A. Books:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs:
"General Knowledge 2024" by Manohar Pandey – Updated current affairs and general knowledge.
"Lucent's General Knowledge" by Dr. Binay Karna and Manwendra Mukul – Comprehensive coverage of general knowledge topics.
2. General English:
"Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi – Covers grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.
"English for Competitive Exams" by A.P. Bhardwaj – Practice exercises and grammar.
3. Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude:
"Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal – Extensive practice for numerical ability.
"Fast Track Objective Arithmetic" by Rajesh Verma – Useful for practicing quantitative problems.
4. Reasoning Ability:
"A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal – Comprehensive coverage of reasoning topics.
"Analytical Reasoning" by M.K. Pandey – Practice for logical reasoning.
5. General Studies:
"General Studies Manual" by M. Laxmikanth – Useful for understanding general studies topics.
"General Studies for IAS Preliminary Examination" by M. Laxmikanth – Covers a broad range of subjects relevant to general studies.
B. Websites and Online Resources:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs:
Jagran Josh – Current affairs and general knowledge updates.
The Hindu – Reliable source for current events and news.
2. General English:
Grammarly Blog – Articles and tips on improving English grammar and writing.
EnglishClub – Grammar lessons and exercises.
3. Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude:
Adda247 – Practice tests and study material for quantitative aptitude.
Khan Academy – Free resources for learning mathematics.
4. Reasoning Ability:
IndiaBix – Practice questions for reasoning and aptitude.
Testbook – Online tests and practice papers for reasoning.
5. Mock Tests and Practice Papers:
Oliveboard – Mock tests and practice papers for various competitive exams.
MockBank – Practice tests and study materials for different exams.
6. ITBP Official Website:
ITBP Official Website – For official notifications, exam patterns, and other updates.