A. General Studies Papers:
1. Paper I (Essay):
"151 ESSAYS For UPSC Mains" by Disha Experts
"Essays for Civil Services and Other Competitive Examinations" by Pulkit Khare
2. Paper II (General Studies I):
"Indian Art and Culture" by Nitin Singhania
"Certificate Physical and Human Geography" by Goh Cheng Leong
NCERT textbooks for History, Geography, and Social Sciences
3. Paper III (General Studies II):
"Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth
"Governance in India" by M. Laxmikanth
"Introduction to the Constitution of India" by D.D. Basu
4. Paper IV (General Studies III):
"Indian Economy" by Ramesh Singh
"Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure" by R.Rajagopalan
"Science and Technology in India" by Ravi P. Agrahari
5. Paper V (General Studies IV):
"Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude" by Niraj Kumar
"Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude" by G. Subba Rao and P.N. Roy Chowdhury
6. Optional Subject Papers:
Choose your optional subject based on your interest and academic background. Some popular choices include History, Geography, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, etc. Refer to standard textbooks and study materials recommended for each optional subject.
B. Online Resources and Websites:
1. Official UPSC Website: For exam notifications, syllabus, and updates.
2. ClearIAS: Offers study materials, mock tests, and guidance for UPSC exams.
3. InsightsonIndia: Provides daily current affairs updates, study materials, and mock tests.
4. CivilsDaily: Offers news analysis, study materials, and mock tests.
5. StudyIQ: Provides video lectures and study materials for UPSC exam preparation.