The Pearson Concise General Knowledge Manual 2015-16

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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