DRISHTI IAS GS (P+M) Foundation Course – Complete General Studies Book Set | UPSC Civil Services Preparation

Drishti IAS GS (Prelims + Mains) Foundation Course Book Set is a comprehensive 11-book General Studies study package designed for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, IAS, State PCS and other competitive examinations. The set covers major subjects across UPSC Prelims and Mains GS Papers I, II, III and IV, helping aspirants build a strong conceptual foundation through subject-wise preparation.

Key Features

11 Subject-Wise Books: Covers major General Studies subjects required for UPSC Civil Services preparation.
Prelims + Mains Oriented: Follows an integrated GS (P+M) Foundation Course approach.
Comprehensive GS Coverage: Includes History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, International Relations, Society, Internal Security and Ethics.
Structured Preparation: Helps develop conceptual understanding and connects important topics with the UPSC syllabus.
Useful for Multiple Exams: Suitable for UPSC IAS, State PCS and other civil services-oriented examinations.

Books Included in the Set

1. Cultural History of India: Covers prehistoric cultures, Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Mahajanapadas, Mauryan and Gupta periods, Sangam Age, architecture, sculpture and Indian cultural heritage.

2. Modern India & World History: Covers European expansion, British rule, colonial policies, socio-religious reforms, Revolt of 1857, Indian nationalism, Freedom Struggle, post-Independence India, revolutions, imperialism and decolonisation.

3. India & World Geography: Covers geographical concepts, atmosphere, temperature, pressure and winds, climate, oceans, cyclones, jet streams, landforms, Indian physiography, drainage, natural vegetation, resources, industries and economic geography.

4. Indian Polity & Governance: Covers the Constitution, Preamble, citizenship, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Fundamental Duties, amendments, federalism, Centre-State relations, Parliament, Executive, Judiciary, constitutional bodies, Panchayats and Municipalities. Governance topics include transparency, accountability, e-governance, NGOs, SHGs and civil services.

5. Indian Economy: Covers national income, growth and development, planning, resource mobilisation, poverty, unemployment, inequality, inclusive growth, money and banking, monetary policy, public finance, inflation, agriculture, food security, economic reforms, industry, infrastructure, energy and external sector.

6. Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management: Covers ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental issues, sustainable development, environmental governance, Environmental Impact Assessment and major international environmental frameworks.

7. General Science & Science & Technology: Covers Biology, human body, genetics, nutrition, diseases, Chemistry, Physics, modern physics, defence and nuclear technology, space technology, ICT, biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence and superconductivity.

8. International Relations: Covers Indian foreign policy, South Asia, relations with neighbouring countries, India-Japan, India-Singapore, regional and global engagement, international organisations and Indian diaspora.

9. Indian Society & Social Justice: Covers Indian society, unity in diversity, women, urbanisation, globalisation, social empowerment, secularism, communalism, regionalism, health, education, poverty, hunger, vulnerable sections and welfare schemes.

10. Internal Security: Covers development and extremism, terrorism, state and non-state actors, North-East security challenges, media and social media, cyber security, organised crime, money laundering, border security and security forces.

11. Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Covers ethics, human values, attitude, emotional intelligence, aptitude, integrity, impartiality, objectivity, empathy, public service values, probity, code of ethics, citizen’s charter, corruption, ethics in international relations and case studies.

Suitable for UPSC Prelims + Mains

This complete GS book set provides subject-wise preparation material relevant to UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains GS Paper I, GS Paper II, GS Paper III and GS Paper IV, along with IAS Civil Services, State PCS and Civil Services Foundation preparation. It is suitable for aspirants seeking a consolidated General Studies book combo covering the major static subjects required throughout the UPSC preparation cycle.