The Pearson Concise General Knowledge Manual 2015-16

✍ Scribed by Edgar Thorpe, Showick Thorpe

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 658
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

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