DRISHTI IAS Mains Capsule Series – GS Paper-I | 8th Edition

• 8th Edition of Drishti IAS Mains Capsule Series for GS Paper-I
• Covers Modern Indian & World History, Geography of India & World, Indian Society & Social Issues
• Designed for IAS/PCS Mains Examination preparation
• Complete coverage in a structured Question & Answer format
• Includes answers designed around 150-word and 250-word formats with 10 and 15-mark questions
• Uses point-wise presentation, diagrams, flowcharts and comparative tables where relevant
• 1st Part of the 5-Book Mains Capsule Series

About this Book

The Drishti IAS Mains Capsule Series – GS Paper-I is designed for aspirants preparing for the descriptive stage of IAS and PCS Mains examinations. This 8th Edition brings together the major components of General Studies Paper-I in a focused and examination-oriented format.

The book covers Indian Art & Culture, Modern Indian History before and after Independence, World History, Indian Society & Social Issues, and Geography of India & the World. The content is organised in a Question & Answer format, helping aspirants practise the structure and presentation required for Mains answer writing.

Questions are presented in formats such as 150 words for 10 marks and 250 words for 15 marks. Answers use organised headings, subheadings, point-wise arguments, examples and conclusions to support structured preparation and revision.

The book also makes use of flowcharts, diagrams and comparative tables wherever appropriate, enabling aspirants to present information in a concise and visually structured manner while practising Mains-oriented answers.

Table of Contents

1. Indian Art and Culture
2. Modern History (Before Independence)
3. Modern History (After Independence)
4. World History
5. Indian Society and Social Issues
6. Geography of India and the World

Key Features

• Comprehensive GS Paper-I coverage in one volume
• Structured Question & Answer based approach
• Includes both 150-word and 250-word answer formats
• Coverage suitable for 10-mark and 15-mark Mains questions
• Point-wise and well-organised answers for efficient revision
• Use of examples, constitutional references, reports and relevant illustrations where required
• Includes diagrams, flowcharts and tables for better answer presentation
• Useful for IAS and PCS Mains examination preparation

Suitable For

This book is suitable for aspirants preparing for UPSC Civil Services Mains, State PCS Mains and other descriptive competitive examinations requiring preparation in History, Geography, Indian Society and Social Issues under General Studies Paper-I.