General Knowledge Manual 2012 1st Edition

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This is the perfect guide to several competitive examinations, including those conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Indian Forest Services (IFS), Indian Engineering Services (IES), Combines Defence Services Examination (CDS), SSC, RBI grade A and B Officers Examination, the Railway Recruitment Board Examination, and other examinations for MBA and MCA students too. Summary Of The Book General Knowledge Manual 2012 was compiled with the aim of encapsulating the vast sphere of general knowledge into a systematic and useful study, conforming to the recent trend of questions. The book is divided into 12 extensive categories, which together encompass a range of topics relevant to numerous examinations. The sections incorporated are World History, followed by Indian History, Geography, Science, Polity and Government, Sports, The Environment Today, International Relations, and Business and Economics. Furthermore, there are chapters on IQ and Logic, English, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Personality Development. All the topics comprise updated information supported by accurate facts and the comprehension of the material is made easier through the provision of illustrations and diagrams. Furthermore, the study of each section is followed by multiple choice questions for the benefit of recapitulation and assessment of what has been learnt. The book was published in 2011 in India and has received positively favorable reviews. Due to its well-structured style and the clear and straightforward presentation of material, it is a very student-friendly guide. About Barry O’Brien Barry O’Brien is an Indian motivational speaker, educationist and renowned quiz-master, whose quiz shows have not only been limited to Indian television but have also extended from India and Nepal to the Middle East and Pakistan. Barry is the author of several general knowledge books, including General Studies: Business & Economics Sports (Volume - 4) and General Studies Volume 2: History. Apart from books in this genre, O’Brien has written Coca-Cola World Cup Booklet, Britannia Spirit of the Olympics Booklet, Memories- A Photographic Essay of India in the 1940s, and more booklets and cards. Barry O’Brien was raised in his grandmother’s home in Jamir Lane, Kolkata. He worked as a sports journalist during the mid 1980s and then went on to become a teacher at South Point High School in Kolkata. He now holds workshops and training sessions aimed at motivating students as well as teachers. Barry’s achievements and fame however have not crushed his compassion as a social worker, as he is actively involved in helping children with special needs and others in need. Barry is married to Denise and they live in Kolkata with their three daughters.