NCERT Science and Technology & General Science : For Civil Services and State Services Preliminary Examinations / Sheelwant Singh; Kriti Rastogi & Sarika.

1. Divided into two parts – Science & Technology and General Science
2. New! chapter on Science and Technology recent developments and innovations
3. Brief information about the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
4. Chronological representation of facts and data
5. Tabular representation of the data for easy retention
6. Chapter-wise Previous Year Questions along with Answer Keys and Explanations have been given for better understanding of the examination pattern
7. Chapter-wise Practice Questions along with Answer Keys for practice
8. Two Model test papers with 100 and 120 questions have been given at the end of both parts, respectively, for self-assessment

Section A: Science & Technology Part 1
1. Nuclear Technology
2. Defence Research and Technology
3. Space Technology
4. Information and Communication Technology
5. Energy (Renewable and Non-Renewable)
6. Biotechnology and Genetics
7. Computer & Electronics
8. Environment Ecology & Biodiversity
9. Early Development in Science and Technology

Part 2
Model Test Paper – Science & Technology

Section B: General Science Part 1
Class 6
1. Science in Everyday Life
2. Things Around Us
3. Separation of Substances
4. Measurement
5. Changes Around Us
6. Motion, Force and Machines
7. The Living World
8. Structures and Functions of the Living Body
9. Air
10. Water
Class 7
1. States of Matter
2. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
3. Heat Energy
4. Transfer of Heat
5. Light and Shadows
6. Mirrors and Reflection of Light
7. Sound
Class 8
1. Carbon
2. Man-Made Materials
3. Polymers
4. Elements and Compounds
5. Reflection of Light
6. Electricity
7. Magnet
8. Pressure
9. Elements
10. Metals and Its Physical Properties
Class 10
1. Energy
2. Fuels
3. The Sun and Nuclear Energy
4. Nutrition
5. Space Exploration
Part 2: Model Test Paper – General Science

General Science and Science & Technology is an equally important subject as other subjects for the UPSC Civil Services examination. Every year, about 12–14 questions are based on this topic. Taking this fact into consideration, it is very important for the aspirant to prepare well on this topic. Based on the NCERT syllabus which forms the basis of the said examination, the book covers the entire syllabus of the Preliminary Examination along with the coverage of NCERT science books from Class VI to XII. Written in a student-friendly manner, the book covers the concepts at the basic level along with the facts in the most updated manner, linking them to the current developments in the field. The book would serve as a one-stop solution to the needs of the aspirants preparing for the examination.