SHILLONG: A new book titled, Meghalaya General Knowledge and Current Affairs was released in Shillong and Tura on Saturday.
Published by the J&C Newspaper Group, a prominent publishing house in the Northeast, the examination-oriented guidebook aims to provide comprehensive and dependable guidance for candidates preparing for various competitive examinations.
The book, edited by Amar Krishna Paul, is priced at Rs. 350 and spans 304 pages divided into 21 chapters.
Designed in A4 size, it carries an ISBN bar-code, ensuring authenticity and easy cataloging.
The primary objective of the publisher is to support aspirants in securing their desired careers by offering valuable resources.
The book delves into multiple aspects of Meghalaya, covering its history, evolution, development, society, geography, economy, education, culture, and politics.
It serves as a compendium for amateur quizzers and provides clarity on state matters for students.
Special focus areas in the book include tourism as a career option, Meghalaya Tourism Policy 2023, Meghalaya IT/ITeS Policy, Meghalaya Telecom Infrastructure (Amendment) Policy 2024, Agriculture & Horticulture Schemes, Soil Health Card Scheme, Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024, and Meghalaya Youth Policy 2021.
The book comprehensively covers a wide range of topics about the state, such as the list of Padma awardees from Meghalaya, Meghalaya Day awardees since inception, the history and geography of Meghalaya, art and culture, language and literature, awards and honors, film studies, tourism, IT sectors, agriculture, and industry.
This book gathers relevant information from various sources, making it a valuable reference for young readers and examination candidates.
Furthermore, the book highlights the significance of the Civil Service Examination (CSE) in Meghalaya.
Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the CSE is the gateway to prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other central services.
State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) also conduct exams for positions such as DC, ADC, Deputy District Collectors, CEOs of Zilla Parishads, Tahsildars, BDOs, Deputy Registrars of Cooperatives, and Sales Tax Officers.
