A concise, updated reference book for various competitive examinations Macmillan's General Knowledge Manual 2011 is an attempt towards the fulfillment of knowledge awareness covered in various competitive examinations. The objective of this book is to provide the vast subject in a structured and concise manner to familiarize candidates taking the examinations with ease and score well. All the chapters are structured into sections and subsections. Important questions are put in every page to acquaint the students with the question pattern of competitive examinations. The following areas have been covered by us: History World History History of India Geography World Geography Geography of India Polity Indian Polity International Organisations Economy Indian Economy Science General Science Biology Physical Science Computer Science Environmental Science Miscellaneous National Insignia and Indian Miscellanea Basic General Knowledge World of Sports Awards and Honours Current Affairs Table Of Contents Preface Historical of India Ancient India Medieval India Modern India Indian Freedom Struggle Prominent Personalities Timelines in Indian History World History Ancient World Medieval World Modern World Timelines in World History Geography of India Location Area and Dimensions Boundaries and Points Physical Presence River Systems of India Climate in India Forests in India Agriculture Minerals of India Transport and Communication Ports in India Demography Miscellanea State at a Glance I States at a Glance II World Geography The Universe The Solar System The Earth Atmosphere Hydrosphere Lithosphere Our World Indian Economy Planning in India Indian Financial System Industries Economy Terminology Indian Polity Constitution of India State Executive The State Legislature The High Court Union State Relations Political Process in India The Election Commission Panchayati Raj System General Election 2009 Order of Precedence International Organisations United Nations Organisation (UNO) Other World Organisations General Science and Technology Branches of Science Physics Chemistry Important Laws and Principles Biology Human Body Various Systems of the Body Glands of Humans Body Human Diet Human Diseases Principles of Medical Treatment Common Drugs Medical Technology Scientific Explanations of Some Facts Computer Internet Computer Terminology Environmental Science Environment Global Warming Pollution Acid Rain Waste Hazardous Waste Disasters Major Disasters Global Oil Supply and Demand Basic General Knowledge Abbreviations Famous Books and Their Authors Great Personalities Important Dates Religions of the World Award, Honour and Prizes The World of Sports National Insignia and Indian Miscellanea National Insignia India's Defence System Paramilitary and Reserved Forces Defence Research Chandrayaan ? 1 Atomic Research Current Affairs State Assembly Elections 2009-2010 National News International News Science and Technology Economic & Business Sports Round Up Union Budget Railway Budget Economic Survey 2009-2010 Games and Sports Prize and Honours Who is Who Appointments New Books Abbreviations Persons in News Sport Calendar 2010