Nitin Singhania (IAS) – Indian Art and Culture (English), 5e for UPSC CSE 2026 | Colourful Book | Exclusive access to McGraw Hill edge online platform: 10 Supplementary topics, Practice tests & Preparation strategy

📘 Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania – 6th Edition
A must-have Courseware for UPSC Civil Services & other competitive exams!

🔥 Key Features (Tailored for UPSC Aspirants)
Comprehensive coverage in five sections with 31 chapters: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, Indian Heritage, and Indian Culture.
50+ Author-curated conceptual videos—transforming concepts into visual storytelling for an enriching learning experience.
Rich pedagogical features: Exam Essentials, Did You Know, Heritage Recall, Culture Capsule, Video Insights, and Beyond the Book.
Thematic, visually rich layout with infographics, maps, diagrams, flowcharts, and tables for interactive learning.
400+ integrated Chapter-wise UPSC PYQs (CSE, CAPF, CDS, NDA) including 2025.
Full Colour eBook for seamless, anytime-anywhere access.
Edge-integrated knowledge-enriching content for deeper conceptual clarity.
500+ Practice Questions on McGraw Hill Edge for self-assessment and exam readiness.
Access to Annual Current Affairs.
Detachable Pluck-out Glossary Chart for quick revision.

📖 About the Book / Overview
Nitin Singhania’s bestselling book is now presented as ‘Courseware on Indian Art & Culture’. This 6th edition has been carefully designed as a structured, exam-focused resource combining comprehensive content with modern learning tools. It retains the scholarly depth of previous editions while being fully updated to meet the latest UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies – Paper I: Indian Heritage and Culture) requirements and other competitive exams.

The book covers 31 chapters across five major sections, featuring the latest UPSC 2025 questions (CSE, CAPF, CDS, NDA) and includes a detachable glossary chart for quick revision. It offers clear, exam-oriented coverage of art, architecture, music, painting, science & technology, literature, and India’s cultural heritage—supported by unique pedagogical tools such as Exam Essentials, Did You Know, Heritage Recall, Culture Capsule, Video Insights, and Beyond the Book.

This edition includes:

50+ Author-curated conceptual videos
500+ Practice Questions on Edge
400+ UPSC PYQs (CSE, CAPF, CDS, NDA)
Access to Annual Current Affairs
Edge-based knowledge enrichment content
Full Colour eBook for seamless learning

💡 What is McGraw Hill Edge Courseware?
McGraw Hill Edge Courseware is an end-to-end learning solution designed to make preparation holistic and adaptive to changing exam trends. It blends the strengths of books with cutting-edge digital learning tools for a complete preparation experience.

Key Features Include:

🎥 Conceptual Videos
🧠 Study aids like flashcards & infographics
🔍 Knowledge enrichment content
📜 Previous Years’ Questions with explanations
📝 Mock tests
📊 Performance analytics
🎤 Author webinars & doubt-clearing sessions
📚 Full-colour eBook access
With the McGraw Hill Edge app, learners can access resources anytime, anywhere. It ensures comprehensive coverage, smart analytics, and enhanced confidence—helping aspirants stay ahead in their UPSC preparation journey.

🌐 Web Supplements (Available on McGraw Hill Edge)
Full Colour eBook for seamless learning
50+ Author-curated conceptual videos
500+ Practice Questions
Knowledge-enriching content
Annual Current Affairs