India 2017 falls under the yearbook/reference segment and is an authoritative compilation by the author Rajiv Mehrishi, the Union Home Secretary, of the complete information about the current affairs of the country, which includes important dignitaries, state policy, public schemes and important data related to demographics, trade, economy and others. This book is deemed to be absolutely essential for UPSC Prelims and shall aid students in the preparation of state civil services and all other competitive examinations.