This updated volume provides encyclopaedic information on India in particular and the world in general. The challenges facing the global socio-economic developments and significant international reports have been included. Relating to India it has been attempted to coyer .almost all embracing facts and figures regarding sociopolitical conditions and various sectors of development. This book, therefore, is indispensable for college and university libraries, professionals, administrators, researchers, students and, of course, for those who are preparing for competitive examinatons.