"This book containing 20 demonstrative and 20 suggested topics of high relevance has been designed for the aspirants of Civil Services Examinations and other competitive examinations like State PCSs. The book has been divided into three parts namely Approach to Essay Writing, Collection of Essays and Develop Better Writing Skills.The first part namely Approach to Essay Writing lists down ways of how to approach and write an essay on any new topic in the examination hall. Part A decodes the art/science of essay writing through describing how to prepare, present and revise what you have written. Part B contains a collection of 20 demonstrative essays on topics of high relevance for Civil services, States PCS and other competitive examinations. The topics include e-Governance, Corruption in India, Indian Democracy, The Pursuit of Happiness, Judicial Activism and many more. Part C presents a list of 20 suggested topics for high relevance to practice the art of letter writing. As the book decodes the approach to write an effective essay and contains 20 high demonstrative essays, it for sure will help the aspirants master the art of essay writing.About the AuthorThe Author is IAS Topper (Rank 5, Civil Services Examination: 2010). He did his B.E. from the prestigious Delhi College of Engineering. His earlier selections in this examination led him to join Indian Revenue Service ??? Customs & Central Excise and Indian Police Service. His interests include reading, swimming and playing synthesizer. He is the author of various articles in national magazines and newspapers."