Here is a compendium of the latest essays on topics that are generally set in all academic and competitive examinations by boards, universities and public service commissions all over the country. The wide and varied range covers social, political, literary, general as well as personal subjects culled from examinations at all levels across the spectrum. Valuable hints on essay-writing have been provided to enable the students to write effective and striking essays on nearly 200 and similar other topics. A distinguishing feature of this volume is aid to Vocabulary provided at the end of almost all essays to acquaint the students with words they are not familiar with. Originally prepared by Dr. Raghukul Tilak, the essays have now been thoroughly edited, revised and updated by Prof. Shakti Batra.