The is your starting line, not the finishing line. It will give you the foundation to understand the Preamble, the legislature, and the judiciary. However, to convert this knowledge into a rank, you must add current affairs from the last 18 months and practice previous year questions.
While Laxmikanth is exhaustive for static polity, UPSC is increasingly asking about current political issues. Use the 7th edition as your base, but supplement it with: Indian Polity M Laxmikanth 7th Edition
For any UPSC aspirant, "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth isn't just a textbook; it’s often referred to as the "Bible" of civil services preparation. With the release of the , the book has been further refined to align with the evolving nature of the preliminary and main examinations. The is your starting line, not the finishing line