Political Science Full Set – 3 volumes

Preparing for Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) Optional in the UPSC Civil Services Examination requires conceptual clarity, comprehensive coverage, and the ability to connect theory with contemporary issues.

Raja Sir IAS Academy’s PSIR Book is designed to support aspirants throughout their preparation by bringing together important concepts, theories, thinkers, political developments, and international relations topics in a structured and easy-to-understand format.

✨ Why this book?
🔹 Comprehensive coverage of the PSIR syllabus
🔹 Clear and structured presentation of concepts
🔹 Focus on important political thinkers and theories
🔹 Coverage of key topics in International Relations
🔹 Helps build conceptual understanding and analytical perspective
🔹 Useful for systematic revision and answer preparation
🔹 Designed with the UPSC examination requirements in mind

Paper I — Political Theory & Indian Politics

Section A: Political Theory

1. Political Theory: Concepts and Approaches

2. State: Theories and Ideologies

3. Justice, Equality, Rights, Democracy, Power

4. Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Feminism

5. Indian Political Thought

6. Western Political Thought

Section B: Indian Government & Politics

1. Indian Nationalism and Freedom Struggle

2. Making of the Indian Constitution

3. Union and State Governments

4. Parliament, Judiciary and Executive

5. Federalism and Local Government

6. Political Parties and Pressure Groups

7. Elections and Electoral Reforms

8. Caste, Religion, Ethnicity and Regionalism

9. Social Movements

10. Economic Development and Indian Democracy

Paper II — Comparative Politics & International Relations

Section A: Comparative Politics and IR

1. Comparative Political Analysis

2. State in Comparative Perspective

3. Globalisation

4. International Relations Theories

5. Key Concepts: Power, Security and National Interest

6. World Wars, Cold War and Changing World Order

7. International Political Economy

8. United Nations and UN Reforms

9. Regional Organisations: EU, ASEAN, SAARC, etc.

10. Global Issues: Terrorism, Environment, Human Rights and Nuclear Proliferation

Section B: India and the World

1. Indian Foreign Policy

2. India's Relations with Neighbours

3. Relations with USA, Russia, China and Other Major Powers

4. India's Engagement with Global Institutions

5. India and the UN

6. India and the Global Nuclear Order

7. India and the Global Political Economy

8. India and the NAM

9. India's Role in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific

10. Contemporary Challenges in Indian Foreign Policy
    
    
    Whether you are beginning your PSIR preparation or strengthening your existing knowledge, this book can serve as a valuable companion for understanding the syllabus, revising key concepts, and developing a strong foundation for answer writing.