International Relations Notes for UPSC CSE
International Relations as a discipline forms the essential part in the UPSC CSE preparation journey and is a crucial part of the syllabus of the exam. Considering the importance of International Relations notes and its weightage in the UPSC CSE both for Prelims and Mains, we have compiled topic-wise International Relations notes curated for UPSC aspirants. Here’s a complete topic coverage:
Important Topics for International Relations
To begin with reading International Relations, start with the NEXT IAS book to have a grasp over the basic concepts to build a strong foundation for the subject. Moreover, there are numerous coaching materials available in the market, at NEXT IAS we aim to provide the most relevant and important attributes of the subject for UPSC CSE. Our aim is to deliver the most essential aspects, aligned with the core requirements of the UPSC CSE. Now, let us have a detailed look over the International Relations UPSC CSE syllabus.
UPSC International Relations Syllabus General Studies-II
International Relations can be widely fragmented into the following topics:
- India and its neighborhood- relations.
- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Booklist and Resources
- Start with building on the foundational knowledge with the NEXT IAS Book on International Relations.
- Previous year UPSC Prelims questions book (PYQs) by NEXT IAS.
UPSC Notes Strategy for International Relations
The art of making UPSC notes for International Relations as a subject matter needs the following mentions to be considered a good quality note.
- Prepare concise notes and flashcards for multiple revisions.
- Make a decent use of mind maps to remember facts of India vs another country.
- Revise the notes regularly(daily/weekly/monthly) to retain for a longer time period.
Practice mock tests of any reputed coaching institute to apply your knowledge of International Relations. NEXT IAS provides a comprehensive and high quality year-long test series for UPSC CSE Prelims and mains.
Significance of International Relations in UPSC
International Relations as a discipline comprises an integral part of Paper-1 in UPSC CSE Prelims and GS-2 (Paper-3) in UPSC CSE Mains. At a macro level, factual questions are asked in prelims but still an analytical approach( at micro level), that comes eventually from answer writing practice for mains exam, is needed to solve them. This knowledge plays a crucial role in both Essay writing and Interview stage as well.
FAQs
Who is the best teacher for International Relations?
Having prolonged experience in teaching over lakhs of students in UPSC domain, Ruchika Mam is the best teacher in International Relations. Her teaching methodologies are comprehensive and very helpful in building foundational and advanced knowledge. Many IAS toppers are her classroom students.
How to prepare for the International Relations?
Start with building on the foundational knowledge with the NEXT IAS book on International Relations. The topics are covered very comprehensively in the book. Firstly, read about India's relations with key strategic nations in the neighborhood and then move on to the other international policies.
