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Why Choose PSIR Optional?

PSIR Optional is one of the highest-scoring optionals for candidates with Humanities and Social Science background — the syllabus has direct overlap with GS Paper 2 and questions reward analytical thinking.

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Decided to take PSIR Optional? Watch the complete preparation strategy by Mahesh Sir & Vaibhav Sir — from books, Paper I & II coverage, to answer writing techniques for maximum marks.

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Complete Coverage — Paper I & II

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📕 Paper I — Political Theory, Indian Government & Comparative Politics

250 Marks
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Political Theory and its Relevance Core
Scope and significance of Political Theory · Decline and revival of Political Theory · Contemporary debates and approaches
2
Theories of the State Core
Liberal State · Neoliberal State · Welfare State · Marxist State
3
Justice High Weightage
Liberal theories of Justice · Rawls — A Theory of Justice · Communitarianism
4
Equality High Weightage
Natural and Social Equality · Types of Equality
5
Rights High Weightage
Natural Rights · Moral and Legal Rights · Human Rights
6
Democracy Core
Classical and Contemporary theories of Democracy · Direct and Representative Democracy · Deliberative Democracy
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Concept of Power, Hegemony, Ideology and Legitimacy Core
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Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Neo-liberalism, Marxism, Fascism, Socialism, Feminism Important
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Indian Government and Politics High Weightage
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Comparative Politics Core
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📗 Paper II — International Relations & India's Foreign Policy

250 Marks
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International Relations: Nature and Development Core
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Key Concepts in International Relations Core
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Changing Nature of International Order High Weightage
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Evolution of International Economic System Important
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United Nations and Global Governance Core
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Regionalisation of World Politics Important
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India and World Affairs High Weightage
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India's Neighbourhood Policy High Weightage
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India and Global South Important
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India and the Nuclear Question Core
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Founder and Director of Dnyanadeep Academy, Pune — one of Maharashtra's most trusted civil services coaching institutions. Brings deep expertise in UPSC strategy, institutional leadership, and student mentorship across Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Nashik branches.

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Vaibhav Khupse
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MPSC Academic Head at Dnyanadeep Academy with extensive experience in Political Science & International Relations. Specialises in building structured answer-writing frameworks for UPSC Mains and has guided hundreds of aspirants to success.

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