Political Science and International Relations (PSIR)
Political Science and International Relations (PSIR)
Why Choose PSIR as an Optional:
Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) is a prominent optional subject offered by UPSC for the mains exam. It assesses a student's ability to comprehend the historical evolution of the subject, emphasizing understanding ideological thought processes and imbuing the spirit of pioneers in the field.
Unlike General Studies (GS), which focuses on factual content, the PSIR optional paper demands conceptual clarity, theoretical understanding, and knowledge of ideological dimensions with historical context.
PSIR is a popular choice among successful UPSC candidates, including recent topper Ishita Kishore (AIR 1, UPSC-CSE 2022). A strong foundation in Political Science is crucial for a bureaucrat to maintain non-partisanship, understand political climates, and grasp the behavioral patterns of political leaders, earning respect from diverse entities, including the public.
About the Faculty:
Santhosh Rao Menneni, with a decade of experience in UPSC teaching, is renowned for his expertise in Indian Polity, International Relations, Social Issues, Governance, and Current Affairs. His rigorous approach and student-centric teaching have mentored many successful aspirants. With five years of research in PSIR, he brings valuable insights to the course.
Course Design:
The course caters to beginners, introducing them to Political Science theories for the first time. It extensively covers the theories of political science pioneers like Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, offering detailed classes, deliberations, and handout support-elements often lacking in current academic preparations for UPSC.

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