Political Science Essentials – UPSC Optional Book Bundle
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Comprehensive Coverage: From foundational concepts to ideologies and key thinkers, this bundle addresses every major area of the PSIR syllabus.
Innovative Learning: Structured volumes with concise content, examples, and self-instruction tools to support clear and effective preparation.
Expert Authors: Authored by Pavneet Singh, a trusted name in UPSC preparation with subject expertise and teaching experience.
Updated Content: Reflects the latest UPSC trends, ensuring relevance with contemporary examples and examination-aligned materials.
Description
- Fundamentals of PSIR Optional – Pavneet Singh
This book covers essential terms, ideologies, and theories to build conceptual clarity. Designed as a base volume, it supports all nine follow-up books. It encourages conceptual immersion without immediate note-making and serves as a quick-reference guide throughout preparation. It is ideal for both beginners and advanced learners aiming for conceptual consistency across the syllabus.
- Western Political Thought for UPSC-CSE Main (Vol. II) – Pavneet Singh
The book traces the evolution of Western political philosophy through key thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and Machiavelli. Organised chronologically, it explains ideas, context, and influence. It includes critical analysis and scholar-based insights, tailored to help students form structured answers for the UPSC Mains examination.
- Political Ideologies – Pavneet Singh
It explains core beliefs and the historical development of ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, feminism, and environmentalism. Each chapter includes key thinkers, principles, and real-world relevance. Case studies and applications in this book make it useful for building ideological perspectives in essays and GS answers as well.
- Political Theory Self-Instruction Manual for UPSC-CSE Main (Vol. IV) – Pavneet Singh
Structured for self-paced learning, it covers all political theory concepts in depth. It includes contemporary examples, previous year questions, and answer frameworks. This book emphasises clarity and critical engagement with topics, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced aspirants looking for revision or conceptual strengthening.
- PSIR Optional Volume – V – Pavneet Singh
This book offers clear, exam-focused insights on comparative politics, political theories, state structures, globalisation, and key scholars. It aids UPSC aspirants with structured content, real-world examples, and critical analysis to improve answer-writing and deepen conceptual understanding.
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The Indian Economy for UPSC in Hindi
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About the book:
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About the book:
Covers the entire syllabus pattern covering planning and suggestion for UPSC Prelims and Main examination. Also talks about the different eligibility criteria, centers of examination and how to apply. Very useful for UPSC aspirants to understand the pattern of examination . Detailed description of syllabus -topic wise given in this book will guide the students in more efficient way for preparing for the examination. Sample papers are also given at the end of the book for revision purpose.
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Helps aspirants familiarize themselves with the exam syllabus and format.
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Equips students with the necessary tools and strategies to excel in the UPSC exams.
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About the book:
Law Optional for Civil Services Examination focuses on the core concepts and principles of law to ensure a solid understanding of the subject. It adopts a systematic approach and logical sequencing of the material to facilitate effective learning and retention. All relevant updates and recent legal developments are incorporated to ensure aspirants are well-versed in the latest legal principles and precedents. Also, the book provides references to notable cases to enrich the understanding of practical applications.Book Features:
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