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.
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- 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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- Overall, it stands out as an indispensable resource for candidates preparing for competitive examinations.
- Aspirants can rely on this book to enhance their essay-writing abilities and approach the examination with confidence.
- With its comprehensive approach, it equips aspirants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the examinations.
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The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). Also simply referred to as the UPSC examination, it is conducted in three phases - a preliminary examination consisting of two objective-type papers (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II also popularly known as Civil Service Aptitude Test or CSAT), and a main examination consisting of nine papers of conventional (essay) type, in which two papers are qualifying and only marks of seven are counted followed by a personality test (interview).Book Features:
- Paper IV includes text accompanied by case studies, offering a refreshing and enriching perspective.
- With its comprehensive coverage and practical insights, the book serves as a valuable guide for every candidate preparing for the examination.
- It is designed to be a handy tool for success, providing candidates with the necessary resources and guidance to excel in their endeavors.
- Whether it's understanding the syllabus, mastering writing skills, or tackling case studies, the book equips candidates with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed.
- Overall, it stands as an indispensable resource for candidates aiming to achieve success in the Civil Services (Main) examination.
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- Paper IV includes text accompanied by case studies, offering a refreshing and enriching perspective.
- With its comprehensive coverage and practical insights, the book serves as a valuable guide for every candidate preparing for the examination.
- It is designed to be a handy tool for success, providing candidates with the necessary resources and guidance to excel in their endeavors.
- Whether it's understanding the syllabus, mastering writing skills, or tackling case studies, the book equips candidates with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed.
- Overall, it stands as an indispensable resource for candidates aiming to achieve success in the Civil Services (Main) examination.
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