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International Relations Notes for UPSC GS Paper 2
International Relations (IR) forms a significant part of UPSC GS Paper 2 and is increasingly important given India's growing global role. Questions on India's bilateral relations, foreign policy, international organisations, and geopolitics regularly appear in both Prelims and Mains.
Key International Relations Topics
India's Foreign Policy
Non-Alignment Movement, Panchsheel, Neighbourhood First Policy, Act East Policy, and India's strategic partnerships. Understanding the evolution of India's foreign policy is essential.
India's Bilateral Relations
India-US, India-China, India-Pakistan, India-Russia, India-Japan, and India's relations with SAARC and ASEAN countries. Current affairs integration is critical.
International Organisations
United Nations and its organs, WTO, IMF, World Bank, G20, BRICS, SCO, Commonwealth, and other multilateral bodies. India's role in each organisation is important.
Geopolitics and Global Issues
Arctic, South China Sea, Middle East, and other geopolitical flashpoints. Nuclear issues, terrorism, and climate change as international concerns.
Best IR Resources for UPSC
- Vision IAS IR GS notes - comprehensive bilateral and multilateral coverage
- Vajiram and Ravi IR booklet - detailed theoretical and applied coverage
- Monthly current affairs for latest developments
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