Drishti IAS International Relations Notes 2025-26

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The Drishti IAS International Relations Notes 2025-26 set covers the entire UPSC GS Paper II अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्बन्ध syllabus across 6 well-organized printed booklets, written in naturally flowing Hindi — not mechanically translated from English. This set is specifically designed for Hindi medium UPSC aspirants appearing in UPSC Civil Services Mains and is equally valuable for State PSC examinations like BPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC, and RAS that follow a similar GS pattern.

• Booklet 1: भारत और उसके पड़ोसी देश (India and Its Neighbours) — भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध, भारत-चीन संबंध, भारत-नेपाल, भारत-श्रीलंका, भारत-बांग्लादेश, भारत-म्यांमार, भारत-भूटान और भारत-अफगानिस्तान द्विपक्षीय संबंध। सीमा विवाद, व्यापार संबंध, सांस्कृतिक कूटनीति और ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि सहित UPSC Mains के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सभी पहलू शामिल।
• Booklet 2: भारत और वैश्विक शक्तियाँ (India and Global Powers) — भारत-अमेरिका संबंध, भारत-रूस संबंध, भारत-यूरोपीय संघ, भारत-जापान, भारत-इजरायल। रणनीतिक साझेदारी, रक्षा सहयोग, परमाणु समझौते, व्यापार और प्रौद्योगिकी सहयोग। UPSC GS Paper II के प्रमुख विषयों पर केंद्रित विश्लेषणात्मक सामग्री।
• Booklet 3: अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संगठन एवं संस्थाएँ (International Organisations and Institutions) — संयुक्त राष्ट्र और उसकी प्रमुख संस्थाएँ, विश्व व्यापार संगठन, IMF, विश्व बैंक, G-20, G-7, SCO, BRICS, ASEAN, SAARC। प्रत्येक संगठन की संरचना, कार्यप्रणाली, भारत की भूमिका और हालिया विकास।
• Booklet 4: भारतीय विदेश नीति (Indian Foreign Policy) — भारतीय विदेश नीति के मूल सिद्धांत, पंचशील, गुटनिरपेक्षता से नई-गुटनिरपेक्षता तक, पड़ोसी पहले नीति, एक्ट ईस्ट पॉलिसी, नेबरहुड फर्स्ट, इंडो-पैसिफिक विज़न। भारत की बहुपक्षीय कूटनीति और वैश्विक शासन में भारत की भागीदारी।
• Booklet 5: वैश्विक मुद्दे एवं चुनौतियाँ (Global Issues and Challenges) — आतंकवाद और उग्रवाद, साइबर सुरक्षा, जलवायु कूटनीति, परमाणु अप्रसार, संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुधार, वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य शासन, खाद्य सुरक्षा और ऊर्जा भू-राजनीति। UPSC Mains GS Paper II के उत्तर लेखन के लिए केस स्टडी सहित।
• Booklet 6: समसामयिक अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्बन्ध (Contemporary International Relations — Current Affairs Integration) — 2024-25 की प्रमुख वैश्विक घटनाएँ, रूस-यूक्रेन संघर्ष और भारत की स्थिति, मध्य-पूर्व संकट, हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र में बदलती शक्ति संरचना, क्वाड, I2U2, IMEC कॉरिडोर, तथा UPSC 2025-26 की दृष्टि से महत्वपूर्ण समसामयिक मुद्दे।

In-Depth Content Breakdown: Booklet by Booklet

Booklet 1: भारत और उसके पड़ोसी देश (India and Its Neighbours)

This booklet covers the most heavily tested segment of UPSC GS Paper II — India’s bilateral relationships with its immediate neighbours. Topics include the historical background of India-Pakistan relations, Line of Control disputes, and peace process timelines. India-China relations are treated with special depth: border disputes including Galwan Valley, Doklam, and the evolving LAC situation. India-Nepal relations, the open border treaty, the revised map controversy, and connectivity projects are explained with clarity that makes Hindi-medium answer writing straightforward and precise for UPSC Mains 2025-26.

The second half of this booklet focuses on India’s maritime neighbourhood — Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Maldives — with sections on India’s role in the Sri Lankan economic crisis, the Teesta River water-sharing issue with Bangladesh, and India’s challenge of managing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean Region. The booklet uses structured comparison tables for quick revision, maps illustrating disputed territories, and answer-framework boxes that directly align with UPSC Mains question patterns, making this an indispensable resource for any Hindi medium aspirant preparing for GS Paper II.

Booklet 2: भारत और वैश्विक शक्तियाँ (India and Global Powers)

India’s relationships with major global powers form a central pillar of UPSC GS Paper II, and this booklet addresses each bilateral relationship with analytical depth. The India-USA section covers the foundational agreements — LEMOA, COMCASA, BECA — alongside the evolution from estrangement to strategic partnership, the civil nuclear deal, and the H1B visa debate. India-Russia relations are examined through the lens of the Ukraine conflict: how India balances its traditional defence partnership with Russia while maintaining ties with the West, oil purchase decisions, and the S-400 issue. All content is written in fluent, natural Hindi.

The India-Japan section explains the special strategic and global partnership, bullet train project, defence cooperation, and the Indo-Pacific convergence. India-Israel relations are covered with focus on defence technology, agricultural cooperation, and the Abraham Accords’ implications for India’s West Asia policy. Each bilateral section concludes with a “UPSC की दृष्टि से” (From UPSC’s Perspective) box highlighting which aspects are most likely to be asked in Mains, previous year question references, and model answer outlines — all in Hindi — making this booklet a buy-worthy addition for 2025-26 aspirants.

Booklet 3: अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संगठन एवं संस्थाएँ (International Organisations and Institutions)

International organisations form the backbone of the UPSC GS Paper II syllabus under the section on “Important International Institutions, agencies and fora — their structure, mandate.” This booklet systematically covers the United Nations system — General Assembly, Security Council (including India’s permanent membership demand), ECOSOC, ICJ, and UN specialised agencies like WHO, UNESCO, and ILO. The IMF and World Bank are explained with their voting structures, SDR allocation, governance reforms, and India’s position on Bretton Woods institutions reform. The content is structured for direct answer writing in Hindi medium UPSC Mains.

Groupings like G-20, G-7, BRICS, and SCO receive dedicated treatment covering their founding history, membership, India’s role, and significance for UPSC. Regional organisations — ASEAN, SAARC, BIMSTEC, and IORA — are covered with India’s engagement, recent summits, and their relevance to India’s neighbourhood and Act East Policy. Each organisation section includes a ready-reference “संरचना एवं कार्य” (Structure and Function) table alongside a “भारत की भूमिका” (India’s Role) summary paragraph, giving Hindi medium aspirants a structured framework for both prelims and mains preparation.

Booklet 4: भारतीय विदेश नीति (Indian Foreign Policy)

Understanding the philosophical and strategic foundations of India’s foreign policy is essential for any UPSC aspirant. This booklet begins with Nehru’s idealism, Panchsheel, and the Non-Aligned Movement, tracing the evolution through Indira Gandhi’s realism, Rajiv Gandhi’s reforms, Vajpayee’s Look East pivot, and Modi-era doctrines. The “Neighbourhood First” policy, Act East Policy, and Indo-Pacific Vision are explained with specific examples, achievements, and critiques. India’s diaspora diplomacy, cultural outreach through ICCR, and soft power projection are covered as distinct sub-topics aligned with UPSC syllabus keywords in Hindi.

The booklet dedicates a full chapter to India’s multilateral diplomacy — how India engages in the UN, WTO, climate negotiations (UNFCCC/COP), and global health forums. India’s stand on Permanent Membership of the UN Security Council, nuclear doctrine, and its position on international law regarding the South China Sea are covered with answer-ready explanations in Hindi. A special section on “भारतीय विदेश नीति की चुनौतियाँ” (Challenges to Indian Foreign Policy) provides balanced critical analysis useful for 250-word UPSC Mains answers, along with model introductions and conclusions in Hindi.

Booklet 5: वैश्विक मुद्दे एवं चुनौतियाँ (Global Issues and Challenges)

This booklet addresses the cross-cutting global challenges that regularly appear in UPSC GS Paper II. Terrorism and counter-terrorism receive thorough coverage: FATF, NSG, global terror financing networks, cross-border terrorism, and India’s position in multilateral forums. Cyber security is treated as a distinct foreign policy domain — Budapest Convention, India’s cyber diplomacy, state-sponsored cyber attacks, and the geopolitics of data sovereignty. Nuclear non-proliferation covers the NPT regime, CTBT, India’s nuclear doctrine, Wassenaar Arrangement, and the geopolitics of the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) — all presented in Hindi with conceptual clarity.

Climate diplomacy receives focused attention: Paris Agreement, UNFCCC COP outcomes, India’s NDCs, the Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) principle, climate finance debates, and India’s International Solar Alliance initiative. Energy geopolitics — oil price politics, Strait of Hormuz, India’s energy security, and Arctic Council developments — are covered as integrated topics. Each global issue section includes a “भारत का पक्ष” (India’s Position) column alongside a “वैश्विक परिप्रेक्ष्य” (Global Perspective) column, enabling aspirants to write balanced, multi-dimensional UPSC Mains answers entirely in Hindi with confidence.

Booklet 6: समसामयिक अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्बन्ध (Contemporary International Relations)

The final booklet in the Drishti IAS International Relations Notes 2025-26 set bridges static syllabus content with current affairs — the combination that UPSC consistently tests. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is covered from its pre-2022 origins through 2024-25 developments, India’s abstentions at the UN, Rupee-Rouble trade, grain corridor implications, and impact on global food and energy prices. The Israel-Hamas conflict, India’s evolving stance, humanitarian law dimensions, and implications for India’s West Asia policy are examined through a UPSC GS Paper II lens with model answer structures provided in Hindi.

This booklet also covers the rise of new groupings reshaping global order: QUAD and its Indo-Pacific security architecture, I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA), the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), and the shifting dynamics within BRICS following its 2024 expansion. China’s Belt and Road Initiative and India’s connectivity alternatives — like the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) — are compared in a structured table. A dedicated “UPSC 2025-26 के लिए महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दे” section lists anticipated exam topics, making this booklet an essential buy for any Hindi medium UPSC aspirant targeting Mains 2025-26.

Physical Construction and Quality Standards

Every booklet in this Drishti IAS International Relations 2025-26 set is manufactured to withstand the rigors of daily UPSC preparation — from repeated revision sessions and margin annotations to travel between coaching centers and libraries across India.

Paper Quality: 75 GSM Anti-Glare White Paper

Each booklet uses 75 GSM ultra-white paper chosen specifically for UPSC study use. The high opacity ensures zero bleed-through when you use multiple highlighter colors or write with gel pens for margin notes — essential for color-coded revision strategies popular among Hindi medium UPSC aspirants. The anti-glare surface reduces eye strain significantly during long study sessions of 6-8 hours, which is typical in the intensive Mains preparation phase. The paper thickness also prevents ink show-through even with dark permanent markers.

Printing Technology: High-Resolution Laser Printing

All six booklets are printed using high-resolution laser printing technology that produces razor-sharp Hindi text — ensuring that complex Devanagari conjunct characters (संयुक्त अक्षर) print clearly without smudging or blurring. Maps showing India’s neighbourhood, geopolitical regions, and trade routes are reproduced with precision that makes geographic details legible. Flowcharts illustrating foreign policy frameworks and organizational structures of international bodies are printed with permanent toner that remains smudge-proof even after extended handling. No ink fading over time.

Binding and Durability

These booklets come in either spiral or book binding depending on print batch — both formats chosen for durability through months of intensive UPSC use. Spiral binding allows the booklet to lie completely flat on a study desk, making it easy to write notes alongside the printed text without fighting the spine. Book binding offers compact storage in a bookshelf alongside other GS materials. Both formats feature a 300 GSM laminated cover that resists moisture, bending, and corner damage during transit and daily handling throughout the preparation cycle.

Key Features and Study Design

These notes are designed specifically for Hindi medium UPSC aspirants who need GS Paper II International Relations material written in natural, fluent Hindi — not translated from English — and structured to produce high-scoring Mains answers.

• Natural Hindi Writing — Not Translated: Drishti IAS has a distinct advantage in the Hindi medium UPSC market — the content is originally conceived and written in Hindi by subject experts, producing prose that reads naturally and enables Hindi medium aspirants to internalize concepts without the awkwardness of translated text.
• UPSC Mains Answer Framework Boxes: Each major topic includes structured answer-writing frameworks in Hindi — introduction lines, body structure pointers, and conclusion formats — directly mapped to the 10-mark and 15-mark UPSC Mains question patterns for GS Paper II International Relations.
• Integrated Current Affairs (2024-25): Static syllabus content is seamlessly integrated with relevant 2024-25 developments — Russia-Ukraine, BRICS expansion, QUAD summits, India-China border updates — eliminating the need for a separate current affairs source for International Relations topics in UPSC preparation.
• Comparison Tables and Structured Maps: Complex bilateral relationships and multi-country groupings are presented through side-by-side comparison tables, organization charts, and labeled maps that enable quick visual revision and are particularly effective for last-month UPSC Mains revision.
• Useful for Prelims and Mains Both: While primarily designed for UPSC Mains GS Paper II, the factual content, dates, membership lists, and agreement details are structured to double as prelims revision material — giving aspirants efficient dual-use study material that saves time in the 12-18 month UPSC preparation cycle.

Shipping, Packaging and Delivery

All six booklets of the Drishti IAS International Relations Notes 2025-26 set are dispatched in transit-safe packaging designed to protect printed study material during Pan India delivery. Each set is first individually shrink-wrapped to prevent moisture ingress and surface scuffing. The bundle is then placed inside a double-walled corrugated cardboard box with foam edge protectors at each corner. A rigid backing board prevents the booklets from bending during handling at courier sorting hubs. The package is sealed with tamper-evident tape and labeled with a tracked shipping label before dispatch.

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