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This document provides curated notes, strategies, and blogs from UPSC toppers who selected Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) as their optional subject, along with a comprehensive 5-month study plan for aspirants. It includes links to various resources such as blogs, YouTube strategies, and organized notes from different toppers. The study plan outlines a structured approach focusing on key areas of PSIR each month, culminating in full revision and practice tests.

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PSIR Topper Notes Final

This document provides curated notes, strategies, and blogs from UPSC toppers who selected Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) as their optional subject, along with a comprehensive 5-month study plan for aspirants. It includes links to various resources such as blogs, YouTube strategies, and organized notes from different toppers. The study plan outlines a structured approach focusing on key areas of PSIR each month, culminating in full revision and practice tests.

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PSIR UPSC Topper Notes, Blogs & 5-Month Study Plan

Introduction

This document contains curated notes, strategies, and blog links from UPSC toppers who chose PSIR

(Political Science and International Relations) as their optional subject. It also includes a detailed 5-month

study plan tailored for PSIR aspirants, as well as YouTube and Drive links where available.

Toppers' Blogs and Notes

Utkarsh Dwivedi (AIR 5, CSE 2021)


Blog: https://utkarshjdwivedi.blogspot.com/2022/06/psir-strategy-notes-and-my-answer-copies.html
ForumIAS Test Copies:
https://forumias.com/blog/download-utkarsh-dwivedi-ias-rank-5-upsc-cse-2021-mgp-test-copies-testimonial/
YouTube Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LeLtNMO5c4
Highlights: Scored 314, strong focus on structured answers and ORF/IDSA material.

Trupti Dhodmise (AIR 16, CSE 2018)


Blog: https://akshaybrotherhood.home.blog/psir-optional/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5nDmev5Ujc
Highlights: Handwritten notes, simplified approach, emphasized linking ideas to thinkers.

Preeti Kumari - PSIR Evernote Compilation


Evernote Links: https://thisispreetikumari.wordpress.com/2023/12/01/all-psir-notes-in-one-place-evernote-links/
Highlights: All toppers' notes organized topic-wise.

Kalpana Pandey (AIR 102) & Sakshi Mishra (AIR 299)


Kalpana Blog: https://muditjainblog.com/2023/06/29/kalpana-pandey-air-102-cse-22-prelims-mains-essay-psir-more/
Sakshi Blog: https://muditjainblog.com/2023/06/08/sakshi-mishra-air-299-cse-22-prelims-mains-psir/
Highlights: Focus on diagrams, use of PYQs, great clarity of presentation.

Simi Karan (AIR 31) - Google Drive


Medium: https://medium.com/@simi1997karan/braving-the-optional-psir-eab11bcaed20
Google Drive: Available through her blog
Highlights: Strong theoretical clarity, emphasis on IR section.

5-Month PSIR Study Plan

| Month | Focus Area | Key Actions


|
|-------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------
-------------------------------|
| 1 | Political Theory & Indian Thought | Read Gauba/Shubhra Ranjan; cover 6 core
PSIR UPSC Topper Notes, Blogs & 5-Month Study Plan

topics; create base notes |


| 2 | Finish Paper I + Comparative Politics | Add Preeti's Evernote notes; attempt basic
answer writing |
| 3 | Paper II (A) + IR Basics | Integrate ORF/IDSA examples; complete
comparative theory |
| 4 | India and the World (Paper II B) | Monthly IR readings (MEA, IE); link current
affairs |
| 5 | Full Revision + Tests + Answer Writing | Practice PYQs, analyze Utkarsh/Test copies;
simulate full-length tests |

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