Compilation of important current affairs articles for PSIR Optional (Political Science & IR). Written for UPSC-CSE and State PSCs, targeting 2026 attempt.
Detailed analysis of PSIR Optional 2025 paper with analysis based on previous year trend and the current affairs weightage in various sections.
Quoting political scholars/experts in your answers in the Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) optional subject can greatly enhance the quality and depth of your…
A] Introduction Uniform Civil Code (UCC) refers to a unified set of laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and related civil matters—applicable to all citizens,…
A] Introduction The ascent of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 2014 underlines an ideological, political, and institutional realignment in India toward majoritarian Hindu nationalism.…
A] Introduction The advent of online media has revolutionized the discourse around free speech across the globe. India is the world’s largest democracy with over…
A] Introduction Traditionally, the Indian national census only enumerates Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs)- historically marginalized groups explicitly recognized by the Constitution. It…
Operation Sindoor marks India’s shift from restraint to assertive power, redefining its Pakistan policy and signalling a bold new role in global geopolitics.
The return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan marked a dramatic shift in the regional dynamics South & Central Asia. For India, the takeover…
The 21st century has reshaped historically rooted India-Iran partnership. In the current context, India’s relationship with Iran holds immense strategic value, especially in areas such…