International Relations for UPSC
This book offers up-to-date and analytical coverage of India’s foreign policy, global affairs, and international developments. It provides in-depth insights into India’s relations with China, the US, Pakistan, Turkey, Russia, and other key nations, while examining critical issues such as the Pahalgam attack, the Indus Water Treaty, and the future of India–Pakistan ties.
Readers will also find detailed discussions on major global events — including the 17th BRICS Summit, the 51st G7 Summit, and the G20 under South Africa’s 2025 presidency — along with updates on India’s diaspora policy and key international organizations such as the UN, IMF, WTO, NATO, WHO, and EU (2024–2025).
To strengthen exam readiness, the book features:
- Solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions (2024–2025)
- Online access to 100+ solved questions (2013–2022)
- Chapter-wise summaries for quick revision
- Author videos simplifying complex topics
Combining current affairs, strategic insights, and practice material, this book is an indispensable resource for mastering the UPSC examination with confidence.
🌟 Salient Features
- Comprehensive coverage of India’s foreign policy: Detailed insights into India’s relations with China, the US, Pakistan, Turkey, and more. Includes analysis of the Pahalgam attack, the Indus Water Treaty, and India–Pakistan strategic relations.
- Global affairs updates: Extensive discussion on major international events such as the 17th BRICS Summit (expansion and joint declaration), 51st G7 Summit, and G20 under South Africa’s 2025 presidency.
- Developments in India’s diaspora policy: Covers rising visa restrictions in the US, EU, and Taiwan, and other major updates affecting Indian migrants.
- Updates on international organizations: Latest developments in the UN, IMF, WTO, NATO, WHO, and EU (2024–2025).
- Latest previous years’ solved questions: Includes solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions (2024–2025) for effective exam preparation.
- Chapter summaries: Online chapter-wise summaries for rapid review before exams.
- Exclusive online resources: Access to 100+ solved UPSC Prelims and Main questions (2013–2022) for practice and concept clarity.
- Author videos: Exclusive access to author-led conceptual videos simplifying complex international topics.
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📑 Table of Contents
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Strategy to Excel in International Relations
- Understanding UPSC
👉 Main Chapters
- Understanding International Relations and Indian Foreign Policy
- India and its Neighbourhood Relations
- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings & Agreements
- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s Interests & Indian Diaspora
- International Institutions, Agencies and Fora – Their Structure & Mandate
📘 Annexure
- Major Reports and Their Publishing Agencies
