Oakbridge International Relations Essential Handbook for UPSC & State Civil Services Examinations by Achal Priyadarshy Edition 2026

International Relations by Achal Priyadarshy Edition 2026

International Relations by Achal Priyadarshy Edition 2026

Description

International Relations: An Essential Handbook for UPSC and State Civil Services Examinations is a comprehensive resource for candidates preparing for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination. The book covers the following advantages to the aspirants. • Alignment with GS Paper II Syllabus: The book extensively covers bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India. It provides detailed chapters on India’s relationships with its immediate neighbourhood, major powers, and regional architectures. • Integration of Ancient Indic Statecraft: UPSC often requires candidates to link modern policy with historical roots. The text bridges the ancient concepts with modern IR theories, offering sophisticated arguments. • Structured Evolution of India’s Foreign Policy: The book categorizes India’s diplomatic journey into distinct, manageable phases. This chronological approach helps candidates build a coherent narrative for Mains answers. • Focus on the Indian Diaspora: The book’s dedicated chapter on migration and the strategic use of the diaspora as a soft power asset is invaluable. • Practice with Solved PYQs: The book includes Previous Years’ Questions (PYQs) from 2015 to 2024. It provides model approaches for 10-mark and 15-mark questions, helping students master the answer-writing skills essential for the Mains examination. • In-depth Analysis of Global Institutions: The text provides a sentinel view of the United Nations (including its specialized agencies like WHO and IMF), BRICS, and the G20, especially focusing on India’s presidency and its advocacy for the Global South. By blending theoretical depth with current affairs and solved exam papers, this book serves as a one-stop shop for navigating the complex web of global politics as required by the UPSC standard.