PSIR - Strategy, resources & discussion
Hi peeps. Let’s do this!
1. Previous papers from 2009 (both papers are in the same PDF):here2. Topic-wise PYQs: here
3. Look for PDFs of books here: b-ok.cc, http://libgen.rs/, archive.org
4. Model answers from SR:here
5. OnlyIAS notes, if you need extra matter for a few topics:here
6. SR notes, typed:politicsforindia.com
Startonjourney,
Can someone let me know what is the word limit on a 20 marks question? 10 marks question has 150 word limit, so 20 should have 300? How many sides of the paper were given to answer it?
Would it be fair to say that the relevance of balance of power is increasing in this multipolar world as exemplified by the formation of QUAD as a balancing force/power against a rising China?
Multiple poles me how would you justify BoP? Quad is one aspect of it, but US military is still alone stronger than Chinese, so the "balance" factor militarily is tough to establish.. although on different aspects(ex:trade) it would be more viable
hi
i m deciding on picking psir as optional.. i hav gone thru SR mam's notes.. i find the subject interesting but worried about the current part.. do i hav to necessarily makes notes of scholars views from think tanks & newspapers..
i hav seen the crash course material of SR mam & she gives ample scholars in those notes.. is it enough to rely on those scholars or shud i make my own notes on scholars views.. plzz help
whatonly,hi
i m deciding on picking psir as optional.. i hav gone thru SR mam's notes.. i find the subject interesting but worried about the current part.. do i hav to necessarily makes notes of scholars views from think tanks & newspapers..
i hav seen the crash course material of SR mam & she gives ample scholars in those notes.. is it enough to rely on those scholars or shud i make my own notes on scholars views.. plzz help
Hey, gave my first mains this year. Given that this is the beginning of your preparation, I think you should focus first on finishing the notes thoroughly. You can occasionally note down quotes and the like from editorials or random things you read/watch and compile them in the end, as an addition. The crash course has many quotable scholars, but a problem that might arise there is that the notes may be uploaded too close to the exam - which is what happened at least this year. So towards the end if you feel there are topics you need more material for, you may have to collect some yourself. I did this collection exercise only towards the end before the exam, and did not face the problem of not having scholars to quote in the paper (however will know for sure only when marks are here). To save yourself the stress you could do it earlier, maybe once every couple of weeks. This will not be needed for all topics though - just the most dynamic parts. Good luck :)
DrVivek12,thank u for the response.. it has helped in addressing some of my doubts.. i m preparing for 2022.. i m thinking of joining SR mam's tablet course
should i make detailed notes of the current events as well in the IR part or rely on the crash course? & can u explain what u did for current events in IR besides the scholars opinion?
also does mam give monthly or bi monthly compilation of IR current affairs before the prelims or the IR current affairs are only covered in the crash course?
also can u explain what does the crash course cover as it is an important part of IR preparation? like what all content is covered and how long does it go on? when are the crash course notes available to the students before the exams?
i m also worried about the fact it might be too stressful if the crash course goes on too close to the exam... plzz guide as to how should i deal with the IR current part
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