COMPLETE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS FOR UPSC MAINS THROUGH 74 MNEMONICS (GS-2)

Book Description

Complete International Relations for UPSC Mains Through 74 Mnemonics (GS-2) is a comprehensive revision and answer-writing handbook specially designed for UPSC Civil Services Examination and State PCS aspirants.

Authored by Er. Neelesh Kumar Singh (AIR 442, UPSC CSE 2021), this book simplifies the vast and dynamic subject of International Relations through 74 carefully curated mnemonics, enabling aspirants to remember key dimensions, generate relevant points instantly, and write structured, multidimensional answers in the UPSC Mains examination.

International Relations has become one of the most important and current affairs-driven components of GS Paper-2. This book bridges the gap between static concepts and contemporary developments by providing easy-to-recall frameworks that can be directly used in answer writing.

What This Book Covers

India's Foreign Policy

• Evolution of Indian Foreign Policy
• Strategic Autonomy
• Neighbourhood First Policy
• Act East Policy
• Indo-Pacific Strategy
• SAGAR Vision
• Soft Power Diplomacy
• Diaspora Diplomacy

Bilateral Relations

• India–USA Relations
• India–China Relations
• India–Russia Relations
• India–Japan Relations
• India–France Relations
• India–UK Relations
• India–EU Relations
• India–Middle East Relations
• India–Africa Relations

Regional and Global Groupings

• SAARC
• BIMSTEC
• ASEAN
• QUAD
• BRICS
• SCO
• G20
• I2U2
• Indo-Pacific Initiatives

International Organizations

• United Nations
• UNSC Reforms
• WTO
• IMF
• World Bank
• WHO
• UNESCO
• ICJ

Contemporary International Issues

• Climate Change Diplomacy
• Energy Security
• Food Security
• Water Security
• Cyber Security
• Maritime Security
• Counter-Terrorism
• Global Supply Chains
• Artificial Intelligence Governance

India and Global Governance

• Global South Leadership
• Development Diplomacy
• Economic Diplomacy
• Humanitarian Assistance
• Multilateralism
• Global Governance Reforms

Key Features of the Book

✔ 74 Exam-Oriented Mnemonics for quick recall

✔ Covers the entire International Relations syllabus of GS-2

✔ Designed specifically for UPSC Mains Answer Writing

✔ Easy-to-understand and revision-friendly format

✔ Multi-dimensional frameworks for enriching answers

✔ Integration of contemporary international developments

✔ Useful for Essay, Interview, and State PCS Mains

✔ Ideal for last-minute revision before examinations

✔ Helps transform complex geopolitical issues into simple recall tools

Who Should Read This Book?

• UPSC CSE Aspirants
• State PCS Aspirants
• Candidates Preparing GS Paper-2
• Aspirants Struggling with Content Recall
• Students Looking for Value Addition in Answers
• Working Professionals Preparing for Civil Services

How This Book Will Help You

This book enables aspirants to:

• Recall important dimensions within seconds during the examination.
• Write structured and analytical GS-2 answers.
• Develop a multidimensional approach to International Relations questions.
• Revise the entire syllabus quickly and efficiently.
• Improve answer quality and maximize marks in UPSC Mains.

About the Author

Er. Neelesh Kumar Singh

AIR 442, UPSC CSE 2021

• Selected in SSC CGL three times
• AIR 37 in SSC CGL 2012
• Mentor to thousands of UPSC and State PCS aspirants
• Founder of Civil Services with Neelesh
• Author of multiple UPSC preparation resources and mnemonic-based learning materials

Master International Relations Through Smart Recall, Structured Thinking, and Effective Answer Writing.

74 Powerful Mnemonics • One Complete GS-2 International Relations Handbook • Your Companion for UPSC Mains Success ????????????