Module 1
Start here
Political Theory Foundations
Start here to build the base in rights, justice, democracy, and political theory before moving into state-specific debates.
PSIR UPSC
PSIR UPSC Lecture Notes
This folder collects the PSIR UPSC lecture notes into a cleaner sequence so students can start with theory foundations, move into state and power debates, and then revise thinkers plus global-order themes without random jumping. This page is designed to keep the study flow in the right order so students finish one module properly before moving ahead.
Sequential learningModule-first structureCleaner upload planStudent-friendly flow36 lecture videos
Module order
Finish each module before picking the next one.
This folder follows the exact approach you asked for: first one module complete karo, uske baad hi next module uthao.
Module 2
Next step
State, Power, and Governance
Move here after the basics so power structures, legitimacy, and the main theories of the state fit together more clearly.
Module 3
Next step
Ideologies and Thinkers
Use this block for core ideologies and major thinkers once the conceptual base of political theory is already stable.
Module 4
After completion
Global Order and Post-colonial Perspectives
Finish with international political economy, Global South debates, and India's external engagement themes for a rounded PSIR flow.
Folder overview
PSIR UPSC Lecture Notes now combines notes and lectures.
Same module page par ab PDFs aur matching lectures dono available hain, so students ko notes aur video ke beech jump nahi karna padega.
31 lecture-note PDFs
Notes ko module-wise arrange karke ready kar diya gaya hai so the student flow stays cleaner and more usable.
36 lecture videos
Matching YouTube lectures are now attached inside the relevant module blocks so students can open the right lecture directly from the same study flow.
Study material
Study notes and lectures together, module by module.
Module sequence follow karo. Jahan notes available hain wahan PDFs kholo, aur matching lecture ko yahi page par watch karke same flow me continue karo.
Module 1 · Start here
Political Theory Foundations
Start here to build the base in rights, justice, democracy, and political theory before moving into state-specific debates. 9 PDFs available. 19 lecture videos aligned with this module.
Matching lecture ko yahi se open karo aur phir same module ke notes flow me continue karo.
YouTubeFeminism: Waves, Thinkers & Criticisms | UPSC PSIR Political Theory
Covers Feminism, First Wave Feminism, Second Wave Feminism.
YouTubeUPSC PSIR: Political Parties, Pressure Groups & Social Movements
Covers Political Parties, Pressure Groups, Social Movements.
YouTubeFascism Explained: Mussolini, Hitler & Totalitarianism | UPSC PSIR
Covers Fascism, Political Ideology, Benito Mussolini.
Module 2 · Next step
State, Power, and Governance
Move here after the basics so power structures, legitimacy, and the main theories of the state fit together more clearly. 10 PDFs available. 5 lecture videos aligned with this module.
- Concept of Power & Ideology
- Feminist Theory of the State
- Legitimacy & Power
- Liberal Theory of the State
- Marxist Theory of the State
- Neoliberal Theory of the State
- Pluralist Theory of the State
- Post-colonial Theory of the State
- State in Comparative Perspective: Characteristics and Changing Nature of the State
- Structures of Power: Ruling Class, Power Elites, and Democratic Elitism (1)
Matching lecture ko yahi se open karo aur phir same module ke notes flow me continue karo.
YouTubeFeminist Theory of State: Radical, Liberal, Socialist | UPSC PSIR
Covers Feminist Political Theory, UPSC PSIR, Radical Feminism.
YouTubeMarxist Theory of State: Class Domination & Elite Power for UPSC PSIR
Covers Marxist Theory, State Theory, Class Domination.
YouTubeMachiavelli's Realpolitik: Virtue, Fortune & Power Explained
Covers Machiavelli, Political Philosophy, Realpolitik.
Module 3 · Next step
Ideologies and Thinkers
Use this block for core ideologies and major thinkers once the conceptual base of political theory is already stable. 9 PDFs available. 6 lecture videos aligned with this module.
Matching lecture ko yahi se open karo aur phir same module ke notes flow me continue karo.
YouTubeMarxism, Leninism, Gramsci Explained | UPSC PSIR
Covers Marxism, Leninism, Gramsci.
YouTubeSocialism: Variants, Thinkers & Capitalism Critique for UPSC PSIR
Covers Socialism, Political Ideology, UPSC PSIR.
YouTubeThomas Hobbes in Political Thought Leviathan & Social Contract How Fear Created the Modern State
Watch this lecture on YouTube to continue with Thomas Hobbes in Political Thought Leviathan & Social Contract How Fear Created the Modern State.
Module 4 · After completion
Global Order and Post-colonial Perspectives
Finish with international political economy, Global South debates, and India's external engagement themes for a rounded PSIR flow. 3 PDFs available. 6 lecture videos aligned with this module.
Matching lecture ko yahi se open karo aur phir same module ke notes flow me continue karo.
YouTubePostcolonial State Theory: Fanon, Chatterjee, Mbembe for UPSC PSIR
Covers Postcolonial Theory, State Theory, Frantz Fanon.
YouTubeIndia WTO UPSC PSIR India WTO Negotiations Agriculture Subsidies Peace Clause WTO Reforms
Watch this lecture on YouTube to continue with India WTO UPSC PSIR India WTO Negotiations Agriculture Subsidies Peace Clause WTO Reforms.
YouTubeIndia Africa Relations India & The Global South UPSC PSIR
Watch this lecture on YouTube to continue with India Africa Relations India & The Global South UPSC PSIR.