Why KALKA IAS ZONE

KALKA IAS coaching is considered one of the best options for UPSC civil service exam preparation due to several reasons:

●Started by ex UPSC Officer:

This coaching is started by ex Govt officer for changing in education model as education is primary things for development so this initiative is started in UPSC Exams.

●Experienced Faculty:

KALKA IAS highlights their stringent faculty selection process, emphasizing subject matter expertise and strong selection process This can ensure students receive clear and in-depth explanations.

●Integrated Programs:

KALKA IAS combines classroom coaching with online modules and test series, allowing students to revisit materials and assess it

●Long Track Record:

Founded in 2010, KALKA IAS has been around for a considerable amount of time, suggesting some level of success in helping students pass the UPSC exam.

●Affordable Coaching:

KALKA IAS aims to provide quality education in student budget so it wont create unnecessary finacial burden on parents and student will achieve their aim without stress.

●Focus on overall development:

KALKA IAS not only provide quality education but also works on every student personality so that they will become their best version.

●One to one mentorship:

KALKA IAS focus in personal mentorship of student on regular basis as we consider that cracking UPSC is a long journey and students need always a support system to solve their issue.

Speciality of PSIR as an Optional Course

PSIR (Political Science and International Relations) offers a unique advantage as an optional subject for the UPSC Civil Services Examination due to its comprehensive and dynamic nature. Here's why it stands out:

Broad Coverage with Relevance

• Interdisciplinary Nature: Encompasses political theory, Indian politics, comparative politics, and international relations, providing a holistic understanding of political systems and global dynamics.

• Overlap with General Studies: A significant portion of the PSIR syllabus aligns with General Studies papers, reducing the need for extensive additional preparation.

• Relevance to Current Affairs: The subject is inherently linked to contemporary political and international issues, making it easier to integrate current affairs into answers.

Development of Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

• In-depth Analysis: Requires a deep understanding of political theories, ideologies, and government systems, fostering critical thinking and analytical abilities.

• Argument Building: Encourages the development of strong arguments, backed by evidence and logical reasoning, essential for effective essay writing and answer formulation.

• Perspective Building: Provides a platform to analyze complex political issues from various perspectives, enhancing problem-solving skills.

Career Opportunities

• Diverse Career Paths: Graduates with a PSIR background can explore various career options in government, diplomacy, international organizations, think tanks, media, and academia.

• Strong Foundation: The subject equips individuals with a strong foundation in political and international affairs, making them well-suited for roles requiring strategic thinking and policy analysis.

Challenges and Considerations

• Dynamic Syllabus: Requires continuous updating with current affairs and evolving political scenarios.

• Vast Syllabus: Covers a wide range of topics, necessitating effective time management and prioritization.

• Answer Writing Skills: Demands excellent answer writing skills, focusing on clarity, structure, and relevance.

Overall, PSIR offers a rich and rewarding learning experience, preparing candidates not only for the UPSC exam but also for a successful career in public service or related fields.

Syllabus of PSIR Paper - I

Political Theory and Indian Politics:

1. Political Theory: meaning and approaches.

2. Theories of state: Liberal, Neo-liberal, Marxist, Pluralist, Post-colonial, and Feminist.

3. Justice: Conceptions of justice with special reference to Rawl’s theory of justice and its communitarian critiques.

4. Equality: Social, political, and economic; the relationship between equality and freedom; Affirmative action.

5. Rights: Meaning and theories; different kinds of rights; Concept of Human Rights.

6. Democracy: Classical and contemporary theories; different models of democracy—representative, participatory and deliberative.

7. Concept of power: hegemony, ideology, and legitimacy.

8. Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Fascism, Gandhism, and Feminism.

9. Indian Political Thought: Dharmashastra, Arthashastra, and Buddhist Traditions; Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Sri Aurobindo, M. K. Gandhi, B. R. Ambedkar, M. N. Roy.

10. Western Political Thought: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, John S. Mill, Marx, Gramsci, Hannah Arendt.

Indian Government and Politics

1. Indian Government and Politics
   (a) Political Strategies of India’s Freedom Struggle: Constitutionalism to mass Satyagraha, Noncooperation, Civil Disobedience; Militant and Revolutionary Movements, Peasant and Workers Movements.
   (b) Perspectives on Indian National Movement; Liberal, Socialist, and Marxist; Radical Humanist and Dalit.

2. Making of the Indian Constitution: Legacies of the British rule; different social and political perspectives.

3. Salient Features of the Indian Constitution: The Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles; Parliamentary System and Amendment Procedures; Judicial Review and Basic Structure doctrine.

4. (a) Principal Organs of the Union Government: Envisaged role and actual working of the Executive, Legislature, and Supreme Court.
   (b) Principal Organs of the State Government: Envisaged role and actual working of the Executive, Legislature, and High Courts.

5. Grassroots Democracy: Panchayati Raj and Municipal Government; Significance of 73rd and 74th Amendments; Grassroot movements.

6. Statutory Institutions/Commissions: Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Finance Commission, Union Public Service Commission, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Commission for Women; National Human Rights Commission, National Commission for Minorities, National Backward Classes Commission.

7. Federalism: Constitutional provisions; changing nature of center-state relations; integrationist tendencies and regional aspirations; inter-state disputes.

8. Planning and Economic Development: Nehruvian and Gandhian perspectives; Role of planning and public sector; Green Revolution, land reforms and agrarian relations; liberalization and economic reforms.

9. Caste, Religion, and Ethnicity in Indian Politics.

10. Party System: National and regional political parties, ideological and social bases of parties; Patterns of coalition politics; Pressure groups, trends in electoral behavior; changing socio-economic profile of Legislators.

11. Social Movement: Civil liberties and human rights movements; women’s movements; environmentalist movements.

Syllabus of PSIR Paper - II

Comparative Politics and International Relations
Comparative Political Analysis and International Politics:

1. Comparative Politics: Nature and major approaches; Political economy and political sociology perspectives; Limitations of the comparative method.

2. State in Comparative Perspective: Characteristics and changing nature of the State in capitalist and socialist economies, and advanced industrial and developing societies.

3. Politics of Representation and Participation: Political parties, pressure groups and social movements in advanced industrial and developing societies.

4. Globalisation: Responses from developed and developing societies.

5. Approaches to the Study of International Relations: Idealist, Realist, Marxist, Functionalist and Systems theory.

6. Key Concepts in International Relations: National interest, security and power; Balance of power and deterrence; Transational actors and collective security; World capitalist economy and globalisation.

7. Changing International Political Order:
   (a) Rise of superpowers; Strategic and ideological Bipolarity, arms race and cold war; Nuclear threat;
   (b) Non-aligned movement: Aims and achievements.
   (c) Collapse of the Soviet Union; Unipolarity and American hegemony; Relevance of non-alignment in the contemporary world.

8. Evolution of the International Economic System: From Bretton woods to WTO; Socialist economies and the CMEA (Council for Mutual Economic Assistance); Third World demand for new international economic order; Globalisation of the world economy.

9. United Nations: Envisaged role and actual record; Specialized UN agencies—aims and functioning; the need for UN reforms.

10. Regionalisation of World Politics: EU, ASEAN, APEC, AARC, NAFTA.

11. Contemporary Global Concerns: Democracy, human rights, environment, gender justice terrorism, nuclear proliferation.

India and the World

1. Indian Foreign Policy: Determinants of foreign policy; the institutions of policy-making; continuity and change.

2. India’s Contribution to the Non-Alignment Movement Different phases; current role.

3. India and South Asia:
   (a) Regional Co-operation: SAARC-past performance and future prospects.
   (b) South Asia as a Free Trade Area.
   (c) India’s “Look East” policy.
   (d) Impediments to regional co-operation: River water disputes; illegal cross-border migration; Ethnic conflicts and insurgencies; Border disputes.

4. India and the Global South: Relations with Africa and Latin America; Leadership role in the demand for NIEO and WTO negotiations.

5. India and the Global Centres of Power: USA, EU, Japan, China and Russia.

6. India and the UN System: Role in UN Peace-keeping; Demand for Permanent Seat in the Security Council.

7. India and the Nuclear Question: Changing perceptions and policy.

8. Recent developments in Indian Foreign Policy: India’s position on the recent crises in Afghanistan, Iraq, and West Asia, growing relations with US and Israel; Vision of a new world order.

A comprehensive PSIR optional course offered by KALKA IAS ZONE include the following key features:

Core Features:

• Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage: In-depth coverage of both Paper I and Paper II of the PSIR optional syllabus.

• Expert Faculty: Experienced and knowledgeable faculty with a strong command over the subject.

• Structured Study Material: Well-researched and updated study materials, including notes, books, and practice questions.

• Regular Classes: Consistent and timely delivery of classes to ensure comprehensive topic coverage.

• Doubt Clearing Sessions: Opportunities for students to clarify doubts and seek guidance from faculty.

• Test Series: Regular mock tests to assess students' preparation and identify areas for improvement.

• Answer Writing Practice: Focused guidance on answer writing techniques, including structure, content, and presentation.

• Current Affairs Integration: Regular updates on current affairs relevant to PSIR and their integration with the syllabus.

Additional Features:

• Personalized Mentorship: One-on-one guidance and mentorship for students requiring additional support.

• Online Resources: Access to online study materials, video lectures, and interactive platforms.

• Peer Learning Groups: Opportunities for students to interact and learn from peers.

• Previous Year Question Analysis: In-depth analysis of previous year question papers to understand exam trends.

• Optional Subject Correlation: Guidance on integrating PSIR with other optional subjects or General Studies papers.

• Interview Guidance: Tips and strategies for the UPSC interview stage.

Unique Selling Points:

• Focus on Conceptual Clarity: Emphasizing understanding of core concepts rather than mere memorization.

• Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrating knowledge from other subjects like history, sociology, and economics.

• Case Study Analysis: Incorporating real-world examples and case studies to enhance understanding.

• Comparative Politics Focus: In-depth analysis of different political systems and ideologies.

• International Relations Specialization: Strong emphasis on contemporary international issues and global governance

• Additional Considerations

  • Batch Sizes: Smaller batch sizes for personalized attention.

  • Flexibility: Offering both classroom and online learning options.

  • Study Plan and Time Management: Providing guidance on effective study planning and time management.

  • Post-Exam Guidance: Offering support for students after the exam, including interview preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Q-How to Join?

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Q-Is there Any Faculty Fess ?

ANS- No There is No Faculty Fees

Q-What is the Duration Of Course?

ANS-6 months

Q-What is the schedule of UPSC CSE Optional Classes?

ANS- Its Live Class Start at 2 PM Daily.

Q-What will be the duration of this course?

ANS-4 Months

Q-Who will teach us?

ANS-This course will be taught by faculty who have 17 years of experience.

Q-Where do we contact if we face any problem?

ANS-You can contact us directly on phone 6262620983 or mail us on kalka@outlook.in or visit at our office 131/13 suryoday building mp nagar zone 2 bhopal mp.

Q-Will it be a live class or a recording class?

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