International Relations Notes Pdf Upsc Updated

International Relations Notes for UPSC: A Comprehensive Guide

The "No-Go" Zone: What to Avoid in Your Notes

• Personality cults: Do not write long paragraphs about "Trump said" or "Putin did." Focus on policies (America First, Eurasian Economic Union).
• Ancient history: You do not need the entire history of the League of Nations. You need the lessons from its failure.
• Opinion pieces: Do not copy The Wire or OpIndia’s opinions. Stick to factual reporting and official MEA releases.

1. Introduce the concept of issue-based alignment.
2. Cite the Ukraine war: India’s $300 billion trade with the West vs. historical defense dependency on Russia (60% of inventory).
3. Conclude with the need for indigenous defense manufacturing (Atmanirbhar Bharat) to reduce dependency.

• Strait of Hormuz, Malacca, and Sunda.
• Indian Ocean Ridge and Diego Garcia.
• China’s Pearl Chain (Gwadar, Hambantota, Kyaukphyu).

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