UPSC Aspirant 2025-26

Paper 2B Topic 1- Continuity and Change in IFP 5 changes in Indian Foreign Policy- 1- Transition from collective national consensus on building a socialist society to a consensus building a modern capitalist one. 2- From emphasis on politics to a new stress on economics in the making of foreign policy. 3- Shift from Third Worldism to the promotion of its own self-interest. For example - In 1990s India step up its campaign for permanent seat in UNSC. 4- Rejection of anti-Westernism. 5- Shift from Idealism to Pragmatism. India has shifted from emphasis on the "power of argument" to the "argument of power".This doesn't mean that India became unconcerned with normativism. Rather India has adopted balance of power and principle in the pursuit of its national interest. ~~~ C.Raja Mohan in his masterpiece "Crossing the Rubicon:The Shaping of India's New Foreign Policy"(2003) Thank you P.S. Add few points from here in your notes.Also, add examples by yourself in these pointers. Join for such vale addition: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaANNE98vd1IltKuBM01/103

Learn this order of events 1. August offer 2. Individual Satyagraha 3. Cripps Mission 4. QIM 5. CR Formula 6. Desai Liaqat Pact 7. Wavell's plan 8. RIN Mutiny 9. Cabinet Mission 10. Tebhaga Movement 11. Atlee's declaration 12. Dickie-Bird's man Plan 13. June 3rd Plan 14. Indian Independence Act #Prelims2024

Maslow’s Need Hierarchy for UPSC Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory that categorises human needs into five levels, from basic necessities of life to need for growth and personal development. This is akin to the needs of UPSC preparation. 1. Physiological Needs - the fundamental needs like food and shelter for existence. For an aspirant, this translates into establishing a stable routine with adequate sleep and nutrition and a dedicated study space. 2. Safety Needs - Here, you should take care of your study resources/coaching and having a financial strategy to sustain yourself throughout the journey. 3. Love and Belonging Needs - you need a support system including a group of mentors, fellow aspirants, and supportive family and friends. These alliances are your emotional bulwark, providing you respite from the solidarity grind of the preparation. 4. Esteem Needs - This stage is about building confidence through mastering subjects, honing writing skills, achieving milestones like completing syllabus, scoring decent in mock tests, analysing PYQs etc. 5. Self Actualization Needs - Maslow defined self-actualization as the desire to become the most one can be. As you climb the previous rungs, you gradually evolve into a person who not only craves success in this exam but also aspires to contribute meaningfully to society. As you align your journey with these needs, you might find yourself not just better prepared for the exam but also growing as an individual. Striving onwards and upwards! ✨