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PMF IAS International Relations
By Srikant Bhagat Sir
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Lecture No.
ModuleLecture TitleTopics CoveredCurrent Affairs IntegrationDuration
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1MODULE 1: BASICS & FOREIGN POLICYEvolution of India's Foreign PolicyPhases of foreign policy; Panchsheel; Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)Relevance of NAM in the modern world2 Hours
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2MODULE 1: BASICS & FOREIGN POLICYDeterminants of Foreign PolicyGeographic, economic, and strategic factors shaping foreign policyShift from Look East to Act East Policy2 Hours
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3MODULE 1: BASICS & FOREIGN POLICYIndia's Nuclear DoctrineNo First Use policy; Credible minimum deterrence; NSG waiversRecent updates in global nuclear treaties2 Hours
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4MODULE 2: INDIA AND NEIGHBORHOODIndia-Pakistan Relations
History of conflicts; Kashmir issue; Cross-border terrorism; Indus Water Treaty
Ceasefire updates; Trade suspension impacts2 Hours
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5MODULE 2: INDIA AND NEIGHBORHOODIndia-China Relations
Border disputes (LAC); String of Pearls; Economic ties vs security concerns
Galwan clashes; Border infrastructure development2 Hours
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6MODULE 2: INDIA AND NEIGHBORHOODIndia-Nepal & Bhutan Relations
Open borders; Treaty of Peace and Friendship; Hydropower cooperation
Kalapani border dispute; BBIN motor vehicle agreement2 Hours
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7MODULE 2: INDIA AND NEIGHBORHOODIndia-Bangladesh RelationsLand Boundary Agreement; Teesta water dispute; Illegal migrationConnectivity projects; Energy pipeline inaugurations2 Hours
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8MODULE 2: INDIA AND NEIGHBORHOODIndia-Sri Lanka & Maldives Relations
Fishermen issue; Tamil question; Financial aid; Strategic importance in Indian Ocean
Debt crisis in Sri Lanka; Changing regimes in Maldives2 Hours
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9MODULE 2: INDIA AND NEIGHBORHOODIndia-Afghanistan & Myanmar RelationsTaliban takeover implications; Kaladan project; Refugee crisis
India's humanitarian aid to Afghanistan; Coup in Myanmar
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10MODULE 3: EXTENDED NEIGHBORHOODIndia and Central AsiaConnect Central Asia Policy; Energy security; Ashgabat AgreementShanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summits2 Hours
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11MODULE 3: EXTENDED NEIGHBORHOODIndia and West Asia (Middle East)
Energy dependence; Diaspora safety; Look West Policy; Abraham Accords
I2U2 grouping; India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)2 Hours
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12MODULE 3: EXTENDED NEIGHBORHOODIndia and South-East AsiaASEAN relations; Act East Policy; Cultural and economic ties
Free Trade Agreement reviews; South China Sea disputes
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13MODULE 4: INDIA AND GLOBAL POWERSIndia-USA Relations
Strategic partnership; Defense agreements (LEMOA, COMCASA, BECA); Trade
Technology transfers (iCET); Quad cooperation2 Hours
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14MODULE 4: INDIA AND GLOBAL POWERSIndia-Russia Relations
Historical ties; Defense equipment supply; Energy deals; Changing dynamics
Impact of Russia-Ukraine war on Indian diplomacy2 Hours
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15MODULE 4: INDIA AND GLOBAL POWERSIndia-European Union & UK Relations
Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA); Brexit impact; Green partnerships
India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations2 Hours
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16MODULE 4: INDIA AND GLOBAL POWERSIndia-Japan & Australia RelationsCivil nuclear deals; Indo-Pacific strategy; Malabar naval exercises
Supply Chain Resilience Initiative; Economic Cooperation Agreements
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17MODULE 5: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSUnited Nations & its AgenciesStructure of UN; UNSC reforms; Role of WHO, UNESCO, and UNICEFIndia's bid for permanent UNSC seat2 Hours
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18MODULE 5: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSGlobal Financial Institutions
World Trade Organization (WTO); World Bank; International Monetary Fund (IMF)
WTO dispute settlements; IMF bailouts in South Asia2 Hours
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19MODULE 5: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSRegional GroupingsSAARC vs BIMSTEC; African Union; ASEANStagnation of SAARC; Rise of BIMSTEC2 Hours
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20MODULE 5: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSStrategic & Economic ForumsBRICS; G20; G7; IBSABRICS expansion; Outcomes of India's G20 Presidency2 Hours
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21MODULE 5: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSSecurity & Emerging CoalitionsQuad; AUKUS; NATO; Five Eyes
NATO expansion debates; Indo-Pacific security architecture
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22MODULE 6: GLOBAL ISSUES & DIASPORAGlobal Issues in IRClimate change diplomacy; International terrorism; Cyber warfare
COP summit outcomes; Global anti-terror financing (FATF)
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23MODULE 6: GLOBAL ISSUES & DIASPORAIndian DiasporaRole of NRIs and PIOs; Remittances; Soft power of India
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas; Evacuation operations (e.g., Operation Ganga)
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24MODULE 7: REVISION & PYQ ANALYSISPrelims PYQ AnalysisSolving past 10 years Prelims questions on International Relations
Trend analysis of map-based and organization-based questions
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25MODULE 7: REVISION & PYQ ANALYSISMains PYQ & Answer WritingStructuring answers for GS Paper 2 (International Relations)Key themes expected for upcoming Mains exam2 Hours
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