Course Intro and Toolkit
Learn how to use this course and take full advantage of our tips, study plan, recomended reading materials and reference materials.
Strategy and Tips to Crack UPSC
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Cheat Sheet: Marks Distribution
Recommended Reading Material (Prelims)
Recommended Reading Material (Mains)
Reference Material – Textbooks
Reference Material – PYQs (Prelims)
Reference Material – PYQs (Mains)
Books by Gyaniversity Publications
Access the best-selling UPSC guide books provided to you for free within this section. Simply click on the button to open the book.
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How to Use the eBooks07:07
Guide Book: Prelims Solved PYQs (GS-1 & CSAT)
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Polity
Previous Year Solved Questions
Practice previous year questions in the form of a quiz. You'll get instant answers and logical explanations to all answers immediately.
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Prelims GS-1: Indian Polity and International Relations
Mains GS-2: Indian Polity and International Relations
Mock Test Series (Prelims GS-1)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Prelims General Studies-1 exam.
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GS-1 Mock Test: Set #1
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GS-1 Mock Test: Set #19
GS-1 Mock Test: Set #20
Mock Test Series (Mains GS-2)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Mains General Studies-2 exam.
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Practice Qs: Topic-wise (Prelims)
Attempt topic-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
Important: How to Use the Practice Qs01:15
Evolution & Features of the Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Duties
Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Bodies
System of Governance
The Judiciary
Union Territories and Special Areas
Panchayati Raj & Local Government
Union Executive
Union Legislature
General Topics on Indian Polity
Practice Qs: Topic-wise (Mains)
Attempt topic-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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Basic Structure Of Constitution
Basics of Indian Constitution
Center State Relations
Central Council of Ministers
Chief Minister
Citizenship
Constitutional Amendment
Constitutional Bodies
Directive Principles Of State Policy
Elections
Emergency Provisions
Federal System
Fundamental Duties
Fundamental Rights
Governor
Indian Judicial System
Inter State Relations
Municipalities
National Integration
Non-Constitutional Bodies
Other constitutional Dimensions
Panchayati Raj
Parliament
Parliamentary System
Preamble
President
Prime Minister
Provisions Relating To Certain Classes
Salient Features of the Constitution
Scheduled and Tribal Areas
Special Provisions For Some States
State Council Of Ministers
State Legislature
Union And Its Territory
Union Territories
Vice President
International Relations: Basics of Foreign Policy
International Relations: Changing Sphere of Diplomacy
International Relations: East Asia and Pacific
International Relations: Global Groupings
International Relations: Important International Institutions
International Relations: Important Issues
International Relations: India – Europe Relations
International Relations: India & Middle East Relations
International Relations: India and Canada Relations
International Relations: India and Central Asian Countries
International Relations: India and its Neighbours
International Relations: India and Russia Relations
International Relations: India and South East Asia
International Relations: India-Africa Relations
International Relations: Indian and North America Relations
International Relations: Indian Diaspora
International Relations: Indian Ocean Region
Practice Qs: Subject-wise (Prelims)
Attempt subject-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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Polity: Constitutional Framework
Polity: Political System
Polity: The Union and State Government
Polity: Miscellaneous Topics
Miscellaneous: General Knowledge
Miscellaneous: International Relations
Practice Qs: Subject-wise (Mains)
Attempt subject-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
Important: How to Use the Practice Qs01:15
Polity: Indian Polity and Constitution
Polity: International Relations
Video Lectures (Prelims GS-1)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
Polity: Evolution & Features of the Constitution02:43:25
Polity: Fundamental Rights02:27:00
Polity: Directive Principles of State Policy28:19
Polity: Fundamental Duties08:00
Polity: Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Bodies14:00
Polity: System of Governance07:00
Polity: The Judiciary01:06:00
Polity: Union Territories and Special Areas35:00
Polity: Panchayati Raj & Local Government13:00
Polity: Union Executive01:23:00
Polity: Union Legislature01:10:00
Polity: State Executive32:00
Polity: State Legislature01:00:00
Polity: General Topics on Indian Polity14:00
Miscellaneous: General Awareness18:00
Miscellaneous: Important News03:00
Video Lectures (Mains GS-2)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
Polity: Basics of Indian Constitution01:05:12
Polity: Preamble27:02
Polity: Salient Features of the Constitution25:40
Polity: Union And Its Territory43:14
Polity: Citizenship16:40
Polity: Fundamental Rights01:30:38
Polity: Directive Principles Of State Policy34:10
Polity: Fundamental Duties27:06
Polity: Constitutional Amendment25:33
Polity: Basic Structure Of Constitution22:27
Polity: Parliamentary System20:30
Polity: Federal System01:25:36
Polity: Center State Relations01:06:16
Polity: Inter State Relations41:12
Polity: Emergency Provisions01:28:35
Polity: President02:00:32
Polity: Vice President48:28
Polity: Prime Minister26:44
Polity: Central Council of Ministers01:29:34
Polity: Parliament20:30
Polity: Governor01:54:43
Polity: Chief Minister21:17
Polity: State Council Of Ministers52:27
Polity: State Legislature02:21:14
Polity: Special Provisions For Some States35:54
Polity: Union Territories58:02
Polity: Scheduled and Tribal Areas42:42
Polity: Panchayati Raj02:14:10
Polity: Municipalities01:13:29
Polity: Indian Judicial System03:04:06
Polity: Constitutional Bodies28:25
Polity: Non-Constitutional Bodies57:01
Polity: Other constitutional Dimensions01:26:52
Polity: Provisions Relating to Certain Classes30:23
Polity: Elections39:14
Polity: National Integration20:32
Polity: Basics of Foreign Policy59:01
Polity: Evolution of India’s Foreign Policy02:20:17
Polity: India and its Neighbours18:05
Polity: Indian and North America Relations49:44
Polity: India and Russia Relations57:24
Polity: India and Canada Relations28:27
Polity: India & Middle East Relations01:12:33
Polity: India and Central Asian Countries56:18
Polity: India and South East Asia09:13
Polity: East Asia and Pacific55:59
Polity: Indian Ocean Region14:37
Polity: India-Africa Relations56:02
Polity: India – Europe Relations55:53
Polity: Indian Diaspora18:43
Polity: Important International Institutions02:22:04
Polity: Global Groupings02:46:41
Polity: Important Issues30:11
Polity: Changing Sphere of Diplomacy01:08:29
Welcome to Your UPSC Journey: An Introduction to Success
Hello, future leader! You’re about to embark on a transformative journey toward achieving your dream of excelling in the UPSC Civil Services IAS Prelims Exam. This course is your personal roadmap to success, designed to provide clarity, depth, and an edge in your preparation.
Navigating Through the Course:
Let’s walk through the course structure to ensure you make the most of every tool and resource at your disposal:
Course Intro and Toolkit
This initial module is the foundation of your preparation. It includes:
- Strategies & Tips: Expert advice on how to approach your studies and the exam itself.
- Cheat-Sheet: A detailed breakdown of lesson and topic weightage to prioritize your study plan.
- Recommended Reading: A curated list to complement your learning with a broader perspective.
- Reference Materials: Direct access to previous years’ question papers and NCERT textbooks for that extra edge in your prep.
Books by Gyaniversity Publications
Dive into the heart of your syllabus with our simplified study material across key subjects:
- Prelims Guide Books: Your go-to resources for GS-1 and CSAT, including previous year questions and detailed reasoning.
- UPSC Gyan Ganga Study Guide Books: Get comprehensive notes for your subject written in an easy to understand language to aid your understanding.
Previous Year Practice Questions
Test your knowledge against the real thing. This section lets you challenge yourself with actual questions from past UPSC exams. Learn not just what the right answers are, but why they’re right, with our detailed “Answer Key and Reasoning” section.
Mock Tests
Mimicking the real exam environment, these tests are designed to gauge your preparation levels. The full-length mocks for both Prelims and Mains are calibrated to match the UPSC’s standards in terms of difficulty, time-limit, and scoring.
Exam-Wise and Topic-Wise Practice Questions
Delve into an extensive pool of over 40,000 questions. These are sorted by module and subject, each with an instant answer visibility feature, so you learn continuously as you practice.
Video Lectures
We’ve watched and evaluated countless videos and selected the best of the best for you. They’re engaging, informative, and available in both English and Hindi to cater to a diverse group of learners.
Navigating the Course
This course is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly:
- Dashboard: Upon logging in, you’ll find a personalized dashboard that will serve as your home base. Here you can access all sections of the course.
- Progress Tracking: As you move through the course, your dashboard will automatically update to reflect your progress.
- Interactive Tools: Use tools like the books, Q&A section, quizzes, videos, etc. to enhance your learning experience.
- Accessibility: All course materials are accessible 24/7 from any device, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
- Community and Support: Join discussions with fellow aspirants and seek guidance from educators through the Q&A section.
Before diving in, we recommend taking a moment to familiarize yourself with the layout of the course. Browse through each section to understand how the materials are organized. Set your study goals and plan your schedule using the provided tools and resources.
We’re thrilled to support you on this path to becoming a UPSC Civil Services aspirant. With hard work, determination, and our comprehensive course content, you’re stepping towards success.
Let the journey begin!