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Home/Syllabus/Political Science & IR (Optional)

Political Science & IR (Optional)

33 topics

1

Meaning & Approaches to Political Theory

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Theories of the State (Liberal, Marxist, Pluralist, Feminist)

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3

Justice: Rawls' Theory & Communitarian Critiques

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4

Equality, Freedom & Affirmative Action

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5

Rights: Meaning, Theories & Human Rights

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6

Democracy: Classical, Representative & Deliberative Models

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7

Power, Hegemony, Ideology & Legitimacy

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8

Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Fascism

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9

Gandhism & Feminism as Political Ideologies

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10

Indian Political Thought (Dharmashastra, Arthashastra, Buddhist)

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11

Modern Indian Thinkers (Gandhi, Ambedkar, Aurobindo, Roy)

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12

Western Political Thought (Plato to Arendt)

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13

Indian Nationalism & Freedom Struggle

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14

Constitutional Features: Preamble, Rights & Directive Principles

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15

Union & State Government Structures

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16

Federalism & Centre-State Relations

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17

Grassroots Democracy: Panchayati Raj & Municipal Government

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18

Party System, Coalition Politics & Elections

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19

Social Movements in India

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20

Approaches to Comparative Politics

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21

State in Capitalist & Socialist Systems

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22

Political Representation & Participation

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23

Globalization: Responses in Developed & Developing Countries

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24

Approaches to IR (Realist, Idealist, Marxist, Functionalist)

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25

National Interest, Security & Power

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26

Balance of Power, Deterrence & World Order

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27

Non-Aligned Movement: Phases & Relevance

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28

International Economic Order (Bretton Woods to WTO)

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29

United Nations: Role, Reform & Specialized Agencies

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30

Regional Organizations (EU, ASEAN, SAARC)

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Contemporary Issues: Terrorism, Nuclear Proliferation, Environment

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India's Foreign Policy: Determinants & Institutions

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India's Relations with Major Powers & South Asia

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