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UGC NET Political Science Syllabus 2024 According to information released by various educational institutions, Political Science is among the top five areas of study that is approached by students undertaking the UGC NET Exam designed for individuals wishing to become Lecturers, Assistant Professors, or Junior Research Fellows in any degree-awarding institutions within India. Six hundred…
Manipur faces escalating violence after six abducted Meitei individuals were found dead, reigniting ethnic tensions between Meiteis and Kukis, sparking widespread protests, and prompting urgent government action. New Delhi: The current crisis began on November 7, when six Meitei individuals—three women and three children—went missing from a shelter camp in Jiribam district. They were reportedly abducted…
COP29 begins in Baku, focusing on urgent climate finance, adaptation, and global cooperation as nations confront escalating climate impacts and strive for impactful action. COP29 Kicks Off Amid Global Turbulence: Climate Finance and Action in Focus New Delhi – The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) commenced in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 11, 2024, marking a…
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India, following the retirement of Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, with his term lasting until May 13, 2025. New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna took the oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on November 11, 2024, in a ceremony led by President Droupadi…
India’s recent engagement with Afghanistan saw top officials meet Taliban leaders, highlighting a push for humanitarian aid, diplomatic ties, and potential trade collaborations. New Delhi: In an unprecedented diplomatic move, a senior Indian government official, J.P. Singh, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) handling Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran, met with Afghanistan’s acting Taliban…
The Supreme Court overturned a 1967 ruling on AMU’s minority status, reigniting debate on institutional autonomy, cultural preservation, and inclusivity in public education. New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India, on Friday, delivered a pivotal ruling by overturning the 1967 S. Azeez Basha vs. Union of India decision that denied Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) minority…
Donald Trump reclaims the U.S. presidency as the 47th President, marking a historic comeback with strong electoral support and global reactions, including India’s warm congratulations. Donald Trump Returns as 47th President of the United States. New Delhi: In a historic comeback, Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, defeating…
Political Science is a versatile field that explores government systems, public policies, political behavior, and global relations. With the world becoming increasingly interconnected and politically complex, the demand for skilled political scientists is on the rise. Graduates in Political Science can pursue diverse career paths that range from traditional government roles to influential positions in…
With Israel’s recent decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the lives of millions of Palestinian refugees hang in the balance. This article unpacks the humanitarian consequences of the ban and the growing complexities of aid politics in the Middle East. New Delhi: In a decision that has sparked international criticism,…
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Violence broke out at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, during a consular event, reportedly involving pro-Khalistani demonstrators. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. New Delhi– Tensions in Brampton, near Toronto, reached a breaking point on November 3, 2024, when violence erupted outside the Hindu Sabha…
The NTA has officially released the UGC NET December 2024 notification, inviting applications for eligibility in Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Interested candidates can apply online through the official portal at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The exams will be held from January 1 to January 19, 2025. New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released…
New Delhi, 02 November 2024: India’s education sector is abuzz with the announcement of PhD admissions across six esteemed central universities, including Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Pondicherry University, and others. With over 1,500 PhD seats available, this is a golden opportunity for aspiring researchers to advance their academic careers in diverse fields. This article…
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the beacon of India’s Renaissance, illuminating the path of reform with his unwavering belief in monotheism and universal human rights. Introduction Raja Ram Mohan Roy, often hailed as the “Father of Modern India,” was a towering figure in the early 19th century who laid the groundwork for India’s social, religious,…
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CUET PG | Political Science The CUET PG Political Science exam is a crucial gateway for students aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies in political science across various universities in India. This exam is designed to assess the candidate’s understanding of key political theories, concepts, and practices, both from a national and global perspective. The test…
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU): A Leading Light in Distance Education Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) stands as the largest university globally, recognized for its expansive reach and comprehensive distance education programs. Established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, IGNOU has quickly become a pivotal institution in the realm of higher education,…
An In-Depth Look at the School of Open Learning (SOL), University of Delhi The School of Open Learning (SOL), established under the University of Delhi, stands as a testament to the advancement of distance education in India. Founded in 1962 as the Directorate of Correspondence Courses, SOL has significantly evolved over the decades, adapting to…
SOL Delhi University Political Science Notes Comprehensive Study Material for SOL Political Science Students The School of Open Learning (SOL) at Delhi University is renowned for its distance education programs, including the Open Distance Learning (ODL) system. SOL offers various correspondence programs under Delhi University, catering to a large number of students each year. Due…
Delhi University Political Science Notes Delhi University’s BA (Hons) Political Science program stands out as one of the most sought-after undergraduate courses, reflecting its significant appeal among students. With admissions often closing by the second or third cutoff due to high demand, it’s clear that this field continues to capture the interest of many…
Political Theory Concepts and Debates (BPSC 103) Section A Core Concepts Freedom UNIT 1 LIBERTY – AS THE ABSENCE OF EXTERNAL INTERVENTION UNIT 2 LIBERTY – AS SELF-DETERMINATION UNIT 3 Alienation, Oppression and Freedom (Key Issues: Freedom of Belief, Expression and Dissent) Equality UNIT 4 Equality before law and equality of opportunity UNIT 5 Analogy:…
Constitutional Government and Democracy in India (BPSC 102) Constituent Assembly and Constitution UNIT 1 Making Of The Constitution UNIT 2 Philosophical Premises UNIT 3 Preamble UNIT 4 Fundamental Rights UNIT 5 Directive Principles Of State Policy UNIT 6 Fundamental Duties Organs of Government UNIT 7 Legislature UNIT 8 Executive UNIT 9 Judiciary Federalism and Decentralization…
Perspectives on Public Administration (BPAC 101) Conceptual and Classical Perspectives UNIT 1 Concept and Importance of Public Administration UNIT 2 Scientific Management Approach UNIT 3 Administrative Management Approach UNIT 4 Bureaucratic Approach Behavioral and Psychological Perspectives UNIT 5 Human Relations Approach UNIT 6 Approaches to Decision Making UNIT 7 Systems and Social Psychological Approaches Public…
Understanding Political Theory (BPSC 101) Introduction to Political Theory UNIT 1 What is Political Theory: Click Here Two Approaches- Normative and Empirical Click Here UNIT 2 What is Politics: Study of State and Power Click Here Political Theory Approaches UNIT 3 Liberal Click Here UNIT 4 Marxist Click Here UNIT 5 Conservative Click Here UNIT…
Indian Political Thought-II (BPSC 114) Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought UNIT 1 ORIGIN AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERN INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT The Face of Modernity and the Question of Reforms UNIT 2 Rammohun Roy: Social Reform and the Affirmation of Modernity UNIT 3 Pandita Ramabai: Women and Religious Authority Connection with Tradition UNIT 4…
Modern Political Philosophy (BPSC 113) Introduction UNIT 1 Enlightenment Rationality and the Idea of Modernity UNIT 2 Jean-Jacques Rousseau The State of Nature and the ‘Noble Savage’ GENERAL WILL AND SELF GOVERNMENT Critique of Rousseau’s Idea of Education CRITICISMS OF LIBERAL EDUCATION UNIT 3 Mary Wollstonecraft WOMEN’S RIGHTS Critique of Rousseau’s Idea of Education UNIT…
Indian Political Thought – I (BPSC 112) Traditions of Pre-Colonial Indian Political Thought UNIT 1 Brahmanic UNIT 2 Shramanic UNIT 3 Islamic UNIT 4 Bhakti Political Concerns and Major Ideas UNIT 5 Veda Vyasa Rajdharma (Shantiparva) UNIT 6 MANU SOCIAL SYSTEM AND LAW UNIT 7 KAUTILYA THE STATE AND THE DUTIES OF THE KINGDOM UNIT…
Classical Political Philosophy (BPSC 111) UNIT 1 TEXT AND CONTEXT: READING AND INTERPRETING A TEXT Plato UNIT 2 Theory of Forms and the Idea of the Philosopher King UNIT 3 Justice UNIT 4 EDUCATION (Presentation Themes: Criticism of Democracy, Women and Guardianship, Education, Censorship) Aristotle UNIT 5 The State and the Good Life (Endemonia) UNIT…
Global Politics (BPSC 110) Globalization: Concepts and Perspectives UNIT 1 UNDERSTANDING GLOBALIZATION UNIT 2 SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION OF THE STATE UNIT 3 GLOBAL ECONOMY AND FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE (IMF, WORLD BANK,) UNIT 4 GLOBAL TRADING SYSTEM (WTO AND OTHERS) UNIT 5 Functioning of MNCs and TNCs UNIT 6 GLOBALIZATION-CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS Contemporary Global Issues UNIT…
Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective (BPSC 109) Approaches to Studying Comparative Politics UNIT 1 Political Culture UNIT 2 Political Modernization UNIT 3 Political Development Representation and Political Participation UNIT 4 Functioning Of Political Parties UNIT 5 Party System UNIT 6 Pressure Groups UNIT 7 Electoral System and Electoral Processes State in Comparative Perspective…
Public Policy and Administration in India (BPAC108) Public Policy UNIT 1 Public Policy: Definitions, Nature, Importance And Types UNIT 2 Public Policy: Models UNIT 3 Public Policy Process in India: Formulation and Implementation. Decentralization UNIT 4 Decentralization: Meaning and Importance; Rural and Urban Local Self Government Budget UNIT 5 Concept And Importance Of Budget And…
Perspectives on International Relations and World History (BPSC 107) Study of International Relations UNIT 1 Understanding International Relations UNIT 2 Evolution of the International System Historical Perspective UNIT 3 World War I: Causes and Consequences UNIT 4 Importance of Bolshevik Revolution UNIT 5 Rise of Fascism and Nazism UNIT 6 World War II: Causes and…
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (BPSC 105) Understanding Comparative Politics UNIT 1 Nature, Scope And Usefulness Of Comparative Study Of Politics UNIT 2 Comparative Method And Strategies Of Comparison UNIT 3 Institutional Approach UNIT 4 Systems Approach UNIT 5 Political Economy Approaches Context of Modern Governments UNIT 6 Capitalism and the Idea of Liberal…
Political Process in India (BPSC 104) Political Parties and Party System UNIT 1 Political Parties, Party Systems And Democracy UNIT 2 Political Parties In India UNIT 3 Party System Determinants of Voting Behavior UNIT 4 Caste, Class, Gender and Tribe UNIT 5 Ethnicity, Religion and Language Regional aspirations and movements UNIT 6 Autonomy Movement UNIT…
Understanding Political Theory 1) Introduction to Political Theory A. What is Politics: Theorizing the ‘Political’ B. Traditions of Political Theory: Liberal Marxist Anarchist Conservative C. Approaches to Political Theory: Normative Historical Empirical D. Critical and Contemporary Perspectives in Political Theory: Feminist Post Modern 2) Political theory and practice Grammar of democracy Democracy: History of an Idea…
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics I. Understanding Comparative Politics Nature and Scope Going beyond Eurocentrism III. Historical Context of Modern Government Capitalism: Meaning and Growth: Globalization Socialism: Meaning, Growth and Development Colonialism and Decolonization: Meaning, context, forms of colonialism; Anticolonialism struggles and process of decolonization III. Themes for Comparative Analysis Comparative study of constitutional development…
Political Theory-Concepts and Debates Political Theory-Concepts and Debates Section A: Concept I. Importance of Freedom Negative Freedom: Liberty Positive Liberty: Liberty as Liberation and Development II. Importance of Equality Formal Equality: Equality of Opportunity Political Equality Egalitarianism: Inequalities of Background and Differential Treatment III. Imperative of Justice Procedural Justice Distributive Justice Global Justice IV. Universality of…
Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective I. Forms of Government: Unitary and Federal System Regime Types: Democratic, Authoritarian, Populism and Totalitarian II. Electoral System Definition and procedures, Types of election system (First Past the Post, Proportional Representation, Mixed Representation) III. Parties and Party System Historical Context of Emergence…
Classical Political Philosophy Classical Political Philosophy I. Text and Interpretation II. Ancient Time Plato Aristotle III. Interval: Machiavelli IV. Possessive Individualism Hobbes Locke Indian Political Thought-I Indian Political Thought-I I. Traditions of Pre-Colonial Indian Political Thought Brahminic Syncratic Shramanic Islamic II. Ved Vyas (Shantiparva): Rajdharma III. Manu: Social Law IV. Kautilya: Theory of State V. Agannasutta (Digha…
Modern Political Philosophy Modern Political Philosophy I. Modernity and its Discourses Kant on Modernity, Faith on Reason, Understanding Nature’s nature. II. Romantics Jean-Jacques Rousseau Mary Wollstonecraft III. Liberal Socialist John Stuart Mill IV. Radicals Karl Marx Hegel Indian Political Thought-I Indian Political Thought-I I. Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought II. Raja Rammohan Roy: Rights…
Modern Political Philosophy Modern Political Philosophy I. Modernity and its Discourses Kant on Modernity, Faith on Reason, Understanding Nature’s nature. II. Romantics Jean-Jacques Rousseau Mary Wollstonecraft III. Liberal Socialist John Stuart Mill IV. Radicals Karl Marx Hegel Indian Political Thought-I Indian Political Thought-I I. Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought II. Raja Rammohan Roy: Rights…
Classical Political Philosophy Classical Political Philosophy I. Text and Interpretation II. Ancient Time Plato Aristotle III. Interval: Machiavelli IV. Possessive Individualism Hobbes Locke Indian Political Thought-I Indian Political Thought-I I. Traditions of Pre-Colonial Indian Political Thought Brahminic Syncratic Shramanic Islamic II. Ved Vyas (Shantiparva): Rajdharma III. Manu: Social Law IV. Kautilya: Theory of State V. Agannasutta (Digha…
Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective I. Forms of Government: Unitary and Federal System Regime Types: Democratic, Authoritarian, Populism and Totalitarian II. Electoral System Definition and procedures, Types of election system (First Past the Post, Proportional Representation, Mixed Representation) III. Parties and Party System Historical Context of Emergence…
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics I. Understanding Comparative Politics Nature and Scope Going beyond Eurocentrism III. Historical Context of Modern Government Capitalism: Meaning and Growth: Globalization Socialism: Meaning, Growth and Development Colonialism and Decolonization: Meaning, context, forms of colonialism; Anticolonialism struggles and process of decolonization III. Themes for Comparative Analysis Comparative study of constitutional development…
Political Theory-Concepts and Debates Political Theory-Concepts and Debates Section A: Concept I. Importance of Freedom Negative Freedom: Liberty Positive Liberty: Liberty as Liberation and Development II. Importance of Equality Formal Equality: Equality of Opportunity Political Equality Egalitarianism: Inequalities of Background and Differential Treatment III. Imperative of Justice Procedural Justice Distributive Justice Global Justice IV. Universality of…
Understanding Political Theory 1) Introduction to Political Theory A. What is Politics: Theorizing the ‘Political’ B. Traditions of Political Theory: Liberal Marxist Anarchist Conservative C. Approaches to Political Theory: Normative Historical Empirical D. Critical and Contemporary Perspectives in Political Theory: Feminist Post Modern 2) Political theory and practice Grammar of democracy Democracy: History of an Idea…
Unlock Success in Your MA Political Science Studies with Essential Notes Embarking on an MA in Political Science is an exciting journey that delves into the complexities of political systems, theories, and global affairs. To excel in this two-year program, having access to high-quality study materials is crucial. Our comprehensive MA Political Science notes are…
M.A Political Science 4th Semester | DU Notes Gender in International Relations Gandhi Autonomy and Discourse Modern Indian Political Thought Social Movements and Revolution Society, State and Politics: Comparing India & Israel Democracy & Human Rights in India Politics and Ethnic Conflicts in J&K Contemporary Debates in Indian Federalism Elections and Electoral Process in India…
M.A Political Science 3rd Semester | DU Notes State Politics in India Discourses on Hindu Nationalism Social Exclusion: Theory and Practice Security Studies Indian Politics 1960s Party System Region and Regionalism
M.A Political Science 2nd Semester | DU Notes Core Papers Comparative Political Analysis Administrative Theory Elective papers Ethics and Governance Political Institutions and Processes in India
M.A Political Science 1st Semester | DU Notes Core Papers Debates in Political Theory Theories of International Relations Politics in India Themes in Indian Political Thought
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IGNOU – The People’s University: A Beacon of Distance Learning Excellence The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) stands as a testament to the democratization of education in India. Established in 1985, IGNOU has emerged as the world’s largest open university, dedicated to providing inclusive and quality education through distance learning. This people’s university caters…
Maximize Your MA Political Science Success with SOL DU Notes Pursuing an MA in Political Science through the School of Open Learning (SOL) at Delhi University (DU) offers a unique and flexible approach to higher education. To excel in this program, access to comprehensive and reliable study materials is essential. Our SOL DU MA Political…
Discover the Prestigious University of Delhi: A Hub of Academic Excellence The University of Delhi (D.U) stands as one of the premier universities in India, renowned for its high academic standards, diverse programs, distinguished faculty, and vibrant co-curricular activities. Internationally recognized, D.U. continues to set benchmarks in higher education with its innovative foundational programs and…
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In the past, ethical beliefs shared common ideas: that human nature and the world were fixed, making it easy to know what’s right and wrong, and people’s actions were limited. Now, I’ll argue that these ideas no longer apply because our abilities have changed. This change should also affect ethics because ethics deals with actions.…
The question of whether there should be ethical limitations on biotechnology and bioengineering is a complex and multifaceted one, with no easy or one-size-fits-all answer. Biotechnology and bioengineering have the potential to bring about tremendous benefits to humanity, from improving healthcare and agriculture to addressing environmental challenges. However, they also raise significant ethical concerns that…
Comparative political analysis is currently facing multiple crises, including self-definition, cognitive schemes, academic and political aims, and methodological challenges. There are concerns about what makes comparative politics uniquely susceptible to recurring crises. The first crisis, famously known in the field’s history, occurred in 1955 when Roy Macridis criticized the parochial, descriptive, formalistic, and individualistic nature…
New Public Management (NPM) has become a significant trend in public administration worldwide over the past 15 years. While most research on this topic focuses on the UK, NPM is not exclusive to Britain. The rise of NPM can be linked to four major administrative trends: ● Efforts to reduce government growth in terms of public…
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