Most Valuable Combo Batch

Pre + Mains

Foundation Batch 9
30th Nov’ 22 I 8:00 AM

Optional Batch 3
25th Nov’ 22 I 1:00 PM
 “There is only One Good, Knowledge
and One Evil, Ignorance.”
Socrates

Knowledge is the most illuminating and empowering experience that one can attain.
We don't believe you have to be better than everybody else. We believe you
have to be better than you ever thought you could be and reach the heights of success.
Well begun is half done. The right time to start your civil services preparation is now.
StudyIQ has launched a unique Foundation Course (FC) -

The course is meticulously designed to cover the exhaustive

prelim cum mains syllabus. Theimportant course features are -

1000+ Hours of Live teaching by our faculties

All basic NCERTs covered in the lectures, handouts.
One to one mentorship to keep you on track to achieve the target
Hand made notes, Lecture Notes, Lecture PPTs on static topics
MCQ based learning for every lecture to enhance retention
Answer writing program guided by our experienced faculties
Daily Current Affairs Programme (CAP) PDF and Video which covers articles from
various sources like The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, Yojana, Kurukshetra etc.
Benchmarking of students through weekly revision tests for students
10 Full length Prelims Tests to make you battle ready for Prelims exam
CSAT lectures provided in the course to adapt for the changing nature of the exam.
Gyanvani sessions by senior bureaucrats, selected candidates and senior aspirants
Revision module Prelims tests to enhance score in CSE Prelims
Personalised Study Plans on the request of the students to plan their studies in a
routined manner
Mains revision test after the completion of respective GS modules
Manthan Sessions to build communication skills and enhance understanding
 After completing this course students will be able to
master the know-hows and nuances of General Studies.

So why choose us ?
Personal Guidance and Mentors Online Learning

To keep students well connected to

Ease and accessibility of the lectures
the course. Help them in their learning
student friendly app based
process and learning outcomes.
ecosystem , well organised
Students can reach out on text based
study material
chat, email and call.

Benchmarking Test series

Key performance indicators of Year long running test series to

students will be done through ace up your game before the
regression testing D-Day of exam
daily/weekly/monthly time

Student First approach which has been

the guiding philosophy of Study IQ always
 Time Table
Date
30th Nov’22 - 10th Jan’23
11th Jan’23 - 11th Feb’23
13th Feb’23 - 24th Mar’23
25th Mar’23 - 12th Apr’23
13th Apr’23 - 20th Apr’23
21st Apr’23 - 10th May’23
11th May’23 - 11th June’23
12th June’23 - 10th July’23
11th July’23 - 5th Aug’23
6th Aug’23 - 13th Aug’23
16th Aug’23 - 23rd Aug’23
24th Aug’23 - 10th Sept’23
11th Sep’23 - 30th Sep’23
1st Oct’23 - 8th Oct’23
10th Oct’23 - 30th Oct’23
1st Nov’23 - 10th Nov’23
Subject
Geography Pillar 1
Geography Pillar 2
Polity Pillar 1
Polity Pillar 2
Economy
Governance and Social Justice
Disaster management
International relations
Ancient History, Medieval History &
Art and culture
Modern History
Environment
World History
Internal security
Society
Ethics
Essay
Science and Tech
Mapping series
Prelims Revision Booklets
 PSIR Optional Batch 3

It is said that Optional determines the destiny of UPSC journey. It is the most important
weapon to conquer this exam. To get into the final list, one must ace the optionals.

StudyIQ is here with its PSIR optional Course.

Let’s start with understanding the merits of PSIR optional.
It tests the capability of integrating static knowledge with contemporary issues.

Overlap with PSIR Optional: GS 3-Security, Environment ¦ GS 1-FreedomStruggle, Social

Issues ¦ GS 4-Moral Thinkers and Philosophical part ¦ Essay-Topics on Political and
International issues are often asked ¦ GS 2-Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and
International Relations.

It is also to be noted that certain questions with regards to International Relations are
also asked in the UPSC- Civil Services Interview

Abundance of Sources from basic books like NCERTs to advanced books

One of the highest selections and rewarding optional subject year on year.

Features of the course

400+ hours of live lectures spread Comprehensive coverage through high Hand written notes and hand written
over 5 months quality lecture notes model answers

Live answer writing program under Previous Year Questions PSIR Current affairs to keep
the guidance of faculty discussions the aspirant updated

Doubt clearing sessions Mains Mentorship Sessions to

by the faculty enhance the marks
 Timetable

Date Topic
25th November Introduction and orientation session

28th November PAPER 2 Section A

1) Comparative Politics State in comparative perspective

2) Politics of representation and participation

3) Globalisation

4) Approaches to the Study of international relations

5) Key concepts in International relations

6) Changing International Political Order

7) Evolution of International economic systems

8) United Nations

9) Regionalisation of world politics

10) Contemporary Global Concerns

19th December PAPER 2 Section B

1) Indian Foreign Policy : Determinants

2) India’s contribution to Non-Alignment movement, different phases, current role

Date Topic
3) India and South Asia

4) India and the Global South

5) India and the global centres of power

6) India and the UN system

7) India and the Nuclear Question

8) Recent Developments in Indian Foreign Policy

21th January PAPER 1 SECTION A

Political Theory: meaning and approaches

Western Political Thought

Theories of the state

Justice

Equality

Rights

Democracy

Concept of power, hegemony, ideology, and legitimacy

Political Ideologies

Indian Political Thought

 Date Topic
17th February PAPER 1 SECTION B

1) Indian Nationalism

2) Making of the Indian Constitution

3) Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

4) Principal Organs of the Union Government

5) Grassroots Democracy

6) Statutory Institutions/Commissions

7) Federalism

8) Planning and Economic development

9) Caste, religion and ethnicity in Indian Politics

10) Party System, Social Movements

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 FAQs
Q1. When does the UPSC IAS (Pre + Mains) Live Foundation
Batch start ?
The batch starts on 30th November 2022

Q2. When does PSIR Optional Live Batch start ?

The batch starts on 25th November 2022

Q3. What are the deliverables of UPSC IAS ( Pre + Mains )

Live Foundation Batch?
Live classes, One to one mentorship, Answer Writing Program, MCQ testing
(weekly tests), Gyanvani Module (Group mentorship), Lecture Notes & PPTs
Handwritten notes and much more.

Q4. What are the deliverables of PSIR Optional Live Batch?

Live lectures, high quality lecture notes, handwritten notes and handwritten model
answers, live answer writing program under the guidance of faculty, previous year
questions discussions, Sociology current affairs to keep the aspirant updated, doubt
clearing sessions by the faculty mains mentorship sessions to enhance the marks.

Q5. What would be the timings of UPSC IAS ( Pre + Mains )

Live Foundation Batch?
Batch timings are 8 a.m, Monday to Friday (5 days a week) Saturday
will be Doubt Session.

Q6. What would be the timings of PSIR Optional Live Batch?

Batch timings are 6 p.m, Monday to Saturday (6 days a week)

Q7. Where can I watch the live classes?

Live classes will be conducted at http://liveclass.studyiq.com/

Q8. What if my live classes don’t start due to some technical issue ?
The Live classes Support team will help in quick resolution. They can be contacted
through “support.liveclasses@studyiq.com” . Our support team will call you and get the
resolution done at the earliest.

Q9. How can I login into the web link provided ?

LoginID and password will be provided to the students on email and SMS. This can be
used to login and use the profile created by the student. The student can see his/her
schedule in the profile. The Password will be shared one day prior to the start of the
batch. For the students joining on the day/after the start of the batch the password and
email will be shared on the same day of their joining.
 Q10. During the classes can I interact with the faculty?
Can I ask the doubts?
Yes, you can interact with the faculty and clear your doubts in the live sessions through
In-App Chat Section and through speaking directly with the faculty member by unmuting
yourself.

Q11. What If the student misses the live class

If the student misses the live class he will be provided with the recorded videos of the
live session by the same day (11 PM). It will be ensured that the recording is made
available to students prior to the next live session.

Q12. Where can students find recorded videos ?

The student can find recorded videos by the same day (11PM) at StudyIQ application
in the enrolled course. The student can watch the recorded videos any number of
times as per their convenience.

Q13. Where can the student find the lecture handouts ?

The lecture handouts will be available on the StudyIQ App and Web.

Q14. Is this for English medium students or Hindi medium students?

The communication medium will be Hinglish. The lecture handouts will be in English only.

Q15 . How will I get answer writing practice ?

After teaching every Mains-related topic, faculty will give a question for practice.
Discussion will be done the next day.

Q16. How can existing smart course students migrate to the

new course?
They can contact us on our Support and our team will help them upgrade to the live
optional Course at a nominal cost. You can call us at 9580048004.

Price: ₹65,500

₹35,499
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