Foundation Books for Political Science & International Relations optional and for General Studies
First, read NCERT books(Civics, World History, National Movement, Indian Economy, Indian Society).
Next, once you complete with NCERT read the below:
1. Idea of India - By Sunil Khillani
2. Economic Development and Social Opportunity - By Amartya Sen
3. India Today - By Harris & Corbridge
4. Pax Indica - By Shashi Tharoor
5. Political Theory - By Rajeev Bhargava
Key books for mains
Political theory – O P Gauba
International relations – V K Malhotra
Constitution by D.D. Basu
India’s struggle for independence by Bipan Chandra
Modern Indian history by Spectrum
