PSIR Masterclass 101: State & Property
In this class, Founder Rohan Dange examines two of the most fundamental concepts in political theory — concepts that underpin almost every question in PSIR Paper I, and that thread through Essay, GS Paper II, and Ethics as well. What this class covers: • The concept of the State — evolution, attributes, and the major theoretical frames • Property in political thought — from Locke's labour theory to Marx's critique • How these foundations recur across the PSIR syllabus • Linkages to GS Mains and the Essay paper
What You'll Learn
4 takeaways you can apply right away.
Meet Your Mentor
Rohan Dange is the Founder and Chief Mentor of The Round Table IAS. Over 15+ years he has mentored aspirants into the IAS, IPS and IFS through a distinctively Socratic method — posing syllabus and current-affairs questions so aspirants build, challenge and refine arguments live.
“The civil services demand thinkers, not memorisers.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this session.
Is this session free?
Yes — this is a free session. No payment is required to attend.
When and where is it held?
This session took place on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 10:00 am. A recording is available below.
How do I join after registering?
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Who is this session for?
PSIR Optional students Beginners building a foundation in Political Theory Aspirants revising core PSIR concepts Students preparing for university Political Science exams Learners interested in political thought and governance
Who is the host?
Rohan Dange, Founder & Chief Mentor, The Round Table IAS · Distinguished Fellow, Forum for Global Studies · 15+ yrs UPSC mentorship · PSIR, IR & Essay specialist.
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