Why did I enroll in Political Science and International Relations at Misfits?

                                             Firstly, I am a fan of Naman Sir. For the past year, I have been following him on his YouTube channel, and the way he educates people about different spheres of our country and the world is phenomenal. I have studied in various institutions in northern India and have come across some great teachers, but this is a next-level experience for me that has truly blown my mind.

                                             This course is a dream come true for me, as two months ago, I was wondering why Naman Sir does not teach any optional subjects. I thought about how great it would be if he taught PSIR optional.

                                             Political Science and International Relations is one such subject that heavily overlaps with the syllabus of other general studies papers and covers the majority of aspects of the current affairs part too. I feel this subject is going to give me an edge in my interview as well and will make me more aware of the political world.

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