What do you get under EduRev Infinity Package for UPSC? | History for UPSC CSE PDF Download

Students waste a large amount of time, effort, and money while preparing for UPSC just because they lack the right direction. The courses in the EduRev Infinity Package for UPSC were curated to teach aspirants in a guided way and in the right direction so that they can clear the UPSC exam with the least amount of time, effort, and money spent and make sure that they Study What Actually Matters.

1. NCERTs: Textbooks, Summaries, Videos & More

EduRev Infinity offers comprehensive courses entirely based on NCERTs to help you build the base of the Civil Services Examination. The list of courses covering NCERTs is: 

1.1 NCERT Textbooks (Class 6 to Class 12)

• If a student wishes to refer to or revisit NCERTs, this is the course to go for. 
• In this course, all NCERT textbooks from Class 6 to 12 are compiled in one place for aspirants. 

1.2 NCERT-based Tests for UPSC CSE

• The small NCERT-based tests included in this course will help you get familiar with the pattern of the exam.
• 3-4 tests are available for each class, and UPSC-level tests are there, which are based on NCERT textbooks

1.3 Must-Read (Old & New) NCERTs for IAS Preparation

• The course includes important Old NCERTs like RS Sharma for Ancient History, Satish Chandra for Medieval History, Bipan Chandra for Modern India, as well as Tamil Nadu board books for History for classes 11 and 12.
• The most important NCERT books that should not be missed are included in this course, such as: 
  History and Art & Culture textbooks for Classes 11 and 12
  Economics, Geography, and Sociology textbooks for Classes 11 and 12
• All the books have been divided chapter-wise, which makes it convenient for students to read a particular topic.

1.4 Class 6 to Class 12: NCERT Video Summary & NCERT Summaries for UPSC

• Summary Notes: This course is meant for quick revision & should be followed only for revision purposes after the candidate has read the NCERT textbook. 
• Summary video lectures: Each chapter has been explained briefly in 10-20 minutes of videos, which helps to retain the concepts in mind.

1.5 Class 6 to 12 NCERT Mindmaps for UPSC Preparation

• Mindmaps for quick revision of important topics of all the chapters of all subjects from Class 6 to 12. 
• Through this course under the EduRev Infinity Package for UPSC, you can revise the entire content of classes 6 to 12 in 2 - 3 hours.    

2. Subject-wise Preparation for UPSC Prelims and Mains

EduRev Infinity Package for UPSC provides individual courses of each subject, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economics, Science & Technology, and others to help in complete subject-wise preparation from both UPSC Prelims as well as UPSC Mains Point of view. The features of the individual courses are:

2.1 History for UPSC CSE

• Videos, Notes & Tests for all the topics of Ancient, Medieval & Modern History, prepared with reference to the old NCERTs (Old RS Sharma for Ancient History, Old Satish Chandra for Medieval History & Old Bipan Chandra), are available in this course.
• NCERT Textbooks, Quick Easy Tests, NCERT Summaries, UPSC level tests based on NCERTs, all of history subject, along with Summaries & Tests of Spectrum for Modern History, Nitin Singhania for Art & Culture, are available in this comprehensive course.
• Quick Revision: Cheatsheets, Mindmaps & Flashcards: Easy-to-recall cheatsheets, mindmaps, and flashcards for Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History, designed to help aspirants with quick revision and last-minute preparation. The content is based on Old NCERTs, Spectrum, and Nitin Singhania, ensuring complete coverage of essential topics in a crisp and visual format to enhance understanding.
• UPSC Mains Answer Writing for History: One of the most important aspects of UPSC preparation is answer writing practice for the IAS mains exam. Through this course, you can pick up any model question from the given History topics and can practice your answer writing by comparing your answers with the provided solutions.

2.2 Geography for UPSC CSE 

• Study Material from Coaching Institute: Videos, Notes & Tests for all the topics of Geography, including Indian Geography, Physical Geography, Human & Economic Geography, prepared in consideration to NCERTs, Majid Hussain, DS Khullar, study material from top coaching institutes is available in this course.
• NCERT Textbooks, Quick Easy Tests, NCERT Summaries, UPSC level tests based on NCERTs, all of the geography subject, along with Summaries & Tests of  GC Leong for Physical Geography are available in this comprehensive course.
• Oxford Student ATLAS: Maps & Tests course in EduRev Infinity Package for UPSC is very important for the geography subject as it covers Map-Based Tests and provides videos and documents that explain the important locations of India and the World properly.
• Quick Revision: Cheatsheets, Mindmaps & Flashcards: This course offers concise cheatsheets, mindmaps, and flashcards for quick and effective revision of key topics in Indian Geography, Physical Geography, Human and Economic Geography. The content is aligned with NCERTs, GC Leong, and other standard sources, making it ideal for last-minute revision.

• UPSC Mains Answer Writing for Geography: Through this course, you can pick up any model question from the given Geography topics, and can practice your answer writing by comparing your answers with the provided solutions.

2.3 Indian Polity for UPSC CSE

• Videos, Notes & Tests for all the topics of Indian Polity & Governance, prepared in consideration of NCERTs, Laxmikanth & DD Basu, study material from top coaching institutes are available in this course.
• NCERT Textbooks, Quick Easy Tests, NCERT Summaries, UPSC level tests based on NCERTs, all of the Indian Polity subject, along with Summaries & Tests of Laxmikanth, are available in this comprehensive course.
• Administrative Reforms & Commission Reports, and various government schemes have been included to give you complete knowledge of the Current Affairs as well. 
• Quick Revision: Cheatsheets, Mindmaps & Flashcards:  Concise cheatsheets, mindmaps, and flashcards covering key topics in Indian Polity and Governance, based on NCERTs, Laxmikanth, and DD Basu. Designed for quick revision and easy recall for both Prelims and Mains.

• UPSC Mains Answer Writing for Polity: Through this course, you can pick up any model question from the given Polity topics and can practice your answer writing by comparing your answers with the provided solutions.

2.4 Economics for UPSC CSE

• Videos, Notes & Tests of Indian Economy, prepared in consideration of NCERTs, Ramesh Singh, Sanjiv Verma & study material devised by IAS toppers themselves are available in this course.
• NCERT Textbooks, Quick Easy Tests, NCERT Summaries, UPSC level tests based on NCERTs, all of the Economics subject, along with Practice Tests, Previous Year Papers, Revision Notes, and Current Affairs are available in this comprehensive course.
• Quick Revision: Cheatsheets, Mindmaps & Flashcards:  Quick and effective cheatsheets, mindmaps, and flashcards covering key concepts in Indian Economy, based on NCERTs, Ramesh Singh, and Sanjiv Verma. Ideal for rapid revision and conceptual clarity for both Prelims and Mains.

• UPSC Mains Answer Writing for Economics: Through this course, you can pick up any model question from the given Economics topics and can practice the answer writing for UPSC Mains by comparing your answers with the provided solutions.

2.5 Science & Technology for UPSC CSE

• Videos, Notes & Tests covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Animal Kingdom, Plant Kingdom, Health & Medicine) are available in this course.
• NCERT Textbooks, Quick Easy Tests, NCERT Summaries, UPSC level tests based on NCERTs along with Practice Tests, Previous Year Papers, Revision Notes, Current Affairs & others are available in this comprehensive course.
• UPSC Mains Answer Writing for Science and Technology: For practising answer writing of UPSC model questions from Science and Technology.

2.6 Environment for UPSC CSE

• Content Coverage: Detailed notes and summaries based on Shankar IAS, NCERT Biology (Class 12), and NIOS materials, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the subject.
• Tests & Video Summaries: Practice tests and video summaries of Shankar IAS notes to reinforce learning and track progress.
• Current Affairs: Regularly updated current affairs related to the Environment to keep you informed about the latest developments for exam relevance.

2.7 G.K. for UPSC CSE

• Chapter-wise Notes, MCQs, and Tests for all major topics of General Knowledge are available in this course, based on the highly trusted Lucent’s General Knowledge book.
• Static GK Made Simple: Topics such as History, Polity, Geography, Economy, General Science, and Miscellaneous GK are presented in a concise and easy-to-revise format.
• Quick Revision: This course is ideal for factual revision and helps boost memory recall for objective-type questions commonly asked in UPSC CSE, SSC, CDS, and State PSCs.

2.8 UPSC CSAT Preparation for Prelims

• CSAT is a qualifying exam in UPSC Prelims. 
• A candidate needs to score a minimum of 33% or 66 marks.
• The course offers introductory videos, notes, formula sheets, and multiple tests for each topic as per the UPSC CSAT exam pattern. 

2.9 Crash Course for UPSC Aspirants

• Crash Course for UPSC aspirants offers a brief overview of every topic within a single video lecture.
• Quick presentations for every topic & tests for every subject for quick revision are available.

3. Reference Books Summaries & Tests: Nitin Singhania, Spectrum, Laxmikanth, Lucent & More

EduRev Infinity offers a complete and comprehensive course of Famous Books for UPSC Exam, which is entirely based on the most recommended books for each subject, and that will help to strengthen your concepts of the Civil Services Examination. 

The features of the course are: 

• Summaries & tests are provided for each chapter of the following books: 
  - Nitin Singhania for Art & Culture, 
  - Spectrum for Modern History, 
  - Satish Chandra for Medieval History, 
  - Lucent for GK
  - Laxmikanth for Indian Polity, 
  - GC Leong for Geography, 
  - Shankar IAS for Environment, 
  - Bipin Chandra for Modern History
  - Upinder Singh for Ancient and Early Medieval History
  - Ramesh Singh for Economics & Summaries for NCERTs.
  - Tamil Nadu Board Books for Medieval and Ancient History
• All topic-wise/chapter-wise tests have been prepared as per the question pattern of the UPSC exam and cover the concepts discussed in the books.
• Chapter-wise/ Topic-wise summaries are compiled by EduRev Experts and are provided for quick revision after the candidate has studied through the book.
  

4. Current Affairs & Daily News Analysis 

EduRev Infinity provides a complete and structured approach to mastering Current Affairs and Daily News Analysis, essential for both UPSC Prelims and Mains. These courses are designed to help aspirants stay updated with year-round developments, while also building analytical insights for answer writing.

Below is the list of key courses and features included to effectively cover the Current Affairs segment:

4.1 Current Affairs & Hindu Analysis: Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly

• Daily Editorial Analysis of The Hindu with insights on what to read from The Hindu newspaper and why it's important.
• The Daily Current Affairs documents consist detailed PDFs, each covering important events of the day with comprehensive notes designed for UPSC preparation and timely revision.
• Daily Current Affairs MCQs for regular practice and retention.
• Weekly Current Affairs summaries, supported by detailed documents and practice tests.
• Monthly Current Affairs, organised topic-wise, along with MCQ tests for deeper revision.
• Yearly Current Affairs compilation for quick and complete revision of the entire year’s important events

4.2 Monthly Yojana Magazine and Kurukshetra Magazine

• Yojana and Kurukshetra are among the most recommended magazines for UPSC preparation, especially for topics related to governance, rural development, and social justice.
• This course provides monthly editions of both magazines to help aspirants enrich their answers in GS papers, Essays, and Interviews with government-backed perspectives and data.

4.3 Economic Survey & Government Reports

• The Economic Survey, released by the Government of India, is a crucial document that reviews the nation's economic performance and outlines future strategies.
• EduRev Infinity includes the latest Economic Survey to help aspirants understand key policy decisions, schemes, and economic trends relevant for both Prelims and Mains.

4.4 PIB (Press Information Bureau) Summary 

• PIB articles provide authentic information on government policies, initiatives, and achievements, making them an essential source for UPSC preparation.
• The course includes month-wise PIB summaries to help aspirants stay informed about official developments, which is highly beneficial for both UPSC Prelims and Mains.

4.5 Gist of Rajya Sabha TV / RSTV (now Sansad TV) 

• Sansad TV (formerly RSTV) broadcasts parliamentary proceedings and expert panel discussions on national and international issues.
• This course offers the Gist of RSTV/Sansad TV episodes, providing well-structured summaries of debates and discussions — a great value addition for developing analytical perspectives and enhancing Mains answer writing.

5. Compilation of Previous Year Papers, PYQs & Mock Test Series 

EduRev Infinity Package for UPSC provides you with a compilation of past year papers and previous year questions that will help you in understanding the paper pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. They will be of great help for practice too.

The Mock Test Series courses in EduRev Infinity provide you a lot of mock tests that you can solve and attempt at any time. The mock test courses cover not only UPSC but also other exams as well which are on the same pattern as UPSC. 

5.1 UPSC Previous Year Question Papers

• The course includes past year question papers for Prelims, Mains & Optional subjects in the form of both docs and tests.
• Detailed and well-elaborated solutions to the past year’s papers and tests are provided for a complete learning experience.

5.2 UPSC Topic Wise Previous Year Questions 

• This course offers Topic-wise questions from the UPSC exam in the last 10 years for extensive practice after each topic or subject.
• Covers questions for History, Geography, Polity & Governance, Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, CSAT & Current Affairs.

5.3 UPSC CSE Prelims Mock Test Series

• Subject-Wise Mock Tests:
  21 tests for each of the 6 subjects: History, Geography, Polity, Environment, Economy, and Science & Technology.

• Full-Length Mock Tests for Paper 1 (GS):
  10 full-length mock tests for UPSC Prelims Paper 1 (General Studies).

• Full-Length Mock Tests for Paper 2 (CSAT):
  10 full-length mock tests for UPSC Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT).

5.4 State PCS Exams: Other Mock Test Series Based on the UPSC Pattern

EduRev also offers mock test series for various State Public Service Commission (PCS) exams that follow a similar pattern to UPSC. These test series are designed to help aspirants prepare effectively for their respective state-level competitive exams.

•  UPPSC Mock Test Series: Mock test series for Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
•  WBPSC Mock Test Series: Mock test series for West Bengal Public Service Commission
•  BPSC Prelims Mock Test Series & Past Year Papers: Mock test series for Bihar Public Service Commission.
•  RPSC RAS Mock Test Series: Mock test series for the Rajasthan Public Service Commission
• APPSC Mock Test Series: Mock Test Series for Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exams.

6. How to Study for UPSC CSE.

Preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam requires smart planning, clarity of syllabus, and subject-wise strategies. This course provides comprehensive guidance, study plans, syllabus breakdowns, and tips from toppers to help aspirants begin and structure their preparation effectively.

6.1 Syllabus & Strategy Guides

Understand the scope and structure of the exam with these essential resources:

• UPSC CSE Prelims & Mains Syllabus
• UPSC Bible: 15 Steps to Clear UPSC by Toppers
• UPSC Answer Writing: The 7-5-3 Rule
• 10 Steps to Crack UPSC with EduRev
• How Should a Beginner Start UPSC Preparation?

6.2 Study Plans 

These plans help aspirants stay on track, cover the vast syllabus systematically, and avoid last-minute cramming. Designed to match the actual UPSC timeline, they serve as mini roadmaps for each subject.

• 90-Day Plans: History, Geography, Polity, Economics
• 45-Day Plans: Environment, Science & Tech
• UPSC 1-Year Study Plan: Full syllabus coverage, month-by-month

6.3 Subject-Wise Strategy and Preparation Resources

These resources provide targeted approaches and strategies for each major subject in the UPSC syllabus, covering both Prelims and Mains.Get subject-specific guidance to tackle both Prelims and Mains effectively:

• History: Syllabus & Strategy | How to Study with EduRev App
• Geography: Preparation Strategy | Maps & Mapping Guide
• Polity: Syllabus & Laxmikanth Strategy | App-based Learning
• Economics: How to Study Economics & Ramesh Singh | EduRev App Guide
• Environment, Science & Tech, Current Affairs: How to Study Each Using the EduRev App

6.4 NCERT Preparation Guidance

NCERTs are the foundation for building conceptual clarity. These documents guide you on how to effectively use NCERTs without getting overwhelmed.

• 4 Ways to Use NCERTs to Crack UPSC
• How to Study NCERTs for UPSC Preparation with the EduRev App

7. Courses: UPSC Mains Preparation

7.1 UPSC Mains Essay Preparation

• Includes 100+ sample essays to help you understand structure, tone, and content.
• Features detailed solutions and discussions of essays from previous years’ UPSC papers.
• Ideal for Essay Paper preparation in UPSC Mains and State PCS exams.

7.2 UPSC Mains Answer Writing: Daily Practice 

Answer writing is one of the most crucial components of UPSC Mains preparation. Unlike the Prelims, which are objective in nature, the Mains exam tests your ability to express ideas clearly, logically, and within a time-bound structure.

This course offers daily answer-writing practice through model questions aligned with the syllabus of all four General Studies papers — GS1, GS2, GS3, and GS4. The questions are designed to reflect the latest UPSC trends, ensuring that you're preparing in the most exam-relevant way.

You’ll get the opportunity to:

• Write structured answers and practice time management.
• Compare your responses with expert-written sample answers, helping you refine your approach and understand the demand of the question.
• Learn how to introduce, structure, and conclude answers effectively to maximise your score.

7.3 Subject-Specific UPSC Mains Courses

The following dedicated subject-wise courses are highly relevant for Mains-only or Mains-intensive portions:

• UPSC Mains: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
  Covers both theory and case studies to help develop ethical decision-making skills.
• UPSC Mains: World History & Post-Independence History
  Focuses on history topics exclusive to Mains GS Paper 1.
• UPSC Mains: International Relations & Social Issues
  Includes key topics like IR, Government Schemes, Social Justice, and Disaster Management.
  Also features monthly current affairs updates related to IR, Art & Culture, Environment, Geography, and Science & Technology for value-added content in GS Papers.

8. Preparation for UPSC Optional Subjects - Partner Courses

The UPSC Mains Exam forms the second stage of the IAS selection process and includes a key component — the Optional Subject, which often acts as a score booster and can significantly influence your final rank.

To help aspirants master their chosen optional subjects, EduRev has partnered with subject experts to offer high-quality, comprehensive courses. These partner courses include detailed notes, video lectures, and previous year questions across a wide range of UPSC Mains optional subjects.

Note: These partner courses are offered separately and are not included in the EduRev Infinity Package.

The following UPSC Mains Optional Subjects are covered under these partner offerings:

• Geography Optional
• Sociology Optional
• Anthropology Optional
• PSIR (Political Science & International Relations) Optional
• Public Administration Optional
• Agriculture Optional
• Zoology Optional
• History Optional
• Psychology Optional
• Economics Optional
• Geology Optional
• Botany Optional
• Law Optional
• Philosophy Optional
• Mathematics Optional
• Medical Science Optional
• Commerce & Accountancy Optional
• Management Optional
• Chemistry Optional
• Physics Optional
• Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Optional
• Civil Engineering Optional
• Mechanical Engineering Optional
• Electrical Engineering Optional
• Statistics Optional

9. UPSC Interviews, Tips by Toppers & Topper's Answer Sheets 

The UPSC Interview is the final step in realising your IAS dream, where a 30-minute interaction can make a significant impact on your final score. EduRev Infinity provides a comprehensive set of courses designed to help you prepare for this crucial stage and excel in the interview.

9.1 UPSC Mock Interview (conducted with Toppers)

This course features mock interviews conducted with top UPSC candidates, including well-known toppers such as:

• Akshat Jain (Rank 2)
• Junaid Ahmad (Rank 3)
• Shreyans Kumat (Rank 4)
• Srushti Jayant Deshmukh (Rank 5)
• Shubhangi Srivastava (Rank 88)
• Shubhank Mishra (Rank 85)
• Divya Shakti (Rank 79)
• Aashima Goyal (Rank 65)
• Dheeraj Kumar Singh (Rank 64)
• Geetanjali Sharma (Rank 32)

These mock interviews offer valuable insights into how toppers handle questions, present their ideas, and display confidence, allowing you to refine your own interview skills.

9.2 UPSC Mock Interview

9.3 UPSC Preparation Strategy and Tips by Toppers

Learn from detailed interviews with toppers, where they discuss their preparation strategies, study methods, time management tips, and motivational advice to help you navigate your own UPSC journey.

9.4 Toppers Answer Sheets: UPSC Mains 

This course provides answer sheets from top IAS toppers such as Shubham Kumar, Praveen Kumar, Ishita Kishore and others. These answer sheets illustrate how toppers approach writing their responses, structure their answers, and present knowledge effectively. Studying these sheets will help you enhance your own answer-writing skills and perform better in the UPSC Mains exam.

With these resources, EduRev Infinity ensures you’re fully prepared for both the UPSC Interview and Mains exams, offering expert insights, practice, and guidance at every step of your preparation.

10. UPSC Courses in Hindi

The UPSC Courses in Hindi are designed for Hindi medium aspirants, offering content in their preferred language to enhance understanding and exam preparation. These courses cover subjects like General Science, Indian Polity, Geography, History, and more, all in Hindi. With additional resources like revision notes, previous year question papers, and mock tests in Hindi, students can prepare comprehensively and confidently for the UPSC CSE.

Happy Learning with EduRev Infinity!