Academic Session: – 2024-2025
Date: 5-7th August 2024
Venue: Academic Block, School of Liberal Arts
About the School of Liberal Arts
School of Liberal Arts: Year 2011 marked the beginning of, the School of Liberal Arts at Noida International University. Liberal Arts explore various aspects of human society. It works for the creation and proliferation of, philosophy of life skills, critical thinking, imagination, creativity, aesthetics and pragmatic analysis of life. It helps the students in exploring and viewing the world with a different perspective and prepare them to become better individuals and professionals. School aims at providing novel experiences to students through activities like – Seminars, Workshops, Guest lectures, Media sessions, Expert talks etc.
An Orientation Programme
A warm welcome back to all the students!
Our orientation program is designed to re-energize your academic journey. Expect insightful sessions on curriculum updates, new faculty, and exciting co-curricular activities. It’s a perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends, explore new horizons, and gear up for another fulfilling year. This three-day program will explore the different dimensions of activities organized by the school and its clubs/committees. Let’s make this year even better than the last!
Geography
Introduction:
Geography, being an optional subject in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, explores the complex interplay between the physical environment of the Earth and human societies. It provides a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective, borrowing from natural and social sciences to comprehend the spatial pattern of phenomena and the processes that create our world. The syllabus covers a broad range of subjects, including geomorphology, climatology, and oceanography, human geography, economic activities, and regional development. This broadens the scope so that candidates are able to understand the earth as a whole and its varied population. Opting for geography as an optional subject can prove useful because of the large overlap of the subject matter with the General Studies papers, especially on environment, ecology, disaster management, and Indian geography. This correlation can facilitate preparation and improve comprehension between various sections of the test. Furthermore, geography’s focus on analytical and scientific thinking, in addition to the ability to employ diagrams, maps, and case studies, can render it as a scoring possibility for examinees with varied study backgrounds. The relevance of the subject matter to present-day problems such as climate change, urbanization, and resource utilization further contributes to its attractiveness among prospective civil servants.
Aims/Objectives:
The aim of the Civil Services Lecture series was to make students:
- Providing guidance and mentorship to prepare for UPSC effectively.
- Understanding the usefulness of Geography in civil services preparation.
- Exploring how Geography as an optional paper can help in GS and essay paper.
- Motivate students to consider geography as an interdisciplinary and scoring optional subject.
- Building a supportive environment through peer interaction, discussions, and expert talks to foster a focused and driven approach towards achieving their goals in the civil services.
- Equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively prepare for the competitive examinations.
Content:
On 17th April 2025, the Civil Services Cell, School of Liberal Arts organized a session on “How Geography as an Optional Paper can be beneficial in UPSC”. The lecture was delivered by an expert Dr. Arijit Ghosh, an awarded researcher in the field of Geography. The session was attended by all undergraduate students of school of liberal Arts, as an aspirants interested in civil services.
International Relations
Introduction:
International Relations (IR) as an optional subject is gaining a lot of attention among UPSC aspirants due to its relevance in today’s interconnected global world. The subject focuses on how countries interact, how global institutions function, and how international events impact domestic governance. These themes are deeply tied to the responsibilities of civil servants, especially those involved in policymaking, diplomacy, or international cooperation. During the session, organized by the Civil Services Cell, School of Liberal Arts, got a deep insight into how International Relations helps in understanding current affairs, world politics, and India’s role on the global stage—all of which are important in the UPSC syllabus. One of the main advantages of IR as an optional subject is that a large portion of its content overlaps with GS Paper II and current affairs, making preparation more integrated. The session also helped us realise that students from both humanities and non-humanities backgrounds can take up IR, as it is analytical and doesn’t require rote learning. The lecture not only explained how IR helps in the written exam but also how it enhances one’s personality and understanding for the interview stage.
Aims/Objectives:
The aim of the civil services cell was to make students:
- Understand the importance of International Relations in civil services preparation.
- Explore how IR as an optional paper can help in GS and essay paper.
- Develop a global perspective necessary for future administrators.
- Learn how IR helps in current affairs analysis and interview preparation.
- Motivate students to consider IR as an interdisciplinary and scoring optional subject.
- Create awareness about India’s foreign policy and global standing.
Content:
On 17th April 2025, the Civil Services Cell of the School of Liberal Arts organized a session on “How International Relations as an Optional Subject can be useful in UPSC”. The lecture was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Qaisar Alam, a renowned scholar in the field of International Politics and Global Governance. The session was attended by undergraduate students of Political Science and aspirants interested in civil services.
