Everything Is Political | Careers, AI, Public Policy & India's Global Rise

Is Political Science really just about preparing for UPSC? Or is it one of the most relevant disciplines in today's AI-driven, globally connected world? In this episode of Everything Is Political, we sit down with Mr. Upmanyu Basu and Dr. Anima Puri, Assistant Professors of Political Science at Manav Rachna, to unpack the biggest questions students have about careers, public policy, governance, geopolitics, and India's evolving role on the global stage. From the impact of Artificial Intelligence on policymaking to the realities of UPSC preparation, data hallucination in social sciences, and India's foreign policy, this conversation explores why understanding politics is no longer optional—it's essential. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:27 – Is Political Science a lucrative career? 03:37 – What is Public Policy? 05:31 – How are Public Policy and AI integrating? 09:22 – Is data hallucination a problem in Social Sciences? 13:08 – Why is studying Political Science important for everyone? 14:54 – Is knowing current affairs the same as understanding them? 17:16 – How are Political Science and UPSC connected? 20:24 – How is Manav Rachna helping UPSC aspirants? 21:50 – Rapid Fire: Agree, Disagree, Explain 29:47 – How does foreign policy affect our everyday lives? 32:43 – How is India strengthening its leadership in Southeast Asia? 34:40 – How is the West Asia crisis affecting India? 36:18 – What is India's new soft power? 36:55 – What is becoming more important in world politics? If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe for more insightful discussions with experts from Manav Rachna. 📌 Learn more about Political Science at Manav Rachna: https://apply.manavrachna.edu.in/mriirs #EverythingIsPolitical #PoliticalScience #PublicPolicy #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #UPSC #AI #Governance #ForeignPolicy #India #ManavRachna