Syllabus as jotted down UPSC in its notification-History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. 

Understanding of the Syllabus as prescribed by the UPSC is the first stage of starting a new discipline. Here, we start with "Underanding the Syllabus of Modern History" then with analysing the questions asked in the previous years. Renaissance was the beginning of "New Ideas", which forms the genesis of "New World Political Order in Europe". Growth of colonialism, French Revolution, Concept of Liberty, Equality and War for Independence in France or America all are related with the emergnce of new ideas. This chapter sets the stage for future interesting course of action.