Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Current Affairs for UPSC

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7

India warns China that border peace is paramount for bilateral ties, firmly rejecting renaming of 27 Arunachal Pradesh places.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

12 Aug, 2026

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7

India warns China that border peace is paramount for bilateral ties, firmly rejecting renaming of 27 Arunachal Pradesh places.

12 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Iran: Strait to Remain Closed Until US Meets Our Demands, Pg2

Iran threatens to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, demanding US change behavior, unfreeze assets, and end regional conflicts, impacting global oil prices.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Aug, 2026

Iran: Strait to Remain Closed Until US Meets Our Demands, Pg2

Iran threatens to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, demanding US change behavior, unfreeze assets, and end regional conflicts, impacting global oil prices.

12 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

RBI, BRICS in talks to link payment systems, CBDCs: Governor, Pg15

RBI Governor reveals talks with BRICS to link payment systems and CBDCs, boosting Rupee internationalization for faster, cheaper cross-border trade.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

12 Aug, 2026

RBI, BRICS in talks to link payment systems, CBDCs: Governor, Pg15

RBI Governor reveals talks with BRICS to link payment systems and CBDCs, boosting Rupee internationalization for faster, cheaper cross-border trade.

12 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Behind Mecca story, Arab weakness and rise of three powers, Pg12

Mecca Accord highlights Arab weakness and rise of non-Arab powers like Turkey, Iran, Israel, urging India to expand military engagement in the Middle East.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

12 Aug, 2026

Behind Mecca story, Arab weakness and rise of three powers, Pg12

Mecca Accord highlights Arab weakness and rise of non-Arab powers like Turkey, Iran, Israel, urging India to expand military engagement in the Middle East.

12 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Space Technology

Deepening ties, NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, Pg3

NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base program, strengthening US-India space cooperation under the Artemis Accords for future lunar settlement.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Space Technology

12 Aug, 2026

Deepening ties, NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, Pg3

NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base program, strengthening US-India space cooperation under the Artemis Accords for future lunar settlement.

12 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

No path to peace, Pg6

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel's continued actions in Gaza, international legal challenges, and US policy failures highlight the elusive path to peace.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

12 Aug, 2026

No path to peace, Pg6

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel's continued actions in Gaza, international legal challenges, and US policy failures highlight the elusive path to peace.

12 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The Mecca Pact and the Rise of Strategic Hedging, Pg6

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Pact, forming a new mutual defense alliance, signaling a shift towards regional strategic autonomy and hedging against external dependence.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

12 Aug, 2026

The Mecca Pact and the Rise of Strategic Hedging, Pg6

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Pact, forming a new mutual defense alliance, signaling a shift towards regional strategic autonomy and hedging against external dependence.

12 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Mecca Agreement: What India Must Watch Out For, Pg13

Mecca Agreement forms new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense axis, backed by China, posing significant strategic challenges and concerns for India's foreign policy.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

11 Aug, 2026

Mecca Agreement: What India Must Watch Out For, Pg13

Mecca Agreement forms new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense axis, backed by China, posing significant strategic challenges and concerns for India's foreign policy.

11 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1

India's envoy and R&AW chief engage Bangladesh on Sheikh Hasina's extradition and security, while Nepal's PM meets Indian ambassador to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

11 Aug, 2026

Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1

India's envoy and R&AW chief engage Bangladesh on Sheikh Hasina's extradition and security, while Nepal's PM meets Indian ambassador to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

11 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

A triangular hedge in the West Asia tinderbox, Pg10

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign a new collective defence pact, reshaping West Asian geopolitics amidst regional rivalries and US unpredictability.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

11 Aug, 2026

A triangular hedge in the West Asia tinderbox, Pg10

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign a new collective defence pact, reshaping West Asian geopolitics amidst regional rivalries and US unpredictability.

11 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Bangladesh Urges India to Expedite Hasina’s Extradition, Pg12

Bangladesh urges India to expedite former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition amidst diplomatic tensions following her critical virtual press conference from India.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

11 Aug, 2026

Bangladesh Urges India to Expedite Hasina’s Extradition, Pg12

Bangladesh urges India to expedite former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition amidst diplomatic tensions following her critical virtual press conference from India.

11 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Do not write the obituary of international law yet, Pg6

Despite global conflicts and institutional failures, international law remains indispensable for governing state conduct and fostering cooperation, shaping a rules-based world order.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

11 Aug, 2026

Do not write the obituary of international law yet, Pg6

Despite global conflicts and institutional failures, international law remains indispensable for governing state conduct and fostering cooperation, shaping a rules-based world order.

11 Aug, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Houthis Attack Key Saudi Refinery After Kingdom Signs Defence Pact, Pg14

Houthis attack Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery with drones, escalating regional tensions after Saudi Arabia signs a defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

10 Aug, 2026

Houthis Attack Key Saudi Refinery After Kingdom Signs Defence Pact, Pg14

Houthis attack Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery with drones, escalating regional tensions after Saudi Arabia signs a defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan.

10 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Iran: No talks while US breaches interim deal; 'low keying' it: Trump, Pg3

Iran refuses talks with US over interim deal breaches, while Trump 'low keys' economic pressure amidst escalating regional tensions and Strait of Hormuz disputes.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

10 Aug, 2026

Iran: No talks while US breaches interim deal; 'low keying' it: Trump, Pg3

Iran refuses talks with US over interim deal breaches, while Trump 'low keys' economic pressure amidst escalating regional tensions and Strait of Hormuz disputes.

10 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

A New Security Triangle Emerges With the Makkah Pact, Pg6

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan forge Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, creating a new security triangle with significant regional and Indian geopolitical implications.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

10 Aug, 2026

A New Security Triangle Emerges With the Makkah Pact, Pg6

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan forge Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, creating a new security triangle with significant regional and Indian geopolitical implications.

10 Aug, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Competition Commission of India (CCI) hosts BRICS Heads of Competition Authorities 2026 meeting

India's CCI hosted BRICS competition authorities in Udaipur, fostering cooperation on fair competition, digital markets, and sustainable renewable energy sector development.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

10 Aug, 2026

Competition Commission of India (CCI) hosts BRICS Heads of Competition Authorities 2026 meeting

India's CCI hosted BRICS competition authorities in Udaipur, fostering cooperation on fair competition, digital markets, and sustainable renewable energy sector development.

10 Aug, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Yemen On Brink Of Civil War As Regional Tensions Mount, Pg12

Yemen's fragile truce collapses as Houthi rebels intensify attacks, pushing the nation towards full-scale civil war amidst mounting regional geopolitical tensions.

Vulnerable Sections Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

9 Aug, 2026

Yemen On Brink Of Civil War As Regional Tensions Mount, Pg12

Yemen's fragile truce collapses as Houthi rebels intensify attacks, pushing the nation towards full-scale civil war amidst mounting regional geopolitical tensions.

9 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trilateral defence pact is similar to NATO’s Article 5, Turkish Minister, Pg16

Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia form a trilateral defense pact, with its collective security clause mirroring NATO's Article 5, establishing a new secretariat.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

9 Aug, 2026

Trilateral defence pact is similar to NATO’s Article 5, Turkish Minister, Pg16

Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia form a trilateral defense pact, with its collective security clause mirroring NATO's Article 5, establishing a new secretariat.

9 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Strait Won’t Open Until U.S. ‘Corrects Its Behaviour’, Says Iran As Tanker Hit, Pg16

Iran demands US 'corrects behaviour' to open Strait of Hormuz, as UAE reports Iranian attack on ADNOC tanker, escalating regional tensions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

9 Aug, 2026

Strait Won’t Open Until U.S. ‘Corrects Its Behaviour’, Says Iran As Tanker Hit, Pg16

Iran demands US 'corrects behaviour' to open Strait of Hormuz, as UAE reports Iranian attack on ADNOC tanker, escalating regional tensions.

9 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting Concludes In Bhopal; Bhopal Declaration Adopted

BRICS Culture Ministers adopt Bhopal Declaration, strengthening cultural cooperation, safeguarding heritage, and exploring AI tools for restitution and creators' rights.

Art Forms Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

9 Aug, 2026

XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting Concludes In Bhopal; Bhopal Declaration Adopted

BRICS Culture Ministers adopt Bhopal Declaration, strengthening cultural cooperation, safeguarding heritage, and exploring AI tools for restitution and creators' rights.

9 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7

Iran: Strait to Remain Closed Until US Meets Our Demands, Pg2

Iran: Strait to Remain Closed Until US Meets Our Demands, Pg2

RBI, BRICS in talks to link payment systems, CBDCs: Governor, Pg15

RBI, BRICS in talks to link payment systems, CBDCs: Governor, Pg15

Behind Mecca story, Arab weakness and rise of three powers, Pg12

Behind Mecca story, Arab weakness and rise of three powers, Pg12

Deepening ties, NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, Pg3

Deepening ties, NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, Pg3

No path to peace, Pg6

No path to peace, Pg6

The Mecca Pact and the Rise of Strategic Hedging, Pg6

The Mecca Pact and the Rise of Strategic Hedging, Pg6

Mecca Agreement: What India Must Watch Out For, Pg13

Mecca Agreement: What India Must Watch Out For, Pg13

Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1

Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1

A triangular hedge in the West Asia tinderbox, Pg10

A triangular hedge in the West Asia tinderbox, Pg10

Bangladesh Urges India to Expedite Hasina’s Extradition, Pg12

Bangladesh Urges India to Expedite Hasina’s Extradition, Pg12

Do not write the obituary of international law yet, Pg6

Do not write the obituary of international law yet, Pg6

Houthis Attack Key Saudi Refinery After Kingdom Signs Defence Pact, Pg14

Houthis Attack Key Saudi Refinery After Kingdom Signs Defence Pact, Pg14

Iran: No talks while US breaches interim deal; 'low keying' it: Trump, Pg3

Iran: No talks while US breaches interim deal; 'low keying' it: Trump, Pg3

A New Security Triangle Emerges With the Makkah Pact, Pg6

A New Security Triangle Emerges With the Makkah Pact, Pg6

Competition Commission of India (CCI) hosts BRICS Heads of Competition Authorities 2026 meeting

Competition Commission of India (CCI) hosts BRICS Heads of Competition Authorities 2026 meeting

Yemen On Brink Of Civil War As Regional Tensions Mount, Pg12

Yemen On Brink Of Civil War As Regional Tensions Mount, Pg12

Trilateral defence pact is similar to NATO’s Article 5, Turkish Minister, Pg16

Trilateral defence pact is similar to NATO’s Article 5, Turkish Minister, Pg16

Strait Won’t Open Until U.S. ‘Corrects Its Behaviour’, Says Iran As Tanker Hit, Pg16

Strait Won’t Open Until U.S. ‘Corrects Its Behaviour’, Says Iran As Tanker Hit, Pg16

XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting Concludes In Bhopal; Bhopal Declaration Adopted

XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting Concludes In Bhopal; Bhopal Declaration Adopted

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