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

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

Iran says it is halting ‘retaliatory strikes’ on U.S., Pg1

Iran halts retaliatory strikes on US, but escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions persist with mine claims and joint administration talks with Oman.

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

27 Jul, 2026

Iran says it is halting ‘retaliatory strikes’ on U.S., Pg1

Iran halts retaliatory strikes on US, but escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions persist with mine claims and joint administration talks with Oman.

27 Jul, 2026

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

Govt: 45% of exports to US outside purview of additional 10% tariffs, Pg13

India secures lower 10% US tariffs on 55% of exports by banning forced labor goods, gaining advantage over rivals like China and Vietnam.

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

26 Jul, 2026

Govt: 45% of exports to US outside purview of additional 10% tariffs, Pg13

India secures lower 10% US tariffs on 55% of exports by banning forced labor goods, gaining advantage over rivals like China and Vietnam.

26 Jul, 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

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

US small businesses launch first legal challenge against USTR's Section 301 tariffs, impacting 99.4% of imports and India, citing unconstitutional power delegation.

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

26 Jul, 2026

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

US small businesses launch first legal challenge against USTR's Section 301 tariffs, impacting 99.4% of imports and India, citing unconstitutional power delegation.

26 Jul, 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.

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran 1st time in 2 weeks, Pg12

Houthi militants launch missile attacks on Saudi oil installations in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions as US halts Iran strikes.

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.

26 Jul, 2026

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran 1st time in 2 weeks, Pg12

Houthi militants launch missile attacks on Saudi oil installations in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions as US halts Iran strikes.

26 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

U.S.’s new 10% tariffs will not affect 45% of exports: Centre, Pg1

US imposes 10% tariffs on Indian goods over forced labor; Centre confirms 45% of exports remain exempt, pursuing bilateral trade agreement.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

26 Jul, 2026

U.S.’s new 10% tariffs will not affect 45% of exports: Centre, Pg1

US imposes 10% tariffs on Indian goods over forced labor; Centre confirms 45% of exports remain exempt, pursuing bilateral trade agreement.

26 Jul, 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.

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes, Pg16

Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions and threatening global shipping routes.

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.

26 Jul, 2026

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes, Pg16

Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions and threatening global shipping routes.

26 Jul, 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.

What is the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal about?, Pg14

US-Saudi civil nuclear deal ignites proliferation debate, tied to Abraham Accords, impacting Iran and regional stability.

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.

26 Jul, 2026

What is the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal about?, Pg14

US-Saudi civil nuclear deal ignites proliferation debate, tied to Abraham Accords, impacting Iran and regional stability.

26 Jul, 2026

Art Forms Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh secures UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th property, boosting cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation.

Art Forms Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh secures UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th property, boosting cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation.

26 Jul, 2026

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

Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%

US imposes 10% Section 301 tariffs on 55% of Indian exports over forced labor concerns, impacting key sectors.

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

26 Jul, 2026

Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%

US imposes 10% Section 301 tariffs on 55% of Indian exports over forced labor concerns, impacting key sectors.

26 Jul, 2026

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

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities over Russia sanctions, Pg2

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities, including Tatra Trucks, for dual-use items, retaliating against EU sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine.

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

25 Jul, 2026

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities over Russia sanctions, Pg2

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities, including Tatra Trucks, for dual-use items, retaliating against EU sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine.

25 Jul, 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.

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

Renewed West Asia conflict erases Russian oil discounts for Indian refiners, forcing a shift to energy security over price considerations.

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.

25 Jul, 2026

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

Renewed West Asia conflict erases Russian oil discounts for Indian refiners, forcing a shift to energy security over price considerations.

25 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India settled nearly $15 billion in imports, mainly Russian oil, using rupees in March-May, significantly easing foreign currency outflow and exchange rate pressure amidst global volatility.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

25 Jul, 2026

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India settled nearly $15 billion in imports, mainly Russian oil, using rupees in March-May, significantly easing foreign currency outflow and exchange rate pressure amidst global volatility.

25 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

US slaps 10% tariffs on India; textile exporters fear competitor TRQs will divert crucial input sourcing, impacting India's export competitiveness.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

25 Jul, 2026

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

US slaps 10% tariffs on India; textile exporters fear competitor TRQs will divert crucial input sourcing, impacting India's export competitiveness.

25 Jul, 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.

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

US-Saudi civil nuclear pact ignites Middle East geopolitical shift, raising proliferation fears and linking to Israel recognition for regional stability.

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.

25 Jul, 2026

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

US-Saudi civil nuclear pact ignites Middle East geopolitical shift, raising proliferation fears and linking to Israel recognition for regional stability.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India attracts 10% US tariff, lower rate after policy shift, Pg3

US imposes 10% tariffs on India under Section 301 over forced labor, impacting trade dynamics and global supply chains amidst policy shifts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

25 Jul, 2026

India attracts 10% US tariff, lower rate after policy shift, Pg3

US imposes 10% tariffs on India under Section 301 over forced labor, impacting trade dynamics and global supply chains amidst policy shifts.

25 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Disaster and Disaster Management

India brushes off Pakistan’s allegations of flood situation, Pg12

MEA slams Pakistan's 'baseless' flood allegations, confirms sharing Chenab river high-flood data 23 times on humanitarian grounds.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jul, 2026

India brushes off Pakistan’s allegations of flood situation, Pg12

MEA slams Pakistan's 'baseless' flood allegations, confirms sharing Chenab river high-flood data 23 times on humanitarian grounds.

25 Jul, 2026

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

U.S. hits Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea, Pg14

U.S. launches missile strikes across Iran, reaching Caspian coast, after Trump vows 'major military punishment' over Red Sea shipping threats.

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

25 Jul, 2026

U.S. hits Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea, Pg14

U.S. launches missile strikes across Iran, reaching Caspian coast, after Trump vows 'major military punishment' over Red Sea shipping threats.

25 Jul, 2026

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

U.S. announces permanent tariffs; India rate still 10%, Pg1

U.S. imposes permanent 10% tariffs on India and 59 nations over forced labor probe.

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

25 Jul, 2026

U.S. announces permanent tariffs; India rate still 10%, Pg1

U.S. imposes permanent 10% tariffs on India and 59 nations over forced labor probe.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

India’s foreign policy must look seaward, Pg6

India's foreign policy must urgently protect 3.2 lakh seafarers facing abandonment and conflict risks, demanding robust consular protocols and international cooperation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

25 Jul, 2026

India’s foreign policy must look seaward, Pg6

India's foreign policy must urgently protect 3.2 lakh seafarers facing abandonment and conflict risks, demanding robust consular protocols and international cooperation.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR

India's textile exports grew 1.8% to ₹3.25 lakh crore in 2025-26, driven by PM MITRA, PLI, and 16 FTAs, boosting global competitiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

25 Jul, 2026

TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR

India's textile exports grew 1.8% to ₹3.25 lakh crore in 2025-26, driven by PM MITRA, PLI, and 16 FTAs, boosting global competitiveness.

25 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Iran says it is halting ‘retaliatory strikes’ on U.S., Pg1

Iran says it is halting ‘retaliatory strikes’ on U.S., Pg1

Govt: 45% of exports to US outside purview of additional 10% tariffs, Pg13

Govt: 45% of exports to US outside purview of additional 10% tariffs, Pg13

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran 1st time in 2 weeks, Pg12

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran 1st time in 2 weeks, Pg12

U.S.’s new 10% tariffs will not affect 45% of exports: Centre, Pg1

U.S.’s new 10% tariffs will not affect 45% of exports: Centre, Pg1

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes, Pg16

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes, Pg16

What is the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal about?, Pg14

What is the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal about?, Pg14

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%

Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities over Russia sanctions, Pg2

China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities over Russia sanctions, Pg2

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

India attracts 10% US tariff, lower rate after policy shift, Pg3

India attracts 10% US tariff, lower rate after policy shift, Pg3

India brushes off Pakistan’s allegations of flood situation, Pg12

India brushes off Pakistan’s allegations of flood situation, Pg12

U.S. hits Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea, Pg14

U.S. hits Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea, Pg14

U.S. announces permanent tariffs; India rate still 10%, Pg1

U.S. announces permanent tariffs; India rate still 10%, Pg1

India’s foreign policy must look seaward, Pg6

India’s foreign policy must look seaward, Pg6

TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR

TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR

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