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

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Goods exports in November jump 19% (Trade deficit narrows to $24 bn), Pg16

India's November goods exports surge 19% to $38.13 billion, narrowing trade deficit to $24 billion amid weaker rupee.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

16 Dec, 2025

Goods exports in November jump 19% (Trade deficit narrows to $24 bn), Pg16

India's November goods exports surge 19% to $38.13 billion, narrowing trade deficit to $24 billion amid weaker rupee.

16 Dec, 2025

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Zelenskyy relinquishes NATO ambition before peace talks, Pg14

Ukraine signals shift, drops NATO bid for security guarantees from U.S. and allies amid Russia talks.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

15 Dec, 2025

Zelenskyy relinquishes NATO ambition before peace talks, Pg14

Ukraine signals shift, drops NATO bid for security guarantees from U.S. and allies amid Russia talks.

15 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties, Pg6

India and Ethiopia poised to strengthen ties across education, investment, and defence sectors amid evolving geopolitical landscape.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

15 Dec, 2025

The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties, Pg6

India and Ethiopia poised to strengthen ties across education, investment, and defence sectors amid evolving geopolitical landscape.

15 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins today, Pg9

PM Modi's three-nation tour aims to bolster trade with Oman, strengthen ties with Jordan and prepare for India-Africa summit with Ethiopia.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

15 Dec, 2025

PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins today, Pg9

PM Modi's three-nation tour aims to bolster trade with Oman, strengthen ties with Jordan and prepare for India-Africa summit with Ethiopia.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Beyond big sales: Divergences in the US-Saudi defence ties, Pg16

US-Saudi defense ties evolve transactionally amid Saudi's diversification towards China and Pakistan, driven by Vision 2030 and unmet security needs.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Beyond big sales: Divergences in the US-Saudi defence ties, Pg16

US-Saudi defense ties evolve transactionally amid Saudi's diversification towards China and Pakistan, driven by Vision 2030 and unmet security needs.

15 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Govt identifies 300 items to bridge Russia trade gap, Pg15

India identifies 300 products to boost exports to Russia, aiming for $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Dec, 2025

Govt identifies 300 items to bridge Russia trade gap, Pg15

India identifies 300 products to boost exports to Russia, aiming for $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

15 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Why is India pursuing FTAs? It's not just economics, Pg12

India's FTA strategy shifts: Geopolitics outweighs economics as agreements become political safety nets amid global uncertainty and evolving alliances.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Dec, 2025

Why is India pursuing FTAs? It's not just economics, Pg12

India's FTA strategy shifts: Geopolitics outweighs economics as agreements become political safety nets amid global uncertainty and evolving alliances.

15 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘India engaged with Mexico over tariff hike’, Pg13

India-Mexico engage over tariff hike; India seeks mutually beneficial solutions, reserves right to safeguard exporter interests amid FTA negotiations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

14 Dec, 2025

‘India engaged with Mexico over tariff hike’, Pg13

India-Mexico engage over tariff hike; India seeks mutually beneficial solutions, reserves right to safeguard exporter interests amid FTA negotiations.

14 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Cabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13

Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

14 Dec, 2025

Cabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13

Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.

14 Dec, 2025

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

EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets despite Hungary’s protest, Pg14

EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for Ukraine war compensation amid Hungary's legal challenge and Slovakian opposition.

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

13 Dec, 2025

EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets despite Hungary’s protest, Pg14

EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for Ukraine war compensation amid Hungary's legal challenge and Slovakian opposition.

13 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

FTAs for a start, Pg8

India rethinks FTA strategy amidst trade deficits, focusing on balanced agreements with US and EU, and domestic support.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Dec, 2025

FTAs for a start, Pg8

India rethinks FTA strategy amidst trade deficits, focusing on balanced agreements with US and EU, and domestic support.

13 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Dec, 2025

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.

13 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India, Oman FTA gets Cabinet nod; may be signed soon, Pg15

India-Oman FTA receives cabinet approval, poised for signing during PM Modi's upcoming visit, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Dec, 2025

India, Oman FTA gets Cabinet nod; may be signed soon, Pg15

India-Oman FTA receives cabinet approval, poised for signing during PM Modi's upcoming visit, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.

13 Dec, 2025

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

India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain, Pg1

India excluded from US-led Pax Silica coalition amid trade deal challenges and supply chain realignment, raising concerns over AI dominance.

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

13 Dec, 2025

India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain, Pg1

India excluded from US-led Pax Silica coalition amid trade deal challenges and supply chain realignment, raising concerns over AI dominance.

13 Dec, 2025

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

Follow America First strategy, visiting USTR officials told US tech companies, Pg1

USTR urges US tech firms to prioritize domestic investments, echoing 'America First' amid ongoing trade negotiations with India.

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

13 Dec, 2025

Follow America First strategy, visiting USTR officials told US tech companies, Pg1

USTR urges US tech firms to prioritize domestic investments, echoing 'America First' amid ongoing trade negotiations with India.

13 Dec, 2025

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Europe’s dilemma: how to finance Ukraine, Pg16

EU grapples with financing Ukraine amidst debt concerns, explores using frozen Russian assets despite internal and US opposition.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

12 Dec, 2025

Europe’s dilemma: how to finance Ukraine, Pg16

EU grapples with financing Ukraine amidst debt concerns, explores using frozen Russian assets despite internal and US opposition.

12 Dec, 2025

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

Notional security, Pg8

U.S. National Security Strategy prioritizes economic security, criticizes European allies, and raises concerns about NATO's strength and global stability.

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

12 Dec, 2025

Notional security, Pg8

U.S. National Security Strategy prioritizes economic security, criticizes European allies, and raises concerns about NATO's strength and global stability.

12 Dec, 2025

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