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

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

Trade talks with EU reduced ‘outstanding issues’, says Goyal, Pg12

India and EU make headway in FTA talks, narrowing gaps on tariffs and regulatory issues after intense discussions in Brussels.

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

29 Oct, 2025

Trade talks with EU reduced ‘outstanding issues’, says Goyal, Pg12

India and EU make headway in FTA talks, narrowing gaps on tariffs and regulatory issues after intense discussions in Brussels.

29 Oct, 2025

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

Missed opportunity, Pg6

Modi's absence from ASEAN summit raises concerns amid geopolitical tensions, overshadowing India's commitment to regional cooperation and maritime security.

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

29 Oct, 2025

Missed opportunity, Pg6

Modi's absence from ASEAN summit raises concerns amid geopolitical tensions, overshadowing India's commitment to regional cooperation and maritime security.

29 Oct, 2025

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

India-European Union talks gather pace; EU trade negotiators to visit on Nov 3

India-EU FTA talks gain momentum as trade negotiators meet November 3, aiming to resolve tariff differences by 2025.

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

29 Oct, 2025

India-European Union talks gather pace; EU trade negotiators to visit on Nov 3

India-EU FTA talks gain momentum as trade negotiators meet November 3, aiming to resolve tariff differences by 2025.

29 Oct, 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

THE ASIAN PACTS, Pg10.

Trump administration seeks to stabilize economic ties with Southeast Asia amidst trade disputes and China's growing influence in the region.

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

29 Oct, 2025

THE ASIAN PACTS, Pg10.

Trump administration seeks to stabilize economic ties with Southeast Asia amidst trade disputes and China's growing influence in the region.

29 Oct, 2025

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

EU's top leadership to be chief guests at next year's Republic Day, Pg1.

India invites EU leadership as Republic Day chief guests, signaling stronger ties amid FTA negotiations and shifting global dynamics.

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

29 Oct, 2025

EU's top leadership to be chief guests at next year's Republic Day, Pg1.

India invites EU leadership as Republic Day chief guests, signaling stronger ties amid FTA negotiations and shifting global dynamics.

29 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts, Pg15.

Trump and Takaichi solidify US-Japan ties with rare earth minerals deal, reaffirming commitment to existing trade agreements amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

29 Oct, 2025

Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts, Pg15.

Trump and Takaichi solidify US-Japan ties with rare earth minerals deal, reaffirming commitment to existing trade agreements amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.

29 Oct, 2025

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

Japanese PM Takaichi faces her first big diplomatic test with Trump talks, Pg14

Japanese PM Takaichi and Trump to discuss trade, security, Indo-Pacific cooperation; Quad summit clarity awaited amid diplomatic test.

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

28 Oct, 2025

Japanese PM Takaichi faces her first big diplomatic test with Trump talks, Pg14

Japanese PM Takaichi and Trump to discuss trade, security, Indo-Pacific cooperation; Quad summit clarity awaited amid diplomatic test.

28 Oct, 2025

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

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

EU-India explore linking carbon markets, aiming to reduce double penalties for Indian exporters under EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

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

28 Oct, 2025

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

EU-India explore linking carbon markets, aiming to reduce double penalties for Indian exporters under EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

28 Oct, 2025

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.

Energy trade principles are applied selectively: Jaishankar swipe at US, Pg1.

Jaishankar criticizes US energy trade policies, citing selective application of principles and market distortions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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.

28 Oct, 2025

Energy trade principles are applied selectively: Jaishankar swipe at US, Pg1.

Jaishankar criticizes US energy trade policies, citing selective application of principles and market distortions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

28 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Asia's Youngest Nation Joins ASEAN: Snapshots of East Timor, Pg14.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officially welcomed East Timor (Timor-Leste) as its 11th member at the recent summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — marking a major step for the young nation’s regional integration and economic aspirations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

27 Oct, 2025

Asia's Youngest Nation Joins ASEAN: Snapshots of East Timor, Pg14.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officially welcomed East Timor (Timor-Leste) as its 11th member at the recent summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — marking a major step for the young nation’s regional integration and economic aspirations.

27 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Amidst certainties, our ties are a foundation for stability and development: PM to ASEAN, Pg1.

The article covers the ASEAN Summit 2025, where leaders reaffirmed their partnership amid global uncertainties, emphasizing cooperation in security, economy, and regional stability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

27 Oct, 2025

Amidst certainties, our ties are a foundation for stability and development: PM to ASEAN, Pg1.

The article covers the ASEAN Summit 2025, where leaders reaffirmed their partnership amid global uncertainties, emphasizing cooperation in security, economy, and regional stability.

27 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

Japan seeks Indian workers but people-to-people ties lag, Pg12

Japan's "Action Plan" seeks 5 lakh workforce exchanges with India amid demographic shifts and global immigration policy changes.

Population and Associated Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

27 Oct, 2025

Japan seeks Indian workers but people-to-people ties lag, Pg12

Japan's "Action Plan" seeks 5 lakh workforce exchanges with India amid demographic shifts and global immigration policy changes.

27 Oct, 2025

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

India-ASEAN ties making steady progress, says PM, Pg1

PM Modi highlights strong India-ASEAN ties, announces maritime security cooperation in 2026, and pushes for AITIGA finalization.

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

27 Oct, 2025

India-ASEAN ties making steady progress, says PM, Pg1

PM Modi highlights strong India-ASEAN ties, announces maritime security cooperation in 2026, and pushes for AITIGA finalization.

27 Oct, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Money Laundering and its Prevention

Most people extradited to India are economic offenders: data, Pg7

India intensifies extradition efforts; 35% of those extradited are economic offenders, with UAE and U.S. leading extraditions.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Money Laundering and its Prevention

27 Oct, 2025

Most people extradited to India are economic offenders: data, Pg7

India intensifies extradition efforts; 35% of those extradited are economic offenders, with UAE and U.S. leading extraditions.

27 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-EU trade talks intensify; Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels, Pg1

India-EU FTA negotiations gain momentum as Piyush Goyal visits Brussels to boost trade relations and address key discussion points.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

27 Oct, 2025

India-EU trade talks intensify; Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels, Pg1

India-EU FTA negotiations gain momentum as Piyush Goyal visits Brussels to boost trade relations and address key discussion points.

27 Oct, 2025

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

ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete, warns Malaysia, Pg 14.

At the ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan warned that ASEAN’s long-held neutral stance is increasingly under strain due to intensifying geopolitical competition among major powers — notably the U.S. and China — in the Indo-Pacific region.

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

26 Oct, 2025

ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete, warns Malaysia, Pg 14.

At the ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan warned that ASEAN’s long-held neutral stance is increasingly under strain due to intensifying geopolitical competition among major powers — notably the U.S. and China — in the Indo-Pacific region.

26 Oct, 2025

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