International Relations 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 Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Palestine backs India's bid for non-permanent Security Council seat, Pg7

Palestine backs India's UN Security Council non-permanent seat bid, as India finalizes aid for West Bank hospital and Gaza amputees amidst high-level visit.

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

20 Aug, 2026

Palestine backs India's bid for non-permanent Security Council seat, Pg7

Palestine backs India's UN Security Council non-permanent seat bid, as India finalizes aid for West Bank hospital and Gaza amputees amidst high-level visit.

20 Aug, 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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

BRICS Is Working For A Future That Puts The Planet First, Pg13

India-led BRICS meeting champions people-centric environmental action, focusing on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, circular economy, and climate adaptation for a greener future.

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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

20 Aug, 2026

BRICS Is Working For A Future That Puts The Planet First, Pg13

India-led BRICS meeting champions people-centric environmental action, focusing on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, circular economy, and climate adaptation for a greener future.

20 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

From scientific research to geopolitics: Why India needs a clear 'Arctic narrative', Pg11

Parliamentary report reveals India's inadequate Arctic engagement, funding, and fragmented policy despite critical climate and geopolitical stakes in the region.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

20 Aug, 2026

From scientific research to geopolitics: Why India needs a clear 'Arctic narrative', Pg11

Parliamentary report reveals India's inadequate Arctic engagement, funding, and fragmented policy despite critical climate and geopolitical stakes in the region.

20 Aug, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

J&K important part of India, will relook at travel warnings: US envoy in Srinagar, Pg1

US Ambassador Sergio Gor affirms J&K as integral to India, signaling a review of travel warnings for American citizens after his maiden visit to Srinagar.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

20 Aug, 2026

J&K important part of India, will relook at travel warnings: US envoy in Srinagar, Pg1

US Ambassador Sergio Gor affirms J&K as integral to India, signaling a review of travel warnings for American citizens after his maiden visit to Srinagar.

20 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 warns Gulf countries against helping U.S. after UAE cuts trade ties, Pg14

Iran warns Gulf nations against aiding US military operations after UAE severs economic ties, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

20 Aug, 2026

Iran warns Gulf countries against helping U.S. after UAE cuts trade ties, Pg14

Iran warns Gulf nations against aiding US military operations after UAE severs economic ties, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

20 Aug, 2026

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

Erratic Trump left with few exits in Iran war, Pg7

Trump's erratic stance leaves US with no clear exit strategy in costly Iran conflict, facing high military and economic burdens.

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

20 Aug, 2026

Erratic Trump left with few exits in Iran war, Pg7

Trump's erratic stance leaves US with no clear exit strategy in costly Iran conflict, facing high military and economic burdens.

20 Aug, 2026

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 Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

A Palestinian State Is The Foundation For Regional Peace, Pg6

Article argues a sovereign Palestinian state is the sole solution for West Asia's volatile conflicts, emphasizing external mediation and historical context for lasting regional peace.

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 Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

20 Aug, 2026

A Palestinian State Is The Foundation For Regional Peace, Pg6

Article argues a sovereign Palestinian state is the sole solution for West Asia's volatile conflicts, emphasizing external mediation and historical context for lasting regional peace.

20 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

How India's new nuclear rules could favour old nuclear energy partner Russia, Pg4

India's new nuclear rules, mandating foreign tech certification and operational status, could significantly favor Russia's advanced SMRs and conventional reactors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

19 Aug, 2026

How India's new nuclear rules could favour old nuclear energy partner Russia, Pg4

India's new nuclear rules, mandating foreign tech certification and operational status, could significantly favor Russia's advanced SMRs and conventional reactors.

19 Aug, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

No Iran talks planned, says Trump; Tehran fired missiles at us: UAE, Pg2

Trump denies Iran talks amidst escalating Gulf tensions; UAE reports missile attacks, Strait of Hormuz remains contested, impacting global oil prices.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Aug, 2026

No Iran talks planned, says Trump; Tehran fired missiles at us: UAE, Pg2

Trump denies Iran talks amidst escalating Gulf tensions; UAE reports missile attacks, Strait of Hormuz remains contested, impacting global oil prices.

19 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 Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

A Changing Asia Demands More From Delhi And Tokyo, Together, Pg15

India and Japan urged to deepen defense cooperation amidst China's rise and US policy shifts, as Tokyo adopts vigorous security posture in Indo-Pacific.

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 Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

19 Aug, 2026

A Changing Asia Demands More From Delhi And Tokyo, Together, Pg15

India and Japan urged to deepen defense cooperation amidst China's rise and US policy shifts, as Tokyo adopts vigorous security posture in Indo-Pacific.

19 Aug, 2026

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

BRICS calls EU’s carbon tax ‘punitive, unilateral’, Pg12

BRICS nations strongly oppose EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as punitive, demanding increased adaptation finance for developing countries.

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

19 Aug, 2026

BRICS calls EU’s carbon tax ‘punitive, unilateral’, Pg12

BRICS nations strongly oppose EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as punitive, demanding increased adaptation finance for developing countries.

19 Aug, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Time To Push Back, Pg6

US report accuses India of enabling Chinese tariff evasion, threatening punitive action and challenging India's 'Make in India' initiative amidst past concessions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

19 Aug, 2026

Time To Push Back, Pg6

US report accuses India of enabling Chinese tariff evasion, threatening punitive action and challenging India's 'Make in India' initiative amidst past concessions.

19 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 Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Signed, Sealed and Exporting

India's expanding Free Trade Agreement network boosts exports, with significant growth in FTA markets like UAE and Australia, supported by government initiatives.

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 Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

19 Aug, 2026

Signed, Sealed and Exporting

India's expanding Free Trade Agreement network boosts exports, with significant growth in FTA markets like UAE and Australia, supported by government initiatives.

19 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

BRICS Environment Ministers unveil four knowledge compendiums on sustainable lifestyles, wildfire management, greening approaches, and circular economy practices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

19 Aug, 2026

12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

BRICS Environment Ministers unveil four knowledge compendiums on sustainable lifestyles, wildfire management, greening approaches, and circular economy practices.

19 Aug, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests IT and Computers

China's grand plan: To shape what AI learns and remembers, Pg14

China unveils ambitious plan to become a global data powerhouse, shaping AI's learning to counter Western influence and gain strategic technological advantage.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests IT and Computers

18 Aug, 2026

China's grand plan: To shape what AI learns and remembers, Pg14

China unveils ambitious plan to become a global data powerhouse, shaping AI's learning to counter Western influence and gain strategic technological advantage.

18 Aug, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why India is finding it difficult to buy critical mineral assets abroad, expand footprint, Pg13

India's KABIL struggles to secure critical mineral assets abroad, facing high valuations, volatile prices, and financial constraints, impacting strategic resource security.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Aug, 2026

Why India is finding it difficult to buy critical mineral assets abroad, expand footprint, Pg13

India's KABIL struggles to secure critical mineral assets abroad, facing high valuations, volatile prices, and financial constraints, impacting strategic resource security.

18 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.

60 days on, a disturbing US-Iran stalemate, Pg10

US-Iran 60-day peace window expires, escalating economic warfare and regional conflict, threatening global stability and India's energy interests.

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.

18 Aug, 2026

60 days on, a disturbing US-Iran stalemate, Pg10

US-Iran 60-day peace window expires, escalating economic warfare and regional conflict, threatening global stability and India's energy interests.

18 Aug, 2026

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

After January launch vehicle debacle, GISAT-1A take-off in September to end ISRO's seven-month operational hiatus, Pg6

ISRO ends seven-month launch hiatus with GISAT-1A, while strategically joining NASA's Moon Base program and Artemis Accords for advanced space exploration.

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

18 Aug, 2026

After January launch vehicle debacle, GISAT-1A take-off in September to end ISRO's seven-month operational hiatus, Pg6

ISRO ends seven-month launch hiatus with GISAT-1A, while strategically joining NASA's Moon Base program and Artemis Accords for advanced space exploration.

18 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1

Security agencies dismantled the Pakistan-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, detaining 253 and arresting over 200 operatives across 14 states in a major counter-terror operation.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

18 Aug, 2026

Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1

Security agencies dismantled the Pakistan-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, detaining 253 and arresting over 200 operatives across 14 states in a major counter-terror operation.

18 Aug, 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 Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Decoding India’s growth in merchandise exports, Pg7

India's merchandise exports surge 20% to $44.2 billion in July 2026, driven by petroleum and electronics, despite widening trade deficit and West Asia conflict.

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 Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

18 Aug, 2026

Decoding India’s growth in merchandise exports, Pg7

India's merchandise exports surge 20% to $44.2 billion in July 2026, driven by petroleum and electronics, despite widening trade deficit and West Asia conflict.

18 Aug, 2026

International Relations

Palestine backs India's bid for non-permanent Security Council seat, Pg7

Palestine backs India's bid for non-permanent Security Council seat, Pg7

BRICS Is Working For A Future That Puts The Planet First, Pg13

BRICS Is Working For A Future That Puts The Planet First, Pg13

From scientific research to geopolitics: Why India needs a clear 'Arctic narrative', Pg11

From scientific research to geopolitics: Why India needs a clear 'Arctic narrative', Pg11

J&K important part of India, will relook at travel warnings: US envoy in Srinagar, Pg1

J&K important part of India, will relook at travel warnings: US envoy in Srinagar, Pg1

Iran warns Gulf countries against helping U.S. after UAE cuts trade ties, Pg14

Iran warns Gulf countries against helping U.S. after UAE cuts trade ties, Pg14

Erratic Trump left with few exits in Iran war, Pg7

Erratic Trump left with few exits in Iran war, Pg7

A Palestinian State Is The Foundation For Regional Peace, Pg6

A Palestinian State Is The Foundation For Regional Peace, Pg6

How India's new nuclear rules could favour old nuclear energy partner Russia, Pg4

How India's new nuclear rules could favour old nuclear energy partner Russia, Pg4

No Iran talks planned, says Trump; Tehran fired missiles at us: UAE, Pg2

No Iran talks planned, says Trump; Tehran fired missiles at us: UAE, Pg2

A Changing Asia Demands More From Delhi And Tokyo, Together, Pg15

A Changing Asia Demands More From Delhi And Tokyo, Together, Pg15

BRICS calls EU’s carbon tax ‘punitive, unilateral’, Pg12

BRICS calls EU’s carbon tax ‘punitive, unilateral’, Pg12

Time To Push Back, Pg6

Time To Push Back, Pg6

Signed, Sealed and Exporting

Signed, Sealed and Exporting

12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

China's grand plan: To shape what AI learns and remembers, Pg14

China's grand plan: To shape what AI learns and remembers, Pg14

Why India is finding it difficult to buy critical mineral assets abroad, expand footprint, Pg13

Why India is finding it difficult to buy critical mineral assets abroad, expand footprint, Pg13

60 days on, a disturbing US-Iran stalemate, Pg10

60 days on, a disturbing US-Iran stalemate, Pg10

After January launch vehicle debacle, GISAT-1A take-off in September to end ISRO's seven-month operational hiatus, Pg6

After January launch vehicle debacle, GISAT-1A take-off in September to end ISRO's seven-month operational hiatus, Pg6

Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1

Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1

Decoding India’s growth in merchandise exports, Pg7

Decoding India’s growth in merchandise exports, Pg7

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