International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna 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

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna 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

31 Jul, 2026

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.

31 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

ISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation, Pg8

ISRO and JAXA scientists review Chandrayaan-5, a joint lunar polar exploration mission with NASA and ESA, targeting a 2028 launch to study lunar water.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

31 Jul, 2026

ISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation, Pg8

ISRO and JAXA scientists review Chandrayaan-5, a joint lunar polar exploration mission with NASA and ESA, targeting a 2028 launch to study lunar water.

31 Jul, 2026

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

Attacks on Indian Seafarers in Black Sea Unacceptable: Jaishankar to Ukraine's Sybiha, Pg8

EAM Jaishankar condemns Black Sea attacks on Indian seafarers to Ukrainian FM Sybiha, emphasizing India's strong stance against targeting commercial shipping amidst conflict.

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

31 Jul, 2026

Attacks on Indian Seafarers in Black Sea Unacceptable: Jaishankar to Ukraine's Sybiha, Pg8

EAM Jaishankar condemns Black Sea attacks on Indian seafarers to Ukrainian FM Sybiha, emphasizing India's strong stance against targeting commercial shipping amidst conflict.

31 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

Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16

Russian ballistic missile barrage kills 10 in Ukraine; NATO scrambles jets as missile lands in Poland, deepening war spillover fears.

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

31 Jul, 2026

Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16

Russian ballistic missile barrage kills 10 in Ukraine; NATO scrambles jets as missile lands in Poland, deepening war spillover fears.

31 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.

Saudi unveils plan for maritime defence coalition, Pg16

Saudi Arabia unveils multinational maritime defence coalition to secure Red Sea shipping routes from Houthi attacks, involving 43 nations.

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.

31 Jul, 2026

Saudi unveils plan for maritime defence coalition, Pg16

Saudi Arabia unveils multinational maritime defence coalition to secure Red Sea shipping routes from Houthi attacks, involving 43 nations.

31 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.

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence, Pg16

Amidst escalating conflict, Gulf states seek China's economic influence over Iran to protect vital energy routes, challenging Beijing's diplomatic role.

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.

31 Jul, 2026

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence, Pg16

Amidst escalating conflict, Gulf states seek China's economic influence over Iran to protect vital energy routes, challenging Beijing's diplomatic role.

31 Jul, 2026

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

How US-Iran conflict is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies, Pg14

Escalating US-Iran conflict compels Gulf states to re-evaluate security strategies, leading to new defense cooperation agreements and heightened regional tensions.

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

31 Jul, 2026

How US-Iran conflict is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies, Pg14

Escalating US-Iran conflict compels Gulf states to re-evaluate security strategies, leading to new defense cooperation agreements and heightened regional tensions.

31 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

EU FTA Has Enough Safeguards To Cushion CBAM Impact, Says Centre, Pg15

India-EU FTA incorporates robust safeguards to cushion Indian companies, especially SMEs, from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impact, says Centre.

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

31 Jul, 2026

EU FTA Has Enough Safeguards To Cushion CBAM Impact, Says Centre, Pg15

India-EU FTA incorporates robust safeguards to cushion Indian companies, especially SMEs, from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impact, says Centre.

31 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

A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11

US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement sparks debate over enrichment and non-proliferation, with IAEA safeguards crucial for regional stability and global security.

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

31 Jul, 2026

A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11

US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement sparks debate over enrichment and non-proliferation, with IAEA safeguards crucial for regional stability and global security.

31 Jul, 2026

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

Drone Strike Near Suez Raises More Security Threats, Pg1

Drone strike on gas vessels near Suez Canal signals escalating US-Iran conflict, threatening vital global shipping routes and regional stability.

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

31 Jul, 2026

Drone Strike Near Suez Raises More Security Threats, Pg1

Drone strike on gas vessels near Suez Canal signals escalating US-Iran conflict, threatening vital global shipping routes and regional stability.

31 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of External State and Non State Actors

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

Drone strike on gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port signals new U.S.-Iran conflict front, threatening Suez Canal navigation and global oil routes.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of External State and Non State Actors

31 Jul, 2026

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

Drone strike on gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port signals new U.S.-Iran conflict front, threatening Suez Canal navigation and global oil routes.

31 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

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20

Russian missile strikes Ukraine, killing 10; NATO scrambles jets after a missile lands in Poland, escalating regional tensions.

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

31 Jul, 2026

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20

Russian missile strikes Ukraine, killing 10; NATO scrambles jets after a missile lands in Poland, escalating regional tensions.

31 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

PM reviews impact of West Asia conflict in CCS meet, Pg14

Prime Minister Modi chairs CCS meeting, assessing West Asia conflict's impact on India's energy security, supply chains, and citizen welfare.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Jul, 2026

PM reviews impact of West Asia conflict in CCS meet, Pg14

Prime Minister Modi chairs CCS meeting, assessing West Asia conflict's impact on India's energy security, supply chains, and citizen welfare.

31 Jul, 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 Disaster and Disaster Management

The Bay of Bengal as India’s SHANTI anchor, Pg10

India introduces SHANTI framework for Bay of Bengal, emphasizing norms, trust, and integrity to bolster maritime security and regional cooperation, building on SAGAR vision.

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 Disaster and Disaster Management

31 Jul, 2026

The Bay of Bengal as India’s SHANTI anchor, Pg10

India introduces SHANTI framework for Bay of Bengal, emphasizing norms, trust, and integrity to bolster maritime security and regional cooperation, building on SAGAR vision.

31 Jul, 2026

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 Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Temporary Respite, Pg10

India's industrial production sees unexpected 23-month high growth, driven by manufacturing and exports, yet faces headwinds from monsoon deficiency and global oil volatility.

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 Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

31 Jul, 2026

Temporary Respite, Pg10

India's industrial production sees unexpected 23-month high growth, driven by manufacturing and exports, yet faces headwinds from monsoon deficiency and global oil volatility.

31 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Government Adopts Multi-Pronged Roadmap to Build a Robust Semiconductor Talent Pipeline Across Design, Manufacturing and Advanced Packaging

India launches multi-pronged roadmap under Semicon India Programme to develop robust semiconductor talent pipeline for design, manufacturing, and advanced packaging.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

31 Jul, 2026

Government Adopts Multi-Pronged Roadmap to Build a Robust Semiconductor Talent Pipeline Across Design, Manufacturing and Advanced Packaging

India launches multi-pronged roadmap under Semicon India Programme to develop robust semiconductor talent pipeline for design, manufacturing, and advanced packaging.

31 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

Ship with 13 Indians stuck in Black Sea, embassy says ‘in touch with authorities’, Pg8

Indian Embassy monitors 13 seafarers on MV AMIRI stuck in Ukraine's Black Sea amid drone attacks, coordinating safety and repatriation efforts.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

30 Jul, 2026

Ship with 13 Indians stuck in Black Sea, embassy says ‘in touch with authorities’, Pg8

Indian Embassy monitors 13 seafarers on MV AMIRI stuck in Ukraine's Black Sea amid drone attacks, coordinating safety and repatriation efforts.

30 Jul, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography 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.

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten India's crude oil imports, forcing reliance on Russian supplies and impacting global energy chokepoints.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography 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.

30 Jul, 2026

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten India's crude oil imports, forcing reliance on Russian supplies and impacting global energy chokepoints.

30 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

West Asia conflict escalates as US-Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Trump's vow to punish Tehran amidst regional instability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors

30 Jul, 2026

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

West Asia conflict escalates as US-Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Trump's vow to punish Tehran amidst regional instability.

30 Jul, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

‘Oil price surge could be a strain for financing fiscal deficit & current account’, Pg9

Finance Ministry warns rising global crude oil prices could strain India's fiscal and current account deficits, and fuel inflation, despite resilient economic fundamentals.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

30 Jul, 2026

‘Oil price surge could be a strain for financing fiscal deficit & current account’, Pg9

Finance Ministry warns rising global crude oil prices could strain India's fiscal and current account deficits, and fuel inflation, despite resilient economic fundamentals.

30 Jul, 2026

International Relations

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

ISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation, Pg8

ISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation, Pg8

Attacks on Indian Seafarers in Black Sea Unacceptable: Jaishankar to Ukraine's Sybiha, Pg8

Attacks on Indian Seafarers in Black Sea Unacceptable: Jaishankar to Ukraine's Sybiha, Pg8

Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16

Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16

Saudi unveils plan for maritime defence coalition, Pg16

Saudi unveils plan for maritime defence coalition, Pg16

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence, Pg16

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence, Pg16

How US-Iran conflict is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies, Pg14

How US-Iran conflict is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies, Pg14

EU FTA Has Enough Safeguards To Cushion CBAM Impact, Says Centre, Pg15

EU FTA Has Enough Safeguards To Cushion CBAM Impact, Says Centre, Pg15

A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11

A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11

Drone Strike Near Suez Raises More Security Threats, Pg1

Drone Strike Near Suez Raises More Security Threats, Pg1

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

Drone Strike At Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Threat Near Suez Canal, Pg20

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20

PM reviews impact of West Asia conflict in CCS meet, Pg14

PM reviews impact of West Asia conflict in CCS meet, Pg14

The Bay of Bengal as India’s SHANTI anchor, Pg10

The Bay of Bengal as India’s SHANTI anchor, Pg10

Temporary Respite, Pg10

Temporary Respite, Pg10

Government Adopts Multi-Pronged Roadmap to Build a Robust Semiconductor Talent Pipeline Across Design, Manufacturing and Advanced Packaging

Government Adopts Multi-Pronged Roadmap to Build a Robust Semiconductor Talent Pipeline Across Design, Manufacturing and Advanced Packaging

Ship with 13 Indians stuck in Black Sea, embassy says ‘in touch with authorities’, Pg8

Ship with 13 Indians stuck in Black Sea, embassy says ‘in touch with authorities’, Pg8

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

‘Oil price surge could be a strain for financing fiscal deficit & current account’, Pg9

‘Oil price surge could be a strain for financing fiscal deficit & current account’, Pg9

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