International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

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 Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why India took 16 years to acquire fire-and-forget Javelin missiles, Pg9

India finalizes Javelin anti-tank missile deal with US after 16-year procurement saga, highlighting complex defence acquisition challenges and strategic 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 Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

31 Aug, 2026

Why India took 16 years to acquire fire-and-forget Javelin missiles, Pg9

India finalizes Javelin anti-tank missile deal with US after 16-year procurement saga, highlighting complex defence acquisition challenges and strategic shifts.

31 Aug, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones 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

Worries behind India’s robust GDP, inflation data, Pg9

India's economy shows surprising resilience with robust GDP growth and contained inflation despite global disruptions, though underlying risks persist.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones 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

31 Aug, 2026

Worries behind India’s robust GDP, inflation data, Pg9

India's economy shows surprising resilience with robust GDP growth and contained inflation despite global disruptions, though underlying risks persist.

31 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 Investment Models

New investment treaties may include qualified most-favoured nation rule, Pg13

India's proposed BIT revamp includes qualified MFN rule, shorter ISDS window, and expanded investment definition to attract foreign capital.

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 Investment Models

31 Aug, 2026

New investment treaties may include qualified most-favoured nation rule, Pg13

India's proposed BIT revamp includes qualified MFN rule, shorter ISDS window, and expanded investment definition to attract foreign capital.

31 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

GDP surprise expected after best Q1 in over 10 years for loan growth, Pg13

India's Q1 GDP poised for 8% surprise, driven by decadal-high 18.3% loan growth across industry and services, weathering global shocks.

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 Aug, 2026

GDP surprise expected after best Q1 in over 10 years for loan growth, Pg13

India's Q1 GDP poised for 8% surprise, driven by decadal-high 18.3% loan growth across industry and services, weathering global shocks.

31 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Unlocking soft power with Saptadhara, Pg10

Prime Minister Modi's Saptadhara vision aims to leverage India's rich soft power and cultural assets for global influence, economic growth, and 1 crore new jobs.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

31 Aug, 2026

Unlocking soft power with Saptadhara, Pg10

Prime Minister Modi's Saptadhara vision aims to leverage India's rich soft power and cultural assets for global influence, economic growth, and 1 crore new jobs.

31 Aug, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Vulnerable Sections India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Country has removed legal obstacle to voluntary return of refugees who fled civil war without valid passports or through unauthorised departure points, Pg1

Sri Lanka removes legal hurdles for civil war refugees' voluntary return, impacting 90,000 in India, raising concerns about resettlement challenges.

Population and Associated Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Vulnerable Sections India and its Neighbourhood Relations

31 Aug, 2026

Country has removed legal obstacle to voluntary return of refugees who fled civil war without valid passports or through unauthorised departure points, Pg1

Sri Lanka removes legal hurdles for civil war refugees' voluntary return, impacting 90,000 in India, raising concerns about resettlement challenges.

31 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

As Glaciers Melt, Prepare For Himalayan Challenge, Pg10

Rapidly melting Himalayan glaciers trigger devastating flash floods and GLOFs, demanding urgent cross-border monitoring, robust infrastructure planning, and advanced early warning systems.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

31 Aug, 2026

As Glaciers Melt, Prepare For Himalayan Challenge, Pg10

Rapidly melting Himalayan glaciers trigger devastating flash floods and GLOFs, demanding urgent cross-border monitoring, robust infrastructure planning, and advanced early warning systems.

31 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 Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Modi At SCO Today, Will Hold Talks With Putin, May Meet Xi, Pg1

PM Modi attends SCO summit, meets Putin, potentially Xi, discussing geopolitics. India-Uzbekistan elevate ties, target $5 billion trade, and uranium supply.

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 Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

31 Aug, 2026

Modi At SCO Today, Will Hold Talks With Putin, May Meet Xi, Pg1

PM Modi attends SCO summit, meets Putin, potentially Xi, discussing geopolitics. India-Uzbekistan elevate ties, target $5 billion trade, and uranium supply.

31 Aug, 2026

Architecture Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties, agree on uranium deal, Pg1

India and Uzbekistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, targeting $5 billion trade by 2030, with key agreements on uranium supply and UPI integration.

Architecture Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Aug, 2026

India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties, agree on uranium deal, Pg1

India and Uzbekistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, targeting $5 billion trade by 2030, with key agreements on uranium supply and UPI integration.

31 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

China, Bangladesh to Start 2+2 Dialogue Soon: Kobir, Pg14

Bangladesh and China to commence 2+2 dialogue soon, discussing Teesta River project, economic corridor, and Mongla Port modernization.

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

31 Aug, 2026

China, Bangladesh to Start 2+2 Dialogue Soon: Kobir, Pg14

Bangladesh and China to commence 2+2 dialogue soon, discussing Teesta River project, economic corridor, and Mongla Port modernization.

31 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora Disaster and Disaster Management

Nepal Floods: 788 Dead, Over 2,500 Still Missing; Efforts Under Way To Rescue Those Trapped In Tunnels, Pg1

Nepal floods claim 788 lives, leave 2,502 missing after glacial collapse; international teams aid rescue and DNA identification efforts.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora Disaster and Disaster Management

31 Aug, 2026

Nepal Floods: 788 Dead, Over 2,500 Still Missing; Efforts Under Way To Rescue Those Trapped In Tunnels, Pg1

Nepal floods claim 788 lives, leave 2,502 missing after glacial collapse; international teams aid rescue and DNA identification efforts.

31 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

Turkiye, Saudi, Pak. Ministers to hold first defence pact meeting, Pg14

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan convene first ministerial meeting for their new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual defence amid escalating regional conflicts.

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

31 Aug, 2026

Turkiye, Saudi, Pak. Ministers to hold first defence pact meeting, Pg14

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan convene first ministerial meeting for their new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual defence amid escalating regional conflicts.

31 Aug, 2026

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

Govt. Plans To Wrap Up Trade Agreement With Chile This Year, Pg10

India commits to finalizing a balanced Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Chile this year, aiming to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

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

31 Aug, 2026

Govt. Plans To Wrap Up Trade Agreement With Chile This Year, Pg10

India commits to finalizing a balanced Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Chile this year, aiming to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

31 Aug, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

PM pays tribute at Shastri Memorial, plants tree with Uzbekistan President, Pg10

PM Modi honors Lal Bahadur Shastri in Uzbekistan, elevates strategic partnership, and sets $5 billion trade target by 2030.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

31 Aug, 2026

PM pays tribute at Shastri Memorial, plants tree with Uzbekistan President, Pg10

PM Modi honors Lal Bahadur Shastri in Uzbekistan, elevates strategic partnership, and sets $5 billion trade target by 2030.

31 Aug, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

State Of Exception, Pg6

UN CERD expresses grave concern over India's human rights record, citing violence against minorities, caste discrimination, and misuse of laws.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

31 Aug, 2026

State Of Exception, Pg6

UN CERD expresses grave concern over India's human rights record, citing violence against minorities, caste discrimination, and misuse of laws.

31 Aug, 2026

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

List of Outcomes: Prime Minister’s State Visit to Uzbekistan

Prime Minister's state visit elevates India-Uzbekistan ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, fostering cooperation across culture, economy, environment, and education.

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Aug, 2026

List of Outcomes: Prime Minister’s State Visit to Uzbekistan

Prime Minister's state visit elevates India-Uzbekistan ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, fostering cooperation across culture, economy, environment, and education.

31 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Hydropower capacity hit, Nepal seeks advance power imports from India, Pg9

Flash floods devastate Nepal's hydropower, prompting an urgent request for advance electricity imports from India under existing frameworks.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

30 Aug, 2026

Hydropower capacity hit, Nepal seeks advance power imports from India, Pg9

Flash floods devastate Nepal's hydropower, prompting an urgent request for advance electricity imports from India under existing frameworks.

30 Aug, 2026

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

War weighs on Iran economy as US intensifies sanctions, Pg12

US sanctions intensify, causing Iran's economy to shrink by a third with 66% inflation, as leaders vow resilience amidst economic hardship.

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

30 Aug, 2026

War weighs on Iran economy as US intensifies sanctions, Pg12

US sanctions intensify, causing Iran's economy to shrink by a third with 66% inflation, as leaders vow resilience amidst economic hardship.

30 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

US curbs on China cotton drive Indian yarn prices, Pg11

US restrictions on China's Uyghur cotton have surged Indian yarn prices by 60%, compelling apparel exporters to urge government regulation on exports to stabilize domestic supply.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

30 Aug, 2026

US curbs on China cotton drive Indian yarn prices, Pg11

US restrictions on China's Uyghur cotton have surged Indian yarn prices by 60%, compelling apparel exporters to urge government regulation on exports to stabilize domestic supply.

30 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Modi Flags 'Shared Vision' In Tashkent: Trade And Culture To Energy, Defence, Pg1

PM Modi visits Uzbekistan, deepening strategic partnership across trade, energy, defence, and culture, ahead of SCO Summit.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

30 Aug, 2026

Modi Flags 'Shared Vision' In Tashkent: Trade And Culture To Energy, Defence, Pg1

PM Modi visits Uzbekistan, deepening strategic partnership across trade, energy, defence, and culture, ahead of SCO Summit.

30 Aug, 2026

International Relations

Why India took 16 years to acquire fire-and-forget Javelin missiles, Pg9

Why India took 16 years to acquire fire-and-forget Javelin missiles, Pg9

Worries behind India’s robust GDP, inflation data, Pg9

Worries behind India’s robust GDP, inflation data, Pg9

New investment treaties may include qualified most-favoured nation rule, Pg13

New investment treaties may include qualified most-favoured nation rule, Pg13

GDP surprise expected after best Q1 in over 10 years for loan growth, Pg13

GDP surprise expected after best Q1 in over 10 years for loan growth, Pg13

Unlocking soft power with Saptadhara, Pg10

Unlocking soft power with Saptadhara, Pg10

Country has removed legal obstacle to voluntary return of refugees who fled civil war without valid passports or through unauthorised departure points, Pg1

Country has removed legal obstacle to voluntary return of refugees who fled civil war without valid passports or through unauthorised departure points, Pg1

As Glaciers Melt, Prepare For Himalayan Challenge, Pg10

As Glaciers Melt, Prepare For Himalayan Challenge, Pg10

Modi At SCO Today, Will Hold Talks With Putin, May Meet Xi, Pg1

Modi At SCO Today, Will Hold Talks With Putin, May Meet Xi, Pg1

India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties, agree on uranium deal, Pg1

India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties, agree on uranium deal, Pg1

China, Bangladesh to Start 2+2 Dialogue Soon: Kobir, Pg14

China, Bangladesh to Start 2+2 Dialogue Soon: Kobir, Pg14

Nepal Floods: 788 Dead, Over 2,500 Still Missing; Efforts Under Way To Rescue Those Trapped In Tunnels, Pg1

Nepal Floods: 788 Dead, Over 2,500 Still Missing; Efforts Under Way To Rescue Those Trapped In Tunnels, Pg1

Turkiye, Saudi, Pak. Ministers to hold first defence pact meeting, Pg14

Turkiye, Saudi, Pak. Ministers to hold first defence pact meeting, Pg14

Govt. Plans To Wrap Up Trade Agreement With Chile This Year, Pg10

Govt. Plans To Wrap Up Trade Agreement With Chile This Year, Pg10

PM pays tribute at Shastri Memorial, plants tree with Uzbekistan President, Pg10

PM pays tribute at Shastri Memorial, plants tree with Uzbekistan President, Pg10

State Of Exception, Pg6

State Of Exception, Pg6

List of Outcomes: Prime Minister’s State Visit to Uzbekistan

List of Outcomes: Prime Minister’s State Visit to Uzbekistan

Hydropower capacity hit, Nepal seeks advance power imports from India, Pg9

Hydropower capacity hit, Nepal seeks advance power imports from India, Pg9

War weighs on Iran economy as US intensifies sanctions, Pg12

War weighs on Iran economy as US intensifies sanctions, Pg12

US curbs on China cotton drive Indian yarn prices, Pg11

US curbs on China cotton drive Indian yarn prices, Pg11

Modi Flags 'Shared Vision' In Tashkent: Trade And Culture To Energy, Defence, Pg1

Modi Flags 'Shared Vision' In Tashkent: Trade And Culture To Energy, Defence, Pg1

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