International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

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

A new phase in the India-Vietnam strategic partnership, Pg6

India and Vietnam elevate ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid Indo-Pacific's geopolitical shifts, focusing on defence, technology and economic security.

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

12 May, 2026

A new phase in the India-Vietnam strategic partnership, Pg6

India and Vietnam elevate ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid Indo-Pacific's geopolitical shifts, focusing on defence, technology and economic security.

12 May, 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

Second day, PM makes austerity push, invokes Covid-era habits, Pg1

PM urges austerity amidst West Asia conflict, promoting 'Covid-era' habits, local products, and reduced gold/fuel consumption to safeguard forex reserves.

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

12 May, 2026

Second day, PM makes austerity push, invokes Covid-era habits, Pg1

PM urges austerity amidst West Asia conflict, promoting 'Covid-era' habits, local products, and reduced gold/fuel consumption to safeguard forex reserves.

12 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

‘Maritime security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region’, Pg14

India to prioritize maritime security amidst West Asia tensions during its IORA chairmanship, focusing on economic and safety concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

11 May, 2026

‘Maritime security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region’, Pg14

India to prioritize maritime security amidst West Asia tensions during its IORA chairmanship, focusing on economic and safety concerns.

11 May, 2026

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

India-Trinidad pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: Jaishankar, Pg13

India-Trinidad archival pact empowers diaspora to trace roots; Jaishankar highlights Girmitya legacy, OCI card expansion.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

11 May, 2026

India-Trinidad pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: Jaishankar, Pg13

India-Trinidad archival pact empowers diaspora to trace roots; Jaishankar highlights Girmitya legacy, OCI card expansion.

11 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

India and South Korea launch KIND-X defence innovation platform to boost collaboration in R&D, co-production, and technology transfer.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

11 May, 2026

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

India and South Korea launch KIND-X defence innovation platform to boost collaboration in R&D, co-production, and technology transfer.

11 May, 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

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

US court ruling against Trump-era tariffs may trigger new trade actions impacting India-US trade deal before July.

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

9 May, 2026

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

US court ruling against Trump-era tariffs may trigger new trade actions impacting India-US trade deal before July.

9 May, 2026

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

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

India's bullet train project progresses with Japanese collaboration, indigenous manufacturing, and advanced engineering, targeting 2029 completion for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

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

9 May, 2026

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

India's bullet train project progresses with Japanese collaboration, indigenous manufacturing, and advanced engineering, targeting 2029 completion for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

9 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

Article analyzes how counterproliferation policies, marked by force and distrust, have ironically fueled nuclear ambitions instead of curbing them.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

9 May, 2026

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

Article analyzes how counterproliferation policies, marked by force and distrust, have ironically fueled nuclear ambitions instead of curbing them.

9 May, 2026

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

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

U.S. court invalidates Trump's 10% tariff on global imports, citing unauthorized use of trade law, but appeal looms.

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

9 May, 2026

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

U.S. court invalidates Trump's 10% tariff on global imports, citing unauthorized use of trade law, but appeal looms.

9 May, 2026

Population and Associated Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Delhi urges Dhaka to expedite verification of 2,800 illegal immigrants, Pg16

India urges Bangladesh to accelerate verification of 2,862 illegal immigrants for smooth repatriation amid concerns of potential push-ins.

Population and Associated Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

8 May, 2026

Delhi urges Dhaka to expedite verification of 2,800 illegal immigrants, Pg16

India urges Bangladesh to accelerate verification of 2,862 illegal immigrants for smooth repatriation amid concerns of potential push-ins.

8 May, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Santa Marta Conference highlights Global South's role in equitable green transition amid geopolitical tensions and ecological exploitation concerns.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 May, 2026

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Santa Marta Conference highlights Global South's role in equitable green transition amid geopolitical tensions and ecological exploitation concerns.

8 May, 2026

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

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed, Pg10

India-Vietnam ties elevated to 'enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership,' focusing on defence, digital payments, and rare earth minerals cooperation.

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

7 May, 2026

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed, Pg10

India-Vietnam ties elevated to 'enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership,' focusing on defence, digital payments, and rare earth minerals cooperation.

7 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India's inaugural Big Cat Summit in June to adopt 'Delhi Declaration' for global big cat conservation with 95 nations participating.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 May, 2026

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India's inaugural Big Cat Summit in June to adopt 'Delhi Declaration' for global big cat conservation with 95 nations participating.

7 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Consider Teesta water deal under ‘current circumstances’: Bangladesh, Pg16

Bangladesh urges reconsideration of Teesta water deal post-West Bengal election, amidst concerns over water sharing and Chinese involvement.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure India and its Neighbourhood Relations

6 May, 2026

Consider Teesta water deal under ‘current circumstances’: Bangladesh, Pg16

Bangladesh urges reconsideration of Teesta water deal post-West Bengal election, amidst concerns over water sharing and Chinese involvement.

6 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India’s energy security amid conflicts, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions expose India's energy vulnerabilities; diversification, strategic reserves, and critical mineral security are crucial for resilience.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 May, 2026

India’s energy security amid conflicts, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions expose India's energy vulnerabilities; diversification, strategic reserves, and critical mineral security are crucial for resilience.

6 May, 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

Weakening rupee points to challenges ahead, Pg12

Rupee weakens to 95.36 against dollar amid West Asia conflict and high crude prices, posing economic challenges.

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

6 May, 2026

Weakening rupee points to challenges ahead, Pg12

Rupee weakens to 95.36 against dollar amid West Asia conflict and high crude prices, posing economic challenges.

6 May, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

Nations push for 'Ecocide' recognition under Rome Statute amid concerns over environmental toll of wars and jurisdictional challenges.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 May, 2026

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

Nations push for 'Ecocide' recognition under Rome Statute amid concerns over environmental toll of wars and jurisdictional challenges.

6 May, 2026

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

'Central bank explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides', Pg25

RBI considers NRI dollar deposit scheme and tax breaks on government bonds to stabilize rupee amid Iran war impact.

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 May, 2026

'Central bank explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides', Pg25

RBI considers NRI dollar deposit scheme and tax breaks on government bonds to stabilize rupee amid Iran war impact.

5 May, 2026

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

India may expand LNG storage to manage future supply crises, Pg25

India considers LNG storage expansion after Strait of Hormuz disruption exposes supply vulnerability, impacting gas distribution and energy security.

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

5 May, 2026

India may expand LNG storage to manage future supply crises, Pg25

India considers LNG storage expansion after Strait of Hormuz disruption exposes supply vulnerability, impacting gas distribution and energy security.

5 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Rationalising Iran’s nuclear capability, Pg8

Analysis: Iran's nuclear program navigates NPT restrictions, breakout potential, and religious considerations amid international scrutiny and regional tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

4 May, 2026

Rationalising Iran’s nuclear capability, Pg8

Analysis: Iran's nuclear program navigates NPT restrictions, breakout potential, and religious considerations amid international scrutiny and regional tensions.

4 May, 2026

International Relations

A new phase in the India-Vietnam strategic partnership, Pg6

A new phase in the India-Vietnam strategic partnership, Pg6

Second day, PM makes austerity push, invokes Covid-era habits, Pg1

Second day, PM makes austerity push, invokes Covid-era habits, Pg1

‘Maritime security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region’, Pg14

‘Maritime security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region’, Pg14

India-Trinidad pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: Jaishankar, Pg13

India-Trinidad pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: Jaishankar, Pg13

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

Delhi urges Dhaka to expedite verification of 2,800 illegal immigrants, Pg16

Delhi urges Dhaka to expedite verification of 2,800 illegal immigrants, Pg16

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed, Pg10

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed, Pg10

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

Consider Teesta water deal under ‘current circumstances’: Bangladesh, Pg16

Consider Teesta water deal under ‘current circumstances’: Bangladesh, Pg16

India’s energy security amid conflicts, Pg10

India’s energy security amid conflicts, Pg10

Weakening rupee points to challenges ahead, Pg12

Weakening rupee points to challenges ahead, Pg12

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

'Central bank explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides', Pg25

'Central bank explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides', Pg25

India may expand LNG storage to manage future supply crises, Pg25

India may expand LNG storage to manage future supply crises, Pg25

Rationalising Iran’s nuclear capability, Pg8

Rationalising Iran’s nuclear capability, Pg8

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