International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

IMF Report: India slips to sixth largest economy behind Japan and UK due to revised GDP estimates and rupee depreciation.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Apr, 2026

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

IMF Report: India slips to sixth largest economy behind Japan and UK due to revised GDP estimates and rupee depreciation.

18 Apr, 2026

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

Trump announces ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, Pg1

Trump brokers 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon amid US-Iran conflict, contingent on Hezbollah's disarmament and cessation of hostilities.

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

17 Apr, 2026

Trump announces ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, Pg1

Trump brokers 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon amid US-Iran conflict, contingent on Hezbollah's disarmament and cessation of hostilities.

17 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

India's NRLM model gains global traction as African nations adopt SHG framework for women's empowerment and rural development.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

17 Apr, 2026

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

India's NRLM model gains global traction as African nations adopt SHG framework for women's empowerment and rural development.

17 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

South Korean President to visit India from April 19 to 21, Pg8

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to India aims to bolster strategic partnership, focusing on trade, technology, and cultural exchange.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

17 Apr, 2026

South Korean President to visit India from April 19 to 21, Pg8

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to India aims to bolster strategic partnership, focusing on trade, technology, and cultural exchange.

17 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

WADA to collaborate with CBI as part of ‘Operation Upstream’, Pg21

WADA partners with CBI to combat doping through 'Operation Upstream', targeting suppliers amid India's criminalization efforts and NDTL improvements.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

17 Apr, 2026

WADA to collaborate with CBI as part of ‘Operation Upstream’, Pg21

WADA partners with CBI to combat doping through 'Operation Upstream', targeting suppliers amid India's criminalization efforts and NDTL improvements.

17 Apr, 2026

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

Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14

India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.

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

17 Apr, 2026

Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14

India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.

17 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Diaspora

India's migration governance has a blind spot, Pg11

India's migration governance faces challenges in providing continuous support to migrants across mobility, work, and welfare, especially during crises.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Diaspora

17 Apr, 2026

India's migration governance has a blind spot, Pg11

India's migration governance faces challenges in providing continuous support to migrants across mobility, work, and welfare, especially during crises.

17 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

India's 2025-26 trade faces disruptions due to US tariffs, West Asia conflict; electronic goods exports rise amid uncertainty.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

17 Apr, 2026

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

India's 2025-26 trade faces disruptions due to US tariffs, West Asia conflict; electronic goods exports rise amid uncertainty.

17 Apr, 2026

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

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

16 Apr, 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

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

WPI inflation surges to 3.88% in March, a 38-month high, fueled by West Asia war and rising crude petroleum prices.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

WPI inflation surges to 3.88% in March, a 38-month high, fueled by West Asia war and rising crude petroleum prices.

16 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

China surpasses US as India's top trading partner in FY26 with $151.1 billion trade, deficit widens to $112.16 billion.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Apr, 2026

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

China surpasses US as India's top trading partner in FY26 with $151.1 billion trade, deficit widens to $112.16 billion.

16 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

India's March trade deficit narrows to $21 billion amid West Asia crisis; FY26 exports rise 1% to $441 billion.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Apr, 2026

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

India's March trade deficit narrows to $21 billion amid West Asia crisis; FY26 exports rise 1% to $441 billion.

16 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

India aims for $1 trillion agriculture economy by leveraging global value chains and FTAs amidst supply chain vulnerabilities.

Inclusive Growth Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

16 Apr, 2026

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

India aims for $1 trillion agriculture economy by leveraging global value chains and FTAs amidst supply chain vulnerabilities.

16 Apr, 2026

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

West Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15

West Asia conflict may push 2.5 million Indians into poverty, impacting HDI progress, says UNDP report.

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

15 Apr, 2026

West Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15

West Asia conflict may push 2.5 million Indians into poverty, impacting HDI progress, says UNDP report.

15 Apr, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

IMF cuts global growth forecast, but raises India's by 10 bps to 6.5%, Pg15

IMF trims global growth forecast to 3.1% amid West Asia conflict; India's FY27 projection edges up to 6.5%.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Apr, 2026

IMF cuts global growth forecast, but raises India's by 10 bps to 6.5%, Pg15

IMF trims global growth forecast to 3.1% amid West Asia conflict; India's FY27 projection edges up to 6.5%.

15 Apr, 2026

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

Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3

Modi, Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz security amidst US-Iran tensions and India's diplomatic balancing act.

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

15 Apr, 2026

Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3

Modi, Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz security amidst US-Iran tensions and India's diplomatic balancing act.

15 Apr, 2026

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

U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14

U.S. imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, escalating tensions and threatening global trade routes; Iran warns of regional port disruptions.

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

14 Apr, 2026

U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14

U.S. imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, escalating tensions and threatening global trade routes; Iran warns of regional port disruptions.

14 Apr, 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 Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: Supply disruptions, export decline, rupee depreciation, and rising inflation pose significant 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 Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Apr, 2026

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: Supply disruptions, export decline, rupee depreciation, and rising inflation pose significant challenges.

14 Apr, 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 Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22

India's March inflation edges up to 3.4% amid West Asia crisis, fuel prices surge, and RBI maintains repo rate.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Apr, 2026

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22

India's March inflation edges up to 3.4% amid West Asia crisis, fuel prices surge, and RBI maintains repo rate.

14 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors

Mutually automated destruction: the escalating global AI weapons race, Pg21

Global AI arms race intensifies as US, China, and Russia develop autonomous weapons, raising concerns about future warfare unpredictability.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Role of External State and Non State Actors

14 Apr, 2026

Mutually automated destruction: the escalating global AI weapons race, Pg21

Global AI arms race intensifies as US, China, and Russia develop autonomous weapons, raising concerns about future warfare unpredictability.

14 Apr, 2026

International Relations

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

Trump announces ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, Pg1

Trump announces ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, Pg1

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

South Korean President to visit India from April 19 to 21, Pg8

South Korean President to visit India from April 19 to 21, Pg8

WADA to collaborate with CBI as part of ‘Operation Upstream’, Pg21

WADA to collaborate with CBI as part of ‘Operation Upstream’, Pg21

Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14

Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14

India's migration governance has a blind spot, Pg11

India's migration governance has a blind spot, Pg11

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

West Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15

West Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15

IMF cuts global growth forecast, but raises India's by 10 bps to 6.5%, Pg15

IMF cuts global growth forecast, but raises India's by 10 bps to 6.5%, Pg15

Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3

Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3

U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14

U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22

Mutually automated destruction: the escalating global AI weapons race, Pg21

Mutually automated destruction: the escalating global AI weapons race, Pg21

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