International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

India explores trading with West Asia using local currencies to counter rising oil prices and rupee depreciation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Mar, 2026

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

India explores trading with West Asia using local currencies to counter rising oil prices and rupee depreciation.

27 Mar, 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.

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global energy supply, prompting India to collaborate with Iran and US for resolution.

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.

27 Mar, 2026

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global energy supply, prompting India to collaborate with Iran and US for resolution.

27 Mar, 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

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

RBI faces tough choice between depleting forex reserves and allowing rupee depreciation amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and foreign investor outflows.

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

27 Mar, 2026

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

RBI faces tough choice between depleting forex reserves and allowing rupee depreciation amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and foreign investor outflows.

27 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Mar, 2026

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.

27 Mar, 2026

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

OECD projects India's GDP to grow 6.1% in next fiscal, Pg15

OECD forecasts India's GDP growth at 7.6% for FY26 and 6.1% for FY27 amid global economic resilience concerns.

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

27 Mar, 2026

OECD projects India's GDP to grow 6.1% in next fiscal, Pg15

OECD forecasts India's GDP growth at 7.6% for FY26 and 6.1% for FY27 amid global economic resilience concerns.

27 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Automatic & binding dispute settlement system must be restored, Pg15

India urges WTO members to restore automatic dispute settlement system, addressing concerns over effective redressal mechanisms for trade disputes.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

27 Mar, 2026

Automatic & binding dispute settlement system must be restored, Pg15

India urges WTO members to restore automatic dispute settlement system, addressing concerns over effective redressal mechanisms for trade disputes.

27 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

WTO MC14: Why it could be a 'turning point' for trade & what's at stake for India, Pg15

WTO's MC14 faces crisis as US pushes reforms; India seeks policy space amid e-commerce moratorium debate.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Mar, 2026

WTO MC14: Why it could be a 'turning point' for trade & what's at stake for India, Pg15

WTO's MC14 faces crisis as US pushes reforms; India seeks policy space amid e-commerce moratorium debate.

27 Mar, 2026

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

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

India's Russian oil imports surge 82% in March amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, cushioned by US waiver, nearing historic peaks.

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

27 Mar, 2026

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

India's Russian oil imports surge 82% in March amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, cushioned by US waiver, nearing historic peaks.

27 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Mar, 2026

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

27 Mar, 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

We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France, Pg5

India and France collaborate to secure Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia tensions, addressing global energy and security concerns.

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

27 Mar, 2026

We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France, Pg5

India and France collaborate to secure Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia tensions, addressing global energy and security concerns.

27 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

West Asia crisis disrupts auto industry: Natural gas shortages halt paint shops, urea scarcity threatens commercial vehicle production, impacting exports.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Mar, 2026

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

West Asia crisis disrupts auto industry: Natural gas shortages halt paint shops, urea scarcity threatens commercial vehicle production, impacting exports.

27 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Mar, 2026

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.

26 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO's MC14 faces challenges amid US-China rivalry; India urged to champion multilateralism and revisit entrenched positions for developing world.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

26 Mar, 2026

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO's MC14 faces challenges amid US-China rivalry; India urged to champion multilateralism and revisit entrenched positions for developing world.

26 Mar, 2026

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

Cuban sorrow, Pg6

US blockade strangles Cuba's fuel supply, causing grid collapses and economic devastation, violating international law and norms.

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

26 Mar, 2026

Cuban sorrow, Pg6

US blockade strangles Cuba's fuel supply, causing grid collapses and economic devastation, violating international law and norms.

26 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Significant rise in China border patrols after Galwan clash: MHA, Pg1

India increases China border patrols significantly post-Galwan clash, with ITBP conducting 4,503 patrols in nine months.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

26 Mar, 2026

Significant rise in China border patrols after Galwan clash: MHA, Pg1

India increases China border patrols significantly post-Galwan clash, with ITBP conducting 4,503 patrols in nine months.

26 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

LPG to PNG, Pg21

Government mandates PNG switch for LPG users in connected areas to ease import burden amid West Asia crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

26 Mar, 2026

LPG to PNG, Pg21

Government mandates PNG switch for LPG users in connected areas to ease import burden amid West Asia crisis.

26 Mar, 2026

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

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

US proposes 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan for ceasefire, sanctions relief, and nuclear rollback amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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

26 Mar, 2026

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

US proposes 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan for ceasefire, sanctions relief, and nuclear rollback amid escalating Middle East tensions.

26 Mar, 2026

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

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

Trump and Modi discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz security amid rising energy concerns and global economic instability.

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

25 Mar, 2026

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

Trump and Modi discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz security amid rising energy concerns and global economic instability.

25 Mar, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

25 Mar, 2026

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.

25 Mar, 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

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

West Asia war impacts India's private sector growth; March PMI hits 3.5-year low due to weak domestic demand.

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

25 Mar, 2026

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

West Asia war impacts India's private sector growth; March PMI hits 3.5-year low due to weak domestic demand.

25 Mar, 2026

International Relations

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

OECD projects India's GDP to grow 6.1% in next fiscal, Pg15

OECD projects India's GDP to grow 6.1% in next fiscal, Pg15

Automatic & binding dispute settlement system must be restored, Pg15

Automatic & binding dispute settlement system must be restored, Pg15

WTO MC14: Why it could be a 'turning point' for trade & what's at stake for India, Pg15

WTO MC14: Why it could be a 'turning point' for trade & what's at stake for India, Pg15

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

Energy Security, Pg12

Energy Security, Pg12

We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France, Pg5

We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France, Pg5

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

Cuban sorrow, Pg6

Cuban sorrow, Pg6

Significant rise in China border patrols after Galwan clash: MHA, Pg1

Significant rise in China border patrols after Galwan clash: MHA, Pg1

LPG to PNG, Pg21

LPG to PNG, Pg21

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

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